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White House raises concerns about reports of Iran-Russia oil-for-goods swap
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 12:04:28 AM
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US to pay $8.4 mln to victims, responders at Boston bombing
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 12:17:03 AM
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European press coverage of Sharon mixed following ex-premier's death
Italian columnist writes, “Goodbye to Sharon: not a hawk, but a dove of steel.”
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
1/14/2014 12:34:41 AM
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Peres at Knesset: The nation loved him and he loved Israel
Sharon cultivated land with his scythe and defended it with his sword, president says during Knesset memorial ceremony for Ariel Sharon.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFMAN \
1/14/2014 1:17:06 AM
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En route to Negev burial site, Sharon’s cortege stops at his Latrun battlefield
“Sharon was the last bulldozer. He was the State of Israel – and it makes me sad that the state did not come to a halt," says mourner.
By MOSHE ARENS TEIN \
1/14/2014 1:34:00 AM
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Iran using opening with West to improve its relations worldwide
Iranian deputy FM tours South America, meeting with leaders of Cuba, Venezuela and Bolivia in order to boost economic, political ties.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
1/14/2014 1:50:28 AM
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Israel can risk leaving Jordan Valley, ex-generals tell ‘Post’
Former generals say conventional threat of Arab invasion from east vanished by early 80s.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
1/14/2014 7:01:11 AM
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A legacy of contradictions evident in eulogies
Ariel Sharon left not one legacy, but many; some of them contradictory, and it is possible – as was evident at the Knesset memorial service – to use various parts of that legacy to further various goals.
By HERB KEINON \
1/14/2014 2:45:16 AM
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MKs Mitzna, Rozin win IDI Outstanding Parliamentarian Award
On Knesset's 65th birthday, public faith in legislature at 13-year high, but it is still least-trusted public institution.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/14/2014 6:00:54 AM
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Yellow-and-blue just squeaks by last-place Ashdod
Maccabi Tel Aviv eked out its 12th-straight win over all competitions at Maccabi Ashdod, while Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered its first defeat since the end of November.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/14/2014 2:57:57 AM
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League-leader Mac TA toppled by K8
Ironi Kiryat Shmona blew the Premier League title race wide open on Monday night, stunning league-leader Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-1.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/14/2014 3:01:41 AM
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Egyptians vote in constitutional referendum seen boosting Sisi
Defense Minister Sisi is viewed as the man who can restore stability to Egypt after three years of turmoil.
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 3:29:34 AM
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Former US defense secretary Gates tried to ban Netanyahu from the White House
"I was offended by his glibness and his criticism of US policy - not to mention his arrogance and outlandish ambition," Gates writes in new book.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 6:41:57 AM
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Iran deal progress dampens push for new US sanctions bill
Bill's co-sponsors are not clamoring for a Senate vote; strong core of powerful Democrats oppose new sanctions bill; White House in strong push to bolster Democratic opposition to measure.
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 6:59:20 AM
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Biden reassures Netanyahu on US commitment to Iran 'sanctions architecture'
Vice president holds four hours of talks with premier in Jerusalem after Sharon funeral.
By JPOST.COM STAFF/REUTERS \
1/14/2014 7:37:02 AM
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IAF to hold nationwide drills on Tuesday
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 8:11:05 AM
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Just say "no"
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
1/14/2014 8:32:00 AM
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Bennett: Abbas no different than Arafat
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 8:36:57 AM
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Likud MK Hanegbi: Palestinians rebuffing US efforts to push peace talks forward
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 8:48:45 AM
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Labor MK Cabel: Israel, PA more concerned with deflecting blame over talks' failure
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 8:52:05 AM
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Bennett likens Abbas to Arafat, calls for annexation of most of West Bank
Economy minister tells Israel Radio that US security proposals for Jordan Valley "unrealistic."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 8:59:28 AM
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Labor MK Bar-Lev blasts Ya'alon for critical remarks on Kerry
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 9:22:56 AM
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Ya'alon criticized for reportedly calling Kerry 'obsessive, messianic'
Defense minister quoted by Yedioth Ahronoth as saying Kerry "should take his Nobel and leave us alone."
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN/JPOST.COM STAFF/yaakov lappin \
1/14/2014 9:41:05 AM
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Happy 65th birthday Knesset!
Legislature celebrates with open house featuring speeches by PM, President, Speaker, prayers from chief rabbis and MKs reading stories to children and moderating debates for teens.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/14/2014 6:21:06 PM
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With Muslim Brotherhood crushed, Egypt sets sights on Hamas
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 11:09:03 AM
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IAEA says nuclear talks with Iran postponed to February 8
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After dispensing with Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt trains its sights on Hamas
Security officials in Cairo say years-long plan includes bolstering Fatah, fomenting anti-Hamas unrest in the Gaza Strip.
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 11:38:44 AM
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One killed in clashes on first day of Egyptian referendum
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 11:46:52 AM
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One killed in clashes on first day of Egyptian referendum
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 11:48:30 AM
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Palestinian prime minister pulled over for speeding by Israel police
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 12:08:34 PM
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Meretz leader Gal-On calls on PM to 'free himself' of Ya'alon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 12:11:02 PM
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State defends decision not to forcefully enlist haredim
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 1:28:20 PM
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Palestinian prime minister pulled over by Israel for speeding
Premier's convoy was driving along Route 60 between West Bank towns of Ramallah and Nablus.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 1:30:02 PM
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UN feeds record 3.8 million in Syria but concerned by malnutrition
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 1:32:46 PM
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Police: Palestinian PM’s convoy stopped in Area C for speeding
An IDF officer noticed a convoy of vehicles that was "driving recklessly at excessive speeds and posing a danger to the public."
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH/TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/14/2014 5:56:13 PM
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NGO petitions High Court to compel Livni to cooperate with terror funding case
By YONAH JEREMY BOB, \
1/14/2014 1:50:41 PM
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NGO petitions High Court to compel Livni to cooperate with terror funding case
Shurat Hadin-The Israel Law Center wants Livni to cooperate with providing information relating to a US terror financing court case against the Bank of China.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/14/2014 1:58:50 PM
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Rouhani boasts of West's 'surrender' to Iran in nuclear talks
"The Iranians are describing the agreement in a certain way for their domestic audience," White House spokesman says.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/14/2014 10:11:59 PM
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Disparition d’Ariel Sharon
Un foudre de guerre et de paix
Ariel Sharon a constamment témoigné de sa volonté de sécuriser les frontières d’Israël et a souvent été photographié une carte à la main
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
1/14/2014 3:58:24 PM
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Russia to build two new nuclear blocks in Hungary
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 4:03:23 PM
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Turkish organization behind 'Mavi Marmara' raided in anti-al-Qaida sweep
Offices of IHH ransacked and an employee arrested as Turkish police carry out multiple raids against suspected al-Qaida collaborators.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
1/14/2014 4:04:24 PM
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Carnets de soldats isolés chez l’ambassadeur
L’ambassadeur de France en Israël Patrick Maisonnave a convié plusieurs soldats franco-israéliens à sa résidence de Yaffo afin de découvrir leurs expériences autour d’un déjeuner. Rencontre
By SARAH LALOU \
1/14/2014 4:14:35 PM
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Speaker Edelstein honors Knesset on 65th anniversary, says 'proud to stand at its head'
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/14/2014 4:19:23 PM
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Car bomb kills seven in northeast Nigeria
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 4:23:39 PM
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La prière du soldat
« La plupart des gars sont contents que je pose les téfiline : je suis chargé de ce département pour eux… »
By YISHAI FLEISHER \
1/14/2014 4:26:27 PM
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Peres: Social justice is essential to Israel
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/14/2014 4:36:32 PM
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Mettre fin à la faim
Le ministre des Affaires Sociales présentera bientôt un rapport sur la pauvreté en Israël et les moyens de la combattre
By yaacov bar on \
1/14/2014 4:36:32 PM
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Netanyahu: The US is our greatest ally in commitment to democracy and freedom
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/14/2014 4:44:17 PM
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Michael Oren joins CNN as analyst and contributor
Ex-Israeli envoy to the US sees position as opportunity to give "balance, insightful commentary on Israel, Mideast issues."
By HERB KEINON \
1/14/2014 4:47:29 PM
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L’acacia sauveur du désert
Pour Tou Bishvat, le programme Adoptez un acacia va permettre de planter des centaines d’arbres dans l’Arava. Une démarche écologique pour les amoureux du Néguev
By LAURA KELLY \
1/14/2014 4:49:35 PM
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Le jardin botanique du mont Scopus
Quand les défis écologiques croisent les récits talmudiques et l’histoire du sionisme. Visite guidée
By Nicole Perez \
1/14/2014 4:57:31 PM
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97% of requests for abortions approved in 2012
Rate in Israel remains steady and is lower than in most Western European countries.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/14/2014 5:04:25 PM
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Mubarak wants to vote for Egypt's new constitution
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 5:06:18 PM
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Il faut cultiver son jardin
Grâce au jardinage collectif, Ohr LeNefesh plante les graines de l’intégration sociale pour les personnes qui souffrent de troubles psychiatriques
By MIRIAM KATES LOCK \
1/14/2014 5:06:38 PM
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High Court blasts state for no end in sight on drafting haredim into IDF
Court holds discussion of petitions calling on state to draft eligible ultra-Orthodox men into the army immediately.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/14/2014 5:10:44 PM
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Defense Minister touts US ties after allegedly slamming Kerry
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 5:11:54 PM
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Vert, le sionisme ?
Force est de constater que les partis écologiques n’ont pas la côte en Israël. Un paradoxe pour ce pays qui n’a eu de cesse de faire fleurir le désert
By Nathan Cahn \
1/14/2014 5:14:37 PM
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Syrian government forces advance as rebel infighting rages
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 5:15:53 PM
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High Court order Livni to respond to NGO petition in 7 days
Shurat Hadin petitioned to compel Livni to cooperate with US court in Bank of China terror funding case.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/14/2014 5:17:50 PM
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Plus jamais ça : la lourde tâche de Yad Vashem
Dès le départ, Yad Vashem a dû surmonter de nombreux obstacles pour atteindre son objectif : honorer les victimes et les survivants de l’Holocauste. Histoire d’un lieu de recueillement et de souvenir
By BARRY DAVIS \
1/14/2014 5:25:21 PM
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US expects PM to distance himself from Ya'alon's reproachful comments of Kerry
Ya'alon's purported comments that Kerry is motivated by "messianic feelings" sparks diplomatic incident with US.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN/HERB KEINON/LAHAV HARKOV \
1/14/2014 5:52:58 PM
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US run by Nazi space aliens, Iran claims
Fars reports NSA surveillance revelations are an attempt by American-Nazi extraterrestrials to hide their nature to a human world.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/14/2014 5:30:00 PM
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US calls Israeli minister's reported comments 'offensive'
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 5:40:28 PM
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PA accuses Israel of incitement against Abbas
Israel is rejecting "any real and viable peace", claims Palestinian Authority in response to criticism reportedly made by Ya'alon, Bennett.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/14/2014 5:54:27 PM
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Un portrait sans concession de la communauté juive orthodoxe
Le roman est fort, marquant. En le refermant, il continue de hanter, de faire réfléchir, d’émouvoir. Signe des meilleurs
By Noemie Benchimol \
1/14/2014 5:59:56 PM
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La Torah : un code de la route pour la vie
« L’Eternel dit à Moshé : Parle ainsi aux enfants d’Israël : Vous avez vu vous-mêmes que du haut des cieux Je vous ai parlé » (Exode XX, 19)
By Claude David Zaffran \
1/14/2014 6:14:38 PM
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2013 deficit falls to 3.15% of GDP, comes in below target
Budget spending down from 3.9% in 2012; taxes from major exits, released trapped profits contributed to high revenues.
By NIV ELIS \
1/14/2014 6:17:12 PM
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School shooting reported in New Mexico, suspect in custody
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 6:21:08 PM
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Former MK, Moshavs Movement leader dies
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/14/2014 6:22:46 PM
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Bibi, Remember Zionist Can-do-ism Rejects Status-quo-ism
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
1/14/2014 6:23:00 PM
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Morocco Jews pray for rain at king’s request
King asks Jews, Muslims to pray for rain after learning the country may suffer a drought this year.
By JTA \
1/14/2014 6:44:02 PM
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Trade group: Palestinian hotels drawing tourists away from Israel
Improving quality and infrastructure and low prices in Palestinian hotels is giving Israeli tourist operators a run for their money.
By NIV ELIS \
1/14/2014 6:57:09 PM
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Palestinian prime minister pulled over for second time in 12 hours
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 7:01:48 PM
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Environment Ministry to invest NIS 160m. more in recycling efforts
By SHARON UDASIN \
1/14/2014 7:15:35 PM
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Kerry asks Vatican to help win release of American jailed in Cuba
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 7:19:06 PM
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Deaf complain no translator at Sharon funeral
"When there is a national event that is open the entire public, everyone must be able to take part."
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/14/2014 7:43:28 PM
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US unsatisfied with Ya'alon apology, wants public endorsement of Kerry
By GIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN, JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 8:23:53 PM
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Messianically delusional
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
1/14/2014 8:26:00 PM
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At least 10 killed as Egypt votes on constitution
Muslim Brotherhood supporters clash with police as army chief holds over to remove Islamic language from constitution.
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 8:37:57 PM
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US condemns Iranian FM Zarif for honoring Hezbollah chief
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/14/2014 8:45:14 PM
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Israel holds fire during passage of chemical arms out of Syria
Securing weapons convoys is OPCW's responsibility, and Israel does not want to undermine operation, IDF officer says.
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 9:22:16 PM
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Poll finds only half of Palestinians favor negotiations with Israel
Findings also show that 70% of the Palestinians are pessimistic about the chances for success of the talks.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/14/2014 9:29:30 PM
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Students temporarily halt strike following capitulation by teachers association
Teachers initiated the strike in protest of lowered salaries and deteriorating working conditions.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
1/14/2014 9:38:38 PM
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White House dismisses Rouhani claims West 'surrendered' in nuclear deal
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 10:09:35 PM
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Hany Abu-Assad on ‘Omar,’ love and politics
The ‘Paradise Now’ director examines another controversial, tense subject with his latest drama.
By HANNAH BROWN \
1/14/2014 10:12:51 PM
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Take ‘Another Look’: Israeli-European film festival digs through the forgotten wonders of European cinema
With its second edition, the “Another Look” festival becomes the annual rendezvous for cinephile Israelis.
By ADÉLIE POJZMAN-PONTAY \
1/14/2014 10:19:06 PM
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Second season of ‘Yellow Peppers’ to begin on Channel Two
By HANNAH BROWN \
1/14/2014 10:20:54 PM
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Grapevine: Telling it as it was
Understandably,the Israeli media ended the past week and began this week with tributes to the late prime minister Ariel Sharon.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
1/14/2014 10:27:06 PM
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The World from Here: Sharon’s legacy of defensible borders
Ariel Sharon’s death has reignited the debate over his strategic legacy.
By DAN DIKER \
1/14/2014 10:30:33 PM
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Erdan: There aren't enough public shelters to protect Israelis from rockets
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 10:34:13 PM
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Center Field: Netanyahu, remember Zionist Can-do-ism rejects Status-quo-ism
Still, the government’s approach to African migrant workers violates Jewish, Zionist and democratic ethics.
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
1/14/2014 10:35:23 PM
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Tu Bishvat and Ariel Sharon? Naturally!
Ariel Sharon was certainly a “doer” on the military, political and national front, but he was also a nature lover who truly loved the Land of Israel.
By YONATAN SREDNI \
1/14/2014 10:41:34 PM
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US-Iranian citizen accused of trying to smuggle blueprints of F-35 stealth fighter to Iran
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 10:42:00 PM
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In My Own Write: ‘Will you lend me…?’
‘I am not a bookkeeper,” my father used to intone with mock severity when borrowing a book, mindful of how notoriously bad many otherwise upright people are about returning books.
By JUDY MONTAGU \
1/14/2014 10:47:11 PM
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January 15: Better spent
I believe that an important aspect of “bolstering the identity of Diaspora Jews” is to help them understand who we, as Israeli Jews, really are.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 10:52:58 PM
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Your Taxes: New developments you need to know about
On the plus side, there is no longer an Israeli tax penalty if you and your spouse work together in the same business.
By LEON HARRIS \
1/14/2014 10:57:40 PM
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White House: Obama to meet Pope Francis in 'near future'
By REUTERS \
1/14/2014 10:58:24 PM
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Egypt’s fight for democracy
Egyptians headed to the polls on Tuesday, beginning a two-day referendum on a revised constitution.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/14/2014 11:01:58 PM
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Resolution of the Ukrainian protests
Clearly, while still sympathetic with the declared democratic aspirations of the opposition, neither the US nor the EU will tolerate for long the growing ascendancy of Svoboda.
By OLEKSANDR FELDMAN \
1/14/2014 11:07:18 PM
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Gaza evacuee places Israeli flag on Sharon’s grave
Avi Farhan was removed from the Yamit settlement in Sinai and later Gush Katif, both on the orders of the former PM.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/14/2014 11:10:24 PM
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Terra Incognita: No more ‘soup Nazi’? Civility can’t be legislated
On January 12, the Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved a bill that would ban the use of Nazi symbols for non-historical or educational purposes.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
1/14/2014 11:11:46 PM
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Palestinians apologize for hiding illegal arms in Prague embassy
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 11:15:46 PM
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Ministry touts rise in rates of conversion to Judaism
Religious-services NGO says reported progress is insufficient to maintain character of Jewish state.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/14/2014 11:17:27 PM
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Ariel Sharon to be commemorated at Limmud event in parents’ former country of Belarus
Former Soviet country produced nine Israeli presidents, numerous rabbinical dynasties and artists, including Begin, Peres and Chagall.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/14/2014 11:21:18 PM
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Prosor urges UN Security Council to condemn Hamas rockets following Sharon's funeral
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/14/2014 11:24:23 PM
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Four US-Israeli energy projects to receive $3.6m. in funding
These latest grants represent the fifth round of funding provided to American and Israeli firms by the BIRD energy program since its inception in 2009.
By SHARON UDASIN \
1/14/2014 11:25:33 PM
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Defense Minister Ya'alon apologizes for disparaging Kerry comments
"The defense minister had no intention to cause any offense to the secretary, and he apologizes if the secretary was offended," statement reads.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN/HERB KEINON/LAHAV HARKOV \
1/15/2014 12:13:13 AM