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Update: Syrian air defenses intercept 'hostile targets' near Damascus
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 12:07:41 AM
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Analysis: Airstrike in Damascus an embarrassment for Syrian regime at crucial time
For months it has been relatively quiet.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/26/2018 12:12:04 AM
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Syrian news agency SANA reported three Syrian soldiers were wounded in strikes
By MAARIV ONLINE \
12/26/2018 12:20:19 AM
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Syrian air defenses confront Israeli missiles above Damascus
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 12:23:16 AM
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Suspicious Iranian cargo plane left Damascus minutes before airstrike
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/26/2018 12:51:43 AM
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Suspicious Iranian cargo plane left Damascus minutes before airstrike
According to the site Flightradar24.com, the Boeing 747-281F left Damascus and flew due east towards Tehran, climbing to 30,000 feet and then crossing into Iraq after ten in the evening.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/26/2018 12:59:25 AM
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December 25, 2018: Greatness and tragedy
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
12/26/2018 1:24:50 AM
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Report: IDF destroyed cache of Iranian Fajr-5 missiles in Syria strike
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 1:40:41 AM
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Bringing the art of life to news
The Eretz Israel Museum showcases the 2018 World Press Photo and Local Testimony exhibit.
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/26/2018 2:00:42 AM
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Report: Delegation of senior Hezbollah officials a target of airstrikes in Syria
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 2:21:53 AM
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Heroes in our midst
A round-up of news from around Israel.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/26/2018 2:25:03 AM
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Islamic State (ISIS) claims attack on Libya's Foreign Ministry in Tripoli
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 2:26:09 AM
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Britain commissions review of Christian persecution worldwide
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 2:27:15 AM
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Heavy security as China opens trial of prominent rights lawyer
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 3:20:36 AM
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German foreign ministry slams Palestinian Mission for support of PFLP terror
The Palestinian Mission eventually deleted the pro-PFLP Facebook post.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
12/26/2018 3:49:37 AM
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Japan to announce withdrawal from International Whaling Commission on Wednesday
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 4:42:56 AM
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China blames unemployed man for bus hijacking in which 8 killed
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 4:51:22 AM
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Groin strain forces early exit for LeBron James
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 5:23:41 AM
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IDF: Brick is wrong – we are ready and prepared for war
Public spat between military and IDF ombudsman continues.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/26/2018 5:59:08 AM
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State media: Syrian air defences confront Israeli missiles above Damascus
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 5:38:12 AM
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Stocks under a cloud as US political tumult adds to growth anxiety
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 5:47:17 AM
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Report: Erdan to appoint police chief if Attorney-General okays
Traditionally, it is frowned upon or even illegal to make major appointments during election season to avoid impropriety regarding the appointment.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/26/2018 5:54:10 AM
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Koreas inaugurate rail, joint road project, but sanctions delay construction
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 6:06:47 AM
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Indonesia issues "extreme weather" warning for tsunami-hit coast near Krakatau
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 6:31:31 AM
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Senior Hezbollah leaders injured in Israeli airstrike in Syria's Damascus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 6:42:50 AM
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Lapid: If the center does not rally behind me, Netanyahu will be elected
"I am not on the left, I do not rule out a coalition meeting with the Likud, but I will not sit with Netanyahu if an indictment is filed against him," he added.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 8:17:10 AM
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Eilat stays hot, into State Cup quarters
Beersheba, Rishon, Gilboa/Galil also qualify for last-8 • Holon, Jerusalem triumph in BSL
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
12/26/2018 8:39:19 AM
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Netanyahu: 'Settlements in grave danger if Left triumphs'
Key settler leaders had earlier said that they planned to boycott the meeting with Netanyahu to protest his failure to meet their demands with regard to security measures in the West Bank.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/26/2018 8:44:52 AM
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Knesset Speaker: I will not let session end until bill to disperse passes
By the end of the day, the bill to disperse the Knesset should be passed into law.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/26/2018 8:50:31 AM
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Attorney-General to rule on Netanyahu indictment within a month and half
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 9:12:08 AM
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UMass student asked to remove ‘F*** Nazis’ sign because it’s not inclusionary
“I thought maybe if I hang the sign up, maybe the person who drew the swastika will see it and see someone condemning their actions, even if the administration doesn’t do it,” she told BuzzFeed.
By SAM SOKOL/JTA \
12/26/2018 9:13:18 AM
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Knesset passes law to prevent early release for terrorists
The legislation will hinder terrorists from being released after two-thirds of their sentences, a privilege given to other inmates who demonstrate remorse during their time served.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 9:56:46 AM
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Rivlin honors Rambo the dog for aiding in Barkan terrorist capture
Rambo was injured in the operation, but it set to recover and return to active duty.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 10:23:51 AM
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Were Hezbollah members targeted near Damascus?
Mountain highway from Beirut to Damascus has been frequent target of past airstrikes, but claims that Hezbollah leaders were targeted leave questions about why they traveled to Syria
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/26/2018 10:28:32 AM
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Private buyers of Iran crude had no problems exporting it
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 10:39:31 AM
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Netanyahu: Fate of nation and the settlements hinges on next election
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/26/2018 10:48:24 AM
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Barkat launches campaign slogan for Likud primaries
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 11:02:53 AM
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Report: Arab League considers returning Syria to its ranks
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 11:07:01 AM
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Rock throwing ramps up with 10 incidents in one day
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 11:20:02 AM
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Construction underway on second Tel Aviv light rail line
The line will run entirely overground and will connect to the Red Line, currently under construction, and the Green Line, where work is due to start next month.
By EYTAN HALON \
12/26/2018 11:28:08 AM
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Former Jerusalem mayor Barkat formally announces he's running with Likud
Other political figures announced their campaigns for the upcoming elections this week.
By CASSANDRA GOMES-HOCHBERG \
12/26/2018 11:39:48 AM
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Ramming attack in West Bank, Palestinian driver shot
Authorities are investigating the incident.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 11:39:55 AM
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Knesset Speaker: I will not let session end until dispersal bill passes
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 12:22:31 PM
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Russia asks West to try to calm its Kerch Strait tensions with Ukraine
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 12:23:32 PM
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Will Israel's chief U.N. envoy Danon quit to run with Likud?
Danon secured a number of institutional success for Israel, including the UN’s recognition of Yom Kippur as an official holiday.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/26/2018 12:38:07 PM
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Joint List leader Odeh: We can topple Netanyahu
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 1:27:16 PM
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Population strains
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
12/26/2018 1:43:02 PM
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Israel foils smuggling of rare birds at Ben Gurion Airport
"The establishment of INPA's new intelligence unit has a significant contribution in our efforts to advance law enforcement and protecting wildlife," Shamir added.
By CASSANDRA GOMES-HOCHBERG \
12/26/2018 1:44:30 PM
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Report: Russia says Israeli strikes in Syria threatened civilian aircraft
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 1:46:56 PM
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Israel to grant Intel 700 million shekel for expansion
It noted that along with the $5 billion investment, the government expects Intel to hire 250 new employees and make 2.1 billion shekels in local purchases.
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 1:49:10 PM
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Russia's accusation: Israel's attack of 6 F-16 planes is 'provocation'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 1:53:42 PM
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Israel Railways CEO Shahar Ayalon to step down
Last week, a war of words broke out between Ayalon and Transportation Minister Israel Katz as a result of persistent malfunctions on the new electrified railway.
By EYTAN HALON \
12/26/2018 1:55:30 PM
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President Rivlin urges clean and fair elections, warns of incitement
The political system in Israel continues to be largely based on group identity, he said: "Tell me which tribe you belong to, and I'll tell you which party you vote for."
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/26/2018 2:14:49 PM
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Record 4 million tourists to visit Israel by end of 2018
There were approximately 13% more tourist entries in 2018 than 2017. Comparatively, the increase in global tourism has only grown by 4%.
By YVETTE J. DEANE \
12/26/2018 2:41:24 PM
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How many English-speaking MKs will make it through next elections?
None of the Anglo MKs can be certain they will be in the 21st Knesset, which might not end up having an MK born in an English speaking country.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/26/2018 3:04:53 PM
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Netanyahu: We stand firm against Iran in Syria despite Trump's decision
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 3:25:45 PM
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Netanyahu: We are developing defense systems that no other country has
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 3:28:01 PM
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If Music Be the Food of Love...
By DOROTHEA SHEFER-VANSON \
12/26/2018 3:29:16 PM
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Netanyahu: Israel acting against Iranian entrenchment in Syria
Hours after attack near Damascus Netanyahu said Israel acting against Iranian entrenchment in Syria 'during these days'.
By HERB KEINON,ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/26/2018 4:02:21 PM
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Syrian air defense missiles: Everything you need to know
The layers of air defense that Syria has should be able to confront some of the threats thrown at the regime.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/26/2020 11:54:36 AM
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PA foils Hamas attempt to convene Palestinian parliament
In yet another sign of mounting tensions between the two parties, the Palestinian Authority on Wednesday foiled an attempt by Hamas officials to hold a press conference in Ramallah.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/26/2018 4:42:53 PM
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U.S. Justice Ginsburg released from hospital after cancer surgery
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 4:47:44 PM
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Additional case of measles disease reportedly threatening train passengers
The statement by the Health Ministry urged individuals who were born after 1957 and didn't receive the necessary two vaccinations to immediately get themselves examined for the disease.
By URI BOLLAG \
12/26/2018 5:14:12 PM
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Woman fined by Rabbinical Court for seeking police assistance
Ex-husband allegedly owes NIS 100,000 in child support payments and harassed his former wife and her partner.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/26/2018 5:24:14 PM
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Will Israel Bar Association president allegations end Shaked’s revolution?
Even if Shaked gets her justice minister job back, without Naveh as an ally, her judicial revolution may be stalled from here on in.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/26/2018 5:46:07 PM
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Watch: Hebrew University exhibition sheds light on South African Jewry
Event took place on December 23 on the Mount Scopus campus.
By DENNIS ZINN \
12/26/2018 5:54:46 PM
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IDF soldiers found and destroyed a fifth Hezbollah terror tunnel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 5:58:43 PM
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Netanyahu attempted to lower the threshold for disbanding the government
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 6:25:28 PM
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Bill to disperse Knesset passes first reading
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 6:30:30 PM
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IDF destroys fifth attack tunnel crossing from Lebanon into Israel
"The IDF views the Lebanese government as responsible for the digging of the tunnels and for the consequences of its action," the IDF said.
By URI BOLLAG \
12/26/2018 6:45:20 PM
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Knesset officially disperses ahead of early election
Despite its legal dispersal, the Knesset will continue passing laws next week, but only those that the coalition and opposition support.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/26/2018 6:50:06 PM
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Edelstein: Balad contributes nothing to Israel
By MAARIV ONLINE \
12/26/2018 7:03:30 PM
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‘Prayer is all we have’
Brother of Givat Asaf wounded soldier Nethaniel Felber tells the ‘Post’ the doctors are still unsure what the future looks like.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/26/2018 7:43:17 PM
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Bill to disperse Knesset advances to second and third reading
By MAARIV ONLINE \
12/26/2018 8:07:27 PM
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Who will be running Netanyahu's campaign in the next election?
With three former campaign heads having turned state’s witness, will Yair Netanyahu play a key role in the election campaign?
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/26/2018 8:18:38 PM
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Knesset dispersion bill passes second and third reading
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 8:40:30 PM
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Air Force One has been reportedly spotted flying over Europe
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2018 8:45:03 PM
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Action in Syria
As the IDF demonstrated this week, it will not hesitate to take action against Iran in Syria or elsewhere if Israel’s security is threatened.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/26/2018 9:22:32 PM
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Trump makes surprise visit to U.S. troops in Iraq
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 9:28:10 PM
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Trump defends his Syria pullout while on surprise visit to Iraq
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 9:29:58 PM
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Abandoning the Kurds gives Iran free rein in Syria
President Donald J. Trump’s decision to quit Syria opens the door for Iran to expand its influence in Syria, jeopardizing Israel’s security.
By DAVID L. PHILLIPS \
12/26/2018 9:37:44 PM
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Encountering Peace: No deal of the century!
What Trump has actually done is completely removing the negotiating table.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
12/26/2018 9:42:59 PM
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Are we going to allow the Jewish people to be divided and conquered from within?
The year 2018 has provided a series of reminders that antisemitism, the world’s oldest hatred, is alive and well in our country.
By ADAM MILSTEIN \
12/26/2018 9:50:40 PM
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Israeli klezmer, Balkan, Gypsy band Gute Gute expands beyond weddings
Amitai Mann sat down with The Jerusalem Post to discuss being one of the most sought-after wedding bands in Israel.
By ARIEL DOMINIQUE HENDELMAN \
12/26/2018 9:50:44 PM
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Zoabi unlikely to return to next Knesset
Zoabi has long been one of the Knesset’s most controversial members, since first being elected to the legislature in 2009.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/26/2018 9:54:05 PM
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Why the emergence of US politicians supporting BDS is troubling
Recently, several congresswomen, including Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omer have come out in support of BDS.
By EZRA BERNSTEIN \
12/26/2018 9:58:35 PM
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Washington Watch: Trump’s Xmas gift to himself
Just when all looked hopeless, Santa’s elves came to the rescue.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
12/26/2018 10:00:13 PM
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Land merchants in Judea and Samaria – and human rights organizations' silence
This week, Ahmad Salama Badawi, 58, a Palestinian land merchant, from Jaljulya, was murdered. Badawi was one of the most recognizable land merchants.
By NATI ROM \
12/26/2018 10:03:14 PM
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Now they call us ‘White Jews’: A new American antisemitism
If you remain silent when you hear the term “white Jews,” you are not doing your part to stop this creeping hatred.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/26/2018 10:03:39 PM
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Gantz, Ya’alon said to be floating idea of a ‘generals party’
Gantz has been considering many political options and appears to be leaning toward forming a “party of generals” that can attract Israelis who vote on security.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/26/2018 10:08:02 PM
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Netanyahu scheduled to meet with Bolsonaro on Friday
This will be the first-ever visit by a sitting Israeli prime minister to Brazil, the fifth most populous country in the world, and the country with the world’s eighth largest economy.
By HERB KEINON \
12/26/2018 10:42:23 PM
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Trump makes surprise Iraq visit, justifies Syria pullout
"I think a lot of people are going to come around to my way of thinking. It's time for us to start using our head," the president told reporters at the Al Asad Air Base.
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 10:42:38 PM
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UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey posed to lead Middle East space industry
Experts say new major players have emerged in a field long dominated by Israel and Iran.
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/26/2018 11:27:35 PM
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Pakistan shutters int'l NGOs, cutting off basic services for 11 m. people
Analysts say the Islamabad is worried about entities involved in sensitive matters related to security and religion.
By ARSHAD MEHMOOD / THE MEDIA LINE \
12/26/2018 11:40:12 PM
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Dow rebounds with dramatic point surge after week-long plummet
"You cannot make the assumption that this correction is over, but today's action is definitely a very positive signal."
By REUTERS \
12/26/2018 11:48:32 PM