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Former Israeli ambassador to UN: 'Iran will pay heavy price'
"We will not be silent," Danon said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 10:28:49 AM
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After corona vaccination, public less likely to follow rules, expert says
Prof. Susan Michie reportedly cited evidence from national surveys and from Israel, which has the highest Covid vaccination rate in the world, to support her theory.
By GADI ZAIG \
2/28/2021 10:40:47 AM
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Iran imprisons 8 Baha’is for alleged talks with BBC and VOA
Clerical regime desecrates the grave of a champion wrestler for the second time.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
2/28/2021 8:06:56 PM
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US authorizes Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration announced the emergency use authorization of the J&J vaccine for adults aged 18 & older following Friday's unanimous endorsement by the agency's panel of experts.
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 3:48:51 AM
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China and India to send vaccines to Palestinians
"China has decided to donate COVID-19 vaccines to Palestine," the country's Ambassador Geng Shuang told the UN Security Council during its monthly meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/28/2021 2:38:04 AM
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Did Gantz hold secret talks with the king of Jordan?
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 9:37:55 AM
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Biden cheers new vaccine but cautions on COVID-19 variants
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 2:53:52 AM
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Teens cause $15,000 worth of damage vandalizing a Holocaust museum
The suspects were shown bending the metal statues and knocking them down, via surveillance video.
By GADI ZAIG \
2/28/2021 10:23:59 AM
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Rooster kills owner with cockfight spurs in India
The rooster was brought down to the local police station as evidence just before being promptly sent to a poultry farm.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 10:18:39 AM
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New York attorney general to oversee Cuomo sexual misconduct probe
"We will hire a law firm, deputize them as attorneys of our office, and oversee a rigorous and independent investigation," New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement.
By REUTERS \
3/1/2021 2:34:18 AM
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COVID-19: Study shows those with college degree more likely to get vaccine
American adults with degrees would likely know someone personally who has been vaccinated, the study says.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 10:46:38 AM
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In shadow of COVID, Tourism Ministry to provide free 'open air' tours
There will be around 1,600 free tours available over the course of the month • "Go out for a walk and thereby help the guides and the tourism industry,” tourism minister says
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 10:53:34 AM
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Coronavirus vaccination: Over 8 million doses administered in Israel
The fund’s general immunization rate is 74% of its members over the age of 16, it said.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
2/28/2021 1:37:33 PM
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Lebanese infiltrator arrested by IDF near Har Dov
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 8:28:24 AM
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Turkey opens gov't department in charge of Jerusalem tourism
Umrah pilgrimage tours, which stop in Jerusalem, have been organized by Turkey since 2015.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
2/28/2021 11:51:08 AM
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Driverless vehicle testing to be promoted in new legislation in Israel
The draft for the legislation will concern itself with giving the minister the authority to set guidelines on how testing for these vehicles will be conducted.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 10:10:08 AM
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Kinneret rises by 1 cm, just half a meter from upper red line
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 8:49:35 AM
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Pope to visit desecrated 'Jerusalem of Nineveh plains' in Iraq
Tolerated by former President Saddam Hussein but persecuted by al Qaeda and then Islamic State, Iraq's Christians number around 300,000, one fifth of the total before 2003.
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 9:16:04 AM
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Gantz secretly met Jordan's King Abdullah - report
Regarding Prime Minister Netanyahu, Gantz stated that "his presence interferes with the advancement of [these] relations."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 11:43:29 AM
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Gas prices to rise by 27 agurot tonight to NIS 5.99 per liter
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 9:23:31 AM
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Cabinet to vote on reopening airport to allow Israelis to vote
Police complaint filed against Airport closure exceptions.
By GIL HOFFMAN,TZVI JOFFRE \
2/28/2021 9:58:12 PM
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Hong Kong democrats charged with subversion in national security crackdown
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 10:00:32 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 1,429 new cases, 6% of tests return positive
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 10:05:13 AM
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Jerusalem man arrested for allegedly abusing his dog
The Jerusalem city vet was brought in to treat the dog.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 11:28:01 AM
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Israel designates PFLP international branch as a terrorist organization
According to a Defense Ministry press release, representatives of the organization are active in many countries in Europe and North America.
By UDI SHAHAM \
2/28/2021 4:09:33 PM
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'Antisemitism isn't funny': Protest against SNL Israel joke outside NBC
Protesters chanted "Shame on NBC!" and "Antisemitism is not funny!" outside the network's West 49th Street entrance.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 11:32:21 AM
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Saudi-led coalition says it thwarted Houthi missile attack on Riyadh
Six drones aimed at targeting "civilians and civilian objects" were launched towards Jazan and Khamis Mushait, the coalition said in a statement carried on Saudi state media.
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 10:41:57 AM
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Greek tanker not source of oil spill – Israeli environmental ministry
The "Minerva Helen" was until now one of the main suspects in the incident.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
2/28/2021 6:27:16 PM
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Russian helicopter crashed in Syria - report
The helicopter was not fired at, the report added.
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 12:30:46 PM
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Corona: Gov't to vote Sunday on opening 7-10 grade classes, school in July
Amid scenes of mass Purim gathering, ‘R’ approaches 1
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
2/28/2021 10:29:52 PM
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Shira Haas loses Golden Globes award to Taylor-Joy from Queen’s Gambit
Haas, who went to Los Angeles to take part in the event, accompanied by her agent, Zohar Yakobson, said Saturday night that she "feels immense pride as an Israeli actress."
By HANNAH BROWN,TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
3/1/2021 12:26:32 PM
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IDF arrests suspect in attempted stabbing near Yitzhar last week
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 1:17:25 PM
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Iran behind attack on Israeli-owned ship, Kochavi confirms
The IDF chief said that "the State of Israel is constantly dealing with multiple threats. All of our fronts are active, and all these fronts require updated, real-time intelligence."
By UDI SHAHAM \
2/28/2021 4:12:15 PM
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Kremlin critic Navalny arrives in penal colony - RIA
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 1:40:27 PM
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Czech PM: Country can use Sputnik vaccine without Europe's EMA approval
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 2:02:35 PM
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Weizmann study identifies genes connected to myeloma drug resistance
The Weizmann team found that they could silence one of the genes responsible for drug resistance to help make drugs more effective.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 2:41:47 PM
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Sick of COVID? Jewish teenager builds free COVID-19 video game
Despite the success of his first ever game, Ternyak does not seem to have any plans for a follow up any time soon.
By AARON REICH \
2/28/2021 9:26:41 PM
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Stalemate between Tunisia’s PM, president continues with no end in sight
As political elite engages in brinkmanship, concerns for democracy grow
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
2/28/2021 2:31:11 PM
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Gulf, Egyptian authorities keep clubhouse chat app users on a tight leash
Participants accused of seeking a second Arab Spring
By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM / THE MEDIA LINE \
2/28/2021 2:40:15 PM
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Thousands of people walk kilometers to visit Jerusalem on Shushan Purim
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 2:47:01 PM
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Weizmann Institute, Mohamed Bin Zayed University launch joint AI program
Joint research projects by teams from the two institutions will form the core of the program.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 3:51:15 PM
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Clubhouse chat app creates space for debate in land of the Nile
Citizens look for ways to communicate free from state monitoring
By MINA NADER/THE MEDIA LINE \
2/28/2021 2:53:26 PM
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Shushan Purim marked by traffic jams, illegal gatherings, maskless meals
Hundreds of people have begun walking with their families to Jerusalem on foot along the edges of the highway, after being turned away at checkpoints.
By DAVID BRINN,MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
2/28/2021 7:06:26 PM
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Noa Kirel hits all the right notes in ad honoring Kishon’s ‘The Policeman’
It was the second Israeli film, and the second film by Kishon, to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
By HANNAH BROWN \
2/28/2021 3:17:19 PM
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A political misfire from King Abdullah following Gantz meeting - analysis
All of this contact between the Israeli center-left and Jordan is in the context of King Abdullah refusing to speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/1/2021 8:31:48 AM
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At least 18 dead in Myanmar crackdown - UN rights office says
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 3:36:56 PM
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Israel to vaccinate Palestinian workers within days
Physicians for Human Rights Executive director said the vital and necessary gesture was better late than never.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/28/2021 8:54:28 PM
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UAE ambassador set to arrive in Israel tomorrow
Austrian Chancellor, Danish PM to visit to discuss COVID vaccine production with Netanyahu.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/28/2021 5:35:12 PM
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Ministerial Committee approves extending isolation for returnees by 72 hrs
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 3:57:04 PM
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Two Jordanian ministers fired for partying in breach of their own rules
Their appearance in a public banqueting room, disregarding social distancing rules, added to widespread outrage at the hefty fines slapped on ordinary people while officials go unpunished.
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 4:16:52 PM
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Confirmed COVID patient found while dispersing underground Purim parties
In body-camera footage released by the Yiftach Distric Police, the woman can be seen reacting to the information, telling the officers that her isolation period had already finished "ages ago."
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
2/28/2021 5:31:26 PM
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IDF identifies reservist who died in car crash
He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Staff-Sgt.-Maj.
By UDI SHAHAM \
3/1/2021 3:23:52 PM
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'How many dead bodies?' asked Myanmar protester killed on bloodiest day
The United Nations Human Rights Office said at least 18 people had been killed and 30 wounded on Sunday, bringing the total number of protesters killed since the coup to at least 21.
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 5:54:17 PM
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Will foreigners be allowed to enter Israel by Passover? - Explainer
Countries using different vaccination protocols and documentation methods make it hard to open borders.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
2/28/2021 10:14:35 PM
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Israel Elections: Protest groups, parties unite behind vision for state
They recommend establishing a committee to strengthen Israel's democracy and to discuss a civil constitution.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/28/2021 8:42:25 PM
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Gantz appoints Colonel (Res.) Gil Ben Ami as new acting head of DSDE
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 5:29:29 PM
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Our brain grew after large game extinction; Israeli researchers suggest
Humans became so skilled at hunting large animals that, eventually, the animals became scarce and new sources of food had to be found.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 8:06:17 PM
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Umm el-Fahm freezes policing activities after violent weekend
Umm al-Fahm Mayor Dr. Samir Mahamid, who was injured during Friday's protest, has claimed that the police statement was "misleading at best."
By IDAN ZONSHINE,TOBIAS SIEGAL \
2/28/2021 8:14:14 PM
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KKL-JNF board in uproar over ‘undemocratic vote’ to buy Palestinian land
The KKL-JNF said in response that on Thursday the KKL-JNF’s board of directors approved a specific budget totaling NIS 138 million.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/28/2021 6:20:40 PM
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Iran rejects EU, US offer to hold direct talks on nuclear deal
The US was "disappointed" with the Iranian response, a White House official reportedly to Walla News.
By REUTERS \
3/1/2021 12:47:30 AM
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Volunteers struggle to clean oil spill as new stains keep arriving
Pollution levels at Rosh HaNikra beach went up on Sunday to moderate-heavy as new stains washed ashore.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 8:20:42 PM
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Netanyahu: Children to get an extra month of school in July
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
2/28/2021 6:55:31 PM
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Netanyahu: Goal is to purchase, produce 36 million vaccines in next year
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
2/28/2021 7:02:50 PM
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Don't bully Riyadh, Saudi columnists tell Biden administration
"America does not have the right to bully a strategic regional ally," Khaled al-Malik wrote in local Al Jazirah newspaper.
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 8:58:43 PM
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High Court green lights controversial Labor candidate to run
Ibitsam Mara’ana accused IDF soldiers of murdering a Palestinian child in the past.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/28/2021 9:36:03 PM
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European UNSC members: IDF must halt razing of Palestinian Humsa tents
Demarche issued to Israel, UN says 185% increase in demolitions.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/28/2021 9:22:09 PM
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Was the attack on the Israeli cargo ship successful?
Some link this incident to the unsuccessful attempts by Iran and its proxies to avenge the death of senior Iranian figures, such as top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
By UDI SHAHAM \
3/1/2021 12:35:37 AM
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Protektzia at the airport: solidarity’s antithesis - Analysis
Protektzia has long been a fixture of Israeli life, but not a constructive fixture contributing to equality or fairness.
By HERB KEINON \
2/28/2021 9:34:53 PM
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Netanyahu press conference not broadcast live on TV after Labor appeal
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 8:38:34 PM
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UN chief condems violent crackdown in Mynamar, spokesman says
By REUTERS \
2/28/2021 8:45:34 PM
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Man dies after a hit-and-run car accident in Jerusalem
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/28/2021 10:15:43 PM
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Yesh Atid's Yair Lapid willing to cooperate with Arab parties
Lapid’s answer is a positive sea-change in the political discourse surrounding the Joint Arab List.
By JEFF BARAK \
3/1/2021 12:10:38 PM
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How did Israel go from Start-up Nation to Stranded Nation? - analysis
Thousands of Israelis are sleeping on airport floors and benches, posting pictures to Facebook and Instagram that are reminiscent of Steven Spielberg’s “The Terminal.”
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
2/28/2021 10:40:44 PM
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Naftali Bennett: The kingmaker who will not be king - opinion
Bennett could stay kingmaker as long as Netanyahu’s only chance to form the next government rests on him joining the coalition.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
3/2/2021 3:20:18 PM
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Government rules on the coronavirus have been a farce
The banning of public transport to one city alone on Sunday served as a collective punishment and led to a situation in which soldiers could not return home from base to visit their families.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/28/2021 9:31:29 PM
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Our government cares only about its own power - opinion
Public trust in the government is shockingly low, and why shouldn’t it be, with how our government officials behave?
By EMILY SCHRADER \
2/28/2021 9:40:58 PM
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Gideon Sa'ar: Palestinians must be stopped from seizing control of Area C
In the past he has attacked Netanyahu for not doing enough to halt illegal Palestinian building in Area C, and he continued in that vein on Sunday.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/2/2021 3:28:18 PM
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Letters to the editor, March 1, 2021: Why the Left has been left bereft
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
2/28/2021 9:51:34 PM
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How Iran signals credit for attacks on US, Israel and Saudi Arabia
Iran receives information directly from the Houthis on their alleged gains and their drone and missile attacks.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/1/2021 5:40:17 PM
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Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria, responds to ship attack - report
The strikes on Sunday night come just days after an Israeli-owned commercial vessel was attacked by mines in the Gulf of Oman.
By REUTERS,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/1/2021 1:48:13 PM
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EU-Iran business forum collapsing amid withdrawals from Europeans
“EU acquiescence of the Iranian regime’s atrocity in and outside Iran by promoting business with Iran will only worsen the regime’s behavior"
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
3/1/2021 3:33:18 PM
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COVID-19: Study shows symptoms and testosterone levels in men are related
Low levels of testosterone could increase the severity of an illness.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/28/2021 6:41:48 PM
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Israel to provide COVID vaccines to Sinai peacekeepers, official says
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said 2,400 doses would be provided but did not elaborate on the terms or the timing of the handover.
By REUTERS \
3/1/2021 1:55:11 PM
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The limits of Biden’s ‘I’m not Trump’ strategy on Iran
The question is whether Washington has more up its sleeve to gain Iranian cooperation than “I’m not Trump,” or whether another round of an extended nuclear standoff.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/28/2021 10:40:36 PM
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Trump declares himself future of Republican Party, claims election win
"With your help, we will take back the House, we will win the Senate and then a Republican president will make a triumphant return to the White House. I wonder who will that be?" he said, smiling.
By REUTERS \
3/1/2021 8:34:51 AM