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Czech PM to ‘Post’: We’ll support Israel in EU
Israel’s situation is reminiscent of Czechoslovakia’s in the 1930s, Necas says, “We’ve got a special feeling for Israel’s situation – that of a small nation surrounded by enemies.
Ex-Arafat adviser: PA funded Arab Israeli parties
Mohammed Rashid demands probe into Abbas's wealth, says PA funded Arab parties in Israel during general elections.
US Senate Republicans block Iran sanctions vote
GOP senators say they need more time to study revisions to proposed sanctions on Iran's oil sector.
Campaign calls for Americans in Israel to vote
Poll released exclusively to ‘The Jerusalem Post’ finds twice as many eligible voters in Israel prefer Romney to Obama.
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Dagan joins call for tougher sanctions on Iran
Abbas to discuss Netanyahu letter in Egypt
UK daily slammed for referring to Israel’s national
PA sports chair: Oust Israel from Olympic c'tees
UN probes possible N. Korea-Syria arms trade
African influx to TA worries elderly Jewish holdout
New Druse Kadima MK glad to be in coalition
Home saliva test for HIV unlikely to be approved
Israel a target in Egypt's presidential race
Israel pushes for silent moment for Munich victims
A-G wants to radically increase police searches
Israeli firm writes off investment in Egypt gas deal
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Gov't okays adding magnesium to drinking water
Netanyahu, Litzman launch pilot project to restore magnesium to drinking water that is lost in desalination.
15-year-old almost loses outer ear after piercing
Doctors perform emergency surgery, save him from amputation of his external ear.
Organization slams ‘Time' breastfeeding cover
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine says there is no evidence that long-term breastfeeding is harmful to child, mother.
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Off the Beaten Track: Walls and towers
Shavuot is certainly around the corner and it's nowhere more evident than in the North.
Celebrating the Feast of Ascension in Jerusalem
For Christians around the world, the feast marks the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven.
Chosen Bites: Goat so cheesy
While the texture and appearance is similar to cream cheese, goat’s milk cheese has a soft tangy flavor that is complex.
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Conference promotes prenuptial agreement
Bar-Ilan conference discusses multi-layered approach to solve problem of men who refuse to give wives bill of divorce.
Shas, UTJ won't sit on 'Tal Law' committee
Yishai: Those who study Torah aren't subject to negotiations on quotas, basic rights; UTJ MKs not participating either.
Young haredim want to study, open to army, work
Survey of 400 unmarried haredi students shows 70 percent see themselves continuing religious studies.
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Man charged with murder in Beersheba stabbing
Two-weeks after death of Gadi Vichman, stabbed after asking teenagers to keep quiet, Idan Ohion, 19, indicted for murder.
'Eritrean migrants rape girl, assault boyfriend'
Announcement of alleged crime comes on heels of another alleged sexual assault, rape of young woman by African migrants.
‘Tel Aviv arsonist targeted migrants’
21-year-old man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at several homes of Africans, faces lengthy prison term.
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‘Clean the Land Day’ to occur across Israel
Foursome decides to call upon all Israelis, Masa fellows and alumni in particular, “to take to the streets, beaches and parks.”
Bill against animal cruelty passes 1st reading
Knesset bill would strengthen authorities that patrol animal cruelty, amendmending the current Animal Welfare Law.
Innovations of all types pave AgriTech halls
Agriculture exhibition showcases hundreds of new technologies ranging from water-converting drones to predatory mites.
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Ask the Barman: Life’s too short to be serious
Charlie, barman and part-owner at Heder 140, brings his own version of hipster funk to north Tel Aviv.
Israeli history photo of the week: The Western Wall
JPost special feature: Library of Congress collection of photos that document Israel before creation of state.
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Still kicking after all these years
Celebrating her golden jubilee, Rina Schenfeld, the first lady of Israeli dance, has outlived passing trends.
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