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Percentage of Jews in Congress sees slight rise to 5.6% in 2017
Jews make up more than half of non-Christians elected to Congress for the first time.
By JTA \
1/4/2017 12:06:06 AM
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Hapoel Jerusalem opens Top 16 at Vilnius
Up-and-down campaign for the Reds hits crunch time as Eurocup opportunity provides motivation.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/4/2017 12:28:44 AM
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Hadar hired as Hap TA coach weeks after leaving Maccabi
“Hapoel Tel Aviv is happy to announce the appointment of Hadar as the team’s coach until the end of next season.”
By ALLON SINAI \
1/4/2017 12:33:02 AM
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Sinai says: Herzliya’s Mashour, lone Israeli-Arab in BSL, making most of chance
“It feels really good to be selected as the Israeli player of the month.”
By ALLON SINAI \
1/4/2017 12:38:48 AM
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Fearing protectionism, Canada's Trudeau reaches out to US Congress
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 12:42:43 AM
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Jerusalem’s Gatsby wins recognition as country’s foremost cocktail lounge
Small upstart, styled like Prohibition-era speakeasy, beats out crowded field of Tel Aviv heavyweights.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/4/2017 12:58:07 AM
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What benefits will the health basket give?
People who contracted benign tumors in their jaws and need rehabilitation will get it at state cost.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/4/2017 1:22:28 AM
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United Hatzalah to expand Trauma and Crisis Response Unit
“What once started out as a dream, has now become the cutting edge of emergency psychological response.”
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/4/2017 1:45:33 AM
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Convicted mass killer Manson hospitalized outside prison - media
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 1:49:44 AM
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EU Jewish students to Knesset: Stop saying no future for Jews in Europe
“They talk about peace, we talk about the war against BDS.”
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
1/4/2017 2:04:16 AM
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Trump says he will hold a news conference January 11 in New York
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 2:37:40 AM
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Israel has a Trump Card to Play
By EARL COX \
1/4/2017 3:26:42 AM
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Trump says he will get intelligence briefing on Russia hacking on Friday
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 3:52:02 AM
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Arab observers voice admiration for corruption probe of prime minister
“Your admiration for the Zionist entity and your saying that it’s a state of law is like admiring a thief who gives some money to charity after plundering his victims.”
By BEN LYNFIELD \
1/4/2017 4:23:07 AM
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Armed men storm prison in southern Philippines, freeing more than 150 inmates
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 4:36:39 AM
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Analysis: Bibi Tours gone in the blink of an eye
The comptroller wrote that Netanyahu, like other ministers, failed to consult the proper committee on whether receipt of the travel funds violated the law.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/4/2017 5:18:38 AM
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New York, Nu York: Long Promised Train Stations Are Here
By ELLEN LEVITT \
1/4/2017 5:47:27 AM
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Analysis: The IDF chief of staff’s trial
Whatever the outcome, the verdict will reverberate throughout military.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
1/4/2017 5:57:44 AM
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Follow Live: Israel holds breath as verdict due in Hebron shooter trial
The case is set to impact the IDF, domestic politics and even Israel's standing with the International Criminal Court.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/4/2017 9:30:23 AM
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Turkey extends emergency rule by three months
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 6:58:56 AM
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IDF major critically injured in 2014 Gaza conflict dies
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 7:13:34 AM
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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner reportedly moving into DC house near 2 Orthodox synagogues
Trump and Kushner, who observe Shabbat, will also be less than two blocks from the Obamas, who plan on moving to the neighborhood after leaving the White House.
By JTA \
1/4/2017 8:03:53 AM
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Murder-suicide suspected as mother and child found dead in Acre
The father, who reportedly lived with the family, was taken for questioning by the police.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
1/4/2017 8:41:47 AM
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Turkish FM: Identity of Istanbul nightclub attacker established
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 9:29:23 AM
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Turkish foreign minister calls on Iran to stop truce violations in Syria
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 9:43:06 AM
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Turkish foreign minister calls on Iran to stop truce violations in Syria
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 9:43:28 AM
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IDF major critically hurt in 2014 Gaza war dies after 2.5-year coma
Following his injury, Ben Ari was named a symbolic commander of the Elite Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 9:49:20 AM
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Jerusalem bus drivers on strike due to failed subsidies agreement, says histadrut
While the drivers are striking, management will reap the rewards if state gives in.
By MICHAEL ZEFF,SHARON UDASIN \
1/4/2017 10:01:53 AM
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IDF soldier convicted of manslaughter in divisive Hebron shooting case
Verdict delivered in nearly 8-month case surrounding March 2016 incident in which IDF soldier Elor Azaria was filmed shooting a seemingly incapacitated Palestinian terrorist.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/4/2017 12:38:39 PM
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'Hamas, Islamic Jihad currently deterred from fighting Israel'
Former defense minister Ya’alon says the beating which the IDF gave Gaza in the 2014 war had successfully brought “complete quiet” to the Palestinian enclave.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/4/2017 10:17:51 AM
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Clashes outside courtroom as Israel awaits verdict for Hebron shooter
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER,JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 11:00:11 AM
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Clashes erupt outside Tel Aviv court ahead of verdict for Hebron shooter
Several few hundred demonstrators gather at Azrieli junction for the rally with supporters shouting chants of "Terrorists need to die!"; 2 arrested.
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER,JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 11:26:58 AM
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Israeli political reactions roll in ahead of Hebron shooter verdict
By LAHAV HARKOV,JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 12:32:37 PM
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MK pans protesters outside Hebron shooter trial as 'gang of raging delinquents'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 12:38:34 PM
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IDF soldier convicted of manslaughter for Hebron shooting of Palestinian attacker
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 12:38:45 PM
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Pope’s 1964 Holy Land trip laid foundations for ties with Israel
‘This visit could be of enormous historical importance,’ Paul VI said
By BENJAMIN GLATT \
1/4/2017 12:41:09 PM
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Liberman: We must accept the conviction in the Hebron shooter case
By JPOST.COM STAFF,ANNA AHRONHEIM \
1/4/2017 1:03:06 PM
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Right wing politicians call for Rivlin, Liberman to pardon Azaria
Much of the rest of the Right kept mum after manslaughter conviction, but many of those who responded called for IDF Sgt. Elor Azaria to be pardoned.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/4/2017 1:21:35 PM
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Arab Israeli MK: There are thousands of Azarias that have not been put on trial
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 1:23:02 PM
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Italy says same gun used in hijack of Berlin market truck, Milan shootout
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 1:54:19 PM
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Germany tries Syrian accused of scoping out targets for Islamic State
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 2:02:02 PM
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Israel-China deal paves way for thousands of Chinese construction workers in Israel
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon says the deal will provide a “boost” to solve the housing crisis.
By HERB KEINON \
1/4/2017 2:18:19 PM
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IDF vows to apply implications of ruling in Hebron shooter's case
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 2:25:27 PM
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JNF-USA’s 'Caravan for Democracy' brings dozens of non-Jewish college students to Israel
"A powerful, breathtaking experience."
By STEVE LINDE \
1/4/2017 2:38:43 PM
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Arab separatists in Iran claim to have blown up oil pipelines
Iranian Interior Ministry denies claims.
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 2:47:26 PM
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THE UN - A LAW UNTO ITSELF
By ROBERT BRYNIN \
1/4/2017 2:56:58 PM
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Celebrity MasterChef winner donates prize money to Palestinian aid group
This was not Penn's first time getting political, the actor took a sabbatical from his role on the TV show House in order to work for the Obama administration.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 3:07:48 PM
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WATCH: 'God, rid us of men' implores viral Saudi feminist song
Pop song that chides Gulf kingdom's oppressive treatment of women has garnered over 2.5 million views along with sparking scandal.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 3:40:34 PM
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Erdogan says nightclub attack being exploited to divide Turks
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 3:41:56 PM
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Germany indicts alleged Iranian spy accused of targeting Israel group
Iran has a vast espionage infrastructure in Germany that coordinates with its embassy in Berlin.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
1/4/2017 4:31:54 PM
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Analysis: Azaria verdict may pose far-reaching global implications for Israel
The conviction of Azaria is the strongest move Israel has made to date which could get the ICC to back off.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/4/2017 4:40:53 PM
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Turkish police detain 20 suspected Islamic State members in Izmir
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 4:45:50 PM
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German authorities investigating 2nd suspect in Berlin truck attack
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 5:14:05 PM
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Esteemed Israeli archeologist censured at Temple Mount
Gabriel Barkay was told by Arab guard and police not to refer to holy site as ‘Temple Mount’ during tour with college students.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/4/2017 5:53:38 PM
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Trump nominates Jay Clayton chairman of the SEC -statement
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 6:19:01 PM
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Throw them out: Health Ministry warns of heavy metals in kids’ jewelry
The ministry said that there is no mandatory standard for children’s jewelry.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/4/2017 7:14:50 PM
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At Knesset, British officials say they lead fight against antisemitism
Diaspora Ministry: UK still produces most antisemitic tweets.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
1/4/2017 7:25:39 PM
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Schumer on Republican Obamacare repeal: it's their responsibility
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 7:27:32 PM
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Comment: Hebron shooter case not a modern-day Dreyfus trial
A commander's orders must be obeyed and the rules of engagement must be followed.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
1/4/2017 7:47:24 PM
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Netanyahu says he supports pardoning Elor Azaria
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 8:07:28 PM
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Thinking outside of the cubical
Legal markets around the globe are following the trend of using freelancers.
By SHIRA REICH \
1/4/2017 8:11:26 PM
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Netanyahu calls to pardon Elor Azaria after Hebron manslaughter conviction
"IDF soldiers are everyone's sons and daughters," the prime minister wrote in his Facebook post.
By HERB KEINON \
1/4/2017 8:34:03 PM
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Haredim demand PM stop Tel Aviv bylaw on Shabbat
The Tel Aviv Municipal Council approved the bylaw allowing greater numbers grocery stores to open on Shabbat back in August 2014.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/4/2017 9:32:12 PM
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Two Moroccan UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 9:34:04 PM
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JPost Editorial: Healing the army
The political circus needs to end. The IDF needs to remain united.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/4/2017 9:45:11 PM
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Halt in Jerusalem bus service causes headaches, agitation and missed work
"It’s as though all the grocery stores closed with people needing bread and milk."
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/4/2017 9:49:19 PM
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Comment: Israel and the Trump administration
Trump’s attitude toward Israel still remains an issue of considerable conjecture.
By ISI LEIBLER \
1/5/2017 3:25:48 AM
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Obama’s role in the passage of UNSC Resolution 2334: Fake news or spin?
Spin, in politics, is the art of manipulating truth to convey a biased message.
By VIVIAN BERCOVICI \
1/4/2017 9:57:36 PM
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'First of its kind' surgery saves baby born with intestines outside body
The girl was born with a very rare congenital defect in the development of the muscles of the abdominal wall called omphalocele.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/4/2017 10:06:36 PM
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Standing by Israel
Now we need to be the light.
By JOHN MIRISCH \
1/4/2017 10:08:11 PM
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Letters to the Editor: Birthright’s value
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
1/4/2017 10:12:03 PM
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Encountering Peace: The authority of the Authority
Most Israelis have no idea about the realities of Palestinian governance or the achievements that have been made by the Palestinians over the past years.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
1/4/2017 10:16:19 PM
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Music: Out of the darkness
LA-based Russian composer Anna Drubich rediscovers her Jewish roots in the new concert piece ‘Kaddish.’
By BARRY DAVIS \
1/4/2017 10:17:29 PM
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Fundamentally Freund: Welcome to the post-Palestine era
Annexing Judea and Samaria will dash the delusions of those who continue to cling to the idea of the creation of “Palestine.”
By MICHAEL FREUND \
1/4/2017 10:19:51 PM
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Review: Brahms' German Requiem by the Jerusalem Music Academy Choir
The performance was not only accurate but also conveyed the work’s message of consolation with audible identification and enthusiasm.
By URY EPPSTEIN \
1/4/2017 10:23:01 PM
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Yael's Corner: The domino effect
Trying to stay cool under pressure, I decided to wear my sister’s old wedding dress.
By YAEL ECKSTEIN \
1/4/2017 10:24:25 PM
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Take our poll: Should Elor Azaria be pardoned?
Many politicians have called for IDF soldier Elor Azaria to be pardoned. Do you agree?
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2017 10:28:44 PM
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Media Comment: Limiting regulatory powers
These recent steps, which limit and overrule the regulatory powers which deny us a pluralistic media, should be cheered by anyone who values freedom of speech and opinion.
By YISRAEL MEDAD AND ELI POLLAK \
1/4/2017 10:27:57 PM
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Washington Watch: Revenge is a dish served by Trump
If Netanyahu is invited to the inauguration, perhaps Trump could comp him a suite at the Trump International Hotel.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
1/4/2017 10:30:58 PM
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After Obama, Israel should move closer to Moscow
Far too many American Jews would have no problem with Israel being destroyed, just as they would have no problem with America being destroyed.
By TODD WOOD \
1/4/2017 10:33:38 PM
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Ex-Senator Coats is top candidate for director of national intelligence
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 10:50:41 PM
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Democrats join Senate condemnation of Obama-backed UN Israel resolution
Trump ally moves to remove reference to two-states from House resolution text.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/4/2017 11:12:58 PM
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Republicans make repealing Obamacare 'first order of business'
By REUTERS \
1/4/2017 11:06:59 PM
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Well-known Israeli comedy actor gives up showbiz to pursue start-up career
Halfon eventually decided in 2015 to take a break from show business and shift his focus exclusively into one goal, which was to launch a start-up around one of his ideas.
By MICHAEL ZEFF \
1/4/2017 11:37:59 PM
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ALEH rehabilitation hospital in Negev to reduce health, welfare gap in South
ALEH Negev-Nahalat Eran has since 2005 provided a continuum of residential care for more than 200 children with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/4/2017 11:40:31 PM