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NGO takes on 'religionization' in Israel's secular schools
The Secular Forum has shifted its mission to address what it sees as a growing trend of religious coercion in Israeli secular school.
By UDI SHAHAM \
7/12/2017 12:12:34 AM
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House intel committee wants Trump Jr. to appear before panel
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 12:32:03 AM
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Stabbing incident in northern Israel leaves one man moderately injured
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/12/2017 12:45:22 AM
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Knesset bill to expand summoning powers blocked by Shaked
The justice minister removed the bill from the Knesset's agenda, calling it 'damaging.'
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/12/2017 12:55:07 AM
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Polls show boost for Zionist Union after Labor runoff election
After Gabbay was elected to the Labor leadership on Monday, polls show the centrist union gaining popularity, though still trailing Likud.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/12/2017 1:09:36 AM
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Herzog considering Gabbay's offer to stay on as opposition leader
Herzog, who was defeated last week in the Labor primary leadership elections, is considering Gabbay's offer to remain as the head of the party.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/12/2017 1:19:10 AM
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Trump seen replacing Yellen at Fed with NEC's Cohn
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 1:31:14 AM
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Arabic's future as an official language in Israel at risk, legislators warn
Arab Mks say that should a bill proposing to eliminate Arabic's official status in the country pass, it will be a "nakba of our language."
By BEN LYNFIELD \
7/12/2017 1:54:14 AM
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Omri Casspi finds an ideal situation with the Warriors
After a whirlwind year plagued with injuries and unexpected moves, Omri Casspi has settled with the Golden State Warriors.
By ALLON SINAI \
7/12/2017 2:03:48 AM
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US judge blocks deportation of Iraqi immigrants
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 2:11:24 AM
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Records fall as Olympians shine at Maccabiah Games
Olympic champion Anthony Ervin makes a splash at the 20th Games.
By ALLON SINAI \
7/12/2017 2:21:30 AM
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New York, Nu York: Palindrome Day in New York City
By ELLEN LEVITT \
7/12/2017 2:21:59 AM
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Hapoel Beersheba opens continental campaign
Israeli champion kicks off against Hungarian side Honved looking to improve on last year's progress
By ALLON SINAI \
7/12/2017 2:30:25 AM
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WATCH: Islamist leader, former Syrian MP get into brawl over ISIS on Lebanese TV
A debate on Lebanese television turned into a fist fight when one guest refused to extend his condolences to the other, whose cousin was beheaded by ISIS.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/12/2017 3:23:32 AM
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Social media rundown: What's up in Israel today?
Here's a breakdown of what Israelis are searching, tweeting, and watching.
By SHOSHANA KRANISH \
7/12/2017 4:00:27 AM
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Hezbollah leader lauds defeat of ISIS in Mosul, downplays US role in the fighting
Hassan Nassrallah, leader of the Shi'ite terror organization, came forward to speak about the most recent development in Syria.
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 4:00:47 AM
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Top US lawmaker asks how Russian lawyer who met Trump Jr. entered US
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 4:17:18 AM
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CIA chief: 'Russia has history of interfering in US elections'
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 5:20:05 AM
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Trump Jr. emails suggest he welcomed Russian help against Clinton
To the surprise of many, US President Donald Trump chose to release the emails himself in yet another development in the 'Russian affair.'
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 5:33:17 AM
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After Baghdadi's presumed death, questions of ISIS' new leadership arise
Sources continue to dispute the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - but what does ISIS do now without his leadership?
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/12/2017 6:37:53 AM
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IDF soldiers come under fire in Jenin overnight
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/12/2017 7:12:47 AM
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House of terrorist who killed Border Policewoman to be destroyed
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/12/2017 7:20:40 AM
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Turkish police kill five in raid on Islamic State cell in central Turkey
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 8:21:00 AM
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Soros compares Hungarian campaign against him to Nazi propaganda
Billboards posted nationwide show a grinning Soros, who was born in Hungary, and the words “Let’s not allow Soros to have the last laugh.”
By JTA \
7/12/2017 8:40:38 AM
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Heartbreaking and Inspiring
By DOROTHEA SHEFER-VANSON \
7/12/2017 8:45:12 AM
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Netanyahu’s personal lawyer named as suspect in Israeli submarine probe
Attorney David Shimron, who is Netanyahu’s personal lawyer and distant relative, was released to house arrest on Monday and questioned a second time on Tuesday.
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
7/12/2017 9:11:40 AM
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Police to indict two suspects involved in assisting Jerusalem terrorists
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/12/2017 9:24:14 AM
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State Dept. shortages under Trump are hurting Israel, experts say
“The issue of staffing at the State Department is critical — at UNESCO and in the myriad other areas where US leadership is crucial," says ADL chief.
By JTA \
7/12/2017 9:30:25 AM
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IDF troops come under fire in Jenin clashes; Palestinians report 2 killed
An IDF statement said Palestinian gunmen opened fire at the forces and hurled explosive devices toward them; the soldiers returned fire.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/12/2017 9:55:02 AM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in southern Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/12/2017 10:27:47 AM
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IDF: Rocket sirens near Gaza Strip ruled false alarm
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/12/2017 10:42:24 AM
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Israel to debate 14,000-home expansion plan for Palestinian city of Kalkilya
The plan's opponents have argued that it places the Palestinian homes close to the security barrier, a move that would endanger the Israelis on the other side.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/12/2017 10:57:15 AM
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Troops come under fire in Jenin
The army is investigating reports of two Palestinians killed and one wounded in the exchange of gunfire.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/12/2017 10:58:25 AM
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Jewish superheroine to hit the small screen
Milana Vayntrub cast as 'Squirrel Girl' in new series.
By AMY SPIRO \
7/12/2017 11:19:14 AM
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China to set up first military base on foreign soil
Fleet setting sail Wednesday to plant army compound in Djibouti, move raising concerns among rivals.
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 11:24:51 AM
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Top US diplomat faces tough Gulf talks on ending Qatar row
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 11:29:56 AM
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Boy, 11, dies after falling ill at Jewish camp in Pennsylvania
“There are no words to describe the sudden loss of a young life, and everyone in the New Jersey Y Camps community is grieving the passing of Daniel Beer.”
By JTA \
7/12/2017 11:42:06 AM
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Hospital: Ailing Chinese dissident Liu critically ill, breathing failing
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 12:05:38 PM
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Netanyahu meets Greenblatt amid Trump envoy's latest peace push
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/12/2017 12:56:44 PM
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UNESCO reflects not the nations’ antisemitism, but our own self-hatred
It is quite symbolic that UNESCO, the organization in charge of world heritage, is denying our historic right to Israel. Without a present that justifies our claim, our history is meaningless.
By Michael Laitman \
7/13/2017 10:02:04 AM
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WATCH: Ya'alon pulls no punches - Netanyahu 'absolutely' will be indicted
CNN's Christiane Amanpour incredulously reacts to the former IDF chief of staff's remarks.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/12/2017 1:11:48 PM
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Despite Netanyahu push, Jewish nation-state bill unlikely to be fast-tracked
One of the more controversial elements of the bill is that it declares Hebrew to be the language of the state, while Arabic has a special status.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/12/2017 1:08:16 PM
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WATCH: 'Big Bang Theory' meets 'Game of Thrones' for Israeli firm
Sodor? Mayim Bialik and Kristian Nairn star in new SodaStream commercial ahead of long-awaited GOT return.
By AMY SPIRO \
7/12/2017 1:40:07 PM
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Dry Bones Cartoon - July 12, 2017
Like Dry Bones on Facebook to get daily illustrations on your newsfeed.
By YAAKOV KIRSCHEN \
7/12/2017 1:48:43 PM
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Sheila Michaels, iconic feminist who popularized ‘Ms.,’ dies at 78
By JTA \
7/12/2017 1:54:10 PM
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Herzog agrees to serve as opposition leader under Gabbay
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/12/2017 1:58:14 PM
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IDF commander dismissed over alleged illicit relationship with subordinate
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/12/2017 1:58:45 PM
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Kremlin 'has nothing to do' with Russian lawyer who contacted Trump's team
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 2:17:32 PM
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French FM to visit Gulf states, seeks to help end Qatar crisis
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 2:42:27 PM
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WWII-era Enigma machine used by Nazi Germany sells for 45,000
Romanian auction house sells rare cipher machine to online bidder.
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 2:49:02 PM
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Herzog to remain opposition head under new Labor leader Gabbay
The opposition leader is entitled to monthly security briefings from the Prime Minister and the right to speak after him in the Knesset and at state events.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/12/2017 2:51:15 PM
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Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport places on world top-10 list
2016 was the Israeli airport's busiest year to date, with close to 18 million passengers passing through its terminals.
By EYTAN HALON \
7/12/2017 5:12:22 PM
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A start-up Middle East - the Peres vision
By NEVILLE TELLER \
7/12/2017 4:16:07 PM
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Erekat: US told Netanyahu to curb Israeli settlement building
Chief Palestinian negotiator says he was informed of the move on the disputed issue by American's peace team.
By ADAM RASGON \
7/12/2017 3:32:28 PM
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Special Report: Netanyahu didn't disclose 'full list' of conflicts of interest
State Comptroller’s report claims Netanyahu failed to disclose full details about possible conflicts of interest.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/12/2017 4:01:20 PM
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Hungary to take down controversial Soros posters ahead of Netanyahu visit
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
7/12/2017 4:21:07 PM
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Hungary to remove controversial Soros posters before Netanyahu's visit
The Israeli government had given mixed messaging about the anti-Soros campaign, which was slammed by the Hungarian Jewish community as antisemitic.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
7/12/2017 4:27:54 PM
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Liberman: Palestinian housing plan 'not a prize for terror'
“This program improves security, it is not a prize for terror,” says Defense Minister.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/12/2017 4:54:17 PM
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'Ireland is friend to both Israel and the Palestinians'
Simon Coveney: Because Israel is a democracy, we apply standards that we don’t ask of Arab states.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/12/2017 5:02:44 PM
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What to do in Israel as West Nile virus season begins
Advice for Israel as West Nile virus season kicks into high gear.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/12/2017 5:12:47 PM
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UN envoy advises US team to 'aim low' on Mideast peace process
Mladenov says Gaza could destroy any nascent process, and issue keeps him up at night.
By HERB KEINON \
7/12/2017 5:25:54 PM
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Yemen’s Calamity Is Of Damning Proportions
By DR. ALON BEN-MEIR \
7/12/2017 5:53:59 PM
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Israelis thank EU lawmakers' protest of event with terrorists’ relatives
Barghouti’s wife was invited to speak at meeting about Palestinian prisoners.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
7/12/2017 5:55:17 PM
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US House Democrats will introduce new version of Senate Russia bill
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 6:04:15 PM
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Guns N' Roses put observant fans under the gun in Tel Aviv
Can Ivanka Trump's rabbi solve the concert crisis?
By DAVID BRINN \
7/12/2017 6:10:43 PM
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Birthday wish of US actor's daughter: To see Israeli star's concert
Tyrese Gibson makes Instagram appeal for his 10-year-old.
By AMY SPIRO \
7/12/2017 6:18:20 PM
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Animal rights groups get ministry to shelve stray dog shootings in Beit Shemesh
Under pressure, the Agriculture Ministry has postponed plans to shoot feral dogs that have been roaming the streets of Israeli town.
By SHARON UDASIN \
7/12/2017 6:20:35 PM
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Sudan's Bashir suspends sanctions talks with US
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 6:21:45 PM
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News Break: 13 perfect photos of Israeli food
No controversy, terror, or corruption here; just sit back and enjoy some good ole fashion 'food porn'.
By ASHLEY O'BRIEN \
7/12/2017 6:25:41 PM
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Israeli government offices to be required to use email
Welcome to the 21st century
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/12/2017 6:35:52 PM
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Israel to host reenactment of 1947 partition vote at UN
Although it is a celebratory day for Israel, November 29 also marks International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
7/12/2017 6:48:47 PM
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Spanish judges void 2 municipal BDS motions, calling them racist
Over the past two years, pro-Israel activists have obtained dozens of rulings, legal opinions and injunctions against BDS in Spain.
By JTA \
7/12/2017 7:10:40 PM
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IDF chief of staff lauded for moving toward tobacco-free military
The IDF has spent millions of shekels on smoking-cessation courses, which in many cases are not successful long-term.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/12/2017 7:11:46 PM
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Taxpayer Support for Palestinian Terrorist Salaries Becoming Impossible to Defend
By EDWIN BLACK \
7/12/2017 8:58:38 PM
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Scorpion stings send three children to hospital in two days
The arachnids – members of the spider family – can strike anywhere, including in highly developed neighborhoods.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/12/2017 7:36:18 PM
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Israeli Ministry of Defense shields kindergartens near Gaza Strip
The Construction engineering wing in the Israeli Ministry of Defense will start a 20 million NIS shielding project in Ashkelon and Sha'ar HaNegev.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
7/12/2017 8:04:41 PM
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Israel Air Force flies farther thanks to Brazil deal
Israel's fleet of Boeing 707 Re'em aircraft are nearing 60 years old
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/12/2017 8:07:40 PM
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Senators suggest revisions needed on Taylor Force Act
The current legislation under review would cut all State Department funding wholesale should the PA continue paying salaries to families of convicted terrorists.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
7/12/2017 8:17:28 PM
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UN slams warring parties in Yemen for fueling cholera outbreak
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 8:22:54 PM
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US Senate Judiciary chairman to call ex-Trump aide Manafort to testify
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 8:33:50 PM
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IDF commander signs order to detain Palestinian lawmaker for 6 months
The prisoner rights’ group Addameer called on Israel to release Jarrar, characterizing her detention without trial as a violation of international law.
By ADAM RASGON \
7/12/2017 8:45:54 PM
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Fox News called Jared 'Kosher' and the Internet is in stitches
Pun (not) intended.
By JOY BERNARD \
7/12/2017 8:54:03 PM
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Communications Ministry director-general grilled in Bezeq probe
Shlomo Filber suspected of giving favorable treatment to telecom giant.
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
7/12/2017 9:02:44 PM
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German Submarine affair 'Biggest episode of corruption' says Lapid
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
7/12/2017 9:10:38 PM
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UK tribute show ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ comes to Israel in September
Featuring all the hits including “Mrs Robinson,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Boxer,” “The Sound Of Silence” and many more.
By SHAWN RODGERS \
7/12/2017 9:12:21 PM
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Has one of Israel's most strategic weapons been compromised?
Israel's German submarine affair raises questions about how the case will affect the country's defense ties throughout the world.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/13/2017 11:30:16 AM
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The reel deal in the Holy City
Local film aficionados can look forward to an array of guests, movies and citywide events at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/12/2017 9:20:19 PM
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Toward a new Palestinian state of mind
While the Six Day War may have transformed Palestinians’ geopolitical landscape, when it comes to their collective mindset there is still room for a major breakthrough.
By ZE’EV BEN-SHACHAR \
7/12/2017 9:29:21 PM
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Encountering Peace: If I were the Palestinian leader...
Your freedom from Israeli occupation is my freedom as an Israeli from occupying you. I need to be free from this occupation just as you need to be free from it.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
7/12/2017 9:36:00 PM
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Europe says ‘no’ to Turkey
EU report slams into the usage of state of emergency in Turkey,claims it fosters a climate of fear among ordinary people.
By ROBERT ELLIS \
7/12/2017 9:37:03 PM
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Is Turkey’s main opposition starting to act like one?
Even under heavy government censorship and alleged election fraud Turkish opposition might surge forward, unless a total crackdown by the government is commenced.
By FERHAT GURINI \
7/12/2017 9:44:11 PM
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Saudi crown prince discusses defense ties with Turkish minister
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 9:45:10 PM
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Your investments: Financial inspiration
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill
By AARON KATSMAN \
7/12/2017 9:53:44 PM
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1944 Warsaw Uprising: Why a nuanced history is rejected
Should the Warsaw Rising Museum have exposed the warts of the Home Army?
By ROBERT CHERRY \
7/12/2017 10:03:27 PM
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July 13, 2017; Gabbay’s win
One hardly knows whether to laugh or cry at the election of Avi Gabby as head of the Labor Party.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
7/12/2017 10:06:23 PM
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Comey’s leaked memos: Who will guard the guardians?
Comey should be rebuked by the Justice Department for violating its rules, but there is not enough evidence at the moment to warrant the appointment of another special counsel.
By ALAN DERSHOWITZ \
7/12/2017 10:09:31 PM
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WASHINGTON WATCH: Nixon’s warning for Trump
I can’t imagine what the secretive and brooding Nixon would have done with a Twitter account.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
7/12/2017 10:13:05 PM
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Beyond Hollywood: Reflections on the Jerusalem Film Festival
How did the Jews invent Hollywood, but fail to reinvent it in their homeland despite Israel’s historical ability to create narratives of meaning throughout history?
By GLENN YAGO \
7/12/2017 10:20:15 PM
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Iasi Holocaust survivors to receive first-ever compensation pensions
The conference has allocated a total of $392 million to more than 300 organizations in 2017.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
7/12/2017 10:24:28 PM
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Trump on Putin: 'we get along very, very well'
By REUTERS \
7/12/2017 10:25:06 PM
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Cabinet freezes Kalkilya plan
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/12/2017 11:12:31 PM
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Israel could lose UN General Assembly voting rights if doesn’t pay bill
Member states lose their voting rights at the UN General Assembly if they owe more than the sum of their bill for a two-year period.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/13/2017 4:05:55 AM
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Water Water... Everywhere!
By Benji Shulman \
7/13/2017 12:15:28 AM