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World News // 9 years ago

Harsher penalties for rock-throwers as Jerusalem tensions rise

The Israeli Cabinet approved a law Monday increasing punishment for rock-throwers, as tensions at Jerusalem's Temple Mount increased over the weekend.

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World News // 1 decade ago

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World News // 1 decade ago

Roads in Jerusalem shut down due to snow

Thousands of motorists were stranded and roads to Jerusalem were closed Friday as a winter storm dropped snow for a second day on the region, officials said.

TV // 1 decade ago

Palestinians ask TV not to film in Jerusalem

A senior Palestinian official asked the U.S. network NBC not to film the new drama series "Dig" in Jerusalem, saying it legitimizes annexation of the city.

World News // 1 decade ago

Israeli rabbi, 99, victim of apparent political attack

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World News // 1 decade ago

Incumbents claim mayoral victories in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Incumbent mayors of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv claimed victories in their municipal elections in Israel Wednesday.

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Two Israelis killed by security guard

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Sports News // 1 decade ago

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Nir Barkat (Hebrew: ניר ברקת‎; born 19 October 1959) is an Israeli businessman, politician and mayor of Jerusalem.

Nir Barkat was born in 1959 and raised in Jerusalem. His father, Zalman, was a professor of physics at the Hebrew University. He served in the Paratroopers Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces for six years (1977–83), as well as reserve duty, and reached the rank of Major.

Barkat received his bachelor degree in computer science at Jerusalem's Hebrew University.

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