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Is Saudi Arabia pushing Abbas to curb campaign against Trump?
Abbas has "praised the international consensus supporting the Palestinian issue and its just issue and rejecting the American declaration" regarding Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
By BEN LYNFIELD \
12/21/2017 12:14:16 AM
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New revelations in sexual harassment case of Netanyahu's ex-chief of staff
Years before the #MeToo campaign, allegations of sexual harassment emerged in the Prime Minister's office.
By BEN CASPIT \
12/21/2017 2:41:48 AM
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UNGA to Israel: Stop exploiting Palestinian resources
At issue in particular in the resolution was Israeli use of water, natural gas and land, and its failure to allow the Palestinians to develop those resources for their own needs.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/21/2017 5:19:05 AM
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Florida man pleads guilty to Kansas City 9/11 memorial bomb plot
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 2:18:37 AM
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Farewell to the Prince: Zeid to stand down from Human Rights post
By PETER GALLO \
12/21/2017 1:08:02 PM
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Netanyahu's attack on police backfires
The prime minister’s attack on the police was seen as an attempt to convince Kahlon that police recommendations do not matter.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/21/2017 8:19:42 AM
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Trump commutes sentence of fraud-convicted kosher slaughterhouse CEO
Trump cited appeals from across the political spectrum in making the move.
By JTA \
12/21/2017 4:06:28 AM
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North Korean soldier defects to South
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 4:14:52 AM
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The marginality of Jews
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
12/21/2017 5:33:25 AM
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The 5 hottest Israeli entertainment exports of 2017
Sure Gal Gadot is huge, but she’s far from the only local making a big buzz this year.
By AMY SPIRO \
12/21/2017 6:44:48 AM
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US approves license for Ukraine to buy small arms from US firms
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 7:00:25 AM
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Car plows into pedestrians in Australia's Melbourne, up to 15 hurt
A car was deliberately driven into pedestrians in the Australian city of Melbourne on Thursday, injuring up to 14 people, though the motive was not known, police said.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/21/2017 10:30:44 AM
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Stabbing attack in Petah Tikva, 2 wounded
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2017 9:04:47 AM
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Who stands with them, Jews, Israelis?
By NURIT GREENGER \
12/21/2017 4:49:38 PM
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Husband suspected of killing wife, wounding son in botched murder-suicide
It is not yet known if the stabbing was criminal or terror-related.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/21/2017 3:18:12 PM
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Teva protesters block traffic in Zion Square, Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2017 10:07:32 AM
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Somalia releases jailed ex minister and government critic
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 10:42:17 AM
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Haredi woman, 42, in Jerusalem gives birth to her 20th child
A 42-year-old ultra-Orthodox woman and grandmother from Jerusalem gave birth to her 20th child
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/21/2017 10:47:03 AM
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No, Jesus was not Palestinian!
By JANE KIEL \
12/21/2017 6:50:01 PM
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Food security in Middle East, North Africa deteriorating, says UN agency
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 11:22:18 AM
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Kremlin says no firm date for Syria peace congress
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 11:26:54 AM
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Kremlin: US arms license for Kiev may trigger new bloodshed in east Ukraine
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 11:27:48 AM
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Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 11:28:51 AM
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Smells like heaven: Israeli farm recreates Magi's gifts to Jesus
"My plants are sacred to all religions," he said.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 11:38:11 AM
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Century-old belief about nerve cells disproved at Israeli University
New research into the origin of degenerative diseases could result.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/21/2017 12:05:26 PM
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Netanyahu: UN is house of lies, Israel rejects expected vote on Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2017 12:06:46 PM
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S. African ruling party resolves to downgrade Embassy in Israel
Country's Jewry says they feel 'betrayed' by ANC
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
12/21/2017 12:11:55 PM
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18 years of Jewish pride
Birthright Israel celebrates a milestone.
By IZZY TAPOOHI \
12/24/2017 12:52:03 PM
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Bahrain advises against clash with U.S. over Jerusalem issue
Bahrain has distanced itself from Palestinian efforts to isolate the US over its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
By BEN LYNFIELD \
12/21/2017 12:42:53 PM
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We Reject the Messianic Brand of Christianity
By Ari Montanari \
12/21/2017 1:06:54 PM
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Kurdish-led Syrian groups plan to attend Sochi talks
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 1:12:12 PM
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PM calls UN 'House of Lies,' preemptively rejects vote on Jerusalem
Key countries to watch in vote: eastern and central EU countries, non-Muslim African states, India and Mexico. Netanyahu thanks Trump and Haley for 'courageous and uncompromising' stand for Israel.
By HERB KEINON \
12/21/2017 1:34:00 PM
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Linda Sarsour accused of body-shaming sexual harassment victim
"Women who put [Sarsour] on a pedestal for women’s rights and empowerment deserve to know how she really treats us," said Asmi Fathelbab.
By LAUREN S. MARCUS \
12/21/2017 1:47:57 PM
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Quiz: How well do you know Jerusalem?
How much do you really know about the Holy City?
By STEWART WEISS \
12/21/2017 1:56:30 PM
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Hariri says Gulf states not planning measures against Lebano
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 2:23:51 PM
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WATCH LIVE: States explain their vote on Jerusalem embassy resolution
Trump threat to cut aid to states that vote in favor, ups the stakes in vote seen as forgone defeat for Israel.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2017 2:29:59 PM
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Want to be Facebook friends with the Mossad?
Israel's elite spy agency plans to use the site, dubbed "Mossad Careers," mainly for recruiting.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/21/2017 2:40:43 PM
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Erdogan: World should teach U.S. a 'very good lesson' after Jerusalem move
Turkish president says he hopes the world will "give a very good lesson to the United States," at UNGA.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 4:18:13 PM
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A ‘Dream’ come true
The Israeli Opera presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/21/2017 3:12:13 PM
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Top 10 things to do: Painfully rich
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2017 3:21:46 PM
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Double header: Jerry Seinfeld returns to Israel
Seventeen years since the last original episode of the 'Seinfeld' sitcom aired, the Jewish funnyman has reached mythic stature in Israel.
By DAVID BRINN \
12/21/2017 3:26:03 PM
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5.2 magnitude quake strikes near Tehran
Last month, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit villages and towns in Iran's western Kermanshah province along the mountainous border with Iraq, killing 620 people and injuring thousands of others.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 3:26:23 PM
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The Essence of Avraham's Hospitality
By Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Bregman \
12/21/2017 3:31:08 PM
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Strikes kill 19 in rebel village in Syria's Idlib
The war monitoring group added that Syrian government or Russian aircraft had struck the village. Russia's Defense Ministry denied involvement.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 3:40:23 PM
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Bubblies from around the world
Don’t start the New Year without at least one glass of champagne, and it doesn’t have to be expensive.
By NERIA BARR \
12/21/2017 3:42:15 PM
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Going Mexican
The Tel Aviv Sheraton hosts another exotic food festival.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
12/21/2017 3:49:04 PM
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State negotiating recognition of injustice in Yemenite children affair
PMO and Justice Ministry officials in direct talks with families of missing children, according to Kan report.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
12/21/2017 3:50:09 PM
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A popular kosher enclave
For flavorful Mediterranean fare, Medita fills the bill.
By SHAWN RODGERS \
12/21/2017 3:53:54 PM
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Camel-riding Santa offers free Christmas trees to Jerusalem residents
The initiative, sponsored by the Jerusalem Municipality, aims to dispel some of the tension hanging over the city these days.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 3:59:04 PM
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The librarian of Auschwitz
In November 1942, Dita Kraus was sent to the Theresienstadt ghetto. From there she was transferred to Auschwitz-Birkenau, where she became the librarian of the smallest library in the world.
By NADINE WOJAKOVSKI \
12/21/2017 4:05:02 PM
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Netanyahu apologizes to reporter after mocking his eyebrows
"I got a call from [Netanyahu’s] secretary who said he wants to speak to me, and then he said he didn’t mean it. I told him I appreciated the call very much and I wasn’t offended by his impression."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/21/2017 4:09:54 PM
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An open wound: The heated debate surrounding circumcision
The medical benefits of circumcisions are not so convincing.
By TALI KORD \
12/21/2017 4:18:01 PM
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Tales from the Middle East quagmire
Journalist and ‘Jerusalem Post’ columnist Jonathan Spyer sits down with the ‘Magazine’ to share his stories from years of reporting in war-torn Syria and Iraq.
By TERRANCE MINTNER \
12/23/2017 2:06:20 AM
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Voices from the Arab press: What will be next in Syria?
The biggest winner of the current situation (in the Syrian Civil War) seems to be Iran. Once the last Russian soldier leaves Syria, the Iranians will be free to up the ante.
By COMPILED BY THE MEDIA LINE \
12/21/2017 4:40:22 PM
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Sealed with a kiss
Get ready for the New Year's Eve parties with shiny new lipsticks, and don't forget to stock up on some fine vodkas to keep the spirits high.
By NERIA BARR \
12/21/2017 4:52:07 PM
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South African ruling party to downgrade embassy in Israel
The country’s Jewry feels "betrayed" by its ruling party.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
12/21/2017 4:56:05 PM
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'Unveiling Jerusalem' Pierre Rehov's new film debunks UNESCO's revision of History
New film looks into the history of Jerusalem's holy sites and examines the archeology being used to buttress modern political narratives.
By HÉLÈNE KELLER-LIND \
12/24/2017 11:18:44 AM
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Wine talk: Wine of success and happiness
Sparkling wines go with anything that are good with white wines (and are perfect with sushi).
By Adam Montefiore \
12/21/2017 5:01:08 PM
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Postcard-perfect paradise
‘My thanks are for you, Ischia, to whom a fair wind has brought me rejoicing with dear friends from soiled productive cities."
By SHAWN RODGERS \
12/21/2017 5:08:05 PM
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Real men do eat quiches
Quiches can be served as a main or side dish and can be made from an extremely varied list of ingredients: bread, noodles, rice, cheese, fish, meat, and/or vegetables.
By PASCALE PEREZ-RUBIN \
12/21/2017 5:18:51 PM
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IDF memorial in east Jerusalem vandalized
The phrase "al-Quds [Jerusalem] is the capital of Palestine," was spray painted over the memorial.
By UDI SHAHAM \
12/21/2017 5:21:53 PM
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Cardinal's death prompts sexual abuse activists to take stock of progress
"What the #MeToo movement shows is the public is now willing to assign blame. They are naming names and part of that is naming the legislators who are not willing to pass these laws."
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 5:28:08 PM
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The human spirit: The morality of travel – to Iran
The ‘Times’ trip to Iran will set you back a minimum of $7,995, but the real question is how much will turning this aggressive state into another travel destination on par with Venice.
By BARBARA SOFER \
12/21/2017 5:28:49 PM
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US sanctions Myanmar, South Sudan, Gambian figures
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 5:38:02 PM
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The normal life: Searching for cannabis in California
Changes coming to Israeli policy aim to bring medical cannabis to the local pharmacy instead of to standalone shops.
By BRIAN BLUM \
12/21/2017 5:38:10 PM
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France tells eastern Libyan military commander to respect UN talks
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 5:44:48 PM
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'I just assumed I was Jewish'
Michal Kravel-Tovi’s latest book explores the State of Israel’s approach to conversion and the many complications along the way.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
12/23/2017 1:34:09 PM
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UN's de Mistura: Next Syria peace talks in Geneva in January
UN's de Mistura: Next Syria peace talks in Geneva in January
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 5:51:08 PM
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A community of cousins
A.J. Jacobs sets out to prove that we’re all just a little bit related.
GLENN C. ALTSCHULER \
12/21/2017 5:53:16 PM
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This week in 60 seconds: Netanyahu calls the UN a ‘house of lies’
Got a minute? Here's the week in review.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2017 5:56:09 PM
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The Jewish professor in Qatar
Gary Wasserman writes about his experience teaching locals at a Georgetown branch in Doha.
By AARON LEIBEL \
12/21/2017 5:58:36 PM
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UN mulls new North Korea sanctions, could vote Friday
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 5:59:46 PM
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Parashat vayigash: Human action and Divine plan
We think, plan, try to steer the course of our lives. This is all good; but alongside this rational, thoughtout plan, there is a smidgen of doubt, something that shakes our self-confidence.
By RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ \
1/10/2020 10:10:39 AM
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Putin's Syria envoy: US forces should leave Syria
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 6:10:27 PM
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Halacha matters: Fighting the dark after the festival of light
Growth, transformation and renewal can take place on numerous levels only when we appreciate that transitions are often an opportunity.
By NECHAMA GOLDMAN BARASH \
12/21/2017 6:16:04 PM
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Israeli-American chef fighting legal battle over his name
Alon Shaya – who says he was fired for speaking out about sexual harassment – wants 'Shaya' restaurant to change its name.
By AMY SPIRO \
12/21/2017 6:23:42 PM
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Veterans: Seeing history being made
In 1938, Lima had a population of 500,000, with a Jewish community numbering about 5,000.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
12/21/2017 6:25:33 PM
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Reaching the road
The Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research
By LIOR REGEV \
12/21/2017 6:36:25 PM
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Dedicated to improving quality of life in all neighborhoods
In our continuing series to get to know the candidates in Jerusalem’s mayoral race this coming November, we sit down with former deputy mayor Ofer Berkovitch of Hitorerut.
By PEGGY CIDOR \
12/21/2017 6:45:40 PM
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Jerusalem's Teva turmoil
There are some 1,780 Jerusalemites employed at the city’s two branches of Teva, which for decades has been one of the country’s greatest industrial success stories.
By PEGGY CIDOR \
12/23/2017 5:51:24 PM
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Vienna revisited
While the story teller came through the horrors of the Holocaust relatively unscathed, soon after the end of the war he became cognizant of the fact that others were not so fortunate.
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/21/2017 6:59:06 PM
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The magic Mozart - and life
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/21/2017 7:05:46 PM
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Mercedes-Benz and BGU launch innovation challenge
All Israeli students from every field are invited to develop ideas for the competition over the next month.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/21/2017 7:10:17 PM
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Bennett to foreign envoys: Diplomatic attacks on Israel give backwind to terror
"What happens if the UN votes against Jerusalem as Israel's capital? Nothing. As usual. Another empty vote by the UN," Bennett said.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2017 7:10:46 PM
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How a glass house saved Jews
Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann was captured in Argentina, tried in Jerusalem and executed in Ramle in 1962, the survivors recognized a need to relate their experiences.
By BATSHEVA POMERANTZ \
12/30/2017 2:00:24 AM
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Bringing the women back to Ramat Beit Shemesh
This past October, in Jerusalem, pictures of actresses from the satirical television program 'Eretz Nehederet' were defaced on billboards throughout the city.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
12/23/2017 3:13:16 PM
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128 countries at UN vote to call for US to withdraw Jerusalem decision
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 7:20:23 PM
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Festive Bethlehem
Bethlehem has the feel of a cosmopolitan city more than some other cities under PA jurisdiction.
By BEN BRESKY \
12/21/2017 7:23:38 PM
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Christmas with the Y
The Jerusalem International YMCA hosts a variety of Yuletide and multicultural events.
By ARIEL DOMINIQUE HENDELMAN \
12/21/2017 7:28:05 PM
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Grapevine: Begin prize winner
In the early years of the state, Teva raised money on the newly established Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/21/2017 7:31:04 PM
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128 states vote for UN resolution slamming Trump's Jerusalem policy
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas referred to this measure as a "victory for Palestine."
By HERB KEINON \
12/21/2017 7:32:42 PM
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Putin's Syria envoy: US forces should leave Syria
A Russian representative was speaking in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, ahead of a new round of Syrian peace talks between Russia, Iran and Turkey.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 7:50:17 PM
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Quake of 5.2 magnitude hits southern Iran, no fatalities reported
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 7:55:27 PM
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US welcomes decision by Arab coalition to keep Yemeni port open
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 7:59:34 PM
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Turkey says UN Jerusalem vote showed dignity, sovereignty 'not for sale'
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 8:02:40 PM
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IDF delays implementing new protocols for immigrant physicians
Set to begin January 1, the law would have raised the draft age and increased the length of service for immigrant doctors
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/21/2017 8:21:39 PM
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Taking score: These states didn't vote against Trump and Israel
More than 100 countries voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution calling for the US to withdraw its decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
12/21/2017 8:28:51 PM
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‘Shame on U(N):’ Right and Left come out against Jerusalem decision
Politicians from across the political spectrum came out against the United Nations vote.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/22/2017 12:55:16 AM
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Netanyahu: Satisfied with number of states that voted against resolution
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2017 8:42:46 PM
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Following UN vote, Hamas leader calls for 'Day of Blood' in West Bank
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2017 8:48:23 PM
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Video of antisemitic rant outside Israeli restaurant in Berlin goes viral
According to reports, the man resisted arrest and also tried to prevent taking a blood test that could provide evidence in any court proceeding.
By JTA \
12/21/2017 9:06:05 PM
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Gal Gadot to be honored for female empowerment at award ceremony
Critic's Choice Awards giving 'Wonder Woman' star #SeeHer prize.
By AMY SPIRO \
12/21/2017 9:19:17 PM
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Two men plead guilty in case tied to brawl near Turkish embassy
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 9:19:40 PM
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Rabbinical racket
There are quite a few municipal rabbis who do little in return for the monthly salary they receive from the state coffers.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/21/2017 9:29:20 PM
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US envoy says expects Russia to maintain big presence in Syria
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 9:32:54 PM
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Two Netanyahus: Lights, camera, Bibi
It’s as if there are two Netanyahus: the successful globe-trotter and the much-maligned, persistently investigated prime minister.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/23/2017 9:52:01 AM
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December 21, 2017: Mealy-mouthed
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
12/21/2017 9:39:41 PM
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The ABCs of Trump’s Political Demise
By DR. ALON BEN-MEIR \
12/21/2017 9:44:25 PM
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Shuafat: The refugee camp in the heart of Jerusalem
A concrete jungle of massive buildings surrounds dirt roads with no sidewalks, and the smell of burned garbage hovers over the narrow streets.
By UDI SHAHAM \
12/23/2017 12:28:56 PM
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Radical Haredim harass, vandalize non-kosher restaurant in Jerusalem
The R&R Diner was opened two months ago by Reut Cohen and her partner Romina Gonzalez, but has suffered ongoing harassment ever since.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/21/2017 9:48:42 PM
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Tunnel warfare with Hamas: past, present, future
Prof. Daphné Richemond-Barak talks with the ‘Post’ about tunnel combat and how nations fight it.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/21/2017 10:02:52 PM
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Iranian FM: UN vote a resounding global 'No' to US intimidation
By REUTERS \
12/21/2017 10:09:20 PM
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Middle Israel: Wanted, Capitalism with a human face
The 30-year journey from mass layoffs at socialist behemoth Koor to mass layoffs at capitalist flagship Teva is part of a global need for a new economic idea.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
12/24/2017 3:48:08 PM
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It’s time to show a little fairness
I wish that Israeli governments would make half of that journey when it comes to the State of Israel’s attitude and treatment of Judaism’s non-Orthodox streams.
By GILAD KARIV \
12/21/2017 10:19:00 PM
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Hamas has to go
Whether Hamas can be choked financially, or toppled by a military intervention, there must be a decisive plan, a well thought and internationally accepted strategy aimed at liberating Gaza.
By KSENIA SVETLOVA \
12/21/2017 10:24:30 PM
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Should Netanyahu have to quit if police recommend to indict him?
The police are close to completing their probes against Prime Minister Netanyahu.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
12/22/2017 11:19:43 PM
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As I see it: Straws in the wind or a dangerous delusion?
Islam is the source of Muslim antisemitism, and that culture won’t change any time soon.
By MELANIE PHILLIPS \
12/21/2017 10:31:24 PM
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Kurdish citizens must demand their rights
Kurdish politicians should have listened to the warnings to delay or cancel the referendum.
By JUDIT NEURINK \
12/21/2017 10:35:09 PM
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Our world: Israel’s learning disabled Right
Politicians and public figures on the Right make light of the distinction between governments run by their political camp and governments run by their leftist opponents.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
12/21/2017 10:36:38 PM
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Fighting the media wars
I hope that these young women will be brought to trial.
By NACHMAN SHAI \
12/21/2017 10:43:57 PM
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Fundamentally Freund: A slap across Israel's face
The IDF needs to revisit its regulations and ensure that Israeli soldiers are trained to handle such situations without allowing themselves to become punching bags.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
12/21/2017 10:50:48 PM
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Know Comment: Identifying the enemy
Finally a bit of realism from Washington.
By DAVID M. WEINBERG \
12/21/2017 10:53:36 PM
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My word: Photo finish and psychological warfare
In psychological warfare, words and images kill.
By LIAT COLLINS \
12/21/2017 10:56:19 PM
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A rare birthday gift
Usually such awards to people living in Israel are made at the residence of the French ambassador in Jaffa.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/21/2017 10:58:56 PM
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US sanctions Israeli billionaire over corrupt Congo ties
The kippa-wearing businessman resides in Bnei Brak and has a net worth of $1.2 billion.
By MAX SCHINDLER \
12/21/2017 11:55:27 PM