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US strikes al-Qaida-linked target in Libya
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 12:09:12 AM
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Jerusalem light rail pelted with stones near Shuafat
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 12:22:10 AM
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Man badly injured in car-truck accident
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 12:33:10 AM
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US Navy christens ship for former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Giffords was the first Jewish woman elected to statewide office in Arizona.
By JTA \
6/15/2015 1:14:45 AM
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Netanyahu wins fateful Likud vote
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/15/2015 1:22:10 AM
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Analysis: Foreign Ministry to UNHRC - Bring it on; but is Israel really ready?
Foreign Ministry’s robust report on the 2014 Gaza war was meant to strike hard and deep at the United Nations Human Rights Council report.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/15/2015 1:34:24 AM
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Doctors come out against bill to force-feed prisoners
Doctors associations object because it places responsibility on physicians to carry out invasive treatment of prisoners in spite of their preference and right to autonomy.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/15/2015 2:09:43 AM
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Why Pamela Geller’s Political Rhetoric Is Based On Prejudice
By H. A. Goodman \
6/15/2015 2:36:35 AM
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Libya: US strike kills senior militant
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 2:42:09 AM
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Boy riding camel killed by train
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 2:50:43 AM
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Netanyahu wins fateful Likud vote
Netanyahu's proposal received 1,557 votes, which was 57.9 percent.
By GIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN,JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 3:00:01 AM
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Haredi party aims to get its male and female lawyers seats in the Israel Bar Association
Among the party’s goals are haredim – both men and women – serving as judges, eventually even on the Supreme Court.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/15/2015 4:16:46 AM
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Outdoor library opens in German Colony park
At least 100 people attended the library’s opening on Sunday.
By JASON SHALTIEL \
6/15/2015 4:26:36 AM
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Ole! Jews aboard!
By ANASTASIA MECHAN \
6/15/2015 4:49:00 AM
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US confirms veteran militant in Libya was target of air strike
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 5:34:00 AM
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Spanish attitudes on immigration may have hobbled return law
The new law, which allows for the repatriation of Sephardi Jews, has been touted by politicians in Madrid as a grand gesture aimed at reconciliation and the righting of a historic wrong.
By SAM SOKOL \
6/15/2015 5:39:59 AM
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‘Post,’ Limmud FSU launch Soviet Jewry exhibition
The 50-image exhibit will be displayed in California, Washington, DC, Florida, Canada, Jerusalem and in other cities throughout the world.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/15/2015 6:03:37 AM
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Cyprus president first head of state to be hosted by Rivlin
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/15/2015 6:06:07 AM
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NBA: Blatt, Cavaliers on the brink after falling to Warriors to Game 5
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 7:08:58 AM
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God Loves Gays
By R.P. Nettelhorst \
6/15/2015 7:13:52 AM
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NBA: Blatt, Cavaliers on the brink after falling to Warriors in Game 5
Stephen Curry scored 37 points and the Warriors withstood a 40-point triple-double from LeBron James to grab a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
6/15/2015 7:14:20 AM
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Eilat stuns Maccabi to force Game 5
Southerners tie semifinal series at 2-2 after impressive home victory; deciding match on Wednesday.
By ALLON SINAI \
6/15/2015 8:10:48 AM
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Shatilov into European Games floor final, targeting all-around next
Israeli gym nast Alex Shatilov progressed to the final of the floor exercise at the European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan, from second place overall.
By ALLON SINAI \
6/15/2015 8:14:00 AM
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Row, row, row your boat
Tel Aviv University beats Weizmann Institute at Israel’s first university boat race.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
6/15/2015 8:22:51 AM
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Controversial documentary about Rabin assassin to be screened at Jerusalem film festival
By MAARIV ONLINE \
6/15/2015 8:24:19 AM
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Controversial film about Rabin assassin to be screened at Jerusalem festival
The film, Beyond the Fear, features interviews with Amir’s relatives, including his wife, Larissa, and his mother, Geula Amir.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
6/15/2015 8:29:52 AM
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Clash with Regev intensifies with actor's controversial 'animals' remark
"Artists must also know that even in a difficult argument one must choose to remain human," Herzog said.
By ARIK BENDER,CARMIT SAPIR VITZ \
6/15/2015 8:55:36 AM
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Egyptians on social media aghast over Golda Meir display at Giza museum
The head of the museum, Abdel-Salam Raged, apologized in the face of the negative reaction.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 9:28:52 AM
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Saudi planes strike Yemen's capital ahead of talks
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 9:38:57 AM
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Sudan's Bashir in South Africa, leaving Monday
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 10:02:36 AM
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Rock veterans Manfred Mann, Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward announce Israel shows
The pop group will be returning to Israel after an 11-year absence.
By DAVID BRINN \
6/15/2015 10:25:12 AM
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ADL chief Foxman says Israel takes US Jews for granted
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 10:31:55 AM
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ADL chief Foxman says Israel takes US Jews for granted
During an appearance in New York, Foxman warned that Israel’s base of support in the US was eroding due to the perceived intransigence of its government.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 10:40:21 AM
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Analysis: Likud, the anti-ISIS party
As strong as the Likud central committee's desire is to empower itself, its loyalty to its leader is stronger.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/15/2015 10:41:34 AM
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Kenya says kills al Shabaab commander and possibly militant Briton
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 10:48:29 AM
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HU plant scientist makes sesame seeds a growth area in global food production
Dr. Zvi Peleg wins Kaye Innovation Award for recognizing ancient crop’s ability to feed a hungry world.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/15/2015 10:52:39 AM
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Body washes ashore in beach in Nahariya
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 11:05:42 AM
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Not 'PC,' let the convicted terrorists kill themselves
By Batya Medad \
6/15/2015 11:26:03 AM
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CHP leader: Turkish opposition parties should form government after election
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 11:35:30 AM
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Yesh Atid MK Jelin slams gov't for 'boycotting' UNHRC Gaza probe
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 12:04:27 PM
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Iranian official to discuss Yemen at Islamic talks in Saudi Arabia
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 12:08:13 PM
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El Al slammed for new high heels rule for flight attendants
Yacimovich: All the male El Al managers should put on heels for work.
By NIV ELIS,MAYA PELLEG \
6/15/2015 12:11:18 PM
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UN's Ban calls for two-week ceasefire in Yemen talks
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 12:20:57 PM
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Analysis: Hezbollah and Israel's common interest in Syria
Israel is preparing for an emergency in which it will have to absorb tens of thousands of Druse refugees, or as a last resort use its air force to defend them.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
6/15/2015 4:07:33 PM
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Likud MK to A-G: Reconsider charges against police officer filmed beating Ethiopian soldier
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 12:51:51 PM
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New Israeli device enables jet to take over if pilot passes out
Elbit's Canary has been developed in conjunction with the Defense Ministry, and uses sensors made by the Israeli start-up LifeBEAM.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/15/2015 1:18:35 PM
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'Israel, Hamas both committed war crimes during Gaza conflict'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 1:32:27 PM
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'Israel, Hamas both committed war crimes in Gaza conflict,' Schabas says
In an interview with Channel 2, jurist William Schabas lamented Israel’s decision not to cooperate with UN investigators, who are due to release their findings this week.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 1:36:45 PM
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Netanyahu steps up attacks on UN Human Rights Council before it releases Gaza report
PM meets with visiting Polish FM Grzegorz Schetyna.
By HERB KEINON \
6/15/2015 2:04:48 PM
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The resurgence of Jewish life in Poland
“Jewish life in Poland is thriving in a way that you won’t see anywhere else in Europe,” said Jonathan Ornstein, director of the Jewish Community Center in Krakow.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/15/2015 2:21:07 PM
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State minister: Sudanese president Bashir leaves South Africa
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 2:26:44 PM
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Minister: Yemen ready to discuss cease-fire if Houthis withdraw
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 2:35:15 PM
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JPost News: June 15, 2015
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 3:06:13 PM
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Iranian cleric: Obama wants nuclear deal in order to become 'the hero of America'
Amad Khatami claims if nuclear deal does not pass, Obama will fall into crisis.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 3:18:38 PM
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Russia threatens to boost forces in West, says US aggression reminiscent of Cold War
Russian official quoted as saying US move to store heavy military equipment in the Baltics and eastern Europe would be "the most aggressive step by the Pentagon and NATO" since the Cold War.
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 3:23:40 PM
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Netanyahu expenses probe turns into criminal investigation
Earlier this year, the State Comptroller said the Netanyahu family’s use of state funds could raise criminal issues.
By AVIRAM ZINO/MAARIV HASHAVUA,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/15/2015 3:34:46 PM
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Chad government blames Boko Haram for blasts, says 27 dead
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 3:49:20 PM
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After fleeing Syria's war, chef becomes a star in Gaza
After opening "Soryana", Our Syria, in Gaza's upscale neighborhood , Wareef Hameedo will take on the small screen, with his own 30 part cooking series.
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 3:59:23 PM
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First quarter tourism revenue sinks to 5-year low
Tourism is still reeling in the aftermath of the 50-day war with Gaza last summer.
By NIV ELIS \
6/15/2015 3:59:37 PM
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The game of mis-truths
By Lawrence Polyakov \
6/15/2015 4:04:35 PM
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Egypt extends opening of Rafah crossing into Gaza for two days
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 4:10:33 PM
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Syrian Kurds seize control of main road, encircle Islamic State town
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 4:14:17 PM
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Dutch government postpones release of survey showing anti-Semitism among Muslim youth
According to the findings, Israel invoked the least favorable reactions, with 13 percent of Christians expressing negative feelings as opposed to 62 percent of Muslims.
By JTA \
6/15/2015 4:51:18 PM
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Russian official sees Iran nuclear deal being reached on time
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 4:53:55 PM
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Watch: Israel gets 'animated' about Gaza war coverage
Foreign Ministry takes a stab at the international media's coverage of the Palestinian enclave in a satirical, animated video.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 5:04:25 PM
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South African court issues arrest warrant for Sudanese president after flight from country
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 5:06:16 PM
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Over 50,000 lawyers to vote for Bar Association leaders
Relations with courts, structure of law councils in balance; 'Post' speaks to the candidates.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/15/2015 5:31:42 PM
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IDF's Cyber Defense units 'simulate attack on alien threat'
The units were asked to launch mock attacks on the 'alien' communication networks, defenses, and attack capabilities.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/15/2015 5:39:09 PM
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Deputy health minister threatens doctors who will refuse to force-feed security prisoners
Litzman denounces IMA chirman for saying association would tell its medical professionals not to force feed hunger strikers in Israeli jails, day after cabinet okays bill in implement such measures.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/15/2015 5:40:57 PM
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US-led coalition launches 16 air strikes against ISIS in Iraq
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 5:45:25 PM
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Sexual frustration pushing young Muslims in UK to join ISIS, new film suggests
Director Deeyah Khan's film, Exposure: Jihad, features interviews with young Muslims who have been drawn in by jihadi groups such as ISIS.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/15/2015 6:06:22 PM
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Spanish councilman who favored burning of Jews resigns as cultural head
Zapata, who was sworn in on Saturday, tweeted in 2011 “How do you fit five million Jews in a SEAT 600 [a Spanish automobile]? In the ashtray.”
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
6/15/2015 6:11:57 PM
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IDF Northern Command chief: We are busy with Hezbollah in Syria
Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi says northern sector changing rapidly, "and we must know how to change."
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/15/2015 6:19:00 PM
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Advancing peace by making Israel the Jewish State and settlements a part of Jewish world
By Vladimir Minkov \
6/15/2015 6:21:52 PM
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Environment Ministry launches plan to reduce air pollution in Haifa Bay region
Ministry publishes main principles of plan after environment ministers met over the weekend with city's mayor, members of task force appointed 2 weeks ago for formulating such a program.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/15/2015 6:31:30 PM
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Reuters witness: Sudanese president Bashir arrives in Khartoum
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 6:36:21 PM
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The end of tipping? Hadash MK introduces bill on waiters' rights
Legislation submitted by Joint List lawmaker Dov Hanin would not allow restaurants to count tips toward waiter salaries.
By NIV ELIS \
6/15/2015 6:36:41 PM
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Shots fired at Arkansas Air Force base, one injured
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 6:38:39 PM
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Ir David: Panel member had conflict of interest in ruling
NGO says architect previously signed a petition condemning Elad’s excavations in east Jerusalem.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/15/2015 7:02:29 PM
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'Sardine Protests' on hold while parents' union and education ministry hold talks
Chair of Education Committee scolds director-general of education ministry
By HAYAH GOLDLIST-EICHLER \
6/15/2015 7:09:42 PM
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Syrian Kurds reportedly take positions outside Islamic State stronghold
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 7:10:15 PM
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Israeli student group turned away from Louvre
Refusal to accommodate Israeli educator's reservations at two separate institutes, results in both internal and police investigations.
By SAM SOKOL \
6/15/2015 7:44:37 PM
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Nusra Front: ISIS planning attack in northern Lebanon
Islamic State sleeper cells in Lebanon would allegedly be called into action against the Lebanese army
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
6/15/2015 7:45:26 PM
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Litzman opposes ban on tobacco adverts that feature in Hassidic newspapers
Litzman, a Gur hassid, is known to be closely associated with publications that publish smoking ads in a "religious" context.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/15/2015 8:07:12 PM
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Syria says at least 23 killed in rebel shelling in Aleppo
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 8:22:20 PM
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Cyprus Foreign Minister confirms suspicion of Hezbollah bomb plot against Jews, Israelis
A 26-year-old Lebanese-Canadian man is in custody related to the discovery of explosive material found in a home in Larnaca.
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 8:23:02 PM
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Comptroller to probe alleged sale of absorption center building, eviction of immigrants
State Comptroller Joseph Shapira claims he never received vital transcripts from Israel Lands Administration
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/15/2015 8:36:41 PM
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Ya'alon: Criticism of Gaza operation not consistent with situation on the ground
Ahead of UNHRC report on last summer's conflict, defense minister takes stand in defense of IDF conduct.
By ARIK BENDER \
6/15/2015 8:38:03 PM
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Italian chief of staff in Israel for a visit
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/15/2015 8:40:00 PM
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Will defeating Islamic State take more than a generation?
This would indeed have a major impact on the world order, or better said, world disorder.
By MANFRED GERSTENFELD \
6/15/2015 9:15:38 PM
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Israel’s banking oligopoly leaves customers complaining and small firms gasping for credit
Ambition must be matched with action to break up Israel’s harmful banking oligopoly that leaves customers frustrated and small businesses short of credit.
By ALEX BENEDYK \
6/15/2015 9:20:07 PM
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In praise of datlashim
By BRIAN BLUM \
6/15/2015 9:20:40 PM
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Supply is the key
More housing units need to be built to keep up with a combination of high natural growth and low interest rates.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
6/15/2015 9:24:23 PM
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Ministers reject opposition MK’s LGBT rights bill
Proposed legislation would make any law prohibiting discrimination based on gender, age, country of origin, etc. apply to LGBT people as well.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/15/2015 9:25:52 PM
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Russian security company says Iran talks spyware masqueraded under Foxconn name
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 9:29:42 PM
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Avoiding nuclear war: Israel’s strategic options
A nuclear war in the Middle East is no longer inconceivable.
By LOUIS RENÉ BERES \
6/15/2015 9:34:44 PM
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Rules of war
Does the UN Human Rights Council’s failure to condemn Saudi Arabia in Yemen or US attacks in Syria represent a hate crime?
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
6/15/2015 9:46:06 PM
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Borderline Views: Remembering Louis Jacobs
My father was one of three Orthodox rabbis of the time who openly supported Jacobs as a colleague and a teacher, bringing much of the communal strife into the family home.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
6/15/2015 9:50:28 PM
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UN official: ‘Those who violated human rights in Gaza should be prosecuted'
Zeid Ra’ad Al-Hussein: "It is my hope the [UNHRC Gaza] report will pave the way for justice to be done to all civilians who fell victim to the fighting last year."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/15/2015 9:52:08 PM
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Report: MK Hazan sexually harassed employees at Tel Aviv bar
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/15/2015 9:52:53 PM
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Culture of prostitution
Walking in my neighborhood was at times unpleasant, but it wasn’t frightening until March 19.
By REBECCA HUGHES \
6/15/2015 9:54:40 PM
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A lesson from the Diaspora
Why is the pluralism I encountered in the US nonexistent back home?
By ALANA AMELAN \
6/15/2015 10:00:27 PM
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US’s Orthodox Union supports freedom of prayer for Jews on Temple Mount
"We urge all parties involved to abide by the law and by current regulations at the Temple Mount to reduce tensions at this volatile holy site," says Peace Now.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD,SAM SOKOL \
6/15/2015 10:01:07 PM
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Haredi ‘shlom bayit’and the health of the Jewish state
Academics have branded the haredim as abusers of social norms and accuse them of entering a state of “voluntary poverty”.
By JULIE KROUB \
6/15/2015 10:06:00 PM
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Regev: We won’t fund those who slander Israel
Politicians across spectrum denounce actor who called Likud voters “cud-chewing cattle;” Netanyahu: Cutting funds is not censorship, freedom of speech is not a question.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/15/2015 10:10:50 PM
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Retirement in Israel
The age of retirement for the physically and mentally sound should be changed to 75 years old
By GABRIEL A. SIVAN \
6/15/2015 10:16:47 PM
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Report: MK Hazan sexually harassed employees at Tel Aviv bar
Likud lawmaker denies report aired on Channel 10; Meretz MK urges A-G to open criminal investigation into allegations.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/15/2015 10:20:06 PM
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Peter ‘Punish Israel’ Beinart’s hostility to fellow Jews
BDS has no interest in protesting an occupation. If it did it would be boycotting Apple products, which are made in China.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
6/15/2015 10:21:26 PM
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Monitor: Kurdish forces seize most of Islamic State-controlled border town
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 10:24:33 PM
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Sold-out alt-J shows change venues, add tickets
The most-coveted ticket of the summer concert season has just become available.
By DAVID BRINN \
6/15/2015 10:32:36 PM
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Rock veterans Manfred Mann, Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward announce Israel shows
The Progressive Rock band will be returning to Israel after an 11-year absence.
By DAVID BRINN \
6/15/2015 10:39:51 PM
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Report: Islamic Jihad threatens to break Gaza 'cease-fire' if Israel stops new flotilla
Palestinian terror organization says group closely monitoring Swedish ship en route to break naval blockade on Strip.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2015 12:58:57 PM
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Jerusalem Film Fest to open with Moretti and close with ‘The Godfather’
The festival will show more than 200 movies from over 40 countries
By HANNAH BROWN \
6/15/2015 10:45:46 PM
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Livni in London: We expect UNHRC report to be 'twisted and anti-Israel'
in London, former foreign minister defends Israel to key British officials.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/15/2015 11:00:16 PM
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Case 512: State witness says was present at meeting where mob killings were planned
Number of state witnesses in case now at least 6; lawyer for underworld figures ask police in court about meetings where mob hits allegedly planned.
By BEN HARTMAN \
6/15/2015 11:11:31 PM
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Former Florida governor Jeb Bush announces bid for 2016 Republican presidential run
By REUTERS \
6/15/2015 11:13:48 PM