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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.

Mohammed Rashid demands probe into Abbas's wealth, says PA funded Arab parties in Israel during general elections.

GOP senators say they need more time to study revisions to proposed sanctions on Iran's oil sector.

Poll released exclusively to ?The Jerusalem Post? finds twice as many eligible voters in Israel prefer Romney to Obama.

Former intelligence chiefs and military experts say in 'WSJ' op-ed that stronger sanctions best way to avoid military strike.

PA has expressed disappointment with Netanyahu's response, delivered to Abbas last weekend by envoy Yitzhak Molcho.

Manchester Palestine Solidarity Campaign says BDS should include any references to Israel's wildlife.

Israel should be excluded from Olympic unions and committees, head of the Palestinian Football Association says.

"[North Korea] continues actively to defy the measures in the (UN sanctions) resolutions," panel says in report.

As the state builds a fence on the Egyptian border and politicians weigh in, residents like Menashe find themselves caught in the middle.

Replacing Livni ally MK Gideon Ezra, who died of lung cancer, Mofaz loyalist Akram Hasson brings party back to full force.

Netanyahu could use increase clout to reach peace agreement, bridge social gap.

Radicals choose to make homosexuality the worst sin in the Bible and ostracize believers in the process.

Majority of survey respondents want to maintain capitalist system with government fixes.

Charlie, barman and part-owner at Heder 140, brings his own version of hipster funk to north Tel Aviv.

JPost special feature: Library of Congress collection of photos that document Israel before creation of state.

JPost column on hottest Jewish news: HBO's Jewish "Girls," Groucho Marx visit's Hitler's bunker.

Netanyahu, Litzman launch pilot project to restore magnesium to drinking water that is lost in desalination.

Doctors perform emergency surgery, save him from amputation of his external ear.

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine says there is no evidence that long-term breastfeeding is harmful to child, mother.

Shavuot is certainly around the corner and it's nowhere more evident than in the North.

For Christians around the world, the feast marks the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven.

While the texture and appearance is similar to cream cheese, goat?s milk cheese has a soft tangy flavor that is complex.

Bar-Ilan conference discusses multi-layered approach to solve problem of men who refuse to give wives bill of divorce.

Yishai: Those who study Torah aren't subject to negotiations on quotas, basic rights; UTJ MKs not participating either.

Survey of 400 unmarried haredi students shows 70 percent see themselves continuing religious studies.

Foursome decides to call upon all Israelis, Masa fellows and alumni in particular, ?to take to the streets, beaches and parks.?

Knesset bill would strengthen authorities that patrol animal cruelty, amendmending the current Animal Welfare Law.

Agriculture exhibition showcases hundreds of new technologies ranging from water-converting drones to predatory mites.

It took Knesset 3 secret-ballot rounds last Monday to elect Judge Joseph Shapira as new state comptroller.

Prepare for it. The writing is on the wall. The leaders of the national unity government came together for tactical reasons.

It was inconceivable that TAU, part of whose budget is covered by the state, would permit ?Nakba Day? on campus.

3rd Opinion: Last week, 6 children with measles were hospitalized. We have not seen a comparable outbreak in years.

Protest of young generation is global phenomenon in Occupy Wall Street, Occupy London, Arab Spring and Rothschild Boulevard protest.

A society should be judged by the stature and relevance of its sages. But what should be done when such people are lacking?

The most effective means of ensuring greater social justice and social equity is that of creating a better-educated society.

If the world does not act to stop Iran during the 18 months before the next general elections, Israel will.

It is important to publicize that Beinart?s extremist views are an anathema to the vast majority of Israelis as well as American Jews.

Danino brings forward summer deployment, orders increase in officers on the streets.

Moran Maron was charged on May 7 with abandoning an injured person and disrupting the investigation regarding the accident.

As the state builds a fence on the Egyptian border and politicians weigh in, residents like Menashe find themselves caught in the middle.

Two-weeks after death of Gadi Vichman, stabbed after asking teenagers to keep quiet, Idan Ohion, 19, indicted for murder.

Bad habits usually not first thing mentioned about deceased, but with Ezra, smoking is major part of legacy.

Fundamental change in privacy rights balance would allow police searches, in some places, even without concrete suspicion.

Announcement of alleged crime comes on heels of another alleged sexual assault, rape of young woman by African migrants.

Victor Chernish, 42, allegedly would hit, strangle, tie up his mother who suffered from schizophrenia.

21-year-old man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at several homes of Africans, faces lengthy prison term.

PM, Mofaz mourn loss of Ezra; scheduled to be laid to rest in Kochav Yair; Akram Hasoon expected to take place in Knesset.

Leaked ministry document states that deportation would be legal according to international law.

Candidate for chairmanship of Histadrut labor federation says he wants to make the union Israel?s main ?social organization.?

BBC survey measures public opinion on 22 countries, places Israel in company of North Korea, ahead of only Iran, Pakistan.

Bar-Ilan conference discusses multi-layered approach to solve problem of men who refuse to give wives bill of divorce.

Knesset bill would strengthen authorities that patrol animal cruelty, amendmending the current Animal Welfare Law.

Dan Nemet, who heads the medical unit of the IDF?s national emergency team, talks about life on the job.

Precedent-setting request comes after the DA filed indictments in connection with the massive data theft.

She says can complete constitution either by court decisions or by Knesset passing additional Basic Laws.

During tour of south Tel Aviv, Aharonvich says African migrants should be given "1000 shekels and plane ticket out."

School cancels event despite initial approval when it discovers students' intention is to commemorate the Nakba.

Ampal-American Israel Corp. said this week that it had concluded its portion of East Mediterranean Gas Company to be of no value.

Israel should be excluded from Olympic unions and committees, head of the Palestinian Football Association says.

PA has expressed disappointment with Netanyahu's response, delivered to Abbas last weekend by envoy Yitzhak Molcho.

Mohammed Rashid demands probe into Abbas's wealth, says PA funded Arab parties in Israel during general elections.

Ex-air force commander in race boasts of bringing down Israeli aircraft; Islamist refers to "enemy" Israel as "Zionist entity."

In an activity-adverse region, Gallup survey finds Saudis, women stand out.

"Abbas's call for municipal elections at this time is unacceptable," Hamas spokesperson says, calling on PA to honor Doha deal.

Until now, both Israel, Jordan were affected by multiple attacks on Sinai pipeline; gas supplies to Israel remain suspended.

Countries that "sow chaos" in Syria could find tables turned, Syrian President tells state-run Russian TV.

Boualem Sansal at Jerusalem writers festival: "What are we boycotting? This is a country with a flag."

Rebels hand six ceasefire monitors, caught overnight in crossfire of Syria's civil conflict, back to UN.

Heavy fighting rocked Lebanon's northern port of Tripoli for 4rth day where sectarian tensions grow over Syria revolt.

Group says election c'tee restrictions putting in doubt foreign observers ability to check whether presidential election fair.

Administration partly coordinating efforts to provide Syria's opposition with better weapons, 'Washington Post' reports.

Sherkoh Abbas, a veteran Kurdish dissident, calls for dismantling the country into ethnicity based areas.

PA Anti-Corruption Commission head announced Muhammad Rashid wanted for involvement in corruption cases, embezzlement of public funds.

Three Border Police, one IDF soldier, 270 Palestinians lightly injured; Fayyad says no compromise on right of return.

Exile Ghalioun re-elected head of umbrella SNC opposition, Damascus reports 51 percent turnout in parliament election.

Spokesman for terrorist group in Gaza urges militants to abduct soldiers for prisoner swaps, "whatever the cost."

Monitors try to find safe return to base after car blown up in central Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun.

?I feel like I?ve wasted years of my life worrying that it would alienate the community I dedicated my life to,? rapper tells 'Out' magazine.

Course launched recently to train haredi counselors to work with sexually abused kids shows openness to once taboo issue.

"Blooms of Darkness" by Israeli Aharon Appelfeld awarded 2012 Independent Foreign Fiction Prize London ceremony.

Head of pro-Israel group "neveragain" says he is "not surprised but nonetheless shocked."

Avner Moriah's work juxtaposes the Hebrew text of the Bible with the artist?s interpretative drawings.

More than 500 members of the US Russian Jewish community sold out the event at Princeton

Italian court fines journalist for satirizing derogatory cartoon of Jewish politician.

Rennaissance era Jewish prayer book sells in Paris's Christie's for over 1.8 million euros.

Entrepreneur and philanthropist who was committed to fighting anti-Semitism passes away at 84 in Los Angeles home.

Tzohar has protested restrictions Religious Services Ministry, Chief Rabbinate imposed on its rabbis performing weddings.

Survey states nearly 25% of parents disregard children?s safety by not supervising dangerous bonfires.

Co-owner: Mentally ill retired founder sent letters to TA store owner.

What?s the difference between investiture and ordination? Plenty, say Reform movement officials.

Some 50 families, numbering around 250 people, expected to come before end of August with Interior Ministry approval.

General conference of United Methodist Church votes against divesting from three companies that trade with Israel.

?We received no opposition to woman singing at Yom Ha?atzmaut whatsoever,? head of the South African Zionist Federation says.

Prominent Norwegian academic claims there is a possible connection between Breivik, who massacred 77 people, and Mossad.

Twelve-year-old Noa Weinzweig decided to use her bat mitzvah earnings to buy a 3-day holiday for survivors.

Indefinite postponement of service among ultra-Orthodox going up, State Comptroller?s report says.

The poem was seen to suggest Nazis deserved to be commemorated along with their victims.

"[North Korea] continues actively to defy the measures in the (UN sanctions) resolutions," panel says in report.

Manchester Palestine Solidarity Campaign says BDS should include any references to Israel's wildlife.

Riyadh summit between Saudi Arabia and Gulf leaders was significant if not successful.

Internet company decides to remove the waterway's label from its maps, angering Tehran.

Ayalon slams Olympic Committee for rejecting holding minute of silence in memory of murdered Israeli athletes of 1972.

Queers Against Israeli Apartheid withdrew from last year's Pride Toronto parade after city officials threatened to withdraw funding.

Under the Iranian legal system, 8 crimes including murder, rape, drug trafficking and sodomy can be capital offenses.

Harry Reid to ask Senate for approval of new oil, economic sanctions aimed at pressing Iran to abandon its nuke program.

Completion of buildings may be near, but at the same time the site will not likely be fully operational before 2014-2015.

Indian republican senator, who suffered primary defeat last week after 35 years in office, is famously his own man.

"He looked angry and smiled simultaneously," one witness adds, after asking court to escort Breivik out of room.

Sarkozy hands over France's nuclear codes and other secret dossiers to first Socialist Party president in 17 years.

US court orders $332 m. for Wultz family for 16-year-old boy killed and father seriously injured in TA suicide attack.

Greek coalition talks collapse over bailout terms; German SPD won't back fiscal pact without growth measures.

Norwegian man rushed to hospital with serious injuries; self-immolation occurs outside trial of Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik, who stands accused of murdering 77 people last July.

Ex-editor charged along with husband, staff; offense could lead to jail time; move is blow for Murdoch and Cameron.

Pop star refused permit to perform over security concerns after three Islamic groups express opposition to concert scheduled for June.

Sarkozy hands over France's nuclear codes and other secret dossiers to first Socialist Party president in 17 years.

"There were no ovens, this is a lie ... there were no gas chambers either," says leader of Golden Dawn party, prompting outcry from Greek Jews.

Soyuz spaceship carrying two Russians, one American astronaut blasts off for International Space Station after month-long delay.

It took Knesset 3 secret-ballot rounds last Monday to elect Judge Joseph Shapira as new state comptroller.

As long as infiltrators assume that once through, they become untouchable and able to stay, they will keep coming.

We have entered into a promising era of more reasonable cellular phone costs.

Israel?s vibrant ? though embattled ? democracy was on display Monday at Tel Aviv University in all its glory.

Israel must realize that it gains little by negotiating with the striking prisoners.

Israel Democracy Institute VP claims coalition deal with Kadima is "dangerous" - Why?

If the customer is always right, those local shoppers who stayed away from Kika?s swanky emporium exercised their choice wisely.

Barak, the injured party in this instance, can be counted upon not to let anything be suppressed.

Smaller parties need to be encouraged to join larger parties. Voters need to be encouraged to choose larger, more mainstream parties.

Extremist parties on both the far-Left and the far-Right are on the rise, apparently exploiting the economic turmoil that has swept across the debt-ridden continent.

After a weekend of tragic violence on our streets, our society is in desperate need of a soul-searching session.

We mustn?t lose sight of the risk that disrespect for the law might spread to other segments of society.

Israel and the US will experience election fever practically simultaneously.

The odds are that after the elections, we will be back just where we now are.

Leadership is needed to return the health system to its past greatness. The time has come for Netanyahu to face up to this responsibility.

Diskin?s criticism, essentially a reiteration of a line taken by Dagan after he stepped down, has shaken up the political establishment.

While there is absolutely no excuse for the despicable attacks, we must acknowledge that there is a migrant crisis.

Coercion will not expedite this inevitable change; it will only delay it.

Cairo?s failure, coupled with the hate-mongering calumny constructed around a bogus controversy, sealed the deal?s fate.

As Israel turns 64, we have much to be proud of. But we do not always appreciate our many achievements.

It was inconceivable that TAU, part of whose budget is covered by the state, would permit ?Nakba Day? on campus.

The most effective means of ensuring greater social justice and social equity is that of creating a better-educated society.

A good place to start would be ending the possibility of extending administrative detention orders; one period of detention is bad enough.

While we were still in shadow of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Memorial Day, Norwegian Academy raged against sociologist Johan Galtung.

On May 17, the remains of former head of Lithuanian Provisional Government of June 1941 post Nazi invasion to be reburied in Vilnius.

Like other countries of Western Europe, Belgium celebrates in early May the end of World War II.

The answer to this apparent dilemma can be found in the emerging practice of the European Court of Human Rights.

The idea that Israel?s draft is universal and everyone except the ultra-Orthodox serves in the military is a myth.

Women are so often the victims of violence, abuse and humiliations. On the other hand, women have incredible strength and determination.

The organized Jewish community in the US has just cast a big vote of confidence for civil rights lawsuits to protect Jewish students

Few things divide and provoke American Jews like the question of Zionism.

An additional big blow to the Ethiopian Jewish community was the lack of recognition for their religious authority, their kessim.

The highly polarized debate over the status of Arab women overlooks the fact that men can be victims of the patriarchy too.

I think that haredim would disagree with his conjunction of ?Zionism and the State of Israel? and argue the two are not identical.

In biblical tradition, the Jewish woman?s status was determined by her fertility.

An honest enemy is better than a false friend.

Everyone is aware of the Iranian threat, but we should not ignore the internal haredi threat.

I believe that the new coalition deserves to be given a fair chance.

Not only does grid parity provide environmental benefits but it can also afford Israel greater economic growth, enhanced energy security.

Antiquities Authority determined not to return dozens of items to Israeli collector accused of faking burial box of Jesus's brother.