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Israelis shine on grass, mat, track and water
Soccer clubs kick off qualifying • Judoka Sasson takes gold • Husband, wife qualify for Olympics • Rowers medal
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
7/16/2019 12:11:48 AM
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Saudi vice minister of defense says met with U.N. envoy to Yemen
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 12:41:37 AM
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Netanyahu offered major concessions to haredim in coalition negotiations
Likud agreed to wide-ranging concessions to the haredi parties following the April 9 election, including tough restrictions on construction work on Shabbat and gutting haredi enlistment legislation.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/16/2019 7:15:48 AM
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Iranian Foreign Minister: Europe not ready to save nuclear deal
Since the US withdrew from the agreement, European countries have implemented a system of trade with Iran limited to food and medicines.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 1:43:58 AM
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Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib: The President should be impeached
The four progressive Congresswomen that President Trump slammed on Twitter, said in a press conference that Trump is promoting a white nationalist agenda.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
7/17/2019 1:08:43 AM
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Iran judiciary confirms arrest of French-Iranian scholar, gives no details
Science Po anthropologist Fariba Adelkhah is considered one of the leading experts on the Islamic Republic.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,REUTERS \
7/16/2019 11:18:44 AM
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Republican Jewish Coalition: Congresswomen are communists who hate Jews, America
Sen. Lindsey Graham says a group of progressive Democratic congresswomen are “a bunch of communists. They hate Israel. They hate our own country.”
By BEN SALES/JTA \
7/16/2019 2:51:33 AM
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How Jews have reacted to Trump’s tweets targeting Democratic congresswomen
In a series of follow-up tweets, Trump said the representatives all “hate Israel with a true and unbridled passion” and have “made Israel feel abandoned by the U.S.”
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
7/16/2019 6:42:37 PM
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Pompeo hopes U.S., North Korea can be 'more creative' in nuclear talks
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 2:58:44 AM
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Group of U.S. Congress members to visit D.C. Holocaust Memorial
“Now, more than ever, it is important to rededicate ourselves to the work of remembering the Holocaust and learning the lessons of the attempt to eliminate European Jewry.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 3:24:41 AM
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U.S. Representative AOC raised $1.2 million in Q2
Her fundraising haul leaves her well positioned ahead of when she is likely to run for re-election in 2020.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 1:50:53 PM
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Trump officials headline conference focusing on the ‘new antisemitism’
U.S. Attorney General William Barr called anti-Semitism a “cancer” at a Department of Justice summit on the topic.
By OMRI NAHMIAS,ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA \
7/16/2019 6:59:15 PM
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French gov't supports youth project with ties to Palestinian terror group
On July 10, 2019, at the Jerusalem French Institute a new youth program for east Jerusalem was launched in the presence of UN employees in coordination with the Al Bustan center.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 4:30:06 AM
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Orthodox newspaper’s editor called gay rights movement ‘evil’
Elliot Resnick’s comments were the focus Saturday of a piece published on Medium by Chaim Levin, an advocate for LGBTQ acceptance in the Orthodox community.
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
7/16/2019 4:32:37 AM
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Latin American Jews still don’t have justice after the AMIA massacre
Despite years of activity and rhetoric, justice has not been achieved for the victims, their families and Latin American Jewry — 85 people were killed and 300 injured.
By SHARON NAZARIAN/JTA \
7/17/2019 2:42:25 PM
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Dublin City Council wants to renovate Ireland’s oldest Jewish cemetery
The Ballybough Cemetery was founded in 1718 but has been closed since 1978.
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
7/16/2019 4:44:44 AM
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Which Democratic 2020 contenders would move embassy back to Tel Aviv?
While several candidates criticized the move, they said they didn’t think returning it to Tel Aviv would accomplish much.
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
7/16/2019 4:52:39 AM
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New Zealand lawmaker says Jesus’ mom was ‘Palestinian refugee’
Golriz Ghahraman on Thursday wrote on Twitter: “They were literally Palestinian refugees. And she (Mary) normally had her hair covered because that’s what modesty looked like in her culture…”
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
7/16/2019 5:08:04 AM
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Pakistan re-opens airspace for civil aviation
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 5:36:54 AM
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BBC restricts content of its Persian TV channel at Iran's request - report
In the past the broadcaster has been more tough on Tehran, complaining to the UN about treatment of its Persian employees.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/17/2019 1:40:33 AM
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New F-35 'Adir' fighter jets land in Israel
With close air-support capabilities and a massive array of sensors, pilots of the stealth jet have an unparalleled access to information while in the air.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 6:08:30 AM
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U.S. will keep Zarif from 'roaming' beyond 6-block radius in NY
The problem for Washington is that if Iran's foreign minister can’t meet anyone, then how can a diplomatic resolution be reached?
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/16/2019 12:26:16 PM
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Highway 1 congested after cargo fell on road
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 6:48:03 AM
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Why does it take ten months to deploy Turkey’s S-400s? - analysis
Speaking symbolically on the third anniversary of the 2016 attempted coup against him, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that eight planes had landed with parts of the S-400.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/17/2019 1:21:22 AM
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Undersea quake near Indonesia's Bali causes panic, minor damage
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 7:29:30 AM
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Ilhan Omar ‘would be in the KKK,' human rights activist warns
Human rights lawyer Brooke Goldstein said during a June interview on Fox News that Omar hides behind being a woman and a Muslim as she attacks Jews.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 12:04:49 PM
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Zarif: US playing with fire
United States is generally required to allow access to the United Nations for foreign diplomats. But Washington says it can deny visas for "security, terrorism, and foreign policy" reasons.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/16/2019 7:09:47 PM
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IDF soldier in West Bank claims vehicle tried to hit him, fires at it
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 8:47:20 AM
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COGAT: Hamas summer camp trains kids to 'commit acts of terror'
"Imagine what they could be learning instead," read the COGAT tweet.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/11/2020 2:33:58 PM
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Muslim organizations across U.S. react to Trump's controversial remarks
"President Trump's remarks today are a dangerous new low that will lead to more death threats on Congresswoman Omar and a surge in bigotry against American Muslims."
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
7/16/2019 6:41:19 PM
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How to straighten your teeth without braces but with innovative technologies. The complete guide
Your smile has a huge impact on your overall appearance and the first impression you give. It turns out that it’s also crucial for self confidence and quality of life.
By ELIAN BRAT \
7/17/2019 11:13:20 AM
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Apple launches all-Arabic App Store for developers
General public to follow in September as company aims to tap potential of Middle East market in first-of-its-kind move.
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
7/16/2019 9:03:10 AM
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MOUs signed between Israel and South Korea
This is Rivlin's second visit to the East Asian nation.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/16/2019 1:22:03 PM
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Palestinian forces shot down an Israeli drone above Gaza skies - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 9:26:24 AM
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Othello Hunter signs with Maccabi Tel Aviv
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 10:03:10 AM
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Palestinians call for investigation into death of Israeli prison detainee
Nassar Taqqa had been held by IPS since June 19 for suspected hostile activity against state security.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
7/16/2019 8:42:36 PM
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FBI finds Epstein kept piles of cash, diamonds and a fake passport
Accused child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein allegedly kept $56m. in cash, former prime minister Ehud Barak distances himself from the scandal.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 10:59:17 AM
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IRAN JUDICIARY SPOKESMAN CONFIRMS ARREST OF FRENCH-IRANIAN SCHOLAR, DECLINES TO GIVE DETAILS - TV
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 10:59:41 AM
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Gush Etzion Regional Council holds conference regarding 'Arab' land theft
The conference is part of the transformation that the Gush Etzion Council has been pushing forwards to over the past year and a half - focusing mainly on protecting state land.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
7/17/2019 4:24:57 AM
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Barak forced to cancel credit card after displaying it in ad
Barak and his campaign team went to a falafel stand on Tel Aviv's Ibn Gvirol.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/17/2019 1:37:16 AM
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Current disputes among the right-wing parties revealed
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 11:21:12 AM
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Meretz officials: no progress in negotiations for union with Labor
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 11:30:46 AM
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Archaeologists unearth prehistoric 9,000-year-old ‘city’ near Jerusalem - watch
Thousands of Neolithic arrow-heads, as well as art and jewelry, were found in a site once housing about 3,000 people.
By EMMA MCAVOY,REBECCA ARATEN \
7/16/2019 10:01:56 PM
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Was Katz's Washington trip kept secret because he is meeting with Arab leaders?
Last month Katz took part in a UN meeting on the environment in Abu Dhabi, with diplomatic officials saying he met with a senior United Arab Emirates official.
By HERB KEINON \
7/16/2019 1:38:50 PM
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UK Activist: Quite openly, we are for the destruction of the State of Israel
"The Palestinians from Israel are "untermensch" or treated as second class citizens," Gerry Downing said.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
7/16/2019 11:56:58 PM
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Suspicion: Several boys raped 11-year-old girl and documented the act
For four months the girl had been admitted to a mental health institute. The boys were released. Police claims that because of their age they cannot be subject to punishment.
By ALON HOCHMON \
7/16/2019 12:29:42 PM
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Are the U.S.-North Korea nuclear talks at risk because of South Korea?
the United States and South Korea were pressing ahead with exercises called Dong Maeng this summer, which the North Korean foreign ministry spokesman called a "rehearsal for war."
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 12:41:46 PM
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IRAN'S KHAMENEI: TEHRAN WILL NOT LEAVE UK PIRACY UNANSWERED
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 12:42:54 PM
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Israeli team's electronic migraine relief band scores European approval
It is the first device of its kind considered safe for outpatient use.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/17/2019 2:39:01 PM
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Lack of working haredi men will cost Israel over $100b. in next decade
This data was calculated using the normally high fertility rates throughout the haredi population, costing the Israeli government around 8,000 NIS a month per each family.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
7/17/2019 4:19:40 AM
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‘Streamline Islam?' New Saudi laws question Saudi alleged openness
While Prince bin Salman attempts to modernize parts of Saudi society, the conservative Kingdom passes new set of restrictions.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 2:03:19 PM
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Trump, Netanyahu are both racists, says Arab MK in defense of congresswomen
Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib have been called antisemitic, Communist and anti-American in a series of tweets by Trump.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/16/2019 6:44:13 PM
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Pink defends photo of kids at Holocaust site
But some Twitter users who said they had lost family in the Holocaust wrote that they did not have a problem with Pink’s photo of her children and that they actually liked it.
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/16/2019 7:04:27 PM
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First Israelis undergo Light Rail workshop in China
Public transportation wagons constructed in the People’s Republic are meant to ease traffic in central Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 2:37:55 PM
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Khamenei says Iran to continue to cut nuclear deal commitments
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 1:54:44 PM
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Cage in Haifa highlights the struggle of women trapped in divorce
The cage was decorated with living room furniture meant to invoke a sense of home, and the visitors who stepped inside were asked to imagine the constricted world of an aguna.
By STEPHANIE WASSERMAN \
7/16/2019 2:02:10 PM
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Chief Rabbi of Poland slammed by board over his support of Jewish prayer
The Board of the Union of Jewish Religious Congregations in Poland slammed the Chief Rabbi claiming his actions were ‘not exemplary.’
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
7/17/2019 4:45:56 PM
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U.S. House of Representatives passes resolution commemorating AMIA bombing
Eighty-five innocent people were killed and scores more wounded when the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association was bombed in Buenos Aires in 1994.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
7/17/2019 1:18:57 AM
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IDF completes drill simulating war in the Gaza Strip
Despite relative calm along border an IDF drone was shot down by militants.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/17/2019 1:42:42 AM
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Bedouin education effort provides example for global development
'Momentum' seeks to increase the number of Bedouin high school graduates in Rahat with high-level matriculation certificates in math
By EYTAN HALON \
7/17/2019 7:04:30 PM
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Netanyahu wants to fly before elections, Foreign Ministry may make that difficult
Netanyahu hoping to fly to Japan at the end of the month, and Ukraine and India before country goes to polls
By HERB KEINON \
7/17/2019 12:44:31 AM
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Jordan appoints new ambassador to Qatar, two years after downgrading ties
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 3:48:53 PM
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Jordan appoints new ambassador to Qatar, two years after downgrading ties
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 4:01:27 PM
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U.S. intel: IRGC forced UAE tanker into Iranian waters - report
Tracking data showed that the UAE tanker drifted off into Iranian waters after 11 p.m. on Saturday and stopped transmitting its location over two days ago.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/18/2019 8:04:43 AM
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Trump slams 'anti-Israel' Democratic congresswomen in yet another tweet
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 4:12:05 PM
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Likud agreed to legalize settlement outposts in coalition agreements
High Court over-ride law not included in coalition agreements because of common desire between Likud, right-wing religious and hared parties to pass such legislation
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/17/2019 12:53:48 AM
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Families of Israeli captives in Gaza meet with Netanyahu
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 5:14:16 PM
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It’s heating up in Israel - summer heat advisory for Wednesday
Time to stock up on ice cream and water - temperatures rising into the high 30s
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 9:44:53 PM
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Trump tells Republicans not show 'weakness' over his congresswomen attacks
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 5:35:24 PM
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Ohana rips PM of Luxembourg for hypocrisy toward Iran's execution of gays
Luxembourg prime minister boycotted an Israeli event because of anti-LGBTQ comments made by Peretz, but welcomed Iran's FM who defended the execution of gay Iranians.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
7/17/2019 6:58:14 PM
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Hezbollah relocates part of its forces to the Lebanon-Syria border
The exposure of intelligence information on the subject four months ago caused a delay in the establishment of Hezbollah in Syria, though it didn't stop the organization.
By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV \
7/16/2019 6:22:03 PM
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Shelly Yachimovich to "take a break from politics"
"This is a long process that is personal and has been going on for an extended period of time," Yacimovich said.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/17/2019 12:47:39 AM
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US: Turkey's purchase of Russia air defense system "disappointing"
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 6:19:32 PM
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'We're leaving France because of antisemitism,' says Jewish couple
Another young family says they're making aliya to give their children a better future.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
7/16/2019 10:33:38 PM
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From Bnei Brak to Amazon, haredi women make hi-tech their home
Integrating haredim in the workforce is particularly critical given the rapid growth of the population, set to soar from 12% to 40% of Israel's population by 2030.
By EYTAN HALON \
7/19/2019 12:51:41 PM
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AOC in Congress leads to antisemitism in NY: State Republican cmte. chair
In Israel for the first time, Nick Langworthy claims media “sweeps antisemitism under the rug”
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/17/2019 3:10:22 AM
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Warren slams Trump's defense nominee, citing ethics concerns
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 6:49:04 PM
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Britain to send third warship to Persian Gulf
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 7:23:42 PM
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Stun grenade thrown at Jerusalem's Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall, no injuries
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 7:32:58 PM
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Ministry of Health: Increase in Israeli women diagnosed with HIV
Country-of-origin data in the ministry’s study showed 38% of the subjects with the condition came from the former Soviet Union and that 28% were Israeli-born.
By DAVID DIMOLFETTA \
7/17/2019 4:22:09 AM
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Trump says US has made progress with N Korea
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 7:51:27 PM
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Trump says a lot of progress has been made with Iran
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 7:54:44 PM
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Leah Goldin leaves Netanyahu meeting in tears
"Even after this meeting, it's not clear to us why Netanyahu doesn't make the return of the boys a condition in all the talks for rehabilitating and upgrading Gaza that are happening every day.”
By TZVI JOFFRE,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/16/2019 10:24:12 PM
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Emmy nominations announced, Mrs. Maisel dominates comedy category
Adam Sandler picked up a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy for hosting Saturday Night Live.
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/16/2019 8:20:41 PM
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What the EU reaction tells us about the Iran nuke deal - analysis
Islamic republic never violated the deal’s specific provisions until the Trump administration pulled out of the deal
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/17/2019 1:02:07 AM
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Israeli officials speak out about Corbyn antisemitism
"We don't decide for the British who to vote for, of course, but we have to state our position."
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 8:30:50 PM
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In about-face, Peretz says he's ‘strongly opposed’ to gay conversion therapy
Peretz said on the weekend that he thought conversion therapy is possible and that he had been involved in giving counseling on such issues.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/17/2019 2:03:40 AM
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Portugal suspends visas for Iranians, cites security reasons
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 8:53:15 PM
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Yemen's Houthis target Saudi Arabia's Jizan airport - Al Masirah TV
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 8:54:40 PM
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Von der Leyen confirmed as first female European Commission president
By REUTERS \
7/16/2019 9:06:15 PM
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Burning upon reentry: The digital art of Arik Weiss
In a new Hamidrasha exhibition, curator Nicola Trezzi presents artists who explore Soviet space-age memories along with adaptations of classic Western paintings
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
7/16/2019 9:09:40 PM
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Dr. Ruth, ‘Green Book’ producer to attend Jerusalem Film Festival
The Jerusalem Film Festival will run from July 25 to August 4
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/16/2019 9:14:03 PM
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EU concerned by pending Palestinian home demolitions near Jerusalem
While the IDF does not usually carry out enforcement in Areas A and B, in this case the buildings were constructed too close to the security barrier.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/17/2019 11:58:53 AM
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French dance runs hot and cold
Festival Montpellier - A salute to its 39th edition
By ORA BRAFMAN \
7/16/2019 9:28:26 PM
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Mercantile VP: Israel to exceed growth potential by 3.5%
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2019 9:42:02 PM
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Yiddish reforms
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/16/2019 9:50:56 PM
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Hezbollah preventing start of maritime border negotiations
Group says US-Israel-Iran tension cause of delay • Satterfield leaves position
By HERB KEINON \
7/17/2019 2:23:17 AM
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The ‘Zionist sky is falling’ world
Worrywarts love mourning, exaggerating every Israeli wart into a malignant sign of impending apocalypse.
By GIL TROY \
7/16/2019 9:58:41 PM
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Police put officer who killed Ethiopian on forced leave
The decision came following the decision by the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court on Monday to free the policeman and allow him to enter any police precinct apart from his regular one in the Haifa area.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/17/2019 1:58:33 AM
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July 16, 2019: New reigning champion
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
7/16/2019 10:12:30 PM
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Racism in Israel?
Violent protests have stopped, but the anger the Ethiopian community feels has not
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/16/2019 10:16:58 PM
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The 86th victim
International conference on counter-terrorism to open in Buenos Aires
By SHIMON SAMUELS \
7/16/2019 10:22:31 PM
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A unique monument pays tribute to the victims of the AMIA bombing
A suicide bomber drove his explosives-loaded van into the building of the Jewish Community (AMIA-Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina), killing 85 people and injuring hundreds.
By EDUARDO EURNEKIAN \
7/16/2019 10:31:16 PM
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Trump, Pompeo hint at US-Iran talks
“Iran’s missiles... are absolutely and under no condition negotiable with anyone or any country, period,” Alireza Miryousefi, spokesman for the Iranian mission at the UN, wrote on Twitter.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,REUTERS \
7/17/2019 2:12:50 AM
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Jews protest Trump's immigration policy: 'This is the time to take action’
Hundreds protest against Trump administration’s immigration policy
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
7/17/2019 3:21:16 PM
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Avdija, Israel finding form in European U20s
Blue-and-white meets Montenegro in round-of-16 after conquests of Ukraine, Italy following loss to Serbia
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
7/16/2019 10:50:03 PM
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Released photos show Barak, four women entering Epstein house - report
"I was there, for lunch or chat, nothing else. So what?" said Barak. "I never attended a party with him. I never met Epstein in the company of women or young girls."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/17/2019 3:59:42 PM
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Iran arrests Christian for not properly wearing hijab after assault
Fatemeh Mohammadi was arrested after a woman harassed her because of her dress code and injured her in the face.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
7/17/2019 12:15:33 PM