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Explosion shakes south Beirut
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 1:03:57 AM
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Israel expressed concerns to US over security failures in Iraq
Netanyahu gov't fears implications of US inability to train Arab forces; says failures in Iraq evidence against proposed US security plan for the Jordan Valley.
By MICHAEL WILNER,HERB KEINON \
6/24/2014 5:35:34 AM
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As the search for missing youths continues, UN urges Israeli restraint
"Some nations behave as if Israel should roll out the welcome mat for Hamas," says Israel's UN ambassador.
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 1:25:21 AM
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'Enough is enough!' Israeli ambassador to the UN says of global terrorism
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 2:44:16 AM
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19 wounded in Beirut suicide bombing
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 2:53:24 AM
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Rachel Fraenkel to appeal to UN Human Rights Council
UN Watch executive-director says world needs to hear story, "heinous act" violates international humanitarian law.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/24/2014 2:58:06 AM
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In speech to Diaspora leaders, Netanyahu ignores assimilation
PM says commitment to Jewish identity, civilization gives Jewish people the power and moral force to address challenges.
By SAM SOKOL \
6/24/2014 3:26:44 AM
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New amendment seeks stiffer punishment for stone throwers
Current law requires proving a suspect’s specific intent to harm people, not just that the suspect threw a rock, resulting in short sentences for often dangerous crimes.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/24/2014 3:43:22 AM
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128 housing units approved for non-Orthodox section of J’lem’s Ramot
Deal provides housing at lower prices for secular, moderately religious residents in an increasingly ultra-Orthodox neighborhood.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/24/2014 4:00:25 AM
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US suspends flights at Florida air base due to fire
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 9:41:54 AM
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Law to boost female representation in municipalities passes
“Women are 51% of the population, but only 12% of those elected to local authorities,” says bill's co-sponsor MK Aliza Lavie of Yesh Atid.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/24/2014 4:18:03 AM
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Bill to unite chief rabbi positions passes first reading
Legislation aims to separate rabbinic courts from Chief Rabbinate, select Supreme Rabbinical Court from acting rabbinical court judges.
By JEREMY SHARON,LAHAV HARKOV \
6/24/2014 4:54:57 AM
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Knesset hears objections to delayed forced-feeding bill
Yesh Atid MK says legislation has long-term ramifications for society, Israeli democracy; calls for wording to be changed as vote gets delayed.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/24/2014 5:06:29 AM
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Fatah-Hamas merger on thin ice
Senior Hamas official accuses Abbas of evading commitments to reconciliation agreement, as kidnapping of youths intensifies tensions between the factions.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/24/2014 5:50:19 AM
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Yeshiva University: No, we have not lost $1.3b.
Amid swirling allegations of financial instability, university president rebukes accusations of financial mishandling.
By MAYA SHWAYDER \
6/24/2014 6:10:58 AM
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IDF arrests four Palestinians overnight, raids 120 homes in Hebron
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 7:01:43 AM
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Palestinians arrested in West Bank as search enters 12th day
IDF raids 120 homes overnight in latest Hebron search for the three kidnapped Israeli teens.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 7:37:54 AM
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Blair: Israel must act with restraint in Palestinian territories
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 8:29:45 AM
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: We, the journalists
Over 100 Jewish media professionals from around the world gathered in Jerusalem for the first Jewish Media Summit, a four-day conference on issues facing Jewish journalists today.
By SARAH GRUEN,AVIVA LOEB \
6/24/2014 8:32:37 AM
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Edelstein at media panel: Belief gave me strength to fight for freedom
Writers, editors of leading Jewish media organizations come together to discuss the leading issues facing Jewish journalists today.
By SARAH GRUEN,AVIVA LOEB \
6/24/2014 8:45:48 AM
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Israeli clubs set for continental campaigns
Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Beersheba all await results of first-round qualifying to determine opponents.
By ALLON SINAI \
6/24/2014 9:12:24 AM
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Israeli Samuel takes fourth at rowing World Cup in Aiguebelette, France
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
6/24/2014 9:15:40 AM
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Sport helps restore national pride in Iran after years of isolation
"We showed the world that despite all the pressures, Iran's national team has something to say," says Iranian fan.
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 9:21:55 AM
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Jerusalem takes on the World Cup
In the capital where there are normally only a few tables outside of a bar, rows and rows of chairs can now be seen.
By LIA KAMANA \
6/24/2014 9:31:11 AM
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Tennis: Pe’er down big to Wozniacki when rain hits at Wimbledon
Julia Glushko (82) will be making her main draw debut on Center Court when she comes up against last year’s finalist Sabine Lisicki(19).
By ALLON SINAI \
6/24/2014 9:42:29 AM
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Rachel Fraenkel tells UNHRC that kidnapping of her son is 'every mother's nightmare'
Mother of kidnapped Israeli teen speaks in Geneva to seek help for her son and 2 other abducted boys.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/24/2014 12:34:52 PM
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FM Liberman: Assad forces behind Golan attack that killed Israeli boy
For first time Israeli official says who perpetrated the attack that took the life of 13-year-old Mohammed Qaraqara.
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 10:19:03 AM
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Sources: Iran seeks to resolve HSBC freeze on some trade financing
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 10:43:07 AM
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Schools, embassies to mark flight of Jews from Arab lands and Iran
“Finally, our stories and our history will be heard," Yisrael Beytenu MK Shimon Ohayon says after passage of bill.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/24/2014 11:00:31 AM
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"Nous voulons le mont du Temple"
Les perceptions changent et de plus en plus de Juifs souhaitent un complet contrôle d’Israël sur le site le plus saint du judaïsme.
By ANDREW FRIEDMAN \
6/24/2014 11:10:04 AM
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Israelis and Palestinians embrace for united Jerusalem
The annual "Jerusalem Hug" event seeks to promote mutual respect, peace and unity in the capital.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 2:03:59 PM
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La population palestinienne soutient les enlèvements
Les responsables palestiniens dénoncent les opérations israéliennes pour retrouver les adolescents et critiquent Abbas.
By HERB KEINON \
6/24/2014 11:33:26 AM
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Jewish leader slams attack on elderly man at German rally for kidnapped teens
83-year-old man suffers head wound, hospitalized at Hamburg rally; victim's daughter attacked when she tries to help father.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 11:59:53 AM
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La solitude de Mahmoud Abbas
Mahmoud Abbas condamne l’enlèvement des trois jeunes israéliens et se retrouve isolé face à la rue palestinienne et ses dirigeants.
By ABU KHALED TOAMEH \
6/24/2014 12:00:06 PM
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Murderer of taxi driver Roth to be released from prison 4.5 years early
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 12:12:50 PM
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Christian Estrosi en Terre promise
Ami fidèle d’Israël, M. Estrosi s’est dressé aux côtés de Binyamin Netanyahou et a exprimé haut et fort ce qui en dérange plus d’un en France.
By ORIANE COHEN \
6/24/2014 12:15:55 PM
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Police investigate possible price-attack on Mt. Herzl
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/24/2014 12:23:51 PM
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Counterattack - Fight totalitarian terrorists and their enablers
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
6/24/2014 12:25:00 PM
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Lune de miel saveur curry
Terminées les lunes de miel classiques et romantiques pour les Israéliens : destination Inde pour les jeunes mariés !
By SARAH LALOU \
6/24/2014 12:29:34 PM
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Egypt's president says will not interfere in Al Jazeera rulings
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 12:50:55 PM
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The jihadi threat
Israel and the West have a common stake in ensuring that the deep divisions among jihadis remain in place.
By ASSAF MOGHADAM \
6/24/2014 12:56:41 PM
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Hamas opts for the Hezbollah model
The Hamas-Fatah unity government could lead to an armed-to-the-teeth political party gradually overshadowing the central government.
By EHUD YAARI \
6/24/2014 1:02:10 PM
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Shifting sands
Benjamin Netanyahu might have to come up with a dramatic initiative on the Palestinian track to stave off severe challenges from Left and Right.
By LESLIE SUSSER \
6/24/2014 1:07:54 PM
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Abduction imbroglio
A massive search operation to rescue three kidnapped youths seemed to be changing into a punitive campaign against Hamas infrastructures.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
6/24/2014 1:10:43 PM
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Don’t stop, Shimon
The private Peres will probably fight for his views as a leader of the peace camp.
By ALON LIEL \
6/24/2014 1:16:38 PM
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Comptroller: Detainees released in middle of West Bank without transportation home
Detainees released in middle of night from police stations often forced to hitchhike home, report finds.
By BEN HARTMAN,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/24/2014 3:57:48 PM
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The rise of the Euro Right
Is it good for the Jews or bad for the Jews? Those in the know say it’s not as terrible as it may seem, but it’s not great either
By BERNARD EDINGER \
6/24/2014 1:39:49 PM
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Miss Violet’s piano
“Someone is playing my piano.” She raised herself on her elbows, felt a creak in her lower back, and looked down at her research assistant.
By HAIM WATZMAN \
6/24/2014 1:50:29 PM
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Netanyahu praises Abbas’s condemnation of kidnappings
“How can President Abbas sign pact with these terrorists who glorify hatred?" PM asks in meeting with visiting Romanian PM Ponta.
By HERB KEINON \
6/24/2014 1:55:16 PM
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Reanchoring Judaism
Writer Bonna Haberman explores what it means for the Jewish people to be in its own home.
By MORDECHAI BECK \
6/24/2014 2:04:58 PM
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The magical mystery tour
The stage is set for the final battle between the mystical mode and the magical one.
By HANAN SCHOFFMAN \
6/24/2014 2:09:07 PM
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Ex-American Apparel CEO accused of sexual misconduct on mission to be reinstated
Jewish-Canadian entrepreneur Dov Charney claims wrongful termination after nude photo scandal; at least 8 employees have accused him of harassment since 1989.
By LAUREN IZSO \
6/24/2014 8:32:32 PM
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14 Days
What has been happening in Israel over the past fortnight.
By SUSAN LERNER \
6/24/2014 2:23:59 PM
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Two of the kidnapped teens last year signed petition for Pollard's release
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/24/2014 2:37:52 PM
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Bushbama and the fall of the Middle East dominoes
By DAVID TURNER \
6/24/2014 2:36:00 PM
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The challenge of the mountain
The Masada Opera Festival is aiming to fulfill the of dream of showcasing
the greatest music in the world.
By SHULA KOPF \
6/24/2014 2:43:34 PM
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The super-rich menace
The growing rich-poor gap feeds internal frictions and tears apart
the delicate social fabric so vital for Israel’s survival.
By SHLOMO MAITAL \
6/24/2014 2:51:34 PM
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Tackling the mob
The Israel Police have had limited success in combating a surge of Mafia-type killings that have struck some cities and towns.
By PAUL ALSTER \
6/24/2014 2:58:38 PM
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UN: More than 1,000 killed in Iraq violence in June
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 2:59:14 PM
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Actor Gary Oldman defends Mel Gibson's anti-Semitic remarks, slams PC Hollywood culture
"Mel Gibson is in a town that’s run by Jews and he said the wrong thing because he’s actually bitten the hand that fed him," Oldman says in 'Playboy' interview.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 3:04:37 PM
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Holy Fashion: Gender-bender
Fashion expert Ella Manor talks to Israeli designer Shai Shalom about gender bending in fashion and the slow fashion process.
By ELLA MANOR \
6/26/2014 11:05:30 AM
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President-elect Rivlin pays respects at home of boy killed in Syria attack
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 3:23:11 PM
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Religious Zionists start pin campaign for kidnapped teens
Pins feature the slogan "Bring our boys home" and both Israeli and American flags.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/24/2014 3:55:48 PM
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Comptroller report highlights complaints on police, Israel Prison Service
State Comptroller publishes annual report on public complaints; focus on mistreatment of suspects and prisoners, elderly, corruption.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,BEN HARTMAN,Lidar Gravé-Lazi \
6/24/2014 4:00:12 PM
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Likud's Elkin: We must make it clear to Hamas that kidnapping doesn't pay
Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman visits Gush Etzion spot where three boys were kidnapped.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/24/2014 4:14:10 PM
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Over 10,000 first graders enrolled in Jerusalem Municipality’s free summer program
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/24/2014 4:19:26 PM
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Israel becomes 20th member of Paris Club
Israel joins group of creditor countries that helps provide various kinds of debt relief to borrower countries.
By NIV ELIS \
6/24/2014 4:20:37 PM
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Russia's Putin renounces right to send troops to Ukraine
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 4:23:56 PM
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Rivlin consoles family of teen killed by Syrian missile
President-elect expresses condolences to Karaka family: "Your son is everyone's son."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/24/2014 4:35:12 PM
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Iran says expects deal soon on Russia building new nuclear reactors
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 4:40:44 PM
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National Road Safety Authority: Bigger budget needed to reduce traffic fatalities
Authority's chairman stresses budget of NIS 550 million is critical to bolstering trend of decreased roadside fatalities.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/24/2014 4:46:26 PM
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2nd brother with congenital metabolic disease undergoes heart transplant at Schneider
Successful surgery follows 4 years after his brother with the same metabolic disorder received a new heart as well.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/24/2014 4:47:35 PM
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Iran says expects deal soon on Russia building new nuclear reactors
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 5:02:28 PM
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Jerusalem to hold emergency blood drive
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/24/2014 5:06:30 PM
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ADL briefs Knesset Diaspora c’tee on anti-Semitism poll
Anti-Defamation League National Director Abraham Foxman says he felt research had found a receptive audience in the committee.
By SAM SOKOL \
6/24/2014 5:24:22 PM
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Palestine: Islamic and Arab countries fiddle while Syria burns
Refusal to recognize the State of Israel by all 57 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has materially contributed to the 130 years old Jewish-Arab conflict remaining unresolved.
By DAVID SINGER \
6/24/2014 5:30:30 PM
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Hadash MK Agbaria: Hamas is not a terrorist organization
No one is hurt by Hamas missiles, but Israeli bombs kill thousands...It's one big Isra-bluff, Arab MK claims; Likud MK Feiglin walks out of studio in outrage.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/24/2014 5:36:33 PM
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Police investigate kidnap-related vandalism on Mt. Herzl
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/25/2014 1:19:49 AM
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Lapid faces competing views on 2015 budget
Finance minister will reportedly not have 1st draft of budget ready by start of July, as is customary, over disagreements with top ministry officials.
By NIV ELIS \
6/24/2014 5:49:31 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: State seeks to return to prison 54 Palestinians released in Schalit deal
The 54 are among the over 350 Palestinians arrested in recent weeks by the IDF during ongoing searches for three kidnapped boys.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/24/2014 6:06:21 PM
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Israel, Jordan to cooperate on eradicating housefly swarms
The exceptional concentrations of the flies has prompted area residents to stay indoors for most of the days of the summer.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/24/2014 6:07:27 PM
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Pentagon denies reports of US drone strike on Syria-Iraq border
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 6:29:19 PM
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Ukraine military helicopter downed by rebel fire, 9 feared dead
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 6:13:02 PM
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Pentagon rejects reports of US drone strike on Syria-Iraq border
Spokesman for US DoD says there is "not truth to rumors in media" of American attack on area controlled by ISIS-led militants.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 6:35:39 PM
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Ya'alon: We are not scaling back our operations in the West Bank
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 6:49:52 PM
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Recovery deal signed over Hadassah Medical Organization financial dispute
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/24/2014 7:05:40 PM
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Germany charges 20-year-old citizen with ISIS membership
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 7:18:50 PM
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Code Red rocket siren sounds in Hof Ashkelon Regional Council
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 7:31:25 PM
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Gaza rocket fired toward southern Israel after Iron Dome intercepts projectile
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 7:41:02 PM
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Ya'alon: We are not scaling back our operations in the West Bank
IDF Chief of Staff Gantz says military continuing to exert maximum efforts in searches; "we believe that we will eventually find the teenagers," he says.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/24/2014 7:41:05 PM
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Iron Dome intercepts 2 Gaza rockets in barrage fired at southern Israel
Rocket defense system targets at least 2 projectiles from Strip; 3rd rocket lands in Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/24/2014 8:52:49 PM
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Edelstein to MKs: Forget High Court
Knesset Speaker laments deterioration of separation of powers and High Court intervention in legislative matters.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/24/2014 7:55:03 PM
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Report: Syrian minister threatens response to Israeli strikes
Defense Minister Ya'alon: Any violation of our sovereignty will be met
with harsh response.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/24/2014 8:46:46 PM
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Rocket lands in Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council after 2 Iron Dome interceptions
By JPOST.COM STAFF,YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/24/2014 8:46:58 PM
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Haredi enlistment slows following conscription law
IDF officials state lack of incentive to enlist on behalf of haredi yeshiva students and bureaucratic problems stand in the way of law's goals.
By JEREMY SHARON \
6/24/2014 9:05:09 PM
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Alon Waisman’s new album takes flight
Local singer-songwriter/pilot is looking forward to his first English-language solo release.
By AVIVA LOEB \
6/24/2014 9:30:00 PM
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UN official: Iraq needs Western support in government formation
By REUTERS \
6/24/2014 9:44:12 PM
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Theater review
Falling Out of Time, adapted and directed by Yehezkel Lazarov from the book by David Grossman: Gesher Theater, June 18.
By HELEN KAYE \
6/24/2014 9:45:08 PM
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Pentagon pushes back against Israeli critique of Iraq
Senior US defense official says Israeli criticism of security training fundamentally misread the threats facing Iraq.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
6/24/2014 9:48:29 PM
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Hamas leader says terror group capable of targeting any Israeli city with rockets
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/24/2014 9:54:22 PM
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Hamas extremism
Now that PA forces are coordinating with the IDF to break up Hamas’s infrastructure in the West Bank, there is little reason for Hamas to maintain the unity deal.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
6/24/2014 10:05:30 PM
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Grapevine: From Russia with love
Both Edelstein and Sharansky have a keen sense of humor, which must have stood them in good stead when each was in a Soviet prison.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/24/2014 10:08:51 PM
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Our World: Turkey’s high-risk power play
Like Iran Erdogan aims to destroy the global order and replace it with an Islamic empire.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
6/24/2014 10:10:27 PM
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For Zion's Sake: Hashtags are not enough
In addition to taking part in popular social media campaigns after an act of terror, consider also speaking out against disastrous policies which allow and even encourage terrorism.
By DANIEL TAUBER \
6/24/2014 10:19:03 PM
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Bennett: Bayit Yehudi must be ready for elections
Party leader says faction must decide how to select MKs for next Knesset in case government falls apart and elections are advanced to next spring.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/24/2014 10:24:14 PM
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Does the president of the State of Israel really care about Jewish unity?
How can he represent all Israelis with his evident disrespect for the Jews who identify with the Progressive Movement around the world?
By STEPHEN G. DONSHIK \
6/24/2014 10:28:58 PM
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Minister to unveil special panel’s recommendations for boosting public health system
It remains unclear if Finance Minister Yair Lapid will agree to finance expensive reforms.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/24/2014 10:29:21 PM
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Partnerships and joint ventures are the key to Israel’s philanthropic future
Today international support for Israel is moving from an immediate, emotional base to a more rational and longer-term approach.
By RAMI KLEINMANN \
6/24/2014 10:41:11 PM
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Discrimination against Judea and Samaria needs to stop
This discriminatory behavior is part of a wider strategy being supported by the “Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions” (BDS) movement.
By ZACHARY LESHIN \
6/24/2014 10:50:17 PM
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View Point: Israeli brothers spreading the good word in Brazil
Oren and Dror Ruhana are out to enjoy the World Cup, but also to spread the good word of what Israel really is.
By MOSHE ARENSTEIN \
6/26/2014 7:33:37 AM
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Report: 4 Palestinians, including child, wounded after Gaza rocket falls short of Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 10:58:08 PM
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Letters
“Loose lips sink ships” was a World War II-era expression that warned of the dangers inherent in casual conversation that could abet the enemy.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
6/24/2014 11:00:58 PM
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Center field: Counterattack – fight totalitarian terrorists and their enablers
Terrorists are responsible for their own evil actions and Palestinian political culture’s rejectionism and nihilism aids and abets.
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
6/24/2014 11:07:42 PM
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Netanyahu: Israel won't rest until kidnapped boys, their abductors are found
By JACOB GOLDSTEIN \
6/24/2014 11:08:30 PM
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Pe'er, Glushko and Sela all out in 1st round of Wimbledon
All three of Israel's representatives in the singles tournaments suffer first-round exits.
By ALLON SINAI \
6/24/2014 11:09:31 PM
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Hamas leader says terror group capable of targeting any Israeli city with rockets
As rockets were being fired at Israel from Gaza, co-founder of Hamas threatens: "There will be no security for the Zionists over and under the land"; Palestinians report 4 wounded as Israel-bound rocket falls short into Gaza.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/24/2014 11:26:55 PM
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IAF strikes Gaza terror sites in response to rocket fire on Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/24/2014 11:34:14 PM
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Netanyahu: Israel won't rest until kidnapped teens are found
PM at Birthright Mega Event says vows Israel will also find those who abducted three yeshiva student in the West Bank.
By JACOB GOLDSTEIN \
6/24/2014 11:34:40 PM
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IAF strikes 7 Gaza terror sites in response to rocket fire on Israel
Air force carries out retaliatory strike in Strip after terrorists in Gaza fire volley of rockets toward Israel.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/24/2014 11:43:04 PM