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IDF aircraft strikes rocket launching cell in Gaza
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/31/2011 12:29:20 AM
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IDF prepares for Gaza escalation as ceasefire attempted
Gov't approves expansion of military responses; schools across south closed for second day; rocket fire resumes following brief period of calm.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/31/2011 12:49:45 AM
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IDF aircraft strike rocket launching cell in Gaza
Military responds to continued rocket fire from Gaza into South; gov't approves expansion of military responses; schools across southern cities to be closed for second day, despite assurances from Home Front Command.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/31/2011 1:06:01 AM
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Arab League hands Syria plan to end unrest
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 1:10:42 AM
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Arab League presents Syria with plan for ending uprising
Plan involves Cairo talks between Syrian authorities, opposition; 61 civilians, 30 soldiers dead in latest clashes.
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 1:19:57 AM
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Bosnia US embassy attacker says he acted alone
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 1:26:27 AM
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Cabinet approves Trajtenberg taxation recommendations
Customs duties to be gradually removed, fathers of young children to get breaks – but high earners will suffer tax increases.
By NADAV SHEMER \
10/31/2011 1:41:35 AM
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Safed rejoices as country’s 5th medical faculty opens
North looks forward to influx of doctors, students.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/31/2011 1:52:51 AM
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PA gains Arab backing for UNESCO membership request
Palestinians claim they have enough votes to gain acceptance into UN organization; Foreign Ministry: It would be a "tragedy" if bid passes.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH, TOVAH LAZAROFF AND REUTERS \
10/31/2011 2:10:27 AM
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UK's Cameron warns against talking down global economy
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 2:41:06 AM
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Analysis: How Islamic Jihad is becoming a threat to Hamas
With help of Iran and Syria, Islamic Jihad has become a major player in Palestinian arena; group's leaders received as VIPs in Arab capitals.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
10/31/2011 2:49:54 AM
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UN says Cyprus talks positive, productive
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 2:53:50 AM
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Peres warns Hamas: Rocket fire threatens its existence
President pays tribute to courage and stoicism of the residents of the South, saying that they have displayed exemplary bravery.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
10/31/2011 3:03:50 AM
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‘Don’t test us,’ PM warns Gaza
Gov’t official: Retaliation policy unchanged since Schalit swap.
By HERB KEINON \
10/31/2011 3:08:07 AM
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Comment: Kamm sentence a deterrent against leaks
The whole military system is based on young, motivated people in complex, confidential positions that allow them access to classified data.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
10/31/2011 3:20:53 AM
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‘Social justice’ movement postpones nationwide strike
Announcement comes after low turnout at rallies; movement set to launch series of activities to mark opening of Knesset winter session.
By BEN HARTMAN \
10/31/2011 3:33:32 AM
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Terror victims’ NGO to publish terrorist database
Exclusive: Online list will be first centralized archive; Almagor hopes website will deter future prisoner swaps.
By MELANIE LIDMAN \
10/31/2011 3:51:47 AM
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Treasury designates NIS 300m. for health basket expansion
Move comes amid criticism allocation won’t meet needs; Health Ministry suggests spending a portion on reducing copayments for the poor.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/31/2011 4:06:59 AM
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Analysis: Crippling Iran’s Central Bank
The Obama administration would have to twist Europe’s economic arms to join in the sanctions against CBI.
By Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post correspondent \
10/31/2011 4:18:42 AM
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Archeologists condemn J’lem Museum of Tolerance
Arab leaders say museum's site, opposite Independence Park, is a Muslim cemetery from the 12th century.
By MELANIE LIDMAN \
10/31/2011 4:30:11 AM
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Judge quashes indictment of pugilistic priest
Greek Orthodox cleric was sued for punching haredi man who spat in his direction in 2008.
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/31/2011 4:38:59 AM
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First ‘Jewish Federation of Israel’ to make debut at GA
"It’s time for Israelis to be less dependent on overseas help," says Takdim Director Arik Rosenblum.
By Gil Stern Stern SHEFLER \
10/31/2011 4:48:41 AM
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Report: Republican Cain accused of inappropriate behavior
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 4:51:43 AM
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Hap J’lem suffers another setback
Reds lose at home to Ashkelon; Holon dominates Bnei Hasharon; Rishon tames Habika’a.
By ALLON SINAI \
10/31/2011 5:06:19 AM
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Betar continues downward spiral with loss to Ramat Hasharon
Matters have gone from bad to worse in recent weeks for Betar, with Yuval Naim’s team winless in its past six encounters.
By ALLON SINAI \
10/31/2011 5:11:55 AM
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Blast near UN building in Afghan city Kandahar
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 5:50:04 AM
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Three Afghans killed in Kandahar city suicide attack
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 6:00:13 AM
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Knesset session to open with Schalits, Leef present
Likud MK Hotovely: Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin should have also invited terror bereaved families upset by Schalit deal to plenum.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/31/2011 6:24:58 AM
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Knesset Speaker's Prize awarded to free loan advocate
"This prize goes to those who give with all their heart to the helpless ones among us," Rivlin says.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/31/2011 6:35:40 AM
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US police officials in Israel for counter-terrorism program
ADL sponsors visit by officials from American northeast; participant "will learn first-hand how Israel deals with terror."
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/31/2011 6:44:42 AM
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Kyrgyz PM set to win tense presidential vote
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 6:46:00 AM
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Cabinet advances plans to create new Negev towns
Green groups argue government would be wiser to strengthen existing southern communities.
By SHARON UDASIN \
10/31/2011 6:53:44 AM
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Pakistan denies spying on German forces in Afghanistan
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 6:59:32 AM
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Kadima Youth post signs on Route 1 calling for new budget
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 7:50:55 AM
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Qantas resumes flights grounded by labor dispute
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 8:27:54 AM
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Rivlin: Knesset neglected social issues for many years
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 8:40:07 AM
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Vilna'i: The escalation in the South is coming to an end
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 8:46:03 AM
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Rivlin: Knesset neglected social issues for many years
Social justice protests put long-ignored affairs on the table, says Knesset speaker; Knesset winter session to open with Schalits and Leef present.
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND LAHAV HARKOV \
10/31/2011 8:49:28 AM
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Barak: IDF doesn't heed empty calls for cease fires
Defense minister says Islamic Jihad, Hamas must stop firing rockets before Israel adheres to cease fire, IDF not interested in returning to Gaza.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 8:52:55 AM
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Russia: No 'radical' amendments left in Georgia WTO bid
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 8:59:32 AM
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IDF demolishes four West Bank outpost homes near Bat Ayin
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/31/2011 10:21:45 AM
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Police raid nearly two dozen drug dealers, seize assets
By BEN HARTMAN \
10/31/2011 9:35:59 AM
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Barak: We don't heed empty calls for cease fires
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 9:53:52 AM
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Untangling the Web: Covering Schalit's release, online
The prisoner exchange deal with Hamas didn't exactly take us by surprise, but it did highlight some fundamental issues of ethical journalism.
By elana kirsh \
10/31/2011 12:56:03 PM
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Attorney Yaakov Weinroth is acquitted in tax bribery trial
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 10:16:04 AM
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IDF razes four West Bank outpost homes near Bat Ayin
Move come as settlers warn of large-scale demolitions in the near future; Gush Etzion official: Army should be protecting, not attacking Israelis.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 10:37:32 AM
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Jaffa: Restaurant vandalized in price tag attack
By BEN HARTMAN \
10/31/2011 10:39:43 AM
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Jaffa restaurant vandalized in suspected 'price tag' attack
"Price tag," "Kahane was right" found spray painted; police looking into possible arson; restaurant manager says cooler heads will prevail.
By BEN HARTMAN \
10/31/2011 10:53:37 AM
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Manbar, who sold Iran weapons, to be released from prison
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 11:26:09 AM
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A-G: Manbar will be released early from prison
After serving 14 years of 16-year sentence for selling Iran chemicals, weapons know-how, Manbar is assessed to no longer be a threat.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 11:34:53 AM
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UNESCO to vote on Palestinian membership
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 11:59:07 AM
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Steinitz: Black storm clouds gathering over our economy
Finance Minister expresses concerns about 2012; Finance Committee “offended” that government turned to Trajtenberg and not Knesset.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/31/2011 12:10:51 PM
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Steinitz: Black storm clouds are gathering over our economy
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/31/2011 12:09:59 PM
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With future for Gaddafi son unknown, Niger wary
Saif al-Islam, 39, is desperately seeking to avoid the fate of his father, who was beaten, abused and shot by forces of Libya's National Transitional Council.
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 12:16:33 PM
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Suspected suicide bomber attacks Kazakh oil city
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 12:40:12 PM
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UN says Cyprus talks positive, productive
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 1:08:35 PM
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Report: Tunisia issues arrest warrant for Arafat widow
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 1:21:01 PM
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80-year-old Palestinian woman injured in rock throwing
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 1:27:04 PM
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Iran parliament renews move to summon Ahmadinejad
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 1:33:03 PM
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Top attorney Jacob Weinroth acquitted of bribery
Judge: "Weinroth lacks guilty mind needed for conviction"; co-defendant tax official Yehoshua Vita convicted of breach of trust, fraud.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
10/31/2011 1:52:17 PM
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'Tunisia issues arrest warrant for Arafat's widow, Suha'
Tunisian Justice Ministry spokesman tells AFP Yasser Arafat's wife is wanted on corruption charges; Tunisian citizenship was revoked in 2007.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 2:00:37 PM
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JNF to launch parks and nature reserves clean up campaign
By Gil Stern Stern SHEFLER \
10/31/2011 3:35:40 PM
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Arms dealer to Iran, Manbar, released from prison
After serving 14 years of 16-year sentence for selling chemicals, weapons know-how, Nachum Manbar is assessed to no longer be a threat.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 2:15:31 PM
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Gaza missiles: Testing our resolve
By ISI LEIBLER \
10/31/2011 2:19:00 PM
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Lieberman: Israel won't make any more compromises to the PA
By LAHAV HARKOV AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 2:43:03 PM
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UNESCO gives Palestinians full membership
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 2:47:26 PM
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UNESCO votes to grant Palestinians full membership
First UN agency Palestinians have sought to join as full member passes motion; 107 vote in favor; US, Canada, Germany vote against.
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 2:56:40 PM
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Lieberman: Israel won't make any more compromises
Foreign minister tells faction meeting Israel's goal should be "to take down Hamas," says "they must be taken down as soon as possible."
By LAHAV HARKOV AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 2:58:57 PM
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Big Brother/Big Sister comes to Israel
Hundreds of children in Israel grow up in single-parent homes. Aware of the growing need in Israel for mature mentors for lonely children, Libby Reichman decided to open a local branch of the successful mentoring program Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
By ESTERA WIEJA \
10/31/2011 4:11:24 PM
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The true guardians of Jerusalem
Christians and Jews in Jerusalem have suffered under Muslim religious demands that non-believers were to be dhimmis – second-class to Islamic believers.
By JERRY KLINGER \
10/31/2011 4:11:24 PM
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Lieberman: Cut all ties with PA over UNESCO membership
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 3:36:39 PM
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Report: Rocket warning siren is sounded in Ashkelon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 3:34:17 PM
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FM: Palestinians will not see any more Israeli compromises
Lieberman says that Israel will not make any more concessions to Palestinians in peace talks; says Hamas must be taken down.
By LAHAV HARKOV, MICHAEL OMER-MAN AND JPOST.COM ST \
10/31/2011 3:42:59 PM
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A calm defense of Christian Zionism
The World Council of Churches has been at the forefront of a crusade against the Christian pro-Israel community, many of whom once stood with the Jewish State.
By DAVID PARSONS \
10/31/2011 4:11:24 PM
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Yemeni militants deny death of senior Qaida member
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 3:53:55 PM
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Foreign Ministry says it'll reconsider UNESCO cooperation
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/31/2011 3:56:24 PM
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Rocket fired from Gaza explodes south of Ashkelon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 4:02:39 PM
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Yemeni militant group denies death of al-Qaida member
Ansar al-Sharia distributes leaflets calling al-Banna's killing "lies," claims responsibility for blast at France's Total gas pipeline.
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 4:08:25 PM
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Rivlin: Social protest movement caught Knesset off guard
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 4:17:52 PM
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Peres: Social justice is for everyone, including haredim
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 4:29:03 PM
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Netanyahu at Knesset: Nuclear Iran is still major threat
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 4:54:16 PM
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Putting one family above the nation
The fact that some MKs who opposed the Schalit deal nevertheless kept silent at the family’s request was a betrayal of their duty as the public’s elected representatives.
By EVELYN GORDON \
10/31/2011 5:03:55 PM
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Rocket lands south of Ashkelon, breaking lull in violence
Siren sounds before Kassam falls, no injuries, damages reported; overnight IDF strikes rocket launching cell after 3 rockets fired from Gaza.
By JPOST.COM STAFF, YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/31/2011 5:05:54 PM
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Netanyahu at Knesset: Nuclear Iran is still major threat
At opening of Knesset winter session, prime minister stresses need "to build Israel's strength in order to counter challenges that lie ahead."
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND LAHAV HARKOV \
10/31/2011 5:08:23 PM
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PM: I hope Turkey, Israel will find way to improve ties
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 5:37:18 PM
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Daphni Leef: Its going to be a hot winter at the Knesset
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 5:40:42 PM
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NATO says will not intervene in Syria
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 5:48:24 PM
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Rice: Palestinian vote 'deeply damaging' to UNESCO
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 5:50:24 PM
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Livni slams PM in Knesset, says he's strengthening Hamas
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 5:51:22 PM
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Danon calls on US to cut off UNESCO aid now PA a member
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 6:19:29 PM
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Kassam rocket fired from Gaza lands in Sdot Negev area
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 6:34:43 PM
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A crowded world's population hits 7 billion
With world's population more than doubling over last half century, experts say providing basics such as food, water is becoming a growing concern.
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 6:43:53 PM
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7 rockets fired from Gaza land in Beersheba area
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 6:38:45 PM
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Iron Dome system intercepts Grad rocket over Beersheba
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/31/2011 6:50:54 PM
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Rockets from Gaza hit Beersheba, Sderot, Sha'ar Hanegev
4 projectiles fired in total in latest attack; Iron Dome system intercepts Grad over Beersheba, air raid sirens heard; Kassam falls in Ashkelon earlier, breaking lull in attacks; none hurt, no damage reported.
By JPOST.COM STAFF, YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/31/2011 7:00:22 PM
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Rockets from Gaza fired at Sdeort, Sha'ar Hanegev
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/31/2011 7:06:33 PM
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Police arrest 4th suspect in Tuba Zanghariya mosque attack
By BEN HARTMAN \
10/31/2011 7:50:11 PM
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Abbas: UNESCO membership shows support for freedom, justice
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 7:26:23 PM
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US raps UNESCO vote; lawmakers urge aid cut
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 7:28:45 PM
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'UNESCO decision shows support for freedom, justice'
Abbas welcomes UN's cultural agency decision to accept Palestinian Authority as member, says "vote is for the sake of peace."
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 7:39:22 PM
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US cuts off UNESCO funding after Palestinian vote
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 7:42:11 PM
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US law enforcement chiefs learn counter-terrorism Israel
American law enforcement officials regularly visit Israel to learn how to tighten homeland security; after 9/11 they had to move fast to boost expertise.
By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN / THE MEDIA LINE \
10/31/2011 7:47:29 PM
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4th suspect held in torching of Beduin village mosque
Police say man is 20-year-old from Samaria, who was arrested in W. Bank settlement of Yitzhar; remand extension to be requested.
By BEN HARTMAN \
10/31/2011 8:00:59 PM
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Schalit family asks media to back off, leave Mitzpe Hila
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/31/2011 8:03:46 PM
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Gantz: Threats outweigh opportunities from Arab spring
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/31/2011 8:23:03 PM
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US cuts off UNESCO funding after Palestinian vote
Washington won't make planned $60 million transfer for UN cultural agency, State Department says; FM: Israel should cut ties with PA.
By REUTERS AND LAHAV HARKOV \
10/31/2011 8:34:46 PM
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'Pro-Israel' Egyptian blogger becomes a cause celebre
Previously shunned for views on Israel, activists adopt prisoner of conscience after authorities send him to psychiatric hospital.
By THE MEDIA LINE \
10/31/2011 8:42:43 PM
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Gantz: Threats outweigh opportunities from Arab spring
IDF chief tells high-ranking operational commanders "big risks could not be taken during this period of instability."
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/31/2011 8:47:42 PM
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Egypt to ratify anti-corruption law in days, minister says
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 9:05:09 PM
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Officials cancel school in Ashdod, Ashkelon, Beersheba
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 9:14:47 PM
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NGO accuses state of forcing Palestinians out of e.J'lem
The Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions demands a UN inquiry; says that Israeli policy in east J'lem may constitute a war crime.
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 9:43:37 PM
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PM: We'll attack anyone who tries to harm our citizens
In opening Knesset session, PM says security about ability to both attack and defend; Livni: PM not a tough negotiator, there are no negotiations.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/31/2011 9:47:54 PM
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A 'Cut' above the rest
Filmmaker Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon’s latest documentary takes a powerful look at the practice of infant circumcision from a uniquely Jewish perspective.
By REBECCA WALD \
10/31/2011 10:14:34 PM
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School cancelled in southern cities due to rocket attacks
Classes cancelled in Ashdod, Beersheba, Gan Yavne; 4 projectiles fired in total in latest attack; Iron Dome system intercepts Grad over Beersheba; none hurt, no damage reported; US ambassador condemns continued barrage.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN AND TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/31/2011 10:27:59 PM
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Two evils don't make a right
The unholy alliance of the Assad family with the Muslim Brotherhood would create a tag-team of evil to rob Syrians of their freedom.
By FARID GHADRY \
10/31/2011 10:30:24 PM
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73 Egyptians get suspended sentence for Cairo embassy raid
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 10:38:01 PM
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Iran's mystery banker in Canada
Khavari’s banking career has been nothing short of brilliant. Many companies he has been affiliated with have been blacklisted by the United Nations.
By AVI JORISCH \
10/31/2011 10:43:49 PM
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Egyptians protest, anger mounts over blogger arrest
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 10:44:10 PM
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Kassam rocket fired from Gaza explodes near Ashkelon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 11:03:25 PM
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In praise of liberal arts
Number of university students opting to study humanities decreases yet again to just 7.5%; after the army Israelis tend to pursue "no nonsense" subjects.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
10/31/2011 11:12:06 PM
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Chasing Ilan Grapel
BY Marc Goldberg \
10/31/2011 11:12:00 PM
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Kokia succeeds Mor-Yosef at Hadassah Medical Organization
“I undertake this responsibility with appreciation, awe for HMO’s pioneering contributions to Israel, its medical system,” says new director general.
By JUDY SIEGEL \
10/31/2011 11:30:06 PM
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Avoiding ‘finger cramp’ when measuring blood oxygen
Steller Startups: The uniqueness of the Oxitone Wearable Pulse Oximeter is "its ability to measure pulse rate and oxygen saturation without hindering wires and painful clips."
By DAVID SHAMAH \
10/31/2011 11:31:24 PM
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Abdul Raheem al-Keeb elected Libya's interim PM
By REUTERS \
10/31/2011 11:36:26 PM
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Schools now recycling 17% more bottles
Successful programs encourage children to gather recycables.
By SHARON UDASIN \
10/31/2011 11:38:42 PM
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Inner cabinet to mull PA sanctions in light of UNESCO vote
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/31/2011 11:46:22 PM
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Henin launches Dead Sea protection bill
Environment experts call bill a "step in the right direction"; aims to preserve sea, maintain salty waters.
By SHARON UDASIN \
10/31/2011 11:53:07 PM