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Over 1,000 IDF 'lone soldiers' attend personal errand day in Tel Aviv
This opportunity to handle important personal affairs for 'lone soldiers' was organized by Nefesh B'Nefesh and Friends of the IDF Lone Soldier Program.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 12:32:38 AM
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Nigerian forces retake border town of Baga from Boko Haram
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 12:43:28 AM
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Kerry warns on viability of Palestinian Authority if Israel blocks funds
"If the Palestinian Authority ceases, or were to cease security cooperation, or even decide to disband as a result of their economic predicament,then we would be faced by yet another crisis."
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 12:56:04 AM
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Zionist Union focus groups determine Livni is an asset
The Likud has begun a campaign to warn potential voters of the Center-Left that if they vote for Herzog they will be stuck with Livni.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/22/2015 1:14:58 AM
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Kerry says arming Ukrainian forces has not been ruled out
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 1:47:17 AM
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Bible Code
By R.P. Nettelhorst \
2/22/2015 3:23:36 AM
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Caracas mayor to appeal "unfounded" charges, lawyer says
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 3:41:18 AM
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State Comptroller Joseph Shapira will release a report on the housing crisis next week
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/22/2015 3:44:41 AM
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Comptroller resists pressure from Likud to release report on housing
Sources close to State Comptroller Joseph Shapira said the date for publishing the report was set before the election was advanced.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/22/2015 3:48:35 AM
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Diplomacy in high gear with Iran after new IAEA report raises concern
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet on Sunday for yet another round of intensive talks.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/22/2015 3:59:26 AM
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Standoff nearing end at south Texas prison
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 4:36:35 AM
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Classic cup final in store in Jerusalem
Hapoel J’lem and Maccabi TA to face off for title for the first time since 2008 in capital’s new arena
By ALLON SINAI \
2/22/2015 4:57:31 AM
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Mac TA, K8 and Beersheba slip up in day of upsets
For the first time in more than three years, Maccabi Tel Aviv has gone three consecutive matches without a win in the Premier League.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/22/2015 5:08:11 AM
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Israelophobia and incitement
By Richard Mather \
2/24/2015 5:56:45 PM
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Glushko knocked out in Rio quarters
The Israeli, ranked No. 149 in the world, held her serve just twice against Begu (34), winning 17 of 43 points overall on her serve.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/22/2015 5:15:25 AM
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Yemen's ousted president Hadi calls for Houthis to quit capital
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 5:44:47 AM
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Sydney siege report signals tighter immigration curbs
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 6:27:04 AM
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Weinstein to decide on criminal investigation of PM this week
Attorney-General Yehuda Weinstein will make a decision by the end of the week on whether to open a criminal investigation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of public funds.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/22/2015 7:08:09 AM
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Will Nisman row hurt Israel-Argentina relations?
The US and Israel sharply criticized Argentina at the time.
By MATI WAGNER \
2/22/2015 7:09:36 AM
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Turkish military enters Syria to evacuate soldiers from tomb
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 7:11:54 AM
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One Turkish soldier killed in operation to protect Ottoman tomb in northern Syria
Large tanks movements were also reported in bid to move remains, ensure soldiers' safety from ISIS, rebels.
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 8:10:30 AM
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China lodges official complaint against India PM's visit to disputed border territory
By REUTERS,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/22/2015 8:43:25 AM
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U.S. refinery strike spreads to one-fifth of national capacity
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 8:47:34 AM
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$100,000 Torah Challenge: Update
By Dror Ben Ami \
2/22/2015 9:33:50 AM
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'Dirty Money' polluting Iranian politics, interior minister says
“A large part of the moral corruption in this country comes from the introduction of dirty money into politics”.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 9:35:53 AM
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Radical Islam not ALLAH is the root of evil
By YJ Draiman \
2/22/2015 9:42:56 AM
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Teen 'jihadi brides' reportedly complete journey from Britain to Islamic State in Syria
“We understand that after arriving in Istanbul the girls met an Islamic State member who is charged with helping foreigners who want to join the group."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 10:28:19 AM
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Galant: Defense Minister Ya'alon is a 'strategic liability' for Israel
Koolanu no. 2 slams Ya'alon's functioning during Operatin Protective Edge, says he gained only "a tie" with a weak enemy.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 10:29:25 AM
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Into the fray: Coup d’etat?
What we are witnessing today is little less than an attempt at a bloodless coup d’ etat - conducted not by the military but the mainstream media.
By MARTIN SHERMAN \
2/22/2015 10:41:56 AM
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Swedish reporter says freed after being held by Syrian government forces
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 10:52:28 AM
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Lapid: Netanyahu actively prevented us from solving the housing crisis
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 11:16:26 AM
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Watch: Israeli passenger loses control after a chocolate dispute with steward
The video has already become a viral sensation among Facebook pages and forums frequented by flight attendants, getting tens of thousands of views.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 11:16:31 AM
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European jihadis find travel to Islamic State increasingly difficult
The Islamic State has turned its eye to Central Asia, drawing more Uzbeks and Tajiks into its ranks.
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 11:43:54 AM
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Hostage release deal between Nusra front, Lebanese government within reach says mediator
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 12:01:39 PM
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Netanyahu: 'Astonishing' that talks continue with Iran despite it hiding info from IAEA
Israel's foremost challenge, Netanyahu says, is Iran's attempts to strengthen its foothold on Israel's borders, even as it tries to arm itself with nuclear weapons.
By HERB KEINON \
2/22/2015 12:09:11 PM
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Police chief: There appears to be justification for probe of allegations against Netanyahu
By BEN HARTMAN \
2/22/2015 12:40:09 PM
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Meni Naftali seeks police protection
Threats against Naftali included a man who approached Naftali at a store in Afula and threatened him to “leave Bibi [Netanyahu] alone or else.”
By BEN HARTMAN \
2/22/2015 12:45:01 PM
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Israel signs contract to purchase additional 14 F-35 fighter jets
Each plane will cost 110 million dollar according to contract; Israel has bought 33 jets so far.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
2/22/2015 12:52:26 PM
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Turkish government strikes down parliamentary request to investigate ISIS activity in Turkey
"The Turkish government still refrains from taking a clear position on the Islamic State," says opposition official.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 1:00:31 PM
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Malaysians protest travel ban to Israel
Malaysia recently banned all travel to Israel over security concerns arising from last summer’s Gaza conflict and the threat posed by the Islamic State.
By JNS.ORG \
2/22/2015 1:08:00 PM
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Explosion at residence of Iran ambassador in Libya
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 1:32:44 PM
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Syria condemns Turkey's 'flagrant aggression' in north
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 1:51:09 PM
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NSA document leaked by Snowden highlights US, UK and Israeli intel efforts against Iran
"NSA has seen Iran further extending its influence across the Middle East over the last year," the document warns, citing in particular Iran's efforts to launch cyber attacks.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,DANIEL CLINTON \
2/22/2015 2:10:54 PM
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Jerusalem Revisited
By DOROTHEA SHEFER-VANSON \
2/22/2015 2:36:19 PM
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Two bombs explode at residence of Iranian ambassador in Libya
Islamic State takes credit for attack; Libyan Army tells Arab paper insurgents captured chemical weapons
By Ariel Ben Solomon,REUTERS \
2/22/2015 2:44:38 PM
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How to figure out the Putin world strategy
By Vladimir Minkov \
2/22/2015 2:49:17 PM
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Under-equipped German soldiers replace guns with broomsticks during NATO exercise
With Germany's military as ill-equipped as it is, the crucial policy of deterrence that NATO might exercise to prevent continuous Russian encroachment in the Ukraine may fail.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 3:08:10 PM
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Female suicide bomber kills 5, wounds dozens in northeast Nigeria
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 3:20:25 PM
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Lapid's housing program incorporates rival plans, 0 VAT
With comptroller's report on housing crisis pending, Lapid says goal is to make housing affordable for young couples.
By NIV ELIS \
2/22/2015 3:36:19 PM
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JPost News: February 22, 2015
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 3:41:08 PM
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Arab parties angry that election slip printer is in settlement
Chosen printer for election slips raises outrage with the Joint List, want printer inside Green Line.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/22/2015 3:49:34 PM
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Coptic Christians murdered by ISIS hailed as martyrs
Pope Tarwadros II, the Coptic Pope in Alexandria, announced that the names of the 21 murdered Copts will be inserted into the Coptic Synaxium.
By ARIEL COHEN \
2/22/2015 3:59:25 PM
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US homeland security chief worried about al Shabaab mall threat
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 4:11:01 PM
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Islamic State militants claim responsibility for attacks on Iranian ambassador residence, airport
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 4:25:30 PM
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Iraqi minister chides US over Mosul assault timing
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 4:31:38 PM
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Will Madonna be calling Tel Aviv home?
Report in the British Daily Mail claims the pop star is in talks to buy a luxury apartment in new project on Rothschild Boulevard.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 4:31:55 PM
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Analysis: Why Israelis like their politicians a bit corrupt
Why do corruption allegations unify Likudniks rather than repel them? And why do such charges not have enough of an impact on the general public to sway an election?
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/23/2015 6:45:52 AM
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Poll: Vast majority of Jewish Israelis think 1 in 3 Arab Israelis identify with ISIS
Poll finds that a majority of Arabs are afraid to walk around in Jewish areas, and vice versa.
By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA \
2/22/2015 4:53:40 PM
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Libyan Army official tells Arab paper that militias captured chemical weapons
Islamic State fighters said they were behind attacks on the residence of the Iranian ambassador in Tripoli and the eastern Labraq airport, a group statement on twitter said on Sunday.
By Ariel Ben Solomon,REUTERS \
2/22/2015 5:01:23 PM
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Yemen's Hadi seeks to resume duties as president
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 5:03:18 PM
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Jerusalem Municipality to build 7 public pools
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
2/22/2015 5:09:45 PM
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Obama encouraging defeat of Netanyahu
By EARL COX \
2/22/2015 5:14:59 PM
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Tel Aviv court upholds fine against trendy café that failed to prevent outdoor smoking
British parliament prohibits smoking in all vehicles with passengers who are minors.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/22/2015 5:30:51 PM
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East Jerusalem Arabs suspected in rock attack on light rail train
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
2/22/2015 5:33:22 PM
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42 billion worms airlifted from Germany to combat palm weevil crisis
Worms brought in as measure to eradicate pest threatening palm trees throughout the country.
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/22/2015 5:50:12 PM
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Ultra-Orthodox man stabbed in suspected terror attack near Old City of Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 5:56:00 PM
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Ultra-Orthodox man stabbed in suspected terror attack near Old City of Jerusalem
According to initial reports, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed in the stomach by a Palestinian assailant near the entrance to the Old City. The man is in moderate condition.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 5:59:48 PM
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National Student Council launches new students’ rights campaign
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/22/2015 6:10:23 PM
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BGU researchers partner with EU countries on pepper harvesting robot
"Sweeper" program to develop first generation of harvesting robots on the market.
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/22/2015 6:12:17 PM
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National Student Council launches new students’ rights campaign
The campaign, entitled "Excuse me, with what right?" aims to help implement the rights of students in the education system and address incidents where rights have been violated.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/22/2015 6:15:38 PM
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It’s never too late to do a ‘Good Deed’
“Good deeds day is a day that does good for the heart," says Shari Arison.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/22/2015 6:25:36 PM
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WATCH: Jerusalem mayor tackles Arab terrorist seconds after suspect stabs Jewish man
Dramatic amateur video footage shows Jerusalem mayor instructing his security detail to lift suspect onto sidewalk.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
2/22/2015 6:40:30 PM
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Shas spiritual leader: 'Hatikva is a stupid song'
Shas defends spiritual leader, say his right say and obligation to think of Torah over national anthem.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/22/2015 6:59:36 PM
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Anger simmers over ouster of Jewish Agency fundraising chief
Director general Alan Hoffmann under fire, critics say “unable to balance a budget or actually accomplish much at all.”
By SAM SOKOL \
2/22/2015 7:27:40 PM
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Joubran: Likud did not prove connection between V15 and Zionist Union
Election panel dismisses Likud petition to block left-wing NGOs' activities on ground of illegal campaigning and fundraising.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/22/2015 7:32:40 PM
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Israel’s ambassador to Germany urges Jews to make aliya
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
2/22/2015 7:47:14 PM
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Yirmi Kaplan’s road less traveled
The veteran red-haired rocker’s unlikely journey from American roots to Israeli musical heights.
By DAVID BRINN \
2/22/2015 7:49:49 PM
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Concert Review: Mashina/Ehud Banai
Charles Bronfman Auditorium, Tel Aviv February 18
By HANA BEN-ANO \
2/22/2015 7:51:37 PM
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Through the lens of Robert Capa
"World’s best war photographer” on display at the Tel Aviv Museum.
By JESSICA VRAZILEK \
2/22/2015 7:54:11 PM
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Israel’s ambassador to Germany urges Jews to make aliya
In an interview published Sunday in the Berlin daily Tagesspiegel, Hadas-Handelsman echoed last week’s invitation by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
2/22/2015 7:57:02 PM
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Terra Incognita: The rise and fall of Barack Obama
Obama's administration has fallen not because it is bad, but because it is a nonentity tinkering with foreign policy fixes badly suited for a world that has been slipping slowly into chaos.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/22/2015 8:00:19 PM
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Think About It: The parties’ platforms – part two: Foreign affairs and security
Right-wing parties inclined to accuse Left of being naive and subservient to foreign interests; Left inclined to accuse Right of being oblivious to vital role of diplomacy.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
2/22/2015 8:04:00 PM
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Second Minsk accords: Putin forces his terms on the West
Whether the new Minsk accords are fully or partially implemented, or not implemented at all, Russia has nothing to lose and much to gain.
By YURI TEPER \
2/22/2015 8:05:53 PM
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Of course there’s a crisis in US/Israeli relations
President Obama seems willing to tolerate an Iranian nuclear weapons threshold capacity – but Israel is not. Of course there’s a crisis.
By MORTON KLEIN AND DANIEL MANDEL \
2/22/2015 8:16:01 PM
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‘Speechgate’ and its message could gravely jeopardize the security of Israel
Is there any alternative to – uncoerced – negotiations?
By JAMES ADLER \
2/22/2015 8:18:51 PM
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AIPAC boycott
It’s time for Washington and Jerusalem to heal their rift and reaffirm their unshakable alliance.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/22/2015 8:21:29 PM
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Likud: Terror attack shows that Livni-Herzog government would divide Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/22/2015 8:24:21 PM
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Meet the Candidate: Yesh Atid's Haim Jelin
Jelin, who immigrated from Argentina as a lone soldier, maintains a sunny disposition despite being chairman of the rocket-plagued Eshkol Regional Council.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/22/2015 8:43:06 PM
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Police officially promote woman to rank of assistant chief
By BEN HARTMAN \
2/22/2015 8:46:45 PM
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Police officially promote woman to rank of assistant chief
Gila Gaziel's appointment follows a vow by Danino to bring more female officers into the top ranks of the police.
By BEN HARTMAN \
2/22/2015 8:50:33 PM
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Bayit Yehudi candidate: I'm a proud homophobe
"Every person can be abnormal in his house," but "he can't make demands from me, as the state," says 8th on Bayit Yehudi list.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/22/2015 8:53:28 PM
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Right from Wrong: Can Jews just pick up and move?
It remains to be seen whether anti-Semitism is enough of an impetus to embolden people set in their ways to wrest themselves from their comfort zone – no matter how uncomfortable it grows.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
2/22/2015 9:21:10 PM
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A reply to Miriam Margolyes article in the UK 'Telegraph'
By Howard Klineberg \
2/22/2015 9:25:42 PM
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February 23: Vital message
It doesn’t matter whether the PM speaks from Jerusalem or Washington - what he has to say is vital, protocol be damned.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
2/22/2015 9:26:25 PM
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Jerusalemites: Dina's story
By Karolina Chojnacka \
2/23/2015 11:24:00 PM
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Sisi tries to reassure Egyptians despite host of challenges
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 9:59:44 PM
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Syrian Kurds attack Islamic State in northeast
By REUTERS \
2/22/2015 10:03:51 PM
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Oslo synagogue ‘peace ring’ marred by organizer's anti-Israel remarks, some Jews say
By JTA \
2/22/2015 10:40:16 PM
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Oslo synagogue ‘peace ring’ marred by organizer's anti-Israel remarks, some Jews say
More than 1,000 people, including many Muslims, formed a human chain around an Oslo synagogue in a show of support for Jews.
By JTA \
2/22/2015 10:46:46 PM
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'Hamas-Fatah rift hindering Gaza Strip reconstruction efforts'
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
2/22/2015 11:09:13 PM
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'Hamas-Fatah rift hindering efforts to rebuild Gaza,' Arab League says
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Elarabi said on Sunday that the dispute between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority was hindering efforts to reconstruct the Gaza Strip.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
2/22/2015 11:11:35 PM