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US turns focus to recruiting Mideast allies to combat ISIS threat
Obama brings Europe on board in coalition against Islamic State.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
9/7/2014 12:10:01 AM
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Libya says Sudanese war plane loaded with ammunition for Tripoli enters its airspace
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 12:37:43 AM
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Hamas to unity gov’t: Build Gaza airport, seaport
Hamas official confirms $2,000 have been paid to each family in Gaza who lost a home during recent conflict.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/7/2014 1:30:51 AM
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Artillery attack challenges ceasefire in east Ukraine
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 1:32:59 AM
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North Korea announces trial date for detained American Matthew Miller
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 2:50:41 AM
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El Al flight diverted back to Tel Aviv after engine failure, lands safely
By SHARON UDASIN \
9/7/2014 3:02:41 AM
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*We need to pay more attention to ADHD pills*
As the school year opens, the benefits and possible overuse and abuse of methyphenidate and other prescription drugs for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are being discussed.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
9/7/2014 3:05:18 AM
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Health scan: Fish-oil capsules can reduce smokers’ cravings for tobacco
A randomized study at the University of Haifa and Bar-Ilan University offers hope to those suffering from cigarette addiction.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
9/7/2014 3:08:48 AM
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Abbas sells peace plan in Cairo
Jerusalem publishes tenders for 283 homes in Elkana settlement.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
9/7/2014 3:12:08 AM
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Anti-Jewish incidents at record high in Britain
Abuse not as likely to be violent as in France, but trends worry community.
By JERRY LEWIS \
9/7/2014 5:12:20 AM
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Analysis: It’s ‘business as usual’ as some of Israel’s friends in Europe increase trade with Iran
Increased commerce with the Islamic Republic, particularly from such strong supporters of Israel, sends a powerful message of “business as usual.”
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
9/7/2014 5:24:49 AM
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Steinitz heads to US for high-level talks on Iran
IAEA: Tehran failed to address concerns about nuclear program
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,REUTERS \
9/7/2014 6:27:12 AM
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Jewish groups launch fair trade network
By JTA \
9/7/2014 6:30:21 AM
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Report: Abbas to announce end of unity agreement with Hamas
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/7/2014 6:38:40 AM
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Abbas hints PA close to ending unity agreement with Hamas
PA president reportedly to make announcement regarding deal to Arab League.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 6:44:04 AM
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After Syria and Iraq, Islamic State makes inroads in South Asia
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 7:13:41 AM
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Wolfson cardiac surgeons save life of Gazan infant
Rumaisa was an urgent case, brought during the fighting in Red Cross ambulance; condition was so serious doctors needed a few days just to stabilize her.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
9/7/2014 8:23:28 AM
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US military planes carry out airstrikes againts Islamic State near Iraq's Haditha Dam
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 9:44:28 AM
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Nigerian hospitalized in Jerusalem tests negative for Ebola
A health worker from Nigeria hospitalized on suspicion of having contracted the deadly Ebola virus tests negative for the disease, released from quarantine.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 10:32:06 AM
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New Initiative-Support the Israeli Economy
Members of the global Jewish Community can now enjoy an exclusive opportunity to purchase Israel’s top cosmetic brands this season.
By COSMETICA \
9/7/2014 10:39:12 AM
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Egyptians arrested over video of country's first gay marriage
The footage, which was posted on YouTube, appears to show a group of men celebrating a gay wedding on a Nile riverboat.
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 10:49:58 AM
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Upper Nazareth police checking report of woman forced into vehicle
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 11:14:54 AM
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Norwegian FM to Rivlin: The world must push back extremist elements
Brende says that the issues of the Middle East had been discussed at NATO summit, calls Islamic State is "one of the worst things we have seen in modern history.”
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
9/7/2014 11:23:17 AM
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Report: US attempted rescue mission for Sotloff and Foley in Syria
Turkey denies US access to a base to launch the rescue attempt due to concerns over its hostages still being held by Islamic State militants in Iraq, says the 'Wall Street Journal'.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
9/7/2014 11:57:37 AM
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Police crackdown on messianic cult involved in prostitution
Messianic cult exploited women for prostitution under influence of drugs, alcohol to save "Nation of Israel."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 12:10:59 PM
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The Travel Adviser: After the fall
It appears that the Gaza truce will stick permitting the airlines and the entire tourist industry to salvage what they can of 2014.
By MARK FELDMAN \
9/7/2014 12:27:10 PM
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Former Mossad chief: There are signs of support for Islamic State in Israel
Efraim Halevy says Israel should be wary of strengthening of Islamic State terrorists in Jordan and Gaza, but biggest danger could potentially come from Israeli-Arabs volunteering for group.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 12:27:25 PM
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Zarif slams US for 'theatrical acts' in dealing with terrorism
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 1:12:55 PM
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IDF soldiers saved Irish UN troops from hostage crisis in Golan Heights, says report
Senior sources told the "Irish Independent" that Israeli soldiers provided "decisive" help in preventing another hostage situation.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN,YAAKOV LAPPIN \
9/7/2014 7:04:45 PM
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Palestinian boy injured in protests declared clinically dead
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 1:52:30 PM
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Jack the Ripper was a Jew, British paper claims
'Mail on Sunday' reports that Aaron Kosminski, a 23-year-old Polish-Jewish immigrant was behind the murder of five women in London in 1888.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 2:11:06 PM
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Jpost Roundtable: The effects of Operation Protective Edge
Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Correspondent Herb Keinon and Managing Editor David Brinn debate what they think will be the lasting effects of Israel's latest conflict.
By HERB KEINON,SAM SOKOL,DAVID BRINN \
9/7/2014 3:24:06 PM
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Likud, Bayit Yehudi deny plans to run together in next elections
Potential partnership could be informal bond such as former Likud Beytenu or deal in which Bennett would serve as Netanyahu's foreign minister in next government.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
9/7/2014 2:19:23 PM
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It's the Final Countdown
By Jordana Brown \
9/7/2014 2:42:48 PM
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Iran's Ayatollah proclaims Muslim victory in Operation Protective Edge
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 2:59:22 PM
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Sources: Arab League to back Iraqi, US campaign against Islamic State
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 3:06:02 PM
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Hamas says any international force in Gaza would be considered occupation
Statements by Hamas come as response to reports that the Israeli Foreign Ministry had called for international troops in Gaza.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/7/2014 3:21:52 PM
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Jerusalem Post News: September 7, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 3:35:45 PM
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What I learnt about Gaza
By Petra Marquardt-Bigman \
9/8/2014 10:42:28 PM
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Poroshenko aide: Ukraine to get arms from five NATO allies
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 3:49:10 PM
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Liberman: Elections critical now in the Palestinian Authority, but not in Israel
With region in turmoil, the last thing Israel needs is a new election, foreign minister says; adds that Abbas has lost legitimacy since Palestinians have not held an election in over 9 years.
By HERB KEINON \
9/7/2014 3:57:36 PM
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Obama to outline strategy against Islamic State
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 4:10:42 PM
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Fatah members killed in Gaza during war, Abbas reveals
Various armed groups belonging to Fatah claimed they had been involved in fighting during seven-week war with Israel.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/7/2014 4:28:12 PM
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Journalism’s World of Extremes: Celebrity pictures and killings
Between two extremes there is a mid-point and our mid-point is truth.
By YONATAN GORDON \
9/7/2014 4:28:22 PM
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Arab League to back Iraqi, US campaign against Islamic State
Kerry is to travel to region in the coming week for talks with Gulf leaders to determine whether they are prepared to back up their anti-jihadist rhetoric.
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 4:43:23 PM
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August tax revenues jump despite Gaza operation
By NIV ELIS \
9/7/2014 4:52:03 PM
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Converts to Judaism in Petah Tikva refused marriage registration
Lobbying group says policy of rejecting converts is not confined to Ethiopians, but also effects immigrants from former Soviet Union.
By JEREMY SHARON,LAHAV HARKOV \
9/7/2014 5:01:36 PM
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Court blocks major state initiative to deter blockade-busting flotillas
The court's ruling was a major blow to one of the state's broader strategies for discouraging foreigners from organizing flotillas to break its Gaza blockade.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/7/2014 5:11:57 PM
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Abbas speech at Arab League interrupted, journalists asked to leave
Before session was closed to media coverage PA president recalled that attempts to achieve reconciliation between his Fatah faction and Hamas had failed over the years.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/7/2014 5:18:53 PM
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Cooking with Jpost: Special Rosh Hashana pomegranate salsa
Chef Yochanan shows you the secret to cooking a simple, flavor-filled colorful salsa.
By YOCHANAN LAMBIASE \
9/22/2014 5:02:35 PM
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Man lightly injured in capital, after rocks thrown at car
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 5:23:31 PM
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Israel's nuclear doctrine: Clarification, codification and disclosure
The primary point of Israel's nuclear forces must always be deterrence ex ante, not revenge ex post. From Israel's Strategic Future, the final report of Project Daniel, Israel, 2004.
By LOUIS RENÉ BERES \
9/7/2014 5:31:22 PM
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Report: NYPD investigating Joan Rivers death
Police source The Hollywood Reporter that the force investigates all such deaths, that are not by "natural causes."
By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
9/7/2014 5:49:50 PM
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Energy Ministry expects to accumulate NIS 705m. in natural resource royalties this year
Income will enable increased investments in education, welfare and reduce cost of living, says energy and water minister.
By SHARON UDASIN \
9/7/2014 5:50:45 PM
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Hamas working to restore tunnels, says senior diplomatic official
By HERB KEINON \
9/7/2014 6:03:19 PM
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'Hamas already rearming, preparing for next round of fighting with Israel'
Security sources, meanwhile, call into question this assessment.
By HERB KEINON \
9/7/2014 6:12:05 PM
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Rock band member Ilan Ben Ami indicted for murdering separated spouse
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/7/2014 6:15:50 PM
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Cooking with Jpost: The perfect omelet
Looking to try some tasty goodness for breakfast? Try Chef Yochanan's version of the Spanish omelet.
By YOCHANAN LAMBIASE \
9/7/2014 6:17:30 PM
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Environment, Economy ministers compromise on free plastic bag eradication
Ban on free disposable bags was approved in July; Bennett says while law is important, consumers should not be hurt.
By SHARON UDASIN \
9/7/2014 6:18:07 PM
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Rock band member Ilan Ben Ami indicted for murdering separated spouse
Indictment states that Ben Ami grabbed a large hammer, weighing a kilogram, and attacked the victim hammering her head until she had fallen and until she died.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/7/2014 6:25:37 PM
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New state hospital authority to be headed by Esther Dominissini
Health minister says independent body will bring end to conflict of interests in ministry.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
9/7/2014 6:38:25 PM
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ADL's Foxman: Erdogan’s statements foster 'distrust and animus toward the Jewish community'
In open letter ADL chief says to Erdogan that he is “deeply pained by your unfair and one dimensional characterization of the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.”
By SAM SOKOL \
9/7/2014 6:39:37 PM
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The battle for Western values
Ruthless and indiscriminate terrorist methods, refined by ever more sophisticated techniques, have characterized the activities of those extreme Islamists who have taken the fight into the West.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
9/7/2014 6:40:50 PM
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UAE decides to start space program
Gulf state seeks to send an unmanned mission to Mars by 2021.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
9/7/2014 6:45:30 PM
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Haredi girls allowed to study in Beit Shemesh school until full hearing court rules
Judge Arnon Darel finds that the Safot VeTarbuyot school in the city has large premises which is not fully utilized.
By JEREMY SHARON \
9/7/2014 6:50:02 PM
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Police clash with east Jerusalem residents
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 6:54:14 PM
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Rock attacks limits Light Rail service
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
9/7/2014 6:56:22 PM
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University and college heads call on gov’t to reconsider budget cut for higher education
Across the board budget cuts for all ministries in the wake of Operation Protective Edge saw the Education Ministry part with some NIS 500 million.
By LIDAR GRAVE-LAZI \
9/7/2014 6:58:55 PM
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Haniyeh calls for end to growing tensions between Hamas, Fatah
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/7/2014 7:30:34 PM
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'No US offer of lethal assistance has been made to Ukraine,' official says
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 7:34:56 PM
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Arab League to take all necessary measures against IS
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 7:42:02 PM
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Edelstein to defend Gaza operation, fight anti-Semitism in Norway, Czech Republic
MK to Council of Europe: Stop your hypocrisy and investigate Hamas and Islamic State, not Israel.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
9/7/2014 8:00:33 PM
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IDF: Two Palestinians in possession of pipe bombs, firebomb arrested in West Bank
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
9/7/2014 8:05:40 PM
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Arab League endorses US-led coalition against Islamic State
League accuses Islamic State of crimes against humanity; US to adopt strategy of "offense"; air campaign in Iraq expands; Obama will outline plan in national address.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
9/7/2014 8:11:00 PM
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Jerusalem city council approves construction of high-rise urban renewal project
Project to also feature two 20-plus-story towers, shopping center, synagogue, kindergarten and park in the capital's Kiryat Yovel neighborhood.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
9/7/2014 8:55:00 PM
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Clashes erupt in east Jerusalem, gas station set ablaze, as Palestinians react to death of teen
Father of 16-year-old claims boy was shot in the head by sponge bullet during riot, police claim teen was shot in leg, fell on head while attempting to flee.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD,JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 11:16:02 PM
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Experimental Ebola vaccine protects monkeys for 10 months
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 9:16:25 PM
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Security sources call into question assessment that Hamas is rearming
By HERB KEINON \
9/7/2014 9:23:07 PM
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Huckabee: The US and Israel have the same enemy
Former Arkansas governor called on supporters of the Jewish state to join him on October 5th, for a “Stand with Israel” rally he is cosponsoring in Washington DC.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
9/7/2014 9:47:48 PM
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Israel's fourth sub will use propulsion system to stay underwater for longer
Senior navy source: For most of its journey from Germany to Israel, INS Tanin will remain underwater.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
9/7/2014 9:51:31 PM
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Dealing with the Devil
Despite having endured many trials and tribulations, Zimbabwe-born singer and instrumentalist
Stella Chiweshe has never lost faith in the healing power of music.
By BARRY DAVIS \
9/7/2014 10:18:06 PM
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Shabbos Project Toronto: The tie that binds
With just over six weeks to go, the project is starting to take shape, as team Toronto heads into the final stretch.
By SIMON APFEL, SPECIAL TO THE JERUSALEM POST \
9/7/2014 10:30:08 PM
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Riot in French Hill sparks fire, as police clash with residents
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 10:34:32 PM
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NATO vs ISIS
Obama took an important first step toward eradicating Islamic State at the NATO summit. Now the momentum must be maintained.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
9/7/2014 10:41:16 PM
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A tragedy of good and evil
It is mortifying that they fell prey to monsters whose motives they would have been ready and willing to understand.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
9/7/2014 10:44:42 PM
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It’s time to learn the facts about Judea and Samaria
To truly understand the status of this territory we have to first differentiate between the personal and the national.
By ODED REVIVI \
9/7/2014 10:51:06 PM
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Terra incognita: Fear and myths are harming Israel
The narrative of “young” and “encircled” also feeds the view that Israel is a temporary state. Despite almost 70 years of existence many seem to question Israel’s future.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
9/7/2014 10:55:50 PM
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Reality check: Where’s the money?
The finance minister will ultimately find himself going back on his word as the government seeks extra revenue source.
By JEFF BARAK \
9/7/2014 11:02:51 PM
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Compounding one mistake with another
This entire episode in Jewish communal life only reinforces the need for a meaningful planning process involving Jewish leadership from around the world.
By STEPHEN G. DONSHIK \
9/7/2014 11:06:19 PM
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The viability of a two-state solution after Operation Protective Edge
It is not up to American Jewry or the American government to force this decision upon a sovereign democratic nation amid the growing scourge of rising radical Islamism on all of its sides.
ERIC R. MANDEL \
9/7/2014 11:11:50 PM
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Family, friends remember Joan Rivers at funeral sprinkled with jokes, laughter and songs
Journalist and talk show host Geraldo Rivera said he never saw a funeral with more laughter.
By REUTERS \
9/7/2014 11:23:02 PM
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Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat speaks out against riots in the capital
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/7/2014 11:38:14 PM