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Health Ministry retracts ease of coronavirus regulations on trains
"We are aware of the need for public transportation, but unfortunately we are not at a stage where we can approve such large crowds congregating."
By CELIA JEAN \
5/14/2020 5:17:01 AM
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Katy Perry, John Legend join 3-day star-studded livestreaming event
Houseparty viewers will be able to watch cooking videos with Snoop Dog, Zooey Deschanel, Bad Bunny, Jose Andres and Christina Tosi; and workout routines from Terry Crews and Cam Newton
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 10:19:11 AM
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Haniyeh: Hamas can kidnap more Israeli soldiers
"Hamas will not be quiet about prisoners sitting in Israeli prisons; some of them for over 40 years already."
By CELIA JEAN \
5/14/2020 6:27:47 AM
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US accuses China-linked hackers of stealing coronavirus research
The Chinese Embassy in Washington condemned the allegations as "lies."
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 1:16:32 AM
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10-day long virtual food fest to celebrate rich, diverse Jewish cuisine
The fest begins on Tuesday, May 19 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and concludes on Thursday, May 28, which is also Erev Shavuot.
By AARON REICH \
5/14/2020 6:17:45 PM
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Coronavirus: Brazil records 11,385 new cases, 749 deaths
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 1:27:48 AM
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Police injured in clashes with ultra-Orthodox Jews in Mea She'arim
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 1:54:01 AM
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Levy-Abekasis appointed to Communal Strengthening, Development Minister
Levy-Abekasis will also serve as a member of the newly-formed government's Socio-Economic Committee as well as the Reconciliation Committee.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 1:00:16 PM
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The lingering ghost of Nazi medical texts in modern Israeli medicine
The textbook is widely hailed as a masterpiece, and the accuracy and detail of its descriptions and illustrations stand out even today.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 6:22:40 PM
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Republican congresswoman: China intentionally spread COVID-19 worldwide
China has denied all allegations that it played a role in causing and spreading the coronavirus worldwide.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 12:13:13 PM
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US Senate passes Holocaust education act, heads to Trump for signature
"This important bill will provide our teachers with the resources they need to teach our students the lessons of the Holocaust."
By AARON REICH \
5/14/2020 5:33:05 PM
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US: Security Council must enforce Hezbollah disarmament, strengthen UNIFIL
Both Israel and the US want to see the peacekeeping mission's powers strengthened to properly monitor Hezbollah activity against the Jewish state.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/14/2020 12:29:17 PM
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More Jewish camps set to cancel as hope fades, regulations tighten
Testing availability is still far from widespread. And the virus is still spreading.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
5/14/2020 3:32:59 AM
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Union for Reform Judaism announces layoffs, furloughs
“The impact of COVID-19 on all of our revenue streams has been crushing, and we anticipate it will take several years to recover,” Jacobs wrote. “Consequently, our organization must get smaller.”
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
5/14/2020 3:47:34 AM
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New movie about Jewish, Palestinian foods is streaming on Amazon Prime
“Coming up with the recipes wasn’t easy. The cuisines of both cultures are closer than they might seem.”
By GERRI MILLER/JTA \
5/14/2020 3:57:19 AM
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AIPAC: Annexation shouldn't threaten 'vital' US-Israel relationship
The statement cited Israel’s role as a “pillar of America’s regional security framework” and US-Israel cooperation in a number of areas, including scientific research.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
5/14/2020 4:03:07 AM
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Central Council of Jews in Germany launches ‘Meet A Jew’ project
“Our idea is really to introduce modern-day Jewish life, and to give Jewish people a face and a voice.”
By JOE BAUR/JTA \
5/14/2020 4:07:52 AM
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100-year-old Jewish war hero first centenarian to make UK billionaire list
Tony Murray escaped Nazi-occupied France during World War II, joining Polish forces that headed to the United Kingdom.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
5/14/2020 4:14:35 AM
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Bosnian Catholic cardinal plans to honor Nazi collaborators in memorial
In recent years, commemorations of Nazi collaborators, including state and church officials, have become commonplace in Eastern Europe, where many regard them as patriots who fought Soviet domination
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
5/14/2020 4:22:03 AM
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Hadar Susskind to lead Americans for Peace Now
The announcement comes as liberal pro-Israel groups mount a pressure campaign to influence Washington politicians to speak out against plans in Israel to annex parts of the West Bank.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
5/14/2020 4:29:55 AM
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Argentine rabbi first Latin American to lead Progressive Judaism union
The global network of progressive Jewish communities announced the appointment on Monday.
By JTA STAFF \
5/14/2020 4:36:29 AM
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Congress to Pompeo: ICC has no jurisdiction over disputed territories
The group argued that the court should only be a “last resort for the prosecution of the most serious international crimes.”
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
5/14/2020 12:21:48 PM
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Rivlin on Gaza border: Without agriculture, Israel has no independence
President visits farmers to see how they are struggling since the coronavirus outbreak
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 5:58:07 AM
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Could the coronavirus have hit the US in early January?
“We have found five cases now that the date of onset of symptoms was in January. Five different cases so far, five different counties.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 6:34:00 AM
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US envoy to return UN sanctions on Iran if arms embargo not extended
US special envoy for Iran, Brian Hook, confirmed the strategy two weeks after a US official, speaking on condition anonymity, said the United States had told Britain, France and Germany of its plan.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 6:18:41 AM
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BGU professor develops coronavirus test producing results in one minute
Clinical trials done in conjunction with the Defense Ministry on more that 120 Israelis showed better than a 90% success rate in comparison to the more common method.
By CELIA JEAN \
5/14/2020 2:16:13 PM
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North Sinai security situation may be deteriorating, concern increases
Experts caution that Islamic State terror cells could be moving from east to west, potentially getting closer to Suez Canal, mainland Egypt
By JOSHUA ROBBIN MARKS/THE MEDIA LINE \
5/14/2020 7:13:54 AM
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Pompeo: Israeli government will decide on annexation
By MAARIV ONLINE \
5/14/2020 7:42:51 AM
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S.Korea to boost coronavirus tracing privacy amid fears of backlash
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 7:48:34 AM
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Trump calls Fauci remarks on risks to schools, economy unacceptable
Fauci, who directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, also warned that a premature lifting of lockdowns could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 7:48:46 AM
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Mother of Shnerb killer: Greatest achievement was giving birth to a hero
Her statement was said following the demolition of Barghouti's house as the Israeli authorities do following such terrorist attacks, as a deterrent for others considering carrying out such attacks.
By OMRI RON \
5/14/2020 2:38:17 PM
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10 Jews die of coronavirus in Morocco, 26 brought to Israel
The government worked secretly through diplomatic ties with the Moroccan government after an initial operation reportedly failed when the Moroccan government blocked it.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
5/15/2020 7:48:59 AM
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Likud: The Bennett era is over
Bennett said Netanyahu "only spoke with us through tweets and videos where he said incorrect things."
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/14/2020 11:14:18 AM
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May 15, 2020: Generation gap
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
5/14/2020 8:52:53 AM
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In praise of Jerusalem
To understand Jerusalem, you must look at it with eyes of love.
By DVORA WAYSMAN \
5/14/2020 9:02:57 AM
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Jerusalem, the city of magnets
The electrifying reports of the return to Yerushalayim reinvigorated Jewish identity across the boulevards of Moscow and tundras of Siberia.
By MOSHE TARAGIN \
5/14/2020 9:10:49 AM
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Jews and Native Americans: Brothers in the Great Spirit
The nonprofit Indigenous Bridges program is drawing Jews and Native Americans together against the backdrop of coronavirus.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
5/19/2020 7:59:45 PM
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Truck bomb in eastern Afghan city kills five, Taliban claim responsibility
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid in a statement said the rebel group was responsible for the attack.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 9:40:43 AM
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Native Americans and American culture
The Magazine compiled this list for the reader who might be curious to learn more about Native American cultures and their histories, as well as more contemporary happenings.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
5/14/2020 9:42:48 AM
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Netanyahu, Gantz will ‘take a while’ to decide on annexation – State Dept.
The Iranian threat and increasing Israeli strike on Iranian proxies was the major focus of Pompeo’s trip to Israel.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/14/2020 7:11:03 PM
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The Israeli tech at the end of the coronavirus tunnel
How is Israel’s famed tech industry dealing with the challenges brought on by the pandemic?
By ORRI J. AVRAHAM \
5/14/2020 10:03:24 AM
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Voices from the Arab press: Hezbollah's financial recklessness must end
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
By MEDIA LINE \
5/14/2020 10:15:05 AM
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George Washington University appoints BDS supporter as interim dean
Feldman once participated in an unsuccessful attempt to have the American Anthropological Association (AAA) boycott Israeli academic institutions.
By OMRI RON \
5/14/2020 6:15:53 PM
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Education system expected to open up fully on Sunday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 10:45:16 AM
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Peretz entering government as minister of Jerusalem affairs and heritage
With Peretz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition will have 73 MKs.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/15/2020 2:08:46 AM
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Russia coronavirus cases pass 250,000, lowest daily rise in over one week
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 10:40:53 AM
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Armenia extends state of emergency over coronavirus until June 13
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 10:42:26 AM
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Wine Talk: Mapping the way
After exhaustive discussions, the Israel Professional Enology Viticulture Organization (IPEVO) has published its own “Land of Israel Wine Map.”
By Adam Montefiore \
5/14/2020 10:49:44 AM
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The coronavirus chronicles
One day when the coronavirus threat recedes and things return to normal, if I begin to forget what life was like during this bizarre period, I may want to look back at some of my diary entries...
By PATRICIA CARMEL \
5/14/2020 10:57:42 AM
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Pnina Tamano-Shata to become first Ethiopian-born minister
Miki Haimovich will not be minister
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/14/2020 5:06:10 PM
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Springy recipes for the sunny season
As the weather warms and quickly turns hot, we normally begin to enjoy cookouts with our friends and family.
By ELISSABETH \
5/14/2020 11:10:22 AM
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Harry Truman: The man from Missouri who helped change Jewish history
Harry Truman, a man with little experience in foreign affairs, assumed the tall order of uniting the Allies, winning the war, restoring the shattered global economy, and creating a new world order.
By MARVIN HIER \
5/14/2020 8:02:59 PM
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Cleaning at the hospital's coronavirus ward
Keeping COVID-19 patients safe – behind the scenes.
By ILANA SHTOTLAND \
5/16/2020 4:00:33 PM
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Loud speech can leave coronavirus in air for up to 14 minutes - study
As Israelis are notoriously loud, it is perhaps in their own interest to continue wearing masks to stop the spread of the virus and "lower the curve."
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
5/15/2020 7:53:26 AM
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IAF to close the 117th "First Jet" Squadron
The squadron, which took part in every war since its establishment in 1953, will close in October 2020.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/14/2020 1:48:41 PM
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El Al issues 'going concern' warning with Q4 results
The airline suspended passenger flights until at least the end of May and about 6,000 of its 6,500 workforce are on unpaid leave until June 30.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 11:46:36 AM
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Pascale's Kitchen: Readers’ special requests
In this week’s column I will be highlighting four outstanding recipes that I’ve received from valued readers, which I haven’t had a chance to formally present to the public.
By PASCALE PEREZ-RUBIN \
5/14/2020 11:53:47 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 3,939 infected, 52 intubated
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 12:13:04 PM
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Footloose and artfully free at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art
A new era for the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/14/2020 12:14:32 PM
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A better future for the world’s poorest after COVID-19?
Prof. Sabina Alkire, laureate of the 2020 Boris Mints Institute Prize, explains how the Multidimensional Poverty Index can help tackle global poverty.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
5/14/2020 12:23:34 PM
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Returning to ‘normal’
As the cities begin to open and more people return to work, it is time to look for new products that will help us adjust and have fun.
By NERIA BARR \
5/14/2020 12:45:39 PM
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Parashat Behar-Bechukotai: Humility as a condition for Torah
Every seventh year, farmers in the Land of Israel must let their fields lie fallow and surrender the harvest to society – Jews and non-Jews – and even to animals.
By RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ \
5/14/2020 1:01:13 PM
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UN, WHO work with Assad to starve eastern Syria of aid during pandemic
The World Health Organization has also stopped supporting eastern Syria, an area of millions of people who are recovering from ISIS atrocities.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/14/2020 3:31:52 PM
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Even during the coronavirus pandemic, Jews are ever the scapegoat
The virus beyond a cure.
By BRENDA KATTEN \
5/14/2020 1:08:43 PM
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Turkey sends aid to Gaza, prevents aid to Cyprus
Turkey tried to slow down the shipment of 36 tonnes of medical items to Cyprus from China.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/14/2020 5:44:24 PM
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A window into the arts with Viertel
Exiles from Nazi Germany when Hollywood was born.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
5/14/2020 1:18:40 PM
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Hungary could end emergency powers in late June
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 1:23:05 PM
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Israel: The country that keeps you on your toes
One Israeli characteristic that made a big impression on Avital Bayer at age 18 was that here, “people work to live rather than live to work.”
By ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN \
5/14/2020 1:24:17 PM
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Iraqi women are denied property rights - report
More than 1,000 women were surveyed and fully 43 percent said that women don’t have a right to own all types of property, even though Iraqi law does give them this right.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/14/2020 1:24:28 PM
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Virus-tracing apps must not be used for mass surveillance -EU says
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 1:24:49 PM
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State won't reveal if it has deal with Jordan banning Jews on Temple Mount
Asks High Court for closed door hearing * Ben Gvir: 'The cat is out of the bag'
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/14/2020 1:44:20 PM
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Pitbulls kept in unsanitary conditions found in Kiryat Arba
From preliminary questioning it is suspected that the two suspects have already sold several puppies, worth tens of thousands of shekels.
By OMRI RON \
5/14/2020 6:20:07 PM
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The importance of the asking someone 'How are you?' in days of COVID-19
While we may hope that many things go back to the way they once were, hopefully now when we ask “How are you?” we will do so with sincerity.
DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN \
5/14/2020 1:31:22 PM
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Bridge: A fun antidote
In these trying times, a game of bridge may be a psychological cure. Somehow, the game absorbs the mind and helps you forget the world.
By MATTHEW GRANOVETTER \
5/14/2020 1:36:05 PM
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Introducing Jewish Law live: Halachic discourse in time of coronavirus
While I remain very interested in these topics, the coronavirus outbreak has highlighted the need for quick halachic answers to new types of questions that have emerged in this period.
By SHLOMO BRODY \
5/14/2020 1:44:37 PM
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Google measures the coronavirus lockdown
Recently, in light of the COVID-19 crisis, Google started issuing mobility reports comparing the level of activity in countries around the world by types of places.
By YAIR ASSAF-SHAPIRA \
5/14/2020 2:40:06 PM
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Coronavirus and food prices in Israel
Are we being taken for a ride?
By BENJY SINGER \
5/14/2020 2:40:57 PM
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Ramadan: The time for getting to know each other
‘Ramadan Nights from Jerusalem’ carves out a space for Muslim culture.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/14/2020 2:41:32 PM
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Emerging from the coronavirus pandemic with God’s help
“Haredim, unlike seculars who make mistakes out of ignorance, know that they are breaking the law of Torah, and therefore had to be more severely punished,” Interior Minister Arye Deri insisted.
By PEGGY CIDOR \
5/14/2020 2:42:06 PM
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Coronavirus and the story of Arab sector at east Jerusalem
Generally speaking, the Arab residents have been very cautious regarding coronavirus' dangers.
By PEGGY CIDOR \
5/14/2020 2:42:29 PM
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Legendary Iraqi general Saadi vows to crush ISIS
Saadi was forced aside in September 2019 and massive protests began in Iraq, but now he is back, with support from the new prime minister.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/14/2020 5:48:41 PM
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Grapevine: Jerusalemites' land lock
Old City Christian Arabs vented their ire at Theophilos some two-and-a-half years ago when it was learned that he had sold property near the Jaffa Gate to Israeli Jews.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/14/2020 2:28:52 PM
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Blooming on the Judean Desert hills
A stroll on the security road that faces Jerusalem reveals a treasure trove of wild flowers that dazzle with their amazing colors and scientific facts.
By DANIEL SANTACRUZ \
5/14/2020 2:36:05 PM
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Simply Seinfeld and Eli Cohen investigated
It seems sad to think that in this instance, Seinfeld is riffing on a problem that has become a public-health crisis rather than a laughing matter.
By HANNAH BROWN \
5/14/2020 2:45:42 PM
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With worries about COVID-19 fading, attacks against IDF on the rise
Soldier injured in ramming attack near Hebron
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/15/2020 8:14:46 AM
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What movie-going will look like in post-coronavirus era
Popcorn, Coca-Cola and disinfectant-gel.
By HANNAH BROWN \
5/14/2020 2:51:56 PM
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Light at the end of the culinary tunnel
As restaurants make plans to reopen, many are enjoying increased take-away business.
By BUZZY GORDON \
5/14/2020 2:56:09 PM
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Kosher Syrian meze comes to Jerusalem
Each of the items on the platter I received was excellent. Each can be ordered separately as well. They are finger-food appetizers and beautiful looking as well as tasting.
By LINDA GRADSTEIN \
5/17/2020 11:26:27 AM
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140 world leaders call for vaccines to be free, available to all
The letter called for a "mandatory worldwide pooling of patents and sharing of all COVID–19-related knowledge."
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
5/14/2020 6:13:11 PM
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Trump rips into China over coronavirus, 'very disappointed'
"We have a lot of information, and it's not good. Whether it came from the lab or came from the bats, it all came from China, and they should have stopped it," Trump said.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 3:31:31 PM
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MEPs push EU to reconsider funding to terror-linked Palestinian NGOs
Parliamentarians "insisted that the Commission should thoroughly verify the use of Union funds by third party entities to ensure no funds are allocated to any cause or form of terrorism."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/14/2020 5:58:27 PM
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Opposition presents wheelchair-bound candidate for speaker
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/14/2020 4:01:13 PM
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Georgia: Flights between here and Israel will be first to resume
Israel’s Tourism Ministry confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that such negotiations are taking place, "as part of the national effort to begin allowing the flights and tourism sector to operate again."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/15/2020 7:33:48 AM
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Tourism industry unites in plea for government assistance
'The government forgot about 25,000 small tourism businesses that have anywhere from one to 10 employees, which provide about 90% of the infrastructure that brings tourists to Israel'
By EYTAN HALON \
5/14/2020 7:15:16 PM
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Yoaz Hendel to serve as communication minister
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 4:34:24 PM
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On ‘Nakba Day,’ Palestinians vow to foil annexation, Trump plan
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the state of emergency announced in the West Bank, Palestinians marked this year’s “Nakba Day” with statements and speeches.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/14/2020 3:57:21 PM
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Gantz appoints Ginzburg to head of Knesset Committee
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 4:31:59 PM
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God TV CEO wants Jews to ‘reexamine claim Yeshua is Messiah’
Ward Simpson says he is Jewish and asserts that God TV’s Hebrew-language Shelanu TV channel will ‘absolutely… proclaim the Good News that Yeshua is the Messiah of Israel.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/15/2020 1:44:10 PM
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Getting Auto Financing with Bad Credit
When you have a poor credit history and low credit score, getting any type of finance can become a huge problem.
By Leo Giosuè \
5/14/2020 4:46:27 PM
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Histadrut chair denounces Bennett’s comparing trade union to Hamas
On Facebook, Bennett repeated his familiar line that Netanyahu would not be sufficiently right-wing without the right-wing religious parties at his side in government.
By JEREMY SHARON,EYTAN HALON,GIL HOFFMAN \
5/14/2020 6:13:23 PM
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Meirav Cohen to be made social equality minister
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 5:02:02 PM
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Trump admin marks two years since embassy move to Jerusalem - WATCH
The embassy has released a video in which Israelis speak of what the move meant to them.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
5/14/2020 6:32:41 PM
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Naftali Bennett's six months are up - analysis
Bennett began his term with clear goals, but what has he actually done?
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/14/2020 7:58:23 PM
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Did Benjamin Netanyahu lie about a war with Syria over oil?
Netanyahu reportedly claimed an oil field was discovered in the Golan Heights, potentially raising tensions with Syria.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
5/15/2020 1:31:48 PM
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Feast of snails and pig sheds life on Hellenist life in ancient Galilee
“If we look at food remains in Jewish settlements from the same period, we see very different species,” Pines, whose expertise is in the field of zoo-archaeology, told the Post.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
5/17/2020 6:07:27 PM
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Matan holds Mount of Olives virtual tour - Watch
Matan’s two main centers are based in Jerusalem and Ra’anana and the organization – known for groundbreaking work to advance women’s Torah studies – has a total of nine branches.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/17/2020 6:27:06 PM
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'Civic cabinet' experts aim to widen government coronavirus debate
Led by Dr. Gal Alon, the non-partisan 'civic cabinet' includes prominent experts from sectors including public health, applied mathematics, public policy, welfare, crisis management and more.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/16/2020 4:08:54 PM
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Local soccer league, cup brace for return to action
After long break due to pandemic, team and fans have game schedule to look forward to.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
5/14/2020 6:06:01 PM
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Prime Minister Netanyahu approves plan to reopen schools
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 6:12:37 PM
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Likud rebellion delays Knesset swearing-in
Netanyahu was supposed to announce the list of his cabinet ministers at 6 p.m. Thursday evening and they were supposed to be sworn in later at night.
By GIL HOFFMAN,JEREMY SHARON \
5/14/2020 9:23:26 PM
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Netanyahu, Gantz announce government will be sworn in on Sunday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 6:20:51 PM
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Michael Jordan, from an Israeli hoopster perspective
Rishon Lezion icon Gene Banks talks Holy Land career and being a teammate of a young MJ.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
5/14/2020 6:43:25 PM
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Clashes erupt in Wadi Ara over Sheba stabber's death
Ahead of the man's funeral, senior Arab-Israeli political figures have called on the Arab public to take the streets.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
5/15/2020 7:42:24 AM
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Pius XII chose not to tell US about the Holocaust, buried document shows
The document does not only shed light on the behavior maintained by Pius XII and his collaborators, but also on the ones by Church representatives later on.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
5/16/2020 9:57:54 PM
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Israel’s Immunai first to map whole immune system, scores $20m. investment
Immunai says it has mapped out millions of immune cells and their functions that could help detect, diagnose and treat cancer and many other diseases.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/14/2020 6:59:30 PM
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All classes approved to open Sunday, but parents and teachers still unsure
Trains will wait until June 1 * Beaches to open Wednesday * Only 50 people intubated
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/14/2020 10:18:05 PM
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CPJ urges Iran to release imprisoned journalist who spoke to BBC
Hassan Fathi started 18-month prison term on May 6
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/14/2020 7:08:34 PM
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Putin says fourth minister had coronavirus after cases pass 250,000
Earlier this week, the Kremlin's veteran spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said he had also fallen ill with the coronavirus and contracted double pneumonia.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 7:22:43 PM
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Guns N' Roses Tears Into Trump With 'Live N' Let Die With COVID 45' Shirt
The shirts sell for $25.00 each and all proceeds go to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 7:24:14 PM
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NIS 5,000 grants given to music industry workers
More than 700 workers, including musicians, lighting technicians, sound engineers and stage managers will receive the grant.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 7:26:49 PM
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Eden Alene, Gali Atari to perform in Eurovision special
In spite of the disappointing cancellation, Alene, a charismatic new star who is the first Israeli Eurovision contestant of Ethiopian descent, has remained upbeat.
By HANNAH BROWN \
5/14/2020 7:37:57 PM
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Bennett: There is no negotiation going on with Likud, it’s all spin
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 7:43:51 PM
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Israelis giving to Jews abroad: A paradigm shift? - analysis
If the government at some point in time does decide to send money abroad to help Diaspora communities, it would not be the first time.
By HERB KEINON \
5/16/2020 6:42:08 PM
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Beit Avi Chai lines up rich program of events for Jerusalem Day 2020
The full roster takes in online transmissions of classes, workshops, lectures, discussions and music shows on a range of digital platforms.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/14/2020 7:47:25 PM
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US weighs measures in response to Iran fuel shipment to Venezuela
The United States has a "high degree of certainty" that the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is paying Iran with tons of gold, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 7:48:35 PM
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MK Orit Farkash Hacohen to serve as strategic affairs minister
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 7:55:21 PM
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What Netanyahu does in the next few months will seal his legacy
Political Affairs: What the PM decides to do in Judea and Samaria will determine how he will be remembered.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/14/2020 8:27:47 PM
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Amir Ohana to serve as public security minister
MK Gadi Yavarkan will serve as his deputy and be in charge of integrating Ethiopian-Jews into Israeli society.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 8:42:11 PM
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IFCJ had immediate, life-saving impact in Israel during coronavirus crisis
“Thanks to The Fellowship, we can do things we never dreamed of.”
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
5/17/2020 12:55:05 PM
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US condemns attempts by 'cyber actors' to steal COVID-19 research
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 8:27:39 PM
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Israel may soon have a government. Let's hope it does the right thing
Let’s hope that once the new ministers get to work, they will put their personal ambitions on the back burner and devote all of their focus to the issues at hand.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/14/2020 8:07:01 PM
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Sanofi CEO pledges virus vaccine for all after French backlash
Hudson said on Thursday it was vital that any coronavirus vaccine reach all regions and he was sorry that his earlier remarks had created such a storm.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 8:25:13 PM
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Confounded by coronavirus? The 'legacy' of D-G Bar Siman Tov
Senior medical officials and others are beginning to grade Moshe Bar Siman Tov's management of the crisis.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/14/2020 11:08:48 PM
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The great coronavirus vaccine hacking arms race - analysis
Where does this leave China, US, Israel and Russia?
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/14/2020 8:32:25 PM
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Who defeated the Nazis?
75 years on, it is time for the West to realize Russia's key role in Germany's surrender, and for Russia to admit the Soviets' wartime crimes.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
5/15/2020 7:11:00 AM
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What are Diabetic Socks and Why Might You Need Them?
Ever seen an advertisement for something called “diabetic socks,” and wondered what in the world that was about? Can socks get diabetes? Can other items of clothing be diabetic? What does diabetes have to do with feet anyway?
By Leo Giosuè \
5/14/2020 8:54:12 PM
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Levin withdraws resignation from tourism ministry
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 8:55:18 PM
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Annexation is Israel’s decision – now decide
This seems like a simple assertion. In a way, it’s stating the obvious. Of course, the Israeli government will decide what to do about its own country.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/14/2020 8:50:50 PM
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Is the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine back from the dead?
Behind the Lines: Iranian support appears to lie behind uptick in the terrorist group’s activities in the region.
By JONATHAN SPYER \
5/14/2020 8:55:42 PM
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Miri Regev to become Israel's first female transportation minister
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/15/2020 2:21:30 PM
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Can Gilad Erdan stay on top of two top diplomatic positions at once?
Diplomatic Affairs: Former ambassadors think that while it creates some unnecessary challenges, it’s still possible to do the job effectively.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
5/14/2020 9:05:42 PM
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Oxford coronavirus vaccine found protective in small monkey study
British drugmaker AstraZeneca last month announced it had teamed up with researchers at the Oxford Vaccine Group and the Jenner Institute, which are developing the vaccine.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 9:07:16 PM
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'Norwegian law’ presented to the coalition in Knesset
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 9:31:27 PM
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How the aviation industry is hoping to recover from coronavirus
Economic Affairs: “The entire experience from the point of view of the passenger will be different from what we’ve seen until today.”
By EYTAN HALON \
5/15/2020 7:22:35 PM
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Previous A-Gs stand behind Avichai Mandelblit against threats
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 10:00:05 PM
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NIH to study malaria drug championed by President Trump against COVID-19
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 10:32:15 PM
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The verdict in the Duma arson case could tear the country apart
The arson attack on the Palestinian Dawabsha family home killed 18-month-old Ali and his parents, Sa’ad and Riham.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/14/2020 9:52:53 PM
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Netanyahu's procrastinating no longer pays off - analysis
What Netanyahu put his ministers through will result in him having new enemies in the party
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/15/2020 8:52:28 AM
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Hillel's Tech Corner: AI meets telescopy at Scopio Labs
Scopio Labs, a Tel Aviv-based start-up, is changing the field of microscopy as we know it through its machine learning-based digital microscopy system.
By HILLEL FULD \
5/16/2020 8:40:03 PM
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Grave of killed IDF soldier sabotaged, guards placed to protect it
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 11:00:34 PM
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Financial fraud still happens. How can it be overcome?
The Financial Action Task Force has identified common problems and has suggested solutions.
By LEON HARRIS \
5/14/2020 10:10:06 PM
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In the age of coronavirus, is it time to cash out investment portfolios?
Your Investments: The world is always in a state of craziness. My advice is to do nothing.
By AARON KATSMAN \
5/14/2020 10:20:13 PM
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Trump says he doesn't want to talk to Xi right now, could cut China ties
'They should have never let this happen,' Trump said.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 10:29:19 PM
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The SS and the Vatican
What role did Erich Priebke play? The Pope Pius XII Archives may tell us.
By SHIMON SAMUELS \
5/15/2020 7:35:52 AM
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The message of Lag Ba'omer is that we can recreate the world anew
Rabbi Akiva did it then. We can do it now.
By WARREN GOLDSTEIN \
5/14/2020 10:31:53 PM
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De Blasio urged to fire health chief who doesn't 'care' about NYPD
"I don't give two rats' a**es about your cops," the Post quoted Barbot as saying during a phone conversation with NYPD Chief Terence Monahan. "I need them for others."
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 10:53:27 PM
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Hezbollah is a terrorist entity. The EU must not be afraid to say so
The EU’s fear of upsetting the fragile political balance between communities in Lebanon if it were to place the entire Hezbollah organization on the EU terror list is unwarranted.
By CHARLIE WEIMERS \
5/14/2020 10:38:16 PM
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IDF Archive allows Israelis to copy declassified documents
The majority of the state and IDF archives' files remain classified.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
5/15/2020 7:47:23 AM
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Gantz, don’t surrender your principles to Bibi
THE IDEA that Netanyahu and Gantz would sit down and shake hands just weeks after vicious attacks by members of Likud was beyond the imagination.
By EHUD OLMERT \
5/15/2020 9:18:03 AM
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10 commandments for the new government
Know Comment: Here are 10 commandments that the Netanyahu-Gantz government would be wise to observe
By DAVID M. WEINBERG \
5/15/2020 9:49:55 AM
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It's Friedman, not the Palestinians, who needs to learn Canadian values
Canada is a role model and was the first country in the world to adopt a policy of multiculturalism almost 50 years ago.
By IZZELDIN ABUELAISH \
5/14/2020 10:52:51 PM
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Merkel claims there's ‘hard evidence’ Russia behind cyber attack
The 'outrageous' attack took place in 2015 and targeted the German parliament as well as Merkel’s own emails.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 11:15:17 PM
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Coronavirus: An opportunity to reset Israeli relations with the Palestinians
Thus far, when it comes to curbing corona, the “failed state,” despite limited resources and medical infrastructure, has done even better than Israel.
By BEN LYNFIELD \
5/15/2020 1:36:09 PM
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Live broadcasts from the Supreme Court will shine sunlight on proceedings
The reasons for traditionally prohibiting direct television coverage of court proceedings carry less weight, when it comes to Supreme Court discussions.
By YAIR SHELEG \
5/14/2020 11:00:40 PM
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Chinese Embassy spokesperson to 'Post': COVID-19 antidote is cooperation
China-Israel cooperation is win-win in nature, and the projects are market activities based on supply and demand.
By WANG YONGJUN \
5/15/2020 6:22:12 PM
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Parameters of Israeli independence
My Word: Israel has its faults of course. Just ask Israelis. Complaining about the country we love constitutes a hobby in its own right.
By LIAT COLLINS \
5/15/2020 8:49:16 AM
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Grapevine: The Polish Presidential election that wasn't
The Polish presidential elections were just one of many events to be canceled thanks to coronavirus.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/14/2020 11:14:56 PM
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The pandemic - like others before it - has incubated antisemitism
Curbing anti-Jewish expression on the Internet by suspending individual posts is about as realistic a proposition as curing corona by donning a surgical mask.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
5/14/2020 11:20:30 PM
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To the new government: Help heal our nation
We might have come together for a few weeks amid the COVID-19 lockdown, but we are far from being where we should be as a nation.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
5/15/2020 1:09:04 PM
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Lufthansa announces resumption of flights to Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 11:31:16 PM