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Hapoel J’lem focuses on Cup after Smith incident
Star forward fined 25K by Reds for his obscene gesture towards fans, will avoid suspension
By ALLON SINAI \
12/24/2014 12:04:37 AM
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London school vandalized twice with swastikas
By JTA \
12/24/2014 12:52:57 AM
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Johannesburg-raised Bayit Yehudi candidate: My mission is to do good for the Jewish people
Zeev Schwartz led World Bnei Akiva, founded int’l kollel chain
Torah Mitzion, wants to bring religious-Zionist work to the Knesset
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/24/2014 1:02:15 AM
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Iran rules out friendship with Washington, nuclear deal or not
Senior Iranian official says talks won't lead to normalized diplomatic relations.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
12/24/2014 2:35:05 AM
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Liberman: North Korea’s cyber attacks underscore its threat to peace
Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman condemns attacks, says North Korean threatens international peace and security.
By HERB KEINON \
12/24/2014 5:37:21 AM
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Danino’s monthly salary: NIS 85,163
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/24/2014 1:36:01 AM
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Gap between poverty report estimates sets off political jeering
Likud: Latet’s assessment was a sneaky way to move votes.
By EITAN AROM \
12/24/2014 1:38:09 AM
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Beit Shemesh house fire results in 4 injured, 1 dead
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 1:47:06 AM
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IAF drone training center growing above and beyond
Commander: More and more missions going from manned flight to the unmanned world.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/24/2014 6:50:46 AM
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Jerusalem Municipality releases comprehensive online list of conservation sites
Effort will help preserve historical areas for future generations, says city councilman.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/24/2014 2:21:53 AM
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Likud: Lapid won’t be a minister again
Netanyahu replaces Yesh Atid cabinet members
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/24/2014 2:26:40 AM
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French town must remove plaque honoring Palestinian terrorist
By JTA \
12/24/2014 2:43:48 AM
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Sony Pictures says 'The Interview' to play in over 200 theaters
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 3:01:37 AM
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Reflections as I march toward conversion
By Ryan Fagan \
4/22/2015 6:25:41 AM
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FBI arrests Colorado man over online threats to kill police
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 5:36:08 AM
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Former President Bush, 90, hospitalized for shortness of breath
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 5:45:57 AM
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Today's forecast: partly cloudy with a slight rise in temperatures
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 6:08:45 AM
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Anti-Israeli posters appear in Argentine tourist town
By JTA \
12/24/2014 7:24:40 AM
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As U.S. troops return to Iraq, more private contractors follow
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 8:14:22 AM
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The dust, like stars
By R.P. Nettelhorst \
12/24/2014 8:36:37 AM
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Boy, 10, killed in Beit Shemesh house fire
Father remains in serious condition after attempting to save son’s life; mother and 2 siblings sustain light injuries.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/24/2014 8:59:40 AM
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Underage driver arrested for running over police officer
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 9:28:05 AM
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Over 30 government officials detained under corruption charges
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 10:15:07 AM
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Yisrael Beytenu deputy minister among 30 nabbed in massive corruption probe
Yisrael Beytenu says that the investigation is an attempt to harm the party given that it comes at the height of an election campaign.
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/24/2014 10:29:39 AM
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Suicide bomber kills 17 people south of Baghdad
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 10:40:53 AM
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Herzog: Israel faces 'economic kassams'
Herzog is calling for an "emergency plan" to deal with housing, poverty and the cost of living.
By NIV ELIS \
12/24/2014 10:40:56 AM
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Warplane crashes in Islamic State-held eastern Syria
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 10:50:54 AM
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ISIS shoots down coalition warplane over Syria, captures Jordanian pilot
Islamic State social media accounts published pictures purportedly of the warplane's pilot being held by the group's fighters and said he was Jordanian.
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 11:02:47 AM
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Loin de la campagne
La première ferme urbaine d’Israël a pris ses marques à Beersheva
By RAFFI WINEBURG \
12/24/2014 11:03:22 AM
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Sniper fire from Gaza targets IDF force working on border fence
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 11:20:30 AM
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Sniper fire from Gaza seriously injures IDF soldier; Army responds
IDF responds to attack with tank fire and air strike; reports that Hamas field commander killed by IDF fire; Hamas: Israel is "playing with fire."
By YAAKOV LAPPIN,KHALED ABU TOAMEH,HERB KEINON \
12/24/2014 2:05:56 PM
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No such thing as bad publicity for Yisrael Beytenu – until now?
Liberman's party traditionally got a boost from investigations of its officials, but his recent centrist turn could buck the trend.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/24/2014 11:55:28 AM
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Hamas: Israel guilty of grave escalation, playing with fire
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 12:18:17 PM
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Sources: Qatar and Egypt officials discuss reconciliation
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 12:36:57 PM
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Two cars set on fire at British Consulate in Jerusalem
Arson is suspected as police continue to search for suspects in and around Jerusalem's French Hill neighborhood.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/24/2014 12:56:16 PM
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Sources: Qatar and Egypt officials discuss reconciliation to end 18-month standoff
Qatar's support for Muslim Brotherhood and Mohamed Morsi had driven a wedge between the countries.
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 1:11:35 PM
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Police: Several roads shut down in Gaza border communities as a result of security event
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 1:24:49 PM
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Jordan confirms one of its pilots captured in Syria during air raid
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 1:27:46 PM
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Liberman: I don't know anything about the corruption scandal other than what I heard on the news
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 1:50:04 PM
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IDF announces that soldier seriously hurt by earlier Gaza border fire
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/24/2014 2:04:00 PM
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Livni: Netanyahu not only weak on economy and diplomacy, he's weak on security too
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 2:11:51 PM
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Body found between rocks at Tel Aviv beach
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 2:33:44 PM
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IDF captures Palestinian infiltrator from Gaza in Eshkol region
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/24/2014 2:46:54 PM
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Likud comptroller disqualifies Netanyahu from Likud leadership race; PM likely to appeal
Party comptroller accuses PM of using party resources for his primary campaign.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,LAHAV HARKOV \
12/24/2014 3:09:04 PM
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The Jerusalemites’ dilemma: How to stop terrorists from clouding the commons?
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
12/24/2014 3:23:16 PM
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In speech, Liberman declares himself the ‘pragmatic national camp’
FM responds to Likud officials accusing him of drifting Left, reminding them that it was Likud ministers, not those from Israel Beytenu, who voted in favor of Ariel Sharon’s withdrawal from Gaza.
By HERB KEINON \
12/24/2014 3:27:05 PM
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Jordanian politician: 'I'd rather set myself on fire than sign gas deal with Israel'
Jordanian MP Hind al-Fayez alludes to Israel as "Satan"; says in TV interview that Amman should not use the national deficit as a pretext for an agreement with Israel.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 3:51:45 PM
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Sheetrit to follow Mitzna in retiring from politics
Mitzna praises Livni-Labor union, says joint list has genuine chance to defeat Netanyahu.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/24/2014 4:04:29 PM
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Border Police arrest 4 Palestinians allegedly planning attacks on security forces
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 4:09:51 PM
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Israeli woman thrown off bus by driver for having dyed blue hair
“What a disgrace to the State of Israel! How do you take the color of the flag and put it on your head? You despicable person!" the driver yelled.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 4:16:48 PM
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Border Police arrest 4 Palestinians planning attacks on Israeli forces
Security forces at West Bank checkpoint uncover a number of pipe bombs in possession of the suspects.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 4:24:49 PM
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Holiday lights and holy sites: Christians head to Jerusalem on Christmas Eve
A combination of kitschy holiday decor and historic holy sites draw Christians to the Old City to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
By ARIEL COHEN \
12/24/2014 4:28:36 PM
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MK Meir Sheetrit expected to quit Livni's Hatnua Party
By ARIK BENDER, MAARIV HASHAVUA \
12/24/2014 4:32:44 PM
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IDF chief Gantz gives stern warning to Palestinians: Don't try us
By NOAM AMIR/MAARIV HASHAVUA \
12/24/2014 4:46:26 PM
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US-led forces launch 17 air strikes against ISIS in Syria, Iraq
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 4:52:05 PM
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A snapshot of Christmas in Iran
Iran's Christian Armenian minority is storming the gift shops in Tehran, buying them out of all their ornaments, Santa figures and pine trees to hang in their stores and homes.
By HAGAI LAP \
12/24/2014 5:01:28 PM
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IDF chief Gantz gives stern warning to Palestinians: Don't try us
The army chief was commenting on the Palestinian sniper fire that left an IDF soldier seriously wounded near the Gaza frontier on Wednesday.
By NOAM AMIR/MAARIV HASHAVUA \
12/24/2014 5:03:34 PM
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JPost News: December 24, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 5:06:12 PM
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Jerusalem Municipality approves 380 building permits in east Jerusalem
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/24/2014 5:10:51 PM
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Swiss media: Armed suspect flees after attempt to hold up Bank Mizrahi branch in Zurich
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 5:13:51 PM
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Jerusalem Municipality approves 380 building permits in east Jerusalem
According to the municipality, 307 homes of the home will be contructed in Ramot and 73 in Har Homa.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/24/2014 5:22:49 PM
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Netanyahu after sniper attack: Israel will respond strongly against all violence from Gaza
PM comments on IDF's response to sniper fire on patrol emanating from Gaza earlier on Wednesday.
By HERB KEINON \
12/24/2014 5:30:21 PM
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What would Jesus think about Israel? Ask Iran's supreme leader
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 5:35:20 PM
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What would Jesus think about Israel? Just ask Iran's supreme leader
Tehran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, used his Twitter account to lambaste Israel by invoking Jesus.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 5:44:14 PM
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Michael Oren enters politics with Koolanu
Moshe Kahlonm leader of new party, unveils his first candidate for the March 17 election as Israel's former ambassador to the US.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN,NIV ELIS \
12/24/2014 5:47:37 PM
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US to grant Alan Gross $3.2 million in federal money
By MICHAEL WILNER \
12/24/2014 6:19:00 PM
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Hamas military wing reacts to Gaza incident: Israel is playing with fire
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 6:28:48 PM
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Yisrael Beytenu remains defiant despite corruption probe
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/24/2014 6:38:45 PM
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Nu York, New York: Mournful Hanukka day in Brooklyn
By ELLEN LEVITT \
12/24/2014 6:39:48 PM
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Iran warns West to keep expectations realistic on comprehensive nuclear deal
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 6:44:44 PM
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Yisrael Beytenu remains defiant despite corruption probe
The spokesman for Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman's party expressed certainty that the party's officials are innocent.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/24/2014 6:47:00 PM
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Hamas military wing reacts to Gaza incident: Israel is playing with fire
The group said in a statement issued in the Gaza Strip that, “The enemy alone bears the responsibility of the repercussions of its uncalculated actions.”
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/24/2014 7:02:52 PM
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Torah scroll dedicated in name of fallen IDF soldiers from Gaza conflict
Names of some of the 66 fallen soldiers were inscribed on the handles of the Torah scroll.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/24/2014 7:18:55 PM
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Sony Pictures to put disputed satire film 'The Interview' online Wednesday
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 7:22:10 PM
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Israel indicts police detective for alleged sexual assault, harassment of minors
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/24/2014 7:32:41 PM
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UN urges humane treatment of Jordanian pilot captured by ISIS
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 7:40:22 PM
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Israel indicts police detective for alleged sexual assault, harassment of minors
He was arrested on December 16, following his pursuing minors also on Facebook, Kik, Skype and Whatsapp.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/24/2014 7:45:26 PM
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Israeli NGO wins court victory against North Korea for family of priest
Shurat Hadin represents family of Reverend Dong Shik Kim, who is presumed dead.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/24/2014 7:47:47 PM
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The American Jewish family, redefined
Tylenol commercial highlights changing American (and Jewish) social mores.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/24/2014 8:00:07 PM
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Former health minister: Israel should follow FDA in allowing blood donations from homosexuals
Yael German says she hopes the committee set up to look into blood donation by “high-risk groups” would change existing policy.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/24/2014 8:27:02 PM
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Four arrested for attempting to loot ‘hidden treasure’ from ancient West Bank cave
Two Palestinians and 2 Israelis charged with colluding to dig up buried gold from Roman-Byzantine period.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/24/2014 8:34:33 PM
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In search of an Israeli leader
While the Jewish state has faced incredible challenges in its brief history, it has overcome them only because past leaders believed in more than simply amassing power.
By CHARLES BYBELEZER \
12/24/2014 9:08:36 PM
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Dream or nightmare: The caliphate in the eyes of Islam
Behind the closed doors of learned Islamic institutions there is talk of necessary reforms; it is not unanimous and it is yet to be debated openly.
By Zvi Mazel \
12/24/2014 9:12:02 PM
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From the BBC with love
Director Danny Cohen is a firm believer in the power of comedy to ‘cross divides and draw people together.’
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/25/2014 12:14:54 PM
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Palestinian elections
But while Israel is in the midst of election season, Hamas and Fatah have failed to settle their differences and embark on the democratic process of choosing a political leadership.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/24/2014 9:18:32 PM
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IBM employee caught on a tape refusing to service West Bank settlements
Company spokeswoman responds to incident: “It was an error.”
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/24/2014 9:33:36 PM
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Should Israel be democratic? Maybe it never fully was
Democracy is a respected Jewish value, that may be constrained. This is also the approach adopted in many other societies, including in the US.
By DAVID E. Y. SARNA \
12/24/2014 9:41:02 PM
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O Little Town: Missing in Bethlehem
For such a time as this, Happy Christmas from the Holy Land.
By BRIAN SCHRAUGER \
12/24/2014 9:42:50 PM
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December 25: Israelis and poverty
The findings of the NGO Latet are either the result of naiveté or an effort at self-aggrandizement.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/24/2014 9:50:01 PM
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Jerusalem-Baku: An important strategic, economic relationship
The practical and material benefits of the Israeli-Azerbaijani ties are clear to many.
By ELAI RETTIG \
12/24/2014 9:51:18 PM
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From the mouths of babes
Lest we forget, it was none other than the same Mahmoud Abbas who fired the one man who might perhaps have put things right in the economic sphere.
By ZALMAN SHOVAL \
12/24/2014 9:58:42 PM
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Encountering Peace: Our most important elections
The sense in Gaza is that without more violence Israel will not end the siege on Gaza. That is what people in Gaza understand.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
12/24/2014 10:15:05 PM
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Media Comment: Liberman - the new etrog?
Whatever the reason, our mainstream media has thus far made life rather easy for Liberman. Why?
By YISRAEL MEDAD AND ELI POLLAK \
12/24/2014 10:23:20 PM
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Court extends remand of former tourism minister suspected of corruption
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 10:23:51 PM
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Washington Watch: What does Abbas really want?
What’s puzzling is why Abbas seems to be abetting Netanyahu and the rejectionists.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
12/24/2014 10:29:39 PM
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US military: Jordanian jet not shot down by Islamic State in Syria
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 10:41:55 PM
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10th Egyptian reported dead from bird flu
By REUTERS \
12/24/2014 10:46:52 PM
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Website Airbnb creates new hospitality market in Israel
Sheltered from regulation, online entrepreneurs flourish.
By EITAN AROM \
12/24/2014 10:48:34 PM
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Finance Ministry skirted rules in settler funding request, Knesset legal adviser says
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/24/2014 10:55:52 PM
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Finance Ministry skirted rules in settler funding request, Knesset legal adviser says
Yanon’s letter followed a stormy Knesset Finance Committee meeting on Sunday in which NIS 12.8 million was approved for a new visitor center in the Barkan Industrial Park.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/24/2014 11:01:26 PM
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Thousands of Christians in Israel, Palestinian Authority welcome Christmas
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/24/2014 11:04:58 PM
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Thousands of Christians in the Holy Land welcome Christmas
The focus of the Christmas celebrations, as in every year, are in Nazareth and Bethlehem, the home town and birth place respectively of Jesus.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/24/2014 11:15:05 PM
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Netanyahu's Christmas greeting: Pray for a more peaceful and tolerant world
PM releases video holiday greeting with the Christians of Israel and the Middle East a "very merry Christmas."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/24/2014 11:23:24 PM