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Council of Jewish Women backs call to probe UNRWA for actions during Gaza crisis
ICJW sent letters of support to three US senators who have called for an independent investigation into UNRWA’s role during the current round of fighting.
By ANNA HIATT \
8/27/2014 12:00:16 AM
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With pressure off, blue-and-white takes on Bulgaria
Israel coach Erez Edelstein will allow his fringe players to prove their worth against Bulgaria in Larnaca, Cyprus on Wednesday.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/27/2014 12:40:25 AM
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Sinai Says: Hapoel Jerusalem on upward swing under ownership of forward-thinking Allon
Part of what has made Ori Allon a highly successful high-tech entrepreneur is his talent of selling a vision.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/27/2014 12:48:17 AM
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Analysis: Israel and the 'virtual coalition' against Hamas
A common interest and a common enemy are not always sufficient to cement an alliance with people, countries with different beliefs and traditions.
By Zvi Mazel \
8/27/2014 1:06:06 AM
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PFLP-GC denies Ahmed Jibril has been killed
Several reports claimed that members of a branch of al-Qaida operating in Syria had managed to kill Jibril, who is affiliated with the Syrian regime.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/27/2014 1:25:11 AM
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Netanyahu's approval ratings in a free-fall in light of latest Gaza cease-fire
The PM came back down to earth this week when data showed that 50% of Israelis are dissatisfied with him and just 38% satisfied.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/27/2014 8:25:54 AM
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Washington prepares to attack Islamic State targets in Syria
The US government has stepped up its efforts to increase its knowledge of Islamic State activities and assets in and around Raqqa, the group’s nominal capital.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
8/27/2014 1:54:01 AM
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The reach of Qatar's clout
Vast American infrastructure and key assets throughout the country require comprehensive security coordination with the Qatari government.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
8/27/2014 4:37:51 AM
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UN waits for Cairo cease-fire details before going forward with resolution
Jordan will continue to push for consultations on the draft resolution its diplomats presented to the Security Council on behalf of the Arab group at the UN.
By ANNA HIATT \
8/27/2014 2:13:58 AM
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Hurricane Cristobal gains strength in Atlantic
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 3:09:54 AM
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Another plot to overthrow Abbas?
Arab media reports claimed that former PA prime minister Salam Fayyad and senior PLO and Fatah officials were behind the effort to topple Abbas.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/27/2014 3:28:14 AM
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Four family members drown in Oregon lake
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 4:05:39 AM
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Analysis: How Israel made Hamas crawl to a cease-fire in Gaza
The most recent cease-fire is unlimited in time and Hamas was not promised anything except that which had been offered at the start of the military campaign.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
8/27/2014 9:02:55 AM
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Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar's chief assassin freed from jail
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 6:08:17 AM
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American man suspected of fighting with Islamic State is killed
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 6:21:01 AM
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Traffic accident in Jezreel Valley leaves 1 dead, 10 hurt
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 8:02:29 AM
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American suspected of fighting with Islamic State is killed in Syria
US confirms death of Minnesota man in embattled Mideastern country; FBI said to be investigating death of Douglas McAuthur McCain.
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 8:38:41 AM
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in Israel for 2014 EduAction Forum
Holon conference attracts prominent figures such as Peres, Piron and Peri.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 8:46:19 AM
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WATCH: IAF strikes rocket launchers hidden in Gaza school
Army releases footage of strike on school compound in Shejaiya where terrorists had concealed a rocket launcher.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 8:51:11 AM
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By Petra Marquardt-Bigman \
8/27/2014 10:45:48 AM
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Likud Central C'tee to meet in 2 week to discuss Gaza operation
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/27/2014 10:01:48 AM
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Leaders in southern Israel skeptical of Gaza cease-fire
"Tomorrow I'm going to bury two of my friends... just as I am going to bury my trust in the Israeli government," says Eshkol head.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 10:03:59 AM
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By Petra Marquardt-Bigman \
8/27/2014 10:24:47 AM
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IDF orders Israelis to keep distance from Golan border with Syria
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/27/2014 10:33:58 AM
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Erdogan says new Turkish cabinet to be announced on Friday
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 10:28:57 AM
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Polls: Israelis unhappy with truce, feel less secure than before Gaza operation
Likud Central C'tee to convene in 2 weeks to discuss operation; Bayit Yehudi says not leaving coalition.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/28/2014 12:45:05 AM
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IDF orders farmers, civilians to vacate Syria border area amid fierce Quneitra crossing battles
Fighting between Assad and rebels spills over into Israeli territory; IDF says three errant mortar shells land in Golan, causing damage.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/27/2014 11:40:48 AM
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Purported pro-Palestinian supporters attack Jewish couple in New York
Police reportedly believe the couple was singled out by gang because the husband was wearing a yarmulke.
By JTA \
8/27/2014 11:19:32 AM
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Three mortars from Syria land in Israeli Golan Heights
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 11:53:59 AM
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UN: Islamic State and Syrian government committing war crimes
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 12:03:13 PM
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Iran threatens military retaliation against Israel for alleged spy drone
"Our response to this aggression will not be diplomatic, we will retaliate in the battlefield, but will not necessarily announce it" Revolutionary Guard chief vows.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 12:15:14 PM
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Zara apologizes for 'concentration camp' tee-shirt
Spanish retailer discontinues sale of striped shirt with yellow star after it causes social media uproar.
By SAM SOKOL \
8/27/2014 12:39:02 PM
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IDF fires artillery at Syrian army post after cross-border gun fire wounds Israeli officer
Fighting between Assad and rebels spills over into Israel; Syrian rights group says Islamist fighters take control of Quneitra border crossing.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/27/2014 3:45:53 PM
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Stray fire from Syria wounds IDF officer
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 1:03:25 PM
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60-year-old man drowns at Gordon Beach in Tel Aviv
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 1:24:32 PM
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The Gaza War Comment Exchange: Clueless in Gaza
By DAVID TURNER \
8/27/2014 1:34:00 PM
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Iran: Gaza put the Zionist regime on its knees
Iranian Foreign Ministry congratulates "Palestinian resistance" on its "victory" over the "Zionist aggressors."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 1:54:21 PM
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IDF targets Syrian army post after Israeli officer hurt by cross-border fire
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/27/2014 1:58:23 PM
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Toddler hurt by Palestinian rioters throwing stones in West Bank
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 2:01:50 PM
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Cease fire?
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
8/27/2014 2:15:00 PM
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Embracing the sound
Harpist Marie-Pierre Langlamet joins the roster at the Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/27/2014 2:53:53 PM
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Germany won't join any military action in Syria-foreign ministry
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 3:05:08 PM
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70-year-old scuba diver drowns off of Caesarea coast
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 3:11:39 PM
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Monitor: Islamist fighters seize Syria crossing near Israel
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 3:43:04 PM
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Germany gives NGO large check to help Israeli trauma victims in South
Organization provides emergency assistance to residents of southern Israel trying to cope with aftermath of weeks-long Gaza operation.
By HERB KEINON \
8/27/2014 3:46:36 PM
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Culture, Economy Ministries withdraw Israeli funds from 'Palestinian' film
Israeli-Arab director presents film, which received nearly NIS 2 million in government subsidies, as coming from "Palestine" to Venice Film Festival.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/27/2014 4:15:24 PM
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Liberman: Israel can't ensure safety of citizens in the South as long as Hamas rules Gaza
FM says Israel mustn't make diplomatic agreement with Hamas; National Security Adviser Yossi Cohen says PA could potentially take over in Gaza.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 4:15:49 PM
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Incoming Turkish prime minister says EU membership strategic target
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 4:24:48 PM
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Iran likens Israelis to egg-stealing pigs from 'Angry Birds'
Iran's version of the popular phone app can be seen at a digital media exhibition in Tehran.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
8/27/2014 4:46:41 PM
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A song for ELUL: 'The song of the land
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See the transliterated version of the song in this month's issue of Jerusalem Post - IVRIT.
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
8/27/2014 5:03:18 PM
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After summer’s high death toll involving children, parents urged to keep youngsters safe
Other ways to promote children’s health during the new school year include carrying the right schoolbag and wearing the right shoes.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/27/2014 5:09:28 PM
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PM praises IAF's achievements in Gaza op
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 5:15:50 PM
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Home Front Command orders southern bomb shelters kept open
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/27/2014 5:17:41 PM
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Diving right in
The Diver Festival presents fascinating movement in the world of contemporary dance.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
8/27/2014 5:20:52 PM
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It all adds up for Spruance
The Secret Chiefs 3 rock concert will stir up a storm in Tel Aviv next week.
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/27/2014 5:21:25 PM
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Doing double duty
Violinist and conductor Maxim Vengerov brings his festival to Israel
By MAXIM REIDER \
8/27/2014 5:27:04 PM
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Gaels just want to have fun
Ken Loach’s fact-based film ‘Jimmy’s Hall’ takes us back to 1930s Ireland.
By HANNAH BROWN \
8/27/2014 5:31:49 PM
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Danon to High Court: Zoabi must be charged with incitement
Balad MK said during interview that Israel encourages kidnapping so long as it ignores the suffering of the Palestinians.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/27/2014 5:34:58 PM
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A cut above
Upscale yet casual, Brown serves delicious fare, be it for brunch, lunch or dinner.
By JASON MESKIN \
8/27/2014 5:40:54 PM
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A place for romance
Rama’s Kitchen in Nataf serves country-style food in an idyllic setting.
By JONATHAN GILAD \
8/27/2014 5:44:16 PM
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Iran says testing new nuclear enrichment machine, may irk West
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 5:46:42 PM
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Turkey's Davutoglu elected leader of ruling AK Party
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 5:47:33 PM
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One of the best breakfasts ever
Jerusalem’s Tmol Shilshom serves up a world-class kosher buffet.
By MARGARET STONER \
8/30/2014 3:45:24 PM
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Science in a scoop
The -196 ice cream parlor has a few parlor tricks up its sleeve.
By SHAWN RODGERS \
8/30/2014 3:46:04 PM
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The One Day generation
The biggest thing that most of us can do in this generation consists of the smallest acts.
By YONATAN GORDON \
8/27/2014 6:03:29 PM
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Germany steps up fight against far rightists after neo-Nazi murders
German authorities failed to view crimes as racially motivated, did not connect several murders perpetrated by neo-Nazi cell of National Socialist Underground.
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 6:11:22 PM
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Top Saudi officials head to Qatar in an effort to heal breach
By REUTERS \
8/27/2014 6:21:33 PM
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Amidror: Israel's red line with Syria is the border, and if anyone crosses it they should be killed
Former National Security Council head says if Nusra Front takes control of Golan Heights, threats of radical Islam will not stop on frontiers of Israel, but spread out to Western countries.
By HERB KEINON \
8/27/2014 6:24:19 PM
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Supermarket chains pledge to distribute multiuse baskets, once free plastic bag ban becomes law
Environmental Protection Minister: "The use of plastic bags has turned into an addiction, which has become a dangerous and polluting dependence."
By SHARON UDASIN \
8/27/2014 6:42:58 PM
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Hamas' leader Ismail Haniyeh resurfaces in Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 6:45:12 PM
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Rivlin urges support for Gaza Strip communities and their surrounds
President says differences over commencement of new school year should be settled as quickly as possible to ensure children get back to school on time.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/27/2014 7:00:42 PM
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Syrian mortar hits Israeli Golan Hights
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/27/2014 7:00:47 PM
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2 Israelis injured by cross-border fire from Syria
IDF directs artillery fire at Syrian army post; some 200 rebels including Al-Nusra take Quneitra crossing, engage 100 Syrian army soldiers in town.
By HERB KEINON,YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/27/2014 7:29:12 PM
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Israelis to celebrate 'International Bat Night' on Thursday evening
Activities are scheduled to be held for families at Yarkon National Park, Qumran National Park and Hai Bar Nature Reserve in Yotvata.
By SHARON UDASIN \
8/27/2014 8:14:42 PM
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Netanyahu: Hamas suffered its greatest blow since it was founded
Moderate forces in Middle East bring new diplomatic opportunities for Israel, prime minister says.
By HERB KEINON \
8/27/2014 8:55:02 PM
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Ismail Haniyeh makes first appearance since start of Gaza operation
Head of Hamas's political wing speaks in front of thousands as Gaza celebrates what it says is a victory over Israel.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/27/2014 9:05:13 PM
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PM addresses nation
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 9:09:33 PM
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Defense minister says Israel will not accept reality of constant rockets
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 9:32:56 PM
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Izaddin al-Kassam spokesman declares victory in Gaza
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/27/2014 9:25:04 PM
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Taking the Manhattan Transfer to Tel Aviv
After four decades, Israeli-born Yaron Gershovsky is still ‘keeping it fresh’ as the musical director and pianist for the world renowned vocal group.
By DAVID BRINN \
8/27/2014 9:52:27 PM
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Moshe Ya'alon to the nation: Hamas has been set back by years
Defense minister says that the atmosphere in Gaza is one of frustration and anger; rebuilding in Gaza will take years directing difficult questions at Hamas.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/27/2014 9:54:13 PM
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DANCE REVIEW
Clipa Visual Theater – ‘Forever’ Tel Aviv Museum, August 24
By ORA BRAFMAN \
8/27/2014 10:07:34 PM
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Gaza sees that violence works, Indyk says
Former US diplomat: Obama was "enraged" by Israeli moves, treatment of Kerry; Palestinians witness Hamas, Islamic State effective use of violence.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
8/27/2014 10:25:36 PM
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Mortar shells spill over from Syria, IDF spokeswoman says
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2014 11:07:57 PM
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Hamas’s useful idiots
Hamas will restock its arsenal of rockets, and dig new attack tunnels, diverting massive financial and human resources away from the Palestinian future and toward violence and death.
By TAL KEINAN \
8/27/2014 10:30:10 PM
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Isolating Hamas via a diplomatic move
A declaration on the acceptance of the Saudi-initiated plan could change the momentum in the region, and weaken Hamas and the Iranian coalition.
By ALEX MINTZ \
8/27/2014 10:40:21 PM
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Cease-fire opportunities
It is now important for Israel, Egypt, the US and other countries interested in seeing quiet restored to the Gaza Strip to take advantage of Hamas’s weakened position.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/27/2014 11:00:09 PM
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The Sinai plan
A 20 km slice, north to south, could be given to the Gazans to camp in while their cities are rebuilt.
By STEPHEN GABRIEL ROSENBERG \
8/27/2014 11:10:59 PM
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'Who will take care of us now?'
First of two mortar victims killed in last hour of Gaza war laid to rest; Zeevik Etzion was the first person to arrive to make sure she was not hurt.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/27/2014 11:12:44 PM
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ENCOUNTERING PEACE: A time to destroy, a time to build
Israel must have mechanisms to guarantee its security and to ensure that Gaza will not rearm itself for the next war.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
8/27/2014 11:18:12 PM
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Summer in Sweden
Today, Jewish people in Europe are once more persecuted for their nationalistic sentiments and perceived as outsiders for their religious choices.
By IDA ERIKSSON \
8/27/2014 11:23:12 PM
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WASHINGTON WATCH: It’s the money, stupid
Recent polls show Republicans are more sympathetic to Israel than Democrats, who are more pessimistic that the two sides can ever make peace.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
8/27/2014 11:26:15 PM
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Hamas’s disastrous strategy
Only Qatar and Turkey – long-standing supporters of Hamas – have sided with Hamas.
By FABIO RAFAEL FIALLO \
8/27/2014 11:31:22 PM
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Don’t take the money and run: How Israeli nonprofits should respond to donations
Nonprofits have issued a multitude of requests for funding: by mail, by phone calls made by telemarketing agencies, and by personal phone calls from their executives and board members.
By STEPHEN G. DONSHIK \
8/27/2014 11:35:15 PM
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MEDIA COMMENT: Accountability? Not in Israel
Personal foibles, ideological, economic policies are regularly attacked, yet our media is mostly derelict when it comes to holding politicians accountable.
By YISRAEL MEDAD,ELI POLLAK \
8/27/2014 11:37:08 PM
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Facebook unfriended by war
When Israel quit Gaza in 2005 and left it in Palestinian hands, Hamas abducted Palestinian Authority leaders, dragged them to the rooftops and threw them off.
By ALAN KAUFMAN \
8/27/2014 11:41:49 PM