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Demonstrators call on Livni to protect rights of fathers
Protest leader: Every child has a need for both parents, the laws today create a competition between them.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/23/2014 12:18:56 AM
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Body of Gedera man found in Rehovot in suspected mob hit
Kamal Abu Mor, who was shot at close range, was reputedly a member of the Abu Mor organization based in Rehovot.
By BEN HARTMAN \
2/23/2014 12:32:05 AM
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Hotel ready for chancellor
Merkel will stay in the King David Hotel, whose owners have a special relationship with Germany.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/23/2014 12:38:05 AM
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Man newly released from prison shot to death in Tira
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/23/2014 12:58:08 AM
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Analysis: Quiet Iran diplomacy – and the strategic leaks to come
As the negotiation deadline approaches, the specter of failure may motivate parties to leak details in effort to spin talks to their favor.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/23/2014 2:46:10 AM
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Back into an embrace with the Russian bear
With Washington’s Middle East policy in disarray, Cairo once again turns to Moscow.
By Zvi Mazel \
2/23/2014 1:26:01 AM
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How the US brought the Middle East to the brink of Armageddon
By DAVID TURNER \
2/23/2014 1:29:00 AM
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Unraveling the mysteries of science and disease
Molecular geneticist Prof. Michel Revel has passed retirement age but is highly active in a company that hopes to cure diabetes and other chronic diseases.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/23/2014 1:57:59 AM
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Venezuela deaths rise to 8 as unrest claims student and biker
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 2:01:25 AM
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Health Scan: Timing meals and triglycerides
New research on meal timing could have important implications not only for the potential treatment of metabolic diseases.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/23/2014 2:06:22 AM
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Sun, sand and sailing on ‘one happy island’
Aruba has become an ‘in’ destination for travelers who love nothing more than beautiful hotels, wonderful beaches and good weather year-round – with some Jewish life to boot.
BEN G. FRANK \
2/23/2014 2:15:37 AM
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The Travel Adviser: Withering winter weather
Sadly, in these days of high-speed Internet and meta searches, airline reservations remain a self-contained unit.
By MARK FELDMAN \
2/23/2014 2:21:10 AM
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Coalition discipline to be strictly enforced on haredi draft bill
That legislation,electoral reforms and the referendum bill will all come to a vote over the course of three days between March 10 and 12.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/23/2014 2:25:54 AM
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SPECIAL REPORT: Conflict takes back seat to commerce in Palestinian village
Haredi shoppers from Betar Illit know they can find a bargain in nearby Husan.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/23/2014 2:42:42 AM
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Sizing up some of the non-Israeli Jews in Sochi
Several athletes are in Russia from all over the world representing the Jewish people, even if not under the Israeli flag.
By SETH FINKELSTEIN \
2/23/2014 2:54:24 AM
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No horsing around as Israel gets serious about equestrian
T.E.A.M’s deeper intentions are to include the establishment of state-of-the-art equestrian centers to train the next generation of Israeli riders.
By SETH FINKELSTEIN \
2/23/2014 2:58:20 AM
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Buzaglo leads Beersheba over Ramat Hasharon
At bottom, battle against relegation heats up with wins for Ra’anana, Mac PT and Bnei Yehuda.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/23/2014 3:05:29 AM
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Yellow-and-blue crushed by CSKA in Russia
Tel Aviv completely capitulated in the second half, being outscored 53-25 on the way to a 100-65 defeat.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/23/2014 3:10:25 AM
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Injury ends Israeli skier’s Olympics
The 19-year-old Belgium native suffered a leg injury during training on Tuesday.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/23/2014 3:14:49 AM
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Rabbis to Knesset: Extend sovereignty to Temple Mount
Petition comes ahead of deliberation by lawmakers on policies regarding
hotly contested Jerusalem holy site.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/23/2014 3:19:17 AM
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Polarizing opposition leader freed in Ukraine after enemy ousted
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 3:36:09 AM
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Ukraine parliament ousts Yanukovich, Tymoshenko freed
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 3:42:00 AM
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Jewish Agency to aid Ukraine's Jewish community
Agency chairman: We have a moral obligation to ensure the safety and security of the community.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/23/2014 4:02:49 AM
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Two killed, 41 wounded in attack on Thai protest rally
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 4:06:01 AM
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US ready to assist Ukraine return to democracy
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 6:02:06 AM
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Pedestrian hit, killed by bus on Route 2 near Herzliya
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/23/2014 6:50:53 AM
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Maria von Trapp of 'Sound of Music' fame dead at 99
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 7:17:30 AM
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Palestinians mark DFLP anniversary with armed procession near Jerusalem
Dozens of Palestinians seen brandishing AK-47 and M16 semiautomatic rifles as well as hand grenades while clad in military gear, according to Israel Radio.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/23/2014 8:40:32 AM
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Blast in Russia kills 3, authorities suspect gas
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 9:17:37 AM
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Suspect who allegedly planted bomb in car to be brought before TA court
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/23/2014 10:30:02 AM
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Tira man, 30, shot dead by masked assailant on Saturday night
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/23/2014 10:36:05 AM
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Peres meets Argentine interfaith delegation, praises harmonious relations
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/23/2014 10:36:42 AM
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Deep Purple brings color to Tel Aviv
If you put your hands over your eyes you would not know that the average age of the members of Deep Purple is 62 years old.
By MICHAEL EGLASH \
2/23/2014 11:11:00 AM
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Car bomb hits Syrian town of Atmeh, 9 reportedly killed
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 11:11:46 AM
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My Jerusalem: 'The city that makes me feel alive...'
A passionate and poignant piece about Jerusalem, written by one of our readers from Madrid, Spain.
By VERA HACHUEL SUISSA \
2/23/2014 11:34:35 AM
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Netanyahu: Iran still getting everything, giving nothing
PM warns that granting Iran new uranium enrichment capabilities will help Tehran to "practically realize its plan to become a nuclear threshold state."
By HERB KEINON \
2/23/2014 11:34:42 AM
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Livni: Drive for West Bank construction hurts Israel's chances of keeping settlement blocs
“It’s my responsibility to ensure that the settlement blocs are part of Israel," Livni writes on Facebook.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
2/23/2014 11:53:57 AM
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My Jerusalem: 'It was Yom Yerushalayim...'
One readers experience of an Israeli National holiday while living in Jerusalem.
By ELIZABETH APPELBAUM \
2/23/2014 12:10:40 PM
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Pakistan army pounds militant hideouts, 18 dead
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 12:22:09 PM
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Bus driver sentenced to 8 years for killing 24 on way to Eilat in 2008
Edward Gelfand could have been sentenced to 20 years if given maximum manslaughter penalty; varying reports on whether he will appeal.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/23/2014 12:34:04 PM
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Ukraine parliament speaker takes on duties of president
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 12:46:59 PM
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Bomb blast wounds at least 16 at anti-govt protest site in Thai capital
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 12:47:56 PM
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Dutch soccer legend Cruyff to inaugurate field in Acre
Johan Cruyff makes announcement during visit to President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem on Sunday.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/23/2014 1:06:45 PM
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Prof Faisal Azaiza unanimously selected as new deputy chairman of Planning and Budgetary Committee
“I feel great pride that I was given the opportunity to take part in shaping the future of the education system in Israel," says Azaiza.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/23/2014 1:10:54 PM
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Time to get tough on Turkey's Erdogan, US foreign policy experts tell Obama
Bipartisan group of wonks, lawmakers urge US president to publicly chide Turkish PM for "undermining democracy."
By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
2/23/2014 2:55:23 PM
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Time to get tough on Turkey's Erdogan, US foreign policy experts tell Obama
In letter which was first revealed by The Daily Beast news site, a bipartisan group of wonks, lawmakers urge president to publicly chide Turkish leader for "undermining democracy."
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/23/2014 2:58:17 PM
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Ministers vote down proposal to pay settlers to evacuate
Meretz MK Gilon who proposed bill says many settlers are "disillusioned with the settlement deceit and are just waiting for the opportunity to leave."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/23/2014 3:20:08 PM
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Palestine – Kerry oblivious to demise of Palestinian Authority
Kerry and the US State Department continue to cling to the illusion that the Palestinian Authority still exists – despite PLO insistence that it does not following this Decree.
By DAVID SINGER \
2/23/2014 3:20:53 PM
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Inmate shoots at 3 prison workers at Rimonim jail
By BEN HARTMAN \
2/23/2014 3:44:05 PM
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American-Israeli murderer gunned down in prison after opening fire on officers
Shooter wounds several IPS workers in stand-off; surgeons fighting to save life of critically wounded prison guard.
By BEN HARTMAN \
2/23/2014 5:31:06 PM
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Israel handed challenging draw to qualify for Euro 2016
Blue-and-white placed in Group B with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Wales, Cyprus and Andorra.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/23/2014 4:49:35 PM
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Last of 'Sound of Music' von Trapp singers dies at 99
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 4:51:00 PM
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Darren Aronofsky curating biblical art exhibition ahead of 'Noah' release
Director Aronofsky has put together an art exhibition in NYC in conjunction with the Hollywood biblical epic starring Russell Crowe, premiering March 28.
By JTA \
2/23/2014 4:52:46 PM
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Knesset lobby to promote Beersheba’s Soroka-University Medical Center
Yesh Atid MK Solomon initiates Knesset lobby to promote medical center and raise its profile in the community.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/23/2014 5:03:35 PM
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Last of 'Sound of Music' von Trapp singer dies at 99
Last surviving child of family who inspired epic musical dies in Vermont; the von Traps fled Nazi-occupied Austria in 1938, ended up performing in the US.
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 5:09:06 PM
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Activists: Syrian security forces abduct prominent dissident
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 5:11:27 PM
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Nadine Baudot-Trajtenberg approved as Flug's BOI deputy
By NIV ELIS \
2/23/2014 5:44:00 PM
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Peres: All religions should speak out against the killing of innocents
President meets with interfaith Argentinean group before it travels to Jordan and the Vatican.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/23/2014 5:46:57 PM
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Rice: 'Grave mistake' for Russia to send forces into Ukraine
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 5:49:32 PM
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Ministerial panel: Executives responsible for animal abuse in companies
Ministerial Committee for Legislation approves bill that would make company heads responsible for mistreatment that occurs within their firms.
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/23/2014 5:50:08 PM
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Israel real estate price growth continues unabated at 4.6%
Tel Aviv remains the most expensive city, with the average four-room apartment costing NIS 2.747 million.
By NIV ELIS \
2/23/2014 6:21:44 PM
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Knesset committee approves stricter measures for extermination licensing
New laws proposed in wake of incident last month in which two sisters died following the unregulated use of pesticides in capital.
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/23/2014 6:41:41 PM
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Gantz: Iran meddling in Mideast conflicts, 'providing torches to pyromaniacs'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/23/2014 6:42:19 PM
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IN PICTURES: A traditional Christian Eritrean wedding in Tel Aviv
Christian Eritrean migrants resplendent in traditional dress, celebrating during a Tewahdo or Orthodox wedding ceremony.
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 6:48:13 PM
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Legislative panel approves better maternity benefits for Israeli self-employed
Bill would base benefits on entire year of income; Henin: This is one of many laws necessary to ensure their rights.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/23/2014 6:50:43 PM
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Los Angeles City Council approves Iran sanctions
By JTA \
2/23/2014 7:30:28 PM
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Egypt: From Hero to ZERO
BY Ahmed Meligy \
2/23/2014 7:34:00 PM
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MK Stern threatens to establish 'shadow' Rabbinate over conversion bill
Lawmaker threatens to make "new Orthodox institutions in Israel" if chief rabbis don't end opposition to legislation he sponsors.
By SAM SOKOL \
2/23/2014 7:43:03 PM
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Israel raised 11% of all global cyber defense investments in 2013
Exports amount to $3 billion, representing about 5% of the global market, and triple that of the United Kingdom.
By NIV ELIS \
2/23/2014 7:47:31 PM
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Rival Islamists kill Syrian rebel, comrade of al-Qaida chief
By REUTERS \
2/23/2014 8:06:02 PM
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Amid raging conflict in Syria, IDF deploys new division to border
Army chief says restructuring of military forces on Golan is part of shift towards providing quicker response to threats.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
2/23/2014 8:17:13 PM
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Leading haredi rabbi: We will fight to the death against IDF enlistment
Rabbi Shmuel Auerbach says, "When the state plots against the Torah it has no right to exist."
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/23/2014 8:23:54 PM
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Thousands rally for Pollard at US Embassy in Tel Aviv
MK Feiglin to demonstrators: "It doesn't look good, Mr. Obama, that only the Jew has been kept in jail for such a long time."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/23/2014 9:04:20 PM
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Taking J Street to task
A new critical documentary takes on the American lobbying group that professes
to be pro-peace and pro-Israel.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/23/2014 9:22:42 PM
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TA police: No shooting at AKIM residence
Authorities determine holes found at hostel for people with disabilities were likely not caused by firearm, not reported shooting.
By Lidar Gravé-Lazi,BEN HARTMAN \
2/23/2014 9:23:10 PM
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Practice, practice, practice all the way to Carnegie Hall
A group of 45 Jerusalem high-school musicians will participate in the 2014 New York Wind Band Festival at the famed Manhattan venue next week.
By AVI TUCHMAYER \
2/23/2014 9:30:34 PM
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Bennett: Zero tolerance for national identity besides Jewish
Justice Minister Livni, Economy Minister Bennett continue battle over how to define Jewish character of Israel as part of new legal initiatives; Bayit Yehudi leader pushes new bill against multiple national identities.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/23/2014 9:39:24 PM
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70 Israeli companies head to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Communications Minister Gilad Erdan will launch the Israeli pavilion, which will foster some 2,000 planned business meetings.
By NIV ELIS \
2/23/2014 9:41:00 PM
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Come home, Ukrainian Jews
None of the possible scenarios awaiting Ukraine’s citizens, particularly those of the Jewish persuasion, arouses much optimism.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/23/2014 9:48:05 PM
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The courage to say ‘No’
It is in the interests of both sides to continue the relative quiet on the security front while ensuring the economic stability of the PA.
By DANNY DANON \
2/23/2014 9:54:06 PM
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Greek Jewish community suing Germany over Nazi ransoms
By JTA \
2/23/2014 9:56:14 PM
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The intra-Islamic conflicts and Israel
For Israel the Shi’ite arc turned into the main threat, including as it does Iran, Shi’ite Iraq, Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
By OFRA BENGIO \
2/23/2014 10:00:04 PM
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Think about it: ‘Kol Baramah’ and the law for military draft reform
Many of us seem to prefer to leave our children in ignorance about Judaism, under the mistaken perception that Judaism is nothing but traditional religious customs and practices.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
2/23/2014 10:05:15 PM
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February 24: Learning from Abbas
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and chief negotiator Tzipi Livni can take a lesson from him.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
2/23/2014 10:12:01 PM
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My university won’t stand up for Israel
There’s no resolution against the eight Palestinian universities, despite the Palestinian Authority’s praise of suicide bombers.
By JUSTIN B. HAYET \
2/23/2014 10:22:27 PM
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Gantz hints disapproval of draft bill
Netanyahu publicly throws his support behind legislation on ultra-Orthodox conscription.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN,HERB KEINON \
2/23/2014 10:24:18 PM
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Sharing water resources and preventing pollution
By MOSHE APELBLAT \
2/23/2014 10:26:30 PM
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The case of Jonathan Pollard: A legal analysis
In the name of the shared commitment to justice, President Obama is humbly requested to put an end to Pollard’s incarceration.
By MORDECHAI KREMNITZER \
2/23/2014 10:32:43 PM
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Police arrest 3 for planting bomb on car of rival crime boss in Rehovot
Central District detectives detain three men on Sunday who they said planted a bomb in the car of a rival in the city back in July.
By BEN HARTMAN \
2/23/2014 10:35:50 PM
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Rabbi Dr. Aharon Licthenstein to receive Israel Prize in Jewish Religious Literature
Piron approved the recommendation of the prize committee headed by Professor Eliav Shochetman and offered his praise to the Rabbi.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/23/2014 10:44:32 PM
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Rabbi who fled Israel on sex crimes charges seeking return
Breslev Hassidim Rabbi Eliezer Berland has hired attorneys after a year of exile in countries that don’t have an extradition treaty with Israel.
By BEN HARTMAN \
2/23/2014 11:02:50 PM
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Police officer Arbiv: All Rabbi Pinto's accusations false
Former Lahav 443 police commander: When Pinto said I was in NY hotel, I was in DC with Peres.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/23/2014 11:03:39 PM
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Rocket alert siren sounds in Hof Ashkelon Regional Council
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/23/2014 11:10:10 PM