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Jewish and Israel Headlines and Torah Features
Obama is 'prepared to talk to Hamas' (Jan 9, 2009 7:10 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)New administration will abandon Bush's policy of isolating group, transition sources tell
Obama: Teheran threatens US security (Jan 9, 2009 5:54 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
President-elect backs diplomatic talks with Iran; says US will uphold high ideals in fighting terrorism.
Dissatisfaction (Jan 9, 2009 5:00 PM - Chabad.org -- Thought for the Day)
<p>Some people tell you that if you're never satisfied with your achievements, you'll drive yourself nuts.</p> <p>Ignore them. Look at whatever you've done and say, "If that's good, double is better."</p> <p>Don't let what you've done be the final measure of who you are.<!--break--></p> <p>(someone wrote that the Rebbe had said we should 'never be satisfied with our past achievements.' The Rebbe crossed out the word 'past'.)</p>
UN official: Investigate Gaza abuses (Jan 9, 2009 4:53 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
UN rights chief says IDF may have committed war crimes; condemns attacks by Hamas on civilians.
Protesters clash with police in W. Bank (Jan 9, 2009 4:30 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Border policeman lightly wounded in demonstration against Gaza op; violent protests held in E. J'lem.
Ask the Rabbi: The way you wear your hat (Jan 9, 2009 3:08 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Male head coverings originated in Babylonia and only spread to Israel in early medieval times.
Court charges attackers of Jewish girl (Jan 9, 2009 2:36 PM - JPost.com Jewish News)
Girl was lightly wounded after 3 French teenagers pushed, kicked her over the fighting in Gaza.
Two hurt in Rehovot terror axe attack (Jan 9, 2009 1:41 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Jenin man tells police he wanted to avenge death of friend, who he says was killed in Gaza operation.
Navy integral to Operation Cast Lead (Jan 9, 2009 1:31 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Heavy Gaza clashes, IAF strikes follow UNSC call for truce (Jan 9, 2009 9:49 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Five soldiers wounded in overnight clashes, one moderately; senior Hamas operative killed; two IDF fatalities to be laid to rest.
The Last Word: The weekend's games should never have been called off (Jan 9, 2009 9:37 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Sport is a welcome diversion from the almost constant news of Hamas rockets and IDF action.
US abstains from vote 'to see outcome of Egyptian mediation' (Jan 9, 2009 7:21 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
According to resolution, both sides urged to stop violence, but IDF won't be required to pull out until there is a "durable" truce.
Cabinet to discuss UNSC Gaza resolution (Jan 9, 2009 7:18 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Olmert, Barak, Livni convene in preliminary discussion; Yishai: The world is a Hamas lobbyist.
Four Grad-rockets land near Beersheba (Jan 9, 2009 5:51 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
IAF attacks rocket launchers, smuggling tunnels and weapons caches; Palestinians: Air strike kills seven.
'Political motives may be dictating op' (Jan 9, 2009 4:47 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Ya'alon concerned decisions over Gaza made by Olmert, Livni, Barak made for political reasons.
UN Security Council approves Gaza cease-fire resolution (Jan 9, 2009 3:17 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Despite Israeli pressure, council calls for immediate truce; sole abstention made by US; J'lem: end of op won't be decided by UN.
Hamas: Abbas no longer heads PA (Jan 9, 2009 3:04 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Fatah leader says he won't step down; four-year term expires, but Gaza overshadows dispute.
Katyusha attack designed 'to keep Israel on edge' (Jan 9, 2009 1:32 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Most observers agree that there is little that goes on in southern Lebanon without Hizbullah's knowledge.
Katyusha attack designed 'to keep Israel on edge' (Jan 9, 2009 1:32 AM - JPost.com Israel)
Most observers agree that there is little that goes on in southern Lebanon without Hizbullah's knowledge.
Analysis: Diplomatic front - The cease-fire game (Jan 9, 2009 1:32 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Politically correct talk about ending "humanitarian suffering" gains politicians a major boost.
Israeli pressure apparently delays UN vote over Gaza truce (Jan 9, 2009 1:29 AM - JPost.com Israel)
Key Arab nations, Western powers reach agreement on main elements of resolution; J'lem: No cease-fire unless mechanism in place to end smuggling.
'Cast Lead not limited by end Bush term' (Jan 9, 2009 0:52 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Israeli officials say end of administration not deadline for military campaign in Gaza.
Venezuela's Jews close their schools (Jan 9, 2009 0:44 AM - JPost.com Jewish News)
"Jewish education in S. America depends on outside educators. With the diplomatic mission forced to leave it will be difficult to convince educators to come."
British Jews come out to support Israel (Jan 9, 2009 0:41 AM - JPost.com Jewish News)
Solidarity rallies taking place across America and in parts of Europe.
German FM 'played down' guilt of Hamas (Jan 9, 2009 0:32 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Head of German Jews: I wish that Israel had such friends as Chancellor Merkel throughout the world.
Police hunting Ashkelon bomb shelter vandals (Jan 9, 2009 0:05 AM - JPost.com Israel)
'How can a person raised in a normal home damage a bomb shelter during wartime?'
At Nahariya retirement home, breakfast brings a narrow escape (Jan 9, 2009 0:03 AM - JPost.com Israel)
'If I had stayed upstairs 10 minutes longer, I would be dead.'
Lebanon condemns katyusha attacks (Jan 8, 2009 11:15 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Lebanese minister: Hizbullah told cabinet it "remains committed to stability and Resolution 1701."
IDF on alert after Nahariya attack (Jan 8, 2009 10:41 PM - JPost.com Israel)
IDF: Palestinian groups likely responsible; 2 hurt in barrage of 3 Katyushas; Hizbullah denies liability.
'Emotional wounds of war may persist in hospital workers' (Jan 8, 2009 9:55 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Haifa study finds nine out of 10 medical staffers developed at least one symptom of stress during Second Lebanon War.
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