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Former Iraqi adviser to Post: Religious extremism is top threat to minorities
Mirzan Dinnayi says 'Islamization' of the Iraqi street scares religious minority communities.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
11/19/2008 12:17:24 AM
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Ayalon, Melchior aim to partner Greens
Melchior tells Post new political grouping will become "the buzz" of the election campaign.
David Horovitz \
11/19/2008 12:21:16 AM
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As NRP folds to create united front, signs of dissent emerge
Orlev says party returning to its original political line with new framework that focuses on education and Jewish identity.
Matthew Wagner \
11/19/2008 12:27:18 AM
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Germany-Egypt sub sale worries Israel
Former FADC head warns that with submarines Cairo will be able to covertly collect intel on Israeli.
Yaakov Katz \
11/19/2008 12:28:54 AM
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PA: 'Hamas is staging Gaza blackouts'
Ramallah officials claim group seeking to win sympathy and incite Palestinians against Israel, PA.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
11/19/2008 12:30:13 AM
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Ban to PM: Let UN aid workers into Gaza
Israeli envoy: Top UN human rights official has fallen victim to "Hamas' cynical manipulation of the media."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF, JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP \
11/19/2008 12:31:30 AM
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J'lem wary of US interests section in Iran
State Department official: "We're looking at ways to make reaching out to the Iranian people easier."
TOVAH LAZAROFF and HILARY LEILA KRIEGER \
11/19/2008 12:33:36 AM
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Chavez threatens to imprison opposition leader ahead of local elections
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'IDF patrol withdraws after accidentally crossing into Lebanese territory'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 1:30:05 AM
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UN panel denounces Darfur arms violations
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Peres: Turkey, Iran offer differing models
President tells Oxford University many Muslims will have to make choice between "Iranian school of domination and Turkish school of cooperation."
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Int'l Soccer: Drogba expects 'difficult' match vs Israel
Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker praises Tal Ben-Haim ahead of friendly in Ramat Gan.
ALLON SINAI \
11/19/2008 2:32:18 AM
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Local Basketball: Dorsman takes Rishon coaching job
Comes after Ziv Erez quits the position following a 0-4 start to the BSL season.
ALLON SINAI \
11/19/2008 2:33:54 AM
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Games We Play - Golf: Malka, Eliav win on Ladies Day
Some 48 ladies enjoy perfect weather conditions and well-prepared golf course at Ga'ash, resulting in good scoring and a great atmosphere.
SHMULIK FUTERAN \
11/19/2008 2:36:37 AM
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Sinai Says: A welcome return
Dorsman is not only a proven and talented coach, but is also one of the more decent and open figures in Israeli basketball.
ALLON SINAI \
11/19/2008 2:39:48 AM
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Ban expresses concern to Olmert over humanitarian situation in Gaza
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 2:51:52 AM
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Elbit Systems looks to the future
The electronic weaponry leader expands overseas through local subsidiaries.
JJ LEVINE and LEO DAVIDSON \
11/19/2008 3:17:03 AM
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The stockmarket moves forward even when times are tough
TASE's Levanon won't give up on her vision for the exchange's future.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/19/2008 3:18:22 AM
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Ariav: Passing 2009 budget still top priority for economy
Finance Ministry's director-general tells 'Post' he's confident Israeli economy can weather global crisis with minimum damage.
SHARON WROBEL \
11/19/2008 3:22:00 AM
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Maala index indicates a revolution in Israel's corporate philosophy
The seemingly impossible entrance of Maala into the heart of Israeli capitalism is exactly what its founder had in mind.
jj levine \
11/19/2008 3:23:48 AM
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Obama reportedly picks Clinton aide Eric Holder to serve as A-G
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Obama reportedly picks Clinton aide Eric Holder as A-G
Former US attorney, who served as No. 2 official in Justice Department under Bill Clinton, would be nation's 1st black attorney general.
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China's president reportedly meets Fidel Castro
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10 sailors missing as S. Korean fishing boat sinks
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IDF troops arrest 14 Palestinian terror suspects in West Bank operations
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 6:38:01 AM
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Britain sees 'constructive role' for Syria
Miliband criticizes Hamas rocket fire and implicitly urges Syria to exert its influence on the group to stop such attacks.
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Pakistan: 4 suspected insurgents reported dead in US missile strike
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Ships diverted after Saudi oil tanker hijacked
Supertanker was carrying $100 million in crude; pirates also capture Iranian cargo ship, Thai fishing boat.
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Cheney indicted in South Texas county
VP accused of conflict of interest and "at least misdemeanor assaults" on detainees due to link to prison companies.
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'Times': UK re-establishes high-level intelligence links with Syria
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 7:50:44 AM
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US arrests suspected Iranian agent in Iraq
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Poland awards dozens for saving Jews during WWII
President Lech Kaczynski awarded state medals - many posthumously - to around 70 people from across Poland.
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Bridging the Muslim-Jewish divide
This weekend, 50 synagogues and 50 mosques in the US and Canada will hold simultaneous prayer sessions.
Tom Tugend / JTA \
11/19/2008 9:44:35 AM
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Obama to Abbas: I'll support peace talks
President-elect calls PA president, pledges to push peace process forward, towards a two-state solution.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 9:48:32 AM
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17-year-old boy Rishon Lezion youth hospitalized with stab wounds
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 10:00:01 AM
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Boaz Yona sentenced to 7 years in jail
Former Heftsiba CEO to pay NIS 8m compensation - double the sum in plea deal. Apartment purchasers still disappointed with punishment, say it's too lenient.
DAN IZENBERG \
11/19/2008 10:06:30 AM
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Doctors transplant windpipe with stem cells
"This technique has great promise," said Dr. Eric Genden, who did a similar transplant in 2005 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
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Your Taxes: Government grants for fixed assets
Israel offers substantial tax breaks for "Privileged Enterprises" and "Approved Enterprises" under the Law for The Encouragement of Capital Investments.
LEON HARRIS \
11/19/2008 10:12:13 AM
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Livni slams opponents of stimulus plan
"It is aggravating to see that there are political parties who are trying to attain political capital at the expense of the public," she said.
SHARON WROBEL \
11/19/2008 10:19:13 AM
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Pedestrian seriously injured after car swerves from lane near Taiba
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 10:30:51 AM
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In wake of Kassams, Barak decides to keep Gaza crossings closed
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 10:33:43 AM
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What's New in the EU: Energy proposals aim to boost security
The European Commission put forward a new strategy to build up energy solidarity among Member States.
ARI SYRQUIN \
11/19/2008 10:40:22 AM
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Retired IDF officer suspected of murdering former business partner
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 11:21:31 AM
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Birthright not fazed by economic slow-down
Taglit CEO says fact that gov't contributes to program shows "Israel does not just take, but also gives."
Avi Mizroch \
11/19/2008 11:28:27 AM
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Iran kills several Kurdish separatists in border shootout
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Somali pirates hijack Thai fishing boat, 16 crew
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Miliband: 2009 may bring about change in the Middle East
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Miliband hopes '09 brings change to ME
In Beirut, UK foreign secretary says next year will bring global change with new US president.
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New generation pays tribute to Leonard Bernstein
Israeli musicians play pieces commemorating wars.
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Retired IDF officer confesses murder
Shimon Pinto's body found after suspect leads police to site along Route 6, where it was buried.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 12:45:31 PM
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PA to reach out to Israelis with ads endorsing Arab peace plan
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Majoring in Aliyah: My friends are the biggest threat to peace in the Middle East
I was trolling the Internet the other day, looking at some of my favorite blogs, when I came across an interesting video. Max Blumenthal, a blogger on several left-wing websites decided to post what he called "the most shocking footage I have ever filmed."
Lahav Harkov \
11/19/2008 1:49:58 PM
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Abbas reaches out to Israeli public
Ads appealing directly to Israeli public appears in Israel's three major Hebrew dailies.
TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/19/2008 1:53:50 PM
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Iraqi government: Saddam Hussein-era mass grave unearthed
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Diplomats: IAEA to circulate Syria, Iran reports
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Livni: Israel won't attend Durban II
"Conference seeks to legitimize hatred and racism," FM tells UJC General Assembly participants.
TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/19/2008 2:39:32 PM
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Livni at GA: World must accept Israel's right to exist as Jewish state
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 2:44:42 PM
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Al-Qaida No. 2: Obama a 'house negro,' the opposite of Malcolm X
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See me, hear me
Religious community tends to turn a blind eye toward at-risk girls.
Yonit Refaely \
11/19/2008 3:36:48 PM
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Uncomfortably Jewish in the Deep South
Despite my mom's inconsistent observance of Judaism as a religion, she always reminded me we were different from those around me.
Talia Raphael \
11/19/2008 3:46:07 PM
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Saudi FM says hijacked oil tanker's owners negotiating
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Grave hopping and soul searching
Cemetery tours are 'in style' right now and their popularity may be a symptom of a society searching to reconnect with its roots.
DANIELLA ASHKENAZY \
11/19/2008 4:20:03 PM
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Yemen wants Arab cooperation to fight piracy
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Trumpeldor Cemetery - a romantic place to meet a soul mate?
One Friday in October, the Trumpeldor Cemetery was the primary destination of a guided tour - one of a series designed for 50+ singles seeking a soul mate.
DANIELLA ASHKENAZY \
11/19/2008 4:22:43 PM
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Bar-On presents economic boost plan
Finance minister urges MKs to "show courage," approve NIS 22 billion plan before elections.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 4:31:58 PM
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Indian navy ship drowns pirate ship
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Indian navy sinks suspected pirate "mother" ship
Larger "mother ships" are often used to take gangs of pirates and smaller attack boats into deep water, and can be used as mobile bases to attack merchant vessels.
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Two Kassam rockets fired toward Israel; no injuries or damage
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 5:02:16 PM
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Likud criticizes economic stimulus plan presented by Bar-On
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 5:14:41 PM
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Beau Biden will not accept Senate appointment
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Peres at UK press conference: Do not criticize West Bank settlements
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 6:12:20 PM
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IAEA: Syria site had nuke reactor characteristics
Says Syrian 'agricultural center' contained traces of uranium; additional report says probe into Iran's program deadlocked.
AP and Jpost staff \
11/19/2008 6:48:12 PM
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Men of no honor
Those who join the underworld are to be shunned, shamed and marginalized - not vicariously celebrated.
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The No. 1 Club
First-of-its-kind gov't initiative helps terror victims rejoin society.
Ruth Eglash \
11/19/2008 7:15:10 PM
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Candidly Speaking: The tragedy of Gilad Schalit
No other self-respecting nation would stand by and carry on business as usual with a terrorist neighbor abducting its citizens.
Isi Leibler \
11/19/2008 7:17:40 PM
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Rattling the Cage: Clueless in Gaza
The war Israel is fighting with Gaza is the most one-sided war on earth.
LARRY DERFNER \
11/19/2008 7:19:40 PM
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US woman loses appeal for Nazi-era painting
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Days of prayer
Financial crisis is so bad, parents now demanding sons-in-law have careers.
MICHAEL J. SALAMON \
11/19/2008 7:22:10 PM
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November 20: The other PM
After Peres made a statement about Israeli policy on the Palestinian, Syrian negotiations, I'm confused. Is he Israel's president or prime minister?
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Hebron building left alone - for now
Fearing settler violence, IDF might wait for several weeks, then evacuate building without prior warning.
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Sweden says transvestism is not a disease
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Former Sayeret Matkal commander running with Kadima
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
11/19/2008 8:25:23 PM
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Israel to mull ceding part of Ghajar village
Foreign Ministry reportedly against move to give up control of northern part of village, split by border.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2008 8:50:15 PM
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A rift too deep
Hamas is not really losing out in the ongoing crisis with Fatah and needs better incentives to reconcile.
Ghassan Khatib \
11/19/2008 8:53:02 PM
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Austria: Remembrance without remembering
Pointing out the danger of nuclear annihilation only elicits reproach for exploiting the Holocaust.
Simone Dinah Hartmann and Heribert Schiedel \
11/19/2008 8:55:43 PM
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Trying to get your day in (rabbinical) court
A new phone system doesn't solve the rabbinical court system's basic problem: the lack of human contact.
SETH (SHAUL) FARBER \
11/19/2008 8:57:31 PM
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Interpol probes whether Mexico office leaked info to drug cartels
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Netanyahu vows rapid Palestinian economic growth
Plan includes continuing Palestinian peace talks, regional cooperation with Jordan and mass investment in the PA.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
11/19/2008 9:50:41 PM
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Conversion must be taken out of haredi hands, officials say
Cabinet Secretary to Post: If haredim aren't flexible, Israel's moderate Orthodox will convert.
HAVIV RETTIG and MATTHEW WAGNER \
11/19/2008 9:55:13 PM
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NGOs: Teach Islam to Jews and Judaism to Muslims
Rabbi Ron Kronish says the "high level of ignorance on both sides leads to mutual suspicion and stereotyping."
Matthew Wagner \
11/19/2008 10:03:14 PM
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Rice, Gates defend US-Iraq security agreement
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Herod family sarcophagi uncovered
"It turns out Herod was not the only person to have been buried there."
Etgar Lefkovits \
11/19/2008 10:13:14 PM
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Economic crunch spurs ADL layoffs
Organization has laid off 18 employees, 17 of whom worked at the New York headquarters, a spokeswoman said.
Etgar Lefkovits \
11/19/2008 10:14:08 PM
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'Land for peace, but not land for rocket fire'
Despite pro-Palestinian hecklers, Oxford University staff and students give Peres a standing ovation.
Jonny Paul, Jerusalem Post Correspondent \
11/19/2008 10:36:33 PM
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Local authorities may close unguarded schools
Public Security Ministry is foisting financial responsibility for guards onto the Education Ministry.
ABE SELIG \
11/19/2008 10:38:50 PM
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Reports of domestic violence on the rise
Herzog calls for compulsory treatment of violent men; "We are talking about a social and educational problem," he says.
Ruth Eglash \
11/19/2008 10:41:04 PM
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Abbas to shun Arab League Cairo meet
PA "extremely disappointed" with Arab countries over refusal to hold Hamas responsible failed talks.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
11/19/2008 11:08:42 PM
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Flight attendant helps land plane after co-pilot has nervous breakdown
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State to compensate wounded ISM activist
Brian Avery, shot in Jenin 5 years ago, will receive NIS 600,000 thanks to out-of-court settlement.
DAN IZENBERG \
11/19/2008 11:12:58 PM
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UN: Pirates off Somalia paid up to $30 million this year
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Despite the tough times, Israel's high-tech sector thrives
A daily look at key aspects of the Israeli economy, published to coincide with the UJC General Assembly in Jerusalem.
DAVID SHAMAH \
11/19/2008 11:36:49 PM
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Innovation and appetite make Teva biggest in generics
The past decade has seen even more M&A activity from Teva, with the latest proposed deal to acquire American women's health drug-maker Barr Pharmaceuticals set at approximately $7.5b.
jj levine \
11/19/2008 11:38:00 PM