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Late US senator honored for supporting Israel
Former ambassador to Washington Michael Oren: Daniel Inouye was a hero to whom we owe an historic debt.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
1/19/2014 12:04:48 AM
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US, Canada urge UNESCO not to postpone exhibit on Land of Israel
UNESCO postponed exhibit in response to protest by Arab states; Wiesenthal Center plans to display panels if exhibit doesn't open.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/19/2014 12:34:46 AM
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Barkat to host New Year’s reception
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/19/2014 12:45:21 AM
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Outcome of constitutional referendum: New hope for Egypt?
Ratification of least Islamic, most democratic constitution since Sadat may give strongman Sisi legitimacy to tackle country’s severe economic woes.
By Zvi Mazel \
1/19/2014 7:04:12 AM
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134 members of US Congress denounce ASA’s Israel boycott
69 Democrats and 65 Republics sign letter against boycott of Israeli universities, calls move a “morally dishonest double standard.”
By MAYA SHWAYDER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
1/19/2014 1:04:46 AM
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Stopping the drip
Overactive bladder syndrome is one of the most common problems in both men and women over the age of 40, and greatly harms their quality of life.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/19/2014 1:12:59 AM
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New worlds: New technology targets slick winter highways
Motor vehicle accidents involving wintry conditions and other hazardous weather claim the lives of more than 4,000 Americans and injure several hundred thousand per year.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/19/2014 1:15:57 AM
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Iran's supreme leader commutes almost 900 sentences
By REUTERS \
1/19/2014 1:21:23 AM
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Hospitals to strike for 2 hours Sunday to protest recent attacks on staff
Israel Medical Association says staff will strike between 8 and 10 a.m Sunday in protests against recent incidents of violence.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/19/2014 1:27:52 AM
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Comptroller: Ties between senior police commander Arbiv, Pinto were unethical
Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto is suspected of attempting to bribe a head of Lahav 422- National Crime Unit Menashe Arbiv; Knesset to hold hearings next week.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/19/2014 1:53:10 AM
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Swiss comedian under fire after anti-Semitic jabs
Comedian defends himself by saying there is always financial interest with Jewish humor that someone wants to gain.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
1/19/2014 2:04:05 AM
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Bill mandating only one chief rabbi set to advance
Bill would end practice of electing both an Ashkenazi and Sephardi chief rabbi; next chief rabbi will be elected in 2023.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN/JEREMY SHARON \
1/19/2014 2:08:35 AM
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Lebanon claims to have found Israeli spying device
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 2:17:14 AM
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Israel, migration and international development: The inextricable link
From a global perspective, immigration is unquestionably a hot-button political issue and one with which many countries – including the US – continue to struggle
By SARI SCHWARTZ \
1/19/2014 2:20:17 AM
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The Chief Rabbinate’s sad statement on religious girls serving in the IDF
Preventing young women from serving would be isolating them in cocoon apart from other sectors of Israeli society, relegating them to certain gender- based roles.
By YEHUDA WEINRAUB \
1/19/2014 2:26:58 AM
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Mac TA back to winning ways after hiccup
Yellow-and-blue beats Ashdod at home while Hap TA makes it three victories in a row with win in Ra’anana
By ALLON SINAI \
1/19/2014 2:33:28 AM
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Shell-shocked Haifa aims to bounce back in Eilat
After suffering one of its heaviest defeats in recent times, Maccabi Haifa hopes to bounce back when it visits Hapoel Eilat in BSL action on Sunday night.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/19/2014 3:08:54 AM
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‘Israman’ lives up to expectations
The 10th edition of Israman Negev Eilat had it all - a remarkable winner, inspiring athletes who completed the course against all odds and even a wedding proposal at the finish line.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/19/2014 3:12:45 AM
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IAF retaliates following rocket attack against Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 3:29:23 AM
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IAF strikes Islamic Jihad terrorist in Gaza
IDF says target took part in firing of rockets into Israel; IDF on high alert for potential escalation on Gaza front.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
1/19/2014 12:01:03 PM
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Twenty Pakistani soldiers killed in attack on army convoy
By REUTERS \
1/19/2014 8:13:38 AM
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Israel shrugs off Kuwaiti boycott, joins Arab states, Iran at Abu Dhabi conference
UAE: Despite attendance of Minister Silvan Shalom at renewable energy conference, no ties with Israel before peace deal.
By SHARON UDASIN \
1/19/2014 8:29:59 AM
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Israel Radio journalists launch hour-long strike to protest wage cuts
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 9:28:45 AM
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High Court say will take backseat on suspending indicted mayors following new law
Mayors of Bat Yam, Ramat Hasharon and Upper Nazareth won reelection despite having been fired pre-election by the High Court.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/19/2014 9:47:26 AM
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IAF jets hit Palestinian targets in Gaza Strip
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
1/19/2014 9:57:21 AM
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Report: San Diego JCC cancels planned show by singer Eyal Golan over sex allegations
Golan's show, due to take place Jan. 19, was dropped due to protests of the Jewish community following sex investigation.
By JTA \
1/19/2014 10:01:12 AM
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Seven seriously injured in Bangkok explosion
By REUTERS \
1/19/2014 10:41:13 AM
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European Jewish Congress demands Ukraine do more to protect Jews
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 10:54:51 AM
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Two unarmed Palestinians caught trying to cross Gaza border fence
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 11:43:11 AM
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Rouhani to woo business in Davos but Iran hurdles abound
US control of Iran's access to the international financial system, uncertain future of talks on its nuclear program stand in his way.
By REUTERS \
1/19/2014 11:45:49 AM
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Syria's Assad says giving up power not up for discussion
By REUTERS \
1/19/2014 12:21:42 PM
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Netanyahu: Preemptive strikes help preserve quiet in South
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 12:42:16 PM
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PM: Hamas should be wary of Israel's policy of responding forcefully to every rocket fired
Netanyahu slams European countries for one-sided policies, contrasts that with visiting Canadian PM Harper.
By HERB KEINON \
1/19/2014 1:05:15 PM
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Assad reportedly says giving up power not up for discussion
Syrian media dismisses Interfax's report of Assad's comments as inaccurate, says Assad never gave alleged interview.
By REUTERS \
1/19/2014 2:24:45 PM
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JPost Exclusive: Express yourself
Israeli actor and Cameri Theater star Nisso Shalev talks all about inspiration, love, hard work and his drag queen alter-ego.
By DANA ZAX \
1/19/2014 1:21:16 PM
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zero2ten
zero2ten
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
1/19/2014 1:33:52 PM
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Israel plans laser interceptor 'Iron Beam' for short-range rockets
The system is designed to deal with threats that fly on too small a trajectory to be engaged efficiently by Iron Dome.
By REUTERS \
1/19/2014 1:40:43 PM
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Two youths arrested for cutting down Palestinians' olive trees
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 1:53:58 PM
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Shalom: US attempt to impose framework agreement will lead to collapse of peace talks
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 2:05:41 PM
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Report: Egypt's Morsi to face trial on new charges
By REUTERS \
1/19/2014 2:10:40 PM
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Schools closed in Ashdod following IAF strikes on Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 2:10:53 PM
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Government votes to extend terms of police, prison chief
By HERB KEINON \
1/19/2014 2:26:59 PM
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Defense minister explains gov't decision to end gas mask distribution
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
1/19/2014 2:51:25 PM
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Report: Pope Francis to examine Pius' wartime conduct before deciding on sainthood
Sunday Times: Vatican to open Holocaust-era archives, agreeing to longstanding Jewish demands for historical reckoning.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 2:59:01 PM
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מַטְבְּעוֹת חֲדָשִים
new coins
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
1/19/2014 2:59:31 PM
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Two become one: Ministers approve proposal to have only one chief rabbi
Proposal will go into effect after terms of current Ashkenazi and Sephardic chief rabbis, if it passes Knesset.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/19/2014 3:12:51 PM
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סוּפַת שֶלֶג בְּהָרֵי קַצְ’קַר
Snowstorm in the mountains Ktz'kr
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
1/19/2014 3:31:30 PM
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Cabinet orders cessation of gas mask distribution
Decision to be reassessed at end of year for reduced rate of gas mask distribution following destruction of Syrian chemical weapons.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
1/19/2014 3:49:33 PM
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Canadian PM Harper arrives to Israel for first state visit
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 4:06:34 PM
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Israel Transplant Center reaches all-time high in number of transplants, potential donors
392 lives were saved in 2013 by deceased and live donors; 90,000 more people signed ADI donor cards.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/19/2014 4:15:10 PM
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Netanyahu lauds Harper's 'moral leadership' upon arrival to Israel
PM welcomes his visiting Canadian counterpart, praising "great friend of Israel, Jewish people".
By HERB KEINON \
1/19/2014 6:42:17 PM
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European cervical cancer week marked in Israel
A weakened immune system resulting from smoking, poor nutrition, and numerous sex partners can raise risk.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/19/2014 4:34:16 PM
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European Friends of Israel – Bilateral challenges in a global context
We do not seek a homogenous supportive position towards Israel or blind obedience to the Israeli government line. Instead we seek and positively welcome differing views.
By MAREK SIWIEC \
1/19/2014 4:47:35 PM
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Joan Rivers to make Israeli TV debut on 'Matzav Ha'Uma'
Comedic evening talk show will broadcast its seventh season on Tuesday from New York City featuring the Jewish funny-woman.
By LAUREN IZSO \
1/19/2014 5:10:16 PM
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Islamist rebels reject 'hollow' Syria peace talks
By REUTERS \
1/19/2014 5:13:25 PM
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Histadrut cancels planned Dan bust strike for Monday
By NIV ELIS \
1/19/2014 5:35:48 PM
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Jewish groups praise Pope Francis on opening of Holocaust archives
Catholic leader to review actions of predecessor, wartime pontiff prior to canonization of Pius XII.
By SAM SOKOL \
1/19/2014 5:41:27 PM
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Islamic Jihad: Israeli strikes on Gaza threaten the ceasefire
Organization's military wing vows Israel will pay a "heavy price" for strikes at the appropriate time.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 6:14:37 PM
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Israel releases West Bank-based Hamas leader to Ramallah
Hasan Youssef freed after serving 28 months for participating in the re-establishment of Hamas’s infrastructure in W. Bank.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/19/2014 6:24:49 PM
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Netanyahu hails Harper as 'a great friend of Israel, the Jewish people'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2014 6:29:09 PM
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Survey: Someone hit every two seconds by stroke, one dies of it every six seconds in the world
One out of five women and one out of six men will have a stroke sometime in their lives, according to survey.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/19/2014 6:36:02 PM
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Azaria Alon, father of Israeli environmentalism, dies at 95
Alon was an Israel Prize winner and founder of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel.
By SHARON UDASIN \
1/19/2014 6:37:45 PM
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Grand Challenges, Pears competition to promote Israeli development technology
The Chief Scientist, Economy Ministry will award 12 applicants up to NIS 0.5m. each to develop concepts in the fields of global health, food security.
By NIV ELIS \
1/19/2014 6:42:27 PM
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ALUT to launch donation campaign to help children, adults with autism
Israeli Society for Autistic Children will hold annual donation day in conjunction with launch of informational campaign.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
1/19/2014 7:03:29 PM
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Police prepared for Harper visit
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/19/2014 7:22:33 PM
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Employee training sessions in Green Knesset project begin
Project to transform Knesset to energy-saving building including roof covered in solar panels as well as revamped water.
By SHARON UDASIN \
1/19/2014 7:30:50 PM
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Israel to preside over world disarmament organization for month
This is the second time Israel will assume rotating role to head UN-linked Conference on Disarmament.
By HERB KEINON \
1/19/2014 7:55:31 PM
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ADL’s Foxman critiques hate crimes reporting systems in EU, US
American and European governments are failing to adequately monitor and track anti-Semitism, ADL head says.
By SAM SOKOL \
1/19/2014 8:19:56 PM
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WATCH: Orthodox Jewish woman denied entry to Temple Mount for wearing ‘immodest dress’
Muslim Waqf personnel have Jewish Orthodox woman, who was dressed in skirt that covered her knees, removed from holy site.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/19/2014 8:27:59 PM
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PA apologizes to Czech Republic over weapons
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/19/2014 8:28:11 PM
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PA apologizes to Czech Republic over weapons in embassy
PA Foreign Ministry official says weapons were "being held inside old bags and the alternation of Palestinian ambassadors."
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/19/2014 9:07:57 PM
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Report: Persecution of Christians reveals most abuse in Muslim countries
Nine of top 10 countries where Christians suffer are Islamic, according to Open Doors USA.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
1/19/2014 9:13:08 PM
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Private peace talks prepare for public debut
US State Department braces for public criticism from all sides upon announcement of Israel-Palestinian framework agreement later this month; Kerry now asking Netanyahu, Abbas to make risky political propositions.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/19/2014 9:25:18 PM
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Shalom: Israel should have permanent delegate based at IREA in Abu Dhabi
Energy, Water and National Infrastructures minister says despite Kuwait ban, other Arab delegations stayed to hear him speak.
By SHARON UDASIN \
1/19/2014 9:43:29 PM
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After 28 years, Pollard deserves facts, not fiction
As pro bono attorneys for Jonathan Pollard since 2000, we never cease to be amazed at how those who are hostile to Pollard feel compelled to make up facts.
By ELIOT LAUER AND JACQUES SEMMELMAN \
1/19/2014 9:58:58 PM
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The Region: The hopelessness of victory
The Obama administration is engaging in over a dozen failed operations in the Mideast, and reason shows just why they’re failing: The Islamist philosophy.
By BARRY RUBIN \
1/19/2014 10:06:20 PM
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Eckstein downplays possible presidential run
Rabbi's organization raises millions of dollars annually for Israel; associates say others approached him to run.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/19/2014 10:07:28 PM
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Reality Check: Feiglin may be controversial, but he doesn’t jump on any bandwagon
Far-right Likud MK Moshe Feiglin is one of the most dangerous men in Israeli politics.
By JEFF BARAK \
1/19/2014 10:12:10 PM
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Does one have to earn dignity?
We aspire to elevate the discourse, and educate and ensure that our dignity is undeniably bound with our very humanity.
By TAMAR HERMANN \
1/19/2014 10:20:51 PM
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Netanyahu: UNESCO Land of Israel exhibit not harmful to peace
PM: Talks are based on facts, truth, which is never harmful; Wiesenthal Center to hold Paris, LA press conferences.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/19/2014 10:25:28 PM
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Think About It: The issue of parliamentary representation
In representation theory there are two basic concepts of representation - though the reality is invariably more complicated.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
1/19/2014 10:28:51 PM
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January 20: UN hypocrisy
One need look no farther than the first two pages of your January 17 issue to find the epitome of UN hypocrisy.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
1/19/2014 10:33:23 PM
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No Holds Barred: The courage of Cory Booker
US President Barack Obama has dropped the hammer on 16 Democratic senators who have joined a bold Robert Menendez.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
1/19/2014 10:44:20 PM
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Welcoming Harper
Canadian prime minister arrives to Israel after nearly eight years of planning for visit.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/19/2014 10:51:40 PM
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Two chief rabbis is one too many
This duplication of rabbis is not only wasteful and destructive, it has become an immense burden on the local religious councils.
By JOEL H. GOLOVENSKY \
1/19/2014 11:00:38 PM
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Justin Timberlake to perform in Tel Aviv in May
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/19/2014 11:04:58 PM
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US Rep. Cantor to join largest-ever Knesset delegation in Auschwitz
House Majority Leader to be joined by 2 other Congressmen for event marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/19/2014 11:11:01 PM
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Hanks for nothing! ‘Captain Phillips’ star among Oscar’s top snubs
While Academy tastes may be shifting, their preferences skewing toward the more unconventional, the group still proves that old habits die hard.
By NOA AMOUYAL \
1/19/2014 11:16:09 PM
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Theater Review: Cher Tresor (Dear Treasure)
A play by Francis Veber; directed by Leslie Lawton; translated by Eli Bijaoui Bet Lessin, January 14.
By HELEN KAYE \
1/19/2014 11:21:45 PM
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Obama: Pot "a vice" but no more dangerous than alcohol
By REUTERS \
1/19/2014 11:51:28 PM