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Irish FM Begins Trip to Region With Visit to Gaza

By Jewish Press Staff

Eamon Gilmore will meet with Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, among others.

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Palestinians Rejected Israel's Outline for Borders and Security in Amman Talks

By Jewish Press Staff

Palestinian sources claimed that the Israeli principles presented would destroy any chance for a two-state solution.

News & Views

Republican Debate: Romney, Gingrich Condemn Abiding Palestinian Rejection of Jewish State

By Jewish Press Staff

US Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney says Palestinians "want to eliminate the state of Israel."

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United Torah Judaism MK to Livni: 'You're Our Enemy'

By Jewish Press Staff

MK Yisrael Eichler makes comments in response to Livni's condemnation of ultra-orthodox sector.

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Iran UPDATE: A-Jad says Iran Unaffected By EU Embargo, Wants to Talk

By Jewish Press Staff

Iranian President: "Why should we run away from the negotiations?"

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Cyber Attacks UPDATE: Pro-Israeli Hacker Claims Strike on Iranian Sites

By Jewish Press Staff

'Hannibal' claims to have access to a trove of confidential Iranian information.

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Former Israeli Envoy to UN Says Obama Should Be One-Term President

By Jewish Press Staff

Dan Gillerman makes comments at a women's Zionist conference.

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Cyber Attacks UPDATE: Anti-Israel Hackers Strike Israeli Hospitals' Websites

By Jewish Press Staff

The websites of Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer and Assouta Medical Center in Tel Aviv were both taken offline.

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Report: Palestinians Demand Prisoner Release to Continue Talks

By Jewish Press Staff

The Palestinians are reportedly seeking the deportation of Marwan Barghouti and Ahmed Sa'adat.

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Israel Arrests 19 Palestinians for Terror-Related Activities in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press Staff

Two Palestinian teenagers caught on tape firing on Israeli vehicle last Saturday.

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Report: Jordan Considering Diplomatic Sanctions on Israel Over Palestinians

By Jewish Press Staff

King Abdullah reportedly hinted at such measures to get Abbas to talks in Amman.

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Russia Reiterates Disapproval of Western Handling of Syria

By Jewish Press Staff

Russia opposes sanctions and military intervention against Syrian regime.

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Rabbi Elyashiv Health Continues to Deteriorate

By Jewish Press Staff

The Lithuanian sage is suffering from pulmonary edema.

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EU 'Worried' About Israeli Construction in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press Staff

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton scheduled to visit Israel, Judea and Samaria, and Gaza this week.

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Israeli Film Nominated for Oscar

By Jewish Press Staff

Footnote, a film by Joseph Cedar, is a film about father-son Talmudic scholars.

News Briefs

UPDATE: Israel Attorney-General to Investigate Jerusalem Mufti for Incitement

By Jewish Press Staff

Attorney-General Yehuda Weinstein has ordered an investigation of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Sheikh Sheikh Mohammed Hussein, for comments he made glorifying the killing of Jews as a religious edict for Muslims at a Fatah event recently

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Report: Russia to Sell Syria Fighter Jets

By Jewish Press Staff

36 aircraft would be delivered to Syria at a total cost of $550 million.

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UPDATE: Secretary-General of Muslim Brotherhood Party Appointed Speaker of Parliament

By Jewish Press Staff

Mohamed Saad el-Katatni quoted as saying that Camp David accord "needs reevaluation".

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Netanyahu on EU embargo: As of today, Iran is continuing nuclear weapons program

By Jewish Press Staff

"Strong and quick" pressure on Iran is still necessary, Israeli PM insists.

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UPDATE: EU Approves Oil Embargo on Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Total ban on oil imports to begin July 1, 2012.

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Report: Hamas Chief Plans Gaza Visit, May Run for PLO President

By Jewish Press Staff

Khaled Mashaal recently announced that he would not seek reelection as politburo chief.

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Israel Arrests Hamas Officials Found Hiding in Red Cross Building

By Jewish Press Staff

The men had been in staying in the compound for over a year.

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President Peres Condemns Jerusalem Mufti's Incitement

By Jewish Press Staff

Shimon Peres called on Justice Minister Yaakov Ne'eman to prosecute Sheikh Muhammed Hussein.

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$225 Million Raised By Israel Bonds in One Night

By Jewish Press Staff

Israel Bonds raised $1.1 billion in all of 2011.

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Interior Minister Eli Yishai: Jewish People Survived Because of Torah

By Jewish Press Staff

Shas MK: Torah protected Jews before there was a state, the IDF, and Shin Bet.

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EU Reportedly Agrees to Iran Oil Embargo

By Jewish Press Staff

According to sources, the ban would halt all oil imports by July 1, 2012.

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Assad Rejects Arab League Call to Resign

By Jewish Press Staff

Arab League has decided to extend its observer mission.

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Israeli Company Develops New Riot Control Vehicle

By Jewish Press Staff

The vehicle can operate while under attack from molotov cocktails.

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Report: Israel to provide 12-Hour Window Before Attacking Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

The Sunday Times also reported that the US postponed the joint US-Israel military drill

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PM Netanyahu Urges Migron Residents to Evacuate 'with Consent'

By Jewish Press Staff

Netanyahu supports MK Benny Begin's proposal for evacuating Migron.

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Israeli Application Wins Best App of the Year

By Jewish Press Staff

Any.DO was downloaded over 500,000 times in its first month.

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Return to Sender: Knesset Speaker Rivlin's New Years Greeting 'Biased,' 'Political'

By Jewish Press Staff

Jordan's Speaker of Parliament blasts Rivlin's New Years greeting as racist.

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PM Netanyahu Condemns Jerusalem Mufti's Anti-Semitic Speech

By Jewish Press Staff

Sheikh Muhammad Hussein in response: "I can't change the Hadith."

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Prominent Samaria Rabbi: 'Great Mitzvah to Serve in the army'

By Jewish Press Staff

Head of Har Bracha yeshiva supports IDF service for religious men.

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Demand for Sharia Law in Libya Growing

By Jewish Press Staff

Islamist parties expected to fair well in upcoming Libyan elections.

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Islamists Win Over 70% of Egyptian Parliament

By Jewish Press Staff

The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party wins 235 seats; the ultra-conservative Salafist Al-Nur party wins 121 seats.

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Cabinet To Extend Law Denying Citizenship to Palestinians Who Marry Israelis

By Jewish Press Staff

One-year extension of the Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law supported by Israel Security Service.

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PM Netanyahu: Israel Will Protect Jewish People Against 'Bitter Enemies'

By Jewish Press Staff

PM speaks on the anniversary of the Wannsee Conference, where the Nazis decided on their "Final Solution," for the Jewish people.

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Terrorist Attack Thwarted at Kalandiya Security Checkpoint

By Jewish Press Staff

Palestinian man wielding an axe attacks border guards.

Israel / US / Global

Holocaust Scholars Criticize Obama

By Jewish Press Staff

Eighty-five prominent Holocaust scholars last week criticized President Obama for failing to respond to Libya’s hosting of a Darfur war criminal.

News Briefs

IDF Arrests Two Palestinians Carrying Pipe Bombs

By Jewish Press Staff

Arrest follows a similar incident at the same crossing last week.

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Terrorist Who Murdered Five Members of Fogel Family Gets Five Life Sentences

By Jewish Press Staff

Amjad Awad and his cousin Hakim were convicted last November of the murders.

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Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Preaches Killing of Jews in Sermon

By Jewish Press Staff

Top PA religious official was speaking at event celebrating founding of Fatah.

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IDF Commander To Soldiers: 'Nobody Opens Fire At Jews!'

By Jewish Press Staff

Comments follow recent incident at IDF base and inflammatory statements by MK Ben Eliezer.

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PM Netanyahu Talks Sanctions, Palestinians to Knesset Committee

By Jewish Press Staff

Netanyahu: Iran sanctions ineffective, peace talks frustrating.

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Hizbollah Terror Suspect Leads Thai Police To Weapons Cache

By Jewish Press Staff

Hizbollah planned to target Israelis, Jews in Thailand.

News Briefs

Jewish population in Judea and Samaria tops 342,000

By Jewish Press Staff

The Jewish population in Judea and Samaria rose 4.3% in 2011.

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Palestinians Again Consider Bypassing Peace Talks For UN

By Jewish Press Staff

PA official says January 25 meeting with Israeli delegation in Amman is crucial for progress.

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Iran Confirms Receipt of US Letter Regarding Strait of Hormuz

By Jewish Press Staff

US government conveyed that closing the Strait would constitute a "red line."

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Nasrallah Rebuffs UN Secretary General's Call To Disarm Hezbollah

By Jewish Press Staff

Hizbullah leader: "The armed resistance will stay and will increase its power."

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3 Likud Ministers Oppose Likud Bill Authorizing Migron Outpost Community

By Jewish Press Staff

MKs Begin, Eitan, and Meridor implore PM Netanyahu to enforce High Court decision.

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Arab Sector Leads Statistics in Violent Crimes in Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

Internal Security Minister presents plan to improve the situation.

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Israel, US Postpone Joint Military Drill

By Jewish Press Staff

"Austere Challenge" was to be largest-ever anti-missile joint military exercise between Israel and United States.

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Israel To Form New Cyber Warfare Administration

By Jewish Press Staff

Move made in recognition of the increasingly dangerous cyber warfare threat.

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Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Palestinians in Phone Call

By Jewish Press Staff

Obama reiterates "unshakable commitment to Israel’s security".

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Iran Calls on UN to Condemn Assassination of Nuclear Scientist

By Jewish Press Staff

Iran calls the assassination a "terror attack" in letter to UN Secretary General.

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Activists Return to Rebuild Mitzpe Avichai

By Jewish Press Staff

Outpost community near Kiryat Arba dismantled earlier in the day.

News Briefs

Egypt to Seek IMF Loan After All

By Jewish Press Staff

Egypt's military-led government originally rejected the IMF's offer in June 2011.

News Briefs

India to Continue Importing Iranian Oil

By Jewish Press Staff

India to work with Iran to circumvent US financial measures.

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Former IAEA Inspector says Iran 'one year from' bomb material

By Jewish Press Staff

Olli Heinonen makes prediction in light of Iran's commencement of an underground enrichment facility in Fordow.

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IDF Evacuates Mitzpe Avichai Outpost Community

By Jewish Press Staff

Marks the third evacuation this week, following the eviction of Givat Arye and Gal Yossef.

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Hamas PM to Visit Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Ismail Haniyeh also expected to visit Qatar, other Muslim countries.

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Japan FM: Japan Ready to Cut Iran Oil Imports

By Jewish Press Staff

Comments come during US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's visit to Japan.

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U.S. Senator: 'If you attack Israel, you are attacking the United States'

By Jewish Press Staff

Senator Daniel Inouye makes statements while on a visit to Israel

News Briefs

Political Groups in Egypt to Protest Abuhatzeira Pilgrimage

By Jewish Press Staff

Jewish access to venerated Rabbi's tomb near Delta city of Damanhour under threat.

News Briefs

Update: MK Michaeli Suspended One Month

By Jewish Press Staff

Anastassia MIchaeli suspended from Knesset plenum after water-throwing incident.

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Knesset Committee Passes Bill Banning Use of Nazi Words and Symbols

By Jewish Press Staff

Using Nazi slurs or symbols in public to be punishable by NIS 100,000 fine.

News Briefs

Gilad Shalit's Father to Enter Politics

By Jewish Press Staff

Noam Shalit will seek to run on the Labor Party list in the next election.

News Briefs

Delek Signs $5 Billion Gas Deal With Dalia Power

By Jewish Press Staff

Tamar gas field will supply Dalia with 1.38 billion cubic meters of gas over 17 years.

News Briefs

Fatah-Hamas Reconciliation on the Rocks

By Jewish Press Staff

Recent round of tension triggered by Hamas' “inadequate and humiliating” refusal to permit Fatah officials to enter Gaza.

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US Responds Sharply to Iran's Threat to Close the Strait of Hormuz

By Jewish Press Staff

Defense Secretary, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff counter Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz.

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Major Terror Attack Thwarted at Samaria Military Courthouse

By Jewish Press Staff

IDF soldiers arrest four Palestinians, armed with pipe bombs, pistol, and a knife, at Salem Crossing near Jenin.

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5 Activists Indicted for IDF Base Attack

By Jewish Press Staff

Five activists suspected of involvement in the attack on the IDF's Ephraim Division military base last month indicted in Jerusalem District Court.

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