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German court convicts 'Hitler 2' for incitement against Israeli professor
The Israeli philosopher was also attacked by police in Bonn.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
10/15/2019 6:02:42 PM
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Nigerian police rescue 67 from "inhuman" conditions at Islamic "school"
The raid occurred on October 12 in Sabot Gar, in the Katsina state. Police issued a statement on Monday and said they were working to reunite the victims with their families.
By REUTERS \
2/27/2020 4:29:47 PM
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Britain reviews all weapons export licenses with Turkey
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 12:09:40 AM
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Pentagon chief says will press NATO to take measures against Turkey
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 12:12:53 AM
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Trump authorizes sanctions against Turkey
"The United States will also immediately stop negotiations, being led by the Department of Commerce, with respect to a $100 billion trade deal with Turkey," said US President Donald Trump.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
10/15/2019 1:43:06 AM
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Zoe Kravitz to Play Catwoman in 'The Batman'
Kravitz will star opposite Robert Pattinson as Batman.
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 12:27:09 AM
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America must protect the Kurds from the Turkish tyrant
President Trump’s decision to fire missiles at Syria following a chemical weapons attack early in his term showed a moral conviction that president Obama – for all his talk – lacked.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
10/15/2019 12:50:17 AM
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An indecent proposal
Why Rivlin’s proposal to change Israeli parliamentary democracy does more harm than good.
By JOSH MARKS \
10/15/2019 12:57:24 AM
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Pence says Trump spoke to Erdogan and asked for immediate ceasefire
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 1:30:06 AM
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A Christian enclave confronts a proposal to attract Muslim tourists
Lake Toba's local tourist industry has struggled since the 1997 Asian financial crisis and 2002 Bali bombing.
By DAVID PIERSON/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS \
10/15/2019 1:43:23 AM
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Scarlett Johansson 'Pushing' for All-Women Marvel Movie
Johansson's mother is Jewish and her father is Christian but she has shown support for Israel in the past and says she identifies more with her Jewish side.
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 1:52:15 AM
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Top U.S. Republican says Trump's sanctions 'do not go far enough'
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 1:58:43 AM
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Former top Pompeo aide expected to testify in closed U.S. House session
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 2:06:58 AM
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U.S. Senator Graham says he strongly supports Trump on Turkey sanctions
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 2:28:01 AM
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Ecuador's Moreno signs decree ditching fuel subsidy cuts after protests
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 2:38:18 AM
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Israeli flag defaced with swastika in front of Massachusetts synagogue
“This should be a wake-up call for everyone who lives on Cape Cod,” Rabbi Elias Lieberman of the Falmouth Jewish Congregation told the Cape Cod Times.
By RACHEL WOLF \
10/15/2019 4:50:42 PM
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U.S. announces sanctions on Turkey; Pence to lead delegation to Ankara
Pence told reporters that President Trump received a commitment from Erdogan not to attack the city of Kobani. "President Trump was very direct on that point," said Pence.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
10/16/2019 1:53:17 AM
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Saied takes Tunisian presidential runoff with landslide victory
Humble, politically independent academic skirts country’s political norms.
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
10/15/2019 3:49:21 AM
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German organizations that combat antisemitism face uncertain future
Exit, along with multiple other organizations combating extremism, is funded through Germany's "Live Democracy!" program, which made headlines when it said the budget would be cut by 8 million euros.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/15/2019 3:59:20 AM
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Woman arrested in Philippines for wearing string bikini
The Taiwanese woman, who has not been named, wore a string bikini on the famous white-sand beaches on October 9, according to the Philippines News Agency (PNA).
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/15/2019 4:55:34 AM
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ABC News apologizes for broadcasting fake video of bombings in Syria
The video is reportedly from Knob Creek Gun Range in West Point, Kentucky.
By RACHEL WOLF \
10/15/2019 1:16:28 PM
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Hong Kong's leader Lam's policy address to focus on land and housing
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 5:19:45 AM
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Japan PM says disaster shelters should welcome all, including homeless
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 5:46:17 AM
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Rudy Giuliani was paid $500,000 to consult on indicted associate's firm
Federal prosecutors are "examining Giuliani's interactions" with Parnas and another Giuliani associate, Igor Fruman, who was also indicted on campaign finance charges.
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 6:06:35 AM
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Trump ex-adviser on Russia Fiona Hill testifies in impeachment inquiry
Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin told reporters Hill "was a remarkably thorough and authoritative witness" who recalled "particular events and particular meetings."
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 8:47:45 AM
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12 injured as explosions hit explosives warehouse in Iraq
Some reports attributed the explosions to a drone attack, while others claimed that the explosions were caused by a fire caused by improper storage.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/15/2019 8:51:47 AM
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Yisrael Beytenu sources: Likud officials trying to discredit Liberman
According to sources within the party, senior Likud activists were asked to provide unusual material and events which are supposed to incriminate his professional and personal conduct.
By ANNA BRESKY/MA'ARIV \
10/15/2019 12:31:03 PM
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LeBron James: Rockets GM 'wasn't educated' when he sent Hong Kong tweet
The Lakers played two exhibition games in China against the Brooklyn Nets last week, but the NBA canceled media availability for the teams during the trip.
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 8:12:10 AM
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Jailed Catalan separatist leader says new referendum unavoidable
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 8:19:04 AM
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Rouhani: Too early to determine who launched missiles at Iranian tanker
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/15/2019 9:02:26 AM
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Fire breaks out at Weizmann Institute, no injuries reported
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/15/2019 9:24:02 AM
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The Plum Guide comes to Tel Aviv
By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN \
10/15/2019 9:38:39 AM
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European Union experiences sharp rise in antisemitism - study
Most of the antisemitic incidents that occurred this year took place in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, according to FRA.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
10/15/2019 10:28:54 AM
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Sukkah sleepers soaked by thunderstorms throughout Israel
The storms were accentuated by bright flashes of lightning and rolling thunder, marking some of the first strong storms of the rainy season.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/15/2019 12:49:08 PM
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Being a Jew
Beverley Jane Stewart’s artistic transformation of British Jewry.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
10/15/2019 10:32:06 AM
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The artist of re-rooting
Bianca Severijns crafts amazing art works from small shreds of paper.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
10/15/2019 10:39:38 AM
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Netanyahu officially requests pardon for Na'ama Issachar
She was arrested in April for carrying nine grams of cannabis in her checked luggage, before boarding a connecting flight from Russia on her way from India to Israel.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/15/2019 10:15:31 PM
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Cut ‘Forgiveness’ some slack
Forgiveness, the latest movie by Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon.
By HANNAH BROWN \
10/15/2019 10:46:35 AM
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Netanyahu flying to Japan for Emperor's coronation ceremony
A ceremony formally recognizing his ascension to the post will be held on October 22, with the attendance of many world leaders.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/15/2019 1:40:17 PM
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High energy
The ‘Quarter to Africa’ sextet tours the country next week.
By BARRY DAVIS \
10/15/2019 10:52:14 AM
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Tunisia's president elect: Normalization with 'Zionist entity' is treachery
"This is my view on the Zionist entity and it will not change... We are in a situation of war with Zionism, and normalization is treachery."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/15/2019 6:31:39 PM
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Shalom, Serafina
Israel welcomes the newest international outlet of an Italian-American chain.
By BUZZY GORDON \
10/15/2019 11:08:40 AM
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China urges Turkey to halt military action in Syria-foreign ministry
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 11:10:45 AM
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Online Portal Closes for Wonga Compensation Claims
The deadline for compensation claims against payday lender Wonga has now officially closed.
By Leo Giosuè \
10/15/2019 11:11:27 AM
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Tel Mond’s Exotic Restaurant
It felt like the first evening of autumn (sorry, fall for the Americans) and it was possible to sit comfortably outside without being too hot or cold.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
10/15/2019 11:22:09 AM
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L’chaim!
Sampling the holiday spirit at Israel’s Premium Wine Shop
By DANIELA MICHAL GLEISER \
10/15/2019 11:27:14 AM
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Syrian army deploys in northern Syria city of Manbij - Syrian state TV
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 11:59:49 AM
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Massive wildfires rage in Lebanon, arson suspected
Some officials called out the Lebanese government for not responding better to the emergency situation.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/15/2019 1:10:13 PM
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Turkey detains four Kurdish mayors in dawn raids
The HDP said 151 of its members, including district officials, had been detained over the past week since Turkey and its Syrian rebel allies launched the assault.
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 2:34:25 PM
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Syrian Kurdish-led authority: 275,000 displaced by Turkish offensive
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 12:30:12 PM
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Jordan-Israel peace treaty under threat - Jordanian parliament speaker
"We in Jordan, who are signatory to a peace treaty with the Israeli occupation government, see today that this peace is under threat, in light of the blatant violation of its terms."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/16/2019 1:29:56 AM
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U.N. urges Turkey to investigate executions in Syria
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 2:20:06 PM
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Chief Rabbi: We must do all in our power to help the Kurdish people
The rabbinate said that it is Israel's moral duty to act on this matter immediately before it is too late for the Kurdish people.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/15/2019 1:32:30 PM
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Impeachment inquiry, Warren-Biden matchup highlight U.S. Democratic debate
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 1:01:57 PM
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Syrian rebel force: It was mostly Kurdish militants who entered Manbij
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 1:08:12 PM
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Turkey says Kurdish fighters launch attack from Syria's Manbij, kill one soldier
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 1:35:53 PM
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Volkswagen postpones final decision on Turkey plant
European Union countries agreed on Monday to limit arms exports to Turkey, while U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Turkey.
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 1:42:23 PM
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Anti-racism body: England game should have been abandoned
"It's now time for UEFA to step up and show some leadership. For far too long, they have consistently failed to take effective action."
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 1:56:06 PM
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Germany's Scholz calls for coordinated approach to convince Turkey to end Syria operation
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 2:02:59 PM
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Largest photovoltaic power plant in Israel to commence operations
"This is another significant project that will generate electricity for tens of thousands of Israeli homes with clean energy," said Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz.
By EYTAN HALON \
10/15/2019 5:47:37 PM
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Former PM Olmert slams Netanyahu for 'strategic failure' on Iran
Olmert looks at Trump’s Syria decision and Turkey’s attacks on Kurds, and argues that they are more examples of why Israel can only rely on itself.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
10/15/2019 6:52:43 PM
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Five struck by lightning on Zikim Beach
“We were hanging out at an abandoned beach when lightning struck the sand and knocked us to the ground,” said Elazar Hazut of Beersheba from his hospital bed. “I ask for Israelis to pray for us.”
By ALON EINHORN,TZVI JOFFRE \
10/15/2019 9:58:11 PM
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NATO worried about effects of Turkey's Syria offensive on fight against Islamic State
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 2:21:50 PM
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Kremlin envoy calls Turkish military operation in Syria 'unacceptable' - Ifax
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 2:32:55 PM
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RAFAEL delivers first TROPHY APS to the U.S. Army
Four tank brigades expected to be outfitted with defense system.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
10/15/2019 6:45:06 PM
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‘Tortured’ Palestinian suspect expected to be sent back to Shin Bet
Both IDF courts and the Supreme Court rejected Arbid’s defense lawyers’ previous requests to release him from being a detainee on the grounds that the Shin Bet allegedly beat him into a coma.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/16/2019 1:25:30 AM
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Hunter Biden defends overseas work in interview, but expresses regret
Hunter Biden said he "did nothing wrong at all" in an interview with ABC News that aired on Tuesday, but conceded he may have provided an opening to attacks on his father.
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 3:45:29 PM
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Bulgarian soccer chief quits after racist abuse during England match
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 4:22:14 PM
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Ex-Olympic champion and mayor quits Hungary's ruling party over sex tape
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 4:31:33 PM
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Google funds climate-change deniers – report
"When it comes to regulation of technology, Google has to find friends wherever they can and I think it is wise that the company does not apply litmus tests to who they support," a source said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/15/2019 5:16:00 PM
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Three more cities join Tel Aviv's Shabbat public transportation initiative
The cities of Ramat Gan, Ramat HaSharon and Givatayim have all recently joined the new urban transportation initiative led by the Tel Aviv municipality, attempting to connect most of central Israel.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
10/15/2019 5:36:55 PM
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Russian hacker moved to different holding cell to ensure his safety
Russia offered to free Na’ama Issachar in exchange for the hacker, but Israel declined the offer.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
10/15/2019 6:53:04 PM
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Avigdor Liberman blames Likud for political stalemate
Liberman also complained that the Likud has repeatedly accused him of being willing to support a minority left-wing government.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
10/15/2019 5:06:26 PM
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The scramble for eastern Syria: ISIS prisoners, Russia, Assad, Turkey
Eastern Syria was plunged into chaos by the Trump decision, but attempts to make the ship a bit more stable have also been frustrated by how large and complex the area is.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
10/15/2019 5:06:06 PM
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French women get long sentences for failed Notre Dame car bombing attempt
One of the women enticed her fellow defendant to join the plot by posing online as a male Islamist militant seeking a bride, French media reported. They got sentenced to 30 and 25 years.
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 7:34:18 PM
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Bus operators to protest sudden budget cuts in Jerusalem
The Finance Ministry announced it would immediately reduce monthly subsidy payments to the companies by 20% – a cut estimated to be worth NIS 60 million per month.
By EYTAN HALON \
10/15/2019 5:23:09 PM
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Alleged Cyprus gang-rape victim: The Israelis raped me, the police lied
The British women said that she was afraid Cyprus police will harm her unless she withdraws her accusations against the Israelis.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
10/15/2019 6:20:26 PM
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A Russian hacker and an Israeli cannabis possessor - Analysis
Although it seems that Israel will not turn Burkov over to Russia in a trade for Issachar, Russia has reasons to think such hard ball might work.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/15/2019 6:57:22 PM
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Iran economy to shrink 9.5% this year amid tighter U.S. sanctions - IMF
The fund said Iran, along with other emerging market economies, continues to experience "very severe macroeconomic distress."
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 6:16:29 PM
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UK's Johnson and NATO's Stoltenberg: Turkish operation in Syria must end
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 6:41:23 PM
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German politician says Halle shooting caused ‘only property damage’
Roland Ulbrich, a member of Alternative for Germany, claimed the shooting was “not even attempted murder.”
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
10/15/2019 7:34:11 PM
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Soccer match, Abbas visit to Riyadh a sign of warming ties
A PA official said that the Saudis need the Palestinians as much as the Palestinians need them because they are facing widespread criticism from many Arabs because of their role in war in Yemen.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
10/16/2019 1:37:29 AM
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Hundreds rally in support of the Kurds in Tel Aviv
"The Kurds stopped a world-wide disaster. Israel could and should do more.”
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
10/15/2019 11:16:57 PM
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5 Jewish things to watch for at tonight’s Democratic debate
Here are five things from a Jewish perspective to watch for when Democrats take the stage.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
10/15/2019 7:36:00 PM
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Benjamin Netanyahu not flying to Japan days before deadline to form government
A visit next week would have allowed him to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito scheduled for October 22-24.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/15/2019 8:25:11 PM
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Ra’anana Symphonette is all in the family
The first concert of the 2019-20 season will highlight the musical works of the Schumann family: Robert, Clara, and Johannes Brahms, their close friend and “almost adopted” son.
By SARAH HERSHENSON \
10/15/2019 8:30:14 PM
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Kremlin envoy says Turkish military must not stay in Syria
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 8:37:07 PM
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Art Review: Between art history and humdrum kitsch
The solitary lamb, emblematic of the people of Israel is indeed a powerful image.
By DANIEL SHORKEND \
10/15/2019 8:42:20 PM
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A love letter from South Africa’
The world premiere of Daniel The Musical took place on October 10 at the Jerusalem Theater, with a South African cast of 30 talented singers, dancers and actors.
By STEVE LINDE \
10/15/2019 8:46:48 PM
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Time to celebrate Mehta
Sating farewell to the master conductor.
By SARAH HERSHENSON \
10/15/2019 8:54:04 PM
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Grapevine: A passage from India
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
10/15/2019 9:18:27 PM
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Think About It: A break for Yom Kippur
The most curious sight I observed the following morning was a group of around a dozen youngsters on bicycles at the crossroads of Gaza-Chernichovsky.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
10/15/2019 9:34:11 PM
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FIFA may extend punishments globally after racism at Bulgaria vs. England
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Bulgaria for racist behaviour, including Nazi salutes and chants, and against England for not providing enough traveling stewards.
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 9:39:30 PM
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October 16, 2019: EU continues to delude itself
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
10/15/2019 9:45:24 PM
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Netanyahu officially requests pardon for Na'ama Issachar
She was arrested in April for carrying nine grams of cannabis in her checked luggage, before boarding a connecting flight from Russia on her way from India to Israel.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
10/15/2019 9:49:21 PM
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Free to ride
The routes being considered would not impact or affect religious residents of the city, and will not pass through neighborhoods that have a large religious population.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
10/15/2019 9:51:08 PM
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Netanyahu's turn is counting down without any progress - Analysis
Netanyahu hasn’t given up yet and is keeping his mandate with over a week until the October 24 deadline.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/16/2019 11:34:26 AM
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Encountering Peace: Deafening silence
While Israel is not in the position to send in troops to the frontlines and to force the Turkish army back over its own border, we have a moral obligation to stand with the victims.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
10/15/2019 9:55:51 PM
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Evangelical Zionists and the Feast of Tabernacles
Today, the Feast of Tabernacles’ celebrations in Jerusalem has become a magnet for tens of thousands of Evangelical Friends of Zion from every continent.
By MIKE EVANS \
10/15/2019 9:58:41 PM
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Eight days left to coalition talks but unity government still not close
Coalition battle escalates into all-out war between Likud, Yisrael Beytenu.
By LAHAV HARKOV,GIL HOFFMAN,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/15/2019 10:31:57 PM
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35-year-old murdered in Umm al-Fahm, Police investigates the scene
In past weeks, there have been widespread protests among Israeli Arabs against the rise in violent crime in the Arabic sector.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/16/2019 3:40:44 PM
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On the throne of Israeli geeks: Writer Brandon Sanderson honored at ICon
The metaphorical throne of honor was sat upon in the past by Neil Gaiman and Orson Scott Card.
By AARON REICH \
10/16/2019 5:34:41 PM
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Russia says 'unacceptable' Turkish incursion into Syria must be temporary
In Russia's strongest criticism since Turkey launched its military operation last week, President Vladimir Putin's envoy for Syria indicated Moscow wanted Ankara to wrap up its offensive soon.
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 11:00:04 PM
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Pence will urge Syria ceasefire in Thursday meeting with Turkey's Erdogan
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 11:10:25 PM
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Pence, Giuliani will not cooperate in U.S. House impeachment inquiry
"This appears to be an unconstitutional, baseless, and illegitimate 'impeachment inquiry,'" Guiliani's lawyer, Jon Sale, told the House Intelligence Committee in a letter.
By REUTERS \
10/16/2019 1:46:07 AM
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U.S. Sen. Graham says he will introduce Turkey sanctions bill on Thursday
By REUTERS \
10/15/2019 11:52:21 PM
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Lebanese blame government for blazes
Activists, experts call state’s preparedness a failure in face of seasonal wildfires
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
10/15/2019 11:53:43 PM