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Health committee recommends Treasury subsidize abortions
Proposed NIS 300 million expansion to health basket ‘gives a voice to groups who have not been heard’.
By JUDY SEIGEL \
12/31/2013 12:11:03 AM
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Settler leaders: Washington understands the Jordan Valley must remain in Israeli hands
Area’s Regional Council head tells 'The Jerusalem Post' “the Americans cannot say this, because it would destroy the negotiations.”
BY TOVAH LAZAROFF AND Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/31/2013 12:42:32 AM
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Analysis: Can Israel annex the Jordan Valley under international law?
The question of what international law would say if Israel annexed the Jordan Valley can be considered quite hypothetical.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/31/2013 12:45:02 AM
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Lapid, Shamir sign order cutting cheese prices
Prices of two popular cheese products should go down about 20%; consumer group says Ministers’ move is like fighting cancer with aspirin
By JOHN BENZAQUEN AND Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/31/2013 12:55:39 AM
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Battalion that links forces by satellite cited for excellence
Commander of Central Command’s C4i Battalion tells ‘Post’ of technological breakthrough.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/31/2013 1:08:57 AM
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B’Tselem: IDF violence against Palestinians down in Gaza, but up in West Bank
Increase in West Bank violence by 238% compared to 2012; report did not analyze the reasons for the rise in West Bank fatalities or the drop in the Gaza deaths.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/31/2013 1:15:13 AM
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Person of the year in editor's pick: Avigdor Liberman
Jerusalem Post Editor-in-chief Steve Linde lauds the FM, known as a tough but charming diplomat, who this year made a comeback after his name was cleared.
By STEVE LINDE \
12/31/2013 1:50:10 AM
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Hassidic rabbis cancel US tour protesting IDF draft
United Torah Judaism MK Eichler feared trip would be misunderstood and ‘stir up anti-Semitism.’
By SAM SOKOL AND JEREMY SHARON \
12/31/2013 1:57:27 AM
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Three Palestinian prisoners cross Erez Crossing into Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/31/2013 2:15:13 AM
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Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 2:42:45 AM
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State files closing arguments against Olmert, Zaken in Holyland trial
A central goal for the prosecution is to hold Olmert accountable for bribes that his aide allegedly received on Olmert’s behalf.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/31/2013 2:46:40 AM
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A tumultuous 24 hours in Bnei Brak
Crime hits the central city; attempted underworld hit and a man found dead in a drainage ditch.
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/31/2013 2:55:57 AM
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Vietnamese complete program at IDC
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/31/2013 2:58:48 AM
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Former ‘Post’ foreign editor Mordecai Chertoff dies
Rabbi Mordecai Chertoff, a former foreign news editor of The Palestine Post and survivor of the February 1948 bombing of the paper’s Jerusalem office, died Sunday at the age of 92.
By DAVID BRINN \
12/31/2013 3:10:46 AM
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New wing launched in Jerusalem shelter for battered ultra-Orthodox women
Bat Melech charity launches a new wing in its Jerusalem shelter last week; shelter already filled to capacity.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/31/2013 3:43:25 AM
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MKs say anti-Semitism in Europe could turn violent
Growing figures are ‘alarming,’ warns Knesset Speaker Edelstein; French immigration to Israel increased 63% over past year.
By SAM SOKOL AND JTA \
12/31/2013 3:51:55 AM
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Most Israelis own Bibles – but never open them, says study
The Smith Research poll of 500 Israelis also revealed that a tenth of religious and ultra-Orthodox respondents have not opened a Bible in the past year.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/31/2013 4:07:39 AM
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Women of the Wall’s Susan Silverman named one of ‘sexiest’ rabbis by Jewrotica
One of the Forward 50 top Jews, Silverman has become a symbol for WoW’s struggle for the right to hold egalitarian services at the Western Wall.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2013 4:16:59 AM
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Plunging Hap TA crashes to another defeat
Gabai’s hat-trick propels second-place Beersheba to impressive conquest at Bloomfield
By ALLON SINAI \
12/31/2013 4:24:32 AM
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Mac TA streaks on by edging Holon; Sherf’s Rishon triumphs
Maccabi Tel Aviv extended its winning streak in all competitions to eight games on Monday night.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/31/2013 4:27:07 AM
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Dudi wins, Shahar loses in return
Dudi Sela got the new tennis season off to a winning start on Monday, while Shahar Pe’er claimed just three games in losing her first match of the campaign.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/31/2013 4:30:16 AM
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A banner year for blue-and-white on the silver screen At home and abroad, Israeli films made a fine showing in 2013
But Oscar nods are only one sign of the health of the movie industry, and by any other measure, it’s been a banner year for Israeli film.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/31/2013 5:01:52 AM
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Song of Songs’ gets a musical treatment
Aryeh Naftaly, a veteran musician on the local scene, began the project four years ago, first investigating the basic syntax behind the ta’amim (notes).
By YONI COLLINS \
12/31/2013 5:05:51 AM
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Three dead in south Yemen blasts
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 5:07:45 AM
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Prisoner release: A painful, uncredited step
Israel is taking a heart-wrenching step in releasing terrorists but doesn’t get anywhere close to the rightful credit it deserves for this in the international arena.
By HERB KEINON \
12/31/2013 8:01:15 AM
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Abbas: No peace with Israel until all prisoners are free
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/31/2013 7:47:59 AM
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Fresh fighting erupts in South Sudan's flashpoint town of Bor
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 8:31:25 AM
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New Jersey man claims he lost job for not firing Jewish employee
A New Jersey man said he was fired after refusing to fire a man his boss called a “no-good New York City Jew.”
By JTA \
12/31/2013 8:58:58 AM
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'Price Tag' attack in Jalazoun: 'Regards Kerry, to be continued'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/31/2013 9:39:54 AM
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WATCH: 'Price Tag' attack in Jalazoun takes jab at Kerry's role in peace talks
Three vehicles set on fire and wall graffiti-ed overnight with words "Regards to Kerry, to be continued"; Gal-on: Must deem these as terror.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/31/2013 9:54:26 AM
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National Student Union new ‘Center Stage’ series of events to include discussions with ministers
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/31/2013 11:13:35 AM
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Russian police round up dozens after suicide bombings
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 11:19:30 AM
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Fight gang rape with moral education – and an electronics-free “Sylvester”
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
12/31/2013 11:31:00 AM
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WATCH: Greatest IDF Moments of 2013
2013 was a momentous year for the IDF. Through all of the challenges and celebrations, Israel's soldiers remained focused on one goal: to defend the people of Israel.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/31/2013 11:31:39 AM
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Tnuva 'taking steps' to counter price controls
By GLOBES \
12/31/2013 11:43:26 AM
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Trapped ship passengers can't go overboard with New Year celebration
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 11:44:19 AM
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Person of the year in legal affairs: David Heshin
'Jerusalem Post' legal correspondent, Yonah Jeremy Bob, chooses Jerusalem District Court Acting President Heshin for dealing with Beit Shemesh corruption.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/31/2013 12:20:08 PM
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Iranian official reports progress in nuclear talks with powers
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 12:34:14 PM
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Head Iranian negotiator: Geneva deal to be implemented in late January
Iran, P5+1 reach a "mutual understanding" on date to start enforcing the interim deal, pending approval of countries' leaders.
By HERB KEINON AND REUTERS \
12/31/2013 5:55:15 PM
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PM changes tune a bit, talks not only about settlement interests as well as security ones
By HERB KEINON \
12/31/2013 12:48:59 PM
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PM says peace deal must take into account Israel's 'settlement interests'
Netanyahu blasts PA for receiving freed terrorists as "heroes;" Kerry to meet PM, Abbas to work on "guidelines for permanent status."
By HERB KEINON \
12/31/2013 12:56:43 PM
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Jewish Congress offers FA, UEFA help to fight anti-Semitism
Former France striker celebrated first of two goals he scored in West Bromwich Albion's 3-3 draw at West Ham United by making an anti-Semitic gesture.
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 1:38:25 PM
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War, weather, bureaucracy cause Syria to miss chemical weapons deadline
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 1:44:54 PM
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Chinese recycling tycoon says he wants to buy the New York Times
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 1:59:34 PM
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Israel Police to deploy extra units ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations
Extra officers will be sent to nightclub districts around Israel, and will enforce drunk driving regulations and carry out checks.
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/31/2013 2:12:51 PM
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Person of the year in politics: Yair Lapid/Naftali Bennett
Yesh Atid and Bayit Yehudi were fighting over all kinds of civil issues this year, from gay rights to budget allocations, to the terms of the draft.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/31/2013 3:14:06 PM
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Egyptian security forces arrest Brotherhood leader's son
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 3:18:31 PM
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Putin vows to annihilate 'terrorists' after bombs rock Russia
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 3:27:15 PM
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Conjuguer Israël au futur
L’Agence juive et le Keren Hayesod donnent à la jeunesse juive de France des outils pour leur avenir avec le Bac Bleu Blanc.
By KATHIE KRIEGEL \
12/31/2013 3:35:53 PM
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North Dakota town mostly evacuated after fiery oil train crash
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 3:44:58 PM
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Arabie Saoudite : de quel côté penchera la balance ?
Les rumeurs d’un réchauffement des relations israélo-saoudiennes se répandent dans la presse ces derniers mois, Riyad étant autant menacé par le nucléaire iranien que Jérusalem. Décryptage.
By JOSHUA TEITELBAUM \
12/31/2013 3:58:51 PM
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Second of Asher Palmer's murderers convicted
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/31/2013 4:14:51 PM
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Le Talmud pour tous
Peut-on être juif, laïque et engagé ? « Oui », répondent en chœur les élèves de BINA.
By BROOKE WEINBAUM \
12/31/2013 4:16:37 PM
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L’art de la communication
Nalagaat, c’est beaucoup plus qu’un théâtre, un restaurant et un café. Cette association fait tout pour autonomiser malentendants et malvoyants. Et enseigner au reste de la société à mieux communiquer avec eux.
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/31/2013 4:32:05 PM
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Livni halts practice of placing detained Palestinian children in outdoor cages
The NGO alleges that the children were held in outdoor cages until Justice Minister Tzipi Livni intervened.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/31/2013 4:41:32 PM
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Court convicts second of Asher Palmer's murderers
Ali Saada, along with Waal al-Arjeh, killed Asher Palmer and his baby son Yonatan in 2011 by throwing rocks at their vehicle.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/31/2013 4:51:45 PM
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Person of the year in entertainment: Gal Gadot
Gadot is not only a modern Israeli role model, she stood up for women globally.
By DAVID BRINN \
12/31/2013 5:00:57 PM
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Israeli students call on Kerry to release Pollard
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/31/2013 5:24:10 PM
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Hamas rejects Egypt's labeling of Muslim Brotherhood as terror organization
Gaza government reaffirms solidarity with ousted movement, rejects calls to sever connections with the Brotherhood.
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 5:32:27 PM
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Health Ministry: Beware of non-doctors ‘prescribing’ medications
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/31/2013 5:35:34 PM
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Soigner l’homosexualité ?
Quand d’aucuns crient à l’impolitiquement correct, d’autres continuent de chercher le salut auprès des thérapies de conversion… Orthodoxes et homosexuels, ils témoignent.
By ANDREW FRIEDMAN \
12/31/2013 5:45:57 PM
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Israel works to eliminate malaria in Africa
Malaria was successfully eradicated from Israel in the 1940s; Israeli methods now being used to fight the disease in Africa.
By LINDA GRADSTEIN/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/31/2013 5:47:00 PM
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Head Iranian negotiator: Geneva deal to be implemented in late January
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/31/2013 5:47:10 PM
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New Year's Eve: Should Jews party like the rest of the world?
Israel is ironically among the few countries that name the occasion after known anti-Semite, Pope Sylvester.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
12/31/2013 5:48:16 PM
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La pudeur aux éclats
La Rabbin Delphine Horvilleur revendique une lecture pudique des textes de la tradition juive. De la nudité de la femme à la nudité du texte, du dévoilement du féminin au voilement des versets nus : les dessous d’une vocation.
By KATHIE KRIEGEL \
12/31/2013 5:56:20 PM
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Abbas: No final agreement with Israel until all prisoners released
PA President Abbas vows to release all Palestinian prisoners; says no Palestinian state without Jordan Valley.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/31/2013 6:21:17 PM
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Le repentir et le salut
La parasha Bo s’ouvre en mettant l’accent sur l’essentiel dans la confrontation entre Dieu et le Pharaon.
By RABBIN CLAUDE BRAHAMI \
12/31/2013 6:25:01 PM
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Top Israeli Jewish Philanthropies of 2013
Some of the most inspiring charities to look out for next year.
By ALLIE FREEDMAN \
12/31/2013 6:57:39 PM
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Teen arrested for suspected murder in Bnei Brak
Suspect was friend of victim, last person to see him alive according to police.
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/31/2013 7:12:48 PM
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Israeli research: Pomegranate juice can reduce risk of heart disease, stroke
Research shows that antioxidants in pomegranate juice, taken with statins, significantly reduce risk of heart disease and stroke.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/31/2013 7:32:25 PM
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New coalition bill seeks to limit terrorist releases
Legislation would allow court to stop president from pardoning murderers with nationalist motivation.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/31/2013 7:53:16 PM
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Anti-Assad monitoring group says Syrian death toll passes 130,000
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 8:03:37 PM
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Senior al-Qaida operative responsible for rocket attacks on Israel arrested in Lebanon
By YASSER OKBI \
12/31/2013 8:04:44 PM
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SPNI: 72% of Israelis favor ban on recreational hunting
Knesset c'tee to discuss potential prohibition of the sport on Wednesday; currently, hunting allowed from Sept-Jan.
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/31/2013 8:30:53 PM
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Revelers usher in 2014 with fireworks, festivities
From ball drops to "possum drops" to edible confetti, New Year's Eve celebrations draw crowds of millions.
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 8:34:33 PM
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Israeli ultra-orthodox rabbi to be honored by Elizabeth II
By SAM SOKOL \
12/31/2013 8:47:08 PM
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Report: Hamas testing new long-range rockets that can reach Tel Aviv
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/31/2013 9:04:23 PM
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Identity of former IDF investigator 'Captain George' revealed
Doron Zahavi allegedly raped terrorist Mustafa Dirani who is suing state; Zahavi also suing state for "throwing him to the dogs."
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/31/2013 9:01:27 PM
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Google and IDC Herzliya launch inaugural DIGIT award for online journalism
The NIS 15,000 prize is designed to strengthen Israeli digital media.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/31/2013 9:05:59 PM
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French comedian faces eighth trial for gas chamber comment
A comedian who implied that a Jewish journalist belonged in a gas chamber may be tried for racial incitement for the eighth time.
By JTA \
12/31/2013 9:21:41 PM
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Egypt's top prosecutor detains Al Jazeera journalists for 15 days
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 9:22:17 PM
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Jordan assumes UN Security Council chair as conflicts persist
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 9:23:54 PM
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Israeli Druse named Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean Ambassador
Edelstein: Former MK Majallie Whbee's appointment is a great achievement for Israel and the Knesset.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/31/2013 9:32:09 PM
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Your Taxes: New regime for offshore companies
Until now, Israel deemed foreign professional corporations to be controlled and managed from Israel even if they aren’t, making them resident and taxable in Israel.
By LEON HARRIS \
12/31/2013 9:41:47 PM
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Quenelle salute
The popularity of the quenelle reflects the popularity of Dieudonne, which is a testament to the increasing acceptability of anti-Jewish sentiments in Europe.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/31/2013 10:09:07 PM
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Person of the year in regional affairs: Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
In 2013, Sisi stood up to domestic and international opposition to wrestle power over Egypt from the Muslim Brotherhood.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
12/31/2013 10:11:24 PM
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Jerusalem’s multi-cultural heritage
"Jerusalem and the Holy Land are a beacon of hope to the world, and no more so than at this time of the year."
By THEOPHILOS III \
12/31/2013 10:20:55 PM
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In memoriam: Avraham Levin, legendary ‘Post’ advertising manager
"The story of Avraham’s life, a sixth-generation Jerusalemite, is the story of Eretz Yisrael."
By ARI RATH \
12/31/2013 10:28:48 PM
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Analysis: Ya'alon reveals why he rejected US security proposals
No amount of drones or satellites can replace boots on the ground or stop Palestinian incitement to hatred, defense minister tells US Secretary of State John Kerry and his aides.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/31/2013 10:36:47 PM
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In My Own Write: A moving story
"We think of moving as a physical effort, when in fact half of it – maybe more than half of it – is emotional; and never more so than when it comes to one’s possessions."
By JUDY MONTAGU \
12/31/2013 10:38:22 PM
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January 1: The vote to annex
"Can anyone name one thing the Palestinians have done to give us the confidence that they want to live with us in peace?"
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
12/31/2013 10:44:01 PM
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Terra Incognita: Can Zionism (and Israel) overcome the ‘demographic bogeyman’ mentality?
"The lack of integration of Arabs and haredim into the economy after 65 years of Israeli statehood cannot be laid only at their respective doors."
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/31/2013 10:51:16 PM
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France probes anti-Semitic gesture at Toulouse Jewish school
City prosecutor vows to fight "quenelle" fad and glorification of 2012 shooter Merah; NBA player Tony Parker apologizes for gesture.
By JOSEPH STRICH AND SAM SOKOL \
12/31/2013 10:58:09 PM
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Center Field: Fight gang rape with moral education – and an electronics-free ‘Sylvester’
"Our educational system is worthless if it produces dotcom giants but moral pygmies. Our hi-tech wizardry means nothing without old-fashioned morality."
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
12/31/2013 10:59:40 PM
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The World From Here: Will Abbas defy Islam for peace with Israel?
"Can Israeli concessions influence the Palestinians to sign an historic peace deal that ends the Arab-Israeli conflict once and for all?"
By DAN DIKER AND HAROLD RHODE \
12/31/2013 11:11:37 PM
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Grapevine: The height of indignity
"Rules were made to be broken, but apparently regulations were not."
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/31/2013 11:17:26 PM
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US official: Kerry to push for permanent peace agreement by April
Kerry hopes to intensify talks further, bridge gaps on core issues with framework agreement, State Department official says.
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 11:23:11 PM
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Sinai Says: Fairly or not, heat turned up high on Hap TA coach Ben-Shimon
"He still ended another match with the desperately dejecting sensation that he is forever doomed to fail."
By ALLON SINAI \
12/31/2013 11:25:31 PM
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Security sources: Unknown gunmen blast natural gas pipeline in Sinai
By REUTERS \
12/31/2013 11:26:04 PM
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Google Glass goes on explorer’s tour of Israel
US Jewish Federation pilot program enabled participants to share their Israel experience in new ways.
By BENJI ROSEN \
12/31/2013 11:51:32 PM