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Israeli Arab leader applauds Assad regime advances in Aleppo
'Unification' of Aleppo, Syria is good for the region, Adel Amar says.
By BEN LYNFIELD \
12/18/2016 12:25:15 AM
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Mexican mayor, ex-soccer star, goes on hunger strike
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 1:00:45 AM
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Dresden: Dazzling splendor and historical burden
Impressive natural and architectural beauty unable to escape the shadow of disturbing wartime trauma.
BEN G. FRANK \
12/18/2016 1:21:31 AM
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Festive weekend getaway in the Western Galilee
A three-day Christmas and Hanukka Festival offers visitors a taste of the Western Galilee’s finest attractions
By SHARON AHARONI \
12/18/2016 1:32:30 AM
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UN to vote Sunday on Syrian evacuation resolution
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 1:52:07 AM
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Soldiers threaten to abandon posts to avoid Amona evacuation
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2016 2:41:21 AM
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IDF soldiers attempt to abandon posts, refusing to evacuate Amona settlement
The outpost faces a looming evacuation.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,ANNA AHRONHEIM,ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
12/18/2016 2:55:22 AM
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UN lifts sanctions on 5 North Korean ships
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 3:12:07 AM
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New Worlds: Making spines from seawater
Also: Wild chimpanzees in Uganda observed using "babysitters."
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/18/2016 3:20:14 AM
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Allergy treatment – nothing to sneeze at
New biological treatments and ways of getting babies exposed to allergens early are revolutionizing the field of clinical immunology.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/18/2016 3:28:19 AM
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Israeli strategists win Romanian election
The Romanians turned to the Israeli strategists because of their successful track record and their experience using new media.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/18/2016 4:14:43 AM
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Two killed in 55-car highway crash in Baltimore, Maryland
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 4:54:42 AM
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Israel's Right and Left split on Trump pick for next US envoy to Israel
Some look forward to working with David Friedman while others are quite upset.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/18/2016 4:58:56 AM
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Chanukah and General Washington
By RABBI LAZER GURKOW \
12/18/2016 5:24:07 AM
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J street ‘vehemently opposed’ to Trump’s choice of ambassador to Israel
Left-wing advocacy group says David Friedman is a right-wing settlement booster, lacks credentials.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
12/18/2016 5:44:10 AM
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Venezuela postpones currency switch to January
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 5:52:48 AM
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The Pianist of Willesden Lane
By DOROTHEA SHEFER-VANSON \
12/18/2016 5:53:30 AM
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Dershowitz blasts Netanyahu witch-hunts, BDS, and wants a Kotel ‘for all Jews’
The emeritus Harvard law school professor speaks to The Jerusalem Post about a number of hot-button issues.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/18/2016 6:08:42 AM
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Analysis: Mystery surrounds murder of Tunisian aviation engineer
With the passage of time, it has become questionable whether this was the work of Mossad spies and assassins.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
12/18/2016 6:24:51 AM
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New plan for Amona formulated in overnight meeting with Netanyahu, Bennett
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2016 6:57:32 AM
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Israeli security forces arrest three wanted suspects in the West Bank
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2016 7:18:04 AM
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Rebels of southern Syria vow to unite and continue war
Will the Syrian rebels in the south share the same fate of the resistance groups in Aleppo? An in-depth look at the current and unsteady state of the southern front.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/18/2016 7:51:38 PM
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Suicide bomber kills at least 10 soldiers in Yemen's Aden
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 7:59:33 AM
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New Amona proposal: Possible resolution to an ongoing conflict
The new offer is set to be voted on at 10:00 a.m. local time, possibly putting an end to an ongoing dispute between the outpost's residents and government officials.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/18/2016 8:15:35 AM
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Violent demonstration in West Bank town, one demonstrator reported dead
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2016 9:09:27 AM
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IDF Brig. Gen. Buchris convicted in plea bargain of prohibited sexual liaison
The highly anticipated trial determined that Buchris is guilty, making him the highest ranked soldier convicted of this crime.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/18/2016 9:34:39 AM
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3 arsonists arrested in Shin Bet, IDF and Police operation
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2016 9:49:01 AM
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Israelis raise half a million NIS for Syrian children
The initiative, led by Israelis from all sectors of the country, was launched Thursday night and aims to raise 600,000 NIS for the refugee children of Syria.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
12/18/2016 10:37:04 AM
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Red Cross says hopes to resume Aleppo evacuation on Sunday
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 10:46:29 AM
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Head of UN nuclear watchdog says Iran showing commitment to deal
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 10:57:09 AM
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Head of UN nuclear watchdog: 'Iran showing commitment to deal'
This statement emerges after tensions regarding the nuclear pact arose as US President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly stated he would "scrap the deal."
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 11:30:06 AM
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Knesset Speaker supports opposition’s call for a do-over on third apartment tax
Edelstein echoed the calls to re-do a Finance Committee vote regarding the taxing of owners of three apartments or more.
By LAHAV HARKOV,MICHAEL ZEFF \
12/18/2016 11:52:26 AM
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Report: Ex-Nusra Front rebels blocking evacuation from besieged villages
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 11:57:13 AM
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Arab MK: 'No comparison between West Bank outposts and illegal building by our constituents'
MK Aida Touma-Sliman expressed the opposing voices clearly: "...it proves again that the government of Israel wants the Arab population to pay the... price for the occupation."
By BEN LYNFIELD \
12/18/2016 12:11:16 PM
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How Mia met Dave
By LEAH HAKIMIAN \
12/18/2016 12:30:18 PM
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Watch: Syrian escape halted, awaiting evacuation deal
A new deal is being negotiated to complete the evacuation of rebel-held areas of Syria's east Aleppo which ground to a halt on Friday.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 12:39:37 PM
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Amona residents accept proposal to move, negating need for forceful evacuation
The proposal would move 24 of the outpost's families to an 8-dunam site next to the existing location. PM Netanyahu: "We made great efforts to come to an agreed upon solution to Amona."
By HERB KEINON,GIL HOFFMAN \
12/18/2016 3:38:39 PM
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Islamic State claims Yemen suicide attack that killed 49
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 1:03:30 PM
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Report: Evacuation buses enter east Aleppo under ICRC, SARC supervision
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 1:04:43 PM
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Leviathan partners to begin drilling gas reservoir in early 2017
After an initial appraisal stage, the $77 million well will be used to produce gas – which is slated to serve both the Israeli local market and potential export outlets.
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/18/2016 1:57:20 PM
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In first since Morsi era, Egypt allows import of 40 cars into Gaza
Gaza, to which Israel also limits the entry of goods and people, is facing a dire economic situation with unemployment at 42%.
By ADAM RASGON \
12/18/2016 2:08:36 PM
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President denies appeal for clemency for young man who killed his rapist
Rivlin denied Yonatan Heilu's plea, an Israeli who was jailed six years ago after murdering the man who had raped and abused him.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/18/2016 2:15:04 PM
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Trump donated $10k to Beit El settlement
Trump gave the donation years ago in honor of David Friedman, his choice of ambassador to Israel, former MK says.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/18/2016 2:22:41 PM
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Azerbaijan: 'We have closed deal to buy Israel’s Iron Dome missile system'
Just days after Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Azerbaijan, the two countries make another step to strengthen ties.
By HERB KEINON,JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2016 2:26:43 PM
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Neo-Nazi group banned under terrorism law for the first time in the UK
A neo-Nazi organization that praised the murderer of lawmaker Jo Cox has become the first far-right group in Britain to be banned as a terrorist organization.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 2:35:53 PM
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Parole board grants Katsav early release from 7 year rape prison sentence
In an unexpected move, the parole board granted the former president's request to get released earlier from prison, where he is serving his sentence for rape.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/18/2016 2:45:49 PM
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Armed gunmen attack police patrols in Jordanian city of Karak, casualties reported
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 3:25:41 PM
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Palestinian teen reported dead after violent clashes with IDF in West Bank
Fifty demonstrators hurled stones at security forces northwest of Ramallah, injuring one border police officer.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/18/2016 3:29:25 PM
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Erfut, une ville allemande marquée par le passé
Visite à travers la ville médiévale marquée par un millénaire d’antisémitisme
By NOAH LEDERMAN \
12/18/2016 3:47:30 PM
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At least five killed in shooting in Jordanian city
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 3:56:26 PM
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Slomiansky steps down from heading committee – for now
Bayit Yehudi MK’s decision comes amid sexual assault allegations, which he denies.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/18/2016 4:02:46 PM
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Une histoire de fous ou comment filmer le quotidien des aliénés mentaux
Un documentaire étonnant jette un regard singulier sur la vie dans un établissement psychiatrique
By BERNARD DICHEK \
12/18/2016 4:04:13 PM
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Buses attacked, burned on way to evacuate besieged villages in Syria
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 4:06:03 PM
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Les vignes de Sion : l'histoire d'une exploitation née il y a 125 ans
A Rishon Letsion, une exposition fait revivre les débuts historiques des caves viticoles Carmel désormais entrées dans la légende
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/18/2016 4:26:27 PM
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Leviathan partners to begin drilling gas reservoir in early 2017
The Atwood Advantage arrived to Israel’s waters on October 21 after a stint in the Gulf of Mexico, where it also worked for Noble Energy.
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/18/2016 4:37:55 PM
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L'accord signé il y a un an entérine la fin du monopole gazier
L’exploitation des gisements offshore israéliens augure de nombreux bénéfices
économiques et géopolitiques pour l’Etat juif
By AMIR FOSTER \
12/18/2016 4:47:03 PM
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Tourists believed trapped by gunmen in Jordanian castle; 5 dead
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 4:50:31 PM
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Opposition to petition High Court over vote on third apartment tax
Edelstein and opposition’s call for a do-over falls on deaf ears.
By LAHAV HARKOV,MICHAEL ZEFF \
12/18/2016 4:57:52 PM
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Perspectives d’avenir pour une cité millénaire
Construction, sécurité, développement économique, Nir Barkat fait le point
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/18/2016 5:02:05 PM
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Jordanian police storm castle, free tourists held hostage by gunmen; 9 dead
Nine people were killed as gunmen fired at a castle in Karak, a popular tourist spot.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 5:07:49 PM
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Ivanka Trump reportedly interested in DC synagogue headed by anti-Trump rabbi
The rabbi first made his criticisms known earlier this year when he attended the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference at the Verizon Center.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2016 5:17:03 PM
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Un attentat de plus
La dernière attaque terroriste dans une église du Caire précarise un peu plus les chrétiens du Moyen-Orient
By MICHELE MAZEL \
12/18/2016 5:17:27 PM
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Saudi Arabia denies US moves to curb military support over Yemen
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 5:42:30 PM
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Holocaust Scholar: International community must stop Syria atrocities
The chairman of Yad Vashem Holocaust museum says international organizations should be founded "with the express purpose of averting future crimes against humanity."
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
12/18/2016 5:59:39 PM
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Russia says to veto French draft UN resolution on Aleppo evacuation
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 6:24:55 PM
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Eco-friendly initiative set to put 1,500 green taxis on Israeli roads
An investment of NIS 30 million, financed by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund, will enable the subsidized purchase of 1,500 hybrid taxis.
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/18/2016 7:06:38 PM
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Work to dismantle Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square begins
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/18/2016 7:20:13 PM
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Rabbi charged with rape, sexual assault, sodomy against a minor
According to the indictment, Harrison, now 58, initiated direct contact with the complainant after he was her substitute teacher at Beit Shulamit in December 2009.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/18/2016 7:23:10 PM
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Balad MK summoned for questioning over alleged prison phone smuggling
By BEN LYNFIELD \
12/18/2016 8:13:46 PM
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Assad allies say safe evacuation solution for Aleppo and towns still possible
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 8:25:17 PM
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This year Jewish Passover coincides with American own Passover
By Vladimir Minkov \
12/18/2016 8:28:20 PM
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Dance: Still spreading her wings
Israeli choreographer, dance critic and author Ruth Eshel examines the last 80 years of Israeli dance in her latest book.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
12/18/2016 8:35:18 PM
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Reality Check: Codes of behavior
MK Slomiansky’s refusal to stand down reflects much more badly on the Knesset’s image than the length of a parliamentary assistant’s skirt.
By JEFF BARAK \
12/18/2016 8:50:27 PM
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Activists form human chain, call for end to Syrian bloodshed
Protesters gather in front of US and Russian embassies in Tel Aviv.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
12/18/2016 8:57:56 PM
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Comment: The colonial origins of US policy on Jerusalem
Any US attempt to move the embassy to Jerusalem should be coupled with a deeper consular commitment to the Palestinians.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/19/2016 2:06:57 PM
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Israel asks Belarus not to extradite Israeli blogger to Azerbaijan
By HERB KEINON \
12/18/2016 9:09:00 PM
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Back to the future 475765
As many times before, there has been a renewed interest in the Jewish minority and its place in the country and role in the world.
By ANNIKA HERNROTH-ROTHSTEIN \
12/18/2016 9:15:07 PM
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December 19, 2016: Truly embarrassing
Readers respond to the latest Jerusalem Post articles.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
12/18/2016 9:26:42 PM
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Balad MK suspected of smuggling phones into prison
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said the suspicions against Ghattas are “very serious.”
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER,BEN LYNFIELD \
12/18/2016 9:53:12 PM
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Right From Wrong: Parting words to a disillusioned Zionist
Don't be disillusioned; There is hope.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
12/18/2016 9:41:22 PM
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Think About It: Trump and Israel’s governance
If Netanyahu were less concerned with his own political survival and more with getting things done, his governability problems would be reduced.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
12/18/2016 9:47:13 PM
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Bad tax
Why should property rights be infringed because the finance minister wants to make a populist show of how he is taking steps to lower housing prices?
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/18/2016 9:51:42 PM
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Lebanon officially forms new government
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 10:06:09 PM
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Jordan says security operation against gunmen in castle in 'final stages'
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 10:07:36 PM
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Nordic walking sticks can alleviate back, hip and knee pain
The poles can be purchases at sports-equipment shops and through Nordic walking clubs.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/18/2016 11:22:42 PM
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Dozens of Cuban migrants land in Florida Keys -media reports
By REUTERS \
12/18/2016 11:33:05 PM
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State budget showdown vote begins
The cuts were announced due to the Amona evacuation and the children’s savings plan.
By MICHAEL ZEFF \
12/18/2016 11:47:50 PM