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Station crew heading home after record-long U.S. spaceflight
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 12:37:30 AM
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Glick returns to Temple Mount
Activist returns to site following assassination attempt, lawsuit; "People like him take us to more bloodshed," says councilman.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/2/2016 1:23:27 AM
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Apple lawyer, FBI director face off in Congress on iPhone encryption
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 1:28:20 AM
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Edelstein to address UK parliament today
Knesset speaker visits London amid protests by Palestinian envoy; MKs fight calls
for boycott in Parliamentary Assembly Union for the Mediterranean in Brussels.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/2/2016 1:42:11 AM
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Erdan and Alsheich: Knesset disrespect of police ‘unacceptable’
The letter sent by Erdan followed one his ministry received from National Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich, in which he expressed his dismay at the situation.
By BEN HARTMAN \
3/2/2016 1:48:04 AM
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Elharar: Not enough speed cameras are being installed
Devices record 600,000 violations annually but courts can only process 90,000 of them, Knesset panel hears.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
3/2/2016 1:53:29 AM
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ADL, Reut Institute to partner on comprehensive BDS study
Groups set to unveil strategic, policy recommendations.
By SAM SOKOL \
3/2/2016 2:01:17 AM
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Super Tuesday results: Trump, Clinton look set for big wins
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 2:06:12 AM
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Analysis: Egypt security ties not affecting public’s hatred of Israel
Reflecting the strong official ties that are usually kept under the radar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with new Egyptian Ambassador Hazem Khairat in Jerusalem on Monday.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
3/2/2016 9:43:23 AM
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Al Qaida leader bin Laden left $29 million inheritance for jihad
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 2:53:10 AM
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Comment: No direction home
Making street signs and road maps practically obsolete, the Israeli app Waze has changed the way we travel.
By DAVID BRINN \
3/2/2016 3:11:02 AM
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Elkin: When PA collapses, what happens to its weapons?
Israel must be ready to ‘step into the shoes of the Palestinian Authority,’ says Likud minister.
By HERB KEINON \
3/2/2016 3:26:20 AM
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Israel think tank seeks to revive Arab Peace Initiative to push forward peace process
“We seek to revive the initiative in public [discourse] and with government officials since Israel has not officially replied to the offer and is not interested in paying the price.”
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
3/2/2016 7:53:18 AM
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International peacekeepers must remain in region, Italian defense minister tells Rivlin
Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti met the previous day with her Israeli counterpart Moshe Ya’alon, reiterated her country’s commitment to regional security.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/2/2016 4:09:34 AM
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Pentagon needs data security, strong encryption - U.S. defense chief
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 4:57:12 AM
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Mac Haifa zips by Bnei Yehuda into cup semis
Both teams had everything to play for after the first leg had ended in a 2-2 draw at Bloomfield Stadium, and it was Bnei Yehuda which took the lead through Pedro Galvan in the 31st minute.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/2/2016 5:23:18 AM
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President Obama's Final Hour
By KEN SIBANDA \
3/2/2016 7:25:31 PM
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Palestinians and Republicans
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
3/2/2016 6:53:27 AM
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Initial report: Stabbing attempt near Eli
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/2/2016 6:53:35 AM
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Israeli lightly wounded in attack at West Bank home; 2 Palestinian assailants killed
Security forces shot and killed the two 17-year-old assailants.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/2/2016 6:56:46 AM
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Australia softens sanctions against Iran
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 7:27:27 AM
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Construction crew unearths bones at site of former Nazi camp
The Jewish community of Krakow, which officially owns the property, was not informed of the plans to repair the pipeline, its president said.
By JTA \
3/2/2016 7:51:37 AM
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40 Columbia University professors sign BDS petition
The petition was released Monday morning to mark the first day of Israel Apartheid Week, the Columbia Spectator reported.
By JTA \
3/2/2016 8:33:06 AM
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IDF ejects platoon commander following Kalandiya incident
Oketz K-9 unit platoon commander and sentenced him to a week in military prison.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/2/2016 8:34:35 AM
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Blasts, gunfire heard near Indian consulate in Afghan city
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 9:58:26 AM
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Uzbek woman says in court 'Allah ordered' her to sever toddler's head
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 10:14:40 AM
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George Galloway attacks London mayoral rival over anti-BDS stance
"We won’t achieve peace by turning our faces against Israel,” Labour's London mayoral candidate Sadiq Kahn said in an interview with the publication, Jewish News.
By DANIEL J. ROTH \
3/2/2016 10:17:41 AM
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Jordanian forces kill 7 Islamist militants in clashes with ISIS sympathizers
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 10:28:13 AM
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This Week in Israeli History: Joseph Trumpeldor and the Battle of Tel Hai
By EYTAN MEIR \
3/2/2016 4:37:58 PM
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Edelstein: BDS are Palestinians' real enemies
Anti-Israel activists in London projected written messages on building housing the parliament late Tuesday night, accusing Edelstein of being a "racist leader" and calling to boycott and arrest him.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/2/2016 11:23:16 AM
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Report: US forces capture ISIS operative in Iraq
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 11:32:19 AM
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Gulf Arab states designate Hezbollah a terrorist organization
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 11:38:12 AM
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Gulf Arab states label Hezbollah a terrorist group
GCC Secretary-General, Abdullatif al-Zayani, in a statement issued in Riyadh, says that the bloc had now taken a collective decision on the Lebanese Shi'ite organization.
By Ariel Ben Solomon,REUTERS \
3/2/2016 11:43:39 AM
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Report: Turkey demands weapons from Israel as part of normalization effort
Israel in turn has demanded to know whether the weapons were intended to attack Kurdish rebels positioned on the Turkish-Syrian border, Kuwaiti paper reports.
By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA,JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/2/2016 11:59:41 AM
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University of Missouri probes 'Hitler rules' on dorm poster
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 12:07:27 PM
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Sacks to receive prestigious Templeton Prize
The Templeton Prize, valued at £1.1 million [$1.5 million], is bestowed by the John Templeton Foundation based in Pennsylvania in the US.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/2/2016 12:38:33 PM
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University of Missouri probes 'Hitler rules' on dorm poster
Jewish Student Organization says in statement that this constituted the fourth incident of Nazi symbolism in a year.
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 12:41:59 PM
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Hollywood actor Rob Lowe accuses California official of slurring Jews
Lowe made the allegation over comments made last year by Board of Equalization member Jerome Horton following the board’s decision to lower income tax Lowe owed on a $25m. home sale in 2005.
By JTA \
3/2/2016 12:57:07 PM
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Jordan says foils a plot by Islamic State militants to bomb civilian and military targets
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 12:59:56 PM
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Jordan thwarts ISIS suicide bombing plot inside country
Seven militants were killed in clashes that began on Tuesday night and lasted till dawn, with one police officer also killed.
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 1:15:03 PM
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Netanyahu seeks A-G's legal opinion on expelling terrorists' families to Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/2/2016 1:26:38 PM
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43 Kurdish YPG fighters killed in Syria in battle with Islamic State
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 1:41:10 PM
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Netanyahu endorses deportation of terrorists’ families, asks for A-G's opinion
Prime Minister's Office released the premier’s letter to Mandelblit which included an endorsement of such a move.
By HERB KEINON,Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/2/2016 2:02:12 PM
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Lebanon's Hariri says to keep dialog open with Hezbollah
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 2:42:11 PM
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Hezbollah launches social media campaign against opposing Shi'ite site 'operated by Israel'
On Wednesday, the editors of the Shi'ite site Janubia announced that "the site has been witnessing threats from Hezbollah's activists on social media networks in the past few hours."
By MAAYAN GROISMAN \
3/2/2016 2:47:06 PM
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US targets Islamic State with 21 strikes in Iraq, Syria
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 3:17:20 PM
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February 2016: One of hottest on record in Israel
Showers and high winds are expected to break the late winter heat.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
3/2/2016 3:27:23 PM
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Indonesia issues tsunami warning after massive 7.9 magnitude quake
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 3:37:07 PM
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Turkish PM says journalists' release should not affect their trial
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 3:44:39 PM
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Man among first Jews to be indicted for Facebook incitement against Arabs
Many Arabs have been previously indicted for incitement against Jews.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/2/2016 3:52:19 PM
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Even More So…
By DOROTHEA SHEFER-VANSON \
3/2/2016 3:53:59 PM
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WATCH: Edgy campaign seeks ICC war crimes case against Palestinian Authority TV
"Many of the terrorists launched their attacks after they watched programming which called very clearly for the killing of Jews," Shurat Hadin said in statement.
By BEN HARTMAN \
3/2/2016 3:57:02 PM
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Egyptian actress: ‘I would marry anyone who kills ISIS leader’
In a press statement, Shaheen, a well-known actress in Egypt, stated that she will spend with the man who kills Baghdadi "a beautiful month he has never dreamt about."
By MAAYAN GROISMAN \
3/2/2016 4:03:51 PM
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'Rabbis, get your dummy knives out, the simulation is starting'
European rabbis given self defense course at Berlin conference.
By DANA SOMBERG \
3/2/2016 4:37:58 PM
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With 75% non-Jewish students, Utah’s Jewish school seeks to universalize Judaism
The ceremony at the McGillis School in Salt Lake City is not dissimilar from weekly Shabbat celebrations held in Jewish schools across America.
By URIEL HEILMAN/JTA \
3/2/2016 4:44:29 PM
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MDA to get $25 million new national blood center from US donors
The donation is the largest-ever grant to MDA.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/2/2016 4:57:12 PM
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The Jerusalem Post's top 5 stories of March 2
Turkey reportedly seeking Israeli weapons, two Palestinian assailants attack man coming out of his home, Netanyahu wants to deport the families of terrorists to Gaza and more.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/2/2016 5:04:28 PM
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18 killed in car bomb against Syrian insurgents in southern province Quneitra
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 5:09:24 PM
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Maccabi comes out on top in academic study on satisfaction with four health funds
Satisfaction with Israeli health funds is significantly higher than in other Western countries with national health insurance, study finds.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/2/2016 5:13:56 PM
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NASA finds: Mediterranean drought 'worst in 900 years'
The scientists reconstructed the Mediterranean’s drought history by studying tree rings as part of an effort to understand the region's climate and what shifts water to or from the area.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/2/2016 5:14:30 PM
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US Senator: Obama to unveil US Supreme Court nomination soon
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 5:23:19 PM
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Ramah camps a bright spot for Conservative movement, but 9 of 10 kids don’t go
There’s something else going on at this camp, Ramahniks say, though it may not be as visible: inculcation of Jewish values.
By URIEL HEILMAN/JTA \
3/2/2016 5:39:19 PM
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Finance c'tee advancing negative income tax bill
Zionist Union MK Manuel Trajtenberg added that the step, though laudable, was not sufficient to help Israel's poor.
By NIV ELIS \
3/2/2016 5:52:59 PM
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Public housing forum dissatisfied with Kahlon moves
Although the advocacy group welcomed their pledge to reduce wait times for 2,700 eligible public housing applicants, they said that tens of thousands of people remained without homes or help.
By NIV ELIS \
3/2/2016 5:56:03 PM
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Jerusalem business center propelling thousands of entrepreneurs, immigrants to success
In 2015 "MATI" procured 300 loans valued at NIS 55 million for mostly Jerusalem residents.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/2/2016 6:06:05 PM
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Malaysia says high possibility that debris in Mozambique belongs to a Boeing 777
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 6:11:26 PM
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Prevalence of colorectal cancer remains relatively low in Israel compared to other OECD nations
Despite relatively low rates, colorectal cancer kills 1,366 Israelis a year.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/2/2016 6:16:11 PM
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Deri calls for increasing self-deportations of illegal migrants, meets with Arab mayors
“We call on the Israeli government to end the lack of planning and housing,” Arab figure involved in issue tells Post.
By BEN HARTMAN,Ariel Ben Solomon \
3/2/2016 6:30:56 PM
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Hamas and Fatah play the blame game following acid attack on Palestinian teacher
The teacher, Nadia Abu Eisha, was slightly injured after an unknown group of people had thrown acid in her face while she was heading to work in a Hebron school.
By MAAYAN GROISMAN \
3/2/2016 6:34:25 PM
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Rabbinical Courts stymie proposals for better enforcement of divorce rulings
The proposals were made following the transfer of the rabbinical courts system from under the authority of the Justice Ministry over to the Religious Services Ministry.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/2/2016 6:40:25 PM
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Knesset gives thumbs down on expanding health basket annually by 2 percent
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/2/2016 6:43:59 PM
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Israel crawls toward green power future with proposed renewable energy law
Currently, only 2.6 percent of Israel's electricity is produced from renewable sources.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
3/2/2016 6:49:40 PM
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Egyptian MP removed from office after meeting with Israeli ambassador
465 out of 595 Egyptian representatives voted in favor of Okasha's removal from parliament.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/2/2016 6:59:53 PM
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Well-preserved 1,600-year-old winery and a Roman bathhouse unearthed in Jerusalem
"The discovery helps paint a living, vibrant and dynamic picture of Jerusalem as it was in ancient times, up until the modern era," says IAA archaeologist.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/2/2016 7:04:00 PM
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Manhunt for terrorists after 2 IDF soldiers stabbed in West Bank
Terrorists abscond after attack, IDF sweeping area for them.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/2/2016 7:25:20 PM
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White House: Biden to visit Middle East March 5-10
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 7:30:28 PM
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Memorable movie stars
After Oscar night, a film fan recollects her favorite screen idols and their roles.
By RUTH BELOFF \
3/2/2016 7:56:27 PM
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Fear of flying
The personal anecdotes and news reports points to a rising phenomenon.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/2/2016 7:58:23 PM
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Gloria Gaynor receives Israeli Consulate award in New York
Gaynor told The Jerusalem Post it was “an unspeakable honor” to be presented the award.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
3/2/2016 7:59:11 PM
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Russia says 40 agreements signed on ceasefire in Syria
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 8:06:46 PM
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CANDIDLY SPEAKING: Rivlin’s regrettable cancelation of his Australian state visit
Australia, an important Western middle power, has a track record of friendship dating back to the State of Israel’s birth.
By ISI LEIBLER \
3/2/2016 8:07:21 PM
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Washington Watch: A four-letter word
If you had to define the contest in a single word it would be: Hate.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
3/2/2016 8:07:52 PM
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ENCOUNTERING PEACE: Palestinian turmoil and Israeli interests
Abbas’s position is threatened internally within Fatah and from the street.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
3/2/2016 8:10:35 PM
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Don’t give up on Israel!
Find strength in our ancestors, who over a history of struggle dating back thousands of years didn’t give up.
By ALANA SUSKIN \
3/2/2016 8:10:55 PM
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Sweden’s failed state-building process
To recognize a state is one thing. Building a state is a whole other issue.
By MARTIN BLECHER \
3/2/2016 8:13:02 PM
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Media Comment: ‘Haaretz’ vs. Bennett
It is no secret that the academic elite in Israel identify mostly with the secular, left-wing liberal community.
By YISRAEL MEDAD AND ELI POLLAK \
3/2/2016 8:16:00 PM
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It's all about Sinai
I told him that this is exactly the reason why he needed the Orthodox conversion.
By KENNETH COHEN \
3/2/2016 8:16:03 PM
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Not from desperation.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
3/2/2016 8:20:34 PM
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For Zion's Sake: The Likud’s shrinking democracy
Though the Likud’s elections are far from ideal, the solution is not to bypass or jettison them, but to correct the deficiencies.
By DANIEL TAUBER \
3/2/2016 8:21:15 PM
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Propping up the paper tiger: How the West creates the self-fulfilling prophecy of militant Iran
We are failing to take advantage of internal dissatisfaction of many young people who are sick of the corruption, hypocrisy and abuse of power.
By IRINA TSUKERMAN \
3/2/2016 8:23:32 PM
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The start-up nation changes direction
There has been a perceptible change in the makeup of the technology coming out of Israel.
By SHERWIN POMERANTZ \
3/2/2016 8:25:20 PM
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Nearly 2,000 legal cases opened for insulting Turkey's Erdogan
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 8:26:34 PM
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White House: Humanitarian aid in Syria increases following ceasefire
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 8:28:01 PM
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Biton Committee begins work to enrich Mizrahi culture in education system
“Eastern Jewry should not be ashamed; Zionism was ingrained in her from the belly and through birth. Now we want our contribution to also be evident in the educational curriculum," says Bitton.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/2/2016 8:35:43 PM
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Bob Dylan sells treasure trove of archive material
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 8:48:07 PM
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Is it all over but the shouting?
By Harry Maryles \
3/2/2016 8:59:25 PM
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IDF Brig. Gen. accused of rape expected to confront accuser before military police
Buchris and his primary female accuser, whose name is under gag order, but who had served with him during her army service, were both questioned by police on Wednesday.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/2/2016 9:06:56 PM
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Bob Dylan sells treasure trove of archive material to U. of Tulsa
Tulsa is also the home of a museum dedicated to folk singer Woody Guthrie, one of Dylan's early influences.
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 9:08:58 PM
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White House: Biden, Iraq's Abadi discuss military, financial support in call
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 9:13:12 PM
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Carson tells supporters no 'path forward' in presidential bid
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 9:17:50 PM
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Families of Duma victims, alleged murderers, call each other killers as Ben Uliel arraigned
Members of the Dawabshe family shouted “Allahu akbar” and “murderers” at Oriane Ben Uliel, Amiram’s wife, while she shot back with “you are the terrorists!”
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/2/2016 9:39:19 PM
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US says concerned about reports of Syrian government attacks on civilians
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 9:49:25 PM
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Biden to arrive in Israel with US election in the backdrop
Visit comes 6 years to day after his last visit, marred by Jerusalem housing flap.
By HERB KEINON \
3/2/2016 9:55:45 PM
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In rare move, IDF returns over 1,700 dunams to Palestinian landowners in Area C
"Using territories under military occupation is permitted only for imperative military purposes and is the exception to the obligation of upholding the right to property."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/2/2016 10:21:41 PM
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US says does not want China to use navy to intimidate fishing vessels
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 10:33:06 PM
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It’s time for new voices to be heard
By Bonnie Riva Ras \
3/4/2016 10:12:21 AM
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Understand the makeup of your portfolio
When new prospects come to me to look over their investments, more often than not they have absolutely no idea what they are investing in, with which firm and how much they are paying in fees.
By AARON KATSMAN \
3/2/2016 10:48:13 PM
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Obama is a very successful president – to the detriment of the country
By Vladimir Minkov \
3/2/2016 11:09:05 PM
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Cruz, Rubio, Kasich dig in for battle against dominant Trump
Carson drops out after GOP front-runner takes home lion’s share of Super Tuesday delegates; Clinton poised to clinch Democratic nomination
By MICHAEL WILNER \
3/2/2016 11:36:41 PM
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GOP establishment frantic to stop surging juggernaut Trump
Anti-Trump Super PACS are keen on preventing 'The Donald' from reaching the 1,237 delegates needed to clinch the nomination.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
3/3/2016 2:04:52 AM
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Key justice Kennedy wavers as US top court confronts abortion
By REUTERS \
3/2/2016 11:54:28 PM