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Coronavirus: Brazil records 50,032 new cases, 892 deaths
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 12:39:37 AM
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Former Jerusalem chief dayan Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg dies at 89
"He was the son in law of the great Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach but he earned his own greatness. "
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 1:03:58 AM
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Turkey’s Erdogan hosts large Hamas delegation with wanted terrorist
Both Hamas and Turkey’s ruling party have roots in the Muslim Brotherhood.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/23/2020 5:15:38 PM
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Saudi-led coalition in Yemen intercepted explosive-laden Houthi drone
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 1:23:58 AM
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Austrian Jewish leader violently assaulted in Graz
Israel-related antisemitism smeared on synagogue
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
8/23/2020 6:15:05 PM
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Sheba, Allscripts team up to improve patient care, promote innovation
The 2,000-bed hospital will now add a new lab specifically focused on promoting innovation to its already all-inclusive campus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 2:31:49 AM
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Man arrested, charged for antisemitic vandalism of NY politician's office
Aggarwala admitted to vandalizing the office and leaving the note, explaining he was angered by a fundraising appeal Seawright's office had supposedly published, because it referenced a synagogue.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 3:00:07 AM
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Maduro: Venezuela buying Iranian missiles 'a good idea'
Iran in May supplied gasoline to Venezuela to ease chronic shortages, triggering alarm bells in Washington as the two countries expand trade relations amid efforts to undermine US sanctions
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 2:50:54 AM
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Women of the Wall accused of violating coronavirus restrictions
Women of the Wall attacked at Western Wall, suspect arrested
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 7:48:38 PM
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Coronavirus: Mexico records 6,482 new cases, 644 deaths
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 3:25:59 AM
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200,000 coding students from Israel, UAE to collaborate in app development
The announcement comes in the aftermath of the historic peace agreement announced earlier this month between Israel and the UAE.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 3:42:32 AM
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Lord John Mann joins Combat Anti-Semitism Movement advisory board
"Quite simply, Lord Mann is one of the world’s most admired figures in the fight against antisemitism."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 4:22:14 AM
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Elderly monitoring system installed in Israel's hospitals, amid pandemic
“As elderly people become more isolated as a result of social distancing, there is an increased need to monitor them without the burden of wearables or privacy-invading cameras.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 5:02:04 AM
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Joint Israeli-Japanese group is the world’s first robot employment agency
Will the robotics revolution result in fewer jobs for humans?
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
8/23/2020 4:34:37 AM
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Gal Gadot returns in new 'Wonder Woman 1984' trailer – watch
The trailer promises theatrical-only release, rather than a simultaneous release on digital platforms.
By AARON REICH \
8/23/2020 4:38:48 AM
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Panda in the Smithsonian zoo gives birth to cub in landmark occasion
Mei Xiang is the oldest panda in the US, and the second oldest panda known to have given birth.
By AARON REICH \
8/23/2020 5:30:44 AM
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Nearly half of Israelis pessimistic Israel can overcome COVID-19 – study
Two-thirds of Israelis plan to send their children to schools if they reopen September 1, despite the reservations of many.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 11:39:14 AM
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Saudi man goes viral riding whale shark in Red Sea – watch
Despite their immense size, whale sharks are docile, and are known to be friendly and somewhat playful with human swimmers and divers.
By AARON REICH \
8/23/2020 6:31:13 AM
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Asteroid to come close to Earth the day before US presidential election
The effect the asteroid would have on the US presidential election, however, is likely negligible.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 6:47:39 AM
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IIA approves $115 million to support start-ups amid COVID-19
Israel's high-tech sector has been suffering budgetary issues for a while now, as the country's been caught in a limbo of political confusion since last year.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
8/23/2020 8:49:38 AM
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IDF soldier arrested after alleged involvement in drug deal, murder
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 8:59:15 AM
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SS Officer hailed as a 'hero' by New Zealand media dies at 97
When quizzed about the concentration camps, he agreed that the SS “were wrong but that is about all," adding, "what could we do?”
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
8/23/2020 9:50:23 AM
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IDF: All civil requests near Gaza will be examined following escalation
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 10:52:25 AM
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Health Ministry D-G expresses fear over Uman trip and unnecessary infections
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 11:17:21 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 22,022 cases, death toll rises to 825
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 11:22:08 AM
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Russian general killed in Syria, Moscow so far silent about response
According to reports, Russian Maj.-Gen. Vyacheslav Gladkikh was killed along with the commander of the local National Defense Forces during a patrol.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/23/2020 4:56:13 PM
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After weekly rocket attacks, US moves forces from Taji base
For six years, Taji was a key base for the Americans and other countries.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/23/2020 6:34:26 PM
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TLV removes iconic graffiti depicting 'peeping toms' from public beach
The graffiti was created by Rami Meiri, a prominent street artist based in Tel Aviv, in 2002. It depicted two young looking men peeking into the women's stalls at the popular Metzitzim Beach.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
8/23/2020 12:16:46 PM
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Board of Islamic Relief Worldwide resigns over antisemitism allegations
The entire board of five has stepped down and will not stand for re-election.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
8/23/2020 12:27:13 PM
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Iran: Black boxes from downed airliner show missiles hit 25 seconds apart
The announcement by the head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization marks the first official report on the contents of the cockpit voice and data recordings.
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 1:37:59 PM
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Kuwait to rebuild Lebanon's only large grain silo after blast
The Gulf monarchy will now rebuild the silo so it remains a symbol of "how to manage relations between two brotherly countries that respect each other."
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 12:43:39 PM
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Hamas official: If Israel does not lift siege, we are marching towards an explosion
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 12:56:07 PM
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Israeli firms strike in support of nationwide protests over Eilat rape
Among the notable companies that joined the protest are Pelephone, yes, Bezeq International, Microsoft, Delek Automotive Systems Ltd., Super-Pharm and the Israel Aerospace Industries.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
8/23/2020 3:31:12 PM
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Israeli military and intelligence assessments see Turkey as growing threat
Turkey emerges as a crisis-addicted adversary to Israel, the UAE and Greece in recent meetings with Hamas and threats against Athens and Abu Dhabi.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/23/2020 5:42:35 PM
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A Basic Funeral Arrangement Guide: How To Maintain Composure During Troubling Times
By Leo Giosuè \
8/23/2020 2:01:00 PM
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What Are The Costs of Having A Car With Engine Problems?
By Leo Giosuè \
8/23/2020 2:09:18 PM
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Incendiary balloon launches continue, as Gaza restrictions tightened
At least 11 fires were sparked by incendiary balloons on Sunday
By TZVI JOFFRE \
8/23/2020 7:08:20 PM
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The story behind the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Despite the controversy, Ethiopia must build the dam river in order to meet the urgent development needs of its growing population.
By FASIL LEGESSE \
8/23/2020 2:28:09 PM
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The Global Pandemic packs up bags of the mighty Tourism industry – But not all is lost
By Leo Giosuè \
8/23/2020 2:24:29 PM
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Gov't employment agency reports total of 851,051 unemployed Israelis
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 2:29:21 PM
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Investigation launched after senior police officer punches protesters
The officer claims that he was attacked by the protesters * Justice Ministry says it will probe the incident, which was caught on film * Police block unauthorized march
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 6:20:29 PM
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Still no deal to prevent elections between Likud, Blue and White
Finance Committee interim head Yitzhak Pindrus expressed disappointment that no agreement had been reached.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/23/2020 5:06:11 PM
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Iranian film festival to celebrate COVID-19 healthcare providers
Organizers of the festival announced that the 372 films submitted in this category include movies from the United States, Brazil, Spain, Italy, Britain, France, India, Turkey, Iraq and more.
By HANNAH BROWN \
8/23/2020 6:16:41 PM
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Wiley remains defiantly antisemitic: 'I'm right, Jews do run the earth'
Wiley insisted that his bans from social media - far from chastising him - would only serve to further his message.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
8/23/2020 3:24:06 PM
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Taglit, ‘Post’ tackle coronavirus technology at innovation conference
How the Start-up Nation's innovation is leading the fight against COVID-19. Presented by Taglit-Birthright Israel and The Jerusalem Post
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND ALAN ROSENBAUM \
8/21/2021 9:31:35 AM
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Kremlin critic Navalny was under police surveillance before falling ill
Navalny, a long-time opponent of President Vladimir Putin and campaigner against corruption, was flown in an air ambulance on Saturday for treatment in Germany.
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 3:23:54 PM
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The failure of Israel's non-strategy in Gaza
Israel has no security policy towards Gaza, so while we are now seeing another escalation in the south it will wind down. Until the next time.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
8/23/2020 5:39:27 PM
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Erdogan talks with Abbas, says he opposes Arab-Israeli normalization
Erdogan also expressed his support for holding an emergency meeting in the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) to reaffirm support for Palestinian interests.
By CODY LEVINE \
8/23/2020 4:23:47 PM
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No decision yet if ultra-Orthodox Jews can go to Uman for High Holy Days
Thousands of hassidim have also arrived • Gamzu: this is not ‘holy’ – ‘will bring us to lockdown’
By HANNAH BROWN \
8/23/2020 11:24:53 PM
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Can take-home DIY rape kits help stop sexual assault?
The company said it can return results within 30 days as opposed to US hospitals, which provide results after an average of two years.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
8/25/2020 2:18:11 PM
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Two incendiary balloons located in the Eshkol Regional Council area
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 5:01:36 PM
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US Secretary of State Pompeo to visit Sudan in coming days, official says
The Sudanese official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, declined to give details of Pompeo's visit.
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 5:02:45 PM
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Flash floods in northern Turkey kill five, 12 missing
Speaking in Istanbul, Erdogan said the floods had spread to neighboring provinces as well, causing injuries in Rize and Trabzon.
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 5:10:45 PM
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Tel Aviv synagogues to expand to public spaces for High Holy Day prayers
Synagogues will be permitted to hold prayer gatherings in public spaces during Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret.
By AARON REICH \
8/23/2020 9:34:48 PM
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The week in readers' photos
Jerusalem Post readers send us their best pics of the week
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 5:22:50 PM
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Tel Aviv court to release Holon kindergarten workers suspected of abuse
By MAARIV ONLINE \
8/23/2020 6:01:23 PM
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Belarusian protesters pack capital, army issues warning
Demonstrations have been held in the capital and other Belarusian towns since August 9.
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 5:24:57 PM
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New program helps students find Jewish identity in biblical Jerusalem
Program to be supported by Genesis Philanthropy Group
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
8/23/2020 5:48:06 PM
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What is Hamas trying to achieve by provoking Israel? – analysis
Hamas officials attributed Israel’s alleged failure to fully abide by the terms of the understandings to the relative calm that prevailed along its border with the Gaza Strip in recent months.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/23/2020 9:35:42 PM
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Former Iran soccer team coach denounced for rejecting anti-Israel policies
"We can't accept some things about the United Nations and refuse to accept others," the former coach noted.
By CODY LEVINE \
8/23/2020 6:38:32 PM
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No. 2 US diplomat Biegun will visit Russia, Lithuania amid Belarus crisis
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 6:19:17 PM
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Israel stops importing vehicles into Gaza Strip over incendiary balloons
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 7:42:24 PM
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100-day budget only prolongs the problem, experts warn
“A 100-day budget is not a solution to anything. It only prolongs the problem. We’ll arrive on November 23 and then what? This is simply pushing back the end [of the coalition].”
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
8/23/2020 6:29:50 PM
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Ultra-Orthodox publicist sentenced to 17 years in prison for rape
First he complimented his victims, then he continued by making more flagrant and sexual remarks, until he finally raped them in the office bathroom against their will.
By SARAH CHEMLA \
8/23/2020 7:48:05 PM
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Iran official says sabotage caused fire at Iran's Natanz nuclear site - TV
Israeli officials declined to comment on Sunday.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/24/2020 7:49:53 AM
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What is Netanyahu really nervous about? Spoiler: It’s not the state budget
While no one really knows how long the trial will run, senior legal officials estimate that it will carry on until at least the middle of 2022 and possibly even longer.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/23/2020 8:20:33 PM
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Young Gazan rapper criticized for expressing reconciliation with Israel
Al-Shantti said in an interview with a Russian news outlet that “I would like to spread love between us and Israel.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 7:57:35 PM
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Maduro thanks Iran for helping oil industry overcome US sanctions
He did not provide further details of how Iran was helping, noting he should maintain “silence since we are in a war.”
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 7:54:32 PM
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Hotel manager arrested for disrupting rape investigation
11 arrested for involvement, security chief of hotel blames victim
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
8/23/2020 10:43:53 PM
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$21 million will be lost if no flights to Uman
“Just the market of direct flights to Uman is worth $21 million,” the head of Netivim Tours told the 'Post' – “This isn’t a three months trend – it’s been going strong for 30 years.”
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
8/24/2020 8:05:09 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 22,045 cases, 10 dead in the last day
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 8:04:39 PM
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Israel’s mission as GOP confab starts: Stay out of it – analysis
Listening carefully to the parties’ rhetoric, this is what oddly emerges: If you’re for Israel, vote Republican; if you’re against antisemitism, vote Democrat.
By HERB KEINON \
8/23/2020 8:07:16 PM
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Israel could lose twice in the US gambit against Iran in the UNSC
If the American maneuver doesn’t work out, Israel could face two problems: Iran will be able to buy weapons, and veto power in the UN Security Council will be called into question.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/23/2020 10:36:10 PM
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Non-Israeli ban to enter Israel extended until October 1
So far, Israelis and non-Israelis are allowed to enter Israel without being quarantined for two weeks only if they arrive from one of the green list countries.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2020 10:33:17 PM
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Stop the election madness, it's time for a functioning coalition – comment
Even if the budget deadline will be extended, we all know it is just a patch. The animosity between Netanyahu and Gantz, which leads to an inability to work, will continue.
By UDI SHAHAM \
8/24/2020 1:18:53 AM
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East Libyan forces dismiss ceasefire push by rivals
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 8:32:18 PM
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Mideast meets East meets West during the global coronavirus pandemic
The film’s creators and collaborators, who come from different worlds, brought together their artistic points of view to find new ways to make art and to communicate amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 8:42:28 PM
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Israelis dodge COVID-19 tracking via airplane mode and prepaid SIMs
Israel has recorded 102,380 coronavirus cases and 834 deaths.
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 8:47:02 PM
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Aviva Doron receives lifetime achievement award for Hebrew poetry research
Her studies changed the picture of research of Hebrew poetry in Spain and gave Doron an international reputation in the study of Spanish culture.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 8:49:16 PM
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Music stars turn up for 3-day Jerusalem Rooftop Festival
The variegated three-dayer kicks off on the roof of the Jerusalem Music Center this Monday evening, overlooking the Old City walls.
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/23/2020 8:56:35 PM
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Trump administration considering fast-tracking UK COVID-19 vaccine before election
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 8:57:26 PM
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Elections avoided day before deadline, Netanyahu accepts compromises
The budget deadline extension bill passed its final readings in the Knesset Finance Committee early Monday.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/24/2020 5:25:35 AM
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Letters to the Editor August 24, 2020: A blot on Eilat
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
8/23/2020 9:08:30 PM
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Kushner: Israel-UAE peace makes F-35 sale more likely
Netanyahu opposes such a sale to any other country in the Middle East, and made his position known to the US on several occasions.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/23/2020 9:13:26 PM
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‘We are all Greek and Hebrew’ – opinion
Many years later, before the end of the 20th century, I founded the International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation.
By BARUCH TENEMBAUM \
8/23/2020 9:17:58 PM
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Trump or Netanyahu, who to believe about the UAE – opinion
Once more, we have to turn to that most unlikely source of truth: the US president.
By JEFF BARAK \
8/24/2020 2:28:16 PM
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Israel-UAE deal, who's to thank and what will it lead to? – opinion
It is very important that in the current discourse we get our facts straight.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
8/23/2020 9:32:20 PM
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Cops gone wild: Protesters stay calm as police lose control at Balfour
The balance between the right to protest and the need for order is delicate on an easy day, and especially in a time of a pandemic, mass unemployment and political instability.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/23/2020 9:48:41 PM
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Pompeo heads to Israel, Sudan, Bahrain amid talk of normalization
Pompeo plans to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss making peace with more Arab countries “in the near future.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/24/2020 2:07:20 PM
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Blue and White MK Pnina Tamano-Shata diagnosed with coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 9:57:45 PM
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Trump: Emergency authorization of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19
By REUTERS \
8/23/2020 10:08:23 PM
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Coronavirus czar exits meeting with Netanyahu, opposes travel to Uman
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 10:21:00 PM
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Shaked: Netanyahu’s annexation talk is just spin, and we all know it
The UAE deal opened up the possibility of a peace deal with Israel and the Arab world, but appeared to bury the possibility of annexation.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/23/2020 10:15:48 PM
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Gantz, Ashkenazi to meet with Pompeo
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 10:50:27 PM
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Syrian refugee arrested for violent attack on Austrian Jewish leader
The Graz synagogue was attacked twice over the past week. Last Wednesday, antisemitic pro-Palestinian graffiti was smeared on the building.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
8/24/2020 11:50:36 AM
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Prime Minister Netanyahu mocks media in press conference - analysis
Barring last-minute difficulties, the deadline for passing the budget will be extended from Monday to December 3
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/23/2020 11:02:03 PM
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Can you predict an NBA player's performance during a game? Technion did
Researchers at the Technion developed a new method to predict NBA player performance based off of past performance metrics and pregame interviews.
By SARAH CHEMLA \
8/24/2020 3:27:05 PM
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MK Ayelet Shaked entered isolation after meeting coronavirus patient
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/23/2020 11:44:54 PM
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‘Jews Want A Race War’ sign hung on busy Los Angeles highway overpass
The sign was hung from the heavily trafficked Los Angeles interstate 405 highway overpass.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
8/23/2020 11:50:40 PM