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Israeli MMA fighter Natan Levy defied odds to enter the UFC
Now he wants to break stereotypes.
By ELIE BLEIER \
1/5/2021 12:36:21 AM
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President Trump’s diplomat prepares for Holocaust Memorial Council
Ambassador Richard Grenell convinced Europeans to label Hezbollah terrorists
By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE \
1/5/2021 2:04:04 AM
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Health Ministry: 7,061 diagnosed with coronavirus on Monday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 1:11:55 AM
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Georgia’s Senate runoffs: All the Jewish drama from a charged campaign
Here’s a recap of the Jewish drama in both races, which is going down to the wire.
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
1/6/2021 7:32:47 AM
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Thousands with disabilities, those who care for them get vaccinated
Shalva notes that with the vaccinations, those with disabilities who were inoculated can now return to normal routine within the scope of things.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 9:44:21 AM
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Carlos Escude, 72, driven to Judaism by Argentine economic crisis
Argentinean political theorist Carlos Escude converted to Judaism through the Latin American Rabbinical Seminary.
By JTA STAFF \
1/5/2021 2:10:57 AM
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GOP Jews don’t take stand on Trump’s efforts to overturn the election
Meanwhile, a number of Republicans have forcefully rejected the maneuver as unconstitutional and a threat to American democracy.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
1/5/2021 2:20:38 AM
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Author omits ‘Merchant of Venice’ from anthology, citing antisemitism
Michael Morpurgo told The Guardian on Monday about the decision not to include the play in the “Tales from Shakespeare” anthology for children older than 6.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
1/5/2021 2:26:21 AM
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Kathy Manning brought Jews together. Can she do the same for Congress?
As the first woman to chair the Jewish Federations of North America, from 2009 to 2012, Manning helmed an organization whose very mission is to get American Jews under a single roof.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
1/5/2021 2:34:41 AM
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Holocaust survivor pens NYT op-ed on how COVID is ‘stealing’ her years
Toby Levy is an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor from what was then Poland and is now Ukraine
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
1/5/2021 2:42:48 AM
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NY Jewish restaurant Sammy’s Roumanian closes but vows to reopen
The restaurant, stationed in a dingy basement location on Chrystie Street for decades, was almost equally known for its Jewish wedding party-style atmosphere.
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
1/5/2021 2:49:20 AM
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US judge blocks Trump sanctions targeting ICC, human rights lawyers
A Biden administration may consider lifting those sanctions as it evaluates the use of sanctions in foreign policy, two sources said last month.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 3:14:07 AM
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First doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Israel this month
Health Ministry authorized Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, but says unaware of pending shipment.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN,REUTERS \
1/5/2021 9:52:28 PM
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Saudi foreign minister holds talks with Kuwaiti counterpart - SPA
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 4:36:47 AM
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Couple removed for saying ultra-Orthodox on flight will spread 'disease'
The flight originally consisted of 60 passengers and was from New Jersey to Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 9:45:48 AM
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Jewish Montrealer Devon Levi represents Canada in WJC as starting goalie
Often acting as an important platform for a career in the NHL, success in the World Juniors has helped launch the careers of many hockey greats.
By CODY LEVINE \
1/5/2021 9:48:43 AM
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American Jews, Moroccan Muslims sign MoU to highlight diversity
The videos will be made available in both English and Arabic, and will hihglight the diversity and commonalities between Jews and Arabs.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 4:53:26 PM
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Doctors at Galilee hospital perform first surgery by robot in North
Following the surgery, both patients were released and reported a significant improvement in their conditions.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 9:51:25 AM
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1.37 million Israelis vaccinated against the novel coronavirus
Seven nurses who administered coronavirus vaccines at a vaccination center in Safed tested positive for the coronavirus.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN,EVE YOUNG \
1/5/2021 2:18:28 PM
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Israel-Europe ties improving, warming up to Abraham Accords - exclusive
The Foreign Ministry has been working to help those European diplomats understand the shift in the paradigm of the Middle East.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/5/2021 8:08:51 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 8,308 new cases, 7.6% positive
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 7:28:09 AM
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What is the Gulf Cooperation Council Summit?
The GCC was set up in 1981 as the political and economic confederation of six states, all headed by monarchies, that make up the Arabian Peninsula, minus Iraq and Yemen.
By MARCY OSTER/THE MEDIA LINE \
1/5/2021 7:30:49 AM
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England goes into new lockdown as COVID-19 variant rampages
The new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus first identified in the United Kingdom and now present in many other countries was spreading at great speed.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 7:35:23 AM
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Riyadh hosts GCC summit, hoping to promote tourism, Qatar reconciliation
Ancient, archaeology-rich city of AlUla chosen for meeting as part of Saudi drive to diversify the economy.
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
1/5/2021 7:49:17 AM
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Indian state bans Islamic schools, drawing criticism
Opposition politicians criticized the move and said it reflected the government's anti-Muslim attitude in the Hindu-majority country.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 8:18:50 AM
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Qatar emir heads to Saudi Arabia for Gulf summit
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 8:34:22 AM
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Azeri-Jewish Chess Grandmaster Radjabov in tears after winning tournament
Rajabov is ranked number 10 in the world, and earned the title of Grandmaster at the age of 14, making him the second-youngest grandmaster in history at the time.
By SARAH CHEMLA \
1/5/2021 1:19:03 PM
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Five-hundred years in the life of the Amon family
From the surrender of Spain to the court of Suleiman the Magnificent and beyond, they were there.
By ISAAC AMON \
1/5/2021 10:58:19 AM
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France: New variant of COVID-19 present in Paris
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 9:22:08 AM
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China urges calm and restraint after Iran enrichment announcement
The enrichment decision, Iran's latest contravention of the accord, coincides with increasing tension between Iran and the United States in the last days of President Donald Trump's administration.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 10:24:14 AM
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Diplomat appointed to head Israeli mission to UAE
The diplomat’s position as charge d’affaires is expected to be temporary, until an ambassador is appointed.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/5/2021 6:53:32 PM
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Condition of Likud MK David Bitan worsens
His family said he required medicine and constant supervision.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/5/2021 6:48:28 PM
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Israeli and Greek governments set to sign expansive defense deal
“It is a long-term partnership that will serve the interests of both Israel and Greece."
By UDI SHAHAM \
1/5/2021 5:45:47 PM
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Your COVID-19 Mortgage Debt Relief and Housing Assistance Options
If you are currently facing a temporary period of financing uncertainty, a COVID-19 mortgage forbearance may be the best option to consider.
By Leo Giosuè \
1/5/2021 10:20:01 AM
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Tips for getting financial support while waiting for an injury settlement
The sole purpose of injury settlements is to help victims get back on their feet.
By PAUL LITMAN \
1/5/2021 10:32:26 AM
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Coronavirus in the IDF: 747 cases, 9,166 in quarantine
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 11:38:43 AM
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Iran says South Korea holding $7 bln Iran funds 'hostage'
The seizure of the MT Hankuk Chemi and its 20-member crew near the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been seen as an attempt by Tehran to assert its demands.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 1:10:43 PM
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Ryan Dossey Shares his Journey from Being a W2 Employee to a Successful Real Estate Investor
Ryan Dossey, owns a call center, BallPoint Marketing Company, and a mastermind named CCF, shares his story and sheds light on how he penetrated a competitive market and made a name for himself.
By AVI STERN \
1/5/2021 11:22:32 AM
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar reconciliation: What might change in the region
In some ways the Trump administration helped fuel the break in the Gulf, or at least made Riyadh feel that it might get concessions from Qatar
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
1/5/2021 3:39:06 PM
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Coronavirus lockdown to begin Thursday at midnight and last two weeks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "We are in a state of emergency."
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
1/5/2021 11:21:04 PM
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Knesset Committee approves new heavy vehicles regulations
The new inspection system is designed to ensure that drivers and their employers adhere to the requirements of the law, with regard to working hours and rest.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 2:58:09 PM
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Blue and White minister Meirav Cohen joining Yesh Atid
Harvard, Oxford and South African educated candidate to replace her in Knesset.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/5/2021 10:20:32 PM
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The IDC's BA in Sustainability and Government: "Just Do It"
“Doing exactly what we are trying to teach them. Don’t talk - but get involved and solve."
By BENJAMIN SINGER \
2/25/2021 1:39:48 PM
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Iran finds first case of new virus variant in traveler from UK
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 12:41:44 PM
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IAI successfully tests the MRSAM air and missile defense system in India
Able to shoot down enemy aircraft at a range of 50-70 km., it is meant to help to protect India from enemy aircraft.
By UDI SHAHAM \
1/5/2021 4:38:13 PM
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Israeli travel departures fell 83% in 2020
The majority of travel was done in January and February before coronavirus hit.
By ZEV STUB \
1/5/2021 4:17:10 PM
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'Bibi you abandoned us': Business owners protest coronavirus closures
"We are close to anarchy and to turning [business owners] into criminals against their will."
By EVE YOUNG \
1/5/2021 1:23:02 PM
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Gantz: Iran is igniting the region with instability
Iran recently announced that it resumed 20% uranium enrichment at an underground nuclear facility.
By UDI SHAHAM \
1/5/2021 5:10:15 PM
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Hebrew Language Day
"Hebrew without excuses - simple as that"! - Ze’ev Jabotinsky
By IFAT OVADIA LUSKI \
1/5/2021 1:29:08 PM
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Settler leader urges Georgian Christians vote Republican in Senate race
Dagan, along with others on the Israeli Right, have kept a close eye on the Senate race, particularly in light of US President-elect Joe Biden's known opposition to West Bank settlements.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/5/2021 4:03:29 PM
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Exploiting COVID: Cyberattacks on hospitals up 45%
Criminals are specifically and callously targeting the healthcare sector during the pandemic because they believe hospitals are more likely to meet their ransom demands.
By ZEV STUB \
1/5/2021 7:03:18 PM
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IDF to send staff to assist Bnai Zion Hospital with coronavirus strain
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 2:20:11 PM
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Attempted terror attack at Gush Etzion Junction thwarted
The alleged attacker was holding a cleaver and was shot.
By UDI SHAHAM,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/5/2021 7:58:53 PM
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WUJS Congress creates post-COVID-19 'relief system' for Jewish students
"The greatest long-term challenge would be on the financial front with many of the feeder organizations for Jewish activism facing massive funding challenges," said WUJS president.
By SARAH CHEMLA \
1/5/2021 4:27:52 PM
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Honenu, prosecution trade barbs over Ahuvia Sandak probe
The prosecution's conduct has been accused of amounting to a cover-up for the police.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/5/2021 6:56:34 PM
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Hundreds protest building light rail in ultra-Orthodox J'lem neighborhoods
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 4:01:40 PM
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Oman registers first case of new virus variant in traveler from UK
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 3:24:54 PM
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Hundreds of dog, sheep, goat corpses openly abandoned in South
Bodies could pose potential health hazard due to infectious disease contamination.
By AARON REICH \
1/5/2021 3:40:22 PM
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No crying in Sistine Chapel as baptisms canceled amid COVID
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 3:36:01 PM
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Jerusalem Affairs Minister Rafi Peretz leaving politics
National Union leader Bezalel Smotrich called upon Bayit Yehudi to merge with his party before it elects a new leader.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/5/2021 8:01:09 PM
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IDF tells soldiers returning from leave to pack for a month-long lockdown
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 3:47:02 PM
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Coronavirus: 50% of people vaccinated developed antibodies - Sheba
Dr. Gili Regev-Yochay is recommending pushing off administering second doses of the Pfizer vaccine in order to inoculate more Israelis with the first dose.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
1/5/2021 6:08:30 PM
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Honey theft leaps by 50% as country faces COVID-19, beekeepers stingless
Police apprehended on Monday a man who allegedly stole dozens of honeycombs. Beekeepers warn criminals changed methods, now focusing on honey rather than bees.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
1/5/2021 6:42:57 PM
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Israel launches expanded Phase II trial of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate
The next five volunteers are expected to receive their first doses later this week.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
1/5/2021 8:16:59 PM
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European countries tighten COVID-19 restrictions to combat infections
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 4:40:13 PM
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Palestinians say they are now trying to get vaccines from Israel
The PA Ministry of Health said that the first doses of vaccines are expected to arrive in the West Bank at the beginning of next month.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/6/2021 7:54:32 PM
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IBM names former Goldman executive Gary Cohn as vice chairman
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,REUTERS \
1/5/2021 5:32:59 PM
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'Coronavirus forced Israelis to adopt e-commerce faster'
The pandemic is said to have accelerated the global shift towards online shopping by about two years.
By ZEV STUB \
1/5/2021 4:59:52 PM
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US hits Iran with fresh sanctions in final weeks of Trump presidency
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 5:31:47 PM
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200 rabbis call on Israel to make COVID vaccine available to Palestinians
Rabbis for Human Rights NGO says Israel has ‘moral imperative’ to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/5/2021 6:40:01 PM
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UAE-Israel Business Summit 2021
Towards a new era of growth, peace and stability
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2021 8:15:40 AM
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Clalit: We won't schedule any more COVID-19 vaccination primer shots
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 5:36:31 PM
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Knesset approves compensation for relatives of those who die saving lives
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 5:48:48 PM
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Jewish philanthropists give more than ever, but COVID-19 disrupts plans
According to a recent report by the Jewish Funders Network, a majority of Jewish donors are rethinking their strategies in response to the pandemic.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
1/5/2021 5:51:25 PM
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A-G reveals case against Netanyahu started March 3, 2016
Until now, Netanyahu's defense team has attacked the prosecution as not having gotten Mandelblit's approval for its early actions in the case.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/5/2021 6:31:39 PM
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Democrats take early leads in Georgia with Biden's agenda at stake
If Republicans hold onto the Senate, they would effectively wield veto power over Biden's political and judicial appointees.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 8:27:38 AM
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Israel Elections: Over half of Israels will vote new parties - poll
Only 39% of Arabs sure they will cast ballots in the March election
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/5/2021 6:20:43 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 14,293 students, 2,465 teachers infected
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 6:22:53 PM
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Ron Huldai promises half of his party's MKs will be women
University of Washington professor will be on his list
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/5/2021 9:14:54 PM
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Israel’s abortion rate continues 32-year decline
Experts credit increased access to contraception, sex-ed
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
1/5/2021 6:54:08 PM
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Multiple coronavirus patients landed in Israel from UAE last Monday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 7:19:12 PM
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Jerusalem, Mac TA, Rishon, Holon in semis
Reds overcome Gilboa, yellow-and-blue nets derby triumph to roar into State Cup Final Four.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
1/5/2021 7:20:31 PM
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Wage dispute could deprive at-risk LGBTQ+ youth of needed support
Throughout the coronavirus crisis, at-risk youth have been caught in the middle of labor disputes and budget crises.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
1/6/2021 5:15:36 PM
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Does reconciliation in the Gulf impact Israel? - analysis
Israel has been increasingly engaged in the Gulf in recent years.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/5/2021 9:22:43 PM
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Coronavirus: Israel's vaccination campaign runs out of steam
Sourasky and Hadassah have stopped vaccinating, and the Maccabi health fund have stopped making new appointments.
By HANNAH BROWN \
1/5/2021 9:39:39 PM
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Knesset approves regulations aiding handicapped rights in emergency
No longer will bus drivers flee, leaving behind disabled passengers, an adviser to the Defense Ministry said.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
1/5/2021 8:36:01 PM
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What to Expect from Online Gambling 2021
Online gambling is truly an area where users benefit from new inventions
By Leo Giosuè \
1/5/2021 8:07:44 PM
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DesignBro continues to be a stand-out contender in web-based graphical design excellence
In the rapidly evolving digital world, one thing remains constant: the need and availability of professionals who produce quality work in a competitive marketplace.
By PAUL LITMAN \
1/5/2021 9:37:35 PM
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Kikar Dizengoff reinvented as ‘Speakeasy Square’
As Israel entered its second lockdown, hordes of Tel Avivians began to congregate at the square with takeaway food, snacks, blankets, cigarettes and a variety of beer and wine in tow.
By ABIGAIL ADLER \
1/5/2021 8:14:52 PM
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Will lockdown delay Netanyahu's trial again? - analysis
Next week’s hearing would feature Netanyahu in-person appearance and was also expected to be when the Jerusalem District Court would set dates in February for starting to hear witnesses, the heart of the trial.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/5/2021 10:28:58 PM
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Riff Cohen & Eliran Amar’s tribal dance
Artists collaborate in the Omanut-o-namut Festival today.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
1/5/2021 8:25:46 PM
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IDF court to ease rules on cannabis use for officers and NCOs
The decision by Hayut may signal optimism for those still hoping Israel will follow through on its promise to legalize recreational cannabis.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
1/5/2021 8:46:42 PM
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US colleces $7m. in Iranian assets for terror victims - Justice Department
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 8:36:12 PM
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Zarif: Ending Gulf dispute result of Qatar's 'brave resistance'
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 8:38:45 PM
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Grapevine January 6, 2021: Fake news of a different genre
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
1/6/2021 12:05:30 AM
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Utah online newlyweds to petition High Court against Interior Ministry
Deri’s office has said that the Interior Ministry is conducting “an in-depth examination” of the wedding and registration process which he said the state has not encountered before.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/5/2021 9:51:26 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 8,368 new daily cases, 7.4% positivity rate
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 8:45:24 PM
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Letters to the editor, January 6 2021: Suha says
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
1/5/2021 8:59:04 PM
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IDF likely wrapping up Gaza border crisis probes - exclusive
There were 14 criminal probes, 2 convictions
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/7/2021 9:21:42 AM
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Vaccinating against COVID: Israel at its best
Since Israel started vaccinations, over a million citizens have received the vaccine. If we keep that rate up the entire population of Israel could be fully vaccinated in a total of 100 days.
By SHERWIN POMERANTZ \
1/5/2021 9:09:56 PM
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Washington braces for Biden's certification, protests
Road closures and DC National Guard troops in the streets
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
1/5/2021 9:17:39 PM
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It is time to expand US-Israel collaboration in health technologies
The Israeli life sciences sector has grown steadily in the last decade. According to a report published by the Israel Advanced Technology Industries (IATI),
By EITAN YUDELEVICH \
1/5/2021 9:20:35 PM
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An opportunity for Gulf rapprochement
Israel enjoyed relations with Qatar in the past, with trade offices between the two countries that opened in 1996 but then closed after the Second Intifada in 2000.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/6/2021 12:17:46 AM
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No Holds Barred: Kamala Harris’s crusade against ‘revenge pornography’
Harris is right to focus on the catastrophic effects of revenge pornography on women. But even the everyday, garden-variety of porn consumed is incredibly destructive.
By SHMUELY BOTEACH \
1/5/2021 9:49:32 PM
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Center Field: Jewish genius appreciates genius Jews
Jew-hatred intimidates many Jews into downplaying Jews’ disproportionate contributions to humanity, hoping antisemites won’t notice.
By GIL TROY \
1/5/2021 9:57:24 PM
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Iran vows 'decisive response' to any Israeli move against it
Iran gave more details about its enrichment decision by saying it had the capacity to produce up to 9 kg of 20% enriched uranium per month.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 10:00:36 PM
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Poll: Bennett and Yamina would rise by 2 seats without Smotrich
Netanyahu bloc unable to form government with only ultra-Orthodox parties and Yamina.
By ARIK BENDER/MAARIV \
1/5/2021 10:17:32 PM
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Netanya man throws neighbor's cat from fourth story window
The cat had wandered into the wrong apartment and was subsequently thrown out the window. The suspect reportedly laughed about it and asked "well? What's up with the cat? Is she dead yet?"
By IDAN ZONSHINE,AARON REICH \
1/5/2021 10:30:51 PM
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Iran denies seized Korean ship and crew are being held as hostages
South Korea summoned the Iranian ambassador, called for the ship to be released and said it was dispatching a delegation to Iran to discuss it.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 10:40:15 PM
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Dozens of Ahuvia Sandak protesters gather in Jerusalem, block roads
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/5/2021 10:43:26 PM
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N.Korea began its ruling Workers' Party congress on Tuesday
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 11:17:32 PM
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US intel. agencies say Russia likely behind hacking of gov't agencies
It was the first formal statement of attribution by the Trump administration.
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 11:26:09 PM
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White Kenosha cop cleared in shooting of Jacob Blake
By REUTERS \
1/5/2021 11:31:15 PM