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Terror’s invisible scars
Since 1948, Israeli society has lived under constant threat. No Israeli is untouched by terror or trauma, either through personal bereavement or injury or by extension through a member of their family or community.
By MARC BELZBERG \
12/25/2013 12:00:09 AM
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Love story between Paris and Jerusalem
100 years of aviation in the Holy Land.
By STEPHANE COHEN \
12/25/2013 12:04:50 AM
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Two Israeli Arabs attempt to run over policeman near Isawiya
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 12:09:08 AM
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Grapevine: A double cause for celebration
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/25/2013 12:08:20 AM
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Israeli man lightly injured from rocks hurled at a bus near Kalkilya
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 12:13:39 AM
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IDF strikes six Gaza targets in retaliation to shooting of Defense Ministry employee
Palestinian toddler reportedly killed, three Palestinians injured; Netanyahu warns: Don't test Israel's resolve.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/25/2013 12:52:26 AM
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PM: We will not tolerate a ‘drizzle’ of attacks from Gaza
Wave of terror meant to sabotage peace talks and possibility of two-state solution, says Labor party leader Isaac Herzog
By HERB KEINON AND LAHAV HARKOV \
12/25/2013 1:02:11 AM
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State to High Court: Demolishing Ofra settler homes not a priority
IDF modifies position on illegal Jewish structures on private Palestinian property; nine illegal Jewish homes in the Ofra settlement in question.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/25/2013 1:17:18 AM
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Stabbed police officer in West Bank attack listed in stable condition
Father of two loses kidney but is expected to make full recovery; suspect remains at large, being sought after in villages around Ramallah.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/25/2013 1:27:41 AM
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Gafni calls to establish official body to coordinate fight against academic snubbing of Israel
MK Ohayon: We need to win battle at home against those who say government’s policies are racist.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/25/2013 1:45:41 AM
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Druse MK lambastes Arab lawmakers for demonizing Israel, visiting tyrants
The Likud Beytenu MK blasts MK Tibi and other Arab lawmakers for showing support for Assad while he butchers his own people.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/25/2013 2:14:51 AM
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Hollande apologizes for gaffe at CRIF event
Hollande generated an outcry when he said that one of his ministers came back “safe and sound” from Algeria.
By JOSEPH STRICH JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
12/25/2013 2:29:50 AM
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Knesset Interior Committee holds heated discussion over alleged destruction of ancient Jewish relics on Temple Mount
MK Feiglin accuses Wakf Muslim religious trust of illegally removing antiquities from First and Second Temple eras.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/25/2013 2:36:43 AM
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Knesset continues debate on Referendum Bill
Bill won't apply to conceding parts of the West Bank, only east Jerusalem, the Golan and anything within the 1949 armistice lines.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/25/2013 2:44:47 AM
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Rehovot police: We’ll have ‘zero tolerance’ for gang war currently roiling city’s streets
By end of court hearing, it appeared unlikely the cops had their men in Monday’s car bombing.
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/25/2013 3:20:09 AM
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Gamzu ‘reiterates’ rules on private patients in public hospitals
Issue lays in voluntary public hospitals where private medical services are permitted not to allow doctors to get paid directly by either foreign or Israeli patients.
By JUDY SIEGEL \
12/25/2013 3:23:22 AM
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Sherf makes shock return to take over Rishon
By ALLON SINAI \
12/25/2013 4:05:02 AM
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Sinai Says: Everyone is a loser in row between Schlesinger and judo association
The ongoing dispute is heating up as the 2016 Olympics quickly approach.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/25/2013 4:11:36 AM
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Sinai jihadists likely behind Tuesday’s attack in Egypt
Groups trade blame over responsibility for suicide car bomb in Mansoura that kills 13; Muslim Brotherhood denies involvement.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
12/25/2013 4:52:45 AM
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A calculated boost to deterrence
Amid recent uptick in violence along Gaza border, the defense establishment has concluded that its hard-earned deterrence against Gaza's terrorist factions is beginning to crumble and may require a boost.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/25/2013 4:53:55 AM
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China calls for an end to fighting in South Sudan
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 5:40:48 AM
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Iran condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
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Ban calls on Israel, Hamas to show restraint
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 7:59:45 AM
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Bennett blames PA incitement for recent wave of terrorism
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 8:11:20 AM
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Likud MK Hanegbi: Hamas has no interest in escalating tensions
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 8:21:17 AM
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Abbas vs Obama and Rabin
By MAURICE OSTROFF \
12/25/2013 8:31:00 AM
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Netanyahu convenes cabinet to discuss heightened tensions in territories
Economy Minister Naftali Bennett: Ramallah to blame for escalation in violence due to incitement to kill Israelis.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 8:32:49 AM
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Discount Bank employees launch Italian strike
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 8:45:38 AM
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Boycotting Israel is Academic Nonsense
By MICHAEL ORDMAN \
12/25/2013 8:48:00 AM
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Turkish economy minister resigns over graft probe, denies wrongdoing
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 9:06:17 AM
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Despite spike in Israeli-Palestinian violence, situation still under control
Neither Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Egypt, or Hamas wishes to see another round of fighting. What we are seeing is akin to a conversation between two deaf people.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
12/25/2013 9:49:05 AM
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Two Turkish ministers resign over corruption probe
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 10:12:26 AM
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Abbas, Ashton ring in Christmas at midnight mass in Bethlehem
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fouad Twal, led the mass in the Church of the Nativity.
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 10:31:27 AM
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Ukraine expects $12 bln Russian funding early next year
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 10:36:37 AM
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Palestinian group claims responsibility for shooting death of Israeli near Gaza border
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 10:49:17 AM
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Police suspect car bomb in Nahariya criminally motivated
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 10:54:09 AM
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Netanyahu convenes diplomatic-security cabinet to discuss escalation in violence
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 11:02:27 AM
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French police arrest Kahanist Jews for vigilante attacks against alleged anti-Semites
The attacks last week in Villeurbanne were alleged to have been perpetrated by France's Jewish Defense League.
By JTA \
12/25/2013 11:19:31 AM
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Car bomb near church kills 14 in southern Baghdad
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 11:42:26 AM
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A captive audience: Top 10 snowstorm television
What did you do during the snowstorm in Jerusalem? Here are ten tips for keeping everyone happy while tuned in to Israeli television during the next big storm.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/25/2013 12:02:07 PM
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Look to the West
The restaurant at the new Royal Beach Tel Aviv hotel is an elegant option for a high-end kosher dinner.
By JONATHAN GILAD \
12/25/2013 12:06:29 PM
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The anatomy of baking
These are the “secret” processes that occur in your oven as bread bakes. If your preparations are exemplary, the finale of the process will be a resounding success.
By LES SAIDEL \
12/25/2013 12:10:39 PM
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Up the chippie
Kosher fresh fish and fries are a tasty, inexpensive treat in Haifa.
By WENDY BLUMFIELD \
12/25/2013 12:11:24 PM
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Religious anti-Zionists protest IDF conscription law in New York
Ultra-Orthodox Jews made makeshift jails in front of Israeli mission in New York.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 12:12:53 PM
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Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles.
‘Tis the season to uncork some sparkling wine.
By NERIA BARR \
12/25/2013 12:25:48 PM
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Vanunu to court: Strike down state restrictions preventing me from leaving country
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 12:31:53 PM
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Tax credits bill for gay male couples passes preliminary hearing
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/25/2013 12:52:05 PM
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Tax credits bill for gay male couples passes preliminary hearing
In a deal worked out Tuesday night, two parties agree to pass bill in preliminary reading and then iron out details later on.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/25/2013 12:58:45 PM
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Out&About: Top 10 things to do
Conductor Valery Gergiev returns to Eilat’s Hangar 6 with the Classical at the Red Sea Festival January 16-18.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2013 12:58:50 PM
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That warm filling
Freshly made ravioli is festive and inviting and not difficult to make at home.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2013 1:25:59 PM
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Turkish environment minister quits over corruption probe
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 1:34:08 PM
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South Sudan says fighting rebels in oil state Upper Nile's capital
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 1:48:30 PM
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Police chief: Increase in terrorism result of resumption of peace talks
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 2:10:12 PM
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WATCH: South TA residents thrown out of High Court hearing after heckling Grunis
Residents angry at Grunis for postponing petition to block African migrants released from detention to return to south Tel Aviv.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/25/2013 2:20:36 PM
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Police chief: Rise in terror anticipated after peace talks resumed
Danino says security forces have beefed up presence in sensitive areas in bid to combat "grassroots terrorism"; commissioner paid visit to stabbed policeman in Jerusalem hospital.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/25/2013 2:36:24 PM
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Netanyahu to attend World Economic Forum in Davos
By HERB KEINON \
12/26/2013 1:35:42 AM
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IDF sees rise in number of Christian recruits in 2013
Since June, 84 Christians have volunteered the military, representing a spike in the recruitment rate, which has averaged 50 new annual recruits in past years.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/25/2013 3:09:02 PM
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Christmas has been hijacked!
The original spiritual meaning of Christmas has been sucked dry, replacing a Jewish Jesus with a false Palestinian narrative that demonizes and delegitimizes the Jewish state.
By BARRY SHAW \
12/25/2013 3:18:03 PM
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Vanunu pleads with High Court to allow him to leave Israel
Ex-technician at Dimona nuclear plant was imprisoned 18 years for divulging secrets related to Israel's purported nuclear weapons program.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/25/2013 3:21:59 PM
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Mel Brooks wants you have a very Jewish Christmas
The now-87-year-old Brooks is hosting a Jewish-themed Christmas special on live television throughout the day, called “Oy! To the World.”
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 3:45:05 PM
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Sinai-based group say bombed Egypt's Nile Delta police station
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 3:46:05 PM
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Iron Dome deployed near Sderot due to heightened tensions with Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 4:22:42 PM
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Iran on Gaza strikes: Israel scared of Third Intifada
By YASSER OKBI \
12/25/2013 4:06:55 PM
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David Mamet to tackle the seven deadly sins for Fox
By JTA \
12/25/2013 4:23:00 PM
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Israel re-deploys Iron Dome near Sderot amid heightened tensions
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson calls Israeli strikes in Gaza a "barbaric attack that comes from desperation and fear" of Third Palestinian Intifada.
By YASSER OKBI, THE POST CORRESPONDENT \
12/25/2013 4:36:57 PM
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Ya'alon: Hamas is responsible for shootings, rockets in Gaza in recent days
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 5:18:30 PM
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In first Christmas message, Pope calls for Middle East peace
Pope Francis calls for dialogue to end all conflicts, prays for "favorable outcome" to Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 5:18:42 PM
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Stories you may have missed in 2013
Aside from airstrikes, bus bombs and celebrity visits, here are some of the interesting stories that may have gone under the radar this year.
By JTA, JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 5:20:15 PM
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Person of the year in Israeli crime: The Felician family
Jerusalem Post crime reporter Ben Hartman picks the Pardes Katz family at the center of the Bar Noar case.
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/25/2013 5:30:47 PM
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Ya'alon: Hamas must restrain other terror groups
Defense Minister links rising West Bank violence to diplomatic talks, PA incitement; says Palestinian prisoner release to be discussed.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 5:38:32 PM
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Concert review: Eliezer Botzer Lights Up Tel Aviv
If you did not know any better, you would think you were in an Orthodox village. Turns out, you are in a Tel Aviv night club.
By ALLIE FREEDMAN \
12/25/2013 5:47:48 PM
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Russian supreme court to review Khodorkovsky convictions
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 5:48:24 PM
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Iranian MPs propose bill to enrich uranium up to 60 percent
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 6:01:44 PM
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Iranian MPs propose bill to enrich uranium up to 60%
Hardline MPs submit bill for higher uranium enrichment; not clear whether or when parliament will discuss the bill.
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 6:07:21 PM
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Egypt formally recognizes Muslim Brotherhood as terror group
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 6:17:22 PM
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Jerusalem plays down Turkish report that 'Mavi Marmara' compensation deal 'almost' complete
Report says countries expected to announce upgrading of relations and exchange of ambassadors once the agreement is approved.
By HERB KEINON \
12/25/2013 6:17:43 PM
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La diplomatie israélienne au pied du mur
Céder ou tenir tête ? Telle est la question pour Jérusalem, de plus en plus acculée par les Etats-Unis et l’Union européenne en matière de politique étrangère.
By LESLIE SUSSER \
12/25/2013 6:17:43 PM
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Egyptian government designates Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
Move comes days after suicide bomb that killed 16; Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis claims responsibility for this week's attack.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON, REUTERS \
12/25/2013 6:29:10 PM
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Tax credits bill for gay couples passes preliminary hearing
Bayit Yehudi and Yesh Atid in mutual recriminations whether a deal was agree to dilute the bill in committee.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/25/2013 6:54:19 PM
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Report: Hamas attack thwarted by Egyptian army
Palestinian arrested in Sinai attempting to bomb building in northern Sinai, admits to plan during interrogation, according to AFP.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 6:58:30 PM
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Europe sends envoy to seek peace in South Sudan
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 7:04:11 PM
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Netanyahu sides with Treasury on curbing budget growth
By GLOBES \
12/25/2013 7:12:31 PM
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USC digitally remasters Holocaust testimonial tapes
There are 4,754 interviews on damaged tapes, majority can be restored; new technology hopes to bring to life additional Holocaust testimony.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/25/2013 7:13:30 PM
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Canadian prime minister to address Knesset in January
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/25/2013 7:29:14 PM
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Netanyahu sides with Treasury on curbing budget growth
Prime minister adopts Finance Ministry's changes, against the Bank of Israel's advice.
By GLOBES \
12/25/2013 7:32:14 PM
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Liberman calls for re-arrest of released hunger-striking Palestinian
Following release from prison Monday, Samer al-Issawi called for kidnapping of IDF soldiers during interview with Hamas TV.
By HERB KEINON \
12/25/2013 7:44:15 PM
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Christmas? There’s an Israeli app for that
Israeli company has no less than ten apps devoted to December 25 and its associated characters.
By JTA \
12/25/2013 7:59:49 PM
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South Sudan President Kiir urges end to tribal atrocities
By REUTERS \
12/25/2013 8:20:39 PM
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Mayors elected in 24 regional councils
432 communities hit the polls with a 61.5% average turnout; Gush Etzion, Har Hevron show lowest turnout rate with 40%, officials blame weather.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/25/2013 8:23:50 PM
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Israel to announce new settlement construction next week
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 9:05:05 PM
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Israel to again couple Palestinian prisoner release with new construction plans beyond Green Line
Move likely to anger Palestinians, spark condemnation from US, EU; PMO "disappointed" Abbas has not condemned terror attacks.
By HERB KEINON AND YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/25/2013 9:20:10 PM
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Agnieszka Holland’s journey from the big screen to TV
The Academy Award-winning Polish director talks about television’s new golden age including her latest three-part mini series created for HBO.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/25/2013 9:46:51 PM
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Arab MKs join effort for Pollard's release
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/25/2013 9:55:33 PM
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Home is where the heart is
Italian pianist Vanessa Benelli Mosell will perform in TA with the Israel Camerata Jerusalem.
By MAXIM REIDER \
12/25/2013 9:55:34 PM
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Fallen trees and fallen stocks
One cannot too soon forget his errors and misdemeanors; for to dwell upon them is to add to the offense – Henry David Thoreau
By AARON KATSMAN \
12/25/2013 10:04:37 PM
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Arab MKs join effort for Pollard's release
3 Arab factions boost campaign to free Israeli agent from US jail; parties endorse resolution calling to commute Pollard's sentence.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/25/2013 10:07:03 PM
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Washington watch: What’s really behind the new Iran sanctions bill?
The Iranians understand that if the talks fail support for military action will grow.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
12/25/2013 10:14:13 PM
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A Palestinian doctor’s difficult legacy
Despite Sarraj’s political warfare on Israel, offensive statements toward Jews and promotion of BDS, Israel provided him with state-ofthe- art medical care when he became ill, like it has for thousands of other Gazans/
By RIVKA HECHT \
12/25/2013 10:21:41 PM
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The failure of Orthodox leadership
His eyes were red with tears, and his face was pale with fear. “Zusia, what’s the matter? You look frightened!”
By HERWIN POMERANTZ \
12/25/2013 10:27:13 PM
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Fundamentally Freund: Ignore Obama’s lame-duck quacking
As the great comedian Bob Hope once noted, “The only thing chicken about Israel is their soup.” Let’s keep it that way.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
12/25/2013 10:30:30 PM
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Quoting tradition when it suits them
You can’t have it both ways; Jews for Jesus, and Christianity, essentially attempt the same thing.
By SHLOMO EZAGUI \
12/25/2013 10:31:08 PM
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Encountering Peace: Contextual reciprocity
What appears to be escalation of Palestinian violence since July cannot be separated from what appears to be an escalation of Israeli violence against Palestinians during the same time period.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
12/25/2013 10:40:34 PM
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Seven hurt after mini-bus flips over in Rishon LeZion
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/25/2013 11:20:05 PM
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Israel’s first national unity coalition – the united resistance
For Zion's Sake: On August 23, 10 months after it began, Tenuat HaMeri – Israel’s first national unity coalition – was terminated.
By DANIEL TAUBER \
12/25/2013 10:50:30 PM
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Media Comment: The unhappy birthday
Ben-Yehuda used the Bible as the basis for his imaginative extensions of the Hebrew language, bringing it up to date with the contemporary needs of his time.
By ELI POLLAK \
12/25/2013 11:07:49 PM
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December 26: Readers react to events, statements concerning the peace process
Continuing to talk come what may will not bring lasting peace.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
12/25/2013 11:18:31 PM
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Inside Out: Security and normalcy
While the right wing holds a parliamentary majority in Israel, the theological Right was and remains a small minority.
By JONATHAN ROSEN \
12/25/2013 11:25:36 PM
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Candidly Speaking: Debasing the Warsaw Ghetto uprising
The most obscene aspect of “The Warsaw Ghetto Myth” is the allegation that the ghetto fighters were responsible for the death of the 50,000 Jews who remained in the ghetto.
By ISI LEIBLER \
12/25/2013 11:32:54 PM
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Crisis in South Sudan
The world has a chance to show that the mistakes of the 1990s in ignoring genocide in Africa will not be repeated.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/25/2013 11:51:16 PM