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Death toll in Turkey's coal mine disaster jumps to 157
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 12:35:23 AM
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Hamas and Fatah continue efforts to forge coalition
Spokesman says the two sides have made “huge and positive progress” toward implementing the agreement.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/14/2014 1:27:18 AM
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Holocaust center to open at Wiesel’s childhood home
The first Shoah education center in Romania to open in the city of Sighet, where Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel was born in 1928.
By STEVE LINDE \
5/14/2014 2:20:10 AM
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Hapoel Tel Aviv closing on Europa berth
Reds comfortably defeat Sakhnin on the road to open four-point gap over Haifa in battle for fourth place.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/14/2014 2:32:15 AM
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US slaps sanctions on 5 Central African Republic officials tied to violence
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 2:33:54 AM
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Sinai Says: Blatt exudes confidence ahead of Mac TA’s tough Final Four adventure
There is one thing that stood out above all else when speaking to Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt ahead of this weekend’s Euroleague Final Four.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/14/2014 2:39:32 AM
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France says Syria used chlorine in 14 recent attacks
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 2:48:57 AM
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Obama, in meeting with Syria's Jarba, praises leadership in crisis
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 3:15:27 AM
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Obama, in meeting with Syria's Jarba, praises leadership in crisis
Susan Rice, Obama's national security adviser, also present at meeting aimed at finding political solution to crisis in Syria.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 3:41:17 AM
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Breaking the Impasse, at an impasse?
Israeli businessmen build economic plan for peace with Palestinian counterparts.
By NIV ELIS \
5/14/2014 4:35:45 AM
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Reporter's Notebook: The eyes have it
Israeli's react to the news that Olmert will serve 6 years in jail.
By DAVID BRINN \
5/14/2014 4:39:03 AM
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ICC prosecutor to examine alleged British crimes in Iraq war
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 5:11:59 AM
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Syrian recruits are ‘ticking time bomb,’ study says
Experts: Foreign militia forming global jihad networks back home; when in Syria, foreign Arab fighters mostly join the al-Qaida-linked group and its jihadi rival.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/14/2014 6:04:24 AM
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Magic Johnson shrugs off criticism from embattled Clippers owner
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 7:03:30 AM
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Code red siren sounds in Hof Ashkelon Regional Council
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/14/2014 7:18:17 AM
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Death toll in Turkish mine blast rises above 200
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 7:45:15 AM
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Tension and despondence near the end of the Holyland trial
Surprisingly for those present in the courtroom, the case started with laughter.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/14/2014 7:53:23 AM
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Death toll rises above 200 in Turkish mine blast
Rescue workers continue retrieving dead, injured more than 12 hours after explosion; hundreds still trapped.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 8:10:16 AM
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Yesh Atid snubs PM's offer for deputy minister post
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/14/2014 8:40:35 AM
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Explosive device found on Petah Tikva school grounds
Bomb squad and canine units comb school grounds after bomb discovered only hours before commencement of school-day; school staff member suspected.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/14/2014 8:42:52 AM
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Iran nuclear talks enter crunch phase of diplomacy
Six world powers, Islamic Republic launch new round of nuclear talks in Vienna, with the aim of resolving their decade-old dispute by July 20 despite skepticism a deal is possible.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 9:15:48 AM
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Police arrest some 20 suspected of illegal involvement in online casino ring
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/14/2014 10:44:36 AM
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Iran says no written invitation, but foreign minister visit to Saudi Arabia on agenda
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 10:25:19 AM
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WATCH: New robotic system seeks to meet threats posed by landmines, explosives
New unmanned system could be applied to Israel's border patrol duties and forward combat engineering missions.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/14/2014 12:21:35 PM
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Israel's Magen David Adom offers Turkey assistance as death toll in mine blast tops 200
Hundreds still trapped after coal mine explosion and fire in Turkish town of Soma; Israeli embassy in Ankara calls off Independence Day event.
By HERB KEINON,JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/14/2014 11:35:20 AM
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Hagel: US urges divided Gulf to unite against threats like Iran
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 12:33:47 PM
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IDF demolishes structures in illegal West Bank outpost, settlers vow to build again
Spokesman for Ma'aleh Rehavam outpost: "The forces are removing entire families from their homes and destroying their whole lives."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/14/2014 3:00:54 PM
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MK Lipman visits recently vandalized Conservative synagogue
Stars of David with swastikas drawn inside them discovered on a sign at the building's entrance, "Americans out" scrawled on property.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/14/2014 12:48:36 PM
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Ahead of Israel visit, Hagel urges Gulf Arabs to unite against threats like Iran
US defense secretary says region must address Iran with collective response, despite Gulf divisions; Hagel set to visit Israel on Thursday.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 1:05:46 PM
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Merkel: EU partly to blame for Ukraine crisis
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 1:40:37 PM
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Health minister chooses insider to be new director-general
Former director of Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer, Prof. Arnon Afek, will replace Prof. Ronni Gamzu.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/14/2014 1:56:01 PM
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Russia: Brahimi departure must not bring pause in Syria talks
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 1:56:51 PM
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Egypt seizes bomb-making material near Suez Canal
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 2:13:34 PM
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Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes at an Israeli fashion production
WATCH: Get a closer look of what it's like to be at a full scale photo shoot with Fashion photographer Ella Manor.
By ELLA MANOR \
5/14/2014 2:16:29 PM
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State Comptroller: Vast improvements needed in air pollution prevention
Shapira says impact of vehicle air pollution particularly severe because pollution emitted at ground level, near people, animals and plants.
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/14/2014 4:02:09 PM
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Out & About: Top 10 things to do in Israel this week
Museum Day takes place this week. 70 museums across the country will open their doors for free, offering many activities, new exhibitions and tours.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2014 2:42:10 PM
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Comptroller aims at Health Ministry’s failures in preventing diseases, promoting health
State Comptroller's spokesman tells The Jerusalem Post it: Shortcomings are very serious.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/14/2014 4:01:48 PM
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Shin Bet arrests Israeli-Arab recruited to Syrian global jihad group
Phenomenon of Israeli Arabs traveling to Syria poses high risks for security, intelligence agency warns.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/14/2014 2:56:00 PM
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Comptroller: Israel Prison Service falls far short in rehabilitation for prisoners, parolees
Report finds rehab program has failed on main parameters of treating addiction, counseling sex offenders, education, and opening rehab branches in prison.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/14/2014 4:01:23 PM
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Wine Talk: An expert’s advice
What a wine consultant is and why it makes sense to have one in every winery.
By Adam Montefiore \
5/14/2014 3:21:24 PM
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Comptroller’s report slams state for neglect of illegal migrants
Shapira in annual report slams state for negligent, possibly unconstitutional migrant policy; criticizes ministers for too many foreign flights, myriad other issues.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/14/2014 4:01:19 PM
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Israel Police arrest Jordanian-American fugitive in Jerusalem
Mohammed Abu Nachla was sentenced to 24 years in Illinois for attempted murder, but fled to Jordan, Palestinian Authority.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/14/2014 3:29:46 PM
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Glaring failures in gun control enforcement in Israel, State Comptroller finds
Public Security Ministry not in line with recent calls by officials to increase regulation and reduce the number of guns on the street.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/14/2014 4:06:35 PM
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'Israeli schools unprepared to deal with online safety and violence prevention'
According to the State Comptroller's latest report some 15 percent of principals in 2012-2013 did not develop or implement a plan to combat the problem.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
5/14/2014 4:00:34 PM
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'Student achievements in mathematics a cause for concern'
State Comptroller Report says that despite the efforts of the Education Ministry goals to improve results in the field were only partially achieved.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
5/14/2014 4:06:59 PM
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'Negligent gov't policy has caused problems for migrants, Tel Aviv locals'
State comptroller annual report cast doubts on gov't efforts to meet minimum requirements of migrants' constitutional rights.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/14/2014 4:00:05 PM
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State Comptroller: Stricter rules needed for forest preservation in Israel
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/14/2014 4:04:26 PM
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Deficiencies exist in monitoring Israeli meat industry, state comptroller says
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/14/2014 4:05:52 PM
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Turkish PM says 120 workers still believed trapped in coal mine
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 4:32:09 PM
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State Comptroller criticizes state agencies responsible for inclusion of disabled in workforce
Shapira says ministries involved, continue to act independently and lack any coherent cooperation to formulate an effective solution to problem.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
5/14/2014 4:36:12 PM
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Washington watch: If you can’t beat ‘em, cheat ‘em
Jewish community councils across the country need to get much more involved in an issue with the potential to harm all minorities.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
5/14/2014 4:44:33 PM
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ILA spent millions on unapproved reforms
"The state paid millions for a specific set of reforms but received a totally different kind of reform," comptroller report finds.
By NIV ELIS \
5/14/2014 4:48:20 PM
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'Israel exercises insufficient oversight over visiting Jewish youth'
Children brought to Israel without government oversight and lacking a local legal guardian are vulnerable, report concludes.
By SAM SOKOL \
5/14/2014 4:48:50 PM
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Lag Ba’omer bonfires may pose dangers two nights in a row this year
Chief Rabbinate decides to postpone holiday from Saturday to Sunday night and Monday, when schools will be closed.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD,JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/14/2014 4:51:58 PM
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Style Junkie: Letting loose
Ronen Chen’s label boasts sophisticated, wearable garments that are made to flatter a wide range of figures.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
5/14/2014 5:04:20 PM
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Anti-Judaism in Christian scripture, Part Two: Paul’s Conversion
By DAVID TURNER \
5/14/2014 5:07:00 PM
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Ukraine holds talks to end crisis, rebels not invited
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 5:08:48 PM
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Ukrainian PM Yatseniuk accuses Putin of intimidating the Jewish population of Ukraine
By MICHAEL WILNER \
5/14/2014 5:40:29 PM
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Israel, Greek, Cypriot environment ministries to cooperate on Mediterranean pollution prevention
Ministers to sign an agreement that will foster cooperation, with a focus on preventing pollution in the sea from natural gas drilling and economic activity.
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/14/2014 6:15:08 PM
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Abbas hopes to convince US to accept Fatah-Hamas Palestinian unity government
A senior Palestinian official says that Abbas will make it clear to Kerry that the Palestinian unity gov't would recognize Israel and reject violence.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,HERB KEINON \
5/14/2014 9:42:30 PM
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Hillary Clinton touts Iran achievements as her own in speech to American Jews
Despite progress, the former secretary of state says she is "skeptical that the Iranians will follow through and deliver" on a nuclear agreement.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
5/14/2014 6:31:33 PM
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Cooking with JPost: Keep your veggies bright
WARNING: You may want to wear your sunglasses, because with this tip, the color of your vegetables will be out of control.
By YOCHANAN LAMBIASE \
5/15/2014 5:03:57 PM
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Tense protests at Hebrew University campus over Christian Arab IDF enlistment
MK Shaked: State needs to fight extremist elements in Arab society that refuse to participate in army draft.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/14/2014 7:09:11 PM
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Hadassah administrative, maintenance staff to reduce functioning of HMO, hospitals to minimum
Doctors and creditors are now scheduled to vote on recovery agreement only on Tuesday.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/14/2014 7:39:27 PM
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US State Department’s Special Envoy on anti-Semitsm Forman to visit Israel, Ukraine
Envoy traveled to Ukraine last year prior to the outbreak of street protests which eventually led to the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovich.
By SAM SOKOL \
5/14/2014 7:51:29 PM
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Saudi king appoints son as governor of Riyadh province
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 7:57:01 PM
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Turkish police clash with mine disaster protesters in Istanbul
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 8:16:51 PM
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Comptroller concerned over safety of eggs produced in Israel
Samples of eggs taken from a small number of poultry farms between late 2012 and early 2013 indicate traces of toxic dioxins.
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/14/2014 8:20:19 PM
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Monsters, superheroes and apes: Bring on the summer movies
It’s May and in Hollywood, that means it’s time to start rolling out the summer blockbusters.
By HANNAH BROWN \
5/14/2014 9:02:11 PM
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The path less traveled
Dancer and choreographer Adi Boutrous is premiering his original work at the Tel Aviv Dance Festival.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
5/14/2014 9:04:32 PM
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Agent in the vent
Most disturbing in this strange saga is the hypothetical scenario wherein Newsweek is being exploited in a non-too-subtle attempt to besmirch Israel.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/14/2014 9:10:11 PM
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Israeli Qawwali singer and British rock star meld cultures onstage
London will be the point on the meridian this Saturday where Israeli, Indian, UK and Pakistani music will blend in a high-energy synergy of styles.
By Gil Stern Stern KARPAS \
5/14/2014 9:11:58 PM
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A camel’s nose: The demise of the Asian houbara bustard in Pakistan
If the Pakistani government decides to stem the use and abuse of its wildlife at the hands of rich Arabs, this is the perfect time to take action.
By ELENI PANAGIOTARAKOU \
5/14/2014 9:22:42 PM
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Welcoming Pope Francis to Israel
One of Pope Francis’ most vital messages on this trip will be another heartfelt call for peace and reconciliation among the peoples of the different nationalities and religions who live in Jerusalem and the Holy Land.
By RON KRONISH \
5/14/2014 9:34:10 PM
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Netanyahu to approve Turkey reconciliation deal by end of month
Diplomatic officials tell Post that the meeting will discuss deal that negotiators have been working on for months.
By HERB KEINON \
5/14/2014 9:37:09 PM
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Christian citizens in Israel need support
The argument that the situation of Christians in Israel is not as bad as it is in Syria is hardly adequate.
By FAYDRA L. SHAPIRO \
5/14/2014 9:40:48 PM
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For Zion's Sake: Lose the blame game wisely
The Palestinians have remained reluctant to negotiate with Israel, something which the Hamas takeover of Gaza in the aftermath of the Israeli evacuation contributed to.
By DANIEL TAUBER \
5/14/2014 9:44:40 PM
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Encountering peace: From Kurdistan to Israel
There are significant differences between the various Kurdish regions in the area, including within Iraq itself.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
5/14/2014 9:47:33 PM
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Media comment: The media, the restaurant and a response
Israel’s present regulatory agencies are quite powerless.
By YISRAEL MEDAD,ELI POLLAK \
5/14/2014 9:54:22 PM
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Congressmen, MKs to push for keeping Jerusalem united
Delegation of seven MKs taking part in New York's Celebrate Israel parade will attend annual Jerusalem Day festivities in Congress.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/14/2014 10:04:41 PM
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The nation state of the Jewish People
We need the new nationality law because we have a constitution that leaves it out.
By JOEL H. GOLOVENSKY \
5/14/2014 10:06:19 PM
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May 15: Olmert’s sentence
Any pleas for mercy for Ehud Olmert, convicted and sentenced for graft and corruption (“Olmert sentenced to 6 years in jail,” May 14), should fall on deaf ears.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
5/14/2014 10:14:38 PM
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Nigeria rejects swap of Boko Haram prisoners for schoolgirls
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 10:18:48 PM
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Fundamentally Freund: Are all ‘price-tag’ attacks equal?
Today’s spray-painter could easily devolve into tomorrow’s terrorist. Therefore, it is time for Israel’s law enforcement authorities to crack down across the board against all “price-taggers,” be they Arab or Jew.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
5/14/2014 10:22:29 PM
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Inside out: Amos Oz and neo-Nazis
The obligation to condemn those crimes and to repudiate the perpetrators is shared by all members of Israeli society.
By JONATHAN ROSEN \
5/14/2014 10:28:15 PM
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Netanyahu to make last push for cancelling presidency
Prime minister has not yet found a candidate to support in the race, despite turning to former ministers Natan Sharansky and others.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/14/2014 10:37:44 PM
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SBC Invitation Isn’t Wright
By JIM FLETCHER \
5/14/2014 11:16:00 PM
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The Budding of the Fig Tree
By JIM FLETCHER \
5/14/2014 11:32:00 PM
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New York Times unexpectedly replaces top editor Abramson
By REUTERS \
5/14/2014 11:44:11 PM