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Germany accuses Iran, Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Russia, China of espionage
Syria suspected of using migrants as agents to infiltrate Germany
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
6/21/2020 4:05:54 PM
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Health Basket may be delayed to March due to coronavirus
This year's discussions have been delayed both due to the coronavirus, which has taken much of the ministry's resources.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 1:29:42 AM
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Deri resigns from managing coronavirus in Haredi and Arab communities
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 1:13:29 AM
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Cyprus' president delays visit to Israel due to coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 1:34:29 AM
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Negotiations between government, high school teachers end with no results
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 2:55:20 AM
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Lebanese MPs to Nasrallah: We don't want to be cut off from the West
"We will not sacrifice our last hard currencies to save the Syrian regime... Our dollars belong to our citizens."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
6/19/2020 3:06:00 AM
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Australia targeted by 'state-based' cyberattack, PM says
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 4:31:46 AM
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Many dogs returned after adopted at the height of the coronavirus
The initial weeks of the coronavirus outbreak were good news for many dogs, when many families were looking for a new companion to add to their family,
By OMRI RON \
6/19/2020 3:57:46 AM
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China reports 32 new coronavirus cases
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 3:44:57 AM
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German train station memorial dedicated to Jews deported to their death
The luggage – its owners unseen – stands in front of the main station. Nearby are information steles with historical photos.
By TOBY AXELROD/JTA \
6/19/2020 3:53:13 AM
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Orthodox lawmakers advise civil disobedience, suit filed against camp ban
Whether any camp directors will take up Yeger’s charge is unclear. The New York State Department of Health said sleepaway camps that reopen in spite of the ban could face penalties
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
6/19/2020 4:10:13 AM
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German celebrity chef shares antisemitic social posts
Attila Hildmann, a vegan chef and author, has been publishing material that is rife with antisemitic canards.
By TOBY AXELROD/JTA \
6/19/2020 4:19:04 AM
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New Zealand police officers shot during routine traffic stop
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 4:22:42 AM
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Mideast Ed-tech Companies Flourish amid Pandemic
Coronavirus restrictions and lockdowns lead to boom in use of remote learning platforms in region and farther afield
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
6/19/2020 4:29:42 AM
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NYC playgrounds open next week, ending protests by Jews who wanted access
Orthodox lawmakers and community leaders held a protest Sunday calling on the mayor to reopen the parks.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
6/19/2020 4:30:38 AM
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China publishes virus genome data from latest Beijing COVID-19 outbreak
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 4:32:55 AM
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US Secretary of State Pompeo calls Bolton 'a traitor'
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 4:41:37 AM
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The political center battles to keep its place in a time of turmoil
The political center, at a time of uncertainty and turmoil, the center is battling to hold its place.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
6/19/2020 4:56:47 AM
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California synagogue replaces name of Confederacy supporter
Wettan launched a years-long campaign that coincided with a national reckoning over Confederate monuments and eventually persuaded the synagogue to grapple with the name’s significance.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
6/28/2020 12:13:51 PM
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Israelis stranded in Central America due to coronavirus are returning
The passengers came to Panama from Colombia and Costa Rica, among other countries.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
6/19/2020 5:22:33 AM
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New drone unit opens in the IDF’s secretive Unit 9900
Unit 9900 is responsible for gathering visual intelligence including geographical data from satellites and aircraft.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
6/19/2020 6:21:39 AM
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Sanders slams PAC that ran ugly ad against Engel’s progressive opponent
The PAC’s ad targets Jamaal Bowman, whom Sanders has endorsed, for not paying taxes.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
6/20/2020 2:58:09 PM
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Israeli scientists develop self-disinfecting face mask
The mask was developed at the Haifa-based Technion-Israel Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
6/19/2020 5:35:42 AM
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Story of Jewish Dreamer shows the benefit of the supreme court's decision
Liberal immigration reform advocates celebrated the decision, a setback for the Trump team that includes Jewish adviser Stephen Miller
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
6/19/2020 5:48:32 AM
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Klobuchar pulls back from consideration to be Biden's running mate
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 6:40:06 AM
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China charges two detained Canadians with alleged espionage
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 7:13:34 AM
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Body of missing IDF soldier found
Sgt. Adiel Fischler had been missing since Thursday evening
By ANNA AHRONHEIM,ALEX WINSTON \
6/21/2020 11:32:25 AM
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Health Ministry announces increase in epidemiological investigators
The announcement comes after a document was published revealing a severe lack in personnel performing the investigations. One nurse said that, "if there's a second wave, the system will crash."
By CELIA JEAN \
6/19/2020 5:03:24 PM
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Scout leader diagnosed with coronavirus, 100 children in quarantine
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 8:54:51 AM
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Labor Court asks for decision on school year extension by afternoon
The decision to extend was made to help make up the nine days of school that were missed in March, when the country shut down to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 10:55:06 AM
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Comprehensive report reveals endemic hate education in Palestinian schools
Palestinian children are being primed for "a continuous and long-range confrontation against the State of Israel," the report found.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
6/20/2020 5:39:30 PM
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Russia scrambles jets to intercept US B-52 bombers over Okhotsk Sea
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 10:31:06 AM
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Elections, annexation, coronavirus: New survey reveals Israelis' opinions
The survey, conducted by Prof. Yitzhak Katz of Maagar Mohot, and published Friday morning, dealt with the three burning issues on the public agenda.
By 103FM \
6/19/2020 10:43:14 AM
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Schools in Ashdod, Rehovot close due to coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 10:52:06 AM
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Over 300 new cases of coronavirus in Israel in last day, one more death
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 11:08:55 AM
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Third honor killing in a month sparks renewed calls for law change in Iran
Under Islamic Republic law, a father who kills his child is not considered a murderer and is not liable for the death penalty.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
6/19/2020 11:31:43 AM
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 11:33:56 AM
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El Al denies rejection of bailout plan, says still negotiating
According to a proposal received by El Al management earlier this month, the government is willing to offer a $250 million loan to the flag carrier.
By EYTAN HALON \
6/20/2020 5:06:33 PM
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New coronavirus outbreak in Beijing shows battle still on
The Chinese capital saw 158 new COVID-19 infections in the past week, with nearly all the cases linked to the Xinfadi Market in the southern district of Fengtai.
By JOSHUA ROBBIN MARKS/THE MEDIA LINE \
6/19/2020 11:49:51 AM
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China publishes COVID genome data, officials suggest a European strain
The sequence was for a strain responsible for a recent outbreak in Beijing.
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 11:50:42 AM
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UN watchdog presses Iran over nuke violations, Iran threatens retaliation
"Iran fully rejects this resolution and will respond appropriately...those who made this decision will bear responsibility for its consequences," Iranian official Kazem Gharib Abadi said.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/20/2020 6:39:29 PM
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Italy sewage study suggests COVID-19 was there in December
"This research may help us understand the beginning of virus circulation in Italy."
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 12:42:39 PM
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Germany doubles pledge to Auschwitz-Birkenau preservation fund
Chancellor Merkel and Foreign Minister Heiko Mass understand the importance of Holocaust education to fight the surge of rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial.
By CELIA JEAN \
6/19/2020 5:25:18 PM
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Police file indictment against suspect who attacked Yehuda Glick
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 1:42:42 PM
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Muslims, Jews have higher COVID death rate, UK figures indicate
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics reflect previous studies showing a higher risk of death among certain minorities.
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 1:23:02 PM
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With annexation looming, Canada’s UNSC upset is bad news for Israel, US
In the run-up to this week's elections, pro-Palestinian groups campaigned against Canada, specifically highlighting its strong ties to Israel.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/20/2020 10:30:16 PM
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Palestinian Health Minister announces second coronavirus outbreak wave
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 1:42:09 PM
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Health Ministry announces increase in epidemiological investigators
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 2:13:28 PM
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US Islamic scholar calls on followers to rise up against 'tyrant' America
"You are seeing what a police state is like. You have to demand your rights from that tyrant," he said.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
6/19/2020 2:19:18 PM
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Israeli company helps US National Institutes of Health fight coronavirus
"The idea that an Israeli company can help make a difference for global research is very important for us."
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
6/20/2020 5:33:46 PM
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Spain increases coronavirus death toll to over 28,000
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 3:09:44 PM
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Palestinian infant dies while waiting for heart surgery
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 3:22:11 PM
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Two Beni Brak kindergartens close after teacher diagnosed with COVID-19
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 3:59:19 PM
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Coordinated blasts kill four in Pakistan, including soldiers
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 3:27:06 PM
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What's going on with the battle over judges’ conflicts of interest?
EXPLAINER: "This is another positive step toward advancing transparency,” said Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/20/2020 8:37:37 PM
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Gantz lauds IAEA resolution calling Iran to open its sites
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 3:55:24 PM
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Court rules in favor of teachers: School year will not be extended
The National Labor Court rejected the Education Ministry’s demand to extend the school year by nine days.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
6/20/2020 8:36:00 PM
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EU to extend Russia sanctions for another six months
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 3:57:58 PM
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British actor Ian Holm dies at 88
The actor, who received an Oscar nomination for his performance in the 1981 film "Chariots of Fire," had died from a Parkinson's related illness, the paper said.
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 4:21:43 PM
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UNHRC arms embargo call against Israel passes by only slim margin
Body approved the text by a 22-8 vote, with 17 abstentions
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/20/2020 11:23:21 PM
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Turkey ready for fast reconstruction in conflict-torn Libya - official
A Turkish delegation including the foreign and finance ministers met GNA officials on Wednesday for talks Ankara said aimed to bring about an end to fighting.
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 4:58:09 PM
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Tent outside of Netanyahau’s home to say: No to Palestinian State
Suggested by the Sovereignty Movement and Sovereignty Youth, the tent is meant to host a three-day series of lectures and events supporting annexation.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 6:08:43 PM
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Trump warns protesters to face 'different scene' at his Oklahoma rally
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 5:02:19 PM
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Iran urges social distancing as coronavirus cases top 200,000
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 5:21:41 PM
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Government approves culture events to reopen at reduced capacity
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 5:30:15 PM
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Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades’ visit in Israeli postponed
The June 23 visit was ear-marked for discussions on improving tourist relations between the countries as well as discussing potential cooperation between Israel, Cyprus and Greece.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 5:54:03 PM
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Court rules in favor of teachers, won’t have to teach extra days
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 6:26:00 PM
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Gov't approves cultural events as daily coronavirus cases near 300
The government approved the opening of performance halls, concerts, plays and movie theaters under Health Ministry guidelines on Friday.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
6/20/2020 4:15:45 PM
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Coronavirus pandemic accelerating, warns WHO head Tedros
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 6:34:16 PM
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UN sets up inquiry into racism after George Floyd death
Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, urged the forum on Wednesday to investigate US police brutality and racial discrimination.
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 6:43:17 PM
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Rabbis decide: Having a Tinder account does not mean infidelity
In a recent divorce case, the rabbinical court was faced with the argument a wife opened a tinder dating profile and was ergo unfaithful, they rejected it.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 7:23:52 PM
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Thursday was world highest number of new daily coronavirus patients - WHO
Nearly half of those diagnosed on Thursday were Americans.
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 7:40:32 PM
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Iranian judge accused of corruption found dead in Romanian hotel
Bucharest police said a hotel had found one of its guests dead in the lobby after he appeared to have fallen from a higher floor.
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 8:10:57 PM
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Coronavirus surge in Palestinian Authority with 65 new patients
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 8:50:33 PM
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Rahat mayor: Residents are avoiding coronavirus testing, are ashamed
"The coronavirus is still perceived as something to be ashamed of and people loath to admit they have been exposed," Abu Sahiben said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/19/2020 8:53:00 PM
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Israeli author prevails over German ‘antisemite’ in legal dispute
The court concluded that “Due to the sufficient connection of facts, there is also no abusive criticism that vilifies [Bernstein]."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
6/21/2020 4:36:38 PM
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Paul McCartney gets birthday wishes from Israel
McCartney's last performance in Israel was in 2008 and was a massive success. Rumors began to spark in late 2019 that McCartney was planning a return sometime in the near future.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
6/19/2020 10:03:35 PM
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France, Germany, UK 'accessories' to Trump, Netanyahu, Iran's Zarif says
The UN nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors called on Iran in the resolution earlier on Friday to stop denying the agency access to two suspected former nuclear sites.
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 10:08:37 PM
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China hits back at UN rights chief on Hong Kong legislation
By REUTERS \
6/19/2020 11:13:36 PM