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Herzog calls for election after Protective Edge ends
Opposition leader slams gov't for "failing in every parameter" of Gaza operation; Erdan: We’re closer to ground op than cease-fire.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/24/2014 12:48:09 AM
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Seth Rogen, Schwarzenegger join hundreds of Hollywood heavies in support of Israel
Top entertainers are playing a new role – publicly supporting Israel in its war against Hamas.
By DAVID BRINN \
8/24/2014 1:08:20 AM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Golan Heights
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 1:38:39 AM
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Rockets from Syria land in Golan Heights after Lebanese Katyusha attack
No injuries reported in Golan; 2 children lightly injured after rocket from Lebanon hits Upper Galilee.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,BEN HARTMAN,YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/24/2014 2:03:29 AM
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5 rockets fired from Syria land in Israel's Golan Heights
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 2:07:08 AM
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Islamic Relief admits error and apologizes over UK diplomat scarf incident
Charity organization issues statement over photograph of Britain’s east Jerusalem-based consul-general wearing a keffiyeh with the slogan “Free Palestine” superimposed on a map of Israel .
By JERRY LEWIS \
8/24/2014 2:46:13 AM
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Boning up on orthopedics
Setting fractures and treating infections used to be the main job of doctors treating musculoskeletal disorders.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/24/2014 2:58:35 AM
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Health Scan: The ‘memory’ of starvation is in the genes
The impact of starvation on expectant mothers produced one of the first known epigenetic “experiments.”
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/24/2014 3:16:44 AM
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US, Europeans preparing draft for Security Council resolution on Gaza
Until late last week, there had been no movement on a council resolution since Jordan’s draft resolution was last revised in early August.
By ANNA HIATT \
8/24/2014 3:21:12 AM
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EuroBasket berth on the line for Israel
Blue-and-white hosts the Netherlands in Cyprus looking to book place in European Championships.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/24/2014 3:29:08 AM
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Further disappointment for Israeli swimmers in Euros
The Israeli delegation experienced a frustrating weekend at the European Swimming Championships in Berlin.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/24/2014 4:41:48 AM
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Fear for Europe’s Jews
To be a Jew in the UK and in Europe is to be constantly defensive and apologetic, hoping against hope that the non-Jews will continue to tolerate us even if we love and support Israel.
By PINI DUNNER \
8/24/2014 4:54:17 AM
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At funeral of child killed by Gazan mortar shell, mother says: We thought you would bring peace
At Daniel Tragerman's funeral, President Rivlin says Israel and residents of South "paid with blood that has no price."
By ALONI MOR/MAARIV HASHAVUA,BEN HARTMAN \
8/24/2014 10:06:06 AM
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Code Red sirens sound in Sha'ar Hanegev, breaking relative overnight quiet in South
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 5:59:23 AM
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Western Iran hit by 5.2-magnitude quake
By REUTERS \
8/24/2014 6:17:06 AM
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Code Red rockets sirens sound again in Sha'ar Hanegev
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 6:21:04 AM
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Code Red sirens sound in Eshkol
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 6:24:02 AM
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Rocket alert sirens continue to sound in Gaza frontier communities
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 6:32:02 AM
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China executes 8 for 'terrorist' attacks in Xinjiang
By REUTERS \
8/24/2014 6:37:00 AM
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Code Red siren sounds in Eshkol
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 6:48:00 AM
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Analysis: Hamas unyielding on core demands; conflict to continue
According to military intelligence evaluations, Hamas is interested in using indiscriminate rocket and mortar fire as pressure lever on Israel.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/24/2014 6:51:51 AM
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Rocket sirens pierce relative overnight quiet in South
Over 20 rockets slam into Israel after night of relative calm on southern front; IDF strikes 17 Gaza terror targets overnight; man lightly injured from mortar shell.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 10:21:04 AM
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Rockets continue to pierce the air in south
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 7:38:51 AM
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25 treated for shock in Golan Heights
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 8:35:59 AM
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West Bank residents hurl rocks at Israeli vehicle
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 7:59:30 AM
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Two killed in Gaza air strikes
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 9:10:44 AM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Ashkelon and Ashdod
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 9:16:34 AM
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Rocket intercepted over Ashdod sky
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 9:29:50 AM
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Report: Lebanon army finds rocket launching pad
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 10:37:05 AM
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Man lightly injured from mortar shell
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 10:15:08 AM
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Rocket sirens blare in Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 10:55:58 AM
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UNICEF condemns killing of four-year-old Israeli child
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 11:13:17 AM
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Rocket sirens blare in Ashdod and Ashkelon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 11:43:33 AM
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Netanyahu: Gaza operation will continue after start of school year if necessary
PM says Operation Protective Edge will continue as long as necessary to achieve its goals; Ya'alon: Hamas trying to drag Israel into war of attrition.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/24/2014 1:36:09 PM
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עוֹלִים חֲדָשִים הִגִיעוּ לְיִשְׂרָאֵל
New immigrants arrived in Israel
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
8/24/2014 12:11:22 PM
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Audible explosion heard in Tel Aviv area; IDF checking if rocket fired
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/24/2014 12:13:18 PM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Ashdod area
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 12:15:15 PM
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Report: Suspect in Foley beheading was once rapper known as 'L Jinny'
'The Independent' reports that Abdel Majed Bary had a rising music career in the UK; his father is a suspected lieutenant of Bin Laden and is in US custody.
By JERRY LEWIS \
8/24/2014 12:17:15 PM
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Rocket reportedly lands in greater Tel Aviv area with no prior warning siren
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/24/2014 12:21:28 PM
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נָמֵל חָדָש בְּאַשְדוֹד
New port in Ashdod
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
8/24/2014 12:32:25 PM
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Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Gan Yavne
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 12:33:48 PM
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The Gaza legal battle
Any judgment on the civilian death toll will have to be made by Israel’s judicial system and by the opinions of legal advisors of democratic states.
By ROBBIE SABEL \
8/24/2014 12:36:09 PM
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Total of 36 rockets fired at Israel from Gaza on Sunday
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 12:37:08 PM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Beersheba
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 12:49:13 PM
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Erez Border Crossing with Gaza closes after mortar attack seriously injures two
36 projectiles fired at Israel from Gaza since midnight; rocket lands in open area of greater Tel Aviv with no prior alert siren.
By BEN HARTMAN,JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 2:35:03 PM
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Palestinians: 3 killed in IDF strikes in Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 12:55:36 PM
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Palestinian Authority slams Hamas executions
Top Fatah official calls executions "cold-blooded," says they don't comply with law.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 12:56:27 PM
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פְּגִיעַת רָקֶטָה
A missile hit
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
8/24/2014 1:22:40 PM
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Reconquer Gaza
Even if we grant the assumption that instead of a dominant Hamas we get anarchy, that is still preferable.
By AMIEL UNGAR \
8/24/2014 1:23:19 PM
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3 hurt by mortar shell in Sha'ar Henegev
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 1:46:55 PM
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הַצָגָה חֲדָשָה: בּוּמֶרַנְג
A new play: Boomerang
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
8/24/2014 1:41:00 PM
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Rocket intercepted over Ashkelon sky
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 1:44:11 PM
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Israel and Hamas: A chance for peace?
There are signs that Hamas may be ready to forego its plans to destroy Israel and move toward political accommodation.
By MOSHE AMIRAV \
8/24/2014 1:48:23 PM
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Palestinian Authority slams Hamas executions
Top Fatah official calls executions "cold-blooded," says they don't comply with law.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 1:57:09 PM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Ashkelon and surrounding areas
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 2:04:55 PM
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Defense Ministry closes Erez border crossing after mortar shell attack
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 2:30:45 PM
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גֶ’אז בְּעִבְרִית
New series of appearances: Jazz in Hebrew
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
8/24/2014 2:33:35 PM
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Sirens sound in Sderot, other Gaza frontier communities
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 2:38:03 PM
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IDF strikes launcher used in mortar attack on Erez crossing
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/24/2014 2:39:44 PM
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Iraq and Iran discuss need for global action against Islamic State
By REUTERS \
8/24/2014 2:40:29 PM
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A sharpeville moment?
Given the international outcry, will Israel’s third major Gaza battle in less than six years lead to international isolation?
By LESLIE SUSSER \
8/24/2014 2:44:11 PM
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Free world - heed Obama's waning, it's much later than we think
By MAURICE OSTROFF \
8/24/2014 2:45:00 PM
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גִיבּוֹרֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל מְקַבְּלֵי עִיטוּר הַגְבוּרָה
New book: Israeli heroes receive medal for bravery
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
8/24/2014 2:45:32 PM
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סִדְרַת סְטֶנְד-אַפְּ חֲדָשָה: קוֹמֶדִי בִּיט
New stand-up series: Comedy bit
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
8/24/2014 3:03:21 PM
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Canadian jihadi welcomes Israeli Jews to join ISIS... if they convert
Abu Khalid al-Kanadi ("Abu Khalid the Canadian") a convert to Islam, has urged other Westerners to follow his lead.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
8/24/2014 3:09:12 PM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Ashdod and Ashkelon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 3:14:13 PM
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Islamic State takes over parts of Syrian air base
By REUTERS \
8/24/2014 3:44:01 PM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Ashkelon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 3:54:13 PM
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Apple's Steve Wozniak arrives in Israel amid raging Gaza hostilities
The American inventor, engineer, programmer visits Holy Land for first time to attend annual conference on education.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 3:56:47 PM
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The Mashaal profile
The Mossad brief on Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal indicates a charismatic leader with a distorted perception of reality.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
8/24/2014 8:44:50 PM
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IDF targets Hamas official in charge of financial transactions
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/24/2014 5:08:33 PM
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Burst water pipe disrupts supply to thousands of homes
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
8/24/2014 5:10:24 PM
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Car bomb in Shi'ite area of Baghdad kills seven
By REUTERS \
8/24/2014 5:11:46 PM
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Iran claims Revolutionary Guards shoot down Israeli spy drone
Iranian military branch reported as saying stealth aircraft was trying to penetrate Natanz nuclear enrichment site; IDF refuses to comment on foreign reports.
By REUTERS \
8/24/2014 5:19:00 PM
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Iran: Revolutionary Guards shoot down Israeli spy drone
By REUTERS \
8/24/2014 5:21:51 PM
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A unique kibbutz
Ketura is at the forefront of green technology and entrepreneurship, and is innovative in environmental education and religious pluralism.
By PATRICIA GOLAN \
8/24/2014 5:37:41 PM
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Jerusalem Post News: August 24, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 5:38:29 PM
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MK calls for defense minister to draft hesder yeshiva students
Hatnua MK Elazer Stern continues campaign of pressure against national-religious combined yeshiva and IDF service program, calling for draft of Hesder students instead of reservists.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/24/2014 5:41:32 PM
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Mitzna: Individual towns in south should decide if safe to open school year
Mitzna explained that the Education Ministry will give "focused" responses in areas that are close to Gaza.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/24/2014 5:42:16 PM
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IDF targets Hamas official in charge of financial transactions
Israel targets Muhammad Al-Aoul, a key figure in Hamas's finances division; condition of senior Hamas member not immediately known.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN,JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 5:53:47 PM
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IAF strikes two Gaza terrorists who fired on Sderot
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/24/2014 5:50:26 PM
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Council for Higher Education offers scholarships to Arab students
Last year over 4,000 students applied for the scholarship program with many more students expected to apply this round.
By LIDAR GRAVE-LAZI \
8/24/2014 5:51:34 PM
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Dozens injured in Napa, California 6.1 magnitude earthquake
By REUTERS \
8/24/2014 5:55:40 PM
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Israeli soldiers who suffer from post-trauma less prone to committing crimes, dying young
This was discovered by Dr. Leah Fostick of Ariel University’s communications department.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/24/2014 6:05:45 PM
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Rocket lands on street in Sderot, lightly injuring one and causing damage
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 6:18:25 PM
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From Jordan to Morocco, the pro-Gaza Rubble Bucket challenge goes viral
“I liked the idea of the ice bucket challenge, so I decided to invent the Palestinian version.”
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
8/24/2014 6:23:16 PM
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Religious Services Ministry calls for bomb shelters for synagogues, cemeteries in South
Ministry says much of infrastructure providing religious services to general public is unprotected from rocket and mortar shell fire.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/24/2014 6:25:01 PM
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15 candidates for Supreme Court announced
Two will be selected in a month; candidates include former attorney-general Mazuz, Olmert and Pinto's lawyer.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/24/2014 6:26:14 PM
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Shoftim: Unity with Israel
The soldiers are our protectors, but who protects the protectors?
By RABBI LAZER GURKOW \
8/24/2014 6:27:26 PM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Ashkelon and surrounding areas
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 6:29:58 PM
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Mental patients to have choice in where they will be hospitalized
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/24/2014 6:30:33 PM
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Israeli-Palestinian trade, not boycotts, will bring peace, say manufacturers
Any attempts to boycott Israel would be a serious mistake that would hurt the prospects of peace.
By NIV ELIS \
8/24/2014 6:37:13 PM
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Special needs Birthright tours Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/25/2014 9:19:14 AM
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What is Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's vision?
With countless cease-fires broken by the Palestinians, the war and attacks upon Israel continue.
By RONN TOROSSIAN \
8/24/2014 6:40:42 PM
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With Ferguson raging, Arabs and Jews draw parallels with African-American community
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has inserted itself into the middle of a fight that previously had nothing to do with Jews or Arabs.
By MAYA SHWAYDER \
8/24/2014 6:51:00 PM
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West Nile virus detected in Samaria, Eilat areas
By SHARON UDASIN \
8/24/2014 6:54:13 PM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Neve Midbar, Eshkol
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 7:12:12 PM
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Netafim: Drip irrigation can increase rice yields, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
In conjunction with the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Netafim has long been studying rice crops in India.
By SHARON UDASIN \
8/24/2014 7:18:39 PM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Ashkelon, Ashdod
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 7:30:05 PM
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Hatnua suggests run-off race between prime ministerial candidates
Leaders of Israel's two largest parties would face off in a run-off race for PM in the next election if a new electoral reform bill becomes law.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/24/2014 7:34:08 PM
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Abbas says planning to announce 'unconventional solution' to Israeli-Arab conflict
Palestinian Authority president says will discuss diplomatic and political proposals with leaders in Ramallah before presenting ideas to US.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/24/2014 7:57:20 PM
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IAF officer: Recent missions focused on striking Hamas leaders, mitigating Gaza mortar attacks
Senior air force source stresses that "the net will close in on more and more Hamas figures if combat continues."
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/24/2014 8:01:14 PM
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Report: US hostage missing since 2012 freed in Syria
By REUTERS \
8/24/2014 8:16:08 PM
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Residents of northern village shocked from rocket, upset there was no siren warning
Lebanese army released a statement that two rockets were fired from the town of Dhayra, south of Tyre, toward Israel.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
8/24/2014 8:20:07 PM
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Emmy Awards: Celebrating the ladies on the small screen
This year saw remarkable performances across the board, but on Monday night the most compelling performances by women will be honored at the 66th Emmy Awards.
By NOA AMOUYAL \
8/24/2014 8:31:50 PM
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Police launch intensive manhunt in Jerusalem Forest for missing American yeshiva student
Aaron Sofer had been hiking in the Beit Zayit area of the woods with a friend Friday morning when they reportedly became separated while navigating a steep incline.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
8/24/2014 8:33:56 PM
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US Republicans press Obama to step up action against Islamic State
By REUTERS \
8/24/2014 8:44:29 PM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Jerusalem area
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 9:07:35 PM
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Lapid says despite coalition tensions, Netanyahu government to remain intact
"I think the government will lengthen its days," Lapid said. "I don't see any reason to break up the government."
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/24/2014 9:09:02 PM
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Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired toward Jerusalem
Rocket alert sirens sound in Beit Shemesh, Abu Ghosh and other areas surrounding the capital; no immediate reports of injury, damage.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,BEN HARTMAN \
8/24/2014 9:22:36 PM
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An experience ‘Like Never Before’
Presenting his film at Czech Film Week, director Zdenek Tyc speaks about how people act in extreme situations.
By HANNAH BROWN \
8/24/2014 9:36:04 PM
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Hamas and Islamic State
When Mashaal attempted to claim that, unlike Islamic State, Hamas does not target civilians, he was engaging in base subterfuge.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/24/2014 9:39:40 PM
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The Foley beheading and Israel's PR problem
The chilling depiction of the slaughter provides the world with a glimpse into the nature of ISIS.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
8/24/2014 9:47:10 PM
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Theater review: ‘The Revisionist’
By Jesse Eisenberg; translated by Dori Parnes; directed by Avishai Milstein; Bet Lessin, August 20.
By HELEN KAYE \
8/24/2014 9:49:36 PM
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A letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
We find statements by you to be nothing less than shocking, deceitful and totally inaccurate.
By ALAN BAKER,NACHI EYAL \
8/24/2014 9:56:51 PM
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The Israeli presidency and a misguided Left
We can only expect adherents of the Left to lament and denounce Reuven Rivlin’s promotion of right-wing policies that supposedly endanger their interpretation of “democracy.”
By CHARLES BYBELEZER \
8/24/2014 10:00:03 PM
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THINK ABOUT IT: The economic boycotts against Israel
Most Israelis today do not remember the days when Israel had no diplomatic and economic relations with India and China.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
8/24/2014 10:08:28 PM
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This week I became a grandfather
Despite the physical and political troubles, holding my granddaughter was enough to wash away a lot of the pain and anger and to renew the hope that one day we can all enjoy freedom.
By DAOUD KUTTAB \
8/24/2014 10:16:11 PM
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August 25: Handling Hamas
The response of our prime minister to the death of Daniel Tragerman is that we will avenge his death. In short, more killing.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
8/24/2014 10:20:36 PM
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Code Red sirens sound in Sha'ar Hanegev
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 10:32:16 PM
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Shufersal hosts fun day at Luna Park for its nationwide credit-card customers
Among the merrymakers were several well-known personalities who have been busy entertaining the troops.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/24/2014 10:32:40 PM
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Knesset panel okays request to draft 10,000 more IDF reservists
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/24/2014 10:36:02 PM
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An open letter to the chief rabbis of Israel
Elul, the month of forgiveness and reconciliation, is just around the corner, and I have a confession to make.
By BARRY SCHLESINGER \
8/24/2014 10:45:02 PM
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Ashdod, Ashkelon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 10:56:40 PM
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Jewish Agency, Diaspora Ministry spat may turn off philanthropists
Ruderman to ‘Post’: Donors are looking for impact, not involvement in an initiative plagued by political infighting.
By SAM SOKOL \
8/24/2014 10:58:51 PM
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IDF strikes Gaza rocket launcher used in attack targeting Jerusalem area
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 11:02:26 PM
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Channel 10 faces huge cuts
Workers voice anger at Lauder’s representatives.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/24/2014 11:08:35 PM
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Rocket sirens sound in Ashdod
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2014 11:54:37 PM