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Iran defense minister: Iran to unveil new fighter jets
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 12:14:30 AM
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How a Jewish producer helped unleash Aretha Franklin’s genius
"Let her develop the rhythms, horn riffs, and backing vocals that will open her heart and expose her soul."
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
8/19/2018 12:58:29 AM
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UN chief suggests options for ‘improved Palestinian protection’
Danon: The real protection the Palestinians need is from their own leaders.
By HERB KEINON,REUTERS \
8/19/2018 1:45:28 AM
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Kofi Annan remembered as friend of Israel
The ex-UN secretary-general died at 80.
By HERB KEINON \
8/19/2018 2:41:25 AM
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Convicted kosher slaughterhouse CEO freed by Trump arrives in Israel
“I came to the Holy Land to give thanks at the Western Wall for the great miracle, and to thank all those who prayed for my release,” Rubashkin said.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/19/2018 3:29:07 AM
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Romanian police nab suspect for Wiesel graffiti
The graffiti incident “caused pain and outrage all over the world."
By JTA \
8/19/2018 3:47:44 AM
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Report: Magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes Pacific near Tonga
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 3:52:00 AM
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India’s looted past and terrorism funding
“The world has focused on the connection between cultural racketeering and terrorist financing with Daesh (Islamic State), but this risk extends far beyond Iraq and Syria."
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
8/19/2018 4:12:36 AM
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Police injured as far-right, anti-Nazi activists clash in Berlin
Germany has tough laws that ban use of symbols of the Nazi regime, such as the swastika flag, but the far-right has grown stronger in recent years.
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 5:06:01 AM
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Brexit minister to meet with EU negotiator in attempt to speed process
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 5:22:17 AM
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Letter addressed to Anne Frank family up for auction
The letter is of “paramount importance, a testament to the most difficult period in the life of the Frank family, their underground existence.”
By JTA \
8/19/2018 5:35:05 AM
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Corbyn was filmed endorsing BDS in 2015
“I believe that sanctions against Israel, because of its breach of the trade agreement, are the appropriate way of promoting [the] peace process.”
By JTA \
8/19/2018 5:49:19 AM
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FDA approves Teva’s generic of Mylan’s EpiPen
"...Patients living with severe allergies should have a lower-cost option."
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 6:12:26 AM
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Israeli scholar: Baby Circumcision increases risk of cot death
An Israel-born genetics scholar from Britain published a study claiming circumcision of boys increases the risk of cot death, but a prominent Dutch pediatrician dismissed his findings as “nonsense.”
By JTA \
8/19/2018 6:22:40 AM
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German firms in line with U.S. Iran sanctions
Several European companies have suspended plans to invest in Iran in light of the US sanctions.
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 6:53:43 AM
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Israel closes Gaza’s pedestrian crossing in response to border riots
The re-opening of Erez Crossing was conditioned on an understanding that Hamas would halt it fire of rockets and incendiary devices against Israel.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/19/2018 8:21:17 AM
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Gung-ho in Guangzhou
Israeli journalists witness the vast potential of South China.
By STEVE LINDE \
8/19/2018 9:10:21 AM
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U.S. consulate in Haifa to close down
No reason was given for the closure.
By JTA \
8/19/2018 9:12:21 AM
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Temple Mount closes for guests ahead of Eid al-Adha
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/19/2018 10:10:33 AM
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Report: Iran says no OPEC member can take over its share of oil exports
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 10:41:36 AM
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Teva jumps on FDA approval for generic EpiPen
By TNS \
8/19/2018 10:51:07 AM
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BREAKING: Drive-by Shooting in Tel Aviv
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/19/2018 11:01:50 AM
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Florida Holocaust Museum takes rock 'n' roll detour in Bill Graham exhibit
The exhibit brings together hundreds of Graham family artifacts — including photographs, documents, memorabilia, multimedia clips and a psychedelic light installation.
By JAY CRIDLIN/TAMPA BAY TIMES \
8/19/2018 11:18:32 AM
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Israel’s Ashram sets world record in rhythmic gymnastics, grabs gold
The gymnast also won two medals at the 2017 World Games, taking a silver in the clubs and a bronze in the hoop.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
8/19/2018 11:34:33 AM
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Iran says U.S. 'action group' will fail to overthrow Iranian state
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 11:40:30 AM
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Spokesman says U.S. forces to stay in Iraq as long as needed
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 11:42:43 AM
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U.S. advisor John Bolton arrives in Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/19/2018 12:01:59 PM
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Muslim pilgrims flock to Mecca ahead of hajj
Every able-bodied Muslim who has the means should perform the hajj at least once in their lifetime under a quota system.
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 12:06:45 PM
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Corbyn called for Israel boycott in 2005 rally
More evidence arises of UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's support for cutting trade ties with Israel, despite recent statements to the contrary.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
8/19/2018 12:14:04 PM
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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson coming to Israel
Rocker to perform spoken word, discuss anecdotes from his life.
By AMY SPIRO \
8/19/2018 12:16:11 PM
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Iran to unveil fighter plane in days, defense minister says
The plane is believed to be the stealth Qaher F-313, which experts say is too small to fit a pilot.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
8/19/2018 12:17:10 PM
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Drive-by shooting in Tel Aviv - Police have detained three suspects
No casualties have been reported but the motives of the shooting are said to be criminal, according to Israel Police.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
8/19/2018 12:21:01 PM
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Report: Iran says it is seeking solution to sell oil and transfer revenues
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 12:29:14 PM
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This week in 60 seconds
Got a minute? Here's the week in review.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/19/2018 12:42:57 PM
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Iran says U.S. 'action group' will fail to overthrow state
'Americans are imposing sanctions but they claim they are supporting freedom, human rights, and global and regional security,' said the Iranian Parliament Speaker.
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 12:50:30 PM
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Israeli Arabs want to set July 19 as Apartheid Day
A spokesman for Barakeh’s committee said that if approved there would be international activities to mark the day around the world, including in Israel and in South Africa.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/19/2018 12:54:07 PM
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NYC Mayor De Blasio defends probe of politically connected Jewish schools
Nine schools were determined to be outside the scope of the probe for various reasons, including one that turned out to be a butcher shop.
By TNS \
8/19/2018 1:08:11 PM
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Bolton: Iran one of four countries trying to meddle in U.S. elections
This is Bolton's first trip to Israel since assuming his new position in April, though he has been in the country on numerous occasions in other capacities.
By HERB KEINON \
8/19/2018 7:26:57 PM
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Report: U.S. forces to stay in Iraq 'as long as needed'
'The main reason, after ISIS [Islamic State] is defeated militarily, is the stabilization efforts and we still need to be there for that,' said Colonel Sean Ryan in Abu Dhabi.
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 1:37:34 PM
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Report: Iraqi Supreme Court ratifies results of May election
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 1:54:08 PM
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Gal Gadot hits Forbes highest-paid actress list
The Israeli superstar is estimated to have earned $10m. in the past year.
By AMY SPIRO \
8/19/2018 2:19:49 PM
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Israel takes a shot at another Eurovision title
For the first time since 1986, an Israeli is participating in the Young Musicians competition
By AMY SPIRO \
8/19/2018 2:38:35 PM
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I want to be a dad! Men fight for surrogacy rights
If Israel is indeed a Jewish state, and if the Bible explicitly bans homosexuality, is it not just and ethical to withdraw the right to children from gay couples and single gay men?
By SHLOMO MAITAL \
8/19/2018 2:43:16 PM
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Puttin’ on the Ritz: A worthwhile stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Herzliya
The English word “ritzy” comes from the deluxe Ritz hotel chain, the first hotel of which was opened in Paris in 1898 by Cesar Ritz, a Swiss hotelier, and investor Alfred Beit, a Jewish businessman.
By BARBARA SOFER \
8/19/2018 2:52:56 PM
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Baghdad gun shops thrive after Iraqi rethink on arms control
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 3:02:38 PM
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Hi-tech Trailblazers: The Druze heart of the start-up nation
If, as they say in Africa, it takes a village to raise a child, in Israel it takes many villages to make the “Start-Up Nation.”
By WILLIAM F.S. MILES,HISHAM BADER \
8/19/2018 3:20:31 PM
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Freedom of religion
My concern is the guarantee of freedom of religion. The lack of that freedom makes us – ironically – the only nation in the free world in which complete freedom of religion does not exist for Jews.
By RABBI REUVEN HAMMER \
8/19/2018 3:48:25 PM
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Trump says 'nothing to hide' from Special Counsel Mueller
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 4:22:53 PM
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Incendiary balloon causes fire in Be'eri Forest
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/19/2018 4:37:21 PM
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Houthi rebels meet with Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah
Yemen has been gripped by violence since September 2014, when the Houthi rebels stormed the capital of Sanaa and forced the internationally recognized government to flee south.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
8/19/2018 4:56:09 PM
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Police chief provides DNA sample in hope of saving young woman's life
"The doctors say that if no donor is found in the coming month, the story of the love of my life will end at the age of 27," wrote her fiance Bar Armon.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
8/19/2018 4:57:31 PM
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Health Ministry Dir.-Gen.: Leptospirosis is easily treated
Health Ministry CEO Moshe Bar Siman Tov released a statement Sunday afternoon on the current status of the Leptospirosis ('ahberet') infection.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
8/19/2018 5:02:44 PM
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Afghanistan announces Muslim Eid holiday ceasefire with Taliban
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 5:21:16 PM
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Ben Kingsley: I carried a photo of Elie Wiesel on 'Operation Finale' set
Actor Nick Kroll said the film about the capture of Adolf Eichmann was a victory story 'rife with questions of morality.'
By AMY SPIRO \
8/19/2018 5:39:58 PM
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WATCH: Islamic world prepares for Eid al-Adha
All over the Islamic world people are making preparations for Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice.
By HAGAY HACOHEN,REUTERS \
8/19/2018 5:53:14 PM
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MKs harassed after phone numbers published
The list was compiled and distributed by Barak Cohen, who is a convicted felon.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/19/2018 5:58:03 PM
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Yazidi victims of ISIS fear for lives in Germany due to ISIS presence
The harrowing story is the most shocking case of a former survivor of the ISIS genocide in Iraq, that led to the ethnic cleansing of more than 400,000 Yazidis.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/19/2018 6:02:42 PM
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Iran says no OPEC member can take over its share of oil exports
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 6:41:33 PM
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Court doubles sentence for 2014 shooting of Palestinian minor
Deri had been sentenced to only nine months in prison and an NIS 50,000 fine by the Jerusalem District Court in April.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/19/2018 7:29:55 PM
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Police: Delay in calling ambulance caused woman’s death at nature party
Tohar David, who was in her twenties, was found lying unconscious on the side of the road at Lehavim junction near a bus stop on August 5, 2017.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
8/19/2018 7:49:36 PM
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Egyptian monks sent to trial over killing of bishop
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 7:55:45 PM
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Massachusetts bishop apologizes for false allegations about IDF
Harris admitted on August 9 that she did not personally witness the events she had described to her fellow bishops at the convention.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/19/2018 8:09:47 PM
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“Boycott the boycotts,” of BDS, says German youth labor union federation
“Boycott the boycotts,” wrote the DGB youth organization in its 2017 pro-Israel resolution.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
8/19/2018 8:27:41 PM
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Report: Trump said 'In one-state solution, PM will be named Mohammed'
The report cited Trump as saying, possibly in jest, that if a one-state solution comes to pass "the prime minister's name will be Mohammed."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/19/2018 8:39:16 PM
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Police arrest 83 suspects after Immigration Authority bribery scandal
Population and Immigration Authority employees suspected of bribing residents to cut waiting times.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
8/19/2018 8:42:30 PM
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Attorney: Khan al-Ahmar not illegal, built in designated desert area
To underscore his point when speaking to the committee he unfurled a 1942 map from the time of mandatory Palestine, when Great Britain was in charge of the area.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/20/2018 8:10:44 AM
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Erez Crossing closed to create link between security and economic benefit
“It cannot be that someone will get economic benefits and not worry about the security quiet,” Liberman said.
By HERB KEINON,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/19/2018 9:20:56 PM
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Remembering Kofi Annan
Annan was appointed secretary-general in January 1997 and was reelected in 2001. During this time he carried out a major reform within the UN.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/19/2018 9:25:45 PM
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Olim parents need to learn about Israeli schools and share ideas
By AKIVA HERZFELD \
8/19/2018 9:33:51 PM
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Response to a loving brother
Does Lauder believe that the administration of the late Yitzhak Rabin, which amended Basic Law: Human Dignity and Freedom without adding the magic word also tarnished Israel’s equality?
By MARTIN OLINER \
8/19/2018 9:38:06 PM
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Think About It: The municipal election in Jerusalem
Since Kollek left city hall in 1993, no secular, center-left candidate has had any chance of being elected as mayor in Jerusalem (when he won, Olmert was a Likudnik).
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
8/19/2018 9:55:20 PM
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Letters to the Editor: August 20, 2018
"I suffered from vile antisemitism – both verbal and physical – as a pupil in England in the 1970s. The dialogue gets passed down through the generations."
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
8/19/2018 10:13:02 PM
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Cannabics, Eroll develop medical cannabis growing device
Cannabics will receive royalties of up to $8 million with a minimum of $500,000 guaranteed for the 2019 fiscal year.
By GLOBES/ TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE \
8/19/2018 10:13:32 PM
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FDA OKs BrainsWay non-invasive device to treat OCD in adults
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/19/2018 10:16:48 PM
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Palestinians react to Abbas' call for ‘popular resistance’
“Popular resistance is the suitable form given the current situation of a complete closure of the political horizon,” Hassan Faraj, a member of the PLO committee.
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
8/19/2018 10:22:53 PM
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Sax appeal comes to Eilat
Famed American horn man Joshua Redman is looking forward to the Red Sea Jazz Festival.
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/19/2018 10:32:07 PM
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Iran lawmakers target Rouhani's finance minister as sanctions bite
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 10:34:59 PM
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Pompeo: 'time for peace' as Afghanistan announces ceasefire with Taliban
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 10:37:30 PM
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Tel Aviv’s Piano Festival celebrates 20 years
Other unique performances include Evyatar Banai with special guest Ehud Banai, Danny Sanderson in a special acoustic show with guest Tom Aharon, and Yirmi Kaplan with special guest Maya Isac.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/19/2018 10:38:02 PM
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The Beatles, with strings attached
The shows will be emceed by the dean of Israeli Beatle scholars, Yoav Kutner.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/19/2018 10:42:09 PM
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Qatar and Turkey central banks sign swap agreement
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 11:39:03 PM
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At least 19 killed by Islamists in village in northeast Nigeria
By REUTERS \
8/19/2018 11:41:29 PM