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Confrontation in the Eastern Mediterranean
Scientists have observed a buildup of tectonic strain under the Turkish Sea of Marmara, which could soon trigger a massive earthquake.
By ROBERT ELLIS \
7/28/2019 12:04:03 AM
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Qatar’s new tactic is to control the world of academia
The Qatari regime, long known for its robust sponsorship of terrorism and devaluation of human rights, has employed a new tactic to exert foreign influence and evade international condemnation.
By NOAH PHILLIPS \
7/28/2019 12:19:57 AM
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Editor's Notes: Post-Bahrain moves
Without a clear and open outline to the “Deal of the Century,” it is hard to determine how the future plan will fare.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/28/2019 12:22:57 AM
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Antisemitism, anti-Zionism and ‘the occupation’
The main reason why many people have turned against Israel is “the occupation.”
By MOSHE DANN \
7/28/2019 12:29:20 AM
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Generational divide among Israelis and Palestinians may be explained
The Irish fund has long been considered to be a model for promoting Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation because it enabled Unionists and Irish nationalists to come together and understand each other.
By JONAH NAGHI \
7/28/2019 12:37:45 AM
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The real value of shade
A government report reveals that the cumulative benefit from providing shade can save thousands of shekels per person each year.
By RACHELI WACKS \
7/28/2019 12:53:36 AM
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The delights of Dubrovnik
Within the modern city of Dubrovnik itself, set between the sea and high steep cliffs, is the preserved area referred to as “the Old Town,” which is where we based our stay.
By DIANE AND JAC FRIEDGUT \
7/28/2019 12:56:35 AM
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An oasis in Tirat Carmel
Last month a 61-room hotel and spa – the Kedem Hotel – opened on the edge of town, overlooking the forested Monheim Park on one side and a few steps from the pastoral path leading to the Galim Stream
By HERB KEINON \
7/28/2019 12:58:11 AM
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Boteach to debate Messianic Jew on whether New Testament is antisemitic
The popular rabbi will be defending the position that the New Testament contains "blatant antisemitic statements."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/28/2019 11:33:59 AM
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U.S. Marines 'likely' to enter Venezuela, says Socialist Party VP
U.S.-Venezuela tensions have escalated this year since Juan Guaido, leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, invoked the constitution to assume an interim presidency in January.
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 2:29:41 AM
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New TAU study identifies genes that can protect cells from Zika virus
Research may eventually lead to "a novel antiviral therapy" to fight the virus, which has affected over 60 million people worldwide, often causing severe brain anomalies in infants.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/28/2019 11:55:41 AM
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Dueling meteor showers to peak on Monday night with new moon
These meteors can appear anywhere in the sky, not just in the constellation they're named after.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/28/2019 12:05:36 PM
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UN forum singles out Israel, saying it violated women’s and human rights
Israel was the only country named Tuesday as a violator or trouble spot by the 54-nation UN Economic and Social Council.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
7/28/2019 4:05:33 AM
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Bernie Sanders would use foreign aid as leverage on Israel
"I think what has happened is in recent years under Netanyahu you have an extreme right-wing government with many racist tendencies."
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
7/29/2019 5:23:52 AM
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Vilnius mayor orders removal of plaque honoring alleged war criminal
Ordered by Mayor Remigijus Šimašius, the removal on Saturday of the plaque honoring Jonas Noreika from the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences follows last week’s vote by the city council.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
7/28/2019 4:23:42 AM
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Newly discovered account of 1933 Reichstag fire casts doubt on Nazi narrative
The seat of the German parliament was burned down on February 27, 1933. Dutch Communist Marinus van der Lubbe was convicted of arson and executed.
By ALEX WINSTON \
7/28/2019 12:29:39 PM
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Ted Cruz: Growth of Hezbollah in Latin America remains unchecked
‘Time for Latin America to reckon with the significant and the dangerous presence of Hezbollah in the region’
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
7/31/2019 10:21:49 AM
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N.Korea releases detained Russian fishing boat - Russian embassy
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 7:41:41 AM
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Graffiti and damage to trucks in the Israeli-Arab village, Kfar Kassem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/28/2019 8:35:55 AM
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60-year-old cyclist killed in Ramle
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/28/2019 8:42:33 AM
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Shmuli slams Shaffir, signaling he won't bolt Labor for new left-wing bloc
Blue and White invites him to join
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/28/2019 5:27:53 PM
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Woman dies while trying to reach ‘Into the Wild’ bus in Alaska
"Ms. Maikamava apparently lost her footing and her grip on the rope," he said in an email
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 9:28:57 AM
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Why have more countries not moved their embassies to Jerusalem? - report
“Strengthening Jerusalem’s status in the world is the most important goal I have set for myself as foreign minister,” Israel Katz said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/28/2019 5:37:26 PM
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Yuval Noah Harari self-censors Russian translation of latest book
He said he agreed to some changes so “ideas in the book reach the Russian readers, specifically because the book still contains a lot of criticism of the Putin regime,” Harari told Haaretz.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
7/28/2019 11:58:21 AM
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Las Vegas invaded by massive swarm of grasshoppers
Nevada's entomologist assured people that the grasshoppers would continue their migration and leave Las Vegas area within the next two or three weeks.
By ALON EINHORN \
7/28/2019 1:09:36 PM
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Yiddish poet Avraham Sutzkever: Poetry saved my life
“You could take Sutzkever’s life from beginning to end and it would be the most astonishing guide to the most dramatic moments in Jewish history of the 20th century,” Yiddish scholar Ruth Wisse said.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
7/28/2019 10:06:15 AM
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Russia detains more than 1,000 people in opposition crackdown
Chants of "Russia without Putin" and "Putin resign" echoed through central Moscow as guardsmen clad in riot gear beat back protesters with batons and roughly detained people.
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 10:20:06 AM
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Israelis detained in Cyprus gang-rape case land in Israel, UK girl arrested
The release of the Israelis is probably in response to the girl changing her version of the story, which harmed her accountability.
By ALON EINHORN \
7/29/2019 11:48:31 AM
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Taliban reject direct talks with Afghan government
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 10:26:32 AM
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Iran intends to restart activities at Arak heavy water nuclear reactor
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 10:36:50 AM
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Benjamin Netanyahu enters cabinet meeting with David Friedman by his side
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/28/2019 11:01:12 AM
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Israel, U.S. carry out successful test of Arrow-3 missile over Alaska
Test comes days after Iran tested a medium-range ballistic missile.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/29/2019 5:36:47 AM
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Iran says a European naval coalition for Gulf would send hostile message - report
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 11:14:34 AM
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Supreme Court approves Likud-Kulanu deal
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/28/2019 11:15:38 AM
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Netanyahu: Execution of Arrow 3 anti-missile 'perfect'
Netanyahu said that the execution was “perfect,” and Arrow 3’s hit on the target was a “bull's eye.”
By HERB KEINON \
7/28/2019 9:24:43 PM
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UK's Labour will do everything it can to prevent a no-deal Brexit
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 11:33:28 AM
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About RwandAir
From its hub at the heart of Africa at Kigali International Airport, RwandAir is reputed for its excellent on-time performance
By RWANDAIR MANAGEMENT \
7/29/2019 11:18:54 AM
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Israeli satellite 'Amos-17' to be launched into space next week from Florida
Amos-17's objective would be to provide TV, cellular and internet services to Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
By ALON EINHORN \
7/29/2019 5:30:11 AM
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Seven tiger cubs found dead in Vietnam
This is not the only arrest of smugglers this week in South East Asia - There was a record seizure in Singapore of nine tons of ivory and a stash of pangolin scales on its way to Vietnam.
By BENJY SINGER \
7/28/2019 6:13:55 PM
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Himalayan Salt Lamps Actually Work – 10 Health Benefits You Should Know About
Ever since they got introduced in the market, there have been many myths and facts about Himalayan Salt Lamps.
By Leo Giosuè \
7/28/2019 1:18:38 PM
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Gal Gadot’s daughter flying high as voice of Angry Birds movie character
Gadot wrote “Looks like I’m out of the job .. so proud of my little Hatchling Alma and all her hard work on Angry Birds 2. ”
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/29/2019 5:25:54 AM
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Iranian president: Foreign forces would stoke regional tension
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 1:42:26 PM
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Iran: Britain's seizure of Iranian tanker is violation of nuclear deal
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 1:49:08 PM
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Iran says meeting with parties to nuclear deal 'constructive'
"All our steps taken so far are reversible if other parties to the deal fulfill their commitments," an Iranian diplomat told Reuters before the extraordinary meeting was due to start.
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 6:13:38 PM
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Palestinian detained for allegedly sleeping with 13 years old Israeli girl
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/28/2019 2:44:19 PM
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Electric car revolution could make traffic worse - report
"There is a real risk that the smart transportation revolution will lead to a worsening of driving conditions, congestion and parking problems, especially in city centers," said the report.
By EYTAN HALON \
7/28/2019 8:46:51 PM
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Iran negotiator says meeting on nuclear deal was constructive
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 3:50:25 PM
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Iran says meeting with parties to 2015 nuclear deal was 'constructive'
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 3:42:41 PM
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Brooklyn Park shooting leaves one dead, 11 injured - NYPD says
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/28/2019 3:46:30 PM
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Fire breaks out in Lotem, residents evacuated from their homes
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/28/2019 3:55:48 PM
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Memorial unveiled for Ukrainian Jews massacred in Holocaust
The headstone was placed over a mass grave for 1,200 men, women and children killed in Sadigura.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
7/29/2019 5:22:50 AM
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Explosion hits Kabul during rush hour, casualties feared - official
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 4:05:26 PM
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Peretz succeeds in keeping Shmuli in Labor
Shmuli slams Shaffir, rejects Blue and White.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/29/2019 12:05:49 AM
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Iran condemns UK during meeting with Oman's foreign minister
Iran has already seized a UK tanker in response and London has said it will attempt to protect its ships from more Iranian harassment.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/28/2019 6:42:11 PM
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Almost NIS 1m. raised in crowdfunding appeal in support of Ramle widow
The shooting victim was gunned down in front of his wife and children.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
7/30/2019 7:07:15 AM
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Russia and Turkey are becoming allies, overshadowing Israel - analysis
As Turkey and Russia grow closer they inevitably also grow closer in their work on ending the Syrian conflict and also on other regional and international issues.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/29/2019 5:29:18 AM
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After' Orange is New Black': Scottish officials crack down kosher inmates
“You don’t have to be Jewish to love Levy’s,” but you do have to be Jewish to get kosher eats these days in the Scottish prison system.
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/30/2019 1:40:17 AM
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Oman, Iran cooperating on navigation in Hormuz - Oman minister
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 5:43:23 PM
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Afghan VP candidate injured as Kabul blast kills two, wounds another 25
At least 25 civilians were injured in the blast that occurred on a road near the private Ghalib University and Shahid Square, a four-way intersection, interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said.
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 5:57:12 PM
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Pope offers prayers for migrants killed in Mediterranean shipwreck
The pope appealed to the international community to act promptly to guarantee safety and dignity for all.
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 6:09:16 PM
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Likud adorns HQ with Trump, Putin, Modi
Folkman quits after Supreme Court approves Likud-Kulanu deal
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/28/2019 9:26:38 PM
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Argentinian Jews able to vote despite fast, Israel's chief rabbi rules
While it is preferable to vote in the evening after the fast is over, Jews who are unable to do so may vote during the day.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
7/28/2019 8:28:59 PM
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Accessibility – a major component toward leading a normal life
As a former commander in chief of the IAF, Weizman had a soft spot for all Air Force personnel, especially combat pilots.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/29/2019 5:32:27 AM
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Israeli recycling technology aims to revolutionize global waste
Producing one ton of UBQ material is equivalent to stopping the melting of 35 square-meters of arctic ice.
By EYTAN HALON \
7/29/2019 6:40:45 PM
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Rafi Peretz: Ayelet Shaked will lead Union of Right-Wing Parties
“In the Knesset we will operate as an independent faction,” said Bennett during a Facebook live stream video.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/28/2019 7:55:01 PM
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Over a thousand people march in Tel Aviv to defend LGBTQ lives
After the Friday attack of an LGBTQ youth outside Beit Dror hostel in Tel Aviv, the public march to defend human rights.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
7/28/2019 8:28:21 PM
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Illegal immigrants released pending appeal against deportation
Approximately 100 children born in Israel to foreign workers face deportation from Israel.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/29/2019 5:35:26 AM
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32,000 Jews live in Baltimore district, Trump: 'No human' wants to
Elijah Cummings, bashed by Trump, helps sponsor month-long summer program in Israel for black students
By HERB KEINON \
7/28/2019 10:16:08 PM
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Sharks are aggregating in Israel, says Haifa researcher
Furthermore, because sharks aren’t kosher, they’re not being fished for “and we've created somewhat of a safe haven for them, unlike in many nearby regions,” he said.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
7/30/2019 1:45:46 AM
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On My Mind: EU’s grim focus on younger European Jews
80% of younger Jews did not report harassment incidents to authorities, as well as 51% of those who suffered antisemitic violence and chose not to contact law enforcement.
By KENNETH BANDLER \
7/29/2019 3:46:22 PM
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Greek foreign minister: Israel must understand our problems with Turkey
Tension is high in the eastern Mediterranean.
By HERB KEINON \
7/29/2019 5:34:23 AM
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Trump's aide: Comments on Cummings hyperbole, not racism
"No human being would want to live there," Trump said of Cumming's Baltimore district.
By REUTERS \
7/28/2019 10:00:17 PM
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July, 29, 2019: Boris Johnson: Hope in the air
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
7/28/2019 10:00:18 PM
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Ideological compromises
Larger parties mean less votes that go to waste for parties that do not cross the 3.25% threshold – Zehut and the New Right are two examples from the last election.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/28/2019 10:07:38 PM
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Reality Check: When politics gets personal
If Peretz doesn’t join the Barak-inspired Democratic Union, he risks leading Labor to political extinction.
By JEFF BARAK \
7/29/2019 10:26:24 AM
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Think About It: That’s the way it is
I haven’t finished reading the book, but assume that the analysis does not end up telling people to accept the reality as “that’s the way it is.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
7/28/2019 10:25:36 PM
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Turkey's Erdogan: Whoever is on Israel's side, we are against them
Erdogan made the comments as he addressed senior provincial officials from the ruling AKP party in Ankara.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/28/2019 10:45:56 PM
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Israel dominates Lithuania, wins B Pool to advance in Olympic qualifying
The blue-and-white beat Lithuania in the playoff round on Friday and Saturday, winning the first two games in the best-of-three series in Utena, Lithuania, 12-2 and 15-0, respectively.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/28/2019 11:30:28 PM