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Israel announces names of 26 Palestinians to be freed in third stage of prisoner releases
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 12:09:49 AM
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Ministers release list of 26 Palestinian prisoners to be freed in advance of Kerry’s arrival
Ministers finalize list of prisoners to be freed ahead of Kerry's return to the region; Peri: 15-25% of settlers would be evacuated in peace deal.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF, KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/29/2013 3:01:05 AM
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Yellow-and-blue strolls to sixth straight win
Mac TA overcomes last-placed Bnei Yehuda to move seven points clear, Mac Haifa back on track.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/29/2013 5:53:58 AM
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Hap TA targeting seventh straight win in Herzliya
Hapoel struggled for consistency at the start of the season, dropping to a 3-4 record following a home defeat to Hapoel Jerusalem last month.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/29/2013 5:56:23 AM
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Report: US intelligence estimate sees big rollbacks in Afghanistan
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 5:58:21 AM
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Former minister and Bnei Akiva head Shapira dies
Construction and Housing Minister Uri Ariel, who served as an aide to Shapira, praised him for advancing religious Zionist education.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/29/2013 6:07:33 AM
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New Israeli Wonder Woman Gal Gadot talks casting and cup-size
Israeli actress and model says she represents a "Wonder Woman of the new world" and recalls the exciting moment she heard the epic news.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 6:52:43 AM
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Analysis: Egypt’s military rulers seek to stamp out Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood claimed on its website that the government froze the funds of 1,055 of its alleged charities.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
12/29/2013 7:05:00 AM
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In technical talks with Iran, the devil is in the details
Third round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program to resume in Geneva on Monday, with final-status deal not yet on agenda.
By MICHAEL WILNER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
12/29/2013 7:20:27 AM
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Report: Katyusha rockets explode in Kiryat Shmona
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 7:35:52 AM
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Netanyahu says Lebanese rocket attack constitutes 'double war crime'
UNIFIL vows to locate launching site of 2 Katyusha rockets that landed near Kiryat Shmona Sunday morning; IDF responds to projectiles with artillery fire into south Lebanon.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF, YAAKOV LAPPIN AND REUTERS \
12/29/2013 4:09:15 PM
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IDF bombards south Lebanon with artillery in response to Katyushas
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/29/2013 8:13:23 AM
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List of Palestinian terrorists set to be freed by Israel
The 26 Palestinians set to be released this week were convicted of either murder or attempted murder of Israelis before the Oslo Accords.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 9:15:03 AM
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Ya'alon: Israel views Lebanese government as responsible for Katyushas
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 9:54:12 AM
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Netanyahu: Lebanese government bears responsibility for rocket fire in north
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 11:18:14 AM
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Police: Ashdod teen impersonated Bar Refaeli's brother to obtain model's contact info
The youth, 17, told authorities that he saw Refaeli’s image on the hit reality show "X Factor" and wanted to meet her.
By BEN HARTMAN AND YONI COHEN \
12/29/2013 11:34:40 AM
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High Court: Nuclear whistleblower Vanunu stays 'grounded' in Israel
While Vanunu's situation should be examined periodically and with rigor, the state had met its standard of proof for maintaining restrictions, the court said.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/29/2013 12:03:21 PM
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'Person' of the year in energy and environment: A girl named Tamar
After four years of anticipation, natural gas from Tamar began flowing from an offshore rig in the Mediterranean on Saturday, March 30.
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/29/2013 12:20:39 PM
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Bomb hits Egypt intelligence building, wounds four
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 12:32:40 PM
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Peres aghast at extent of child abuse in Israel
President receives annual statistical report on children from Yitzhak Kadman, the director of The National Council for the Child.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/29/2013 1:57:47 PM
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Putin orders security measures after Russian train station blast
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 2:15:10 PM
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Health Ministry ad campaign leaves elderly confused over flu shots
NIS 2 million campaign misled the public into thinking that people over 64 no longer need to get vaccinated against the flu.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/29/2013 2:36:29 PM
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Formula One champion Schumacher injured in ski accident, French media report
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 3:00:52 PM
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New Year's Eve celebrations in Israel - parties, booze, and drunk drivers
The number of people hurt is significantly higher on New Year’s Eve than on a regular night, according to Magen David Adom.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/29/2013 3:15:27 PM
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UNIFIL commander says Israel, Lebanon committed to calm after rocket attack
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 3:21:48 PM
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Turkey simmers
Twice during the course of the year, violence directed largely against Erdogan and the party he leads, the AKP, has broken out on the streets of Turkey’s major cities.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
12/29/2013 3:41:57 PM
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Women to be focus of Israel's Independence Day celebrations
Celebrations to highlight women's contribution to science, culture, economics, security, education, public service and more.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/29/2013 4:27:56 PM
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UNIFIL vows to find perpetrators of rocket attack on Israel
Five Katusha rockets fired at Israel early Sunday morning; IDF responds with artillery fire; UN urges calm.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF, YAAKOV LAPPIN AND REUTERS \
12/29/2013 4:43:39 PM
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Woman suicide bomber kills at least 14 at Russian station
Putin orders tighter security after 2nd bombing in 3 days; counter-terrorism expert says more attacks likely ahead of Winter Olympics.
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 4:52:53 PM
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Ministers vote in favor of bill to annex Jordan Valley
By JPOST.COM STAFF, LAHAV HARKOV \
12/29/2013 5:11:01 PM
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Lebanese ex-minister buried to anti-Hezbollah chants
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 5:11:45 PM
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Turkish PM Erdogan vows graft affair will fail to topple him
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 5:13:57 PM
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Palestinians attack symbolic ministerial vote to annex Jordan Valley
Erekat: Bill shows Israel's "indifference" to international law; Yesh Atid, Hatnua are likely to appeal vote on bill that would apply Israeli law to the area.
By LAHAV HARKOV, KHALED ABU TOAMEH AND TOVAH LAZAR \
12/29/2013 7:28:16 PM
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Iran: Tehran hopeful of implementation of nuke deal by end of January
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 5:40:41 PM
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Saudi to give Lebanese army $3 billion
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 5:42:05 PM
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Ministers reject bill banning criminals from Knesset
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/29/2013 8:33:43 PM
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Mourners chant anti-Hezbollah slogans at funeral of assassinated Lebanese ex-minister
"There is no God but God and Hezbollah is the enemy of God," mourners chant as Mohamad Chatah is laid to rest.
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 6:05:58 PM
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Person of the year in the IDF: The C4i Corps
The corps is behind the army's network-centric revolution, which has seen key developments this year.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/29/2013 6:20:01 PM
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Palestinians: Postponing prisoner release is Israeli blackmail
Fatah member: PA paid a heavy price for the release of the Palestinian prisoners; prisoners already moved to Ofer Prison.
By YASSER OKBI \
12/29/2013 6:30:05 PM
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A candid camera issue
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
12/29/2013 6:45:00 PM
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Yemen jails nine al-Qaida members for plot to kill president
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 6:46:28 PM
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Egypt's president says elections within 6 months of constitution approval
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 7:00:54 PM
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Traffic fatalities rise in 2013
Following a 25% drop in number of road fatalities in 2012, this year's number of such deaths increases.
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/29/2013 7:22:41 PM
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Hollande says France will supply arms to Lebanese army if asked
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 7:25:54 PM
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56 night bus lines to operate on New Year's Eve
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/29/2013 7:30:16 PM
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Baby killed in tragic car accident
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/29/2013 7:31:23 PM
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2013 peak gas year for Israel
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/29/2013 7:37:43 PM
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French soccer star: I am not anti-Semitic
By REUTERS \
12/29/2013 7:48:51 PM
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Protests against Palestinian prisoner release continue in Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 8:27:35 PM
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Report: 2 Palestinian suffer burns from IDF artillery fire in Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 8:07:46 PM
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Gaza power plant resumes normal operations after Israel reopens Kerem Shalom crossing
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 8:13:23 PM
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Peres: Talks to release Pollard should be done behind closed doors
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 8:24:41 PM
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Iran negotiating with Russia over construction of new nuclear plants
Iran’s deputy FM warns new sanctions would kill talks; 200 Iranian MPs, support bill to require 60% enrichment if new sanctions imposed.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
12/29/2013 8:39:48 PM
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PA security commander sentenced to 15 years for embezzlement
Col. Rashid Abu Shbak embezzled nearly $1 million from the PA's Protective Security Force in Gaza.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/29/2013 8:52:27 PM
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State of child report: Nearly half of children not eligible for bagrut
President receives annual statistical report on children, says neglect of children is intolerable, worst possible sin.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI AND GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/29/2013 8:59:44 PM
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Rutgers University rejects academic boycott of Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 9:12:08 PM
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Katyushas and Lebanon
In light of the Katyusha attack from Lebanon Sunday, Israel's best strategy is to maintain a high level of deterrence.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/29/2013 9:12:09 PM
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Hadash posted video calling for kidnapping soldiers
Hadash spokesman says the clip featuring Samer Issawi was posted as a news item and the party does not support kidnapping.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/29/2013 9:23:14 PM
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The alliance that shouldn’t be
There has been a host of commentaries suggesting that a rapprochement between Israel and Saudi Arabia should be underway.
By YOEL GUZANSKY \
12/29/2013 9:24:59 PM
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Buried by the ‘Times’
I read 'The New York Times' from back to front, with the understanding that the news I am interested in is often found “buried” at the back.
By PHYLLIS CHESLER \
12/29/2013 9:40:04 PM
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A sad Jewish story
A sequel to the picture of DHolland and accompanying story by Hanna Brown published in 'The Jerusalem Post'.
BY ALEXANDER ZVIELLI \
12/29/2013 9:49:08 PM
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December 30: Matter of haredim
Over and over again the margin of victory in the Beit Shemesh election is referred to as “razor-thin.”
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
12/29/2013 9:58:45 PM
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Touching all basses
Israeli bass player Gilad Abro is content to play and develop his music locally, even without taking a bite out of the Big Apple.
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/29/2013 10:04:58 PM
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Israel warns against new Iranian centrifuges ahead of new Geneva talks
Officials say agreement allows Iran to develop, upgrade centrifuges, which will allow Tehran to enrich uranium for bomb should it break agreement with West.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF AND REUTERS \
12/29/2013 10:14:56 PM
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Blast at Egyptian army building wounds 4 soldiers
Three senior Muslim Brotherhood figures flee Egypt; police and Cairo students clash for third day running.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON, REUTERS \
12/29/2013 10:29:36 PM
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‘More than 4,000 European jihadists fighting against Assad’
Belgian daily reports of spike in number of radical foreign fighters partaking in efforts to oust Syrian President Bashar Assad.
By Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post correspondent \
12/29/2013 10:47:42 PM
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Think About It: Unresolved issues of 2013
One of the fascinating features of Israeli reality is the fact that there isn’t an economic, social or political problem which doesn't get aired out openly.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
12/29/2013 10:53:27 PM
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Israel’s population reaches more than 8 million at year’s end
6.1 million are Jewish, 1.6 are Muslims, Arab-Christian and Druse; population is on track to reach 11.4 million by 2035.
By BENJI ROSEN \
12/29/2013 10:57:28 PM
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2013 aliya numbers
The largest group of immigrants, the official figures indicate, from the countries of the Former Soviet Union with 7,520 immigrants.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/29/2013 11:01:00 PM
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The Region: Time to wake up
Are Jews going to realize that the two-state solution is only desirable if it really brings full peace?
By BARRY RUBIN \
12/29/2013 11:04:30 PM
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At Jerusalem College of Technology, President Shimon Peres seeks out haredi students
Modern Orthodox men get degree before joining IDF, national religious and haredi student nursing in separate campus.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/29/2013 11:12:17 PM
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The settlements are illegal under international law
It is abundantly clear to most observers that settlements built in the territories were always intended to eventually be permanent parts of the State of Israel.
By DANIEL STEIMAN \
12/29/2013 11:13:29 PM
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Peres sends letter of condolences to Putin over Volgograd train station bombing
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2013 11:17:13 PM
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IDF denounces posters vilifying ultra-orthodox soldiers
"Hardakim are missionaries with a double identity," new posters proclaim, "the hardakim viruses are spreading."
By SAM SOKOL AND YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/29/2013 11:28:00 PM
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Person of the year in Israeli diplomacy: Shimon Peres
The president's contribution to any positive image that Israel has in the world cannot be denied.
By GREEG FAY CASHMAN \
12/29/2013 11:33:30 PM