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Biological Institute starts Phase 2 trials for Israeli-made vaccine
Hadassah head Prof. Zeev Rotstein also got a shot of the Israeli-made vaccine as part of Phase 2 of the clinical trial.
By CODY LEVINE \
12/22/2020 8:12:12 AM
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Western Wall Rabbi thanks Kushner for his dedication to Israel
"This is incontrovertible proof of the connection between the Jewish nation and Jerusalem," Rabinowitz said to Kushner.
By SARAH BEN-NUN \
12/22/2020 9:39:34 AM
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US Lawmakers grant $2.75 billion for private schools in stimulus
"It is essential for this latest federal relief package to include a great amount of support for these schools and, among them, America’s Jewish, Catholic and other nonpublic schools.”
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
12/22/2020 3:22:29 AM
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Orthodox Jewish leaders tell followers to vaccinate. Will they listen?
Yet Orthodox health professionals and communal leaders do worry that a vocal minority of their community won’t heed their guidance.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
12/22/2020 2:09:22 AM
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Congressional budget includes double the security funding for nonprofits
The funding goes to hardening targets with “barriers, gates, safety gear, surveillance equipment."
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
12/22/2020 2:20:48 AM
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Israeli chief rabbi gives his blessing to Jewish institutions in UAE
Before the accords with the UAE and other Arab countries that followed suit, including Sudan and Morocco, Israel had formal relations in the region only with Egypt and Jordan.
By ASMA ALI ZAIN/JTA \
12/22/2020 9:47:21 AM
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Rutgers residence hall to be named for Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ginsburg taught classes at the Rutgers Law School from 1963 to 1972 on women’s rights and gender quality.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
12/22/2020 2:26:48 AM
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Two with one stone: Israeli FM signs deals with both India and Vietnam
"The goal of these agreements is to strengthen Israel relationship with these two countries, to advance it to new places."
By SARAH BEN-NUN \
12/22/2020 3:43:53 AM
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Interfaith organization provides medical kits to Israeli volunteers
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews also donated personal protection equipment such as suits, as well as communication devices, for use by first responders.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 8:21:25 AM
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Israeli cyber experts uncover massive attack on 85,000 MySQL servers
At least 250,000 databases have been compromised by anonymous group of hackers who remain at large
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/22/2020 4:31:47 AM
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Congress approves $892 billion COVID-19 relief package
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the package into law.
By REUTERS \
12/22/2020 5:39:21 AM
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Relics of Israel's biblical history go on auction
Among the items being auctioned is a 20th century Maccabees-themed menorah.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 11:30:48 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 3,594 new cases, 4.2% of tests positive
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 6:31:00 AM
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Morocco and Israel to open diplomatic missions within two weeks
While in Rabat, the US and Israeli delegations were expected to sign the first documents that are part of the Israel-Morocco normalization deal.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/22/2020 8:59:53 PM
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Medical professional received 5 to 6 doses of COVID vaccine in one shot
The Health Ministry is investigating the incident and has released clearer guidelines for medical staff.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 2:21:28 PM
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KKL-JNF sends off Mladenov with farewell ceremony in Jerusalem
As per KKL-JNF's tradition, the speeches and gifts were followed by tree planting.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 7:38:54 AM
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High Court hints it wants to interpret Jewish Nation-State Law, not nix it
‘Your ancestors had yellow stars, you should know better’; Bibi, Gantz weigh in
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/22/2020 5:03:19 PM
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Right-wing activists protest High Court hearing on Nation-State Law
The activists gave out bananas in front of the court, saying that Israel is not a banana republic, and that the court is cut off from reality and considers itself an "omnipotent government."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 9:11:22 AM
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Going poof in the parking lot: The ambush that led to elections
It was taken into account that Blue and White MKs Asaf Zamir and Miki Haimovich would vote against the bill. But Ram Shefa, who was quarantined, surprised when he came in to vote.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/22/2020 5:54:49 PM
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Coalition chair requests that two MKs be declared as removed from Likud
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 7:45:01 AM
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Assisted living tenants to receive COVID-19 vaccine in next week
Magen David Adom launched a vaccination operation in assisted living facilities on Tuesday.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 11:24:14 AM
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Coronavirus reaches all 7 continents as 36 cases reported in Antarctica
All 36 patients have been evacuated to the city of Punta Arenas in Southern Chile.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 11:05:11 AM
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Pfizer, Moderna to test their vaccines against UK coronavirus variant
Pfizer and Moderna did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
By REUTERS \
3/4/2021 1:02:34 PM
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Entrepreneur and Business Coach Luke Anderson Teaches Others How to Become a Self-Made Millionaire
Some of the first moneymaking ventures Luke went after were the buying and selling of cars and DJing at local house parties.
By PAUL LITMAN \
12/22/2020 8:57:30 AM
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Two-Gun Cohen: Artful dodger turned Chinese legend and hero of Israel
Cohen, who had spent two decades in China, knew many of that nation’s leaders and offered to introduce Jewish Agency leader Eliahu Elath and others to his friends in the Chinese delegation.
By DANIEL S. LEVY \
12/27/2020 10:02:16 AM
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Emily Austin Started Interviewing Star Athletes During Quarantine
What makes Emily a great sports journalist is the fact that she herself used to be an athlete, and not that long ago.
By AVI STERN \
12/22/2020 9:02:09 AM
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Bethlehem's other children, and the home that cares for them
Behind a discreet plaque saying 'Crèche' is a children's home - the only one that many illegitimate and abandoned children brought up there have ever known.
By REUTERS \
12/22/2020 9:06:54 AM
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Members of committee investigating Submarine Affair announce resignation
The committee was formed by Gantz in November to investigate Netanyahu and his role in Case 3000.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 2:48:06 PM
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Deep WordPress Theme: A Multi-Purpose Solution for All Your Needs
When it comes to choosing a WordPress theme for your site, two scenarios come to light.
By SARAH GOLDMAN \
12/22/2020 9:10:09 AM
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Knesset approves plan requiring all returning Israelis to quarantine
Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, returnees will need to quarantine in coronavirus hotels. Until then they may quarantine at home.
By HANNAH BROWN,TZVI JOFFRE \
12/22/2020 10:53:33 AM
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Two Vatican cardinals, papal aides, test positive for coronavirus
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, 57, a Pole who manages Pope Francis' charities and has the title of the Vatican's almoner, was hospitalized for treatment of the onset of pneumonia.
By REUTERS \
12/22/2020 9:13:04 AM
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Security forces shoot at vehicle in accident mistaken as terror attack
No injuries were caused by the gunfire.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 12:02:53 PM
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange boasts 'peak year' for 2020
Israel’s bourse reported significant increases in daily trading volume and IPO activity, along with mixed stock results.
By ZEV STUB \
12/22/2020 2:03:54 PM
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France condemns murder of its citizen Esther Hurgan
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/22/2020 11:34:09 AM
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Joint List MK kicked out of c'tee after harsh comments towards UAE guests
"There is one party in our parliament that voted against the Abraham Accords. They refuse to acknowledge that it is a new Middle East."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/22/2020 12:17:10 PM
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Ex-NSC chief: 'Huge mistake for Biden to drop leverage on Iran'
"Biden should seek Iran nuke restrictions for 50 years."
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/22/2020 2:38:22 PM
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Wonder Woman 1984, starring Gal Gadot, flops in box office
It's no surprise, however, that the film flopped the way it did.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 1:53:42 PM
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Extremists torch United Hatzalah COVID-19 testing center in Bnei Brak
No one was harmed during the incident.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 1:39:48 PM
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Coronavirus: The board game - sells out for Christmas
"Corona" can be played by up to four players, who compete to buy all the groceries on a shopping list for an elderly neighbor who is shielding against the virus.
By REUTERS \
12/22/2020 12:19:38 PM
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'We won't break': Settlement mourns woman killed in West Bank attack
IDF ups security in West Bank after situational assessment
By TZVI JOFFRE,UDI SHAHAM \
12/22/2020 7:38:27 PM
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Coronavirus Knesset elections to cost NIS 60-65 million
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 12:34:49 PM
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IDF increasing security measures in West Bank in light of escalation
It was also decided that all soldiers serving in the Judaea and Samaria division will be under curfew until Friday.
By UDI SHAHAM \
12/22/2020 5:12:12 PM
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Despite coronavirus, 2020 was a record year for Israeli tech exits
Israeli IPOs and acquisition deals of technology firms soared by 55% to a whopping $15.4 billion in 2020, as the average deal size more than tripled.
By ZEV STUB \
12/22/2020 1:40:25 PM
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Pompeo: US ready to mediate Israel-Lebanon maritime border talks
By REUTERS \
12/22/2020 1:12:53 PM
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Mladenov urges two states, not one as he bid farewell to UNSC
"For all our collective efforts, the only way forward out of the one-state reality that we increasingly face on the ground is through engagement between the parties and not through violence."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/22/2020 2:29:41 PM
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PA punishes political opponents by suspending their salaries
The employees claim that the PA illegally suspended their salaries because of their political affiliations.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/22/2020 3:13:49 PM
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Likud MK Michal Shir quits Knesset to run with Gideon Sa'ar
Shir said she was proud to vote to end a dysfunctional government.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/22/2020 1:44:24 PM
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Benny Gantz signs order to seize $4 million transferred from Iran to Hamas
The money was intended to develop Hamas' terror infrastructure in Gaza, including the production of weapons and salaries of terrorists.
By UDI SHAHAM \
12/22/2020 4:07:29 PM
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Hundreds of haredim protest arrest of yeshiva student in Jerusalem
IDF's Ground Forces Commander Maj.-Gen. Yoel Strick who happened to pass by the area was reportedly attacked by protesters before being rescued by police.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
12/22/2020 7:09:49 PM
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Why Indian billionaire Menon’s view of UAE matters to Israel - analysis
Tel Aviv and Dubai are already centers of innovation, but the big question underpinning the Abraham Accords is how the next step will be reached in terms of new deals and partnerships and investment.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/23/2020 9:05:00 AM
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En route to another corona closure? Gov’t to convene on Wednesday
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein: "We are in a third wave."
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN,HANNAH BROWN \
12/22/2020 8:40:14 PM
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Man dies after attending friend's funeral and falling into burial plot
The victim's family intends to sue Chevra Kadisha, the main company that overseas Jewish burial in Israel, for NIS 2.5 million.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
12/22/2020 3:41:49 PM
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Biden picks Miguel Cardona as Secretary of Education as he finalizes Cabinet
By REUTERS \
12/22/2020 4:10:32 PM
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Can Kochavi steer the IDF through a fourth election? - analysis
In two years, Kochavi has already worked with no less than four different defense ministers.
By UDI SHAHAM \
12/22/2020 3:40:05 PM
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Coronavirus tests to be free to returning passengers at Ben-Gurion Airport
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/22/2020 3:42:58 PM
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Interpol says terrorist groups using COVID-19 to strengthen their power
“Terrorists – like all criminals – have sought to profit from COVID-19, to make money, strengthen their base and to fuel division,” said Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock.
By SARAH CHEMLA \
12/22/2020 4:33:00 PM
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Palestinians hope new election will ‘end Netanyahu era’
The Palestinians believe that the prospects of holding the proposed conference have grown after the victory of President-elect Joe Biden in the US presidential election.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/22/2020 5:57:37 PM
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Moments before Knesset disperses, gov't approves extending budget
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 4:26:55 PM
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Coronavirus: Government rules upend plans, anger travelers
“People were taken against their will. Their passports were taken, and they were forced onto these buses. They were treated like animals.”
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/22/2020 5:31:46 PM
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Iraq bans air travel with eight nations over new variant of virus
By REUTERS \
12/22/2020 4:44:40 PM
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Rabbi Gershon Edelstein gets vaccinated, calls on public to do the same
Rabbi Edelstein, 97, heads the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak and serves as leader of the Degel HaTorah political party.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
12/22/2020 5:02:50 PM
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Portuguese FM: We'll move embassy when Jerusalem is capital of two states
The country has no plans to follow the United States on this issue
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/22/2020 8:33:14 PM
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Can Netanyahu win the election without antagonizing Biden? - analysis
To do so would risk the long term objective of a strong working relationship with the new US president, for the short term goal of winning a few votes.
By HERB KEINON \
12/22/2020 5:26:41 PM
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Gov't approves NIS 40 million security grant for West Bank settlements
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 5:29:20 PM
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Are 2021 elections a COVID-19 death sentence for 2,021 Israelis?
Since their swearing-in ceremony, Netanyahu and Gantz have catastrophically handled the coronavirus and disastrously eroded public trust.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/22/2020 6:32:24 PM
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Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum in Bahrain to forge ties
Tourism and business opportunities between Israel and Bahrain are on the agenda
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/23/2020 6:26:37 PM
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On this day, 126 years ago, Alfred Dreyfus was sentenced to life in prison
As one of the most controversial cases of the 20th century in France, the political scandal created by this affair upset France for almost 12 years.
By SARAH CHEMLA \
12/22/2020 10:44:19 PM
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Could COVID-19 patients vote at polls in 2021 Israel elections?
Central Elections Committee official Orly Adas was in favor of trusting patients to vote, while head of public health Dr. Sharon Alroy Preis called it "inconceivable."
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/22/2020 7:49:57 PM
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Willi to stay on as National Team coach
Maccabi Haifa edges Petah Tikva • Beitar Jerusalem holds Maccabi Tel Aviv to goalless draw
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
12/22/2020 6:14:28 PM
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Buckle up for the ugliest election Israel has ever known - analysis
Two big differences from the previous elections will set the tone for the rhetoric we are going to hear over the next few months.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
12/22/2020 7:10:41 PM
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What does the election mean for the US-Israel relationship? - analysis
How will the Biden administration navigate Israel's political turmoil, or will they push ahead with their plans in the region without waiting?
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
12/22/2020 6:38:40 PM
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New pro-Palestine Twitter campaign denies Israel’s existence
Once again it is important to reiterate there is no evidence that the articles being replied to or retweeted have any connection to each other or the coordinated campaign
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/23/2020 10:05:29 PM
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How the election and Netanyahu’s case will impact each other
With the country on the way to a fourth round of elections on March 23 and a likely third national lockdown in the near future, will the trial be further delayed?
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/22/2020 6:51:21 PM
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Leaving, returning to the national, personal body shown in new exhibit
Pairing between oil paintings of Palestinian artist Anisa Ashkar and prints of late Israeli master Moshe Gershuni gives birth to an engaging dialogue on form, color and a sense of belonging.
By JOY BERNARD \
12/23/2020 8:34:01 AM
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Grapevine December 23, 2020: Coronavirus fashion
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/22/2020 7:15:08 PM
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Netanyahu-Gantz gov’t fails, Israel heads to polls
Leaders blame each other as Knesset will automatically disperse.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/22/2020 9:59:36 PM
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Letters to the Editor December 23, 2020: Shekels for shedding blood
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
12/22/2020 7:37:54 PM
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Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a matter of trust - opinion
Our trust is based on the complex capability to develop science and technology for the benefit of mankind.
By LIAT BEN-DAVID \
12/22/2020 7:50:05 PM
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Ukraine Airlines to pay passengers after employees voice antisemitism
According to the lawsuit that was submitted to the Small Claims Court in Rishon LeZion, Ukraine Airlines employees humiliated the passengers publically and delayed their luggage.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
12/22/2020 8:00:28 PM
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The Pollard puzzle: A pension but no parade - opinion
When a defendant, no matter how guilty, is punished too harshly, justice miscarries.
By GIL TROY \
12/22/2020 8:02:06 PM
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Tunisia says it does not intend to normalize relations with Israel
By REUTERS \
12/22/2020 8:08:59 PM
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From dysfunctional government to rambunctious campaign - analysis
The ultimate proof of the government being dysfunctional was that it was not even capable of taking steps to end its own life.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/22/2020 8:39:50 PM
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Understanding the Abraham Accords inside and out - opinion
Election after election has shown us that the majority of Israel’s citizens are committed to Israel’s founding principles as Jewish and democratic as its core identity
By Michal Cotler-Wunsh \
12/22/2020 8:14:05 PM
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Time for the elections Israel actually needs - opinion
Another round of elections – even though it is possible that very little will change – is the preferred option over the continued tenure of this failure of a government.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/22/2020 8:22:27 PM
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AstraZeneca says its vaccine should be effective against new coronavirus variant
By REUTERS \
12/22/2020 8:28:51 PM
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Biden says huge data breach poses 'grave risk' to US, promises response
By REUTERS \
12/22/2020 8:40:37 PM
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Attorney Sagit Afik announced as new Knesset A-G by Knesset speaker
Afik currently serves as deputy Knesset attorney-general and was one of four candidates.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 9:29:41 PM
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Lebanon finally criminalizes sexual harassment
Experts say that, despite its flaws, the legislation is an important milestone.
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
12/23/2020 4:49:59 AM
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Knesset passes provisions on voting during coronavirus pandemic
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 10:10:08 PM
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Ilhan Omar attacks younger lawmakers, 'Squad,' for getting corona vaccine
Among the members of the "Squad" are Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ilhan Omar of Minnesot herself.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/23/2020 6:29:20 AM
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US COVID-19 relief bill includes increasing US-Israel research funding
The legislation also includes $47.5 million in anti-tunnel technology and $25 million for counter-unmanned aerial systems.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
12/23/2020 7:19:05 PM
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Drugmakers expect tests to confirm vaccines effective against new variant
The mutation known as the B.1.1.7 lineage may be up to 70% more infectious and more of a concern for children.
By REUTERS \
12/22/2020 10:57:16 PM
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Letter sent by British WWII soldier delivered after being lost 76 years
British Lance Corporal John Wheldon-Williams, who was serving in Italy, wrote the letter to Pat Moore in 1944.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2020 11:36:50 PM
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Two possible terror attacks near Kiryat Arba and Hebron - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/23/2020 12:57:47 AM