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Jordan's Prince Muhammed bin Talal, King Abdullah's uncle, passes away
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 12:00:47 AM
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US Justice Department considers law to address domestic terrorism
Following an increased threat of domestic terrorism in the US, Justice Department officials consider tightening federal criminal law, making it easier to prosecute alleged domestic terrorists.
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 12:08:44 AM
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Abbas postpones Palestinian elections until Jerusalem voting allowed
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 12:37:43 AM
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Infant galaxy discovered with help of natural cosmic telescope - study
A rotating infant galaxy from the early days of the universe has been observed by astronomers for the first time, and it could considerably change the way in which we understand the universe.
By AARON REICH,SHIRA SILKOFF \
4/30/2021 1:10:08 AM
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Genetic changes could be behind long-term COVID symptoms
Even those with asymptomatic COVID infections could have long-lasting changes in genetic expression which could be behind long-lasting symptoms in recovered patients.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 11:14:12 AM
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Colombia warns of new and aggressive strains of dangerous coffee fungus
Colombia, one of the world's leading coffee producers, is urging farmers to plant more resistant coffee varieties in an effort to stop the spread of a dangerous fungus.
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 2:05:13 AM
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Egyptian mummy thought to be a priest actually pregnant woman - study
In the only known instance of a fetus being embalmed, a mummy mistakenly thought to be a priest for over 150 years was actually a pregnant woman.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 3:09:58 AM
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Wisconsin to require Holocaust education starting in 5th grade
A bill mandates that lessons about the Holocaust and other genocides be included in social studies classes at least once between fifth and eighth grade, and again in high school.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
4/30/2021 3:40:35 AM
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David Cohen could become the 1st Jewish jockey to win the Kentucky Derby
The 36-year-old rider has won some 1,560 races and earned nearly $60 million in a career that launched in 2004: His is a story of comeback, from physical injury and mental anguish.
By ROB CHARRY/JTA \
4/30/2021 3:49:20 AM
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Police stop planned neo-Nazi attack on Argentine synagogue on Shabbat
Two people have been arrested in Argentina on suspicion of planning to attack a synagogue on Friday night.
By JTA STAFF \
4/30/2021 4:01:52 AM
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Scott Stringer, Jewish candidate for NYC mayor, denies abuse allegations
Denying sexual assault allegations against him, Scott Stringer says he will not be dropping out of the NYC mayoral race.
By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA \
4/30/2021 4:18:51 AM
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Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians transcend hate while mourning
The Parents Circle Families Forum has 600 Israeli and Palestinian members and rests on the conviction that grief transcends political identity.
By LINDA GRADSTEIN/JTA \
4/30/2021 4:56:24 AM
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Republican Jewish Coalition PAC endorses reps from diverse backgrounds
The RJC-affiliated political action committee endorsed a number of Latino and Asian relative newcomers to the US House of Representatives.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
4/30/2021 5:04:56 AM
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Lag Ba'omer: What's Toldot Aharon, hassidic sect whose members were killed?
It is perhaps the most insular, well-organized and cohesive of the groups that make up Israel’s haredi community.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2021 4:56:36 PM
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Lag Ba'omer tragedy: Why do Jews gather at Mt. Meron for bonfires?
Every year, tens of thousands of Jews from all backgrounds arrive at Mt. Meron to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'omer, but why is this particular mountain so significant?
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2021 11:35:17 AM
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Eyewitnesses describe horror at Mt. Meron: ‘I thought I was going to die’
"In that hurry, we fell on each other: I thought I was going to die," said one eyewitness. "I saw people dead next to me."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2021 3:43:49 PM
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Justice Ministry to investigate Mt. Meron Lag Ba'omer disaster
Northern District Police chief Shimon Lavi said that he was prepared to take responsibility for what happened at Mount Meron.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2021 11:36:26 AM
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World leaders, Jewish orgs send Israel condolences amid Mt. Meron tragedy
Jewish leaders and community organizations addressed the tragedy on social media.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2021 6:42:45 PM
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Lawyer defending Russian dissident Navalny's group detained - report
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 8:35:03 AM
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Chile studies COVID-19 'green card' similar to Israel's green passport
Chile's vaccination drive is the fastest in Latin America thus far, and among the top five globally in terms of percentage of its population with at least one shot.
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 11:16:52 AM
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'Responsibility does not mean blame' - Ohana deflects blame for Meron
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was heckled on his visit to the site of the tragedy.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/1/2021 10:31:09 PM
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Pluristem’s placenta cells induce body to create new blood cells - study
Pluristem's PLX-R18 aims to stimulate the regenerative potential of the bone marrow to enhance the production of all three blood cell lineages: hemoglobin, neutrophil and platelet counts.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/2/2021 5:26:27 PM
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting for survival
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 10:32:54 AM
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Jerusalem, Tel Aviv honor victims of Mount Meron tragedy
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 12:13:27 PM
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Attempted stabbing attack thwarted in Gush Etzion - watch
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 12:10:42 PM
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Hackers access DC police personnel files in ransomware attack - CNN
Russian-speaking ransomware group named Babuk has claimed responsibility.
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 10:57:35 AM
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Russia produces first batch of COVID-19 vaccine for animals - report
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 11:11:23 AM
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US embassy in Moscow to reduce consular services
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 11:40:29 AM
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China to suspend Air France Shanghai flight over COVID-19
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 11:33:57 AM
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 11:56:09 AM
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EU to charge Apple over its in-app payment system rules
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 12:14:36 PM
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Netanyahu visits Meron, calls for a day of mourning on Sunday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 12:43:59 PM
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Eight Mount Meron victims to be buried in Jerusalem on Friday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 1:06:36 PM
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Braid of strength: Hair donation campaign launches for cancer patients
Pantene and Zichron Menachem, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting young cancer patients and their families, are teaming up for the eighth year to gather hair donations from women.
By SARAH BEN-NUN \
5/2/2021 12:38:39 AM
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Gantz deploys Home Front command to aid in Meron logistics
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 1:23:13 PM
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Education Ministry addresses Meron tragedy, opens support hotline
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 1:54:03 PM
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Chinese President Xi offers to help India fight COVID-19 - state media
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 2:03:04 PM
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Pfizer, BioNTech seek to extend COVID-19 vaccine use to adolescents in EU
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 2:35:47 PM
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Mount Meron tragedy: These are the victims of the stampede
President Reuven Rivlin lit 45 candles on Friday afternoon to commemorate the 45 victims reported at the time from Mount Meron.
By CELIA JEAN,SARAH BEN-NUN \
5/4/2021 11:56:57 AM
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Hezbollah supporters, pro-Palestinian social media celebrate Meron deaths
While Israelis are in mourning, the pro-Hezbollah and extremist pro-Palestinian social media accounts are calling this a “blessed Friday” posting photos of the body bags.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/1/2021 5:27:57 PM
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Wage war on the ‘it will be okay’ mentality - analysis
Safety wasn't the first consideration, as – unfortunately – is often the case in this country.
By HERB KEINON \
5/2/2021 7:18:21 AM
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Mount Meron disaster: Gov't declares national day of mourning Sunday
As a result of the disaster at Mount Meron, cultural events and musical performances that were expected to take place on Friday were cancelled throughout Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 7:02:30 PM
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‘Identifying bodies from Meron Lag Ba'omer disaster could take hours’
Some 32 victims were identified and 22 released for burial before the onset of Shabbat.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/1/2021 11:30:26 AM
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UTJ's Gafni demands halt to identifying Mt. Meron victims before Shabbat
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 5:27:06 PM
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UK ex-police officer jailed for belonging to neo-Nazi group
The officer was also convicted of lying on his police application forms and owning terrorism documents. He had previously admitted possessing indecent images of a child.
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 5:31:34 PM
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PA President Abbas expresses condolences over Mount Meron
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 5:46:42 PM
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Risk from variants remains after first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine - UK study
But the immune response after a first dose of the shot was weaker in people who had not previously been infected, potentially leaving them at risk from such variants, researchers said.
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 6:25:49 PM
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EU, UN call on Abbas to set new date for Palestinian elections
Abbas blamed Israel for the delay, explaining it had rejected a request to allow for Palestinians to vote in Jerusalem. Israel has not issued a formal public response on the matter.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/1/2021 10:12:40 PM
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Failure to tackle glaring deficiencies requires national introspection - analysis
Many of the victims came from the ultra-Orthodox hassidic Toldos Aharon community whose bonfire lighting ceremony was adjacent to the site of the disaster.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/1/2021 11:34:05 PM
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Harvey Weinstein extradition delayed, new challenge expected
Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case said prosecutors could arrange for Weinstein's transfer to Los Angeles on May 30.
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 6:55:12 PM
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Biden calls Netanyahu to offer condolences on Meron tragedy
Biden said after the call, "the United States stands with the people of Israel, and with Jewish communities the world over, in mourning the terrible tragedy at Mount Meron.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/30/2021 7:26:15 PM
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Comptroller warned years ago that Mt. Meron was disaster waiting to happen
Current comptroller Matanyahu Englman said his office has been tracking the issue and may initiate a more comprehensive probe given the extent of the tragedy.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/2/2021 9:32:17 PM
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Israel approves travel ban to 7 states with high COVID infection
The forbidden countries include Ukraine, Ethiopia, Brazil, South Africa, India, Mexico and Turkey.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/1/2021 9:08:45 PM
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Indirect talks on Iran nuclear deal in 'unclear place' - US adviser
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 10:46:15 PM
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Netanyahu considering mandate extension request due to Meron disaster
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 8:42:38 PM
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Who typically visits Mount Meron for Lag Ba'omer? - survey
Some 14 out of every 100 Israeli Jews say the go "when they can" to commemorate the anniversary of Shimon Bar Yochai's death on Lag Ba'omer.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2021 11:34:08 AM
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Archaeologists finally date mysterious 'Plain of Jars' in Laos
It is not known for certain what the original purpose of the megalithic jars were, with the researchers saying that "remains a mystery."
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
5/1/2021 5:20:16 PM
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Environment Ministry: Lag Ba'omer fires cause major rise on air pollution
Air pollution is typically affected by both human factors as well as meteorological factors that impacts the amount of particulates in the air.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2021 12:42:25 AM
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Fire broke out at Haifa bay following inspection
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/30/2021 10:57:32 PM
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Turkey's regional relations fall short - analysis
Ankara has backed away from its more aggressive foreign policy amid domestic and economic strain
By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE \
4/30/2021 11:20:00 PM
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US extends transit face mask requirements through Sept. 13
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 11:25:14 PM
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NASA tells SpaceX to halt lunar lander work pending challenges by rivals
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 11:44:57 PM
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Pentagon to cancel Trump border wall projects using military funds
President Joe Biden issued a proclamation on January 20, his first day in office, ordering a freeze on border wall projects
By REUTERS \
4/30/2021 11:57:32 PM