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Social Security to open disability fund for fibromyalgia patients
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/10/2019 12:07:26 AM
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In Algeria, a strike by judges highlights tug of war for power
December’s twice-postponed presidential election will have major impact on country’s future, observers say – whether it takes place or not
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
11/10/2019 12:52:19 AM
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Israeli-developed drone nominated for int'l security innovation award
The company was founded by Dor Abuhatzeira, Sagie Blonder, Raviv Raz and Ariel Avitan and employs close to 70 workers in its offices in Modiin, the United States and Australia.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
11/10/2019 1:47:59 AM
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Miri Regev thanks Brazil soccer team for wearing Star of David on Kristallnacht anniversary
The minister said hopes "that many will adopt your most moving campaign against Holocaust denial, hatred, prejudice, racism and antisemitism."
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
11/10/2019 7:54:08 PM
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Anger on campus: Behind the student protests that have rocked Indonesia
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 3:07:50 AM
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Record numbers of honors-level math students in Arab, Druze schools
"The Arab minority has now burst into excellence in math and science."
By LEON SVERDLOV \
11/10/2019 3:32:14 AM
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Mexican government says it is concerned about situation in Bolivia
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 3:34:15 AM
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Woody Allen drops legal suit against Amazon over film dispute
Allen and Amazon notified the federal court in Manhattan late on Friday night that the lawsuit was being voluntarily dismissed.
By REUTERS \
11/11/2019 10:48:22 AM
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National Library of Israel uploads 120,000 historic books online
"We are very happy to be working with Google in fulfilling our mission to open access to the treasures of Jewish, Israeli and universal culture for diverse audiences across the globe."
By LEON SVERDLOV \
11/10/2019 5:39:54 PM
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UNESCO to vote on cutting ties with Belgian carnival where Jews were mocked
It is the first time that a place or event has been put forth for delisting.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/10/2019 1:37:19 PM
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In first, imam to attend Holocaust commemoration event in Sweden
Malmo, where about a third of the population is Muslim, has seen frequent anti-Semitic harassment and violence, mostly by people from Muslim countries, against the city’s 800-odd Jews.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/10/2019 5:10:00 AM
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Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha freed from house arrest
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 7:15:10 AM
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Seth Meyers comes out with Netflix special, claims to be 'Jewish enough'
"To be named Seth Meyers and not be Jewish is false advertising," he joked.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
11/10/2019 5:56:06 AM
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Israel to attend Expo 2020 Dubai, an Arab state with whom it has no ties
Israeli-UAE relations have been improving over the past few years.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/10/2019 6:50:36 PM
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Greek prime minister endorses universal definition of antisemitism
The IHRA defines antisemitism as "“a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews."
By RACHEL WOLF \
11/10/2019 7:39:43 AM
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After burying last victims, some in Mexico's Mormon community head north
The baby, Faith, was found unharmed in the bullet-riddled sport utility vehicle.
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 8:28:06 AM
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Iowa man requests release from life in prison because he 'briefly died'
“Schreiber is either still alive, in which case he must remain in prison, or he is actually dead, in which case this appeal is moot,” Judge Amanda Potterfield wrote.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/10/2019 5:22:57 PM
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UAE calls for Iran talks with world powers, region
Tensions in the Gulf have risen since attacks on oil tankers in a vital global shipping lane this summer, including off the UAE coast, and a major assault on energy facilities in Saudi Arabia.
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 8:40:07 AM
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UK Conservatives gain over Labour - Independent poll
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 9:05:38 AM
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20th annual 'Wheels of Love' bike ride kicks off
In order to ensure the safety of those participating, certain roads will be temporarily blocked off during the fund-raising event.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/10/2019 2:58:24 PM
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Australian firefighters battle widespread blazes, brace for worse conditions
"If you are threatened by fire, you may not get help."
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 9:11:48 AM
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Rouhani claims Iran discovered new oil field with 53 billion barrels
“Despite America’s sanctions... Iranian workers have found an oil field with 53 billion barrels of reserves,” Rouhani said in a speech in the central city of Yazd.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,REUTERS \
11/10/2019 11:11:52 AM
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Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Uri Ariel resigns
Ariel quit the Knesset even before the April 2019 elections, but has remained in office as the agriculture minister ever since.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/10/2019 11:45:45 AM
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Attorney threatens to 'sue whoever caused the leak' in Case 4000
Attorney Shulamit Eshbol, who represents an anonymous person associated with Nir Hefetz, referred to the case on KAN Bet and said that her network was considering suing those involved.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
11/10/2019 11:37:23 AM
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United States 'very actively' asking N.Korea to return to talks - S.Korea
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 10:46:13 AM
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7 Reasons Why Every Homeowner Should Pick Up Welding
Welding is like any other skill. The question isn’t actually why you should take it up, but what you can do with it to make the investment worthwhile.
By Leo Giosuè \
11/10/2019 10:50:15 AM
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Hong Kong police fire tear gas to break up protests
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 10:49:49 AM
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India detains dozens over social media posts, celebrations after religious site ruling
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 11:01:50 AM
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Israeli Ambassador to Brazil skips Jewish umbrella organization event
Shelley's absence was due to his fear of damaging Israeli-Brazilian relations because CONIB officials allegedly made statements against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Yediot Aharonot reported.
By RACHEL WOLF \
11/10/2019 7:59:07 PM
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Ofer Nimrodi: “Public private participation brought a transformation of infrastructure in Israel”
Israel is home to some of the most powerful personalities in history. Anecdotal evidence clearly showcases how Golda Meir help mobilize funds when Israel required financial assistance.
By YOSSEF COHEN \
11/10/2019 12:18:10 PM
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Netanyahu resigns as Defense Minister prior to Bennett's appointment
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/10/2019 11:41:56 AM
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Iran rejects reports of IAEA finding traces of uranium at unnamed site
"Hopefully the IAEA will maintain its vigilance."
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 11:50:51 AM
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High Court approves Russian hacker extradition to U.S.
Last week, the hacker and an Israeli woman in a Russian prison for cannabis possession had both requested the High Court to block his extradition to the US.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/10/2019 10:06:08 PM
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Israel ‘under threat’ by lack of basic education for ultra-Orthodox children
Prof. Dan Ben David predicts that by 2065, some 35% of Israel’s population will be ultra-Orthodox, compared to its current level of 9% of the population.
By JEREMY SHARON \
11/12/2019 4:27:00 AM
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Netanyahu: Liberman is coordinating with Arab Joint List, Gantz
“I hope it’s not so, but it looks like Liberman is coordinating with the Joint List and Blue and White on all the details,” Netanyahu said.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/10/2019 4:31:12 PM
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Likud: Blue and White can stop driving the State of Israel crazy
Likud says that "Lieberman doesn't know what he wants." Yisrael Beytenu shoots back "Netanyahu has forgotten about the voters."
By 103FM \
11/10/2019 1:34:57 PM
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UK's Javid says opposition Labour would trigger economic crisis - BBC
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 12:40:37 PM
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Germany warns France against undermining NATO security alliance
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 12:43:07 PM
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Elon Musk's Tesla aims to enter Israeli market
The full-time, Tel Aviv-based position will include responsibility for "driving the Service, Sales and Delivery strategy and operations in Israel," Tesla said in an online job posting.
By EYTAN HALON \
11/10/2019 9:25:24 PM
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Rivlin reaches out to Holocaust survivor following antisemitic threats
“Your personal mission, your strength and your bravery are a role model for us in Israel and for Jewish communities around the world," Rivlin wrote.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/10/2019 5:45:29 PM
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Measles infection causes ‘immune amnesia,’ leaving kids vulnerable to other illnesses
When it comes to measles, the opposite is true, according to two studies published Thursday.
By MELISSA HEALY \
11/10/2019 2:00:28 PM
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10% green electricity for Israel in 2020?
Despite the rather sobering numbers, Israel did register some successes in its strive to produce green energy.
By RACHELI WACKS \
11/10/2019 2:08:39 PM
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Iran starts key step in building second nuclear power plant-TV
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 2:12:12 PM
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Iran says former FBI agent still missing, denies report of criminal case
Mousavi was commenting on a Western media report that Iran had told the United Nations that Levinson was the subject of an ongoing criminal case.
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 2:29:39 PM
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Iran starts key step in building second nuclear power plant
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 2:30:23 PM
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Gaza orphan's self-immolation sparks outcry on social media
After the death of Karajeh, the Palestinian Construction Contractors Union in the Gaza Strip announced that it would “adopt” his homeless brother, Aboud.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
11/10/2019 5:41:09 PM
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Israeli man self-immolates in a courtroom
The defendant was brought to court for threatening a health clinic employee, telling her to "call security – I'll show you what's what!" It is unclear why he decided to set himself on fire.
By ALON EINHORN \
11/10/2019 8:03:50 PM
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NASA to send Israeli solar-power generator to International Space Station
One small step for space agencies, one giant leap for private commercial space missions.
By AARON REICH \
11/10/2019 7:25:06 PM
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Kristallnacht, ISIS and today’s crisis in Syria
I am not an expert on the Holocaust, but I have spent time among many Yazidi survivors of ISIS and its crimes.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
11/10/2019 4:49:49 PM
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Spanish voter turnout at 37.9% at 2 p.m., down from April election
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 3:33:35 PM
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Reuven Rivlin, Dalia Rabin: Vicious hatred could spark political assassination
They were speaking at the Ner Yitzhak ceremony, which marks the official beginning of a series of annual memorial events on the anniversary of Rabin's death.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
11/11/2019 2:37:30 PM
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Iran’s Rouhani unveils massive internal corruption allegations
The strong language by Rouhani was greeted with surprised at Tasnim, Fars and other news outlets in Iran. It is a rare admission of cracks among the regime members.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
11/10/2019 6:35:04 PM
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Antisemitic incidents plague United States in last week
Antisemitic slurs, vandalism of Jewish graves and synagogue egged by youths.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
11/10/2019 5:59:01 PM
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Rouhani anti-corruption speech heckled by protesters
The Iranian president responded to the protesters, saying that "the voice of these young men is not the voice of the people."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/10/2019 5:34:40 PM
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Jordan: We’ve applied sovereignty to every inch of Naharayim, Tzofar
“Israel regrets Jordan’s decision to terminate the annexes,” the Foreign Ministry said as it explained that Jordanian law will now fully apply to those tracts of land.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
11/10/2019 8:22:03 PM
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BDS fails to derail Israeli-S. African multi-million dollar deal
Trade unions threaten mass action if deal continues going forward
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
11/10/2019 5:49:14 PM
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Netanyahu: Yitzhak Rabin was wrong, but he was not a traitor
The PM recalled the bitter debate over the 1993 Oslo Accords, approved by Rabin and his government, that set in motion a peace process for a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/11/2019 6:00:36 AM
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Shas's Deri attacks Liberman for supporting Arab Joint List
"Liberman has taken an additional step towards his political and ethical abyss and declared clearly that he prefers to sit with members of the Joint List... rather than his brothers and sisters."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
11/10/2019 7:14:38 PM
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Eight killed in bombing in Turkish-controlled northeast Syria
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 4:54:39 PM
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Hezbollah says its 'arms won't be twisted' as Lebanon crisis deepens
A big part of Lebanon's economic crisis stems from a slowdown of capital inflows which has spawned a black market where the Lebanese pound has weakened below its official pegged rate.
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 6:27:53 PM
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IDF to hold nation-wide drill with new, more specific siren system
The drills, taking place in the mornings of November 26-28, have alerts that display the names of municipalities and/or areas within municipalities, not just general areas.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
11/10/2019 7:24:57 PM
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Blast in Iraq injures five Italian soldiers -army
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 5:38:15 PM
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Netanyahu: Some tried to use Rabin memorial as a 'blatant political rally'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/10/2019 5:46:50 PM
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Half of Israelis think Diaspora Jews should be taken into account in policy decisions
The 2019 Israeli Foreign Policy Index by the Mitvim Institute showed that Saudi Arabia and Egypt are the most important Arab countries for Jerusalem to cooperate with.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
11/12/2019 3:24:36 AM
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Perfect match: How Birthright alumni saved the lives of 100s of strangers
Birthright Israel and Gift of Life celebrate 15-year partnership of life-saving bone and stem cell marrow transplants.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
11/11/2019 3:40:49 PM
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Likud: Gantz wants minority gov., not unity gov.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/10/2019 6:23:23 PM
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Israeli start-up brings critical infrastructure into digital health era
According to a recent report by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), there are 178 million daily crossings on more than 47,000 structurally deficient US bridges.
By EYTAN HALON \
11/10/2019 6:46:08 PM
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Bolivian pres. Morales calls new elections, rivals call for resignation
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 6:48:18 PM
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From the Kremlin to Binyamin: Russia's chief rabbi in ancient Shiloh
Russia's chief rabbi praised the people of the Binyamin region on keeping the traditions and history of the people of alive in modern Israel.
By AARON REICH \
11/10/2019 7:39:33 PM
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What will Naftali Bennett do as Defense Minister? - analysis
Even if Bennett is just temporarily filling the role, there hasn’t been a full-time defense minister since Yisrael Beitenu chairman Avigdor Liberman quit in November 2018.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
11/11/2019 11:24:18 AM
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Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel resigns, retires from political life
Ariel stayed on in his ministerial position over the last six months during which he was no longer an MK because he believed it was important to keep an experienced hand at the head of the ministry.
By JEREMY SHARON \
11/10/2019 7:40:19 PM
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Eleven-year-old boy kidnapped by ISIS mother returns to Italy after five years
The woman made her son take part in ISIS training, saying she wanted to turn him into a "martyr."
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
11/10/2019 10:05:48 PM
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Iraqi forces fire tear gas injuring 22 in Baghdad - sources
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 7:47:15 PM
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Thousands march in Paris against Islamophobia after attack
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 7:49:44 PM
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15 injured in Yitzhar clashes as police attempt to arrest resident
Zarug has been barricaded in him home for over three hours and its unknown how he is doing. Attorney Nati Rom was refused entry to check on him.
By TZVI JOFFRE,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/11/2019 9:28:30 AM
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Nir Hefetz: Court ‘can just kill me’ if it’s neutralizing gag order
Significant details were already revealed last week regarding a third party who the police used to pressure Hefetz, a former Netanyahu family media adviser, to turn state’s witness in February 2018.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/10/2019 10:08:42 PM
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Rabin memorials devolve into political spats
Netanyahu: I condemned those who called Rabin a traitor.
By LAHAV HARKOV,TOVAH LAZAROFF,GREER FAY CASHMAN \
11/10/2019 9:45:01 PM
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El Al launches Tel Aviv-Chicago route
The route will be offered three times a week – on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays – flying passengers on a 282-seat Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
11/11/2019 8:16:42 AM
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Bolivian armed forces orders operations to 'neutralize' armed groups
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 8:55:32 PM
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Pressure builds on Bolivia's Morales as supporters resign
The attorney general's office announced that it had ordered an investigation with the aim of prosecuting the members of the electoral body and others responsible for the irregularities.
By REUTERS \
11/11/2019 7:17:03 AM
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Romania's Iohannis wins presidential ballot, will face runoff
By REUTERS \
11/10/2019 9:09:11 PM
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An appointment that smacks of panic and paranoia
As Iran’s centrifuges spin, Netanyahu is prioritizing spinning political wheels to ensure his political survival.
By JEFF BARAK \
11/12/2019 5:35:32 PM
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Above the fold - Their loss, not ours
All these years later, not much that we can consider positive has emerged from the Oslo Accords, other, that is, than stopping the money Arafat had been funneling from Israel.
By MICAH HALPERN \
11/13/2019 9:24:29 AM
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Gantz signals turn towards minority government without Netanyahu
“On a moral and ethical level, and on a practical level, you cannot lead a government if and when an indictment is submitted against you,” Gantz said to Netanyahu.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/11/2019 10:25:36 AM
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Yair Netanyahu’s gaffes
To be honest, it was not Netanyahu’s fault that Israel’s exports fell drastically after 2008 – the year of the major world financial crisis.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
11/14/2019 10:31:24 AM
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The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra reveals the brilliance of Britten
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra - Benjamin Britten: ‘The War Requiem, Op. 66’
By URY EPPSTEIN \
11/10/2019 9:31:52 PM
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November 11, 2019: PA constantly cries poverty
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
11/10/2019 9:37:55 PM
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To Pixar and beyond with Galyn Susman
Susman is a producer for Pixar Animation Studios – the studio that made such animated classics as the Toy Story, Cars and Incredibles franchises, – and has worked on every movie the company has made.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/3/2019 10:05:10 AM
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Jerusalem to host international arts festival
Taking place from December 3-10, the festival, produced by Theater Company Jerusalem and managed by Osnat Gispan, will feature over 100 artists at Beit Mazia in Jerusalem.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/10/2019 9:51:24 PM
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Bashar Assad: Al-Baghdadi could be hidden; Israel is 'ever-present'
While the Syrian leader praised US President Donald Trump, he had nothing but contempt for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, whom he called "an enemy" – although not the Turkish nation.
By AARON REICH \
11/11/2019 7:07:03 PM
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Sesame Street celebrates 50 years of educating kids worldwide
Rehov SumSum, the Israeli co-production, was the first to focus an entire section on educating children about mutual respect due to the "profound political tension in the region."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
11/10/2019 10:45:57 PM
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Ex-IDF intel. officer: Not all Hezbollah's Twitter accounts were suspended
Twitter announced last week that it had suspended numerous Hezbollah and Hamas affiliated accounts following a letter and implied threats from US Congressmen demanding the social media giant prevent itself from being used by terrorists.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/11/2019 6:45:40 PM