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Here are the latest breaking news stories from the Jerusalem Post:
Breaking News
- Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei: US is 'weak' and 'ineffective' (Updated 15:45) Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday slammed the US as "weak" and "ineffective" in a speech marking the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
- IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza after rocket fire (Updated 14:45) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Sunday morning, in response to rocket fire from the coastal enclave.
- US, Israel to hold joint military exercise in the Mediterranean (Updated 13:45) The US and Israel will hold a joint military exercise in the Mediterranean Sea next month, the US Navy announced on Sunday.
- Netanyahu: 'We will not let Iran establish a military presence in Syria' (Updated 12:45) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday reiterated Israel's stance against Iran's military presence in Syria, saying that "we will not let them establish a military presence in Syria."
- Palestinian Authority to deduct Israeli taxes from PA salaries (Updated 11:45) The Palestinian Authority (PA) has announced that it will deduct Israeli taxes from PA salaries, in response to Israel's decision to deduct PA payments to terrorists and their families.
Top Stories
- Israel's economy grows 4.1% in 2022, beating expectations (Updated 10:45) Israel's economy grew by 4.1% in 2022, beating expectations and marking the country's strongest growth in over a decade.
- US Ambassador to Israel: 'We will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons' (Updated 09:45) US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides on Sunday reiterated the US commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, saying that "we will not allow it to happen."
- IDF chief: 'We are prepared to defend ourselves against any threat' (Updated 08:45) IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi on Sunday emphasized Israel's readiness to defend itself against any threat, saying that "we are prepared to defend ourselves against any threat, at any time."
International News
- Russia-Ukraine conflict: 'We are on the brink of a major war' (Updated 07:45) The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is escalating, with both sides trading accusations and threats of military action.
- UK, US, and EU impose sanctions on Belarus over human rights abuses (Updated 06:45) The UK, US, and EU have imposed sanctions on Belarus over human rights abuses, in response to the country's crackdown on opposition activists and journalists.
Sports
- Israel's national soccer team defeats Albania 3-1 in friendly match (Updated 05:45) Israel's national soccer team defeated Albania 3-1 in a friendly match on Sunday, in preparation for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers.
Business
- Israel's tech industry sees significant growth in 2022 (Updated 04:45) Israel's tech industry saw significant growth in 2022, with the country's startups and venture capital firms raising a record $13.5 billion in funding.
- Tel Aviv Stock Exchange sees record high in 2022 (Updated 03:45) The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) saw a record high in 2022, with the TA-35 index reaching a new all-time high of 1,844.6 points.
Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may be updated as more information becomes available.