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Bombs in Jos, Nigeria kill 118
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 12:25:32 AM
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Visiting Bulgarian PM lauds strategic alliance
Netanyahu: When Israel further develops its offshore fields, it will likely export natural gas on a large scale to South East Europe.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/21/2014 1:19:16 AM
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Medical association opposes force-feeding amendment
Law could lead doctors to hook up prisoners to tubes; Health Ministry says it is full of checks and balances.-
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/21/2014 1:37:19 AM
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Abramowitz disappointed with Lapid
Unlike the six leading current candidates, and other potential candidates who have not joined, Abramowitz has not succeed in obtaining any endorsements yet.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/21/2014 1:48:53 AM
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ITIM creates app to monitor fulfillment of unified marriage registration zones
ITIM’s Web application allows couples who are about to get married to rate the services of the religious council where they registered.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/21/2014 2:06:14 AM
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Gunfire, explosions resound near military camp in Libyan capital
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 2:10:39 AM
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Students protesting Nakba to return to campus
Haifa court rules movements that led demonstration to be banned from political activity until end of school year.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/21/2014 2:23:11 AM
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JDC honors Yechiel Eckstein
Founder of interfaith fellowship has done ‘so much for world’s vulnerable Jews’.
By SAM SOKOL \
5/21/2014 2:38:07 AM
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Anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism, says TAU director
ADL head: Not sure whether attitudes are caused by Palestinian conflict or ‘excuse’ for such beliefs.
By SAM SOKOL \
5/21/2014 3:03:24 AM
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Analysis: Why July matters
If negotiations go beyond the midterm elections, Obama will struggle to secure approval from Congress to lift sanctions on Iran.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
5/21/2014 3:14:53 AM
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Israel inks tech pacts with China’s Silicon Valley
Israel and China also expanded emergency cooperation measures on Monday.
By NIV ELIS \
5/21/2014 3:35:49 AM
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Quake shakes Taiwan, no reports of damage
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 3:54:33 AM
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NBA commissioner signals willingness for deal with Clippers owner
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 4:18:44 AM
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Florida jury acquits man accused of brokering uranium sale to Iran
Man admits to agents that he brought samples of raw uranium ore with him to meeting, hidden in the soles of his shoes in his luggage.
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 5:11:05 AM
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China's president says committed to peacefully resolving territorial disputes
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 5:47:59 AM
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Supreme Court hears culmination of lawsuit over death of Gaza protester Rachel Corrie
Lower Court held Rafah area was a war zone when the incident occurred and military not responsible for harm to civilians.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/21/2014 12:19:38 PM
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Holy sites, sacred events, and history
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
5/21/2014 6:12:00 AM
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Last call for presidential hopefuls
Former Foreign Minister David Levy may be joining crowded field of presidential hopefuls in coming election.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/21/2014 6:31:05 AM
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IDF soldiers targeted by IED, no injuries
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/21/2014 8:46:24 AM
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Beersheba judge's car torched
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2014 8:44:59 AM
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Hundreds of African asylum seekers protest outside Holot detention center
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2014 8:51:26 AM
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Beersheba judge's car set on fire
Police opened an investigation into the incident, which is the second time a judge has been targeted this year; motivation for crime unclear.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/21/2014 9:10:31 AM
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Livni: No criminal can discourage or influence an Israeli judge
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2014 9:22:59 AM
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Lebanon's cannabis farms flourish while army looks away
With Syria's civil war raging 30 miles away, Lebanese security forces have other priorities than their annual showdown with the Bekaa hashish growers.
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 9:34:52 AM
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Woodside terminates Leviathan deal
After months of negotiations, Woodside says that the parties failed to reach a commercially acceptable outcome.
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/21/2014 9:34:54 AM
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Former Bank of Israel chief Fischer moves step closer to key position in US Federal Reserve
Fischer is widely expected to win Senate approval, both as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors and as the central bank's No. 2 official.
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 9:35:31 AM
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Mashaal on unity: Hamas made concessions to Fatah, won't compromise on Israel
"The reconciliation does not mean an end to our resistance against the invaders, resistance will continue as long as the occupation exists," Mashaal says.
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 10:17:35 AM
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Six arrested for attacking police officers near Nazareth
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2014 10:34:53 AM
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Bennett: Dismantle West Bank security barrier to achieve peace with Palestinians
In 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed, Economy Minister proposes two-pronged "Stability Plan," which includes Israeli annexation of Area C.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2014 11:19:21 AM
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Egyptian court sentences Mubarak to three years in jail
Ousted Egyptian president convicted of stealing public funds; his two sons each sentenced to four years in prison on same charges; Mubarak and sons also fined nearly $3 million.
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 11:49:52 AM
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UK's Prince Charles likens Russia's Putin to Hitler
During a royal tour of Canada, Charles told a Jewish woman who fled from Poland during World War II that "Putin is doing just about the same as Hitler."
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 11:54:58 AM
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New bill hopes to criminalize government offices that fund illegal outposts
MK Cabel says Netanayahu government is ignoring its own directives made in 1996 against funding illegal outpost building.
By ARIK BENDER \
5/21/2014 11:57:30 AM
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China sentences 39 on terrorism charges in crackdown
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 12:29:51 PM
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Six arrested for being 'happy' in Iran
Six young Iranians in trouble after making video of themselves dancing on Tehran rooftops to Pharrell Williams' song Happy.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2014 4:06:55 PM
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ADL condemns int'l community's 'rush to judgment' on Nakba Day deaths
Palestinian officials label the deaths a "war crime" have called on the UN to take "punitive action."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2014 1:07:21 PM
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Silvan Shalom drops out of June 10 presidential election
Likud MKs shift support to Rivlin after Shalom drops out; Hatnua MK Meir Sheetrit becomes third official candidate to join race.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/21/2014 4:46:03 PM
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Take care and don't worry
An enlightening conversation with the three women behind the MC2 restaurant, the Art, Beauty and Love initiative, cultural events and spiritual voyages around the globe.
By TALI HERDEVALL \
5/21/2014 1:12:51 PM
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Au service de la population
A quelques jours du vote aux urnes des élections consulaires, entretien avec le consul de France à Tel-Aviv, Patrice Matton
By ARIELLE GOETSCHEL \
5/21/2014 1:18:56 PM
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L’enseignement difficile de la Shoah
Les enseignants à travers le monde font face à des difficultés de taille quant à l’instruction de la Shoah dans les écoles
By SAM SOKOL \
5/21/2014 1:21:51 PM
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Mauvais voisins…
Cette année, l’accord de paix entre Amman et Jérusalem fête ses 20 ans. Mais ce n’est certainement pas le grand amour côté jordanien
By ANDREW FRIEDMAN \
5/21/2014 1:27:11 PM
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Israël : une ère de promesses
Jusqu’à aujourd’hui, le commerce extérieur israélien était dominé par l’Europe et les Etats-Unis. Mais en 2014, les exportations de l’Etat juif vers l’Asie, avec un peu plus du quart du volume global, dépasseront pour la première fois celles vers les Etats-Unis
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
5/21/2014 1:31:43 PM
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Sortie en haute mer avec les défenseurs du gisement de Tamar
Une mission contre vents et marées : protéger les côtes israéliennes en général et les plates-formes gazières en particulier, nerf de l’économie du pays
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/21/2014 1:38:24 PM
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Les drôles de dames de la technologie
Progressivement, les Israéliennes se font une place dans le high-tech, et apportent savoir-faire et motivation dans le domaine
By TSVI DAHAN \
5/21/2014 1:41:55 PM
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Des Tsiganes dans la ville d’Or
Jérusalem est une mosaïque de communautés religieuses et ethniques, dont certaines sont très peu connues. Zoom sur les Gipsys de la Ville sainte
By SARAH LALOU \
5/21/2014 1:44:54 PM
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Israël, un autre pays du fromage ?
L’Etat juif fait une entrée remarquée dans la cour des grands du fromage : 8 de ses maîtres fromagers viennent d’intégrer la Guilde internationale de la profession
By LAURA UZAN \
5/21/2014 1:48:15 PM
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Netanyahu meets king of late night TV
"I'm glad you left television and came to Israel," Netanyahu tells Jay Leno, who is in Israel to present award to former NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2014 1:56:24 PM
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Putin casts doubt on legitimacy of Ukraine vote
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 2:26:44 PM
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Picture of the day
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2014 2:34:47 PM
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Tel Aviv court receives Eyal Golan's tax evasion admission
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2014 2:37:30 PM
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Egypt court jails 155 Brotherhood supporters
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 2:42:00 PM
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German party accused of neo-Nazi traits set for EU parliament
"We say Europe is the continent of white people and it should remain that way," says National Democratic Party leader.
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 3:11:59 PM
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Pope Francis: A good man
All that we read and hear about Pope Francis attests to his humanity, his humility, his spirituality.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
5/25/2014 10:06:38 AM
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IN PICTURES: Israeli med students cute-ify scary doctor check-ups
In a project called 'Teddy Bears Hospital,' doctors-in-training teach Israeli students not to fear visiting the doctor.
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2014 3:16:43 PM
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Children of Holocaust survivors take shooting lessons in Los Angeles
A group of Jews in California led by a child of Holocaust survivors makes clear what firearms training has to do with fighting anti-Semitism.
By JTA \
5/21/2014 3:24:41 PM
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Knesset votes down bill to make defense budget transparent
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/21/2014 3:29:12 PM
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Knesset approves added benefits for Holocaust survivors in early vote
According to the proposal, Holocaust survivors have the right to food, housing, health and social services as well as other benefits.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/21/2014 3:36:58 PM
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Liberman: US has no right to tell Israel to investigate deaths of Palestinians
After US calls for prompt and transparent investigation into Nakba Day deaths recorded on video, Israel's foreign minister attacks world's hypocrisy.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/21/2014 4:36:57 PM
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Meir Sheetrit becomes third official candidate in presidential race
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/21/2014 4:38:42 PM
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Palestinian court gives jail term to exiled Fatah official Dahlan
Exiled Fatah leader accuses Abbas of seeking to prevent him from contesting the next presidential, parliamentary elections.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/21/2014 5:01:08 PM
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Rabbi among dozens arrested in New York child pornography bust
Suspects arrested from all walks of life in one of the largest roundups of child pornography distributes in the New York City-area.
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 5:05:16 PM
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NATO chief: No evidence of Russian troop pullback from border
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 5:05:17 PM
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60% of soldiers' complaints justified, new report says
Annual report by Soldiers' Complaints Commissioner found rise in mistreatment of subordinates by commanders, failures in delivering proper medical treatment.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/21/2014 5:16:23 PM
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Pharmaceutical giant cooperates with chief scientist to promote life-science R&D
Once Merck chooses to collaborate with Israeli companies as a result of the agreement, the Chief Scientist’s Office will grant financial support.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/21/2014 5:35:59 PM
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Cooking with JPost: Cook the perfect steak
Chef Yochanan Lambiase shows you how to use the special "Finger Test" to know exactly how long to cook your steak.
By YOCHANAN LAMBIASE \
5/22/2014 4:14:59 PM
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‘Israel short on Davids,’ says Peres as he implores Blatt and Blu to remain
President congratulates six-time European champions, Maccabi Tel Aviv after the team's latest title win.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/21/2014 6:00:47 PM
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Abbas condemns attack on Israeli journalist
Some Palestinian journalists have been waging a campaign against their Israeli colleagues, demanding they be banned from entering Palestinian territories.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/21/2014 6:10:48 PM
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Red Cross: Food distribution under way for 60,000 in Aleppo
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 6:27:15 PM
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Airbus Defense and IAI strike deal to produce drones for European market
Currently Germany relies on Israeli companies for its drone needs and may continue to do so until a European system is developed.
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 6:35:14 PM
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This Week in History: Syria hangs Israeli spy Eli Cohen
Premium special: A glimpse into historical moments in Israeli news from this week in 'The Jerusalem Post' front covers.
By COMPILED BY TAMARA ZIEVE \
5/21/2014 7:05:05 PM
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Bennett to advance affirmative action for haredim
Legislation would increase haredi participation in the public sector; in first quarter of 2014, male haredi employment stood at 44.5%, compared to the national average of 81 percent.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/21/2014 7:20:34 PM
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Water Authority launches plan to streamline water and sewage corporations
The program aims to significantly improve efficiency and follows a trend of doing so for the past few years.
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/21/2014 7:21:25 PM
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Beit Yair named as company which helped launder money for Abergil crime syndicate
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/21/2014 8:31:11 PM
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Shaare Zedek Medical Center campus to be named in honor of New York couple
Couple is donating $18 million, marking their 40th wedding anniversary and 60th birthdays.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/21/2014 8:12:13 PM
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African migrants protest ends at Holot desert facility
Around 500 African migrants held protest, refused to go to bed at their 10 p.m curfew.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/21/2014 8:17:40 PM
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Hilik Bar withdraws support for Temple Mount prayer bill
Access for Jews and other non-Muslims at the Temple Mount is strictly controlled, and police prohibit any non-Muslim prayer at the site.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/21/2014 8:23:57 PM
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Arab MK threatens Greek Orthodox priest in Knesset hearing over Christian Arab enlistment
Father Gabriel Nadaf, a Greek Orthodox priest from Nazraeth, has been active in encouraging greater Christian Arab integration into Israeli society.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/21/2014 8:48:35 PM
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How do you say ‘Heidi’ in Hebrew?
The venerable children’s story comes to life in a new local stage adaptation being presented at the Israel Festival.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/21/2014 8:49:42 PM
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The curtain comes down on JEST
JEST never had its own space. At first they played at Gerard Behar in the center of town, Then they moved to Beit Shmuel and for the past few years they’ve been performing at Kibbutz Ramat Rachel’s auditorium.
By HELEN KAYE \
5/21/2014 8:55:20 PM
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Rosh Ha’ayin gets jazzed up
Rosh Ha’ayin has joined the list of cities around the country that now host annual jazz events.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/21/2014 8:57:14 PM
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Despite claims budget too low, Defense Ministry paying suppliers more on time
The improvement in payments most obviously relates to more competently keeping track of payments.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/21/2014 9:00:13 PM
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Theater Review: Celebrities
Show By Tuvia Tzipin, directed by Shlomo Vishinski Cameri, 19/5/14.
By HELEN KAYE \
5/21/2014 9:02:07 PM
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Muslim Brotherhood continues struggle against regime; says it fought the Jews not Egyptians
Egyptian court sentences 155 Muslim Brotherhood supporters to jail terms and gives 54 of them life sentences.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
5/21/2014 9:08:55 PM
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A rare pope indeed
In 1965, the first bold move came at the end of Pope Paul VI’s tenure, and brought about the greatest shift in the Church’s attitude toward Judaism in 2,000 years.
By KEN SPIRO \
5/21/2014 9:14:06 PM
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Candidly speaking: Have they no shame?
The campaign against Israel Hayom is beneath contempt. It emanates from Noni Mozes, the publisher of Yediot Aharonot which, prior to the advent of Israel Hayom, totally dominated the Israeli mass media.
By ISI LEIBLER \
5/21/2014 9:18:01 PM
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Chemical imbalance
It is easy to castigate Israel Chemicals Ltd. as ungrateful, extortionist and greedy. After a series of painful legal and regulatory wallops, ICL threatens to suspend at least a billion dollars of investment in this country.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/21/2014 9:21:26 PM
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Letters
letters@jpost.com
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
5/21/2014 9:40:48 PM
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Israel restricts right-wing Jewish activists for Pope's visit
Restraining orders issued after anti-Christian slogans; Pope Francis to visit Holy Land next week.
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 9:52:21 PM
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Aftermath: In Poland and America
"I was one of a number of rabbis in Palm Beach County in Florida who were asked to speak after showing of the Polish film."
By ELI KAVON \
5/21/2014 9:53:14 PM
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Russia calls UN vote on Syria 'publicity stunt,' vows to veto
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 9:54:57 PM
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Washington Watch: Running interference
Netanyahu knows Israel’s threat to strike Iran has given impetus to the current diplomatic efforts, and he appears intent on keeping all his options open.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
5/21/2014 9:56:46 PM
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Ya'alon: David's Sling defense system may not be operational in time due to lack of budget
Defense minister notes that terrorists in Gaza have amassed 10,000 rockets; IAF chief: Air Force is quietly fighting a "war between the wars."
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/21/2014 10:01:14 PM
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Encountering Peace: From David to Goliath
Palestinians are fighting for exactly what we Jews fought for – freedom, independence, identity.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
5/21/2014 10:07:09 PM
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Media Comment: Criticizing the media
Israel is a country which has just witnessed a former prime minister being sentenced to a jail term, along with others, for criminal corruption. The media had a field day, whether they supported or opposed him.
By YISRAEL MEDAD,ELI POLLAK \
5/21/2014 10:16:20 PM
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Rulers of law – Israel’s other legal system
When the High Court is told an area is “private Palestinian land,” it isn't told to whom the property belongs or how the determination was made.
By MOSHE DANN \
5/21/2014 10:21:42 PM
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Iranians arrested for "Happy" video freed
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 10:30:57 PM
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New tactics, new risks: Abbas’s threat to dissolve the Palestinian Authority
Since its inception, the Palestinian nationalist movement has relied on three main tactics: armed struggle, negotiations and unilateral actions.
By JAMIE LEVIN \
5/21/2014 10:39:29 PM
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One killed, six wounded in bomb attack on Egyptian security vehicle
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 10:41:07 PM
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Facebook challenge – an Israeli-Palestinian accord
They already have been worked out in the detailed and sensible Geneva Initiative. One central part of this is: It’s a package deal.
By MARK LAVIE \
5/21/2014 10:50:17 PM
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John Kerry’s act of desperation
Kerry’s commitment to this effort, whether you believe in his ability or not, has been nothing less than admirable.
By ELI VERSCHLEISER \
5/21/2014 10:52:36 PM
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Israel drops five spots in annual world competitiveness ranking
Of 15 fields Israel saw most backsliding, 12 from surveys on pensions funding, exchange rate, corp' taxes and threat of R&D centers relocating.
By NIV ELIS \
5/21/2014 11:05:22 PM
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Wedding season: What to do with all the checks?
Before you go shopping, make a list of what you actually need, to prevent yourself from buying every great deal you see.
By AARON KATSMAN \
5/21/2014 11:12:38 PM
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Social media: Iran releases 6 arrested for 'Happy' video
NY-based human rights group says authorities still holding director of video featuring young Iranians dancing to Pharrell William's pop hit.
By REUTERS \
5/21/2014 11:56:25 PM