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Operation Protective Edge - Day 23
IDF accuses Palestinians of firing from vicinity of UNRWA school, says probing deaths
Palestinian health officials in the Gaza Strip reported early Wednesday that 20 people were killed when an UNRWA school in the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip was shelled by the IDF.
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LIVE BLOG: Israel's Operation Protective Edge in Gaza
Follow all the latest updates on Israel's efforts to extinguish rocket fire from the Gaza Strip.
July 29 , 2014
The Jerusalem Post News: Round-up of all the latest headlines on Operation Protective Edge
Peres: Israel has exhausted military option, Abbas' rule in Gaza must be restored
Former president made remarks to press after visiting wounded soldiers.
Hamas invites Hezbollah to join in fighting against Israel
Khaled Mashaal’s top deputy told Russian media that the organization hoped that the Lebanese Shi’ite group would engage Israel from the north.
Brussels Jewish Museum suspect charged with 'murder in a terrorist context'
Mehdi Nemmouche charged with shooting that left 4 dead, including 2 Israelis, one day after he was extradited from France.
IDF strikes 80 Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets across Gaza, steps up offensive
Troops destroy 3 tunnels, discover weapons, maps and explosives; IDF strikes mosques used by Hamas for military activity; 5 soldiers wounded in Tuesday mortar attack.
The shadow intelligence war between the IDF and Hamas
Gazan civilian life has absorbed a serious blow and there is little doubt, behind closed doors, in the minds of many Gazans that Hamas led them to their current state.
Iran: We’ll send arms for West Bank war
Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister: During the recent crisis, we were in direct contact and held consultations with Hamas.
As expected, Olmert appeals Holyland conviction
With Olmert's appeal due to be filed Wednesday, a win on the next delay could buy him months or even over a year.
IDF strikes Gaza power plant, Haniyeh's home
Rocket barrages hit Israel from Beersheba to Tel Aviv area; Army releases names of nine soldiers killed on Monday.
Knesset passes law to re-arrest released terrorists
The legislation was proposed by Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman Ze'ev Elkin (Likud).
Israel launches new media campaign: 'Hamas sacrifices Gaza for its extremism'
Campaign's goal to show the context to the suffering in Gaza, and that Hamas is "sacrificing its people on the altar of its radical ideology."
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Sgt. Daniel Kedmi laid to rest
‘You promised you’d return’
Time for courage
In Memoriam: The 53 IDF soldiers who gave their lives to protect Israel
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US denies report Obama told Netanyahu he trusts Turkey, Qatar as mediators
Rocket barrages hit Israel from Beersheba to Tel Aviv area
Hamas commander Mohammad Deif: There will be no cease-fire, victory will be ours
Report: Hamas executes alleged spies, shoots protesters in Gaza
Hamas denies agreeing to 72-hour cease-fire
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Ultimate Mission – November 2014
World Jewry and the State of Israel are facing trying times. According to a number of reports, anti-Israel sentiment and global anti-Semitism are on the rise.
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Canada-Israel rally in the capital tonight
After the flight ban, a Toronto senator campaigns to bring as many Canadians and Canadian organizations as he could to Israel for Wednesday’s rally
Tesco shelves banning Israeli products
UK grocer ends sale of dates for financial reasons; company says origins of other products requested too but can't give examples.
9 young Jews arrested at NYC anti-Israel protest
Rally outside Presidents Conference office remains calm; ‘They put onus of death on Palestinians.’
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A new generation of Israeli entrepreneurs is coming up with ideas based on experiences working in the developing world.
Frustration in the triangle
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Local Arab leaders say Israel needs to address the community’s grievances that flared up recently into widespread rioting.
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Shedding the trappings
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Festival Review: Kol Hamusica Festival July 22-26, Kfar Blum
The packed audience appreciated the non-classical entertainment and the jazz ambiance was maintained into the wee hours.
Choreographing the cure
She’s conquered cancer, now acclaimed local choreographer and dance teacher Ania Brud-Tal is ready to reclaim the stage.
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Knesset approves law to dismantle IBA
Ministers fear that the dismantling of a state-owned public institution will set off a domino effect with other public institutions and services.
Olmert’s jail sentence delayed due to appeals
With Olmert's appeal due to be filed Wednesday, a win on the next delay could buy him months or even over a year.
Lapid’s VAT-exemption housing policy stumbles
Bill would have absolved some first-time home-buyers from paying 18% tax; Flug: Discount will go to construction companies, prices to stay neutral.
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A Respite Tour for Children from Southern Israel
Children from the south exchange the wail of the sirens for the peace of the desert on a trip with KKL-JNF.
Environment & Technology
NGOs to panel: Public must benefit more from profits on natural resources
Panel members recommend setting a uniform royalty rate on all natural resources of 5%, to remain consistent with global standards.
Ministerial committee approves new land, sea gas reception terminals
Sunday's approval occurred followed a recent authorization in June to move forward with the program from the National Council for Planning and Building.
Exploratory oil drilling in Golan Heights approved
“We hope that the drilling will bear fruit and lead Israel to energy and security independence,” a statement from the company said.
Health & Science
Toy dog helps children cope with trauma from war
Some 330 children with post-traumatic stress were treated using this method in Israeli communities surrounding Gaza, and other locations as well.
American Jewish leaders in NY pledge $200,000 to overburdened Ashkelon hospital
UJA-Federation of New York Operation Protective Edge Solidarity Mission is touring Tel Aviv and cities in the hardest-hit areas in South.
Jerusalem baby makes history at Shaare Zedek
Baby girl born at only 24 weeks, needs no ventilation and is going home three months later.
Sports
Sinai Says: A wave of emotions for Israeli swimmers with competition and war on their minds
With so many distractions, it would hardly be surprising should Israel’s swimmers struggle this week. However, they are not looking for excuses.
Yellow-and-blue needs to improve in Slovenia
Maccabi TA visits Maribor aiming to edge closer to playoffs ahead of second leg in Cyprus.
Security situation continues to take toll on Israeli sports
Israel was set to host a number of sporting events that have now been moved off-shore.
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