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Jewish spiritual leader, Holocaust survivor Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis dies at 80
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 12:36:54 AM
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Jewish spiritual leader, Holocaust survivor Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis dies at 80
Jungreis was well known for founding New-York-based Jewish outreach organization Hineni.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 1:06:30 AM
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North Korean missile flies through Japanese airspace
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 1:55:48 AM
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How Jpost.com was born
When the site was launched in 1995, it was at the forefront of the Internet revolution.
By DAVID BRINN \
8/24/2016 2:26:10 AM
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Explosions in Thai resort town kill 1, wound 30
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 2:59:13 AM
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Gunfire heard in Eilat
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 5:00:57 AM
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British woman killed in possible 'extremist' stabbing attack in Australia
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 5:56:32 AM
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Frenchman shouts 'Allahu Akbar' as he stabs UK woman to death in Australia
Police say that the French national yelled 'Allahu Akbar' when arrested following the deadly stabbing.
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 6:31:36 AM
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Central Italy hit by 6.2 magnitude earthquake
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 6:42:53 AM
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Sinai Says: Two medals pretty good, still room for improvement
The Israeli sports establishment needs to keep investing in athletics and swimming as those provide the foundation for so many other sports.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/24/2016 7:15:06 AM
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Merkel party politician: Green Party minister ignored anti-Semitism at university
Israel’s Foreign Ministry told The Jerusalem Post in July that HAWK “is not a university, it is a hatred factory.”
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
8/24/2016 7:15:56 AM
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Committee bans Beitar Jerusalem owner Tabib
The decision came following Tabib’s conviction last June of assaulting a minor and of disruption of justice.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/24/2016 7:19:06 AM
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At least six people believed killed in Italian earthquake
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 7:22:47 AM
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At least 120 dead as massive quake hits towns across central Italy
The 6.2 magnitude quake is believe to have struck near the Umbrian city of Norcia, which has a picturesque historic center and is a major tourist site.
By ERIC J. LYMAN,REUTERS \
8/24/2016 1:00:00 PM
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Turkish special forces entered northern Syria, ground incursion yet to begin
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 7:38:37 AM
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Tunisian singer sparks internet fury after photo with Israeli officer
The musician claimed that he did not know that the officer was Israeli.
By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA,JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 8:20:44 AM
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CNN Turk: Turkish tanks approach border with Syria
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 8:53:47 AM
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Turkey, US-led coalition launch large-scale border offensive against ISIS
A Syrian rebel said the fighters were waiting for the signal to enter Jarablus and a second rebel said around 1,500 fighters were now gathered at a location in Turkey.
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 9:24:23 AM
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North Korea fires submarine-launched ballistic missile
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 9:29:47 AM
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ISIS shells empty field in Turkey after air strikes
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 9:54:31 AM
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Turkish soldiers hurt in attack on military vehicle near tourist resorts
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 10:24:04 AM
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US to provide air cover for Turkey's Jarablus operation
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 10:52:37 AM
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'Bigmouth strikes again' Morrissey gets political
The show goes on again Wednesday night in Caesarea.
By SARAH LEVI \
8/24/2016 10:58:39 AM
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Israel helps evacuate animals as 'world's worst zoo' in Gaza closes
The animals – 'Laziz' the tiger, five monkeys, one emu, one pelican, one deer, two porcupines, two long-legged buzzards and two turtles – were rescued from desolate conditions.
By SHARON UDASIN \
8/24/2016 10:58:54 AM
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Saudi prince to discuss reform drive in visits to China, Japan
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 11:02:17 AM
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Netanyahu extends Israel's condolences to Italy over deadly earthquake
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 11:07:53 AM
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Turkish tanks cross border into Syria
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 11:21:21 AM
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Why Starbucks failed in Israel (and only in Israel)
This week, the JPost Podcast brings you a special episode on why the coffee giant failed in Israel.
By PODCAST \
8/24/2016 11:29:55 AM
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Russian 'documentary' claims Jews behind Titanic, Chernobyl and 9/11
REN TV, which aired the short film, has a potential customer reach of 100 million, Jewish Chronicle reports.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 12:41:42 PM
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Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis zt"l
By DAVID WILDER \
8/24/2016 12:55:19 PM
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At least 38 dead in Italian earthquake
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 12:56:15 PM
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Celtic fans raise over £136,000 for 'Palestine' after Israel match debacle
Scottish soccer club launches fundraiser after receiving disciplinary charge over Palestinian flag waving during game against Hapoel Beersheba.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 1:03:38 PM
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'Declassified UK files reveal Israel sold arms to Argentina during Falklands War'
The recently disclosed files further substantiate prior claims that exposed Israel's secret armament of the Argentine junta in the 1982 conflict with Britain.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 1:17:03 PM
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How Paris public schools became no-go zones for Jews
Whereas 30 years ago the majority of French Jews enrolled their children in public schools, now only a third of them do so.
By JTA \
8/24/2016 2:18:17 PM
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Earthquake of 6.8 magnitude strikes central Myanmar
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 2:41:35 PM
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Initial report: Israeli lightly hurt in stabbing attack near West Bank settlement
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 2:47:27 PM
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Breaking: IDF soldier lightly hurt in West Bank stabbing attack
Security forces shot and subdued the suspected assailant at the scene.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 2:51:22 PM
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Israel's new Orthodox rabbanit speaks of her new role
New Orthodox rabbanit says she is ‘privileged as a woman to contribute to communal spiritual leadership.’
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/24/2016 3:29:11 PM
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UK armed forces member arrested in Northern Ireland terrorism investigation
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 4:21:26 PM
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Turkey set to make coup-related request for Gulen's extradition next week
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 4:27:55 PM
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UK Jewish leaders slam Corbyn's support for 'targeted boycotts'
"None of this is at all helpful in the pursuit of peace,” group tells the Post.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
8/24/2016 4:47:37 PM
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Why are there anti-Israel Jews?
No other country must defend against its own people’s passion to destroy it. The world hates us because we hate each other. Let’s simply stop.
By Michael Laitman \
8/25/2016 10:00:36 AM
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The true spiritual meaning of “Intelligence Superpower” of Israel
By Vladimir Minkov \
8/24/2016 5:06:21 PM
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MKs, activists call to stop government funding for Ze’evi memorials
After sexual misconduct allegations, MKs and activists call to stop government funding for Ze’evi memorials, while Joint List leader Odeh visits terrorist who planned Ze’evi’s assassination.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/24/2016 5:07:40 PM
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Gaza war crimes report: Allegations of 49 illegal civilian deaths nixed
In the 5th report on 2014 Gaza war crimes probes released by the IDF the death of 49 civilians deemed legal.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/24/2016 5:18:18 PM
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Turkish-backed rebels enter Islamic State-held Syrian town of Jarablus
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 5:24:26 PM
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Did BDS activists get airline to nix Israeli snack?
Airline says order was a supplier’s mistake; stresses it is not boycotting Israel.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
8/24/2016 5:33:34 PM
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Victims of attacks in Israel lose US appeal vs Lebanese bank
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 5:47:19 PM
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The Jerusalem Post's top 5 stories of August 24
Why Starbucks failed in Israel (and only in Israel), Russian 'documentary' claims Jews behind Titanic, Chernobyl and 9/11, Celtic fans raise over £136,000 for 'Palestine' after Israel match debacle.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 6:03:01 PM
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Norwegian politician rebuked for playing Pokemon Go during defense hearing
The popularity of Pokemon Go, developed by Niantic and an affiliate of Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd, has had some unintended consequences.
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 6:04:17 PM
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The curious case of the purported Israeli BDS activist seeking asylum
Is Gilad Paz a persecuted BDS activist, or an opportunistic impersonator seeking to emigrate to Canada?
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
8/24/2016 7:15:01 PM
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US warns its citizens to leave Gaza
Recent escalation in the area has caused the State Department to warn citizens to come home.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 6:47:16 PM
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Kerry to discuss Yemen, Syria, Libya with Gulf Arab states
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 7:04:24 PM
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Black lives matter – but does the same apply to Jews?
By Hugh Ash \
8/24/2016 7:13:27 PM
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US backs Turkish push on border town with air strikes
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 7:43:26 PM
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Victims of attacks in Israel lose US appeal vs Lebanese bank
By a 3-0 vote, the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in New York said it lacked jurisdiction over the Lebanese bank.
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 7:56:01 PM
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Turkish operation in Syria to continue until imminent threats neutralized -official
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 8:08:10 PM
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Anti-Semitic attack in London: 'Go back to Isra-hell'
A film of the incident features a man's voice aggressively telling the family, "Don't come round here, go to Stamford Hill, you're not welcome."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 8:09:35 PM
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Analysis: Turkish fury - Syrian invasion will escalate to encompass Kurds
This is the only border area Islamic State still shares with Turkey, and Turkey has wanted a buffer zone as well as a no-fly zone there since last year.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/24/2016 10:44:35 PM
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Italy earthquake has killed at least 120 people - prime minister
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 8:25:00 PM
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US ‘deeply concerned’ by initial Hebron expansion plan
“We’ve said repeatedly such moves are not consistent with Israel’s stated desire to achieve a two-state solution,” US State Department Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner told reporters.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/24/2016 8:45:49 PM
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Going with the flow 465942
Israeli jazz trio Tatran continue to enjoy the sweet smell of success as they perform at next week’s Red Sea Jazz Festival.
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/24/2016 8:52:13 PM
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CONCERT REVIEW:MORRISSEY Bronfman Auditorium Tel Aviv, August 23
His adoring fans were treated to his melancholic, nostalgia-drenched dreamworld serenades through a 90-minute set. Before opening with his personal anthem, “Suedehead."
By SARAH LEVI \
8/24/2016 8:55:29 PM
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Candidly Speaking: Exposing the criminal society and the culture of death
Pressure must be exerted to encourage rank-and-file Palestinians that their best interests will be served when they appoint leaders who genuinely support the peace process.
By ISI LEIBLER \
8/24/2016 8:56:54 PM
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Comment: Does the UN facilitate crimes against humanity?
The reality is the UN has never prevented genocide and crimes against humanity, it has merely kept the spotlight off what the genocidal regimes are doing.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/25/2016 4:21:51 PM
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Stolen lives
The commission’s concluding in 2001 that there was no evidence of conspiracy defies both logic and common sense.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/24/2016 9:02:16 PM
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Giving Trump a ‘hechsher’
After former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani returned from Israel recently saying Netanyahu prefers Trump, the prime minister’s office quickly announced he is not taking sides this year.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
8/24/2016 9:03:20 PM
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Has it become ‘vogue’ for American Jewish millennials to hate Israel?
The recent candidacy of Bernie Sanders, who is Jewish, as well as the popularity of groups like J Street have given these young adults,newfound confidence to spew angry rhetoric without fear of offense.
By FRED MENACHEM \
8/24/2016 9:07:01 PM
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Preventing the next Gaza war
Over the past months some of our politicians and military folk have been speaking about the need to confront the economic and environmental disaster facing nearly two million people in Gaza.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
8/24/2016 9:10:31 PM
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Letters to the Editor: Anti-Trump ‘bias’
IvoteIsrael shares its voter data with no one, as is expected of a non-partisan organization.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
8/24/2016 9:11:38 PM
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Waking up Angela Merkel in Wonderland
Like the protagonist in Lewis Carroll’s 1865 classic Alice in Wonderland, Merkel appears to have fallen down a rabbit-hole into an alternate reality, one where logic and common sense simply do not apply.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
8/24/2016 9:12:48 PM
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Instead of a deal, here’s a plan
The time has come for the Center, Right and Left in Israel, and for would-be leaders of religious movements, to show real leadership and to offer vision, and hope.
By SHULAMIT S. MAGNUS \
8/24/2016 9:14:36 PM
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Israel to release 71-day hunger striker
Palestinian prisoners regularly undertake hunger strikes to protest their detentions. In May, Muhammad al-Qiq was released on the 94th day of his hunger strike.
By ADAM RASGON \
8/24/2016 9:21:52 PM
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Israeli zoo welcomes newborn white rhino
Female Tanda this week gave birth to a male calf at the Ramat Gan safari park zoo near Tel Aviv.
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 9:25:11 PM
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Gunmen attack American university in Kabul, students trapped
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 9:26:01 PM
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Theories of late Rabin conspiracy theorist Barry Chamish never gained traction
‘There was no conspiracy – there was just a single man who managed to get close to Rabin and kill him,’ says MK Shai
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
8/24/2016 9:36:37 PM
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Islamic State attacks Western-backed camp on Jordan-Syria border
By REUTERS \
8/24/2016 10:40:31 PM
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Police set up roadblocks in Negev due to security alert
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/24/2016 10:50:23 PM