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'Window of opportunity to free Gilad'
Noam Schalit praises gov't for efforts; Eitan: Captive may be released before Olmert steps down.
Herb Keinon and JPost.com Staff \
2/9/2009 12:01:22 AM
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Grenade explodes at anti-Chavez party headquarters
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Grenade explodes at anti-Chavez party headquarters
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Palestinian poll: Hamas support drops
Following Cast Lead, Fatah's popularity among Gaza and West Bank residents outstrips Islamist group.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
2/9/2009 12:33:45 AM
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Ashdod chemical factory blaze probe handed over to Green Police
Environment Ministry cites irregularities in company's handling of the incident.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
2/9/2009 12:38:18 AM
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Poll: Right-wing voters more undecided than Left
Likud, Israel Beiteinu could have grabbed 7 mandates from Kadima had they clearly opposed a Palestinian state.
TOVAH LAZAROFF and Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/9/2009 12:39:57 AM
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Noam Schalit: There is a window of opportunity to bring to Gilad's release
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 1:27:10 AM
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Venezuela detains 11 suspects in shul attack
Local authorities arrest 11 people over anti-Semitic vandalism of Caracas synagogue in January.
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Rights group: Investigate man's death in Hamas detention
Three people have died in Hamas lockup while 4 died in PA detention since 2007, Palestinians say.
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Two US soldiers killed while trying to defuse roadside bomb in Afghanistan
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IAF jets bomb two Hamas targets in Strip in response to rocket attacks
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 3:02:25 AM
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Thousands of liters of oil sludge spills near Chicago
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Hamas official tells 'Time' Dahlan collaborated with Israel during Gaza op
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 5:37:11 AM
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Local Hoops: Maccabi spanks Hapoel in grudge match
Maccabi gave Hapoel a 97-81 beating, closing the argument on which is the best team in the country, at least for now.
JEREMY LAST \
2/9/2009 5:48:28 AM
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Fed Cup Tennis: Shahar shines but Israel drops doubles, tie to Ukraine
Team will have to fight for its place in World Group II later on this year after falling 3-2 to Ukraine in Kharkov on Sunday.
ALLON SINAI \
2/9/2009 5:49:49 AM
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US surgeon faces negligence charges in Australia
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IDF troops arrest five terror suspects in West Bank
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 7:15:11 AM
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Report: Argentine seminary ousts Holocaust denying bishop
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Feiglin: The Likud began to fall in polls when I was forced to 36 on list
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 8:32:32 AM
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'Israel-Hamas truce agreement expected to be signed within next 48 hours'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 8:32:36 AM
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Palestinians: Israeli tank shell kills Gaza man
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'Israel agrees to free all prisoners demanded by Hamas apart from 4'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 9:37:59 AM
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Banks' interest rates under scrutiny
Par between Bank of Israel rates and what customers are charged draws ire.
SHARON WROBEL \
2/9/2009 9:46:23 AM
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Mideast oil exporters face slower growth
A big part of the decline comes from lower oil prices and production cutbacks intended to help stabilize crude's slide.
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Kuwait's economic stimulus plan to cost $5.15 billion
Sheikh Salem Abdul-Aziz Al Sabah said the plan presented the best solutions possible at the lowest cost to the public.
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Cuba's cellular accounts up 60%
Once restricted to foreigners and Cubans with key state jobs, cellphones have been available to all Cubans since April.
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MDA issues advisory due to high air pollution levels across country
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 10:12:27 AM
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Bombs kill 3 Afghan troops, 2 civilians
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Legions of workers facing layoffs turn to Internet
Job seekers are delving into the business networking Web site LinkedIn, and even starting up hopeful conversations with prosperous-looking strangers.
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Peres expresses concern over election-campaign incitement
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 10:27:22 AM
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More coworker couples are losing both incomes at once
As layoffs mount across the United States and in all sectors, couples who are coworkers are increasingly vulnerable.
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Reports: Argentine seminary ousts Holocaust denier
Ultraconservative Society of St. Pius X has dismissed Bishop Richard Williamson as director of its seminary in La Reja.
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65,000 gallons of oil sludge spills near Chicago
"It is being contained, and there is no evidence of a fish kill or harm to water fowl."
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Female suicide bomber kills 24 in Sri Lanka
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Palestinian officials in Syria: Hamas opposed to Israeli truce conditions
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 11:19:47 AM
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Egyptian police scour German-Egyptian activist's home
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IDF detonates three bombs found southwest of Hebron; none hurt
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 11:24:55 AM
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Families in flux
The focus is on generational ties at this year's New York Sephardic film festival.
ALLISON HOFFMAN, Jerusalem Post correspondent \
2/9/2009 12:06:52 PM
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Concert Review: Mozart: Don Giovanni
It was a gripping, well-paced performance, amusing when required and sometimes moving when it should be.
URY EPPSTEIN \
2/9/2009 12:16:28 PM
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PA foreign minister: Hamas trying to influence election with rocket-fire
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Egged to change timetables for Election Day
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 12:21:35 PM
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IDF foils terror attack on Gaza border
Islamic Jihad claims gunman killed in air strike; IAF hits 2 Hamas outposts in response to rocket attacks.
JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP \
2/9/2009 12:22:08 PM
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Dance Review: Ensemble Sigma
Cross influences were evident in a way benefited the result by strengthening the cohesive and interrelated artistic card offered by the group.
ORA BRAFMAN \
2/9/2009 12:26:49 PM
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Soulfarm embarks on Israel tour
The American Jewish jam band blends rock, pop, folk and country, and has shared the stage with the likes of Bruce Hornsby.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/9/2009 12:30:27 PM
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Marsh Dondurma to give benefit in Modi'in
The brass band, which started out as a street band in Jerusalem, is composed of 15 members on brass, percussion and reed instruments.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/9/2009 12:34:11 PM
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PA minister: Hamas wants instability
Malki says Hamas trying to influence election with rocket attacks; Abbas will negotiate with new gov't.
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NY church honors Birkenau Women's Orchestra
The Birkenau orchestra existed for 18 months during the Holocaust; over 50 women and three different conductors made up its membership.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/9/2009 12:37:56 PM
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Archaeologists: 30 mummies found in newly discovered tomb in Egypt
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Olmert allocates additional NIS 2.4 billion for IDF recuperation
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 12:59:50 PM
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Leaders of France, Egypt talk about Gaza's future
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Germans await OK on Cairo trip to check notorious Nazi doctor's death
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Egypt: Hamas must reveal where it got cash it tried to smuggle into Gaza
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 1:20:09 PM
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Saudi princess says she's ready to drive, as soon as women are allowed
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UK gov't official in anti-Semitism storm
Foreign Office's South Asia Group chief arrested after allegedly launching tirade at gym over Gaza op.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 1:52:20 PM
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Israeli bus pelted by stones south of Bethlehem; none hurt
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 2:06:33 PM
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World markets fall as US economic stimulus rally fades
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World markets fall as US economic stimulus rally fades
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Germans await OK on Cairo trip to check Nazi death
New information indicates Austrian-born camp doctor Aribert Heim lived in Cairo under an Arab name before his death from cancer.
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Cyclist killed when hit by truck in Holon
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 2:15:42 PM
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Police arrest 16-year-old for synagogue break-in spree
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
2/9/2009 2:23:44 PM
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Olmert adds NIS 2.4b. to resupply IDF
Money to be used to reequip army following Gaza op; source of funds to be determined by the next gov't.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 2:34:26 PM
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Marzel remains defiant over Umm el-Fahm polling station role
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 2:41:19 PM
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Coptic arrests inflame Egypt's sectarian tensions
Human rights center: 2 detained for "defaming Islam" after they were seen handing out bibles at fair.
The Media Line News Agency/Joseph Mayton \
2/9/2009 2:57:26 PM
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Hit-and-run driver who killed Meital Aharonson released to house arrest
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 3:03:43 PM
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Abbas: PA will work with any new Israeli government
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 3:26:06 PM
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Peres urges Israeli citizens to fulfill their civic duty and vote
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 3:31:24 PM
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Jerusalem court rejects appeal to release alleged abusive mother
Etgar Lefkovits \
2/9/2009 4:13:58 PM
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Suspected Maoist rebels kill 10 policemen in India
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'Gaza cease-fire as early as next week'
Mubarak meets with Sarkozy in Paris to discuss agreement, expresses hope for "return to calm."
HERB KEINON and AP \
2/9/2009 4:53:16 PM
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Spanish premier meets Iranian parliament speaker Larijani
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Rabin's son will support Likud-led unity government
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 5:03:43 PM
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Netanyahu and Livni both confident
Likud, Kadima leaders hint they won't join other's coalition; 5.2 million citizens eligible to vote.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/9/2009 5:28:59 PM
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Two toddlers choke on Tu Bishvat treats, rushed to hospital
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/9/2009 5:31:26 PM
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UN says it will resume aid shipments to Gaza
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Palestinian with 3 pipe bombs arrested near Nablus
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 6:14:42 PM
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UN to resume aid shipments to Gaza
Hamas officials return stolen blankets, food parcels, prompting the UN to lift its distribution freeze.
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Brother of man arrested for child molestation detained
Etgar Lefkovits \
2/9/2009 7:03:34 PM
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First hearing in Olmert 'Rishontours' affair set for April 19
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 7:07:17 PM
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RAF jet goes down at British base in Cyprus; 2 injured
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Livni may not participate in non-Kadima-led coalition
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 8:08:28 PM
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Lieberman makes trip to Western Wall
Shas slams visit as empty photo-op electioneering: "This is a relic of the temple, not a tennis court."
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/9/2009 8:39:15 PM
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Software glitch leads to 1-cent gas in Dutch town
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Security forces on high alert ahead of general elections
Yaakov Katz \
2/9/2009 9:27:48 PM
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Pope to meet with umbrella group of US Jewry
Hoenlein praises Benedict XVI; tensions ease as Vatican shuns Holocaust-denying bishop.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
2/9/2009 9:28:24 PM
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Police nab former cop on the lam for fraud
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
2/9/2009 9:31:52 PM
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Australian Jewish community pitches in to aid fire victims
"Amount of support is unbelievable... The response of the Jewish community has been amazing."
TORI CHEIFETZ \
2/9/2009 9:33:38 PM
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Iran to build 4 new satellites
Announcement comes less than a week after Iran launched its first homemade satellite into space.
The Media Line News Agency \
2/9/2009 9:36:02 PM
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Our broken system
Only structural reforms, responsibility and a renewed commitment to civic virtue can mend it.
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'This protection they shall have'
200 years after his birth, a review of Abraham Lincoln's relationship with American Jews.
David Geffen \
2/9/2009 9:40:21 PM
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February 10: Liberate us - but from whom?
Actor Patrick Murray said "Politicians are like nappies [diapers] - they should be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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Elections C'tee rules: No basis to disqualify Marzel participation
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
2/9/2009 9:47:23 PM
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The pope must condemn the Jew-haters in the Church
Why would an elected leader of the German people denounce Holocaust-denying Bishop Richard Williamson but the pope will not?
SHMULEY BOTEACH \
2/9/2009 9:47:40 PM
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What is considered extremist in today's Germany?
Holocaust denial is forbidden - but not by Muslims.
CLEMENS HENI \
2/9/2009 9:50:31 PM
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Where Lieberman and Obama meet
Both have focused on igniting a public discourse that revolves around values, rather than policies.
SHIRA KAPLAN \
2/9/2009 9:51:56 PM
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The Region: A consensus has arisen
A greater majority is about to vote for parties close to centrist positions than at any time in history.
BARRY RUBIN \
2/9/2009 9:54:14 PM
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Our World: Obama's new world order and Israel
Pakistan's open contempt for the US and weakness in the face of the Taliban's takeover of the country has direct consequences for the US's mission in Afghanistan - and for its new dependence on Russia.
Caroline Glick \
2/9/2009 9:55:41 PM
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Encountering Peace: Spins and lies: Schalit, Hamas and Olmert
The agreement will be exactly what a Hamas leader had me propose to the gov't 10 days prior to the war.
Gershon Baskin \
2/9/2009 10:02:27 PM
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Petraeus meets French generals as France shows reluctance on Afghanistan
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Arabs split between vote and boycott
Those who say they won't cast ballot cite frustration over lack of influence and Gaza fighting.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
2/9/2009 10:59:56 PM
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Israel Beiteinu's unexpected number 12
Druze candidate and Shfaram resident Hamed Amer may be the party's biggest surprise yet.
ABE SELIG \
2/9/2009 11:00:39 PM
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Balad candidate may be first Arab party woman MK
'A woman represents the struggle of Arab society just as the man represents it.'
BRENDA GAZZAR \
2/9/2009 11:01:38 PM
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Likud, Labor, Kadima lament campaign mistakes
Likud MKs complaining about campaign mistakes that prevented an initially expected landslide victory.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/9/2009 11:02:27 PM
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Haredi 'unity' masks internal power struggles
UTJ "paralyzed" by infighting, struggle over control of educational system; Shas losing to Lieberman.
Matthew Wagner \
2/9/2009 11:03:21 PM
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Nat'l religious parties deny harming Netanyahu's chances
Likud head can be as 'dangerous' as Livni if not kept in check, National Union candidate warns.
Etgar Lefkovits \
2/9/2009 11:04:11 PM
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Switzerland recalls diplomat from Iran
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In Lieberman's settlement, support for the Likud is high
"They don't ask whom you vote for when you move out here," says a Nokdim resident
ABE SELIG \
2/9/2009 11:47:43 PM
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1 out of 8 voters is abroad
Only those able and willing to pay to fly back to Israel are permitted to participate in the elections.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
2/9/2009 11:48:52 PM
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Peres urges all citizens to go out and vote
"The significance lies not only in the right to choose who will lead our country but also on behalf of the state, the only true democracy in the Middle East."
rebecca anna stoil and greer fay cashman \
2/9/2009 11:51:24 PM
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Court session on Lieberman probe postponed
Lieberman's lawyer, Yaron Koteli, said the general elections and their drain on Lieberman's resources meant that his client could not dedicate full attention to the hearing.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
2/9/2009 11:53:06 PM
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'Want me as defense minister? Vote Labor'
Ehud Barak says if he wins less than 20 mandates he will not be able to serve in his current role.
SHELLY PAZ \
2/9/2009 11:55:57 PM
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Ma'aleh Adumim teeters between Netanyahu and Lieberman
TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/9/2009 11:57:34 PM