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Rabbi Rosen: Ahmadinejad Is Amalek and We Must Destroy Him

By Tibbi Singer

Once we recognize that the enemy is not acting against us based on rational reasons, but out of a pathological hatred, it is our duty to act on our conclusion and strike at the enemy, disregarding world opinion.

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Illinois Republican Candidate for Congress Says 'Holocaust Never Happened'

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Oak Lawn Patch reported that Arthur Jones, 64, a Lyons, IL, insurance salesman who organizes family-friendly, neo-Nazi events around Adolf Hitler's birthday, hopes to be the Republican candidate chosen to run against Democratic Congressman Dan Lipinski in Illinois' 3rd Congressional District. "As far as I’m concerned, the Holocaust is nothing more than an international […]

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3,000 Shells Stolen from IDF Base Under Soldiers' Noses

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel TV Channel 2 reports that seven people are being charged with trading in weapons that had been stolen from an IDF munitions base in the south. Indictments against them were submitted to the Beer Sheva District Court. Three of the suspects, who live in the Bedouin diaspora, are suspected of stealing at least 3,000 […]

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First Yahrzeit of the Massacre of Five Members of the Fogel Family

By Jewish Press Staff

Tonight marks the first yahrzeit of the massacre of five members of the Fogel family. Ehud Fogel was brutally murdered while asleep in his home in the Samaria community of Itamar, along with his wife, Ruth, and their three children, Yoav (11), Elad (4) and Hadas (3 months). They are survived by the Fogel's remaining […]

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IDF Raids, Shuts Down, Palestinian Television Station

By Jewish Press News Desk

Reuters reports that a privately owned TV station, which had just begun its operations in Ramallah, Judea and Samariah, was raided by Israeli soldiers on Wednesday. The soldiers seized broadcast equipment, computers and files, according to Ahmed Milhem, an employee. Watan TV began to operate at 0200 a.m. local time and lasted for three hours. […]

IDF & Security / Global / News Briefs

Israel to Sell Germany Spike Missiles Totaling Hundreds of Millions

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel Defense reports that Eurospike, a subsidiary of weapons manufacturer Rafael, has signed a contract to supply Spike missiles totaling hundreds of millions of dollars to Germany.

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Romney Wins Michigan

By Jewish Press News Desk

With most of the vote counted, Mitt Romney was ahead with 42 percent compared to 37 for Santorum in the Republican presidential primary in Michigan on Tuesday. NBC, CNN and Fox projected him the winner, after a tight race in which neither candidate mentioned how they had been against the Detroit Big Cars bailout. Negative […]

US / News Briefs

Westport to Lubavitch: Hands Off the Three Bears

By Tibbi Singer

When you think of Lubavitch and Bears, you're more likely to come up with Dov Ber rather than that illustrious trio renowned for that infamous Goldilox incident. But this time you'd be wrong.

Israel / Jewish / Global / News Briefs

Dr. Pepper Not Kosher – In Israel

By Tibbi Singer

The Chief Rabbinate claims that, based on data provided by the Badatz in London, it appears that the products under the name "Dr Pepper" which are made in England and imported to Israel are not kosher.

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5.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

The United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program reported Monday evening a Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Central Iran, 82 miles North Northwest of Kerman, Iran, and 423 miles South East of Tehran.

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Nazi-Hunter's Wife Long Shot Presidential Wannabe

By Jewish Press News Desk

The German-born wife of French Nazi hunter Serge Klarsfeld, Beate, has been nominated Monday by the Left party as a candidate for the German presidency in next month's elections. The 73-year-old Klarsfeld will compete against former East German pro-democracy activist Joachim Gauck in a March 18 vote by a special parliamentary assembly. In 1968, Beate […]

Israel / Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs

Saudis Might Support Israeli Strike on Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Why would Saudi Arabia support Israel instead of attacking it? Forbes' Peter Cohan argues that Saudi Arabia is dominated by Sunnis, while Iran’s ayatollahs are the Sunni's sworn enemies, the Shi’ites. Saudi Arabia’s rage against the Shi’ites exceeds its dislike of its Jewish neighbors.

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Heightened Police Alert in Jerusalem, Renewal of Riots Feared

By Jewish Press News Desk

IDF Radio reported that Jerusalem District Police has put out a red alert Sunday morning, in anticipation of a possible renewal of disturbances on Temple Mount and East Jerusalem. One Palestinian who attacked a small IDF unit was killed on Shabbat and 14 were wounded during a violent demonstration. Initial investigation into the event concluded […]

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Iran Embarks on Bible-Burning Campaign

By Jewish Press News Desk

According to the Iranian Christian news organization Mohabat News, Iranian authorities began to systematically seize and destroy Bibles after a Shiite cleric issued an urgent warning about the spread of Christianity. Mohabat reported that authorities in northwestern Iran have so far seized 6,500 Bibles. A state official said of the seizure: "All religions are strengthening […]

Middle East / Levant / Global / News Briefs

Choked: The EU Is Cutting Iran off SWIFT Operations

By Jewish Press News Desk

The AP reported that the European Union is working on regulations that would shut out Iran's banks from the financial clearinghouse SWIFT, which is used by virtually every country in the world. The move is part of an unprecedented escalation of economic pressure by the United States and the EU meant to halt Iran's suspected […]

US / News Briefs

Mormons Posthumously Baptized Anne Frank: New Claim

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Toronto Star reported that researcher Helen Radkey, a former Mormon who revealed the Wiesenthal baptisms, said this week she found Anne Frank’s name in proxy baptism records dated Feb. 18, showing the ritual was performed in the Dominican Republic. The new allegation came just a week after the LDS apologized for posthumously baptizing the […]

News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

UN Security Council Condemns Attacks on Israeli Diplomats

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Security Council statement, read to the media, "condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in New Delhi, India, aimed at Israel's diplomatic personnel, which resulted in injuries to diplomatic personnel and civilians, and the recent attempted terrorist attack in Tbilisi, Georgia." The Council also "reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations […]

Jewish / US / News Briefs

Oscars to Sacha Baron Cohen: Stay Home

By Tibbi Singer

If they ban him, does he not bleed, at least a little, on the inside? The Oscar folks appear to have had it up to here with the loveable, although as lowbrow as they come, British-Jewish star. Or maybe it was all his own idea. You figure it out.

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Egyptian Court Says New Parliament Unconstitutional

By Jewish Press News Desk

Al-Ahram reports that the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) on Monday referred several articles of the law governing parliamentary polls to the State Council, the legal body tasked with deciding disputes related to the exercise of state power. The move is raising doubts in Cairo as to whether Egypt's first post-Mubarak parliamentary elections were constitutional. The […]

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US: Israeli Settlements Not Constructive for Peace

By Jewish Press News Desk

According to FOCUS Information Agency, the United States said Wednesday that Israel's settlement activity was not "constructive" for Middle East peace after a committee approved a plan for at least 500 new homes in Judea and Samaria, and legalized the outpost of Shvut Rachel, which had been unauthorized. Officials said the committee gave legal status […]

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Israel, UN, Worried about Growing Hizbollah Base in West Africa

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel's Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor warned the UN Security Council Tuesday that Hizbollah was increasing its power base in western Africa. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his own concern about dangerous ties between the Lebanese terror group and African crime organizations. Ambassador Prosor added: "Israel is particularly concerned over Hezbollah's use of the […]

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Iran Blocks Access to Nuke Facilities, IAEA Leaves

By Jewish Press News Desk

According to news agencies, after two days of talks on Iran’s nuclear program, UN nuclear experts have left Tehran without reaching a deal, adding to growing tensions after an Iranian general warned of a pre-emptive strike against any nation that threatens Iran. The International Atomic Energy Agency also said that Iran had barred its inspectors […]

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King Abdullah II to US Jews: Peace Delay Israel's Fault

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Jordinian state news agency Petra says His Majesty King Abdullah II told a delegation of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations CPMAJO on Tuesday that Israel's unilateral policies, including measures to change the identity of Jerusalem and threaten its holy sites, constitute a major obstacle to resumption of peace efforts. The […]

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Azerbaijan Arrests Iranian Terror Cell

By Jewish Press News Desk

Azerbaijan's security agency said Tuesday it arrested a suspected terrorist group working for Iran. This is the second such claim this year, as tensions between the two countries are rising. The National Security Ministry said on Azerbaijan's state TV that it had arrested an unspecified number of people for preparing terror attacks against foreign citizens, […]

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State Relents, Khader Adnan Ends 65-day Hunger Strike

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ranking Islamic Jihad official Khader Adnan has ended his 65-day hunger strike after the State Prosecutor announced that under current circumstances, it would not seek to renew his administrative detention. According to the announcement, the State will not extend Adnan's detention if no significant new material is added to the case  by April 17, the day […]

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Jewish Group Visiting Temple Mount Pelted with Rocks, Shoes

By Jewish Press Staff

Rocks and shoes were hurled from a mosque as police escorted a Jewish group that was visiting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. One police officer was lightly injured, as was one of the visitors.

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Court clears Orthodox Jew for not carrying ID on Sabbath

By JTA

(JTA) -- An Orthodox Jew was found not guilty by a Hague appeals court of failing to produce an ID card on the Sabbath. The man had faced a fine of nearly $200 for failing to prove his identity when requested to do so by police under a Dutch law. Orthodox Jews are not permitted to […]

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Americans Rank Iran as Top US Enemy

By Jewish Press Staff

According to a Gallup poll released Monday, Americans rank Iran as the US'  top enemy. The poll, which was conducted February 2-5, asked: "What one country anywhere in the world do you consider to be the United States' greatest enemy today?" 32% of respondents said Iran, while 23% said China.  North Korea was the only […]

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Iran Military Chief: We Will Take Preemptive Action if Threatened

By Jewish Press Staff

The deputy chief of Iran's armed forces said that Iran would take pre-emptive action against its enemies if it felt its national interests were threatened, in the latest round of sabre-rattling over its nuclear program. "Our strategy now is that if we feel our enemies want to endanger Iran's national interests, and want to decide […]

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IDF Thwarts Major Terror Attack on Israel-Egypt Border

By Jewish Press Staff

The IDF and Israel Police uncovered a powerful explosive device overnight while on an anti-smuggling operation. According to the IDF Spokesperson, "Israeli forces that were trying to stop smugglers saw a man throw a suspicious bag and flee the scene. After an examination...it was determined that the bag contained a powerful explosive device. The device […]

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Egypt Bans Swedish NGO worker From Leaving Country

By Jewish Press Staff

A Swedish NGO worker was prevented from boarding a flight from Egypt to Cyprus Monday. According to Cairo International Airport Authorities, Jean Eric was on a list of people banned from leaving Egypt due to their involvement in ongoing investigations into NGOs that have been the recipients of foreign funding. "During the passport check-in process for […]

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Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi Implores Tel Aviv Mayor Not to Operate Buses on Shabbat

By Jewish Press Staff

Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau expressed "pain and disappointment" in a resolution by the Tel Aviv-Jaffa city council seeking permission to operate public transportation on Shabbat. In a letter to Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai pleading with him to reverse the council's decision, Lau wrote "This decision harms the history of Tel Aviv, […]

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One Right- One Left-Wing New Supreme Court Judges to Be Sworn In Today

By Jewish Press News Desk

Two of the four new judges appointed to Israel's Supreme Court will be inaugurated this morning at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, just a week before the retirement of Chief Judge Dorit Beinish. The two, Noam Solberg and Zvi Zilbertal, served until today as judges in the Jerusalem District Court. Solberg, who lives in the […]

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Toronto Man Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Jewish Toddler

By Jewish Press News Desk

Shalom Toronto reports that Toronto police announced on Sunday the arrest of a suspect in the kidnapping and  sexual assault of a minor near Bathurst and Wilson streets, where many of the residents are Jewish. The incident took place on December 28, 2011, at 3:30 in the morning. The baby's parents noticed that she wasn't […]

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Kosher Sushi Distributor Goes Up in Flames in East Flatbush

By Jewish Press News Desk

DNAinfo reports that firefighters were battling a four-alarm blaze in a one-story commercial building that houses Natural Earth Products, a kosher sushi distributor in East Flatbush, Monday morning. FDNY officials said the fire broke out at 561 Utica Ave. at about 10:30 a.m. At least 35 units responded to the blaze with roughly 150 firefighters […]

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Egypt Threatens to 'Review' Camp David Accord

By Jewish Press Staff

Obama administration officials and US Congressman have suggested that the $2 billion in yearly military and economic aid to Egypt has been jeopardized by the Egyptian government's clampdown and prosecution of pro-democracy groups and individuals.

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NY Times Jerusalem Bureau Chief Gets Acquainted with Anti-Israel 'Sources'

By Jewish Press Staff

Jodi Rudoren, who is taking over for Ethan Bronner in April, sent greetings to Electronic Intifada founder and raved about the book The Crisis of Zionism.

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Indian Police Find Motorcycle They Suspect Was Used in Bomb Attack on Israeli Diplomat

By Jewish Press Staff

The police have begun searching for the owner of the motorcycle, but have not identified any suspects.

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Experts say Stuxnet Neutralized by Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

According to Reuters, based on European and U.S. officials and private experts, Iranian engineers have succeeded in neutralizing and purging the computer virus known as Stuxnet from their country's nuclear machinery. In 2009, the malicious code penetrated equipment controlling centrifuges Iran is using to enrich uranium, dealing a significant setback to Iran's nuclear weapons work. […]

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Breaking News: Violent Carjacking Near Karnei Shomron

By Jewish Press News Desk

A Jewish woman was violently carjacked by three Arab men, while driving on Road 55 from Karnei Shomron to Kfar Saba.

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Israeli New Delhi Blast Victim Comes Out of Surgery

By Jewish Press Staff

Are prayers are with her for a full and complete recovery.

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150,000 Jews Assimilate Each Year

By Jewish Press Staff

Government should extend money to encourage aliyah – MK Danon.

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London Hasidim Rally against Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

Does Israel persecute religion? Satmar hasidim believe it does.

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Israeli Diplomats Targeted in India and Georgia, 2 Injured

By Jewish Press Staff

Although there was no immediate claim of responsibility, suspicions fall on Iran and Hizbollah, as the attacks took place one day after the anniversary of the assassination of Hizbollah's deputy leader, Imad Mughniyeh.

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Hamas PM: 'Gun is Our Only Response to Zionist Regime'

By Jewish Press Staff

Ismail Haniyeh's comments come as Hamas deals with an internal struggle regarding its strategy for Palestianian unity and statehood.

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Arab League, Western Nations to Seek Another UN Resolution on Syria

By Jewish Press Staff

Resolution will be similar to earlier Security Council resolution vetoed by Russia and China, but will be submitted to the General Assembly

Israel / News Briefs

Newsweek: US Will "Look Other Way" on Israeli Strike on Iran

By Malkah Fleisher

Newsweek magazine quoted Pentagon officials this week saying the US will “look the other way” regarding an impending Israeli airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities and the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists.  This is despite Washington’s interest in preventing warfare in the region, according to the report. The article alleges that Mossad Director Tamir Pardo's was […]

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Kate Middleton's Favorite Designer Built on Hasidic Kapote

By Malkah Fleisher

The favorite clothing designer of Duchess Kate Middleton, wife of Prince William of England, built her success on the purchase of a Hasidic boy’s coat in a second hand store in Israel. Katherine Hooker visited Israel a decade ago, and fell in love with a long black Hasidic kapote in a second hand store, according […]

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PA to Ask Arab League to Convene Peace Conference

By Jewish Press Staff

PA President Mahmoud Abbas will ask the Arab League to hold a peace conference.

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Egypt Arrests Two More Foreign Nationals

By Jewish Press Staff

The arrest comes as tensions between the US and Egypt have increased due to Egypt's prosecution of pro-democracy NGO organizations.

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Obama Chief of Staff: 'No Question' Assad Regime Done

By Jewish Press Staff

Jacob Lew tells "Fox News Sunday" that "there is no question that this regime will come to an end. The only question is when."

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UPDATE: Rav Elyshiv's Condition Deteriorates

By Jewish Press Staff

Doctors are struggling to keep the 101-year-old Torah sage and Ultra-Orthodox community leader alive.

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IDF Suspends Iron Dome Purchases

By Jewish Press Staff

The IDF currently has three batteries of the rocket defense system and is scheduled to receive a fourth in the near future. The IDF work plan originally called for an array of nine Iron Dome batteries.

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IDF: In Response to Rocket Fire, IAF Targets Gaza Terror Sites

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

Rockets recently fired from the Gaza Strip at Israeli southern communities injure a woman and threaten the lives of thousands, IAF targets terror facilities in response

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Israeli Missile Defense Test a ‘Milestone’

By JTA

Israeli Defense Ministry: The test of a joint Israeli-American Arrow missile defense system "provides confidence in operational Israeli capabilities to defeat the developing ballistic missile threat."

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Israel's Five-Day Nationwide Strike Ends

By Jewish Press Staff

The Histadrut was protesting the conditions of contract workers in the public and private sectors. Under the agreement ending the walkout Sunday, contract workers will now receive pay raises and improved benefits.

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Cyber Warfront: Hacker Group Warns Israel of 'Reign of Terror'

By Jewish Press Staff

The group was responsible for exposing an email exchange in which Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was coached on how to conduct himself in a US interview

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Asher Grunis Appointed Supreme Court President

By Shalom Bear

Asher Grunis, who nearly missed his chance to be named Supreme Court President due to his age, was named today as the replacement for retiring president Dorit Beinisch.

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Obama Discusses Leaders He Considers Friends

By Jewish Press Staff

Turkish PM on the list, Israeli PM Netanyahu conspicuously absent.

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Desalination Will Allow Israel to Replenish All of its Fresh Water Reservoirs

By Jewish Press Staff

According to data provided by Israel's national water company, 75% of Israeli households will be using desalinated water by 2013

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US Officials Confirm Israel's Role in Iranian Assassinations

By Jewish Press Staff

US officials say the string of assassinations of nuclear scientists in Iran is the work of the People’s Mujahedin of Iran and that the group receives funding, training and arms from the Mossad.

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Terrorist Released in Shalit Deal Rearrested

By Jewish Press Staff

Ayman Sharouna was arrested for rejoining Hamas, in "blatant violation of the terms of his release."

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Archeologists Find Evidence of 8th Century Fortress Near Ashdod

By Jewish Press Staff

Israel Antiquities official: Possibility that Josiah, king of Judah, occupied the fort.

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Taiwan Agrees to Cut Iran Oil Imports

By Jewish Press Staff

Iran is one of Taiwan's top sources of crude oil, at 6.8% of total imports.

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Germany Expels Four Syrian Diplomats

By Jewish Press Staff

Expulsions come in the wake of arrest by German authorities of two people suspected of spying for the Assad regime.

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US General to Visit Egypt

By Jewish Press Staff

US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey will visit Egypt amid rising tensions between the US and Egypt over the prosecution of NGO workers in Egypt.

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Purported Emails Coaching Syria's Assad on US Interview Exposed

By Jewish Press Staff

Syrian press attaché at the UN: "American psyche can be easily manipulated when they hear that there are 'mistakes' done and now we are 'fixing it.'"

Israel / News Briefs

Airport Customs Inspectors Block Gateway to Israel - Literally

By Tibbi Singer

As part of the nationwide strike yesterday, passengers found their path into Israel barricaded.

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Egyptian PM: Case Against Foreign NGOs To Proceed

By Jewish Press Staff

Kamal al-Ganzouri: Egypt "will not back down because of aid or other reasons."

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French President Sarkozy Meets With Gilad Shalit

By Jewish Press Staff

According to a statement released by the president's office, Sarkozy saluted Shalit for his exemplary courage.

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Russian FM: Assad 'Completely Committed' to Ending the Violence

By Jewish Press Staff

Lavrov: "The president of Syria assured us he was completely committed to the task of stopping violence regardless of where it may come from."

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Gulf States Warn Hamas PM Not to Visit Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Report in Palestinian daily Al Quds quoted a source as saying "without a doubt, Haniyeh's visit to Tehran will have consequences."

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Former Mossad Chief Denies Israel Faces Existential Threat

By Jewish Press Staff

Remarks come at the launch of political reform movement "Yesh Sicui"

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US Assesses Military Options For Syria

By Jewish Press Staff

Report cites two senior administration officials who say the Pentagon and the US Central Command are performing the review.

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Probation to Policeman who Stole from Tzadakah Boxes

By Jewish Press Staff

Border Policeman was caught on camera stealing from a shul pushkah.

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Man Faces Charges in Death of Lawrence and Glenna Shapiro

By Jewish Press Staff

Phoenix police Tuesday arrested five people in the shocking deaths of Lawrence and Glenna Shapiro, who were found tied up and burned beyond recognition.

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General Strike in Israel Still Planned for Wednesday

By Jewish Press Staff

The Histadrut is demanding that the government employ contracted workers so that their conditions are on par with workers on the government employees.

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FM Lieberman, Sec. of State Clinton Meet in Washington

By Jewish Press Staff

Lieberman's visit comes as the rhetoric between the West and Iran is heating up, and a day after the conclusion of the Fatah-Hamas reconciliation agreement.

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Israel in Discussions to Stationing Israeli Air Force Jets on Cyprus

By Jewish Press Staff

Relations between Cyprus and Israel have been intensifying since Israel's fallout with its former regional ally and Cyprus' adversary, Turkey.

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Yair Lapid Laments Possible Tal Law Extension on Facebook

By Jewish Press Staff

Lapid: "By the 31st of July . . . behind our backs, as always, they will extend the Tal Law again."

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MK Tibi Banned From Giving One-Minute Plenum Speeches

By Jewish Press Staff

The ban will last a month and is in response to his defiance of an earlier Knesset Ethics Committee decision to suspend him from the Knesset for a week.

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Over 70% of Egyptians Oppose US Aid

By Jewish Press Staff

The fact that the aid is conditioned on Egypt's compliance with its peace treaty with Israel is unpopular in Egypt.

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UN Sec-Gen: Hamas-Fatah Interim Government Should Continue Peace Talks

By Jewish Press Staff

Ban reportedly made the comments in a Monday night phone conversation with PA president Mahmoud Abbas.

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Fatah on Facebook: Glorifying Terrorism as 'Palestinian Passage to the Homeland'

By Jewish Press Staff

Fatah's official Facebook page opens with a glorification of the perpetrators of the Savoy Hotel terrorist attack.

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Israel's Largest Solar Farm to be Built in the South

By Jewish Press Staff

Sol Project 7 won the bid to construct a photovoltaic power generation farm that will cover 120 acres.

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48% of Likely US Voters Say US Should Help Israel if it Attacks Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Rasmussen Reports also found that 83% believe it is at least somewhat likely Iran will develop a nuclear weapon in the near future.

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Congress Unfreezes $40 Million in Aid to Palestinians

By Jewish Press Staff

The funds were released as a result of intense lobbying on the part of the Obama administration.

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US: Hamas-Fatah Agreement an 'Internal Matter'

By Jewish Press Staff

State Department spokeswoman reiterates that any Palestinian government must abide by the international agreements and norms that the Quartet had laid out.

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Rabbi Shmuley Boteach Considering a Run for Congress

By Jewish Press Staff

Boteach declared his intent to run for Congress as a Republican in New Jersey's 9th District.

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Nabil Shaath: PA Will Take Complete Responsibility for Gaza, Asks 'What Missiles?'

By Dr. Aaron Lerner

Senior Palestinian official denies that thousands of rockets and missiles that have been launched from the Gaza Strip.

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UPDATE: Rav Elyashiv's Condition Stabilizes

By Jewish Press Staff

Doctors informed MK Moshe Gafni that Elyashiv's condition has improved but is still critical.

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UPDATE: Rav Elyashiv in Critical Condition

By Jewish Press Staff

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu called MK Moshe Gafni and said the country is praying for the health of "the greatest rabbinical sage of his generation."

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Obama Tightens Sanctions on Iran's Central Bank

By Jewish Press Staff

Move comes in response to Iranian attempts to "conceal transactions of sanctioned parties."

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New IAF Chief Says Iran is Israel's Foremost Concern

By Jewish Press Staff

Comments were made last month prior to Eshel's appointment, and so offer a candid look into the new IAF chief's strategic thinking.

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General Strike to Take Place in Israel on Wednesday

By Jewish Press Staff

The strike is expected to paralyze financial, government, and transportation sectors.

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US Embassy in Syria Closed, Staff Evacuated

By Jewish Press Staff

Syrian embassies around the world bore the brunt of the outrage over the Syria regime's brutal 11-month crackdown.

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Rav Eliyashiv's Condition Deteriorates

By Jewish Press Staff

The 101-year-old Lithuanian Orthodox leader, hospitalized last month after experiencing shortness of breath, has pulmonary edema.

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Egypt to Charge 19 American NGO Workers

By Jewish Press Staff

The Obama administration has expressed serious concern about these developments and has threatened to cut billions of dollars in American aid.

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