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US Senate confirms Trump's pick to run Medicare, Medicaid
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 12:17:45 AM
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Netanyahu, Greenblatt meet for five hours on way to move diplomatic process forward
The two reaffirmed commitment to 'sustainable' peace through talks, and improving PA living conditions; settlement construction discussed as formula for building guidelines sought.
By HERB KEINON \
3/14/2017 12:27:52 AM
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Amy Krouse Rosenthal, author of heartbreaking ‘dating profile’ of her husband, dies at 51
Her writings include a memoir and the popular children’s books “Uni the Unicorn” and “Duck! Rabbit!” She also gave TED talks and frequently was heard on NPR.
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
3/14/2017 12:50:17 AM
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Israeli left-wing activist claims to have been detained over BDS activity
Halper, who immigrated to Israel from the US in 1973, heads the left-wing Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/14/2017 1:17:29 AM
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Trump gives CIA authority to conduct drone strikes
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 1:18:13 AM
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Trump wades into Middle East peace-making as envoy meets PM
Greenblatt, who is Trump’s special representative for international negotiations, is scheduled to meet on Tuesday with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.
By HERB KEINON \
3/14/2017 3:04:12 AM
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US Justice Department seeks more time on Trump wiretap evidence
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 3:10:00 AM
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Tillerson used email alias at Exxon to talk climate
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 3:44:12 AM
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The Netherlands, not Israel, now stars as Erdogan’s election scapegoat
Both Erdogan, as well as Rutte, have an interest in the current row, and Israel can sit quietly on the sidelines, not an issue – for the first time in many years – in a Turkish election campaign.
By HERB KEINON \
3/14/2017 5:55:05 AM
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How would Dutch Jews fare under extreme-Right Geert Wilders?
Jewish voters less inclined to support right-wing candidate.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
3/14/2017 5:14:20 AM
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North Korea warns of 'merciless' strikes as US carrier joins S.Korea drills
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 5:17:21 AM
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Head of Israel-Diaspora initiative steps down
Gary Torgow, a Detroit businessman who serves as chairman of Mosaic’s steering committee, said that the organization is searching for her replacement.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2017 6:03:20 AM
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IBA staff to decide today whether to go on strike
Despite all efforts to remove political influence from public broadcasting, the new broadcasting law will give politicians more rather than less influence over broadcasting.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/14/2017 6:08:56 AM
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Somali pirates suspected to have hijacked ship, expert says
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 7:22:56 AM
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S.Korea prosecutors to notify ex-president Park of summons
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 8:19:13 AM
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Four arrested for allegedly throwing stun grenade at Arab woman’s apartment
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
3/14/2017 8:31:15 AM
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Revolutionary Guard commander: Hezbollah more prepared than ever to attack Israel
In an interview to a Kuwaiti newspaper, the Iranian official revealed that Hezbollah has recently inherited new missile factories from Iran and is training intensely to prepare for an attack.
By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA,JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/14/2017 8:38:18 AM
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Turkey says EU exercising democracy selectively, wrong to stand by Netherlands
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 8:57:12 AM
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Medical station in central Israel set on fire: One dead, several injured
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/14/2017 9:15:00 AM
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Health-care system on strike after nurse burned to death
The suspect, a 78-year-old Holocaust survivor known to be mentally ill, fled the scene and after a short manhunt was apprehended by security forces, according to police.
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER,JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/14/2017 9:25:32 AM
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Dutch PM Rutte says Turkish sanctions 'not too bad'
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 10:02:27 AM
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Linda Sarsour: Support for feminism and Zionism are incompatible
The pro-Palestinian activist who is known for her controversial statements claimed on Monday that Zionists don't support human rights and therefore cannot claim to support women's rights.
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
3/14/2017 10:10:21 AM
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Dutch PM Rutte says Turkish sanctions 'not too bad'
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 10:32:03 AM
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Syria has become a 'torture-chamber,' says UN human rights chief
The UN boss noted that the conflict, which has raged for six years, began when security officials detained and tortured a group of children.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 10:48:05 AM
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Explosion at fireworks facility leave multiple injured
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/14/2017 11:10:50 AM
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In headscarf ruling, EU court allows religious symbol bans
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 11:14:51 AM
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Russia says it doesn't have special forces in Egypt
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 11:33:07 AM
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Explosion at fireworks factory leaves at least 2 dead, 7 injured
The reason for the explosion has not been determined.
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
3/14/2017 11:51:13 AM
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EU court allows religious symbol ban in headscarf ruling
The Court of Justice (ECJ) gave a joined judgment in the cases of two women, in France and Belgium, who were dismissed for refusing to remove headscarves.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 11:58:44 AM
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Kremlin says Syrian peace talks in Astana are 'hugely complex'
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 11:59:50 AM
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Meet the Jewish MVP leading Princeton to the NCAA Tournament
Spencer Weisz, the Ivy League's Player of the Year, is expected to pave a successful path for Princeton.
By MARC BRODTSKY/JTA \
3/14/2017 12:19:47 PM
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On finding (and leaving) footprints in Israel
In the political arena where many voices cry that Israel doesn't belong to the Jews, Joshua's rock footprints say otherwise.
By GUEST POST \
3/14/2017 12:25:19 PM
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Blast hits bus in Syria's Homs
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 12:37:53 PM
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PFLP to boycott municipal elections in the West Bank
The Palestinian Front for the Liberation of Palestine explained that it would abstain from taking part in the elections as protest over the PA's violent crackdown on a recent Ramallah demonstration.
By ADAM RASGON \
3/14/2017 12:54:47 PM
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Hamas senior official: No intention on confronting Israel now or in the future
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/14/2017 12:55:13 PM
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Jason Greenblatt, the president’s chief Middle East negotiator
When before has America had an envoy who, en route to one of the world’s most troubled regions, tweeted a picture of his tallit and tefillin for the morning prayers in Frankfurt?
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
3/14/2017 1:24:46 PM
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Russia extends its Middle East reach with an eye on Libya
Russian President Vladimir Putin is especially keen on exerting his country's influence on conflict-worn Libya.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/14/2017 1:34:43 PM
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Turkey's Erdogan says apology from Netherlands not enough, further sanctions may follow
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 1:43:41 PM
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East Libyan forces launch offensive to recapture Ras Lanuf oil port
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 2:29:01 PM
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UK PM May says will notify parliament this month of Article 50 trigger
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 2:53:25 PM
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Latin America’s largest synagogue welcomes first female rabbi
Rabbi Fernanda Tomchinsky-Galanternik is a Brazilian-born psychologist; she is the third female rabbi to serve in Brazil.
By JTA \
3/14/2017 3:28:34 PM
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UK PM says no to Sinn Fein's call for Northern Ireland vote
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 3:38:13 PM
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German state bans foreign campaigning amidst EU-Turkey row
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 4:09:25 PM
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Fillon placed under formal investigation, local press says
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 4:24:05 PM
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What do European Jews think of the EU headscarf ruling?
Some Jewish organizations see the ruling as an affront to religious freedom, while others see it as a victory for secularism over radical Islamists.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
3/14/2017 4:50:14 PM
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Amnesty Int'l: No justification for PA violently storming peaceful protest
PA security forces also targeted a number of journalists, preventing them from carrying out their job.
By ADAM RASGON \
3/14/2017 4:51:06 PM
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US gives Florida nightclub shooting victims nearly $8.5 mln
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 5:02:28 PM
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France signs agreement welcoming refugees from Lebanese camps
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 5:13:12 PM
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Failing to prosecute South Sudan atrocities is appeasement - UN
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 5:26:05 PM
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Bosnian president: Don’t expect compensation for Jewish property
The total value of the property today is estimated at 3 billion euros.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/14/2017 5:41:31 PM
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Israel Medical Association demands apology from HMO head over Purim joke
For his Purim costume, Rotstein dressed as Litzman, with a white beard and Gerer hassidic garb.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/14/2017 6:01:46 PM
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Israel closes Palestinian office said to monitor Arab land sales to Jews
The office will be shuttered for a minimum of six months, pending an ongoing investigation into illegal activities.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/14/2017 6:02:53 PM
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$900,000 awarded to Israeli-American mobile video tech partnership
Cellular video traffic is expected to grow by an annual rate of about 55% through 2021.
By SHARON UDASIN \
3/14/2017 6:24:20 PM
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Lawmakers urge cutting EU funds for eurosceptics
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 6:40:39 PM
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Science Ministry lauds Mobileye on National Science Day
"Our technology is amazing and greatly admired all around the world,” Science, Technology and Space Minister Ofir Akunis said Tuesday.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/14/2017 6:43:50 PM
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Sicilian archbishop to receive Raoul Wallenberg Medal
"We believe that Msgr. Lorefice’s gesture is unprecedented in the history of the reconciliation between Jews and Catholics," says IRWF head.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
3/14/2017 6:47:35 PM
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Some Simple Unanswered Questions about the Arab and Israeli Conflict
By Dovid Ben-Meir \
3/16/2017 10:42:52 AM
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Legendary Dakota DC-3 lands in Tel Aviv on Breitling World Tour
The Israeli Air Force has been flying DC-3s since the War of Independence.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
3/14/2017 7:10:44 PM
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Suspect in 8 bomb threats against JCCs, ADL denied bail
By JTA \
3/14/2017 7:27:20 PM
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‘Punch a Zionist’ tweeter quits last McGill student government post
By JTA \
3/14/2017 7:45:49 PM
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Anger flares at Arab demonstration against home demolitions
MK Ahmad Tibi: "Instead of showing understanding for the needs of Arab communities, they are ramping things up for demolitions. It is horrible and it creates friction and anger."
By BEN LYNFIELD \
3/14/2017 8:01:11 PM
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US makes 1st extradition request for Hamas terrorist who killed Americans
Request to Jordan could put terrorist woman released in Schalit deal back in prison
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/14/2017 8:07:00 PM
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Trump meets with Saudi deputy crown prince
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 8:30:02 PM
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Time running out for Israel Broadcasting Authority
Kahlon says that he will find a way to help as many IBA employees as possible to find work at IBC or other governmental offices.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/14/2017 8:46:36 PM
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Grapevine: Gottex – the pride of Israel’s fashion industry
There was an aura of sophistication, high drama and unusual creativity, guided by the genteel but firm hand of Lea Gottlieb.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/14/2017 9:05:29 PM
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JPost Editorial: Learning from King Hussein
The question is whether King Abdullah is willing or even able as Jordan’s leader to change his people’s perceptions of Israel.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/15/2017 9:30:56 AM
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American re-engagement in the Middle East 3.0
Can Trump overcome his isolationist instincts and look anew at the Middle East?
ERIC R. MANDEL \
3/14/2017 9:12:45 PM
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Following Russia’s lead is the smart move for Turkey and Israel
Israel and Russia need to keep on good terms to make certain the region does not spiral into crisis.
By MICAH HALPERN \
3/14/2017 9:20:36 PM
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March 15, 2017: ‘Magnífico’ indeed!
I think it is obvious that these days are filled with Jewish pride for a change.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
3/14/2017 9:21:31 PM
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Terra Incognita: Why do antisemites call people ‘Nazis’?
Antisemitism is being mainstreamed, along with a whitewashing and watering down of the Holocaust and Nazi crimes.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/14/2017 9:29:15 PM
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Center Field: 'Team Jew' World Baseball success celebrates Jewish nationhood and power
In returning to Zion, Jews returned to normal, relying on brains and brawn, creating new images – and new realities.
By GIL TROY \
3/14/2017 9:29:50 PM
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Turkish community in Germany divided by Erdogan's referendum
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 9:43:09 PM
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Malaysia, how about visas for Israelis?
Malaysia, it’s time to abandon outmoded thinking and intolerance.
By TED GOVER \
3/14/2017 9:46:31 PM
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Divine Intimacy: Restraint, Holiness, and Joy
By Yehoshua Ben-Eliyahu \
3/15/2017 8:48:59 AM
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Abbas to Trump envoy Greenblatt: Peace deal is possible
Greenblatt described his meeting with Abbas on Twitter as “positive” and “far-reaching.”
By ADAM RASGON \
3/14/2017 10:26:23 PM
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Somalia region sends soldiers to free hijacked ship
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 10:37:42 PM
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Deputy A-G: MK Ghattas has until tomorrow to respond to plea deal
Any kind of deal will include an immediate resignation, says Nizri.
By UDI SHAHAM \
3/14/2017 11:21:12 PM
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Trump does not agree with lawmaker's immigration tweet -White House
By REUTERS \
3/14/2017 11:35:49 PM
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Tech Talk: Israeli satellite to be launched into space
“We’re all about bringing together the online publishing industry and giving our partners and content creators a social community that they can be proud to cultivate.”
By ARIEL SHAPIRA \
3/14/2017 11:51:35 PM