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Likud panel vote goes against Feiglin
Central committee approves Netanyahu's request to change the party's primary voting system.
SHELLY PAZ \
12/3/2008 12:36:40 AM
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Labor likely to have few Arab reps - if any - in next Knesset
Only the 15th and 16th slots are reserved for Arab and Druse candidates, respectively.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
12/3/2008 12:41:38 AM
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'They thought of themselves last'
Beloved Chabad emissaries Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg are buried on the Mount of Olives.
TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/3/2008 12:43:00 AM
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Mumbai doctor finds no signs of torture on Chabad House bodies
Dr. Gajanan Chawan casts doubt on earlier report.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/3/2008 12:44:10 AM
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Israel urges EU: Reconsider Syria ties
The union says it feels a need to respond to a number of positive moves made by Syria recently.
HERB KEINON \
12/3/2008 12:45:24 AM
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Waiting 'forever' in a Hebron home
Atmosphere in Beit Hashalom was mix of boredom and spontaneous chaos.
ABE SELIG \
12/3/2008 12:46:41 AM
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Justice Ministry told army to evict Beit Hashalom settlers in 30 days
"A significant deviation from this would require very grave circumstances or reasons," writes ministry official.
DAN IZENBERG \
12/3/2008 12:47:38 AM
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Fischer may head NY Federal Reserve
Bank of Israel chief listed by 'Wall Street Journal' as possible replacement for Timothy Geithner.
Allison Hoffman, New York and Sharon Wrobel \
12/3/2008 12:48:59 AM
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Chabad: Vengeance through kindness
Six Mumbai victims laid to rest; Rivka Holtzberg's father: She was 5 months pregnant when murdered.
Matthew Wagner \
12/3/2008 12:50:11 AM
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PA to purge Hamas-controlled councils
The move, planned for coming weeks, could help Abbas extend term in office after it expires January 9.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
12/3/2008 12:51:18 AM
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Analysis: From party of government to laughingstock
If Labor can't run its own primary, voters might ask, how can it run the country?
David Horovitz \
12/3/2008 12:52:44 AM
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'God is always guiding me,' she used to say
Family of Mexican at tail end of aliya process incensed by Nat'l Insurance Institute's decision not to recognize her as Israeli.
TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/3/2008 12:56:18 AM
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A link in our family's chain is broken, victim's brother sobs
Haviv Rettig Gur \
12/3/2008 12:57:25 AM
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American Chabad House victim laid to rest in J'lem
Thousands attend funeral of father of eight who was killed while studying Torah.
Etgar Lefkovits \
12/3/2008 12:59:00 AM
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Truck driver killed in hit-and-run accident
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 1:30:04 AM
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Man shoots wife, other man in Petah Tikva, killing the latter
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 5:19:36 AM
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Indian Police: Mumbai gunmen came by sea from Pakistan
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Five Filipino troops killed in communist attack
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Roman Polanski requests dismissal of sex charge
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European Hoops: Still winless in Eurocup, Bnei Hasharon falls in Greece
Ariel Beit-Halachmi's team defeated 84-71 by Aris Thessaloniki.
ALLON SINAI \
12/3/2008 7:01:34 AM
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Local Hoops: Maccabi TA welcomes Elton Brown
Team signs center until the end of the season.
ALLON SINAI \
12/3/2008 7:02:50 AM
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Sinai Says: Sela at a crossroads
Sela has fallen 53 places in just six weeks and has effectively set himself back more than a year.
ALLON SINAI \
12/3/2008 7:04:47 AM
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Soccer: My Office fights back to stun D.C.
Shimi Goldstein leads a remarkable comeback in Week 2 of the Moshiko Soccer League.
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Thai airports reopening after PM ousted by court
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IDF soldiers arrest 14 wanted Palestinians in the West Bank
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 7:41:10 AM
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Jerusalem: Arab resident stabbed and seriously wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 7:52:52 AM
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Man kills friend, shoots wife, self
28-year-old shoots his estranged wife, and a friend who tries to interfere, before attempting suicide.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 8:25:37 AM
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Man murdered Tuesday nigh identified as Andrei Metusov, 28
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 8:40:42 AM
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Police search for suspects in Arab stabbing
Victim says he was accosted by men with kippot who asked for the time before stabbing him repeatedly.
Etgar Lefkovits \
12/3/2008 9:13:12 AM
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Bomb strikes minibus in Baghdad, killing one
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India suspects to be tried in Pakistan
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Jerusalem high-speed train back on track
Project initially estimated to cost NIS 2.8b, but after 2008 reevaluation, cost jumped to nearly NIS 6b.
SHARON WROBEL \
12/3/2008 9:53:53 AM
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Jordanian rate cuts go into effect
This serves as an indication that the cash-strapped Arab kingdom was being hard hit by the global financial crisis.
AMMAN \
12/3/2008 9:59:26 AM
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Auto sales hit new lows; GM's plunge 41%
A dreary economy, swooning consumer confidence and tight credit markets have combined to keep consumers out of vehicle showrooms this year.
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Eight mortar shells land in western Negev; power line damaged
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 10:12:57 AM
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Oops! Casino makes $29m. mistake
A casino gambled and lost - big time. Now it's asking thousands of customers to give it a break.
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Body-swap illusion tricks mind in new study
Neuroscientists show how they got volunteers wearing virtual reality goggles to experience illusion of swapping bodies with a mannequin and a real person.
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Exports drop 7% from August-October
The fall in industrial exports during the three-month period was led by a sharp decline of 9% in hi-tech exports.
SHARON WROBEL \
12/3/2008 10:17:00 AM
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IMF starts discussions in Israel
Over 10 days the IMF delegation will meet with senior officials from the Finance Ministry, banks, and the Manufacturers Association of Israel.
SHARON WROBEL \
12/3/2008 10:20:04 AM
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Israel Discount Bank cuts 650 outsourced workers
The layoffs are part of the bank's restructuring plan, which will come into effect in early 2009.
SHARON WROBEL \
12/3/2008 10:21:36 AM
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Report: Young doctors still too tired for safety
Sleep deprivation fogs the brain, a problem that can lead to serious medical mistakes.
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Your Taxes: Israel's bailout plan
One of the proposed measures is tax legislation to stimulate the inflow of capital into Israel and investment in the capital market.
LEON HARRIS \
12/3/2008 10:33:08 AM
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'Pizem autopsy reinforces Ron's version'
Forensics report says grandfather likely to have killed the girl by slapping her across the face.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 10:35:51 AM
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What's News in the EU: EC welcomes new rules on switching bank accounts
The new rules have been developed in response to an invitation from the Commission announced in the "Single Market for 21st Century Europe" package.
ARI SYRQUIN \
12/3/2008 10:37:36 AM
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Palestinians fire Kassam rocket at western Negev; none wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 10:44:48 AM
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Security issues top India Inc.'s concerns
While few say the recent terrorist attacks will derail India's economy, there are concerns that foreign investment will decline.
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Some US travelers cancel plans to visit India
The Department of State has issued a travel alert for India, and it's unclear how long it will take for tourism to the region to bounce back.
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Gates: Military looks to accelerate Iraq pullout
Gates says military commanders looking at ways to more quickly pull troops out of Iraq in light of 16-month timetable of Obama's campaign.
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Rice in India: Pakistan must show 'resolve and urgency'
Pakistan's president says any of the 20 suspects wanted by India would be tried in Pakistan if there is evidence of wrongdoing.
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Veteran NU-NRP MK Yitzhak Levy resigns from political life
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 11:31:01 AM
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Following her instincts
Emily Karpel says her electro-pop sound is part of the change that's coming to the local music scene.
ASI GAL \
12/3/2008 11:39:43 AM
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Britain: Attacks show need to help Pakistan
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'Waltz with Bashir' gets more prizes
It won the Grand Prize at the Tokyo FILMeX Competition, where the jury called it "a film which provokes a very strong impact on the audience."
HANNAH BROWN \
12/3/2008 12:23:42 PM
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Three-year culture budget set
The agreement with the Finance ministry provides an incremental annual increase to the country's budget for culture.
HELEN KAYE \
12/3/2008 12:28:20 PM
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The (mild) battle for Beit Hashalom
Police come in through main door; surprised, settlers don't have time to hurl nail-laced potatoes.
TOVAH LAZAROFF and YAAKOV KATZ \
12/3/2008 12:29:41 PM
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Syrian president meets Lebanese Christian leader
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Rice: Mumbai attacks could bear al-Qaida's stamp
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Liver of dead toddler saves the life of another baby from Yarka
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 1:09:02 PM
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Ahmadinejad: Iranian economy in danger
President acknowledging publicly for first time that tumbling oil prices are gouging Iran's economy.
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PM: Hebron rioters a threat to democracy
Olmert and Peres say rule of law mst be asserted in Hebron; PM promises evacuation of Beit Hashalom.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 1:53:20 PM
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Palestinians fire two Kassam rockets at western Negev; no wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 2:09:53 PM
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Unexpected guests
Judging by reactions from British-Muslim participants in a recent multi-faith tour of the country, there could be a potential market.
michael green \
12/3/2008 2:33:06 PM
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Muslim tourism on the rise?
KSENIA SVETLOVA \
12/3/2008 2:35:02 PM
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Border Police reverses arrest policy in Hebron
Decision follows "pogroms against Palestinians" in Hebron; Barak to try compromise with Yesha leaders.
YAAKOV LAPPIN, YAAKOV KATZ and TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/3/2008 2:37:51 PM
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East London: A unique ethnic balance
michael green \
12/3/2008 2:37:53 PM
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Home to the next generation
Opening of Hillel Houses across Israel has met with enormous success - also among native-born Israelis.
Daniella Hoffman \
12/3/2008 2:52:49 PM
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Brown's brief agenda stokes 2009 election talk
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Muslims, Jews and turkeys
How I found a reason to give thanks, and how it doesn't matter at all that it was in a tiny Jaffa apartment.
Talia Raphael \
12/3/2008 3:44:10 PM
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Brazil selling 100 missiles to Pakistan
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'This is what we brought out of Africa'
Esti Roiter's path to opening an African art gallery in Jaffa began in New York with her parents.
Carl Hoffman \
12/3/2008 3:50:22 PM
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Bill Clinton: Hard for Hillary to give up Senate
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Brazil officials approve sale of 100 missiles to Pakistan
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Russian warship to cross Panama Canal for first time since WWII
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Police find explosives at Mumbai train station, none wounded
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Qatari NGO to send next ship bound for Gaza Strip
HERB KEINON \
12/3/2008 4:17:57 PM
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Israeli-Arabs plan to sail to Gaza from Jaffa
Israeli-Arabs plan to leave from Jaffa; Qatari NGO to send boat; Libyan boat turned away on Monday.
HERB KEINON \
12/3/2008 4:34:14 PM
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Israeli-Arabs say they'll go to Gaza by boat
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Rice: Pakistan has a 'special responsibility' to help with Mumbai probe
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Childbirth expert: Doulas and training
Vol XXIX: I am a doula trainee, starting a midwifery program next year. I would love to shadow a midwife, or voluntarily assist at births, without pay. I was hoping you could give me names of home-birth midwives I could contact in the Jerusalem area?
Rachelle Oseran \
12/3/2008 5:03:56 PM
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Barkat takes over as capital's mayor
Vows to work tirelessly to bring 'back hope' to Jerusalem; calls city's youth "oxygen for success."
Etgar Lefkovits \
12/3/2008 5:19:14 PM
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French aid worker freed in Afghanistan
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Editor of extremist Web site indicted in Hungary
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Egyptian official lashes out at Hamas
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PA: Tensions in Hebron could erupt
PA officials: Abbas considering calling on UN Security Council to hold urgent meeting on matter.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
12/3/2008 5:55:25 PM
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Lebanese Christian leader reconciles with Syria
As acting PM and military commander in 1989, Michel Aoun fought against Syrian troops in Lebanon, but was driven into exile.
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Defense Ministry in contact with Yesha Council over Hebron situation
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 6:36:02 PM
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Ra'anana: Post office in city robbed at gunpoint
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 6:40:06 PM
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Midfielder handed five-match ban for Nazi salute
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Merkel thinks Obama will follow Annapolis
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Obama names Richardson to head Commerce
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Attorney general: US can prosecute Mumbai gunman
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Demonstrators demand access to Gilad Schalit
Demonstrators outside Shikma prison try to stop Palestinians visiting their husbands in jail.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/3/2008 7:59:02 PM
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Ben-Eliezer: Force must be exerted against Hebron rioters
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 8:03:56 PM
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Pakistan army says air strikes kill 30 militants
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Two men wounded in Tel Aviv gunfight; police arrest suspects
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 8:49:29 PM
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US envoy arrives in Singapore for disarmament talks with North Korea
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Livni: Israel cannot be a state with areas like the Wild West
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 8:57:58 PM
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US appeals court upholds $156 million terrorism verdict
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British PM to meet with Olmert, Fayad separately in London
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London gallery shows anti-Semitism in Arab media
The exhibition shows the frequent use of classic anti-Semitism to demonize the State of Israel.
JONNY PAUL, JPost correspondent \
12/3/2008 9:28:25 PM
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S. Africa Jews upset over anti-Israel petition
Zionist Federation blasts South African president for signing petition equating Israel with apartheid.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
12/3/2008 9:30:03 PM
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Court rules Alperon foe will remain in custody
Police spokesman tells 'Post' confidential documents were presented in bid to keep Mulner in custody.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/3/2008 9:34:26 PM
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Let Feiglin be Feiglin
Major parties must embrace a welcoming, big-tent philosophy.
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What future for Ekaterina?
In Rustavi, once the industrial capital of Georgia, a desperate Jewish community faces crime and poverty.
Ruth Eglash \
12/3/2008 9:43:32 PM
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December 4: Crazy criterion
I am a recent oleh, and I may be hopelessly naive, but why don't we just elect someone whom we think would be best for us?
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Fundamentally Freund: France vs. the Jewish right to reproduce
Jews have a right, 'natural' or otherwise, to live wherever they please.
MICHAEL FREUND \
12/3/2008 9:56:42 PM
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Anti-Semitism is not the same as Islamophobia
There are distinct differences between Islamophobia and anti-Semitism.
CLEMENS HENI \
12/3/2008 9:58:23 PM
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The 'no-parent' kindertransport
The kindertransport showed that the Germans were ready to let Jews out. The fate of the Jews was sealed by both Nazi brutality and the absence of sheltering countries.
Amnon Rubinstein \
12/3/2008 10:00:19 PM
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It's only one house
Even if the settlers are evicted from the disputed building in Hebron, the abusive occupation is only becoming more permanent.
MICHAEL MANEKIN \
12/3/2008 10:01:42 PM
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Rattling the Cage: Mumbai is the exception
Jihad is failing miserably in its attacks against the world.
LARRY DERFNER \
12/3/2008 10:03:34 PM
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Precipitating the next collapse
Even minority who sustained losses in pension fundswere 'compensated' by strong gains in former years.
Daniel Doron \
12/3/2008 10:05:03 PM
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Civil Fights: On Hamas, Israel should practice what it preaches
Israel's own legal system distinguishes between political and military wings of terror organizations.
Evelyn Gordon \
12/3/2008 10:06:28 PM
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Pedestrian killed in traffic accident near Arad
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 10:36:17 PM
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One in 7 children at risk of abuse
Experts: Psychological effects can erode health decades later.
Ruth Eglash \
12/3/2008 10:47:04 PM
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Indian officials: Mumbai gunman was promised cash for his family
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Israel must start reducing greenhouse gas emissions in 2012
Country must start reducing greenhouse gas emissions in 2012.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
12/3/2008 10:49:22 PM
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Better Place, Hawaii sign electric car deal
Better Place hopes to have cars on the road by 2012, the company said in a statement.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
12/3/2008 10:50:10 PM
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Israeli company leading next generation of solar technology
3GSolar may be closest company in the world to offer dye solar cells.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
12/3/2008 10:53:18 PM
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Ovadia Yosef again promises heavenly reward for votes
Matthew Wagner \
12/3/2008 10:54:18 PM
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Gal-On receives support of Sarid, Aloni and Shem-Tov
SHELLY PAZ \
12/3/2008 10:54:55 PM
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Herzog is big winner in Labor primary
Most ministers make top 10 - except for Majadle, who may leave party.
SHELLY PAZ \
12/3/2008 10:55:38 PM
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Yitzhak Levy won't run for seat in next Knesset
JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/3/2008 10:57:19 PM
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Bodies of 24 Somali migrants found on Yemen's coast
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Think-tank comments on Iran worry Israel
US research, which was prepared for Obama, to be focus of Saban Forum in Washington this weekend.
HILARY LEILA KRIEGER and HERB KEINON \
12/3/2008 11:25:47 PM
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Party aims to improve Arabs' daily life
New party, Hizb al-Wasat al-Arabi, to focus on citizens, rather than international or regional issues.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
12/3/2008 11:31:37 PM
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Shoval: World will learn to embrace Netanyahu
Likud's veteran diplomat says there was genuine chemistry between party's chairman and Obama.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/3/2008 11:35:50 PM
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Health officials slam WHO over alleged bias
Israeli public health experts say number of permits into Israel for sick Gazans has actually gone up.
DAN IZENBERG \
12/3/2008 11:59:45 PM