| Newsletter Tuesday, December 31, 2019 |
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| ‘The world doesn’t realize the extent of the tunnel threat’ |
| SPECIAL: International expert on urban warfare John Spencer and tunnel warfare expert Dr. Daphne Richemond-Barak speak to Israel Hayom about what militaries need to do to prepare for underground combat, which they are sure will be a major component of any future wars. |
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| Opinions |
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| Will Bernie Sanders become the first Jewish president? |
| by Jonathan S. Tobin |
| December 31, 2019 |
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| Hold on tight, the 2020s could get bumpy |
| by Eldad Beck |
| December 31, 2019 |
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| The new reality for US Jews |
| by Mati Tuchfeld |
| December 31, 2019 |
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Top Stories |
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| Israeli victims of terror file massive lawsuit against Arab Bank |
| by Akiva Bigman |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| Exclusive: Arab world’s largest bank is being sued for over $5.8 billion for allegedly supporting and financing terrorist actions from 1995-2005 that killed hundreds of Israelis and left thousands more wounded. |
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| Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia storm US Embassy |
| by News Agencies, Israel Hayom Staff |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| Hundreds of Iraqi protesters chanting „Death to America” and „Death to Israel” break down gates of US Embassy in Baghdad as they attempt to rush the compound. |
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| Israel charts the universe’s last great frontier |
| by JNS, University of Haifa, Israel Hayom Staff |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| There is tremendous untapped potential and infinite discoveries to be made in the seas, whether in the field of health and food or a greater understanding of submarine ecosystems. |
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More News |
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| Over 40 gravestones vandalized at Jewish cemetery in Germany |
| by i24NEWS, Israel Hayom Staff |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| Two young men, identified as far-right extremists, arrested on suspicion of defacing monuments in the German town of Geilenkirchen. |
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| NYT edits contentious column to remove ‘racist views’ |
| by Erez Linn |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| Column by conservative opinion writer Bret Stephens titled „The Secrets of Jewish Genius” meets scathing criticism for „using eugenics talking points.” |
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| Fatah, Hamas exchange jabs over Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ |
| by i24 News, Israel Hayom Staff |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| Fatah, the predominant faction in the Palestinian Authority, accuses the Gaza-based terrorist organization of siding with the US president and PM Netanyahu. |
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| ‘Iran could deploy its militias in Iraq to the Golan Heights’ |
| by Assaf Golan |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| „We shouldn’t be surprised if we are also attacked within the framework of Iran’s fight against the US,” Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser tells Israel Hayom. |
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| CIA devised way to restrict missiles given to allies, researcher says |
| by Reuters, Israel Hayom Staff |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| Central Intelligence Agency comes up with a „smart arms control solution” that would restrict the use of missiles „to a particular time and a particular place.” The technique, referred to as „geofencing,” blocks the use of a device outside of a specific geographic area. |
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| The decade when what divided us united us |
| by Dr. Eithan Orkibi |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| Assuming the much-talked-about societal rifts are real and not invented to serve someone’s PR purpose, it might be a sign that problems which always existed are now out in the open and deemed worthy of discussion. |
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| Israeli convicted of assault for spitting on Polish envoy |
| by Reuters, Israel Hayom Staff |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court defers sentencing of Erik Lederman, 65, who under a plea bargain is spared an additional charge of criminal threats against the envoy, Marek Magierowski. |
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| Israel’s economic boom likely to continue in 2020, expert says |
| by Gilad Zwick |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| Economy will grow by 3% in 2020, exports will increase by an estimated 5%, and imports will likely improve by 3.4%, says head of the Economics and Research department at Harel Insurance and Finance. |
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| Leviathan offshore natural gas field goes online |
| by Israel Hayom Staff |
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December 31, 2019 |
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| Leviathan is the world’s largest offshore discovery of the past decade. Gas exports set to begin in the coming weeks. Residents fear increased air pollution, but the Environmental Protection Ministry says rig’s activities will „not impact routine life.” |
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