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Jewish and Israel Headlines and Torah Features
'Truce won't stop Gaza arms smuggling' (Jan 7, 2009 11:27 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)Defense officials assess deployment of US forces, cease-fire, not enough to halt Hamas's rearmament.
Hamas shuns bid to give Rafah to PA (Jan 7, 2009 11:26 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Egyptian intel chief says crossing will only open under Fatah control, urges int'l troop deployment.
'Israel mishandling Gush Katif evacuees' (Jan 7, 2009 10:35 PM - JPost.com Israel)
State comptroller cites "lack of logistical work" and says authorities are exhibiting "insensitivity."
Anti-Semitic threats up in Germany, Switzerland (Jan 7, 2009 9:34 PM - JPost.com Jewish News)
Jewish community leader in Germany compares situation to fierce hostility during Second Lebanon War.
European Jews launch series of pro-Israel rallies (Jan 7, 2009 9:32 PM - JPost.com Jewish News)
Move follows anti-Semitic attacksin UK, Belgium, France, Sweden.
'Friendly fire' causes lasting trauma (Jan 7, 2009 9:09 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Psychotrauma center director tells 'Post' such incidents can be very painful and arouse intense guilt among soldiers involved.
A-Sanaa to petition High Court over school shelling (Jan 7, 2009 9:07 PM - JPost.com Israel)
United Arab List lawmaker accuses Israel of war crimes.
MK to UN chief: UNRWA a 'shield for terrorism and hatred' (Jan 7, 2009 9:01 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Arye Eldad tells 'Post' organization has been perpetuating the refugees' "miserable situation."
Ashkelon mayor: 'Gaza operation must go on' (Jan 7, 2009 8:54 PM - JPost.com Israel)
"To stop now would mean that the goals would remain unfulfilled.... Hamas is in shock," says Vaknin.
Yahalom unit commander: More tunnels than Lebanon (Jan 7, 2009 8:52 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Lt.-Col. Amir says morale is high and "where we need to confront the terrorists we know what to do."
'Alex was killed as he protected us, and that is a holy duty' (Jan 7, 2009 8:50 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Rocket siren sounds just after soldier's funeral in Beersheba.
Better medical response, efficient logistics among changes in fighting since Second Lebanon War (Jan 7, 2009 8:03 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Officers are tight-lipped to the media, using "clearer language" issuing orders.
'Ask Egypt to let you into the Gaza Strip' (Jan 7, 2009 7:35 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Overall, Israeli officials consider international reporting still balanced as operation continues.
Rice extends UN visit amid truce talk (Jan 7, 2009 7:17 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
US holds off backing Gaza cease-fire proposal; Obama insists he's concerned about the fighting.
Radware set to buy Nortel division (Jan 7, 2009 6:48 PM - HomePage)
Radware has $137.4 million in cash, giving it the wherewithal for a deal.
Analysis: It's all in how you want to define 'victory' (Jan 7, 2009 5:49 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Israel's war with Gaza-based Hamas is a faithful expression of its broader dilemma with militant Islam.
Targeting terrorists' financial networks (Jan 7, 2009 5:47 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Disrupting their means of support frustrates their ability to operate.
Your Beast (Jan 7, 2009 5:00 PM - Chabad.org -- Thought for the Day)
<p>Each person has his own animal inside. The point is not just to quieten that animal, but to take advantage of its power.</p> <p>A goat, for example, is easily domesticated and doesn't care to hurt anyone. But did you ever see a goat plow a field?</p> <p>An ox, on the other hand, may kick and gore -- but that is only a sign of the tremendous labor it is capable of.</p>
Hamas supporters hack into Hadera hospital Web site (Jan 7, 2009 4:37 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Zim to mothball ships (Jan 7, 2009 4:16 PM - HomePage)
The company is streamlining to cope with the severe crisis in the shipping industry.
Wed: Rally pauses (Jan 7, 2009 4:16 PM - HomePage)
After a week of rises, the Tel Aviv 25 index fell today, with Oil Refineries dropping sharply, while Makhteshim Agan was among the few blue chips to manage a rise.
Bronfmans seek larger Discount stake (Jan 7, 2009 4:16 PM - HomePage)
The family is intent on expoiting the bank's current low share price.
Hizbullah contact jailed for four years (Jan 7, 2009 3:54 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Petah Tikva court convicts Arab Israeli of passing information to the enemy, orders fine of NIS 70,000.
'Hamas suicide bombers can reach Israel' (Jan 7, 2009 3:47 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Defense officials: Group trying to launch "quality" attack through tunnels to justify activity during war.
Arison firm wins $200m Guatemala deal (Jan 7, 2009 2:27 PM - HomePage)
Solel Boneh International will plan and build the Palo Viejo hydroelectric project.
Consumer confidence rises (Jan 7, 2009 2:27 PM - HomePage)
However, 2008 was overall a year when consumers became more worried about the current state of the economy.
Osem CEO questioned in widening Shufersal probe (Jan 7, 2009 2:27 PM - HomePage)
The Antitrust Authority suspects that Shufersal violated the terms of its Clubmarket merger, and that it's trying to block competition by pressuring suppliers.
'Israel mishandling Gush Katif evacuees' (Jan 7, 2009 1:56 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
State comptroller cites "lack of logistical work" and says authorities exhibiting "insensitivity."
Soldier lightly wounded in Gaza clash (Jan 7, 2009 1:39 PM - JPost.com Israel)
IAF bombs at least 40 targets during overnight sorties; Palestinians: Air strikes killed four.
Bio-Light shares jump 350% on cancer study results (Jan 7, 2009 1:03 PM - HomePage)
On the basis of the positive results, subsidiary Zetiq intends to further develop its diagnostic kits for cervical cancer.
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