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'The Band's Visit' wins Grammy Award
Broadway show based on Israeli film takes home the prize for best musical theater album
By AMY SPIRO \
2/11/2019 12:22:43 AM
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Reality Check: Gantz is firing blanks
Without declaring he won’t join gov’t headed by an indicted Netanyahu, what is Gantz’s real target?
By JEFF BARAK \
2/11/2019 12:42:19 AM
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Leased car sales rose in 2018
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 12:49:02 AM
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Tambour buys Italian paint company Zetagi
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 1:17:53 AM
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‘Juden!’ spray painted in yellow on window of Paris bagel shop
This is not the first act of antisemitic vandalism in Paris.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
2/11/2019 1:28:58 AM
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Bamba is about to make a major breakthrough into the U.S. marketplace
Starting next year, American children will be getting what will likely become their favorite peanut butter snack food from Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 1:33:22 AM
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Arab MK Ahmed Tibi: 90% of weapons in Arab towns 'transferred from IDF'
Tibi spoke on the Likud, Gantz, violence in Arab towns, and the upcoming elections as a whole in his interview.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
2/11/2019 2:37:53 AM
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Pompeo visiting central Europe, marks U.S. re-engagement with the area
By REUTERS \
2/11/2019 2:42:25 AM
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Naftali Bennett kicks off vlog series on Facebook
Bennett and Shaked kick off a new vlog series with no studio, no interviewer, only their day-to-day on the campaign trail.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
2/11/2019 3:23:26 AM
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Popular Christian podcaster and volunteer steps down for more family time
Caleb Waller, co-star of the “Joshua and Caleb” podcast publicly announced that he stepped down from his role at HaYovel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 3:23:53 AM
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6 out of 7 leading Democratic hopefuls vote against anti-BDS law - who?
Some six of the seven leading candidates for the Democratic nomination for president voted against a bill that will tackle the anti-BDS movement in America last week.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 4:11:51 AM
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Iran to boost nuclear activities, uranium enrichment
Iran already warned in July 2018 that uranium production would increase following the construction of an advanced factory, which would be ready in 10 months.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/11/2019 4:15:18 AM
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U.S. ‘weeks’ away from start of Syria withdrawal
With no answers for partners on the ground or US allies as to how the withdrawal will take place, US vows it is on track
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/11/2019 4:25:30 AM
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What’s up with World Hijab Day?
People in more than 100 countries participated earlier this month in World Hijab Day, the latest outrage of what some calling “Islamic indoctrination” in public schools.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 5:00:27 AM
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Ilhan Omar accuses AIPAC of paying politicians to be pro-Israel
Instead of clearing the air about the previous antisemitic post, Omar continued with a response: "AIPAC!"
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
2/11/2019 5:15:24 AM
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Julian Edelman shaves beard during taping of ‘The Ellen Show’ [Watch]
“Getting the MVP is kind of a win for me and my other team, and that’s my family," said Edelman.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
2/11/2019 5:20:10 AM
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German shepherd gets reward for finding Israeli sisters in Argentina
By JTA \
2/11/2019 5:37:01 AM
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From Venezuela to China, Turkey seeks broader global role
Turkey has a long-standing relationship with Venezuela.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/11/2019 5:54:52 AM
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Elizabeth Warren fails to dispute ‘apartheid state’ accusation
“Israel lives in a dangerous part of the world where there are not a lot of liberal democracies,” Warren said. “We need a strong Israel there.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 6:21:45 AM
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Tony Blair: How is antisemitism in Labour Party tolerated?
Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister, questioned whether this sort of antisemitism in the Labour Party would have been conceivable during his leadership.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
2/11/2019 6:47:39 AM
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22 wanted Palestinians arrested overnight, weapons seized in West Bank
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 7:27:37 AM
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Gabbay admits Labor in crisis, says primaries will produce experienced team
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 7:29:10 AM
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Police nab Palestinian carrying thousands of shekels meant to fund terror
Border Police officers arrested the Palestinian suspect at the Kiosk checkpoint in Abu Dis.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 7:35:42 AM
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U.N. says grain stores in Yemen's Hodeidah "at risk of rotting"
By REUTERS \
2/11/2019 8:14:44 AM
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14 victims of Route 443 bus crash released from Shaare Zedek Medical Center
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 8:37:36 AM
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Yacimovich calls on supporters to vote for her in Labor Primaries
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 8:58:19 AM
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10 victims of Route 443 bus crash released from Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 9:02:01 AM
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Kahlon: Finance Ministry supports pay-for-slay law
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 9:12:13 AM
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Dutch government financed B'Tselem report attacking Supreme Court
The Dutch government not only financed the report but also specified the report's goals and what it aimed to create with it.
By URI BOLLAG \
2/11/2019 9:30:47 AM
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Netherlands to let Palestinians register birthplace as West Bank, Gaza
It’s a step that underscores the Netherlands acceptance of the pre-1967 border lines as the future boundaries of a Palestinian state.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/11/2019 9:48:15 AM
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Bayit Yehudi and National Union to negotiate running together in election
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 9:52:07 AM
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Rouhani says Iran to continue expanding its military might
"We have not asked and will not ask for permission to develop different types of ... missiles and will continue our path and our military power."
By REUTERS \
2/11/2019 10:32:12 AM
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Imam of Peace slams far-Left for its 'war on free speech'
"This was very confusing for me because I thought the Western world would be happy that an Imam would be criticizing the extremist elements within Islam and calling for social reforms," he said.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
2/11/2019 10:46:48 AM
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Egypt pumps toxic gas into smuggling tunnel, killing two Palestinians
Palestinians resume night clashes along Gaza border with Israel; one mortar launched from Strip lands next to security fence.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/11/2019 11:19:00 AM
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Labor primary underway as polls open across country
"This is a holiday, a celebration of democracy in the Labor Party," Gabbay said. "Today we are electing the best team for the next Knesset and the next government of Israel."
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/11/2019 11:21:20 AM
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Israel to establish multi-million dollar environmental protection lab
The planned laboratory will join the Innovation Authority's five technological innovation laboratories established under the organization's laboratories incentive program since 2017.
By EYTAN HALON \
2/11/2019 11:37:07 AM
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12 Israelis walk into '2025'
A group of Israelis from all walks of life will be battling it out in a futuristic 'city' as part of Keshet's groundbreaking reality show.
By AMY SPIRO \
2/11/2019 11:44:20 AM
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Does Iran’s new uranium enrichment threat matter?
Iran announced it was “ready” to make the jump to reaching 190,000 (Separate Work Units) SWU for enriching uranium.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/11/2019 11:57:00 AM
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Herzog encouraging Labor members to vote for reform movement head - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 11:58:30 AM
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Audio recording of emergency call catching bus disaster released
The soldier called MDA to report a light accident on the highway, but while he was talking to the operator, he witnessed how the bus overturned.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 12:03:39 PM
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Report: Iran's Revolutionary Guards warns aggressors of punishment
By REUTERS \
2/11/2019 12:36:46 PM
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Report: Iran's Revolutionary Guards says U.S. forces should leave the region
By REUTERS,REUTERS \
2/11/2019 12:48:01 PM
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Netanyahu orders review of Likud primary vote after discrepancies found
Vote count discrepancies raise suspicions and power struggle between MKs could go all the way to Supreme Court as the Likud list remains far from finalized.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/11/2019 12:51:18 PM
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Jewish disabled advocacy group convinced MLB to change 'disabled list' name
Deputy commissioner Dan Halem specifically cited Link20, a global social movement of young activists who promote the inclusion of people with disabilities, as helping to effect the change.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
2/11/2019 12:55:35 PM
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Palestinian teen armed with a knife arrested at Tomb of the Patriarchs
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 12:59:39 PM
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Arab League: No consensus yet for Syria return
By REUTERS \
2/11/2019 1:20:29 PM
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NGO asks High Court to strike down immunity law for IDF harming Gazans
According to the combat activities exception, armed forces cannot be sued for damages if they negligently harm a citizen of an enemy.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/11/2019 2:16:18 PM
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Virgin Atlantic announces daily London-Tel Aviv route
"The entry of one of the world’s leading airlines into Israel is another expression of confidence in the Israel tourism product," said Tourism Minister Yariv Levin.
By EYTAN HALON \
2/11/2019 2:25:10 PM
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Sharren Haskel fighting for her political life after Likud primary
Freshman MK takes on powerful minister Haim Katz, in an attempt not to be bumped down from 22nd to an unrealistic 40th place.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/11/2019 2:35:54 PM
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Iran threatens to 'raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground' if U.S. attacks
"The United States does not have the courage to shoot a single bullet at us despite all its defensive and military assets. But if they attack us, we will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground."
By REUTERS \
2/11/2019 2:44:57 PM
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Why did multiple Israeli government websites go down at the same time?
Several unconfirmed reports cited that it was possible the websites were under a DDOS attack. However, there was no official confirmation about what was causing the issue from any of the ministries.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
2/11/2019 2:51:30 PM
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Nobody purchases Hitler's artwork at auction
Sale in Germany a flop after most paintings seized and the rest fail to sell.
By AMY SPIRO \
2/11/2019 2:55:06 PM
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Israel spying on Iran from Afghanistan - reports
Russian, Iranian media said Israeli troops are collecting intelligence on Iranian military movements around the Persian Gulf.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/11/2019 3:23:24 PM
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How did Mossad manage to act within Sudan to bring Ethiopian Jews 'home'?
Former Israeli Mossad agent reveals how they reused an abandoned Italian diving resort in Sudan to smuggle Ethiopian Jews to Israel.
By ALON EINHORN \
2/11/2019 3:53:26 PM
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Rabbinical court tells Egged to fire worker for refusing to grant divorce
The couple in question, whose names cannot be disclosed, immigrated to Israel from India several years ago with their only child.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/11/2019 3:53:56 PM
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Remand of Palestinian suspected of murdering Israeli teen extended
The body of 19 year-old Ori Ansbacher was found with multiple stab wounds Thursday in a forest outside Jerusalem.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/11/2019 3:56:46 PM
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Report: Russia, Turkey agree on need for decisive measures in Syria
By REUTERS,REUTERS \
2/11/2019 4:13:03 PM
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Sources claim U.S.'s peace plan complete, Greenblatt denies
“The plan is done... [the president] is happy with the parameters of the deal,” a senior administration official told FOX News.
By ALON EINHORN \
2/11/2019 4:24:31 PM
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U.S. conservative activist says Hitler comments misinterpreted, he was a maniac
Candace Owens was trying to answer a question about the difference between globalism and nationalism. She felt that nationalism received a bad reputation because of people like Hitler.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 4:42:56 PM
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Flowers and fortune cookies flaunted by candidates in Labor race
“Today we are electing the best team for the next Knesset and the next government of Israel,” party Chairman Avi Gabbay said.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/11/2019 5:04:34 PM
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Rivlin asks public to refrain from publishing rumors on social media
"No-one deserves to hear of the fate of their loved one from the media or from a whatsapp group" said Rivlin.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/11/2019 5:24:34 PM
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Israeli series ‘Harem’ heading for Australia
Australian public broadcaster SBS purchased the 'Reshet' drama based on an imprisoned Israeli cult leader.
By AMY SPIRO \
2/11/2019 5:25:25 PM
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Litzman: 'Netanyahu is the best candidate for the upcoming elections'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 5:30:42 PM
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Pan American flight attendant who saved travelers from Palestinian terror
Bhanot's defining moment came on September 5, 1986, which consequently led to the end of her life, but not without recognition.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
2/11/2019 5:52:13 PM
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Aussie Zionist leader: Likely election of Labor gov’t will pose challenges
President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, Jeremy Leibler, said that the challenges facing Israel under a Labor government will center around three major issues.
By HERB KEINON \
2/11/2019 5:59:38 PM
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Synagogue attendance may make you happier, Pew study finds
Those considered "active" religiously, were those who attended services at least once a month.
By YVETTE J. DEANE \
2/11/2019 6:02:58 PM
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Privacy expert: GDPR provides opportunity for Israeli hi-tech
The figures published by multinational law firm DLA Piper last week show that many organizations have heeded the new breach notification regulations.
By EYTAN HALON \
2/11/2019 6:20:25 PM
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Driver of van in fatal bus accident questioned for negligence
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 6:37:45 PM
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Orthodox rabbis call for civil unions for citizens unable to marry in Israel
Campaign initiated by religious-Zionist group Ne’emanei Torah Va’Avodah is seeking to establish formal civil-union registration system through legislation in upcoming Knesset.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/11/2019 6:38:25 PM
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Democrats say Ilhan Omar's comments are 'antisemitic'
The exceptional rebuke comes after Omar, a freshman member of Congress, suggested on Twitter that her colleagues have been paid off to support Israel.
By MICHAEL WILNER,TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
2/11/2019 6:39:51 PM
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Israel names new consul-general in LA
Hillel Newman, who previously served as Israel’s ambassador to Uzbekistan, will replace Sam Grundwerg.
By HERB KEINON \
2/11/2019 6:53:22 PM
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New video of IDF's search for Ansbacher's murderer released
Arafat Irfaiya had confessed and reconstructed the murder in the woods at Ein Yael on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 6:58:12 PM
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U.S.-led coalition planes hit last ISIS enclave in eastern Syria
By REUTERS \
2/11/2019 6:58:17 PM
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Suspect in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre due in court on Monday
Bowers, a 46-year-old former truck driver, could face the death penalty if convicted.
By REUTERS \
2/11/2019 7:15:33 PM
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Netanyahu says right-wing merger could 'save 6 or 7' Knesset seats
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 7:29:34 PM
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Netanyahu rejects forming coalition with Benny Gantz
“I will first of all form this [current] coalition – a national, Likud government, a right-wing government,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/11/2019 7:36:21 PM
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Ex-Mossad chief: There are many reasons to smuggle a scientist out of Iran
Moreover, the report said that after smuggling the defector out of Iran and into Europe, he traveled with the migrants on an inflatable boat across the channel from France to England.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/11/2019 7:39:17 PM
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Netanyahu: I don't ignore Iranian threats, but I'm not impressed by them
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 7:52:05 PM
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Ilhan Omar’s antisemitism has consequences
Even before she was sworn into office, she tweeted “Israel has hypnotized the world; may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel.”
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/11/2019 8:05:30 PM
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Gabi Ashkenazi reportedly to refrain from joining politics
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 8:08:34 PM
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Terra Incognita: The tip of the iceberg for Ilhan Omar
The problem is that Omar’s assertions do not occur in a vacuum, and many others, increasingly influential, hold her views.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/11/2019 8:09:15 PM
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Why Rojava matters for Israel
If Syria adopted a more democratic system, Iran might not be able to manipulate Damascus’s foreign policy as it has in the past.
By JONAH NAGHI \
2/11/2019 8:11:54 PM
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Gabbay says Labor 'strong,' stresses importance of new leadership for country
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 8:13:26 PM
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Netanyahu warns Iran of 'last Revolution Day' after regime's threats on TA
Netanyahu's comments came in response to a threat made by Yadollah Javani, the Guard’s deputy head for political affairs, who said at a rally celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Islamic revolution that the US “does not have the courage to shoot a single bullet at us despite all its defensive and military assets.”
By HERB KEINON \
2/11/2019 8:19:40 PM
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Shas tells High Court women can run for political office in the party
Shas’ statement comes in response to a petition filed in 2016 by Ruth Colian, a haredi activist for women’s political representation within for the haredi community.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/11/2019 8:25:06 PM
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Israel strikes Quneitra, near Syrian border with Golan Heights - SANA
The state-run outlet said the tank targeted a hospital and observation post "with a number of shells."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 8:26:19 PM
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Cory Booker’s Jewish enablers
Upon his rise into the Senate, however, Booker’s support for Israel has cratered.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
2/11/2019 8:35:21 PM
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Despite late efforts, Hadassah doctors strike to go ahead
"The management of Hadassah has appealed the decision of the regional labor court to the national labor court," the hospital said in a statement.
By EYTAN HALON \
2/11/2019 8:47:50 PM
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Why I am candidate for the La République En Marche! list
I’m 27 years old and French. I have worked as a journalist for several Arab editorial offices in Lebanon, Syria and Egypt.
By NADER ALLOUCHE \
2/11/2019 8:50:55 PM
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Pelosi and Omar to work together to combat antisemitism
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 8:56:42 PM
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Truthful reporting in the Balkans is life-threatening
Many journalists who are committed to candid reporting in Kosovo and other Balkan countries feel unsafe, as it has become normal to be threatened and even physically attacked.
By ALON BEN-MEIR,ARBANA XHARRA \
2/11/2019 8:57:38 PM
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Stirring the peace pot
On February 23, 2018, Trump announced that the US Embassy in Israel would move to Jerusalem.
By BRAD JOHNSON \
2/11/2019 9:02:47 PM
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Netanyahu - Why is there such a fierce debate?
Israel has had 12 prime ministers in its 70 years, but none provoked such fierce emotional debates as Netanyahu.
By YAIR SHELEG \
2/11/2019 9:12:47 PM
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The Lounge: February 11, 2019
Grey Goose brand of vodka, which sponsored French culinary week, held a special event last Thursday in honor of the first visit to Israel of François Thibault, the create of Grey Goose.
By MICHAL GALANTI \
2/11/2019 9:22:39 PM
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National-religious rabbis ‘demands’ two major parties to run together
Prime Minister calls for all right-wing religious parties to unite to keep right-wing bloc in government, including far-right Otzmah Yehudit party.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/11/2019 9:32:28 PM
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Chamber Music Winter Festival
The opening concert established an uncommonly high level that the artists of the following ones might have found challenging to compete with.
By URY EPPSTEIN \
2/11/2019 9:32:35 PM
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Israel gets jump on Woodstock 50th anniversary
Three-day music festival - 'Almost Cut My Hair' - to take place south of Dead Sea in April
By DAVID BRINN \
2/11/2019 9:38:14 PM
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Analysis: Too late to resuscitate Labor
The sun came out, and so did Labor’s members. There were long lines in polling stations across the country, forcing an additional half hour of voting.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/11/2019 9:54:22 PM
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Labor elects Shmuly, Shaffir to top of list
The choice of Shmuly and Shaffir signaled a generational change in the ruling party and may have set them up as the main contestants in the next Labor leadership race.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/11/2019 10:28:17 PM
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar apologizes for using 'antisemitic tropes'
The exceptional rebuke comes after Omar, a freshman member of Congress, suggested on Twitter that her colleagues have been paid off to support Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/11/2019 10:32:01 PM
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Yachimovich feels sorry for Eitan Cabel, congratulates Yaya Fink
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/11/2019 11:22:11 PM
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Merav Michaeli: 'I will fight to keep the three banners of labor flying'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/11/2019 11:31:56 PM
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Gabbay on Labor list: 'true warriors'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/11/2019 11:37:06 PM
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Lapid: 'I congratulate my friend Itzik Shmuli for winning Labor elections'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/11/2019 11:49:41 PM