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Trump to nominate ex-energy lobbyist Bernhardt to head Interior
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 12:11:41 AM
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Brazil’s new president compared to Hitler by Samba dancer
A dancer from the Aguia de Ouro samba school in Sao Paulo wore a costume Saturday depicting Bolsonaro as Adolf Hitler.
By MARCUS GILBAN/JTA \
2/5/2019 12:28:50 AM
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Prime Minister Netanyahu isn't well, meetings on Tuesday cancelled
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2019 1:06:03 AM
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U.S. Senate breaks from Trump with Syria troop vote
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 1:18:29 AM
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U.S. judge sets Manafort sentencing date in Washington case
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 1:39:13 AM
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U.S. trade agency says WTO rule change efforts to rein in China will fail
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 1:55:38 AM
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Senator warns of 'war' among Republicans over Trump border wall
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 2:13:47 AM
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U.S. ambassador to Germany: 'Horrific actions' of Iran equal to ISIS
"The recent press reports that the Iranian regime publicly hanged a 31-year-old man for being gay should be a wake-up call for anyone."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
2/5/2019 2:34:36 AM
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Japanese Righteous Gentile Chiune Sugihara honored by Limmud FSU
“He saw human beings in danger and he decided to help them.”
By PEGGY CIDOR \
2/5/2019 2:58:00 AM
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Trump appoints antisemitism envoy after two years
Appointment comes two years into Donald Trump's presidency, and just as a bipartisan majority of lawmakers has been pressing his administration to fill the congressionally mandated role.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/5/2019 3:05:26 AM
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Trump to host Pittsburgh synagogue shooting survivor
Holocaust survivor and IDF veteran Judah Samet, who survived the October 27 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, will be among the president’s honored guest at the 2019 State of the Union Address.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
2/5/2019 3:41:31 AM
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Palestinian village, mosque are vandalized with graffiti
Israeli police have ordered an investigation into the vandalism, according to Israeli news reports.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
2/5/2019 4:13:35 AM
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‘Schindler’s List’ waffle fries taken off Aussie restaurant’s menu
The manager of The Arc at Nobbys, located on the Gold Coast of Australia’s eastern coast, apologized to the customer who brought the Holocaust-themed item to her attention on Friday.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
2/5/2019 4:28:01 AM
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Chelsea FC tells UN ambassadors to 'Say No to Antisemitism'
Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon hosted the UN delegation in Tel Aviv on Monday night.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
2/5/2019 4:29:23 AM
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U.S. envoy to hold talks in North Korea on Wednesday
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 4:38:19 AM
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Millions in cryptocurrencies frozen after Canadian founder's death
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 4:40:00 AM
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Trump plans to nominate Treasury's Malpass to lead World Bank
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 4:41:26 AM
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N.Korea trying to protect nuclear, missile capabilities -U.N. report
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 4:46:04 AM
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U.S. military presence in Syria vital to defend American interests
President Trump cites the Jewish state—and not American security—as a reason for U-turn on declared Syria policy
By CHARLES BYBELEZER/THE MEDIA LINE \
2/5/2019 4:53:22 AM
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Rela Geffen, former Baltimore Hebrew University president, dies at 75
She was the sixth president of Baltimore Hebrew University, from 2000 to 2007, and was a professor emerita of sociology.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
2/5/2019 4:59:28 AM
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Jewish Patriots fans celebrate yet another Super Bowl win
“To organize something like this, it makes us proud. It makes everyone happy,” Sandberg added.
By PENNY SCHWART/ JTA \
2/5/2019 5:21:13 AM
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Universal Grizzly love for Casspi, but can he rebound from latest injury?
Bickerstaff and several team members spoke glowingly of Casspi as both a reliable player and important role model and remain optimistic about his return.
By HOWARD BLAS \
2/5/2019 5:27:23 AM
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Muslims demand Nike recall of sneaker for alleged 'Allah' script on sole
A Nike spokesperson denied these allegations, telling Fox News that "Nike respects all religions and we take concerns of this nature seriously."
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
2/5/2019 5:32:43 AM
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Is Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman the best Jewish football player ever?
Edelman, one of only a few Jewish players in the league, is certainly the most successful.
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
2/5/2019 5:42:52 AM
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Amazon seeks to dominate Middle East e-commerce market
The company’s ambitions for the region have sparked a home-grown competitor.
By TERRANCE J. MINTNER/THE MEDIA LINE \
2/5/2019 6:01:32 AM
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President of Austria plants tree in Grove of Nations
Austrian President Van der Bellen arrived with a delegation of over 50 members, including his wife, H.E. Ms. Doris Schmidauer.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2019 6:05:21 AM
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Cradle of 'Arab Spring' in flux as massive protests rock Tunisia
The IMF has urged the country to freeze public sector wages and reduce the government’s ballooning deficit
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
2/5/2019 6:17:31 AM
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Prime Minister Netanyahu is unwell - Tuesday meetings cancelled
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not feeling well and as a result will not be meeting Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen who is now in Israel.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
2/5/2019 6:44:52 AM
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IDF arrests 25 Palestinians in West Bank for alleged terror activity
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2019 6:58:11 AM
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Gideon Saar on Yair Netanyahu: 'I feel bad for that boy'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 7:29:46 AM
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Rabbi Lior to right-wing leaders: If attempts at unity fail, run alone
Bayit Yehudi ran together with National Union in three of the last four elections.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 7:52:59 AM
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Iran dismisses EU concern about missile tests as "non-constructive"
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 8:07:02 AM
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Iran dismisses EU concern about missile tests as "non-constructive"
"Raising such baseless and hollow accusations...is in line with the goals of enemies who seek to undermine Iran’s relations with Europe," Iran's foreign ministry said in a statement.
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 8:19:50 AM
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Senior Israeli leaders pledge: 2 million Jews in the West Bank - report
Dozens of senior ministers and Knesset members from Likud and other right-of-center parties signed a declaration overnight to support the “Nahal” movement.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 8:29:07 AM
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Tens of thousands attend first papal mass on Arabian peninsula
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 8:56:42 AM
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says will 'reach out' after Corbyn call uproar
“We cannot and will not move forward without deep fellowship and leadership with the Jewish community,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote on Twitter.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
2/5/2019 9:05:21 AM
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Likud leaders get out and vote in party primary [Photo gallery]
It is customary for Israeli candidates to visit the Western Wall or attend prayer services on the day of a big vote.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 9:23:52 AM
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Edelman prides himself as 'First Jewish MVP' after Super Bowl win
Edelman, 32, is one of only a few Jewish players in the league, embracing that side of his identity over time.
By URI BOLLAG \
2/5/2019 9:42:17 AM
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Citing antisemitism, Labour MPs demand answers from party leaders
The motion “asks some entirely reasonable questions of the leadership,” Luciana Berger, a Jewish senior member of Labour, wrote in an op-ed in The Times of London.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
2/5/2019 10:03:05 AM
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January tourism to Israel jumps by 11% compared to last year
"The rise in the number of tourists over several years is proof of the quality of the Israeli tourism industry," said Tourism Minister Yariv Levin.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 10:18:34 AM
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Netanyahu pushes Likud voters to elect his candidate list in primaries
Netanyahu asked members of the party to vote for a strong Likud to ensure a victory in national elections on April 9.
By URI BOLLAG \
2/5/2019 10:39:57 AM
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Security forces apprehend mother of the Ofra and Givat Asaf terrorist
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 10:44:11 AM
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Former IDF chief Ashkenazi about entering politics: Answers soon
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 10:52:19 AM
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Defense minister: Russia must develop new missiles to counter U.S.
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 11:13:55 AM
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'Band's Visit' to end its Broadway run
Musical based on Israeli film set to begin US tour - and could come to Israel.
By AMY SPIRO \
2/5/2019 12:10:30 PM
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Did Trump interfere in Israel's election by sharing Netanyahu Instagram post?
The image depicts the two leaders smiling at one another as they shake hands. The slogan reads, “Netanyahu: In a different league.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 12:13:51 PM
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Erdogan says no satisfactory plan with U.S. on north Syria safe zone
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 12:19:43 PM
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Iran criticizes Greece, Italy for not buying its oil despite U.S. waivers
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 12:21:46 PM
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Ayelet Shaked: Small right-wing parties need to unite
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 12:29:52 PM
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Defense company Aeronautics gets export license to key customer reinstated
The Defense Ministry suspended the export license of company's suicide drone to Azerbaijan in 2017.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/5/2019 1:03:27 PM
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Russians fight U.S. in Syria, then hide their losses
Deir al-Zor battle on Feb 7 2018 was the first direct confrontation between the United States and Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Evidence of Russian casualties was hidden.
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 2:02:35 PM
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Jerusalem looks to hi-tech to protect social workers, teachers
The pilot project will connect all the city’s principals and a further 100 social workers to Carbyne’s hi-tech emergency platform, providing them with assistance in case of violence or danger.
By EYTAN HALON \
2/5/2019 2:12:48 PM
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U.S. arms land in hands of terror groups in Yemen, incl. Iranians - report
The weapons were transferred directly by the Saudi government and its coalition partners to groups waging war on its behalf to push the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels out of the country.
By URI BOLLAG \
2/5/2019 2:44:48 PM
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Can Bar Refaeli quash the feud with her Eurovision co-host?
Assi Azar pledges to donate his salary from event to LGBT youth organization
By AMY SPIRO \
2/5/2019 3:06:02 PM
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Crown Heights community on high alert following antisemitic violence
Brooklyn’s Jewish community is on edge and initiating action following two antisemitic attacks in Crown Heights.
By HALEY COHEN \
2/5/2019 3:19:28 PM
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In search of a Brexit deal, British PM May to visit Brussels
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 3:50:23 PM
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Labor, Livni clash over peacemaking priorities
“I woke up to reports that Gabbay had decided to lower the diplomatic banner, because what Tzipi Livni talks about is not interesting.”
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/5/2019 4:05:28 PM
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Russia's Rosneft has no plans to 'choke' output at Russkoye oilfield
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 4:06:16 PM
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Greenblatt, PA officials face-off in form of Twitter diplomacy
As a result of the law, the PA said it would forgo receiving US financial aid.
By HERB KEINON \
2/5/2019 4:23:12 PM
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Netanyahu set to meet Putin in Moscow before elections
"It is critical that we continue to deny Iran establishing a base in Syria."
By HERB KEINON \
2/5/2019 4:23:52 PM
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Russia's Rosneft may launch share buyback in 2019
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 4:50:49 PM
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Karl Marx grave memorial in London damaged in hammer attack
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 4:53:35 PM
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France carries out rare simulation of nuclear deterrent strike
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 4:55:35 PM
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Senior Thai delegation visits Israel to cultivate medical cannabis knowledge
The global medical cannabis market, which was valued at $8.3 billion in 2017, is projected to soar in value to $28b. by 2024.
By EYTAN HALON \
2/5/2019 5:01:06 PM
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Givati recon battalion completes drill simulating war with Hezbollah
Maj. Alon Peiser: ‘The Lebanese shouldn’t try us. But if they try something, they will pay a price.’
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/5/2019 5:04:13 PM
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Iran vows to 'teach Israel a lesson' as response to strikes in Syria
"If these actions continue... as a firm and appropriate response to teach a lesson to the criminal and lying rulers of Israel," a senior official said.
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 5:13:26 PM
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Lithuania fears Russia will attempt to sway its elections
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 5:16:28 PM
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U.S. general warns of post-withdrawal threat in Syria from Islamic State
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 5:20:52 PM
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Taliban calls recent Afghanistan peace talks with U.S. successful - Ifax
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 5:23:36 PM
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PA vows to continue payments to prisoners, families of ‘martyrs’
The PA threatened that it will “go to international courts and institutions and to take all legal and diplomatic measures” to thwart Netanyahu’s plan.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
2/5/2019 5:24:36 PM
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Aleph to Zee takes home inaugural Nefesh B'Nefesh pitch night prize
"In recent years we have seen growing numbers of Olim moving to Israel’s North and South," said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, co-founder and executive director of Nefesh B’Nefesh.
By EYTAN HALON \
2/5/2019 5:34:02 PM
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Abbas accuses U.S. of no longer being qualified to act as peace broker
“We have the first and last word on the Palestinian cause,” he stressed. “No one can represent us or speak on our behalf.”
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
2/5/2019 5:40:38 PM
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High Court deals another setback to smoking, tobacco industries
Additional restrictions will kick in in June and in January 2020.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/6/2019 12:13:07 PM
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Israeli researchers ask 'Can celiac cause eating disoders'
Eating disorders can “lead to a failure to meet nutritional and metabolic needs, which cause severe impairment to psychosocial functioning,” he said.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
2/5/2019 5:56:44 PM
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Canadian Kosher restaurant hit with antisemitic vandalism for 2nd time
The word “Jew” was spray-painted on the windows and in the parking lot of the BerMax Caffe and Bistro in Winnipeg, in the central part of the country.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
2/5/2019 6:03:20 PM
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US general alerts of post-withdrawal threat in Syria from ISIS
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 6:17:20 PM
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Frankfurt city hall poster campaign calls for solidarity with Jewish community
Two recent studies have found worryingly high levels of antisemitic sentiment and incidents across Europe.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/5/2019 6:26:01 PM
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Talks with Taliban in "very, very early" stages - U.S. general
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 6:30:29 PM
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Russian-made S-300 missile defense system active in Syria
Russia delivered the defense system to Bashar Assad's regime in Syria in October, after Syria mistakenly downed a Russian plane during an Israeli strike on Iranian targets.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/5/2019 6:33:08 PM
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Man arrested over threats made against UK Labour lawmaker
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 6:33:08 PM
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Mexico foreign minister says not defending Venezuela's Maduro
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 6:34:53 PM
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British PM May denies "shafting" N. Ireland over Brexit backstop
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 6:35:49 PM
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All Likud MKs eyeing reelection, but Netanyahu, favor West Bank annexation
Out of the 30 Likud members who hold Knesset seats, 28 have made statements or signed a declaration in support of the application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/5/2019 6:44:37 PM
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Cameroon government minister says Jews brought Holocaust on themselves
The government of Cameroon distanced itself from Jean De Dieu Momo’s comments.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
2/5/2019 6:45:53 PM
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New York lawmaker pushes increased funding for Holocaust education
The purpose of the Never Again Education Act, according to Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Elise Stefanik, is to address a "national rise in antisemitism" by attacking its root cause.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/5/2019 6:47:53 PM
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Russian-made advanced air-defense system up in Syria
Satellite images show S-300 launchers erected in Syria's Masyaf
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2019 7:03:52 PM
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White House says it does not endorse candidates after Likud poster features Trump
The campaign ad reads "Netanyahu: In another league," above the two men shaking hands.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/5/2019 7:10:41 PM
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IDF arrests two Palestinians who crossed Gaza border fence into Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 7:15:02 PM
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In Brexit bid, Britain's May to meet EU's Tusk in Brussels
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 7:29:18 PM
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Too little too late? No-deal Brexit planning shakes service suppliers
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 7:30:16 PM
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Crowd favorite Shalva Band pulls out of Eurovision contention
Musical group chooses Shabbat over international song contest.
By AMY SPIRO \
2/5/2019 7:35:55 PM
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Foul ball struck and killed 79-year-old Jewish woman
Linda Goldbloom, 79, died Aug. 29, ESPN reported Tuesday, citing a Los Angeles County coroner’s report. The incident had not been reported in the media.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
2/5/2019 7:55:23 PM
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Pope says Vatican open to mediating in Venezuela
The Pope said this would include efforts to "to try to bring one (side) closer to the other, to start a process of dialog."
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 7:56:55 PM
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Egyptian lawmakers pave way for Sisi to stay in power until 2034
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 7:58:30 PM
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Swastikas found spray-painted at Atlanta suburb high school
“I want them to know this hurts many, many, many people. Not just Jewish people, not just kids at Centennial High School, it hurts our whole community.”
By J.D. CAPELOUTO/THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION \
2/5/2019 8:08:34 PM
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Bring them home
At least 1,000 immigrants from the community are expected to come to Israel in 2019, but the fate of the rest of them is uncertain.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/5/2019 8:38:34 PM
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Terrorists trying to use cyber to impact elections – ICT
The report surveys a range of current and recent cyber attacks by Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS and most importantly Iran, in terms of their potential impact on Israeli elections going forward.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/5/2019 9:05:57 PM
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Fundamentally Freund: The Right must unite
Needless to say, it would be naive to think that the matter of ego is not at work amid this dizzying array of parties, which also explains why the Right is so splintered.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
2/5/2019 9:12:57 PM
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Surging Maccabi Haifa beats Hapoel Tel Aviv in thriller
However, in the 24th minute, Hapoel’s Adi Gotlieb pounded the ball home from inside the box past a helpless Guy Haimov to cut the gap to 2-1.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
2/5/2019 9:16:26 PM
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Center Field: Gantz’s ‘gantzer’ gift: Demonstrating character, not being one
We should still pronounce Benny Gantz’s inaugural speech last week a winner.
By GIL TROY \
2/5/2019 9:19:38 PM
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UNHRC set to blast Israel 7 times, but mum on China’s Muslim imprisonment
Seventeen non-governmental groups this week called on the U.N. Human Rights Council to send a fact-finding mission to the Xinjiang region of China to investigate the situation.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/5/2019 9:21:12 PM
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Brazil's president still in semi-intensive care, no date to leave hospital
By REUTERS \
2/5/2019 9:31:28 PM
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Prime minister rotation reportedly raised to challenge Netanyahu
Ashkenazi told activists outside his home in Kfar Saba on Tuesday morning that he has been working on uniting parties that would run together and challenge the Likud Party in the April 9 election.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/5/2019 9:34:03 PM
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BDS for thee, but not for me
The PA is not alone in its hypocrisy.
By DEXTER VAN ZILE \
2/5/2019 9:48:02 PM
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At face value
Jazz pianist’s Uriel Herman’s ‘Face to Face’ album is a seamless blend of David Bowie, Mordechai Zeira and pure, unadulterated Uriel.
By JENNIFER GREENBERG \
2/5/2019 9:54:33 PM
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February 6, 2019: On the wrong team?
Readers of 'The Jerusalem Post' have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
2/5/2019 9:55:37 PM
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February 6, 2019: On the wrong team?
Readers of 'The Jerusalem Post' have their say.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2019 9:55:39 PM
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First-place Holon holds off Maccabi Tel Aviv
Jeremy Pargo led Maccabi with 18 points and Angelo Caloiaro chipped in with 16 points in the defeat.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
2/5/2019 10:00:05 PM
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Pollard says Netanyahu-Trump posters prove 'PM has abandoned me'
Pollard was paroled from prison in November 2015 after serving 30 years of a life sentence for passing classified information to Israel.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
2/5/2019 10:05:52 PM
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Grapevine: In a word, stop
ISRAEL’S LEADERS frequently make the point that while cooperating with other countries on many levels, when it comes to the military defense of Israel “we do it by ourselves.”
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/5/2019 10:19:31 PM
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Causing a scene
Curator Aya Lurie explains the inner workings of the Herzliya Museum’s ‘Scene of Events’ exhibition.
By ARIEL DOMINIQUE HENDELMAN \
2/5/2019 10:30:43 PM
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Likud primary candidates ply voters with jingles and jugglers
Sa’ar: "We must all work together so the Likud led by Benjamin Netanyahu will form the next government."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/5/2019 10:33:54 PM
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Mother of MK Roy Folkman, hit by a vehicle, passes away at 78
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 10:41:40 PM
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In Warsaw, Kushner to begin discussing his vision for Middle East peace
Jared Kushner has spoken little on his vision for a lasting peace agreement, but plans to be a public face of the coming effort.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/5/2019 10:43:26 PM
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Pm sends condolences to MK Roi Folkman after mother's tragic death
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2019 11:26:26 PM