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Why is the U.S. speeding up its Jerusalem embassy move?
Netanyahu, the Palestinians or just plain old logistics?
By HERB KEINON \
2/25/2018 12:51:00 AM
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U.S. to move embassy to Jerusalem in phases, beginning in May
Netanyahu calls it a great Independence Day gift, while Erekat says relocation ‘provokes feelings of Palestinians.’
By HERB KEINON,MICHAEL WILNER,ADAM RASGON \
2/25/2018 1:52:51 AM
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The eyes have it
The treatment of ophthalmological diseases has never been more advanced, but preventing them is even better.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/25/2018 2:24:09 AM
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New Worlds: Making larvae count in coral reef ecosystem
Israeli researchers conduct genetic “barcoding” of nearly all the fish species in the gulf between Eilat and Aqaba.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/25/2018 2:32:17 AM
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Israel beats Britain, Estonia duel on tap
World Cup qualification continues, with blue-and-white on verge of securing second-round berth.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/25/2018 2:40:44 AM
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Mac TA routs Hap Haifa to move back into first place
Pressure increased on title rivals Hapoel Beersheba and Beitar Jerusalem ahead of their showdown at Turner Stadium on Sunday.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/25/2018 2:47:31 AM
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Syrian Kurds angered by Western silence on Afrin
“They can pressure Turkey but they for some reasons are reluctant.”
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/25/2018 3:24:01 AM
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Trump says chief of staff Kelly to settle Kushner security dispute
Trump warns change in access to classified info could affect Middle East peace efforts.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/25/2018 4:19:00 AM
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IOC executive recommends Russia not fly flag at closing ceremony
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 4:26:36 AM
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Israeli judoka wins bronze after Iranian pulls out of competition
Brimanloo made sure to disqualify himself by being overweight in the weigh-in ahead of the start of the competition.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/25/2018 5:20:29 AM
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Defense Ministry reveals new details on Sadat’s historic visit to Israel
Directive was received to ‘prepare the brigades for war’ following Begin's speech to the Knesset.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/25/2018 6:00:10 AM
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Protesters target North Korean VIPs heading for Olympic closing ceremony
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 5:58:14 AM
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Make Light
By RABBI LAZER GURKOW \
2/25/2018 6:00:06 AM
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Six Palestinians arrested overnight by security forces
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2018 7:03:28 AM
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Shaked knew about AG's dodgy meeting with PM aide accused of corruption
"I knew practically in real time about the meeting with Mandelblit and Nir Hefetz at the house of Dan Margalit. There was nothing improper about this meeting," Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked said.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/25/2018 8:37:44 AM
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Former PA minister: We need intense protests, but not violence
Outrage continued across Turkish and Palestinian media over the weekend in response to reports that the United States embassy will be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem within the coming months.
By JULIANE HELMHOLD \
2/25/2018 9:44:39 AM
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Sisi's Islamist enemies and secret friends
By NEVILLE TELLER \
2/25/2018 10:11:13 AM
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Fashion forward: IDF upgrades fatigues for elite fighters
Army has also been revamping uniforms of regular combat soldiers.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/25/2018 10:12:46 AM
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Polish gov't spokesperson: Polish Holocaust bill to become law March 1
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2018 10:46:31 AM
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This Jewish grandmother was sentenced to death in Iran
Holland won’t grant her asylum.
By JTA \
2/25/2018 10:55:31 AM
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Report: Iran, Syria to continue attacking 'terrorists' in Damascus suburbs
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 10:56:56 AM
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North Korea condemns U.S. sanctions, says blockade would be act of war
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 10:57:16 AM
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Funeral for radical Haredi rabbi gets underway in Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2018 11:22:33 AM
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Polish senator suspended for klezmer-themed video of Nazi violence
Poland’s ruling party suspended a senator who posted online footage from a Nazi propaganda movie depicting violence against Jews to the sounds of klezmer music.
By JTA \
2/25/2018 11:26:10 AM
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Iran says Damascus suburbs assault to continue after U.N. ceasefire call
The UN Security Council on Saturday demanded a 30-day truce across Syria, as one of the deadliest air assaults of the seven-year war pounded the rebel enclave of eastern Ghouta outside Damascus.
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 11:30:10 AM
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Israeli short film takes the Golden Bear at the Berlinale
'The Men Behind the Wall' is an irreverent look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of the dating app Tinder.
By HANNAH BROWN \
2/25/2018 11:39:42 AM
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Former Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu no longer fit to make critical decisions
Carmi Gilon says it is impossible for the prime minister to make the hard decision required of him while battling corruption allegations.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2018 12:02:18 PM
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Likud MK Berko lends counter-terrorism expertise to Europe
Israel becomes full member of European parliamentarians' committee on countering terrorism.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/25/2018 12:14:18 PM
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In protest move, Church of the Holy Sepulcher closed until further notice
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2018 12:32:30 PM
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre closes over municipality's tax demands
“We... are following with great concern the systematic campaign against the Churches and the Christian community in the Holy Land, in flagrant violation of the existing Status Quo.”
By UDI SHAHAM,LAHAV HARKOV \
2/25/2018 12:49:32 PM
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Netanyahu steers clear of legal woes at opening of cabinet meeting
Netanyahu characterized US President Donald Trump's decision on Friday to move the embassy to Jerusalem on the upcoming Independence Day as a “historic moment” for the state of Israel.
By HERB KEINON \
2/25/2018 1:10:47 PM
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Syrian Kurdish leader reportedly detained in Prague
The reported detention of Salih Muslim will be an important test of Czech-Turkish relations as well as the fraught relationship between Turkey and the European Union.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/25/2018 1:29:33 PM
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Pope says Syria being 'martyred,' urges humanitarian aid for Ghouta
He called for an immediate end to violence and access to humanitarian aid.
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 1:32:00 PM
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Russia calls for anti-government forces in Syria to adhere to truce
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 1:41:34 PM
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Defense Ministry opens pre-tender stage for new IDF base in central Israel
Ofek Rahav project will consolidate four IDF bases into one large base near Ramle.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/25/2018 2:00:15 PM
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Report: Controlling shareholder of Bezeq resigns amid corruption probes
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2018 2:15:58 PM
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Putin, Macron and Merkel discuss Syria by phone
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 3:29:27 PM
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Netanyahu's would-be successors ready to battle for Israel's top job
Is the battle about to begin?
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/25/2018 3:33:48 PM
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Turkey starts efforts to extradite Syrian Kurd leader arrested in Prague
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 3:36:13 PM
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Report: France has foiled two Islamist attacks this year
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 3:43:38 PM
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Why is Israel scattering millions of flies around Gaza?
Every week, 33 million flies are scattered from airplanes onto orchards and agricultural farmland surrounding Gaza.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/25/2018 3:53:42 PM
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Germany, France urge Russia to pressure Syria govt on eastern Ghouta
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 3:49:03 PM
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Israel Air Force opens a support group for LGBT airmen
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2018 3:53:26 PM
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Israel Navy kills Palestinian boatman after he strays from fishing zone
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2018 4:03:27 PM
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Turkey says UN resolution on Syria ceasefire won't impact Afrin offensive
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 4:14:54 PM
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US Neo-Nazi group celebrated killing of Jewish student
Samuel Woodward, charged with murder of Blaze Bernstein, took part in Atomwaffen's 'hate camp' training.
By AMY SPIRO \
2/25/2018 4:22:12 PM
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Iraqi court sentences 16 Turkish women to death for joining ISIS
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 4:29:54 PM
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Thousands rally in Moscow to commemorate slain opposition leader
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 4:48:50 PM
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Palestinian dead after IDF opens fire on his boat
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/25/2018 4:56:13 PM
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Egyptian intel official arrives in Gaza 'to follow up' on reconciliation efforts
Fatah and Hamas signed a deal in Cairo in mid-October to advance reconciliation efforts and restore the PA’s governing authority in Gaza, but have thus far failed to implement the agreement.
By ADAM RASGON \
2/25/2018 5:04:41 PM
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Israeli actress stars in PETA ad
Ayelet Zurer: If you wear fur, you've got blood on your hands.
By AMY SPIRO \
2/25/2018 5:04:27 PM
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Wallenberg Foundation decries Israel not recognizing Armenian Genocide
Hotovely says decision was made because of ‘complexity and diplomatic repercussions.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
2/25/2018 5:22:20 PM
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Poll: Most Palestinians believe PLO will continue to recognize Israel
The poll also found that most Palestinians do not trust Fatah, Hamas or any other Palestinian faction.
By ADAM RASGON \
2/25/2018 6:00:20 PM
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Iran detains three more activists after Iranian-Canadian dies in jail
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2018 5:57:29 PM
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Poland says controversial Holocaust law isn't 'frozen'
On Saturday night, Channel 2 reported that Poland had decided to freeze the law making it a crime to say the Polish state or nation was complicit in the Holocaust.
By HERB KEINON \
2/25/2018 6:24:15 PM
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WATCH: Jordan displays military tech Israel faced in early wars
The Royal Tank Museum, inaugurated in January by King Abdullah, has been carefully selecting and refurbishing military vehicles for close to 10 years.
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 6:17:10 PM
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Modern Orthodox rabbis endorse organ donation as a mitzva
New ADI donor card issued to encourage religious to take part
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/25/2018 6:32:43 PM
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Nigeria says 110 girls unaccounted for after Boko Haram attack
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 6:39:39 PM
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Israel Navy kills Palestinian boatman after he strays from fishing zone
This is a developing story.
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 7:06:00 PM
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White House: Pressure on North Korea over nuclear program must continue
By REUTERS \
2/25/2018 7:17:52 PM
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IAF pilot error determined as cause of fighter jet crash
Israeli Air Force investigation reveals F-16 pilot and navigator failed to follow a precise action sequence due to stress.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/25/2018 7:32:51 PM
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Childhood kidney ailment may lead to end-stage disease in adulthood
The discovery identifies a new risk group for chronic renal failure, one of the most common diseases in the world.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/25/2018 7:38:02 PM
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Official: U.S. only permanent UNSC member against full Palestinian UN membership
Last Tuesday, Abbas told the Security Council in a speech that the Palestinians plan to step up their efforts to gain full membership at the UN.
By ADAM RASGON \
2/25/2018 7:48:54 PM
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U.S. Orthodox Jews accuse liberal streams of hijacking Kotel discourse
“The liberal streams are putting in a lot of effort to convince Israeli politicians that they are the power to be in the US.”
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
2/25/2018 8:15:20 PM
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Death of radical Haredi rabbi not the end of Haredi extremist struggle
Auerbach was considered to be a great Torah scholar as well as a fierce force against Haredi service in the IDF.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/25/2018 8:26:19 PM
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Report: Judge and lawyer coordinated ruling in major corruption case
"I will have to look really, really, surprised," wrote the judge.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2018 9:01:25 PM
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West Bank to be under curfew during Purim, IDF spokesperson says
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/25/2018 9:18:27 PM
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Labor Party membership surpasses 60,000
Labor and Zionist Union leader Avi Gabbay has traveled across the country, taking advantage of the free time that has resulted from not being a Knesset member.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/25/2018 9:30:07 PM
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Tunisian Islamist party turns to Jewish candidate in bid to bolster image
Tunisia is home to no more than 1,200 Jews and they have until now steered clear of political races, according to Perez Trabelsi, the head of the Jewish community.
By BEN LYNFIELD \
2/26/2018 9:20:50 AM
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Adding Fuel to the Fire
By EARL COX \
2/25/2018 9:59:54 PM
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Judge, lawyer off case after coordinating a ruling in corruption probe
"We will ask for a few more days," wrote Shavit, "but you can give us two".
"I will have to look really, really, surprised," Judge Ronit Poznanski-Katz responded.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/25/2018 10:08:41 PM
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Star power at the Berlinale
There was glamor galore at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival.
By HANNAH BROWN \
2/25/2018 10:03:06 PM
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Gal Gadot to present award at the Oscars
While Wonder Woman didn’t receive any nods from the big awards ceremonies this year, the film – and Gadot – received the National Board of Review’s Spotlight award.
By AMY SPIRO \
2/25/2018 10:10:53 PM
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Neurons and Synapres
By SAM GREENBLATT \
2/25/2018 10:20:51 PM
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‘But I’ve never been to a synagogue
This season, through Birthright Israel’s collaboration with the Genesis Philanthropy Group, over 2,000 Russian- speaking Jews from Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and other places will arrive in Israel.
By EVAN GORCHENKO \
2/25/2018 10:24:56 PM
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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt IDF reservists at U.S. college campus
During the panel discussion, protesters erupted into the room surrounding the speakers, shouting: “Fight the power, turn the tide, end Israeli apartheid.”
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/25/2018 10:32:26 PM
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THINK ABOUT IT: A new biography about the prime minister
Caspit laments Netanyahu’s unrealized potential.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
2/25/2018 10:33:56 PM
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February 26, 2018: Another vote for Netanyahu
Visions for the Israeli future, Polish Jewish relations and Israeli babies.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
2/25/2018 10:46:18 PM
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Black Christian Evangelicals are not happy with Israel’s refugee policy
When Israelis think about American Evangelicals, they imagine 60 million enthusiastic, flag-waving Israel supporters who look, well, like Mike Pence.
By FAYDRA L. SHAPIRO \
2/25/2018 10:53:44 PM
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Ban Hezbollah
The truth is that it is absolutely essential that the EU make a critical distinction between Islamists and the majority of Muslims.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/25/2018 10:58:59 PM
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Focusing on the superfluous
Statesmanship or lack thereof has been in the background of a long list of scandals and incidents that have rocked Israeli politics in recent years.
By ASSAF SHAPIRA,CHEN FRIEDBERG \
2/25/2018 11:03:56 PM
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REALITY CHECK: No politician is born to rule forever
“What’s the point of fighting for the country’s borders if we don’t know how to fight for what’s happening inside them.”
By JEFF BARAK \
2/25/2018 11:07:02 PM
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The Gush Katif Lesson and the Asylum Seekers
By DAVID MERHAV \
2/26/2018 8:03:46 AM