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Sudan votes in elections boycotted by opposition groups
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 12:08:29 AM
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Meet the new MK: Rachel Azaria
Kulanu’s Azaria is optimistic her party can cut the cost of living
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/13/2015 12:37:52 AM
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IDF’s Yahalom unit grows in size to deal with increased tunnel threat
IDF expanding elite unit as a response to lessons learned from last summer's war.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/13/2015 12:57:01 AM
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Haters of Humanity
By R.P. Nettelhorst \
4/13/2015 1:04:01 AM
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Hamas: Abbas is preventing our reconciliation with Fatah, he should step down
Senior Hamas official claims Palestinian Authority leader refuses to share power.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/13/2015 1:05:43 AM
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‘Israel needs to find the right time to stop Iran’s nuclear program’
BESA Center’s Efraim Inbar tells ‘Post’: ‘US-Israel relations are on a collision course’ because US doesn’t have will to act against Iran.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
4/13/2015 1:20:15 AM
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Exclusive: UN official expresses confidence that Israel will ratify nuclear treaty
Lassina Zerbo: I hope to demonstrate that the CTBT is a sound framework to foster international and regional security cooperation.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
4/13/2015 8:17:39 AM
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Analysis: Illegal migrants in the US and Israel – different leaders, different solutions
There are numerous commonalities between the illegal migrants crises that the US and Israel are experiencing.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/13/2015 2:07:40 AM
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Britain's Miliband seeks bolstering credential in bid to win power
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 2:13:54 AM
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Lauder slams Jobbik at March of Living in Budapest
World Jewish Congress president strongly denounced anti-Semitism and criticized Hungary’s far-right Jobbik party in his keynote address.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/13/2015 2:50:39 AM
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Late Haifa equalizer boosts Greens, costs Beersheba
Unstoppable Amasha header cancels out Buzaglo opener to give Haifa 1-1 draw at Vasermil
By ALLON SINAI \
4/13/2015 2:59:14 AM
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Hapoel Jerusalem ekes out big 82-78 win at Hapoel Tel Aviv
Hapoel Jerusalem built on its recent excellent form with a hard-fought 82-78 win at Hapoel Tel Aviv on Sunday night.
By ALLON SINAI \
4/13/2015 3:04:07 AM
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International donors fail to deliver promised aid to Gaza
In the aftermath of Operation Protective Edge, international donors pledged billions of dollars in aid to help rebuild Gaza.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/13/2015 4:42:53 AM
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Nu York, New York: When a Pet Dies
By ELLEN LEVITT \
4/13/2015 4:43:44 AM
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Bomb explodes at Moroccan embassy in Libya
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 4:45:12 AM
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Militants claiming loyalty to ISIS attack Moroccan embassy in Tripoli
In the explosion, a gate and a residential building next to the Moroccan embassy were damaged.
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 4:51:07 AM
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Letters to a Lost Soldier: We are prisoners of World War II
By Maxine Clamage \
4/13/2015 5:37:50 AM
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Ultra-Orthodox male plight: Sitting next to women on planes
By Leora Eisenberg \
4/13/2015 6:25:22 AM
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We're stuck with him
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
4/13/2015 7:11:11 AM
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Netanyahu, Obama duke it out over Iran
A battle of words between the two leaders offers insight on Iranian nuclear talks.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/13/2015 7:28:59 AM
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Man stabbed in Nazareth Ilit over unpaid debt
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/13/2015 8:52:22 AM
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Israeli NGO wins historic $330m. judgment against North Korea for kidnapping priest
The case was over the abduction of Dong-Shik, a South Korean who was a permanent resident of the US and had spent seven years providing aid and proselytizing to North Korean defectors.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/13/2015 9:20:10 AM
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US cautiously expands involvement in Saudi campaign against Yemen rebels
The US is looking to find a quick solution to the in-fighting in Yemen in order to return its focus to targeting al-Qaida militants in the country.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/13/2015 10:15:19 AM
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Deal or not, many US states will keep sanctions grip on Iran
Nearly 2 dozen states have enacted sanctions against Iran and plan on lifting them only if Iran is no longer designated to be supporting terrorism or if all federal sanctions are lifted.
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 10:20:16 AM
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Police: IDF soldier busted selling explosive bricks to undercover agent
By BEN HARTMAN \
4/13/2015 10:22:27 AM
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IDF soldier busted for selling explosive bricks to undercover agent
The soldier both stole and sold the explosives, and had recently been discharged by the IDF for unspecified reasons.
By BEN HARTMAN \
4/13/2015 10:38:50 AM
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Pinto’s tangled web may be closed in court
Upon touchdown in Israel, Rabbi Pinto was rushed to the hospital complaining of chest pain. After months of delay, Pinto is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday morning on corruption charges.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/14/2015 2:42:05 AM
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Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto given clean bill of health
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/13/2015 11:09:36 AM
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Egypt: Life sentence for those digging or using smuggling tunnels to Gaza
In the Sinai, illegal cross-border tunnels are used to smuggle goods, but also serve as a passageway for weapons and terrorists.
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 11:17:44 AM
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West land in Israel
The pair are planning to visit the Western Wall and other holy sites in Jerusalem.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/13/2015 11:23:55 AM
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The secret passageway
By Dovid Ben-Meir \
4/13/2015 11:43:57 AM
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Iran suspends Saudi Arabia pilgrimage over sexual assault allegations
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 11:46:37 AM
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Iran's foreign minister calls for new Yemeni government
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 11:50:57 AM
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Iran's foreign minister calls for new Yemeni government
FM Mohammad Javad Zarif has suggested that Iran can help play a part in the political transition.
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 11:57:27 AM
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Germany's Guenter Grass, author of 'The Tin Drum,' dies at 87
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 12:28:50 PM
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Iran suspends Saudi Arabia pilgrimage over alleged sexual assault of 2 boys
The move is likely to deepen tensions between the two regional powers.
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 12:43:19 PM
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WATCH: Orthodox Christians hold Easter procession in Jerusalem's Old City and Gaza
Orthodox Christians mark Easter Sunday with a procession in the old city of Jerusalem and in Gaza city.
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 1:06:05 PM
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Tens of thousands of Holocaust survivors living here in poverty
This year's report emphasizes the steadily increasing mortality rate of survivors.
By SAM SOKOL \
4/13/2015 12:58:24 PM
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ISIS hacks Australian airport website with threatening message to Israel
The website of Hobart International Airport was replaced with a pro-Islamic-State message; The airport's operations were not affected.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/13/2015 1:14:03 PM
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Bank Hapoalim selected as "Best Bank in Israel" By the prestigious Global Finance magazine
This is the fourth consecutive year that the magazine has awarded the title to Bank Hapoalim.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/13/2015 1:26:49 PM
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IDF could unify cyber defense and offense into single branch
As the IDF becomes increasingly dependent on digital networks for its combat capabilities, the issue of cyber security has become paramount.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/13/2015 2:27:52 PM
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WATCH: Hillary Clinton's greatest Israel hits
The former US secretary of state has spoken out on the issue of Israel on numerous occasions.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/13/2015 2:04:52 PM
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Identification of 12-year-old Israeli girl killed in Thailand completed
By DANA SOMBERG/MAARIV HASHAVUA \
4/13/2015 2:10:39 PM
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IAEA, Iran to hold technical meeting in Tehran on Wednesday
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 2:11:17 PM
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Israeli mobile game company makes American acquisition
By JTA \
4/13/2015 2:19:35 PM
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Gas chamber comment leads Jean-Marie Le Pen to drop from French political race
La Pen has formally made comments defending the French Nazi collaborator Phillipe Petain and he called on France to join Russia to defend the “white world.”
By JTA \
4/13/2015 2:31:01 PM
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian to baptize baby in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter
The trip marks North West's first time in the Mideast.
By ARIEL COHEN \
4/13/2015 3:25:17 PM
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Islamic State militants breach Iraq refinery perimeter, repelled
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 2:56:49 PM
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Iran exchanges oil for food, construction material with Russia
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 3:10:11 PM
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Rocks thrown at Jerusalem bus, 1 injured
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/13/2015 3:13:25 PM
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JPost News: April 13, 2015
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/13/2015 3:22:56 PM
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'The King’s Curse' by Philippa Gregory
By DOROTHEA SHEFER-VANSON \
4/13/2015 3:28:33 PM
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Russia ends ban on delivery of S-300 missiles to Iran
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 3:35:24 PM
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Russia lifts ban on S-300 missile deliveries to Iran
Moscow starts oil-for-goods swap with Tehran, demonstrating Kremlin's determination to boost economic ties with Islamic Republic.
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 4:07:20 PM
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Military strike against Iran with minimal fallout for Israel possible, US senator says
Senator Tom Cotton tells the 'Atlantic,' "I think if we choose to go down the path of this deal, it is likely that we could be facing nuclear war."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/13/2015 4:15:15 PM
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Weizmann Institute researchers regenerate heart cells in mice
But the new discovery offers insight into the question of why the mammalian heart fails to regenerate and opened up the possibility of reversing this in adult mice.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/13/2015 4:56:57 PM
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Military option will only set Iran's nuclear program back a year or two, top US official says
Top US negotiator with Iran, Wendy Sherman, says US wants to ensure that it will take Iran at least ten years to get the materials necessary to create one nuclear bomb.
By DANA SOMBERG/MAARIV HASHAVUA \
4/13/2015 5:16:48 PM
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PA arrests residents of West Bank's Balata refugee camp, sparking unrest in area
Balata has been the scene of tensions and armed clashes over the past few weeks between gunmen and Palestinian security forces.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/13/2015 5:23:34 PM
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Russia can deliver S-300 missile system to Iran quickly, Moscow defense official says
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 5:23:41 PM
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IDF General Staff holds meeting at Yad Vashem ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day
Military generals took part in a memorial ceremony at the Yad Vashem Hall of Names, together with former President Shimon Peres.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/13/2015 5:37:55 PM
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Blind-from-birth people share brain mapping organization similar to that in sighted
These findings challenge the nearly half-century-long belief that the visual cortex fails to develop properly in people who are blind from birth.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/13/2015 6:17:21 PM
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Leader of far-right Hungarian party rejects anti-Semitism charge
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 6:39:52 PM
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Security forces confiscate thousands of electrodes at Gaza crossing
Materials intercepted could be used to weld rocket fins, create explosives.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/13/2015 6:58:07 PM
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Six days in J-town
By AMANDA RUTH THOMAS \
4/13/2015 7:15:20 PM
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Top Republican: Obama request for ISIS fight lacks US House backing
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 7:40:49 PM
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Kerry to ask Congress for 2.5 more months on final Iran deal
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 7:42:13 PM
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Despite Kerry plea for time, Senate to proceed with bill on Iran deal
Obama administration attempting to water down congressional oversight bill to "preserve our ability to implement an agreement."
By MICHAEL WILNER \
4/13/2015 7:52:53 PM
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Rubio says he is running for president
The 43-year-old Republican senator will make an official announcement later today in his home state of Florida.
By ELIA BERGER \
4/13/2015 7:55:44 PM
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White House: US raises concerns over Russia lifting ban on missiles to Iran
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 7:58:43 PM
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45,000 sign petition against Deri being Interior Minister
Shas is currently in advanced negotiations with the Likud party to enter the next coalition government, with Deri seeking the Interior portfolio.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/13/2015 8:01:51 PM
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PM: Iran getting legitimacy to continue aggression
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/13/2015 8:24:42 PM
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Lake Kinneret rises slightly over storm, still much room for improvement
Lake's water level stood at 211.81 meters below sea level as of Monday morning.
By SHARON UDASIN \
4/13/2015 8:27:14 PM
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IDF soldier who passed classified intel to right-wing activists indicted on espionage charges
By BEN HARTMAN \
4/13/2015 8:29:40 PM
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‘TEDx’ conference comes to Jerusalem’s Hebrew University
All-day, independently-organized version of popular international TED Talks series to feature luminaries in the arts, journalism, psychology and biotech.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
4/13/2015 8:45:16 PM
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State Department: Russian decision on Iran missiles will not hurt nuclear talks
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 8:55:36 PM
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Diplomats: UN Syria envoy to consult on new political talks
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 8:56:11 PM
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Storm damages likely to cause jump in summer fruit prices
Poor conditions, following stormy weather, caused the collapse of many net houses that protect crops and damage to the roots of many plants.
By SHARON UDASIN \
4/13/2015 9:06:43 PM
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Tourism Ministry: Number of international visitors during holidays exceeded expectations
Over 130,000 travelers help normalize tourism industry following precipitous drop after Operation Protective Edge.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
4/13/2015 9:10:31 PM
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MK Zandberg submits bill forbidding ministers from using gov’t-owned cars on Shabbat
Bill aims to forbid ministers, deputy ministers from using government-owned vehicles on Shabbat, holidays, so long as public transportation remains unavailable during those times.
By SHARON UDASIN \
4/13/2015 9:19:07 PM
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US allies conduct 17 air strikes on ISIS in Syria, Iraq
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 9:33:30 PM
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Kim Kardashian, Kanye West meet Jerusalem mayor during quick Israel trip
Hollywood duo raise a toast to the holy city during whirlwind visit.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
4/13/2015 9:41:05 PM
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Expanded Supreme Court gives historic victory to Beduins in land dispute cases with state
The essence of the ruling is that Beduins will for the first time be allowed to attack land confiscations authorized in the past by the Knesset on the grounds that they were improper.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/13/2015 9:50:27 PM
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Iran: Russian decision on ending missile ban can help stability
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 9:54:24 PM
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Police open NIS 2.9 billion training school near Beit Shemesh
PM Netanyahu, President Rivlin attend event at opening of colossal police facility.
By BEN HARTMAN \
4/13/2015 10:03:27 PM
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Israel should recognize the Armenian Genocide
The “first genocide of the 20th century” was how the pope referred to it during a Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican to mark 100 years since the Armenian killings.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
4/13/2015 10:13:04 PM
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Israel: Russian decision on S-300 anti-missile system proves dangers of Iran deal
Moscow starts oil-for-goods swap with Tehran, demonstrating Kremlin's determination to boost economic ties with Islamic Republic.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/13/2015 10:17:35 PM
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On a Palestinian Arab state and the Obama administration’s commitment to Israel
The fight over Israel’s lack of support for the establishment of a Palestinian Arab state has led to a schism with the American government.
By FARLEY WEISS \
4/13/2015 10:18:01 PM
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My desire to take the hijab off
Is marriage the most important thing nowadays for a girl?
By HAYAT AL-HAKIM \
4/13/2015 10:26:41 PM
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Source: Netanyahu wants Zionist Union, Bayit Yehudi in same coalition
PM, Herzog reportedly held secret meeting on unity government.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
4/13/2015 10:34:00 PM
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Shoah stories from my father
For this Holocaust Remembrance Day, I offer some stories I heard as a teenager from my father, Rabbi Dr. Moshe Weiss, who recently celebrated his 96th birthday at his home in Jerusalem.
By AVI WEISS \
4/13/2015 10:35:01 PM
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Letters to the editor - April 14
Readers weigh in on previous stories from the 'Jerusalem Post.'
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
4/13/2015 10:36:55 PM
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On My Mind: Doha 2022
By KENNETH BANDLER \
4/13/2015 10:48:29 PM
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Controversial ‘Tin Drum’ author Grass dies at 87
For many, the Nobel Prize-winning author was the voice of a German generation that came of age in World War II and bore the burden of their parents’ guilt for Nazi atrocities.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL,REUTERS \
4/13/2015 10:53:54 PM
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Manuscript by Nazi code breaker Alan Turing sells for $1 million in New York
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 10:55:04 PM
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No Holds Barred: Obama’s hypocrisy on the Armenian Genocide
A powerful case in point of the president’s refusal to identify evil is his broken promise to recognize the Armenian Genocide, the 100th anniversary of which is this month.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
4/13/2015 10:55:14 PM
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Borderline Views: Freedom of speech at the University of Southampton
Once again, the anti-Semitism card has been used when it is not clear that this is always the right strategy.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
4/13/2015 11:10:37 PM
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The president’s best approach with Congress
Congress and the American people want reassurance that our negotiators aren’t giving away the store just to get an agreement.
ERIC R. MANDEL \
4/13/2015 11:13:59 PM
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Sweden’s ‘humanitarian’ arms sales to the Middle East
When it comes to arms exports, Sweden seems no better or worse than other countries.
By MOSE APELBLAT \
4/13/2015 11:17:29 PM
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UN supplies aid to 500 Palestinian evacuees from Damascus camp
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 11:23:17 PM
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Les Docks de Paris – celebrating the refusal to surrender
The city of lights on the edge of the River Seine has become a hotbed of Islamic terrorism that is manifested in oh-so-many- ways.
By NACHMAN SELTZER \
4/13/2015 11:23:41 PM
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Putin in meeting with Abbas: Mideast peace should be reached only through diplomacy
PA president and Russian leader meet in Moscow, discuss current state of Israeli-Palestinian relations as well as armed conflicts in Middle East.
By REUTERS \
4/13/2015 11:30:13 PM
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Open season for opera fans
Altogether there are some 10 operas this season, including two at Masada next June – Samson and Delilah by Saint Saens and Verdi’s A Masked Ball.
By HELEN KAYE \
4/14/2015 11:49:12 AM