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US, Israel brace for Iranian retaliation in wake of Soleimani killing
Tehran eyes 35 American targets plus Tel Aviv • IDF on high alert as security cabinet to meet Sunday
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,ANNA AHRONHEIM,REUTERS \
1/5/2020 12:28:33 AM
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Trump warns Iran that US will strike 52 targets in response to any attack
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 1:14:35 AM
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Britain's navy to escort UK-flagged ships through Strait of Hormuz
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 1:21:19 AM
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Trump: US spent $2tn. on military equipment, will 'hit Iran fast and hard'
In a series of tweets, the U.S. president said that his message should 'serve as a warning.'
By OMRI NAHMIAS,TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
1/5/2020 12:14:09 PM
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Death toll rises to 24 in Cambodia building collapse
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 3:43:24 AM
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Critically injured Monsey victim is beloved scholar and charity collector
Neumann collected money benefiting poor families in Israel and surrounded himself with Torah learning. The hassidic group he belongs to has a history fighting antisemitism.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
1/5/2020 4:09:34 AM
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Actors, popstars raise funds to support victims of Australian bushfires
Millions have been pledged and raised by pop stars and actors.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 4:25:12 AM
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Afghanistan’s Mental Illness Emergency
After 40 years of war, most people in the country suffer from a psychological disorder.
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
1/5/2020 4:55:51 AM
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Yaffa Issachar threatens to block Putin from entering Rivlin's home
Yaffa stressed that she expected the president to notify the Russian delegation that he has "no intention" to host Putin or the Russian delegation.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 12:39:02 PM
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How Washington DC can fight antisemitism in 2020
With antisemitic attacks becoming a staple feature, what can be done about it?
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
1/5/2020 4:26:49 PM
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French Jew succumbs to injuries sustained in 2016 antisemitic attack
“He had never recovered from the attack, not physically or psychologically.”
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
1/5/2020 6:25:13 AM
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Qasem Soleimani's body arrives in Iran, funeral proceedings begin
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 6:50:56 AM
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Suspect in alleged antisemitic attack in Brooklyn held on $10,000 bond
A second woman thought to be present at the attack was not charged.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
1/5/2020 7:01:03 AM
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Islamist group al Shabaab attacks military base in Kenya's Lamu county
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 7:33:34 AM
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Japan orders tightening of immigration procedures after Ghosn flees country-statement
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 7:51:03 AM
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Saudi Arabia condemns Turkish escalation in Libya - statement
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 7:56:13 AM
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UK's Raab to meet Pompeo in Washington on Thursday
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 7:59:46 AM
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Channel 13: Hamas not interested in escalation after assassination
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 8:04:18 AM
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Iranian hackers deface websites of African bank, US government library
Hackers claiming to be from Iran posted pro-Iranian messages and a bloodied image of US president Donald Trump being punched in the face.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 3:50:32 PM
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Israeli tourists take selfies with Sara Netanyahu in Athens
While the prime minister was in the country to sign a tripartite gas deal between Greece, Cyprus and Israel, Sara Netanyahu was busy visiting different areas frequented by Israeli tourists.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 9:31:53 AM
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Trump: US just spent $2 trillion on military equipment
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 9:09:42 AM
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500 college students land in Israel for 'Christian Birthright'
Passages plans to bring around 10,000 Christian college students to Israel this year.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/17/2020 6:36:47 AM
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Security cabinet meeting on Soleimani pushed off to Monday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 9:33:01 AM
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Foreign Affairs Ministry will raise donations for Independence Day events
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 9:27:57 AM
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Otzma Yehudit supporters give out treats celebrating assassination
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 10:27:19 AM
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Otzma Yehudit supporters hand out candy celebrating assassination
Supporters of the Kahanist political party were seen handing out candies at Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market to celebrate the US decision to assassinate Soleimani.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 4:08:44 PM
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Monday is #JewishANDProud Day: Wear Judaica, says AJC, and tweet about it
AJC said it has received feedback that many Jews in the Diaspora conceal their Jewish identities out of fear.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2020 7:51:38 AM
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Toulouse and fancy-free
Low fares on nonstop flights from TLV make ‘the other South of France’ nearly irresistible
By ARI BAR-OZ \
1/5/2020 10:21:42 AM
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Israeli kids under the age of six compete in national chess tournament
This year 64 competitors took part in the U-6 tournament.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 11:20:23 AM
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Chabad notifies emissaries to be on high alert following Soleimani killing
By MAARIV ONLINE \
1/5/2020 10:50:38 AM
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Oman urges US and Iran to seek dialog
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 10:51:24 AM
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Somalia's al Shabaab: Aircraft destroyed in attack on base used by US
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 10:53:32 AM
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IDF Chief of Staff: We'll continue integrating women into armored corps
“In every place that women can be integrated and can succeed, they will be” – IDF spokesman.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
1/5/2020 8:52:04 PM
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Severely injured terror victim thanks doctor for saving his life
Nahum Nevis, 17, who was injured in a ramming attack near the town of Elazar in the West Bank about four months ago, said goodbye and thanked his doctor for saving his life.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 12:47:24 PM
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Iran condemns Trump as 'terrorist in a suit' after attack threat
Soleimani was the architect of Tehran’s overseas clandestine and military operations as head of the Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 12:01:38 PM
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US lacks courage for military confrontation with Iran
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 11:21:26 AM
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Iraq parliament to convene amid calls to expel US troops
"There is no need for the presence of American forces after defeating Daesh (Islamic State)," said Ammar al-Shibli, a Shi'ite lawmaker and member of the parliamentary legal committee.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 11:36:30 AM
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Netanyahu has slip of the tongue, almost calls Israel a nuclear power
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 11:48:54 AM
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UK's Raab says US had right of self defense in Soleimani killing
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 11:44:58 AM
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Dozens arrested after Hong Kong protest taking aim at Chinese traders
Locals say it pushes up prices, overcrowds neighborhoods and adds to growing tensions between Hong Kong residents and mainland Chinese.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 11:55:29 AM
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One killed, two injured in car explosion by Nitsanei Oz
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 12:46:32 PM
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Netanyahu: Israel stands with the US in its fight for peace and security
The prime minister said that Soleimani killed many US citizens and other innocent civilians in recent decades.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/5/2020 11:23:34 PM
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Left-wing unity campaign returns Shaffir, Meretz keep jostling over list
"For the first time in the history of the state, there is true danger of erasing the sane bloc," the campaign posters for merger say. "Without uniting, eight mandates will go to the trash."
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/5/2020 6:06:44 PM
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Targeted killing of Soleimani a boost for Benjamin Netanyahu - analysis
Blue and White Party leader Benny Gantz, by contrast, was a victim of the targeted strike.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/5/2020 8:03:57 PM
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Iran and US tensions put Kurdistan region in difficult position
The Kurdistan Regional Government is concerned that US-Iran tensions could result in a renewed rise of ISIS.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
1/5/2020 1:56:35 PM
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Study shows gaps between level of education and jobs among Israelis
"Over-education is a situation in which the number of years of an individual’s formal schooling is greater than required for performing the work," the Bank of Israel said.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
1/5/2020 10:24:57 PM
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Iran summons Swiss envoy over Trump's remarks - TV
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 2:11:10 PM
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Record 4.5 million tourists visited Israel in 2019
"It took us 30 years, from 1948, to reach the millionth tourist. Another 16 years in 1994 to reach second millionth tourist."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 4:41:51 PM
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Israeli diplomats allowed to fundraise for Independence Day events abroad
Contributions cannot come from corporate donors and donors cannot get anything in return for chipping in for the event.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/5/2020 6:03:37 PM
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New innovation hub promises smarter future for towns of all sizes
For start-ups advancing smart city solutions, the center will serve as a platform to offer their technologies to a long list of municipalities, rather than approaching individual local authorities.
By EYTAN HALON \
1/5/2020 4:56:15 PM
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Amar’e Stoudemire pleads for end to African-American antisemitism
Former Hapoel Jerusalem and NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire pleaded for an end to antisemitism in the African-American community in a video he posted to his Instagram account on Saturday.
By HANNAH BROWN \
1/5/2020 6:18:39 PM
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Israel-Panama free trade agreement enters into force
A free trade agreement between Israel and Panama entered into force on January 1, granting preferential market access for goods and aiming to eliminate trade barriers between the countries.
By EYTAN HALON \
1/5/2020 6:08:52 PM
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Pope calls for dialog and restraint amid growing US-Iran tensions
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 3:05:10 PM
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Hezbollah leader says Soleimani killing marks new phase for region
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 3:27:33 PM
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Pompeo says US intelligence assessment was clear on Soleimani
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 4:03:54 PM
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Nasrallah: Trump has started a new type of war in the region
“The enemy's highest punishment against us is to kill us, but our highest desire is to be martyrs – so we cannot be defeated,” the Hezbollah leader said.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
1/5/2020 7:11:02 PM
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US-led coalition pauses training and support for Iraqi security forces
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 3:47:30 PM
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Ramming attack in West Bank fails, IDF soldier unharmed
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 3:52:46 PM
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Iraqi foreign ministry summons US ambassador over air strikes
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 4:05:30 PM
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Iraqi prime minister: Foreign troop presence must end as soon as possible
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 4:19:47 PM
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New York town eyes Israeli security solution after Monsey rampage
Grafton Thomas, the man accused of the machete rampage at the Monsey home of a hassidic rabbi during a Hanukkah celebration, was indicted on Friday on six counts of attempted murder.
By EYTAN HALON \
1/5/2020 6:24:13 PM
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Iraq complains to UN over US attacks
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 4:31:49 PM
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The week in pictures
Jerusalem Post readers send us their snaps and shots from the week.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 4:46:36 PM
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US warns citizens in Saudi Arabia of missile and drone attack risk
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 4:35:46 PM
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Santa and Mrs Claus come to Jerusalem
50 Santas and Mrs Clauses from several different countries visited the Old City.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
1/5/2020 9:26:40 PM
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Hamas, PIJ face criticism for mourning ‘murderer’ Soleimani
“Soleimani was a murderer,” Hils said on Facebook. “Those who are mourning him don’t represent us. The Palestinians stand with their Muslim brothers. The enemy of the Muslims is our enemy."
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/5/2020 7:53:49 PM
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Israelis consume more than 4 kg. of coffee per year
"In recent years, Israel’s coffee culture has become among the most developed in the world,” Uri Federman, CEO of Landwer Cafe, said.
By RACHEL WOLF \
1/6/2020 9:47:59 PM
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Netanyahu appoints Hotovely, Bitan to ministerial posts
Netanyahu appointed Bitan despite his impending indictment for bribery, money laundering, fraud, breach of trust and tax offenses.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/6/2020 10:02:21 AM
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Iraq calls for foreign forces to leave after US killing of Iran commander
The Iraqi parliament passed a resolution calling for an end to all foreign troop presence.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 10:10:11 PM
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Blue and White slams Netanyahu: A felon on the run appoints suspect
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 5:15:53 PM
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US-led coalition says halts most counter-Islamic State operations
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 5:16:22 PM
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US Senator Chuck Schumer cautions Trump against 'bumbling' into war
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 5:18:02 PM
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Mike Pompeo: Trump did not threaten Iranian cultural sites
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 5:22:29 PM
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2 east Jerusalem residents rearrested for ramming attack after release
The two suspects were arrested soon after the ramming at an intersection near the Jaffa Gate, but were released after the incident was determined to be an accident. They were rearrested recently.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
1/5/2020 5:27:11 PM
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Experts: Elevator flooding could not have been prevented
Experts have said that the house committee is to blame.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
1/6/2020 9:34:14 AM
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25,000 march against antisemitism in New York City
The march in New York comes after a similar event in Jerusalem on Sunday afternoon.
By BEN SALES/JTA,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2020 3:25:50 AM
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Month after fatal crash, victim is paralyzed, son still unconscious
The driver that hit the Rimmel family's car, Tareq Kurd, 18, from east Jerusalem, was reportedly traveling at a speed of 170 kph.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/5/2020 11:47:49 PM
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Petraeus: US Soleimani strike more important than Bin Laden killing
The former general called the assassination a “very significant effort to reestablish deterrence,” which had not been built up by the “relatively insignificant” responses that have been carried out.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
1/6/2020 7:45:55 PM
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Hundreds rally in Jerusalem against antisemitism
Chanting "Am Yisrael Chai" and singing songs about strength and no fear, the attendees made it clear they will not be intimidated by hatred and that they stand with the Jews of the Diaspora.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
1/5/2020 10:33:16 PM
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Soleimani hit may push off Israel-Iran confrontation - analysis
Iran surely knows that if it strikes out at Israeli targets to avenge Soleimani’s assassination, even indirectly through its proxies, Israel will respond.
By HERB KEINON \
1/5/2020 8:41:10 PM
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Arab league chief concerned about Iraq developments, calls for calm
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 6:30:54 PM
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Islamist group al Shabaab attack Kenya base used by Kenyan, US forces
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 6:32:39 PM
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Hezbollah leader says he warned Soleimani of assassination threat
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 6:33:51 PM
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Tel Aviv a target if US responds to Soleimani retaliation: ex-IRGC chief
"If [US President Donald] Trump retaliates to Iran’s revenge, we will strike Haifa, Tel Aviv and wipe out Israel," said Mohsen Rezaei.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
1/6/2020 7:38:29 PM
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Israeli treatment could delay deadly effects of ALS – new study
AstroRx is a cell therapy product containing functional healthy astrocytes derived from human embryonic stem cells that aim to protect diseased motor neurons.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
1/5/2020 8:55:15 PM
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Presidential Hall to undergo renovations following heavy rains
The Hall is used for special functions and was meant to host the planned International Holocaust Forum.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 7:53:50 PM
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Floods sweep Israel: Person missing, roads closed
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 7:24:42 PM
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New York Times: Bret Stephens article on Ashkenazi Jews was 'fact-checked'
According to POLITICO, Bennet did not specify how Stephens's references to claims of Ashkenazi Jewish intellectual superiority passed the editing process.
By RACHEL WOLF \
1/5/2020 11:38:12 PM
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French police shoot knifeman shouting 'Allahu akbar' in city of Metz
The incident at Metz came just two days after a man went on a knife rampage in the suburb of Villejuif just outside Paris on Jan. 3, killing one person and wounding two.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 7:48:10 PM
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Jerusalem Zoo sends money to help fire-injured animals in Australia
The money collected will be used to buy medical supplies in Australia, which will be sent to volunteers currently helping wildlife.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 9:10:58 PM
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Netanyahu's cases now in Edelstein's hands
Knesset legal adviser okays forming committee to discuss immunity.
By GIL HOFFMAN,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/5/2020 9:12:42 PM
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Does Soleimani assassination make nuke conflict more likely? - analysis
Iran was already expected to announce new nuclear deal violation.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/5/2020 8:06:14 PM
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Iran removes uranium enrichment limits in aftermath of Soleimani strike
It’s the latest in a series of Iranian announcements, in which it has renounced portions of the 2015 deal to curb its nuclear program.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,REUTERS \
1/6/2020 1:46:42 AM
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Iran steps further back from nuclear deal, says no limits on enrichment
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 8:21:57 PM
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Kiryat Arba under lock down due to suspected infiltration - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 9:23:20 PM
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The Rocket Man splashes down in Jerusalem
Yermi Kaplan pays tribute to his musical hero Elton John.
By BARRY DAVIS \
1/5/2020 8:46:24 PM
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Broza gives a million reasons to smile
“Having early access to music education can transform the future of a great learner and affect the trajectory of their entire life,” Broza declared on the project web site.
By BARRY DAVIS \
1/5/2020 8:51:19 PM
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UK urges Iraq to let its soldiers remain in Iraq
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 8:57:05 PM
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Sixth edition of Night Light brings music and art to Neve Sha’anan
Live concerts, free art shows and delicious Eritrean food will be on offer during the two-night celebration.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
1/7/2020 3:48:11 PM
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Boris Johnson says UK will not mourn Soleimani, but urges restraint
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 9:06:51 PM
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Erdogan says making Iraq theater of US-Iran tension hurts stability
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 9:08:43 PM
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Rocket attack in Baghdad, Syria gas field shelled after Soleimani killing
Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah Brigades warned Iraqi security forces to be at least 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) away from all American bases starting Sunday evening.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
1/5/2020 11:36:41 PM
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Thousands protest in France decision not to prosecute Sarah Halimi killer
Several thousand Jews marched in Marseille in protest of the ruling, which leaders of French Jewry, including the CRIF umbrella of French Jewish communities, have suggested was designed to avoid scrutiny of Muslim antisemitism.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
1/6/2020 6:10:48 AM
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Macron speaks to Trump, says Iran must not escalate situation
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 9:14:06 PM
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Ituran car-theft prevention saved economy NIS 761.m – report
Some 50% of all car theft incidents in 2019 involved the thief obtaining the car key, by burglary or in other ways.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 9:15:48 PM
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Turkish military units moving to Libya, Erdogan says
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 9:36:29 PM
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Iraqi president urges self restraint to Iranian counterpart
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 9:45:45 PM
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NATO to hold urgent meeting on Monday over Iraq-Iran crisis
By REUTERS \
1/5/2020 9:46:20 PM
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January 6, 2020: Sayonara, Soleimani
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
1/5/2020 9:55:29 PM
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Antisemitism and anti-Zionism: Blurring of lines
This is the first type of antisemitism – physical attacks and other incidents that leave us fearful for our safety and the security of our children and families.
By ALLEN FAGIN \
1/5/2020 10:02:10 PM
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Don’t mourn Soleimani
Trump’s decision to kill Soleimani is in keeping with his principles of putting pressure on Iran.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/5/2020 10:05:27 PM
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Labor leader Amir Peretz has to move beyond cosmetic gestures
Labor Party leader Amir Peretz seems to be auditioning for the job of deckchair attendant on the Titanic.
By JEFF BARAK \
1/6/2020 11:17:05 AM
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Why does ‘The Second Israel’ adore Benjamin Netanyahu?
What do they want from these elites and their descendants? To repent, to stop hoping that the Mizrahim will change their right-wing belief systems and traditional ways.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
1/6/2020 11:18:19 AM
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Trump: Should Iran strike any US person, we will fully strike back
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2020 10:41:14 PM
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Iran's missile forces at heightened state of alert - US official
By REUTERS \
1/6/2020 7:03:03 AM