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US-backed ceasefire crumbles as Nagorno-Karabakh fighting resumes
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he did not believe Azerbaijan was interested in a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 6:36:16 PM
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Woman refuses to wear mask, yells racial obscenities at Black barista
The video shows the customer berating the barista yelling, "this is America and I don't have to do what you say! Trump 2020! F**K Black Lives Matter."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 1:09:58 AM
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Nearly half of Israelis believe another assassination is possible - poll
Numerous sectors in Israeli society also view themselves as targets of incitement.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 1:12:05 AM
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Lone soldier pressured to change 'revealing' WhatsApp photo
The lone soldier told the commander she did not understand what was wrong with the photo and was again asked to change the picture.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 2:26:25 PM
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Morocco condemns publication of Prophet Mohammad cartoons – statement
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 2:09:09 AM
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AFIPO names Maayan Dauber Eastern Region Executive Director
“I’m honored to be on the team entrusted with [the philharmonic's] wellbeing at this critical juncture in history, as arts institutions face unprecedented challenges," said Dauber.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 3:29:32 AM
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Israir under negotiations for purchase by UAE-based NY Koen Group
The opportunity for a UAE-based company to buy Israir comes following the signing of a normalization agreement between Israel and the UAE.
By CODY LEVINE \
10/26/2020 3:25:06 AM
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‘Thank you Rabbis,’ Trump tweets in response to letter of support
Trump — who often shares messages on Twitter that praise him — retweeted Margaretten’s post. “Thank you Rabbis!” he tweeted Sunday afternoon.
By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA \
10/26/2020 3:55:40 AM
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Oren: US election results could trigger Hezbollah
Iran could use its Lebanese proxy to lash out, former Israeli ambassador to Washington tells The Media Line.
By JOSHUA ROBBIN MARKS/THE MEDIA LINE \
10/26/2020 4:35:13 AM
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US holds conference on combating online antisemitism
State Department calls on social media platforms to adopt IHRA definition.
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
10/26/2020 5:11:23 AM
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UAE, Israel normalization could show it’s all in our heads
Psychologists working in both countries team up to use ‘peace psychology’ as means for promoting regional unity.
By MELANIE SWAN/THE MEDIA LINE \
10/26/2020 1:50:50 PM
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Israeli donkeys found to have two parasites that can infect humans
One finding was that exposure to both parasites may have been the result of poor sanitation
By CODY LEVINE \
10/26/2020 6:02:30 AM
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Coronavirus cabinet approves some retail openings, school debate rages on
"The decision of the coronavirus cabinet is no less than a spit in the face of the youth!"
By HANNAH BROWN,TZVI JOFFRE \
10/26/2020 10:18:03 PM
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'A vote for Trump is a vote for the Land of the Bible' - Dagan
“If you want to help the Jewish people to build our homeland, the Bible Land here in Judea and Samaria, you must vote for Donald Trump.”
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/26/2020 11:00:45 PM
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Saudi business leaders call for boycott of ‘hostile’ Turkey
Trade, tourism suffer as Erdogan’s drive for influence offends fellow Sunnis in anti-Islamist bloc
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
10/26/2020 8:15:01 AM
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Concerns remain after 60,000 Sofia rapid coronavirus tests administered
"It is feared that the considerations in choosing the device were not purely scientific" • false positives can lead to incorrect treatment and even risking exposure to actual coronavirus patients
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/26/2020 10:56:44 AM
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Islamic State warns Saudi Arabia after allies normalize ties with Israel
Chatter about attack in kingdom highlights delicate balance in Saudi rulers’ plans for national reforms.
By JOSHUA SHUMAN/THE MEDIA LINE \
10/26/2020 8:42:43 AM
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Israeli coronavirus vaccine will only be available next summer - IIRB
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 9:07:52 AM
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Saddam-era ‘red devil’ leader Douri reported dead – again
After the US invasion al-Douri vanished and became one of the world's most wanted men. His family was detained but he evaded capture.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
10/26/2020 4:19:31 PM
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If life exists on other worlds, would they even be able to see us?
"Only a very small fraction of exoplanets will just happen to be randomly aligned with our line of sight so we can see them transit," one of the researchers said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 11:47:23 AM
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Turkey, Iran, Russia benefit from Azerbaijan, Armenia conflict - analysis
Today the three countries, along with China, help determine more regional and global affairs as the US has retreated from dealing with foreign conflicts and what many see as “endless wars.”
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
10/26/2020 3:00:59 PM
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COVID leads to spike in online purchases of cars, kitchens - even homes
Business is booming in all aspects of home design, perhaps due to many people settling in at home while the country is under lockdown, or waiting to surface only when a vaccine arrives.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
10/26/2020 4:05:11 PM
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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 8,685 to 437,866 - RKI
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 9:59:25 AM
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Azeris says Armenian forces violate ceasefire, Nagorno-Karabakh denies
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 10:00:50 AM
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Russia's new coronavirus cases hit new record high of 17,347
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 10:05:34 AM
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Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trials produce robust immune response in elderly
Details of the finding are expected to be published shortly in a clinical journal, the FT said, without naming the publication.
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 10:12:45 AM
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Israel's Ambassador to UN Gilad Erdan address UN Security Council - watch
It marks the first time Erdan will address the UN since Israel's historic peace agreements with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan were signed.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/26/2020 4:47:19 PM
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Philippines reports 1,607 new coronavirus cases, 62 more deaths
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 10:15:02 AM
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PM Secretary tests positive for coronavirus
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/26/2020 10:33:39 AM
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Is the IRGC pushing Ghalibaf to run for president of Iran?
It is not entirely clear what the agenda is, but in a country where media is linked to the state but where there are competing agendas, the decision by media to highlight one person and not another has a message.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
10/26/2020 1:15:35 PM
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Mossad brought Chinese coronavirus vaccine to Israel
The report comes as countries and companies around the world race to develop a vaccine.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
10/27/2020 12:26:20 AM
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Hadassah hospital in preliminary negotiations for possible branch in Dubai
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 10:53:28 AM
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IDF soldier assaulted, suspects attempt to steal weapon
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 11:01:59 AM
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Explosive balloons reported in southern Israel
The reports came amid heightened tensions between terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip and Israel.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/26/2020 12:20:30 PM
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Why Hezbollah, Pakistan now condemn France's 'anti-Muslim' views - analysis
The supposed controversy involves cartoons published long ago in France and which Paris has consistently defended as free speech.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
10/26/2020 4:50:38 PM
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Firefighters battling large wildfire near Jerusalem amid series of fires
The fire near Jerusalem was the latest in a series of large fires to strike Israel this week.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/26/2020 2:51:53 PM
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Trump calls Borat's Sacha Baron Cohen a 'creep' after Giuliani scandal
The plot of the Borat sequel revolves around his attempts to marry off his 15 year-old daughter to Vice President Mike Pence or, failing that, Giuliani.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
10/26/2020 9:31:00 PM
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Saudi-led coalition says intercepted drones launched by Yemen's Houthis
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 4:29:20 PM
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United States launches airstrike against Taliban in central Afghanistan
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 12:36:04 PM
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Airstrikes on Syrian rebel camp kill 20 people
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 6:00:45 PM
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Malaysia reports 1,240 new coronavirus cases with seven new deaths
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 12:38:56 PM
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Almost half of Americans don't know the meaning of antisemitism - survey
The surveys were taken in September and early October and included 1,010 Americans overall and 1,334 Jews. The margin of error for the general America sample was 3.7% and 4.2% for the Jewish sample.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
10/26/2020 1:02:16 PM
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Top Instagram Growth Services
The best way to grow your Instagram followers without disrupting your workflow
By Leo Giosuè \
10/26/2020 1:24:17 PM
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Holocaust survivors' grandson pitches for Tampa Bay in World Series
When Ryan Sherriff took the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend, he joined an exclusive club of Jewish pitchers in the World Series.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
10/27/2020 4:23:28 PM
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Switzerland report more than 17,000 new coronavirus cases over weekend
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 1:33:21 PM
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Legionella found in coronavirus ward in Hasharon Hospital
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 1:33:31 PM
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Why Israel: 4 good reasons to study in Israel
Despite only recently celebrating its 70th birthday as a state, Israel has quickly risen to be one of the most desirable destinations for students looking to study abroad.
By PAUL LITMAN \
10/26/2020 1:38:11 PM
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Ayelet Shaked proposes dissolving Knesset, going to elections
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 1:42:20 PM
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UN Security Council must enforce settlement blacklist - UNHRC official
In February the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights published a list of 112 businesses which it concludes operate over the pre-1967 lines.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/26/2020 9:26:58 PM
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Reps slam Supreme Court position of Holocaust-era artwork restitution
The representatives argue that Wall's position on the case, Republic of Germany vs. Alan Philip, fails to incorporate "bipartisan Congressional action and understanding of the Holocaust."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 2:46:16 PM
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Iran reports COVID-19 death every four minutes, extends curbs
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 2:29:38 PM
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Erdogan calls on Turks not to buy French goods
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 3:49:31 PM
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Genesis Prize Foundation extends voting deadline for 2021 award
More than 100,000 Jews have cast their votes for the 2021 Laureate, and 2 million people have engaged with the Genesis Prize on social media.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
10/26/2020 5:36:36 PM
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Delays, inefficiency mar Israel’s response to coronavirus – comptroller
The State Comptroller’s Report details problems in the government’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak on a number of fronts.
By HANNAH BROWN \
10/26/2020 9:25:50 PM
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Liberman calls for probes of subs, sale of F-35s together
Lapid: Government preventing parents from working; Shaked bill would initiate elections
By GIL HOFFMAN \
10/26/2020 3:13:06 PM
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Pompeo welcomes Libya's ceasefire as 'courageous step'
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 3:21:25 PM
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Ukraine protests Hungarian interference in local elections
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 3:28:18 PM
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Vice President Pence tests negative for coronavirus
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 3:36:42 PM
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Iconic Tower of David to display new finds in major $40 million renewal
Jerusalem Mayor: Tower of David links Old City of Jerusalem to new city; and its renovation benefits the entire urban landscape
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 5:49:00 PM
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End Shin Bet surveillance of corona-infected citizens – comptroller
Comes out against PM stance, but carefully • agency violated privacy in four cases
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/26/2020 9:24:50 PM
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Israel unable to educate children during COVID-19 – comptroller
The Education Ministry failed to map how much computers, laptops and Internet service packages are needed, the report warns – nor does it know when it will be able to.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
10/26/2020 9:27:08 PM
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Prof. Yedidia Stern chosen as incoming president of JPPI
Stern serves as a professor in the Faculty of Law at Bar Ilan University, where he also previously served as dean, and holds a Doctorate in Law from Harvard University.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
10/26/2020 5:52:43 PM
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Seven men arrested over attempted tanker hijacking in English Channel
The SBS's closest equivalent in the United States is the SEAL Team Six, or Task Force Blue.
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 4:40:52 PM
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China gives six US media outlets one week to report on operations
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 5:26:51 PM
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Iran's FM Zarif: Insulting Muslims is an abuse of free speech
"Muslims are the primary victims of the 'cult of hatred.'"
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 4:44:26 PM
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Rwandan genocide suspect transferred to detention in The Hague
Kabuga, who was on the run for 22 years until his arrest in France in May, will soon be brought before a judge
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 4:59:01 PM
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Saudi politician: Palestinians need to 'think outside the box' on peace
"What is the point of insisting that there is only one way - the path of boycott and keeping away? There may be ways that are not traditional and have not been tried yet," Al-Othaimeen said.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
10/26/2020 6:27:56 PM
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Free weekend shuttle service in Israel center returns this weekend
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 5:10:12 PM
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Ashkenazi: Russia should respect Iran arms embargo
“We must continue implementing the arms embargo and prevent Iran from undermining stability in the Middle East."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/26/2020 8:11:15 PM
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What did Gantz bring back with him from Washington?
The defense minister has gone to Washington twice in the past month, and today met with the Ministerial Committee for Defense Procurement.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
10/26/2020 8:03:04 PM
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Hadassah head: In negotiations with UAE to open hospital in Dubai
“They want us in the Emirates, they appreciate us, they want to benefit from our abilities.”
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
10/26/2020 9:35:57 PM
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Blue and White: No election will be set in Israel until after US race
Trump loss seen as catalyst for initiating race when Netanyahu is vulnerable
By GIL HOFFMAN \
10/26/2020 10:08:53 PM
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No confidence motion in Netanyahu falls by 34 to 47 votes
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 6:26:57 PM
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Israeli Golan Heights wine to go on sale in UAE
"We are excited to be the Israeli winery that will "open the gate" and introduce the residents and guests of the UAE in Dubai to the Israeli wine industry," the Golan Heights Winery's CEO said.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
10/26/2020 8:30:33 PM
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Erdan: UNSC members must designate Hezbollah as terrorist entity
“If the council truly cares about the future of the Middle East, how is it possible that not all council members have designated Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization?”
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/26/2020 7:54:29 PM
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Cure, not vaccine, needed to beat coronavirus, Brazil's Bolsonaro says
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 6:30:12 PM
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As more officials leave Finance Ministry, is Katz losing control?
In a building block game called Jenga, the object is to remove as many blocks as possible before the tower collapses.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
10/26/2020 8:25:28 PM
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Water molecules found trapped in minerals on Moon's surface
Water is a precious resource and a relatively plentiful lunar presence could prove important to future astronaut and robotic missions seeking to extract and utilize water.
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 7:06:31 PM
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Coronavirus Cabinet discussing opening up shops, schools
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 7:24:42 PM
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Contradictions in Orthodox Jewry highlighted at NY 'Jews for Trump' rally
Smith appeared to praise those who flouted school and synagogue closures during the pandemic, then urged rally attendees to do the same now.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
10/26/2020 7:39:55 PM
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Greece, Israel promote investment at regional economic conference
The conference will be attended by, Israel, Greece, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Cyprus and will promote investment in the host countries.
By CELIA JEAN \
10/26/2020 8:35:18 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 569 patients diagnosed since Sunday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 7:55:57 PM
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Jerusalem Venture Partners in talks to open innovation hub in UAE
JVP chairman Erel Margalit has met with potential partners and looked at at least one possible site for a hub during a visit to the UAE this week.
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 10:13:16 PM
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Germany expands pension access for Romanian, Bulgarian holocaust survivors
Widows/widowers and children of survivors from the expanded list of 'open ghetto' cities are also eligible to receive a German Pension.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
10/26/2020 10:25:34 PM
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US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting state oil sector
"The regime in Iran uses the petroleum sector to fund the destabilizing activities of the IRGC-QF."
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 10:02:24 PM
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Biden and Netanyahu are no strangers to one another - analysis
What does Netanyahu’s response to Trump’s “Sleepy Joe” trap says about US-Israel ties under Biden?
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/26/2020 8:36:37 PM
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Netanyahu not going into isolation following PMO secretary's infection
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 8:12:21 PM
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Waiting for Biden: a newly set Mideast table - analysis
Some elements of Trump's Mideast peace plan, the so-called “Deal of the Century,” are becoming facts on the ground regardless of who wins next week’s US election.
By HERB KEINON \
10/26/2020 8:43:14 PM
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The coronavirus pandemic is a marathon, not a race
Israel has to be particularly careful not to repeat the problems of the exit from the first closure.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
10/26/2020 8:23:17 PM
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Danon not taking diplomatic post while waiting for political developments
Former Yesh Atid MK leaves Herzl Museum after rift with Lapid
By GIL HOFFMAN \
10/26/2020 8:39:23 PM
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Grades 1-4 will study in capsules, hairdressers will reopen next week
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 8:26:24 PM
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Progressive Judaism won’t surrender to the ultra-Orthodox in WZO - opinion
Jews of the Diaspora who are committed to Israel treasure the opportunity to engage in Zionist work under government auspices and to choose their own representatives to Congress deliberations.
By ERIC YOFFIE \
10/27/2020 11:33:00 AM
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82-years after the Kristallnacht and antisemitism is rising
"When a knock on the door meant terror."
By WALTER BINGHAM \
10/28/2020 9:24:24 AM
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Kalkilya man indicted for attempted terror attack in Rosh Ha'ayin
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 8:56:39 PM
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Missing American's mother says Pompeo undermines his release
"As the president said clearly, we don't pay for the return of hostages," Pompeo added, repeating long-standing US policy.
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 8:57:05 PM
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Living in Azerbaijan as a Jew versus being Jewish in Armenia
It is a well-known fact that there was virtually no antisemitism in Azerbaijan.
By ROMAN GUREVICH \
10/26/2020 9:31:29 PM
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History will judge UNSC for failing to embrace Abraham Accords, US says
“History will judge how this Council responds to this historic moment – it can either shrink from the challenge or rise to the occasion.”
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/26/2020 8:59:55 PM
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Aware of the consequences, Europe still funds PA radicalization
The European Union and its member states are the largest single donor bloc financing the PA.
By MELODY SUCHAREWICZ \
10/26/2020 9:09:34 PM
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Israeli clubs back in action after hiatus
Coming off Europa League highs, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Beersheba duel to goalless draw
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
10/26/2020 9:19:23 PM
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The UN should stop funding the Palestinian narrative
By DANIEL S. MARIASCHIN,RICHARD SCHIFTER \
10/26/2020 9:20:24 PM
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Voting for Trump as a multi-issue voter
Americans should not only be voting for Trump because of what he has done for Israel but rather what he has done for America.
By MARTIN OLINER \
10/26/2020 9:25:10 PM
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Local disciples honor Carlebach on his 26th yahrzeit
“Reb Shlomo is more alive than ever. There are so many people studying his teachings, sharing his teachings and uncovering new songs.”
By BARRY DAVIS \
10/26/2020 9:46:22 PM
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Jewish activists working to ‘get out the vote’ in vital battleground Ohio
Trump is currently leading Biden in the Buckeye State, giving him a chance of 58 out 100 to win there again.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
10/26/2020 9:54:51 PM
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Police disperse wedding in Rahat with 500 in attendance
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 10:29:29 PM
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Head of Sudan's ruling council defends deal for ties with Israel
The move is controversial in Sudan, once a staunch enemy of Israel, and has stirred opposition from some prominent political factions.
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 10:35:15 PM
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2 militants killed in southern Turkey after large blast
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 10:44:56 PM
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Chabad to expand to more Muslim countries after UAE emmissary announcement
“Chabad is exploring the possibilities of establishing centers to serve the religious and educational needs of Jews who will come to visit, do business or live there,” he added.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
10/26/2020 11:01:20 PM
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Hamas frees Palestinian activists arrested after Zoom call with Israelis
Hamas arrested Rami Aman, 39, and seven other activists in April after the conference call, describing it as "treason."
By REUTERS \
10/26/2020 10:51:42 PM
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Leading Israeli Modern Orthodox rabbi condemns Trump
Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein, head of Yeshivat Har Etzion in the West Bank, questioned Trump’s mental and moral fitness.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
10/26/2020 11:17:26 PM
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El Al to resume nonstop flights to Miami International Airport
The service will operate once weekly, completing a round trip with a Boeing Dreamliner that seats 271 people.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/26/2020 11:34:24 PM