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J’lem and Berlin sign contract for sixth submarine
Exclusive: German defense official Schmidt tells ‘Post’ that "Israel’s security is our concern"; dismisses reports that Merkel considered canceling deal in response to Gilo construction.
Blast hits Egypt gas pipeline to Israel for 11th time
Witnesses in Al-Arish say flames seen from town in Northern Sinai where blast took place; security forces rush to scene.
'UNSC inaction on Syria reaffirms unreliability'
Foreign Ministry official says Russia, China’s veto blocking resolution against Assad reconfirms that “old alliances die hard.”
Dozens protest housing after man freezes to death
Demonstrators place mock coffin outside Netanyahu's home in protest death of 40-year-old homeless man who froze to death.
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US 'disgusted' at Russia, China UNSC veto on Syria
Iran says Europe oil ban won't halt its nuclear work
PA's Abbas, Hamas's Mashaal to meet in Qatar
New traffic enforcement cameras switched on
Sarkozy: France, partners planning Syria crisis grou
Video shows activists injured by IDF in Nabi Saleh
Russians defy cold, stage rival protests over Putin
Egypt and the US: The end of a beautiful friendship?
Iran threatens to ban Samsung following Israeli ad
'US Jewry unlikely to act on anti-Ethiopian racism'
Activists, police clash at Syrian embassy in Kuwait
'Iran threats against Jewish targets in US growing'
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Turning things around at Bikur Cholim
Dr. Raphael Pollack has performed 1,372 ‘external cephalic versions’ – an alternative to cesarean sections or breech births.
Health Scan: Looking through the surgical keyhole
Study could help develop better surgical training techniques for laparoscopy, a minimally invasive operation.
'No. 1 killer of women is preventable'
While many women think cancer is main cause of death, experts say more women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer.
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Into the Fray: From potentate to puppet?
MARTIN SHERMAN
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SARAH HONIG
An indictment of Palestinian incitement
ISRAEL KASNETT
Middle Israel: On fire
AMOTZ ASA-EL
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The US’s erroneous assumptions about the Middle East
Time to unravel some key tenets in US foreign policy and expose them as falsehoods.
God’s role in the peace process
Religious leaders can forge the way towards mutual respect for "the other."
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For the love of steak
A return visit to Porterhouse proved what we already knew – that it still serves the best New York-style steaks in the country.
‘Bill’ is back
In Sharon Eyal’s evening-length piece, performed by the Batsheva Dance Company, the dancers show their true colors.
Pouring his soul out
Renowned violinist Julian Rachlin performs Brahms with the IPO in Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Jewish World
Songs and voices
‘Miriam led [the women] in song, “Sing to God for He is exalted above the arrogant horse and rider He cast into the sea”’ (Exodus 15:21)
My home: Mielec, Poland
The survivors of Mielec are few and far between, but one has very vivid memories of the place she called home.
Ascetic Hassidism
Hassidic masters were not cut of one cloth; some masters adopted ascetic practices.
Environment & Technology
Middle East trails again in green energy growth
Vestas estimates renewables accounts for only 0.2 percent of power production in the Middle East and North Africa.
Samaria in a sewage stalemate
All but one of 22 Palestinian villages refuse connection to sewage line, Environmental Protection Ministry says.
'Israeli gas must first supply local market'
Energy expert Nick Butler says that revenue from natural gas will not start streaming in until at least 2020.
Middle East
Egypt council wants earlier presidential vote
Responding to protests, civilian council recommends starting preparations for election two months early.
Homs shelling kills hundreds as violence rages
Top military intelligence commander deserts army in highest-level defection yet; enraged Syrians storm regime’s embassies in Europe, Mideast.
Gunmen kidnap, release two US tourists in Sinai
Egyptian Security sources: Two American women are kidnapped in apparent attempt to hold them for ransom.
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Security and Defense: Signs of the times
A year into his post, Gantz faces daunting challenge of preparing for war at a moment’s notice.
Fuerza Bruta offer Rolling Stones tour producer shelter
Behind the surrealistic spectacle of the popular Argentinian show now wowing Tel Aviv lie logistics and planning.
Jews in Super Bowl history
Jewish pro football players reflect on the big game, and their religious identity.
Diplomacy: Warm support from the chilly North
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird explains his government’s support of Israel to the ‘Post.’
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