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Soccer: Maccabi Tel Aviv increases gap ahead of playoffs
The match in Bloomfield capped the regular season, with the top six sides to face each other twice more for the title in the championship playoffs.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/17/2015 12:02:06 AM
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Basketball: Hapoel Tel Aviv slump continues with 93-83 home loss to Haifa
By ALLON SINAI \
3/17/2015 12:03:31 AM
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Basketball: Hapoel Tel Aviv slump continues with 93-83 home loss to Haifa
By ALLON SINAI \
3/17/2015 12:04:51 AM
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The simplest thing
By R.P. Nettelhorst \
3/17/2015 12:52:13 AM
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Has Netanyahu been boom or bust for Israel's West Bank settlement enterprise?
In a last-ditch appeal for right-wing votes, it’s no accident that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chose Jewish east Jerusalem’s Har Homa neighborhood as the backdrop.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/17/2015 1:07:09 AM
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US Senate panel could vote on Iran nuclear bill next week
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 2:12:37 AM
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A grand celebration of Israeli democracy
Voting is a reaffirmation of belief that lofty ideal that everyone has a say.
By DAVID BRINN \
3/17/2015 2:45:41 AM
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Rand Paul woos donors and hackers at tech conference
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 2:51:38 AM
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Will the real Israel please stand up?
We went from the heights of great unity of purpose and solidarity in the summer – at least among the majority Jewish population – to the current seemingly cavernous chasms.
By HERB KEINON \
3/17/2015 4:06:30 AM
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No solution 'on his watch'
By Ryan Fagan \
3/17/2015 4:22:26 AM
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Charisma and tireless campaigning has brought Lapid back into the game
Like in 2013, Lapid has been exhaustively hopping across the country with audiences and local meetings of varying sizes and revels in the experience.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/17/2015 5:08:59 AM
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Last chance to say 'I'm sorry'
One of the most common questions asked during the campaign was what the party heads regret.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/17/2015 5:52:36 AM
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Building blocs
Voters seem to be rallying around the major party in their bloc, and the effects on each side of the political map are similar but with some key differences.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/17/2015 6:21:44 AM
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Between Caesarea and Givat Olga
Chances are also that someone will once again win an unpredicted windfall, the way Lapid did last time and the Pensioners Party did in 2006.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
3/17/2015 6:29:52 AM
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Real estate heir and film subject Robert Durst charged with murder
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 6:33:19 AM
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Israel Elections: Netanyahu casts vote as massive turnout expected for 20th Knesset elections
Nearly six million voters will be eligible to cast ballots in more than 10,000 polling stations across the country Tuesday.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/17/2015 8:52:06 AM
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Netanyahu: Bennett will be the first person I invite into a nationalist government
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 7:26:43 AM
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Pakistan hangs 12 men in largest execution since moratorium lifted
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 7:49:08 AM
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Chechen woman absconds with Dutch children to join Islamic State
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 8:28:02 AM
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President Rivlin urges citizens to vote on ’the future of the state’
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/17/2015 8:53:07 AM
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Herzog at poll: Today is a celebration of democracy
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 9:13:53 AM
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Herzog at poll: Voters who want hope and change should vote for me
Whoever wants despair and disappointment should vote for Bibi, Zionist Union leader says as he casts his ballot in Tel Aviv.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 9:26:08 AM
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Lapid warns voters of 'Buji government,' reminds Israelis 'we are here to fight for Israel'
"This is why Yesh Atid was founded, that is why we are here and that is why we are voting," Yesh Atid leader says.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 9:45:21 AM
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Bibi doesn't speak for me - an open letter to President Obama
By Hallel Silverman \
3/17/2015 4:46:01 PM
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Bennett: Election day is the day for those who love the land of Israel and our flag
Netanyahu says he will first invite Bayit Yehudi to be part of a coalition if he wins the election.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 9:53:44 AM
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Likud forged recording of Kahlon support
By NIV ELIS \
3/17/2015 10:05:10 AM
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Likud forged recording of Kahlon support
Kahlon called the recording "criminal" and asked Central Elections Committee Judge Salim Joubran to open a criminal investigation into it.
By NIV ELIS \
3/17/2015 10:08:46 AM
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Liberman to citizens: Vote for any Zionist party, even Meretz
Bayit Yehudi leader says it's important to preserve the Jewish and Zionist character of the state.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 10:48:06 AM
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Peres at ballot: Voting demonstrates Israel’s democracy
By GREER FAY CASHMAN,JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 10:58:51 AM
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Peres at ballot: Voting demonstrates Israel’s democracy
“Many people are watching the process of democracy in Israel and I call on everyone to contribute to an understanding by the world that Israelis care and that they prove this by voting.”
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/17/2015 11:01:16 AM
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Syria monitor says government forces kill 6 in gas attack
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 11:04:32 AM
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Gal-On calls on undecided voters to vote for Meretz
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 11:27:39 AM
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Haredi voters see an election marred by societal divisions
"We've worked very hard for this day, everything's in place and we hope this effort will bring the results."
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/17/2015 11:28:33 AM
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Gal-On calls on undecided voters to vote for Meretz
Meretz has focused its efforts on making sure the party doesn’t slip below the 3.25 percent electoral threshold.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 11:32:34 AM
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Iran nuclear talks intensify as sides face tough issues
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 11:35:55 AM
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Final voter turnout at 71.8%, four percent more than 2013 election
20th Knesset election sees highest turnout since 1999 election.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 11:17:00 PM
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Rivlin hosts social activists amid accusations of incitement at party campaigns
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 12:04:19 PM
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Kremlin rules out handing back Crimea to Ukraine
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 12:06:48 PM
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Iran, powers line up technical options for possible deal, says US officials
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 12:09:22 PM
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Danish police raid homes searching for leads in February shootings
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 12:17:27 PM
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United Airlines flight diverted after man rushes toward cockpit
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 12:19:07 PM
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Kahlon votes in Haifa:'First time I am not voting Likud, but I do it wholeheartedly'
The Kulanu leader will embark on an Election Day tour of the small cities that have been at the center of his campaign
By NIV ELIS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 1:07:45 PM
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Arafat was not poisoned, French prosecutor says
The French experts “maintain that the polonium 210 and lead 210 found in Arafat’s grave and in the samples are of an environmental nature.”
By JTA \
3/17/2015 1:21:21 PM
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Netanyahu: The Left is busing Arabs to vote, the Right is in danger
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 1:37:42 PM
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Tibi to ‘Post’: Bibi can relax, I don’t want to be on the Defense Committee
Tibi echoed the Joint List head comments to Post implying that negotiations would take place with Herzog in order to seek a deal to recommend him for PM.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
3/17/2015 1:40:28 PM
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Netanyahu warns: The Left is busing Arabs to vote, the Right is in danger
Tibi says Netanyahu is inciting against Arab voters who are taking advantage of their natural and democratic right as citizens.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/17/2015 1:43:48 PM
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Turkish PM says negotiating with Assad like shaking hands with Hitler
"If you still shake the hand of Assad, that handshake will be remembered throughout history."
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 2:10:19 PM
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Obama to host Italy's Renzi next month, says White House spokesperson
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 2:13:41 PM
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IN PICTURES: Israelis across the country take to the ballot box
Secular and religious, young and old select the representatives for the next Knesset.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 3:22:24 PM
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Jpost exclusive: Netanyahu and Herzog explain why they deserve your vote
The Jerusalem Post has given the two frontrunners a chance to convince you why they are worthy of being the next prime minister.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 3:31:23 PM
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Prisoners of the election: Thousands of inmates line up to vote at facilities across Israel
Prisoners to do their part, albeit limited, to decide the makeup of the 20th Knesset.
By BEN HARTMAN \
3/17/2015 4:00:58 PM
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Suspected vehicular terror attack in Gush Etzion, none hurt
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/17/2015 4:07:57 PM
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Rivlin meets with apolitical social justice group following their six-day march to Jerusalem
Rivlin discussed public housing, rights of disabled, welfare of children in kindergartens,with activists.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/17/2015 4:09:04 PM
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Comptroller watches all over country for repeats of election violations
Shapira to keep eye out for violations in harm to purity of elections, proper spreading of polling sites, manner in which votes are collected and counted.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/17/2015 4:24:51 PM
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Likud MK Regev: V15 bringing Israeli Arab voters to polls with aim to overthrow right-wing gov't
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 4:26:43 PM
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Yisrael Beytenu files CEC complaint over alleged attacks, intimidation at Arab voting stations
Joint (Arab) List denies allegations, says Lieberman is spreading lies to incite racism, discord; Police investigating claims.
By BEN HARTMAN,DANIEL K. EISENBUD,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/17/2015 4:32:03 PM
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UN: Three European states have sought information on Syria war crimes
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 4:33:10 PM
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Bridging the gaps in Israeli society through technology
Organization works to integrate people into the workforce, runs youth programs, trains educators, and operates Community Knowledge Centers.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/17/2015 4:42:48 PM
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Iran says agreement reached on 90% of technical issues in nuclear talks
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 4:43:07 PM
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Voter turnout at 45.4% by 4 p.m. in slight decrease from same time in 2013 election
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 4:52:15 PM
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Cash-strapped Palestinian Authority adopts emergency budget
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 5:06:54 PM
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State asks more delay in blackeye Awad case despite past court ruling to move it
State seeks extension in more than 2-year-old shooting of unarmed Palestinian minor; Case comes as UN, ICC investigate promptness of Israeli investigations.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/17/2015 5:18:39 PM
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Vanderbilt University investigating Swastikas painted in Jewish fraternity
Tennessee school probing possible hate crime that occurred after a party at the Alpha Epsilon Pi house.
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 5:23:29 PM
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On Iran nuclear agreement, no one agrees on proximity to a deal
Research and development, access to Parchin military base remain sticking points; Full P5+1 will meet Wednesday on Swiss Riviera.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
3/17/2015 5:24:35 PM
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MK Elkin's grandfather dies at polling place
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/17/2015 5:26:45 PM
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Palestinian arrested after attempting to ram car into IDF soldiers in Gush Etzion
One soldier was hit in the incident, yet he remained unharmed and did not require medical attention.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN,JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 5:39:39 PM
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WATCH: Tel Avivians cast their ballots
Tel Aviv residents vote for the 20th Knesset, before heading to the beach to enjoy the national holiday.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
3/17/2015 5:54:55 PM
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Two children hurt in Jerusalem rock attack targeting bus
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/17/2015 5:57:44 PM
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Egypt tightening visa rules for individual visitors
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 5:58:42 PM
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President is not Commander in Chief of Foreign Policy
What should not be debated is the role of the president in a democracy based on the separation of powers.
By ALAN DERSHOWITZ \
3/17/2015 6:09:16 PM
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4-year-old girl, woman in critical condition after boat capsizes off Jaffa coast
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 6:09:17 PM
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Netanyahu: Herzog has made a deal with the Arabs; Herzog: Netanyahu's panic is embarrassing
Prime minister says that a Zionist Union government supported by the Joint Arab List will make concessions on Jerusalem and the '67 borders; Herzog accuses PM of incitement.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 7:58:22 PM
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NATO: Syria must ensure chemical weapons program completely dismantled
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 6:17:42 PM
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Police arrest Sderot man suspect of threatening MK Amir Peretz at polling station
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 6:37:29 PM
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Central Elections Committee: 54.6% voter turnout by 6 p.m
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 6:47:14 PM
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Reporter’s Notebook: Meet the woman who voted in all 20 Israeli elections
Voting day is special for the people who have lived Israel’s history, fought in its wars, grappled with its economic challenges, and seen its political tides turn.
By NIV ELIS \
3/17/2015 6:56:07 PM
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Shas promises its voters 'key to heaven'
“Rabbi Ovadia Yosef won’t forgive you in this world or the world to come if you don’t vote Shas.”
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/17/2015 6:59:21 PM
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The race for 2016
By Lawrence Polyakov \
3/18/2015 2:01:51 AM
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Lawyer for Pakistan doctor who helped CIA find bin Laden shot dead
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 7:11:56 PM
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US conducts air strikes in Syria and Iraq against Islamic State
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 7:12:47 PM
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US Air Force veteran accused of trying to assist Islamic State
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 7:20:23 PM
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Facebook ‘likes’ Israeli elections for first time with ‘I voted’ button
Could Facebook’s new feature turn the election?
By NIV ELIS \
3/17/2015 7:24:39 PM
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Top Tunisian militant killed while fighting in Libya
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 7:27:40 PM
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Israelis take to the nation’s beaches, parks after placing their votes
With most companies closing their doors for Election Day Israelis are eager to take advantage of their extra vacation.
By SHARON UDASIN \
3/17/2015 7:29:06 PM
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Yesh Atid do better than expected, but fall well short of 2013
Party spokesperson radiates optimism, expresses doubt that Lapid would join Netanyahu coalition.
By BEN HARTMAN \
3/17/2015 7:43:03 PM
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Briton detained en route to join militants in Syria
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 8:11:59 PM
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65.7% voter turnout by 8 p.m., up from 63.9% in 2013
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 8:37:19 PM
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Israel elections in 60 seconds
Party leaders deliver their final words as they cast their ballots in the race to the 20th Knesset.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 8:59:46 PM
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Yahad leader Eli Yishai says party lacking thousands of vote needed to reach electoral threshold
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 9:00:36 PM
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Report: Syria says brings down US drone
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 9:19:59 PM
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Hamas calls on Arabs to vote for Joint List
Izaddin al-Qassam urge Israeli-Arabs to cast their vote, bring about "liberation" in "occupied land."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 9:23:40 PM
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IPS: Prison polls close with 81.74% turnout for inmates
By BEN HARTMAN \
3/17/2015 9:25:06 PM
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Netanyahu closes gap: Likud leads Zionist Union in 1 exit poll, tied in 2 others
Polls close in elections for the 20th Knesset, first numbers released.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 10:06:10 PM
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The Nuclear Beauty Contest
By Marc Dubey \
3/18/2015 4:15:11 AM
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Channel 10 exit poll shows Zionist Union and Likud neck and neck
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 10:03:40 PM
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Channel 1 exit poll: Zionist Union, Likud tie 27-27
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 10:04:03 PM
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Netanyahu and Bennett speak post-exit poll results, agree to work towards government formation
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 10:21:03 PM
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Analysis: The Israel election decided by one vote
Now that the role of the people is over, the election will be decided by one man: President Reuven Rivlin.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/17/2015 10:24:29 PM
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With 10 seats, kingmaker Kahlon expected to become next finance minister
Kahlon surpasses last election polls that put him at 8 seats; Although likely to snag Finance portfolio, could also demand Construction Ministry.
By NIV ELIS \
3/17/2015 10:33:02 PM
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Zionist Union: Likud wrong again, all of the spin and commentary is premature
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 10:39:08 PM
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Netanyahu claims 'great victory for the Likud' after exit polls released
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 10:44:07 PM
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Kahlon tells Netanyhau, Herzog that Kulanu will decide alignment depending on final results
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 10:46:08 PM
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Bennett:Not disappointed, proud of national-religious public for standing up to political challenge
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 10:59:33 PM
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Netanyahu declares victory in Knesset race; Herzog says Likud celebration is premature
Both parties start coalition building effort after release of exit polls.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/17/2015 11:00:45 PM
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Bayit Yehudi supporters upbeat despite four-seat loss
Supporters upbeat as Bayit Yehudi loses four seats.
By SAM SOKOL \
3/17/2015 11:01:49 PM
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Final voter turnout at 71.8%, four percent more than 2013 election
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 11:03:19 PM
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Despite lackluster performance, Yisrael Beytenu meets voting threshold with 5 seats
‘What’s clear is that those who tried to write us off the political map did not succeed,’ says party candidate.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/17/2015 11:23:21 PM
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Netanyahu: the Comeback Kid
Going in to today’s balloting, Netanyahu was Israel’s PM and, if the exit polls on Israel’s main TV stations prove accurate, he will not be looking for a new job any time soon.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
3/17/2015 11:24:07 PM
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Yahad fails to cross threshold in exit polls, Deri keeps Shas' head above water
Shas source: both Bibi and Buji called Deri less than 30 minutes after exit polls offering to start coalition negotiations; Deri postponed till Wednesday.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/17/2015 11:29:48 PM
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US Republicans to probe Iranian role in Latin America
By REUTERS \
3/17/2015 11:30:07 PM
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An enthusiastic Meretz celebrates passing electoral threshold
Gal-on congratulates Herzog on mandates, warns him from joining government with Neyanyahu.
By NOA AMOUYAL \
3/17/2015 11:35:34 PM
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Encountering Peace: The no decision elections
It seems a very likely possibility that both Kahlon and President Rivlin will push for a so-called national unity government with Likud and Labor rotating for Prime Minister.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
3/17/2015 11:36:04 PM
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Channel 1: Eli Yishai's far-right Yahad faction passes minimum vote threshold
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/17/2015 11:55:40 PM