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Amnesty Int'l petitions to court to cancel NSO export license
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 12:07:38 AM
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Palestinians reject U.S. Middle East plan before rollout
Former PA minister tells Media Line: ‘I doubt the Americans will put forward the so-called Deal of the Century because there is no Palestinian or Arab acceptance of this deal. It will be born dead’
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
5/13/2019 9:52:30 AM
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Egypt condemns actions against four ships near U.A.E territorial waters
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 12:30:10 AM
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Jewish Rapper Drake unveils new private Boeing 767 called "Air Drake"
Rapper unveils new customized Boeing 767 cargo jet reportedly worth $185 million.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 5:41:30 PM
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Qatari ambassador enters Gaza Strip through Erez Crossing
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 1:23:09 AM
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Gulf cooperation council condemns actions against four ships near UAE waters
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 1:32:34 AM
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Amnesty Int'l asks court to revoke NSO's export license
Amnesty also claimed that there was an attempt to use NSO Group’s spying technology on one of its employees.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
5/15/2019 4:32:37 AM
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Thousands led by Ahed Tamimi march in London for a ‘free Palestine’
The marchers during the event on Sunday called to “free Palestine,” for a “right of return” for Palestinians, and for the end to “unprecedented attacks on Palestinians by Israel.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/13/2019 2:02:18 AM
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NJ deli flies Israeli flag, kashrut agency threatens to pull certificate
The kashrut certifying agency threatened to remove the kosher certification if the deli does not take down the Israeli flag.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/13/2019 3:33:05 AM
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Two ancient former synagogues destroyed in Poland and Ukraine
Local authorities and conservation activists failed to register the building in Poland as an architectural monument.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/13/2019 4:22:04 AM
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Israel’s booth at Buenos Aires Book Fair takes Best Site award
The 45nd Annual Buenos Aires Book Fair will present more than 1,500 events during 20 days and feature 2,500 lectures, book presentations and artistic events until its close on Monday.
By JTA \
5/13/2019 4:41:02 AM
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Precautionary Steps: Rising tensions between U.S. and Iran - Cartoon
By FEINTOONER \
5/13/2019 9:51:31 AM
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Texas governor signs amendment to limit scope of Israel boycott law
Over 25 states in recent years have passed laws which punish businesses that support BDS.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/13/2019 10:55:40 AM
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Miami man arrested for threatening antisemitic phone calls to bagel shop
The man told the owners that he would "expose" them after asking if they were Jewish.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/13/2019 5:45:39 AM
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IDF’s Neve Tzedek prison to open in 2020
Military trying additional reforms to decrease number of soldiers behind bars.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/13/2019 6:00:10 AM
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NZ begins inquiry into Christchurch's mosques massacre
New Zealand's Royal Commission inquiry will look into the suspected gunman's activities, use of social media and international connections.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 6:35:32 AM
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U.S.'s Pompeo to hold talks on Iran in Brussels ahead of Russia trip
Pompeo will hold talks with European officials on Iran and other issues on Monday before heading to Russia.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 6:40:03 AM
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Saudi Energy Minister says two Saudi oil tankers attacked near UAE waters
The UAE gave no details on the nature of the sabotage or who was behind it. It said there were no casualties and operations at Fujairah port were normal.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 9:12:28 AM
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International Hummus Day, an accident?
International Hummus Day is celebrated on May 13th.
By YVETTE J. DEANE \
5/13/2019 3:02:32 PM
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Eurovision fever: Growing up with the European song contest
Israel is now, once more, in the midst of Eurovision fever, and I have been caught up in it.
By LIAT COLLINS \
5/13/2019 1:19:13 PM
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Poland cancels visit by Israeli officials to discuss property restitution
The ruling Law and Justice Party views Poland as a victim of World War II, and that therefore Poland should not be required to pay damages to other victims.
By ZACK EVANS,JEREMY SHARON \
5/14/2019 1:06:55 AM
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Qatari envoy arrives in Gaza Strip, transfers $30 million to Hamas
The Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi arrived at the Gaza Strip through the Erez Crossing earlier on Monday.
By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV \
5/13/2019 2:04:39 PM
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Israel's third Eurovision: 20 years in the making
Two decades after Israel last hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, Tel Aviv is ready to hold the biggest cultural event in its history.
By AMY SPIRO \
5/14/2019 5:56:02 PM
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Saudi Arabia says stands by UAE after attacks on tankers
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 8:55:43 AM
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Tel Aviv gears up for Eurovision
“Eurovision is described as gay Christmas,” says James Murphy, a tourist from London who came to Tel Aviv to escape the cold weather.
By SHANNA FULD \
5/15/2019 8:59:53 PM
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Sylvan Adams - The entrepreneur who's bringing Madonna to Eurovision
Canadian-Israeli businessman is working to put Israel on the map
By DAVID BRINN \
5/13/2019 11:46:16 AM
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Police arrest suspects throwing stones, fireworks near Damascus Gate
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 9:18:59 AM
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EU supports Iran nuclear deal, wants to avoid escalation - Mogherini
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 9:34:35 AM
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'It's time to rise up,' Venezuelan general tells officers in video
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 9:44:19 AM
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So what makes a good Eurovision song? Israel’s winding Eurovision road
There have been three more Israeli victories – Gali Atari and Milk and Honey in 1979, when the event was held in Jerusalem, Dana International in 1998, and Netta Barzilai last year.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/13/2019 9:46:19 AM
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Eurovision by the numbers
1,500 journalists from more than 40 countries are slated to attend the competition.
By AMY SPIRO \
5/13/2019 9:52:54 AM
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Ben-Gurion Airport set for $840 million expansion
A fifth passenger concourse will be constructed, branching off from the central terminal departure hall, to accommodate additional aircraft.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/14/2019 2:28:03 AM
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The Eurovision ladder to success
“When I talk about Eurovision here in the States, I always compare it to the Super Bowl, to let Americans know how big it is.”
By KELLY HARTOG \
5/15/2019 7:35:10 AM
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Likud denies proposing to cancel judicial review
Lapid: Netanyahu doesn’t deserve a pre-indictment hearing.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/13/2019 5:44:56 PM
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Google Doodle honors 'Pap Smear' inventor Georgios Papanikolaou
Google Doodle's tribute was done on May 13, 2019, which would have marked Georgios Papanikolaou's 136th birthday.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 10:40:55 AM
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The Shalva Band: ‘We hear everyday that we’re making a difference’
Though the band pulled out of competition at the Eurovision over the conflict with Shabbat, KAN invited the group to perform during the show’s second semi-final.
By AMY SPIRO \
5/13/2019 10:09:45 AM
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Security for Eurovision put in place, police announce
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 10:15:25 AM
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Why I love Eurovision
More than anything, it’s a time to come together once a year and appreciate the incredible cultural diversity that exists within Europe.
By GABY PELL \
5/13/2019 10:20:51 AM
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EU supports Iran nuclear deal, may talk to U.S.'s Pompeo
Mogherini said she was informed during the night of Pompeo's arrival to Brussels where EU foreign ministers are gathered for a regular monthly meeting.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 10:47:46 AM
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Meet the Eurovision participants for 2019
Learn more about the Eurovision participants for Tel Aviv's 2019 performance.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 12:04:25 PM
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War with Iran forthcoming? Most experts say they don’t think so
War between the US and Iran is probably not in the cards, even as the US ups pressure on Iran via sanctions and a military build-up in the region.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
5/13/2019 1:22:29 PM
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China says it will never surrender to foreign pressure amid trade dispute
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 11:24:14 AM
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Iran says it has sentenced Iranian national to 10 years for spying for UK
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 11:25:59 AM
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Eurovision AI-made unofficial 'anthem' set to make history
Although the song has been completed and released, it will only be unveiled to the public at the annual cloud conference of Oracle Israel, Oracle Cloud Day on May 14.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 1:32:17 PM
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Mystery deepens in 'sabotage' of oil tankers in Persian Gulf
Conflicting reports and current tensions in the Gulf obscure knowledge of the incident.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/13/2019 3:58:02 PM
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Eurovision worker hurt during equipment unloading
By AMY SPIRO \
5/13/2019 12:21:18 PM
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hits Taipei
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 12:16:30 PM
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MDA, Hatzalah battle over the nation's health
Emergency response teams fighting in court over who should treat the injured and sick.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/14/2019 12:56:30 AM
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Fashion police: Iraq cracks down on ripped jeans over Ramadan
In the city of Kirkuk, police were given an order to arrest anyone wearing jean shorts or ripped jeans.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/14/2019 1:44:37 AM
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Swedish prosecutor reopens Assange rape investigation
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 12:41:28 PM
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Knesset to elect new State Comptroller on June 3
The comptroller election will likely be the first challenge for the new coalition.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/13/2019 1:01:46 PM
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Israeli Tavor-21 assault rifles spotted at Thailand's Royal Coronation
The rifles were spray-painted in gold in the tradition of the Thai Royal police
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/14/2019 2:31:10 AM
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Where to watch Eurovision in Jerusalem
Two historic places will host activities and screens dedicated to the Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv.
By ALON EINHORN \
5/13/2019 3:21:14 PM
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Lapid: Netanyahu doesn't deserve a hearing
"Netanyahu's lawyers scorn the prosecution and the institution of the attorney-general's office. Mandelblit needs to throw them off all of the stairs."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 3:57:18 PM
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Rivlin gives Netanyahu two-week extension to form government
Rivlin gave Netanyahu the maximum additional time to form a government, 14 days.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/13/2019 2:57:21 PM
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Trump warns China not to retaliate against tariff hike
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 2:03:05 PM
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Labor to hold leadership primary in November
The proposal to hold primaries was proposed by current party leader Avi Gabbay, after the party's failure at the national elections, in which the party received only six Knesset seats.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/14/2019 2:03:50 AM
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Britain concerned at reports Iran jailed woman for spying for UK
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 3:11:31 PM
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Swedish lawyer urges prosecutor to move quickly in Assange investigation
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 5:50:40 PM
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Palestinian Authority PM: Israel Wants to Destroy Our Economy
Palestinian Authority asks World Bank to monitor Jewish state’s policy of withholding tax transfers over PA payments for attacks against Israelis.
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
5/13/2019 3:22:19 PM
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Madonna expected to land in Israel in private jet owned by Sylvan Adams
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 5:09:19 PM
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Sri Lanka imposes curfew in northwest province after attacks on mosques
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 3:29:30 PM
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Sri Lanka imposes curfew in northwest province after attacks on mosques
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 3:31:23 PM
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Playing on the same team for a peaceful future
"Sport represents a brilliant platform for shared existence, building values and a better, fairer society," said Chemi Peres, chairman of the board of directors at the Peres Center.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/14/2019 3:45:45 AM
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Kuwait Airways slapped with second case against antisemitism in Germany
Kuwait Airways has not yet replied, but a hearing will likely be calendared for later in 2019.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/14/2019 3:32:39 AM
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Liberman’s ultimatum: Accept all demands or we go to opposition
Rivlin grants Netanyahu two more weeks to form a government; State Comptroller vote in Knesset to be coalition’s first challenge.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/13/2019 3:59:49 PM
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Campaign urges Diaspora Jews: Vote for Kobi!
Masa Israel is hoping to mobilize its tends of thousands of graduates around the world to vote in the Eurovision.
By AMY SPIRO \
5/14/2019 3:35:47 AM
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Jewish tombstones used by Nazis to build roads found in Poland
Daniels said that they would be taken, flipped around face-down so people didn’t know what they were and placed to pave the streets.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
5/13/2019 6:21:27 PM
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Eurovision 2019: Information on how to reach the Expo complex
The Eurovision Song Contest, under the slogan 'Dare to Dream' will be held for the 64th time this year and for the first time in Tel Aviv, with 41 countries.
By BENJY SINGER \
5/13/2019 8:12:39 PM
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Liberman demands ban on DNA tests by rabbinical courts
Yisrael Beytenu leader says he won’t enter a coalition without a guarantee that a law banning DNA testing by the rabbinical courts will be passed
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/14/2019 2:16:29 AM
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Israelis to quaff honey beer and get a buzz for World Bee Day
In celebration of World Bee Day, Israelis will be able to observe the working of a beehive, drink honey beer and learn about the importance of the insect in nature.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
5/20/2019 3:37:37 AM
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Zebra receives first FDA nod for AI chest X-ray diagnosis technology
“We are happy to add this important capability to our All-in-One (AI1) package and add more value to busy radiology departments,” said Zebra CEO and co-founder Eyal Gura.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/14/2019 2:33:16 AM
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Women on the ball
A more recent basketball player, Anat Draigor, set a Guinness World Record in 2006 when she scored 136 points in a single game.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/15/2019 4:12:27 AM
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Gantz compares ‘threat to democracy’ from Netanyahu to Israel’s enemies
Likud denies pushing bill to cancel judicial review.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/14/2019 2:21:41 AM
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StandWithUs counters Breaking the Silence with alternative ‘dream’ tour
“As soon as we found out about this campaign, we acted,” said StandWithUs CEO Roz Rothstein, who is currently visiting Israel.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/14/2019 3:42:56 AM
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German antisemitism commissioner calls on bank to shut BDS account
“In past years, Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin decided to deny financial support and municipal rooms, in the future, to the BDS campaign that is hostile to Israel.”
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/15/2019 4:22:50 AM
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Trump says Tlaib 'has tremendous hatred of Israel and the Jewish people'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 2:55:34 AM
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Triple blasts in Afghanistan's Jalalabad kill at least three
By REUTERS \
5/13/2019 6:57:42 PM
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U.S. to German social democrats: Don't host Iran Holocaust denial entity
"IPIS, the Iranian MFA think tank, hosted a Holocaust denial conference in 2006. Both Germany and the United States condemned the event."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/15/2019 4:43:03 AM
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Palestinian Authority warns 'annexation' of settlements will end two-state solution
PA: US Ambassador David Friedman 'lying and distorting history'
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/14/2019 1:53:04 AM
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Water not kosher because of Eurovision special edition, Rabbis say
The revelation came to light after customer went into a Yesh Chesed supermarket in Bnei Brak and photographed a sign by the store saying that the bottles did not of the ultra-Orthodox kashrut signs.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 9:38:56 PM
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Trump on Tlaib remarks: Horrible and highly insensitive
“She obviously has tremendous hatred of Israel and the Jewish people,” the president tweeted on Monday.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
5/13/2019 8:15:41 PM
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Risk of Gaza war remains imminent, UN envoy Mladenov warns
Qatar begins handing $100 cash grants to impoverished Palestinians
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/14/2019 1:47:37 AM
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Izhar Cohen releases Eurovision song written by a computer
Cohen’s new song pushes the limits of artificial intelligence and ignites the debate of whether a machine can possess the creativeness to write a song that can move us.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 8:59:52 PM
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Eurovision exec: Madonna has not signed a contract
Jon Ola Sand tells reporters that if singer does not sign soon 'she will not be on stage'
By AMY SPIRO \
5/14/2019 12:43:01 AM
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Thank you, ESRA
The theme is “Celebrating 40 years of creating a better tomorrow.” The event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/13/2019 9:13:57 PM
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Waiting for Trump
The reason for this is that making such a statement not as a general observation but linked to a specific plan, makes it acquire the nature of a concrete proposal.
By ZALMAN SHOVAL \
5/13/2019 9:18:19 PM
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Thievery Corporation announces Israel concert
Electronic music duo to perform in Caesarea in July.
By AMY SPIRO \
5/13/2019 9:23:37 PM
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Above the Fold: You know you’re a Zionist when...
And when you buy a SodaStream machine, even though seltzer gives you a stomachache, you know for sure you’re a Zionist.
By MICAH HALPERN \
5/13/2019 9:22:38 PM
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Trump team preparing ground for plan roll-out
The West Bank “could erupt before, during or after you present your peace plan, and you should add this to your calculations."
By HERB KEINON \
5/14/2019 12:48:49 AM
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Is Nadler’s obsession with Trump endangering his Jewish constituents?
He did not reach out to me. Worse, he has yet to return my phone calls, and a member of his staff was singularly unhelpful when we sought the congressman’s help.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
5/15/2019 1:23:36 PM
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German labor union youth organization rejects BDS
Ver.di and its subdivisions are in solidarity with the activities of our partners in the trade union confederations Histadrut and PGFTU [The Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions].
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/14/2019 8:37:32 PM
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Community resilience – the Israeli response
If feelings of uncertainty, helplessness and being alone are the greatest enemies of resilience, its best ally is the community.
By TALIA LEVANON \
5/13/2019 9:38:07 PM
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URP demands to allow racists, Jewish state rejectors into Knesset
Liberman: We’ll go to opposition unless all our demands are accepted; Rivlin grants Netanyahu two more weeks to form a government.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/14/2019 12:38:30 AM
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Absorbing designs
Ram Katzir returns to Israel with the Vertigo Dance Company’s ‘Leela’
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/13/2019 9:44:55 PM
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Washington Watch: Will Trump dump Pence?
Nikki Haley said she would not challenge Trump in 2020 but would campaign for him.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
5/13/2019 9:45:01 PM
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How ‘moderate’ and ‘secular’ is Fatah?
Orwell’s warning is certainly applicable on the battlefield of the Israel-Islamist conflict, where mistaken assumptions are often uncritically heralded as truths.
By SEAN DURNS \
5/13/2019 9:50:24 PM
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Making sense of Palestinian logic
Therefore, the Palestinians play a game of chicken, disturbing the quiet in return for an Israeli payoff.
By DANIEL PIPES \
5/13/2019 9:53:59 PM
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Lights, camera, action, Eurovision - comment
The show might be taking place in Tel Aviv - but the TV broadcast is what really counts.
By AMY SPIRO \
5/14/2019 9:18:55 AM
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What does Duma minor’s plea deal say about Shin Bet? - Analysis
Duma ruling leaves more questions than answers about interrogation techniques.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/14/2019 1:56:29 AM
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Hanan Ashrawi refused U.S. visa, claims reason is her ‘Palestine’ work
The Palestinian politician took to social media to protest the refusal stating she is a grandmother and had been active in politics since the late 1960’s.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2019 11:38:46 PM
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Poway Rabbi visits Auschwitz: 'We are going to stand tall'
The rabbi who was injured in shooting participates in special trip to Nazi death camp with message of resilience.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 12:22:55 AM
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Nine Democrats ask Trump to cancel meeting with Hungarian leader
Trump and Netanyahu have warm relations with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
5/14/2019 1:32:42 AM