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Oldest survivor of the holocaust dies at the age of 110
Alice Herz-Sommer, oldest Holocaust survivor and subject of celebrated documentary, dies in London.
By JTA \
2/24/2014 12:14:23 AM
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Netanyahu, Danon to face off at Supreme Court today
Herzog sends PM legal threat over vacant committee head, Danon looks to convene Likud meetings against Netanyahu.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/24/2014 1:13:38 AM
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‘Captain Sunshine’ mulling presidential run
Solar energy pioneer Yosef Abramowitz considers running for Israel's next president.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/24/2014 1:45:54 AM
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European Hezbollah combat recruits depart for Syria
Political science expert says participating in conflict gives European Muslims a feeling of purpose, identity and heroism.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
2/24/2014 1:55:51 AM
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Defense exercise in schools on Monday
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/24/2014 2:01:05 AM
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Another edition of BSL’s most classic rivalry
Second-place Mac TA hosts leader Hap J’lem with chance to go top; Mac Haifa, Hap TA both triumph.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/24/2014 2:32:29 AM
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Mac TA rallies but still held to draw
“At Maccabi we need to have the capacity to always go above all the difficulties."
By ALLON SINAI \
2/24/2014 2:44:02 AM
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Steinitz after meeting US’s top Iran negotiator: Israel reserves right to act independently
Netanyahu: Iran believes it can "realize its plan to be a nuclear threshold state."
By HERB KEINON \
2/24/2014 3:14:51 AM
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Ukraine’s Jews ponder their future
Although there is "no information of Jews being targeted" as of yet, Jewish institutions are under self-imposed lock-down.
By SAM SOKOL \
2/24/2014 4:10:58 AM
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Ministry tightens egg supervision
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/24/2014 4:19:24 AM
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Merkel and entire German cabinet to arrive today for talks
Israeli officials dispute characterization in German press of a nadir in Jerusalem-Berlin ties
By HERB KEINON \
2/24/2014 4:51:33 AM
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US fears 'fragment' of Syrian state, says Obama advisor
Rice: The White House is currently revisiting both old and new options on how best to approach the Syrian crisis.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/24/2014 5:22:33 AM
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Analysis: Tough times inside the German-Israel marriage
Merkel's government has showed no resistance to labeling products from the disputed West Bank and Golan territories.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
2/24/2014 5:44:49 AM
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Danish bestiality is such a pain
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
2/24/2014 6:17:00 AM
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Nationwide rocket defense drill to take place in schools in this morning
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2014 8:05:36 AM
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Thai army chief urges dialogue to end crisis
By REUTERS \
2/24/2014 8:28:02 AM
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Netanyahu to German TV: Kerry's efforts will lead to peace deal
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2014 8:41:50 AM
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Good News for Christians
By JIM FLETCHER \
2/24/2014 9:35:00 AM
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Erekat: Abbas expected to be invited to White House
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2014 10:56:14 AM
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Ukraine's Yanukovich wanted for mass murder
By REUTERS \
2/24/2014 11:24:19 AM
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On eve of Merkel's visit, Netanyahu says settlements not obstacle to peace
Netanyahu addresses disagreements with Germany on issue of settlement construction as German chancellor set to arrive.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2014 10:58:58 AM
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Israel Photo of the Week: I can see clearly now
Professional photojournalist Yehoshua Halevi took this shot with a Nikon D700 in the Baka neighborhood of Jerusalem. Here are some tips on getting the perfect photo.
By YEHOSHUA HALEVI \
2/24/2014 11:24:13 AM
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Gourmet Kosher Cooking: Homemade Purim gift ideas
Here are a handful of simple and delicious snacks that are the perfect addition to your Mishloach Manot baskets.
By GOURMETKOSHERCOOKING.COM \
2/24/2014 11:24:14 AM
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Egypt elects first woman to head political party
Hala Shukrallah takes over Constitution Party, which was founded by Mohamed ElBaradei; also first Coptic Christian to head party.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2014 11:37:43 AM
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Court upholds conviction of Zadarov for murder of 8th grader Rada
Supreme Court rejects new forensic evidence on bloody shoe prints, knife connected with Zadarov.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/24/2014 11:58:49 AM
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State TV: Egypt's government has resigned
By REUTERS \
2/24/2014 12:18:22 PM
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Netanyahu congratulates new Italian PM Renzi on taking up office
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2014 12:46:35 PM
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Egyptian government resigns, paving way for military chief Sisi to run for president
"This was done as a step that was needed ahead of Sisi's announcement that he will run for president," Egyptian official says.
By REUTERS \
2/24/2014 1:02:28 PM
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Rare Golda Meir handwritten postcard to be auctioned
The postcard addressed to Shoshana Golotzinkit was stamped in Alexandria, Egypt in May 1930 and depicts the Nile River.
By REENAT SINAY \
2/24/2014 1:09:24 PM
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On blaming us or them: a multi-cultural perspective
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
2/24/2014 1:10:00 PM
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Egypt's interim president tasks Beblawi with running government
By REUTERS \
2/24/2014 1:31:51 PM
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Court upholds conviction of police officers who left Palestinian to die
Officers convicted of negligent homicide of Abu Jariban, who was killed in a car accident while driving stolen car, receive reduced sentence.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/24/2014 2:08:20 PM
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Dahlan: Abbas pursuing negotiations with Israel for his own financial gain
Ousted Fatah official says Abbas, Palestinian negotiators "filling their sacks," don't care about rights of Palestinian people.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2014 2:29:22 PM
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Veteran MK Sheetrit announces he's joining presidential race
Hatnua MK says he's more experienced than anyone else running; Livni says entire faction will give him their support.
By LAHAV HARKOV,JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2014 2:55:46 PM
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Tempers fray in committee hearing on Beit Shemesh re-election
Mayoral candidate Eli Cohen accuses haredim of incitement, prompting haredi MK to accuse him of being a provocateur.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/24/2014 3:13:55 PM
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Angelina Jolie visits Syrian refugees in Lebanon
UN special envoy also met with Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam, expressed hope that UN resolution to boost aid access in Syria would prove effective.
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2014 3:24:07 PM
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Netanyahu: Merkel a friend of Israel, opposes boycotts
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/24/2014 3:35:49 PM
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Peres: Not necessarily in the army, but everyone must serve
Speaking to students at Bar-Ilan University, President Shimon Peres says that haredim in the IDF does not have to mean abandonment of prayer and study.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/24/2014 3:51:32 PM
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Burritos vs Falafel: Q&A with Mexican ambassador to Israel
In an exclusive interview with 'The Jerusalem Post' Mexican Ambassador to Israel Federico Sallas says he feels at home in Israel due to the warm weather and the warm people. While there is room for improvement in Israel's Mexican cuisine, his house is the best place for an authentic dinner.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
2/24/2014 3:56:04 PM
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Military Intelligence expanding to cope with jihadi threat from Syria
The IDF remains concerned that al-Qaida affiliated organizations will seek to turn their guns, bombs, and rockets against Israel in the future.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
2/24/2014 4:34:32 PM
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Iraq signs deal to buy arms, ammunition from Iran
According to report, deal worth $195 million, would break UN embargo on weapons sales by Tehran.
By REUTERS \
2/24/2014 4:46:35 PM
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Jerusalem Municipality honors senior citizens
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
2/24/2014 4:53:50 PM
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Eastern Ukraine synagogue hit by firebombs
Jewish communities in Kiev have beefed up their security arrangements during unrest.
By JTA \
2/24/2014 4:55:11 PM
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February joins January in extreme drought conditions
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/24/2014 5:39:35 PM
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Noble Energy to establish NIS 12 million energy training center at Ruppin College
The center will offer vocational training programs, workshops and seminars on natural gas.
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/24/2014 5:10:17 PM
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Or Yarok: At least 1 in 10 drivers went through red light last year
In the past year-and-a-half, traffic cameras have reported 16,270 motorists crossing red lights illegally, data from Or Yarok said.
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/24/2014 5:18:26 PM
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Queen Esther and the ‘distancing’ of liberal Jews
A new edition of the Book of Esther does much to explain liberal Jewish attitudes toward Israel.
By EVELYN GORDON \
2/24/2014 5:36:14 PM
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Iranian foreign minister under fire for condemning holocaust
Javad Zarif called Holocaust "horrifying tragedy,"; Islamic hardliners summon him to appear in closed session of parliament to discuss matter.
By REUTERS \
2/24/2014 5:47:10 PM
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Travelers stopped at airport smuggling 34 parrots in carry-ons
Birds brought from Belgium without medical papers or licenses, returned by veterinary services.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2014 6:16:45 PM
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US Ambassador Dan Shapiro adresses Israeli Palestinian peace process in Tel Aviv
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/24/2014 6:28:33 PM
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Netanyahu emerges victorious after court battle with Danon
Court rules that PM can determine agenda for next Likud convention, but Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon may also present alternative agenda.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/24/2014 6:35:41 PM
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Knesset committee tours shelters for women in prostitution in Haifa area
Nearly half of women who seek care from mobile clinics operating in Haifa are from the former Soviet Union and 15% are Arab women.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/24/2014 6:45:23 PM
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Court to deliberate forcing Knesset to appoint Defense panel leader
According to the Movement for Quality Government: Knesset is breaking own rules due to narrow political interests.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/24/2014 6:47:34 PM
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Transplant Center looks to preserve organs from those who's hearts can't be resuscitated
Removing well-preserved vital organs from those permanently without a heartbeat could increase transplants by 20% and pave way to donation by haredi community.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/24/2014 6:55:56 PM
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Tempers fray in committee hearing on Beit Shemesh re-election
Haredi MKs and Beit Shemesh mayoral candidate Eli Cohen exchange fierce words over elections set to take place next month at 89 polling stations.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/24/2014 7:15:25 PM
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Housing minister backs SPNI and freezes Mitzpe Ramon building plans
Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel fought against project on the rim of a crater with environmental and touristic importance.
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/24/2014 7:20:21 PM
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Christians legally granted separate representation from other Arabs for first time
New law gives the 160,000 Christians in Israel their own c'tee representative.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/24/2014 7:23:07 PM
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Kerry, Lew to address AIPAC
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will address the American Israel Public Affairs Committee during conference next week.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/24/2014 7:36:49 PM
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German cartoon of Facebook CEO Zuckerberg sparks anti-Semitism row
Drawing, which appeared in Munich-based Süddeutsche Zeitung shows Zuckerberg with long nose as octopus devouring the world.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
2/24/2014 8:11:03 PM
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Ebay opens up its big data to Israel
Move is opportunity for company to find bright new talent
By NIV ELIS \
2/24/2014 8:13:50 PM
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Knesset Panel: Committee for the Fight against Poverty recommendations irrelevant without budgetary framework
MK Gilon: Problems within the state are due to an incorrect “distribution of the budgetary pie.”
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/24/2014 8:28:30 PM
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MKs on right, left speak out against Bill to Fight Terror
Meretz leader Gal-On says if bill passes it will "legitimize violations of human rights" and will contribute to the trampling of democracy in Israel.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/24/2014 8:42:56 PM
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Abbas reportedly expects to visit Washington
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/24/2014 8:46:23 PM
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Netanyahu invites new Italian premier for visit
Officials in Jerusalem say Italy under new Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi will likely continue to be among supportive countries toward Israel in the EU.
By HERB KEINON \
2/24/2014 9:17:01 PM
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Opera review
Donizetti: Don Pasquale
By URY EPPSTEIN \
2/24/2014 9:26:31 PM
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When enough is enough
While movies about slavery and the Holocaust easily entice Oscar voters, many of these films lack originality and uniqueness.
By NOA AMOUYAL \
2/24/2014 9:32:53 PM
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Itzik, Rivlin nearing 10 MKs for presidential run
Former Knesset speakers Dalia Itzik and Reuven Rivlin will soon achieve the 10 endorsements from MKs required to run in the presidential election.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/24/2014 9:44:30 PM
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Hamas members arrested for Route 443 attacks
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
2/24/2014 9:47:37 PM
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No holds barred: Chabad fanatics are destroying the movement
We need grass-roots activists to build mikvahs and synagogues, and to look after special-needs children, like Friendship Circle.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
2/24/2014 9:48:01 PM
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Terrorism pays – literally
Edwin Black: Until the blood-for-money law is rescinded, “There can be no peace between Palestinians and Israelis.”
By RUTHIE BLUM \
2/24/2014 9:59:23 PM
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Oren: International sanctions are more dangerous than missiles
Former Israeli ambassador to the United States warns of grave consequences should Israel not accept Kerry's framework agreement, to be presented soon.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/24/2014 10:03:37 PM
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Merkel: Two-state solution is 'part and parcel’ of securing Israel's future
Netanyahu says Israel wants a 'real peace' that ends the conflict and gets Palestinians to recognize Jewish state.
By HERB KEINON \
2/24/2014 10:16:06 PM
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A different voice for peace
Remembering Rabbi Menachem Froman
By FRANCIS NATAF \
2/24/2014 10:16:38 PM
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Fundamentally Freund: Palestine, Bigfoot and other fairy tales
Sheikh Ahmad Adwan: There is no such thing as ‘Palestine’ in the Koran.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
2/24/2014 10:25:34 PM
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Environment Ministry officials visits Rawabi, future green Palestinian city
The new city, about 9 kilometers northwest of Ramallah and 20 kilometers north of Jerusalem, will already begin opening apartments to residents this summer.
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/24/2014 10:30:42 PM
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Ten ways that BDS is different now
Four academic associations have now also endorsed anti-Israel boycotts.
By KENNETH L. MARCUS \
2/24/2014 10:33:56 PM
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British MPs demand Polish action on restitution
Fifty British lawmakers demand Holocaust restitution; Poland remains the only major European nation that has not passed some form of restitution law.
By SAM SOKOL \
2/24/2014 10:38:57 PM
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Borderline views: Putting the Green Line on the map
The Green Line has a short but interesting history.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
2/24/2014 10:43:59 PM
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February 24: Haredi draft
t is hardly surprising that Finance Minister Yair Lapid pushed for criminal sanctions for haredi draft dodgers, considering his genetically influenced animosity for haredim.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
2/24/2014 10:46:06 PM
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In the Ukraine crisis, danger to the Jewish and Muslim minorities
There is growing concern that the very territorial integrity of the country could be endangered.
By MARC SCHNEIER \
2/24/2014 10:48:45 PM
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The essence of peace
To build a peaceful future, the Palestinians need to leave behind the idea that the Jewish people are strangers who have come to a strange land.
BY EINAT WILF \
2/24/2014 10:50:03 PM
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Welcoming Germany
There have been tense moments between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Merkel.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/24/2014 10:56:05 PM
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Lebanese media: Israeli air raid hits Hezbollah 'missile site,' kills militants
IAF reportedly hits targets in airstrike, killing "a number" of militants; Hezbollah denies strike on stronghold.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2014 9:17:32 AM
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Column one: The Israeli solution
Israel’s fervent and committed supporters at AIPAC have been told that Israel needs a Palestinian state more than the PLO does.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
2/24/2014 11:03:39 PM
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The Demjanuk trial in retrospect
Ukrainian SS death camp guard Ivan Demjanjuk: The longest case of a Holocaust perpetrator.
By EFRAIM ZUROFF \
2/24/2014 11:10:47 PM
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Al Arabiya TV: Hezbollah members killed in Israeli airstrike
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2014 11:38:17 PM