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Interior Ministry defies Court on conversions
The ministry refused to register a woman as Jewish who used the largest non-state Orthodox court.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/27/2018 3:30:46 AM
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Police interrogate PM, wife, son in Case 4000
Netanyahu: I will celebrate the holiday with plenty of ‘haroset’ and zero bitter herbs
By UDI SHAHAM \
3/27/2018 12:59:20 AM
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Israel needs to pay for damage to Gaza facilities, UN says
Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said it was “unacceptable” that the organization should make demands for compensation from Israel, and not from Hamas.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,HERB KEINON \
3/27/2018 1:12:38 AM
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Demolitions policy takes toll on Beduin
There are about 120,000 Beduin living in 46 unrecognized villages.
By BEN LYNFIELD \
3/27/2018 5:58:42 AM
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NGO: State detained Sudanese of Darfur until mid-March despite pledge
A recent report also sheds light on the treatment of transgender migrants, who are often placed in isolation in violation of their rights.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/27/2018 1:27:12 AM
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Australia to expel two Russian diplomats over UK nerve agent attack
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 1:38:03 AM
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Suspicious packages found at U.S. installations in D.C.
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 2:42:39 AM
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White House investigating $500 million loans to Kushner's business
Office of Government Ethics chief says White House Counsel's Office told him it had begun probe looking into allegations of conflict of interest.
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 7:41:35 AM
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UAE says Qatari fighter jets buzzed civilian aircraft
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 8:17:35 AM
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Langford leads Rishon to victory in debut
Last season’s top scorer in the Euroleague nets 20 in victory over Bnei Herzliya.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/27/2018 8:18:25 AM
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Extended break allows title challengers to rest, practice
Beersheba is expecting to welcome back influential Nigerian forward Anthony Nawkaeme for the showdown with Beitar after he recovered from a minor knee injury.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/27/2018 8:23:37 AM
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Police arrest man hiding automatic weapon in vehicle in Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/27/2018 8:31:40 AM
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Mobileye slams 'new entrants' to field after fatal Uber crash
Israeli founded company says its technology could have prevented the death of Uber victim in fatal car crash.
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 8:54:24 AM
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When Galith met Avi
By LEAH HAKIMIAN \
3/27/2018 9:07:41 AM
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Russia to respond harshly to U.S. expulsion of diplomats
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 9:41:47 AM
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Turkey says kills 11 Kurdish militants, two Turkish soldiers killed
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 10:08:46 AM
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Footprints discovered along Southern Gaza security fence
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/27/2018 10:14:15 AM
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Maryland school gunman died of self-inflicted gunshot, police say
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 10:23:22 AM
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Police: Slain Paris holocaust survivor targeted because she was Jewish
"We cannot yet say if the motive for the murder was antisemitism but it is reasonable to assume... we will need to continue fighting against antisemitism.”
By JTA \
3/27/2018 10:27:51 AM
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Pakistan defends nuclear safety record after U.S. sanctions companies
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 10:29:43 AM
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Report: Forty one children killed in mall fire in Russia
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 10:33:54 AM
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Thousands more leave Syria's Ghouta in withdrawal deal
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 10:35:26 AM
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Police target hundreds of Palestinian laborers ahead of Passover
Police didn't focus exclusively on people.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/27/2018 10:38:44 AM
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Planning council allows waivers enabling U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/27/2018 10:43:31 AM
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Israeli firm launches circulation-stimulating smart socks
This sock will give patients of venous and lymphatic diseases a leg-up during recovery.
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 10:50:14 AM
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Uzbekistan offers to host talks between Afghan government and Taliban
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 10:50:16 AM
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Once overlooked, 2,500-year old coffin may offer clues into ancient Egypt
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 11:07:55 AM
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Israeli ex-spymasters warn country is 'critically ill' under Netanyahu
Netanyahu did not immediately respond, but a senior member of his governing coalition brushed off the censure.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/27/2018 11:26:01 AM
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IDF arrests 3 suspects infiltrating Israel with knives, grenades
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/27/2018 11:30:51 AM
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IDF arrests 3 armed Palestinians who infiltrated from Gaza
Palestinians carrying knives and hand grenades were arrested near a military base 20 kilometers from the border.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
3/27/2018 11:54:02 AM
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Report: Russia to respond appropriately to US expulsion of Russian envoys
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 12:00:30 PM
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Facebook's Zuckerberg will not appear before UK parliament committee
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 12:04:56 PM
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Prosecution: Settlers killed rock-throwing Palestinian in self defense
One of the armed settlers was wounded by the rocks.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/27/2018 12:41:00 PM
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UN urges IDF ‘don’t target’ Palestinian children at Friday’s Gaza march
“I call on all sides to exercise restraint and to take the necessary steps to avoid a violent escalation. It is imperative that civilians, in particular children, not be targeted."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/27/2018 12:58:13 PM
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French court indicts two for murder of Holocaust survivor
Mireille Knoll, 85, was found dead on Friday at her apartment in Paris's central 11th district. She had been stabbed multiple times and her flat set alight.
By RINA BASSIST \
3/27/2018 4:31:05 PM
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Senior minister indicates Israel unlikely to expel Russian diplomats
While Israel should “behave as part of the Western world,” it should also be proud “that we can negotiate, talk and live side-by-side with the Russians," Yoav Gallant said.
By HERB KEINON \
3/27/2018 2:30:08 PM
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U.S. senators urge Polish PM to reform Holocaust restitution legislation
As the legislation stands, only Polish citizens are eligible for Holocaust property restitution.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
3/27/2018 5:30:55 PM
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Report: Hamas turns to Iran for release of Iraqi rocket fuel expert
The significance that Hamas is seeking Iran’s help for an issue in Iraq is more symbolic of Hamas’ relations with Tehran and Iran’s influence in Iraq - this is of greater concern to Israel.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/27/2018 5:38:57 PM
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Moroccan foreign minister tours al-Aksa mosque
By ADAM RASGON \
3/27/2018 3:08:49 PM
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Religious Services Ministry creates 48 new rabbinical positions for small towns
Rabbis in small towns and moshavs are responsible for local kashrut supervision, marriage registration and burial arrangements, among other pastoral duties.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/27/2018 3:40:08 PM
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Trump strategist Tzvika Brot running for Bat Yam mayor
Ultimately, the banners and balloons with Trump’s name in Hebrew that were distributed in Israeli shopping malls did not impact the election.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/27/2018 3:50:46 PM
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UK minister: "miserable little worm" Assange should turn himself in
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 3:51:21 PM
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Moroccan foreign minister makes rare visit to Temple Mount
Bourita is the second foreign dignitary to visit the compound in the last two months.
By ADAM RASGON \
3/27/2018 4:01:03 PM
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New Jersey Holocaust memorial vandalized with antisemitic graffiti
The graffiti was reported on Saturday morning and is believed to have occurred over the night before.
By JTA \
3/27/2018 4:09:32 PM
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Catholic educator makes Holocaust Studies mandatory in Kentucky schools
Kentucky is the ninth state requiring Holocaust education for middle- and high-schoolers.
By JTA \
3/27/2018 4:09:46 PM
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Zuckerberg's snub of UK parliament 'astonishing' says lawmaker
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 4:24:32 PM
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Israeli doctors perform lifesaving spinal surgeries in Ethiopia
The patients, all aged 18 and under, had spine deformities so severe that they were causing potentially lethal complications.
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
3/27/2018 4:40:11 PM
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Moldova expelling Russian diplomats after spy poisoning in Britain
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 4:44:43 PM
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Italy arrests suspected ISIS member
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 4:50:11 PM
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Israeli intelligence firm denies ties to Cambridge Analytica
Christopher Wylie accused Black Cube of interference in Nigerian election.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/27/2018 4:57:17 PM
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Report: Nearly 2 billion NIS worth of food wasted during Passover
Leket's annual report for that some 1.1 million tons - 7 billion NIS - of food is wasted each year in Israel.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/27/2018 5:09:02 PM
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Pro-Syrian government forces mobilizing around Ghouta's Douma
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 5:13:14 PM
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Report: Thai national found dead in Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/27/2018 5:24:04 PM
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Syrian rebel group says awaiting Russian answer on Douma proposals
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 5:45:51 PM
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Israel Police Heritage Center to host Passover programming
The commander of the center hopes that the events will create a better understanding among the public of the police's duties.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
3/27/2018 6:10:50 PM
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Start-up competition aims to shine spotlight on innovation in the Negev
SilicoNegevBGU will award its winner 500,000 NIS for the most innovative tech idea.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/27/2018 6:18:03 PM
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200 National-Religious rabbis denounce IDF over 'liberal agenda'
The rabbis oppose religious men serving in close quarters to women, seeing it as contravening a religious lifestyle and even as endangering their religious identity.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/27/2018 6:38:11 PM
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Suspect arrested over explosives sent to Washington sites
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 6:40:10 PM
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WATCH: Security footage catches armed Gazans infiltrating Israel
Why are armed Gazans strolling down this Israeli road?
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/27/2018 6:55:09 PM
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Gov’t: Sheba Medical Center will be Israel’s future ‘City of Health’
The Sheba City of Health will include diverse, state-of-the-art hospitals ranging from general and rehabilitation hospitals to children’s, cancer and geriatric disease facilities.
By MAAYAN HOFFMAN \
3/27/2018 6:56:15 PM
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Likud denies Netanyahu still wants early election
Netanyahu narrowly avoided early elections despite drama in the Knesset over a haredi enlistment bill.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/27/2018 7:03:31 PM
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Jewish leader backs plan to track antisemitic incidents at German schools
While there is cooperation between Jewish and Muslim associations, as far as the issue of antisemitism is concerned, there are so far few joint projects.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
3/27/2018 7:21:02 PM
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Three arrested over posters calling for Muslims to evacuate Temple Mount
The signs requested that Muslims evacuate the compound to accommodate Jewish sacrifice, but noted that, if they don't, Israelis will still make the sacrifice regardless.
By UDI SHAHAM \
3/27/2018 7:29:08 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: German company fires employee in Jordan for defending Israel
The former employee posted a personal Facebook post stating that if the Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi had slapped a Jordanian soldier, “she would have been immediately shot.”
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
3/27/2018 7:44:35 PM
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At appointment ceremony, Rivlin, Shaked praise first female haredi judge
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/27/2018 7:45:42 PM
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Hamas official: No calls for Gaza masses to breach Israel border this week
By MAARIV ONLINE \
3/27/2018 7:55:41 PM
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Belgium expels Russian diplomat over British nerve gas attack
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 8:07:27 PM
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French prosecutors investigating girlfriend of Islamist gunman
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 8:23:49 PM
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'7 Days in Entebbe' misfires
In 7 Days, the plot is centered on the two German terrorists, Brigitte Kuhlmann and Wilfred Bose, played by the very attractive duo of Daniel Bruhl and Rosamund Pike.
By HANNAH BROWN \
3/27/2018 8:38:04 PM
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Theater Review: The Rebels
A play set in the 1940s tells a particular tale.
By HELEN KAYE \
3/27/2018 8:41:47 PM
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Former IDF sniper wows London's Roundhouse
Irit Dekel takes the stage and wows the crowd.
By JOSH DELL \
3/27/2018 8:44:54 PM
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Saudi Arabia to sign memorandum with Boeing to support fleet
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 8:51:11 PM
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Tech Talk: Reaching higher ground with RightHear app
Thanks to RightHear free app, people who are blind or visually impaired can navigate independently in public spaces such as universities, hospitals, airports and shopping malls.
By ARIEL SHAPIRA \
3/27/2018 8:52:20 PM
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North and South Korean officials shake hands, share a toast
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 8:52:26 PM
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Jewish students take moral high ground at the University of Capetown
BDS supporters gather for anti-Israel incitement at South African university.
By ROWAN POLOVIN \
3/27/2018 8:55:24 PM
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Trump won't attend Jerusalem embassy opening in May
When asked earlier in March whether he would be traveling to Israel for the opening of the embassy, Trump said he was "looking at coming."
By HERB KEINON,Michael Wilner \
3/27/2018 8:59:20 PM
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The ‘dayenu’ school of foreign policy
A Passover-themed foreign policy.
By CHUCK FREILICH \
3/27/2018 9:00:44 PM
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March 28, 2018: It will have to strike home
Our readers weigh in on this week's news.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
3/27/2018 9:12:20 PM
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An invitation to Polin.
Current conflict should not overshadow centuries of Jewish-Polish history and cooperation.
By KORNEL KORONOWSKI \
3/27/2018 9:12:26 PM
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Grapevine: A passage from India
This week's social news.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/27/2018 9:17:27 PM
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Where is the international outrage?
As the human rights of women and minorities is systematically violated across the Muslim world, the international community is eerily silent, preferring to systematically condemn Israel
By RACHEL AVRAHAM \
3/27/2018 9:23:50 PM
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Edelstein threatens to skip Independence Day opener if PM takes his speech
For the past 67 years, the Knesset speaker has been the one responsible for presenting the torch-lighting ceremony.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/27/2018 9:24:24 PM
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The enemy of my enemy
In Yemen's civil war, Israel's interests are aligned with Saudi Arabia's.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/27/2018 9:25:40 PM
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Center Field: The ego-mad Ehuds and the seder’s secular sacredness
May all our seders, like their predecessors, confuse us constructively.
By GIL TROY \
3/27/2018 9:29:59 PM
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Speculation over nuclear deal sends Iran’s currency to record lows
The White House has warned for months that US President Donald Trump is serious about withdrawing from the nuclear agreement, a move that would mean the return of crippling US sanctions on Iran.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
3/27/2018 9:42:49 PM
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Middle east pack journalism: Everybody agrees
All too often, Western journalists parrot Palestinian talking points.
By RICHARD LANDES \
3/27/2018 9:47:02 PM
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While rushing to India for business, take your time
A pre-flight checklist for the enthusiastic Israeli entrepreneur.
By SANDIPAN DASGUPTA \
3/27/2018 10:02:55 PM
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Prime Minister Netanyahu released from hospital after medical tests
Israeli politicians rushed to wish the Israeli leader a speedy recovery.
By HERB KEINON,JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2018 12:08:29 AM
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How Orly Levy-Abecassis prevented an election
The enlistment exemptions were a readily resolvable matter that was intentionally drawn out for nearly two weeks.
By BARUCH STEIN \
3/27/2018 10:25:24 PM
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Croatia: Israel made best offer for modernizing country's air force
By REUTERS \
3/27/2018 11:22:50 PM
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Nu York, New York: Chilly Springtime Fun
By ELLEN LEVITT \
3/27/2018 11:32:36 PM
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Shiloh residents warned of possible infiltration into settlement
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/27/2018 11:45:18 PM
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves hospital, returns home
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/27/2018 11:59:19 PM