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Here are the top news stories from The Jerusalem Post, a leading Israeli newspaper, for today:
Breaking News
- Iran's nuclear program: A ticking time bomb - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% at its Fordow facility, a move that could be a step towards nuclear weapons production. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
- IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza - The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in response to rocket fire from the territory. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
Politics
- Netanyahu's corruption trial: A timeline - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial is set to begin on March 17. Here's a timeline of the key events leading up to the trial. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
- Gantz: Israel must prepare for 'worst-case scenario' with Iran - Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz has warned that Israel must prepare for the "worst-case scenario" with Iran, amid rising tensions in the region. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
Security
- IDF thwarts attempted Hezbollah infiltration - The Israeli military has thwarted an attempted infiltration by Hezbollah terrorists from Lebanon into Israel. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
- US to provide Israel with advanced missile defense system - The United States has agreed to provide Israel with an advanced missile defense system, the Arrow-4, to counter the growing threat from Iran. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
International
- EU to recognize Palestinian state - The European Union is set to recognize a Palestinian state, a move that could have significant implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
- US to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council - The United States has announced that it will withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council, citing its bias against Israel. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
Domestic
- Israel's economy grows 4.1% in 2020 - Israel's economy grew by 4.1% in 2020, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
- Tel Aviv named world's 12th most expensive city - Tel Aviv has been ranked as the 12th most expensive city in the world, according to a new survey. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
These are just a few of the top news stories from The Jerusalem Post for today.