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Despite Palestinian move to join world bodies, Kerry vows to push peace talks ahead
US secretary of state spoke hours after Palestinian Authority chief Abbas filed papers to join 15 international organizations.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 12:05:46 AM
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Nitzan on Holyland trial: Prosecutors can be proud no one is above the law
Earlier in the letter, Nitzan qualified this pride, saying that the day Olmert was convicted was also "a sad day for the State of Israel."
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/2/2014 1:00:31 AM
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IDF to set up cloud computing by end of year
EXCLUSIVE: The networks will allow commanders in any particular combat arena to receive real-time intelligence on the location of enemy targets.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/2/2014 1:08:14 AM
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Judea and Samaria council tells ministers: Reject settlement freeze
“The next hours are critical. This is the time to act to stop this foolish move,” wrote the settler leaders during an emergency meeting.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/2/2014 1:18:14 AM
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Saudi-owned paper defends decision to not allow ‘Post’ reporter entry to country
Al-Hayat columnist says kingdom was right in denying entry to representative from “extremist, racist right-wing Israeli newspaper.”
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
4/2/2014 1:35:15 AM
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Jerusalem's Basher restaurant gets rabbinate kashrut certification
The move comes two and a half months after the rabbinate raised concerns about kashrut practices at the establishment.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/2/2014 1:48:27 AM
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Mayor decries Beit Shemesh attack
The incident occurred during the daylight hours of last Wednesday, when the man called the victim a prostitute because he said her skirt was too short.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/2/2014 2:01:17 AM
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Economy Ministry to reveal NIS 60 million in Beersheba cyber subsidies
Already, big companies such as Lockheed Martin, IBM, Cisco, Deutsche Telecom and HP have announced investments in the city.
By NIV ELIS \
4/2/2014 2:14:09 AM
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Tourist dies of tehina allergy
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/2/2014 2:21:52 AM
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Boston residents appeal to visiting MKs to amend Jewish reforms
Intermarriage in the US is a surprising source of population growth, and young people today feel more connected than ever to Israel.
By MAYA SHWAYDER \
4/2/2014 2:36:45 AM
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Beersheba’s Soroka to host breast cancer forum today
Beersheba is considered a perfect location for joint cancer research due to the significant variation in the population.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/2/2014 3:11:52 AM
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New head of AJC Jerusalem office appointed
By JTA \
4/2/2014 3:14:31 AM
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Peru evacuates coastal region of Ica after 8.0 quake
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 3:55:23 AM
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Massive 8.0 quake off Chile coast sparks tsunami
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 3:56:29 AM
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What does Erdogan’s AKP election victory say about Turkish society?
Most observers see election as a big victory for Erdogan; Former Pentagon official: Is Turkey still part of the free world?
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
4/2/2014 5:40:07 AM
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What are Ehud Olmert's chances of successfully appealing his guilty verdict?
Since a fundamental principle of criminal law is for defendants to get to confront their accusers through cross-examination, his lawyers can ask that Duchner’s testimony on both charges be thrown out as a matter of law.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/2/2014 5:51:29 AM
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Sinai Says: Threats of sports boycotts present Israel with new challenge off the field
The Palestinian Football Association, headed by chairman Jibril Rajoub, has threatened to seek the expulsion of Israel from world football’s governing body.
By ALLON SINAI \
4/2/2014 5:58:18 AM
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Uncertainties
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
4/2/2014 6:04:00 AM
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Chilean authorities say 5 confirmed dead following massive quake
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 7:48:29 AM
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WATCH: Jon Stewart skewers Chris Christie, Sheldon Adelson in 'occupied territories' flap
Daily Show host roasts New Jersey governor for apologizing to casino magnate in Las Vegas.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 6:43:08 AM
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'Obama faces stiff opposition on Capitol Hill to freeing Pollard'
According to The Daily Beast, high-ranking members of both parties have strong objections to freeing Pollard.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 7:25:43 AM
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4 killed in clashes between Yemeni soldiers, al-Qaida
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 7:45:07 AM
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'Ma'ariv' trustee backs sale to 'Jerusalem Post'
Hebrew daily trustee recommends selling troubled newspaper to 'Post' publisher Eli Azuri for NIS 4 million.
By GLOBES/LI-OR AVERBACH \
4/2/2014 9:16:32 AM
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NBA team visits US Holocaust museum
By JTA \
4/2/2014 9:27:19 AM
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Saudi Arabia's public enemy number one: Atheists
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 9:32:09 AM
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Different from all other States
By MICHAEL ORDMAN \
4/2/2014 9:53:00 AM
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PA official: Israel's failure to release prisoners torpedoed peace talks
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 11:20:04 AM
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US officials: Abbas playing for leverage, not trying to scuttle talks
Some White House officials believe that, despite Kerry's optimism, his mediation efforts have been exhausted.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 10:43:10 AM
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Commercial starring Bar Refaeli and a Muppet deemed too racy for Israeli TV
Israeli clothing store Hoodies' racy ad featuring the Israeli supermodel will only be shown after 10 p.m.
By JTA \
4/2/2014 11:41:52 AM
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Sources: Militants attack army HQ in southern Yemen
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 11:46:20 AM
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Police arrest Jewish youth suspected of shouting slurs at Muslims on Temple Mount
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 12:06:24 PM
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Excavators discover 3,800-year-old biblical fortress in City of David
Archaeologists finish a 15-year-long excavation of the "Spring Citadel" dating back to the time of Kings David and Solomon.
By REENAT SINAY \
4/2/2014 12:21:18 PM
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Explosion heard outside Cairo University
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 12:46:44 PM
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Drug lab discovered in Petah Tikva home
By THE POST \
4/2/2014 1:03:02 PM
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Egyptian police officer killed in Cairo University blasts
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 1:13:27 PM
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Yacimovich, Tsur submit anti-corruption bill inspired by former PM’s conviction
The "Machers" bill expands laws pertaining to lobbyists, curbing their power in local and national gov't offices.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/2/2014 1:10:59 PM
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Egyptian security officials: Blasts at Cairo University kill two
Anti-police attacks have become commonplace in Egypt since the army deposed Morsi following mass protests against his rule.
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 4:10:29 PM
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Foreign Ministry strike expected to end Wednesday
Mediation between Foreign Ministry workers, Finance Ministry due to wrap up after strike called week and a half ago.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/2/2014 2:28:40 PM
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Police bust alleged teen prostitution ring in Tel Aviv
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 2:00:07 PM
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Police arrest seven men suspected of sexual acts with minors
This is the second major sexual assault incident in two weeks in the Tel Aviv area.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
4/2/2014 2:09:04 PM
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Egypt’s new president: Nasser or Sadat?
Although very different in temperament and outlook, the two late presidents had one thing at least in common – both took Egypt into direct combat with Israel.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
4/2/2014 2:14:34 PM
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Bereaved families to protest Pollard release in Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 2:16:01 PM
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Officials: One person killed in third blast at Cairo University
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 2:27:32 PM
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Lapid to business-owners: Hire haredim
An Economy Ministry study released Monday found that 37% of employees preferred not to hire haredi workers.
By NIV ELIS \
4/2/2014 2:50:25 PM
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Israeli students' union takes a stand to promote equality for LGBT community
National Union of Israeli Students urges government to act to ensure LGBT rights and equality in Israel.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
4/2/2014 2:59:40 PM
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PM to court: Delay foreign affairs, defense panel appointment
Netanyahu is seeking more time to appoint a permanent replacement for position left empty by Lieberman in November.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/2/2014 3:24:01 PM
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Hamas PM says peace talk troubles 'no surprise', calls for action to end 'occupation'
As Abbas's move to join 15 international organizations stalls efforts to save peace talks, Hamas PM Haniyeh says negotiations are "outside the Palestinian consensus" and "bound for failure."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 3:24:32 PM
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Lockheed Martin appoints former IAF pilot as Israel Managing Director for Technology Sector
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/2/2014 5:35:23 PM
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Israeli Iron Beam laser air defense system 'brings down mortars like flies' creator says
Innovation of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems company is designed for threats too small to be dealt with by existing systems.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/2/2014 4:16:39 PM
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Abbas formally applies to join int'l bodies, 'first step toward joining all UN agencies'
PA publishes list of organizations it requests to join; says move aimed at 'salvaging peace process and negotiations with Israel.'
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 4:27:03 PM
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NATO: Further Russia intervention in Ukraine would be historic mistake
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 4:42:39 PM
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6 east Jerusalem lawyers arrested for passing messages from Gaza to Hamas prisoners in Israel
Police and Shin Bet bust ring who allegedly sent messages from Hamas and Islamic Jihad officials to prisoners in exchange for money.
By DANIEL CLINTON \
4/2/2014 4:56:00 PM
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12 children hospitalized after eating school lunch in Kfar Fureidis
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 4:57:05 PM
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Austrian president to visit Iran
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 5:46:34 PM
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WATCH: Naftali Bennett discusses recent developments in Israel
Minister of Diaspora Affairs holds live interactive question-and-answer session with Jews from around the world.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 5:56:34 PM
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Speaker Edelstein charges that PA ‘outrageously violated agreements’
Yuli Edelstein slams Abbas's decision to turn to int'l bodies in speech to 'Friends of Israel Initiative.'
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/2/2014 5:56:58 PM
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US: Israel, Palestinians have taken 'unhelpful steps' in past days
State Department official says neither side has indicated they want to end peace talks; US 'discussing options' for path ahead; Indyk, Livni and Erekat meet in emergency meeting to save talks.
By REUTERS,HERB KEINON,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/2/2014 6:04:01 PM
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Diaspora rabbis to Mayor of Jerusalem: Don’t appoint rabbi accused of racism to city post
Nir Barkat is reported to be backing Shmuel Eliyahu to serve as one of the capital's two chief rabbis.
By SAM SOKOL \
4/2/2014 6:22:56 PM
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Tel Aviv a hot spot for billionaires
It's arak wishes and hummus dreams for the world's jet set in Israel's Mediterranean metropolis.
By NIV ELIS \
4/2/2014 6:46:52 PM
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hits Panama
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 7:33:27 PM
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Haim Amsalem joins Likud, criticizes Bayit Yehudi for ‘hard-line’ stance on conversion
Minister Orbach says Amsalem’s demands were too high, accepts ‘some’ criticism of party’s religion and state policies.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/2/2014 7:45:37 PM
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BGU and partners to create Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian community emergency response teams
New project promoting community preparedness and response for emergencies launched by Ben-Gurion University to create(CERTs).
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/2/2014 7:49:15 PM
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Netanya kicks off first municipal energy security project in nation
Energy security firm Nation-E and municipality team up to launch citywide energy protection system.
By SHARON UDASIN \
4/2/2014 7:56:39 PM
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Smugglers fire on IDF jeep on Egyptian border
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/2/2014 8:12:22 PM
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30 Jerusalem residents arrested for weapons, drug trafficking, theft
Arab-Israeli undercover officer posing as taxi driver infiltrated large crime organization for over 8 months.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
4/2/2014 8:14:33 PM
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FM Liberman: Ball in hands of Palestinians now
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
4/2/2014 8:25:42 PM
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Watch: Bereaved families protest prisoner release in Jerusalem
Around 150 people, including families of terror victims, marched through the streets of Jerusalem protesting the release of Palestinian prisoners.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 8:50:09 PM
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Foreign Ministry strike ends
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/2/2014 9:04:35 PM
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Progressing beyond Zionism
I consider the song to be holy, having been sanctified by the Jewish martyrs who sang it on their way to British gallows when fighting to free our country from foreign rule.
By YEHUDA HAKOHEN \
4/2/2014 9:09:02 PM
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Foreign Ministry strike ends
Strike ends after a week and a half; deal signed with Histadrut Labor Federation based on four 'pillars.'
By HERB KEINON,NIV ELIS \
4/2/2014 9:13:04 PM
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Rishon Lezion hosts photo festival
The festival encompasses a large number of works across a wide swath of categories and genres.
By BARRY DAVIS \
4/2/2014 9:19:08 PM
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Cults worth joining
Just like Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, this modern-day young duo
of ex-lovers put their baggage aside for the music.
By DAVID BRINN \
4/2/2014 9:28:04 PM
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Despite setbacks, US pushes to salvage talks
Livni, Erekat meet in Jerusalem at Indyk’s behest; Washington comes
out squarely against PA seeking entry application to UN agencies.
By HERB KEINON,KHALED ABU TOAMEH,MICHAEL WILNER \
4/2/2014 9:28:17 PM
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Turning trash into art at Ariel Sharon Park
Hundreds of human-size figures constructed from 20 tons of recycled materials will be on display at park.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/2/2014 9:36:45 PM
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Prayer on the Temple Mount can wait
Had the Arabs accepted the UN partition plan, there would have been no war and no refugees.
By REUVEN HAMMER \
4/2/2014 9:44:22 PM
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Egypt to pass new "anti-terrorism" law
By REUTERS \
4/2/2014 9:54:05 PM
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Inside out: The stuff leaders are made of
It seems Abbas is more intent on haggling for a better deal than on actually scuttling the American effort to extend the negotiations through to 2015.
By JONATHAN ROSEN \
4/2/2014 9:58:52 PM
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April 3: Readers weigh in on the peace process
A couple of dozen convicted murderers are the ones dear to the Palestinians’ hearts? This is who we’re supposed to be making peace with?
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
4/2/2014 10:00:09 PM
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Lackluster Land Day
Israel’s Arab sector instituted Land Day 38 years ago, foremost as a vehicle for political protest (pro forma against alleged discrimination and property confiscations).
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
4/2/2014 10:02:47 PM
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It’s hard to remain optimistic
Almost every Israeli prime minister, minister or elected official was at one time or another involved in a police investigation or accused of corruption.
By LIOR AKERMAN \
4/2/2014 10:11:24 PM
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Liberman tells Palestinians UN move is mistake
Foreign minister defends Kerry, praises his efforts to bring about an agreement with Palestinians.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
4/2/2014 10:28:47 PM
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Encountering peace: Framework document for the establishment of permanent peace (part 3 of 3)
At the time this article was being prepared, there seems to be a breakdown in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
4/2/2014 10:34:20 PM
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Media Comment: Israel’s pride
Israel is not proud that a former prime minister will most likely go to jail. But it should pride itself on idealists such as Yoav Yitzchak.
By YISRAEL MEDAD,ELI POLLAK \
4/2/2014 10:41:32 PM
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Jet training canceled after incidents
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/2/2014 10:46:31 PM
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Terra incognita: Get tough on monastery vandals and ‘price tags’
The Christian monasteries are an integral and important part of the landscape of the holy land.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
4/2/2014 10:47:47 PM
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The Knesset and Israel’s Christians
As the state and the Church prepare together for the pope’s visit in two months, it is incumbent on us to examine whether we act, speak and write in good faith.
By FAYDRA L. SHAPIRO \
4/2/2014 10:54:23 PM
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Washington watch: The blame game
The prisoners, Palestinian and Pollard, are really a sideshow and have nothing to do with the core issues.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
4/2/2014 10:58:42 PM