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White House 'welcomes' Israeli position on settlements, amid expansion
Despite the administration's earlier characterizations of settlement construction as "unhelpful," Israel has approved over 10,000 new homes in Israeli settlements since Trump took office.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
5/31/2018 12:05:55 AM
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Gilboa/Galil upsets Jerusalem in Game 1
Defending-champion Hapoel falls in quarterfinal opener; Holon goes up on Eilat in first-round series
By ALLON SINAI \
5/31/2018 12:21:19 AM
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Report: U.S. to slap tariffs soon on steel, aluminum from EU
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 12:40:17 AM
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Manhattan prosecutor: Film producer Harvey Weinstein indicted for rape
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 12:54:54 AM
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For the first time, most of 2018’s EMET Prize laureates are women
“Last year there were no female winners, so I called on women, through the media, to apply for the prize,” Ilana Ashkenazi, director of the EMET Prize organization, said.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/31/2018 12:58:38 AM
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Israel looks for ways to say ‘yes’ to extradition requests
Justice Ministry International Law Division Director Yuval Kaplinsky defended Israel's liberal extradition policy in a rare public appearance.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/31/2018 7:05:51 AM
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Despite alignment with Israel, Arab powers still spreading antisemitism
Kuwait remains one of the 10 most antisemitic countries in the world and Qatari media publish antisemitic material, a US State Department report said.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
5/31/2018 1:40:27 AM
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Pompeo: US committed to 'irreversible denuclearization'
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 2:06:58 AM
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Hayut decision sets back settlers, contradicts A-G and ex-justice
The main event and ruling over the Settlements Regulations Law are still yet to come next week.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/31/2018 4:15:06 AM
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District court mediates end to paramedical workers’ strike
During the hearing, the judge expressed solidarity with the workers’ struggle.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/31/2018 3:03:03 AM
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Cuba's new leader praises Maduro in 'solidarity' visit to Venezuela
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 3:12:04 AM
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Report: Attack in Saudi city of Taif kills at least one
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 3:24:26 AM
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Report: UAE jails activist for 10 years over social media posts
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 3:54:06 AM
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NY Times: Ex-FBI official McCabe gives memo on Comey firing to Mueller
Newly reported memo says Trump asked Rosenstein to reference Russia in Comey's firing.
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 4:35:43 AM
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Ex-officials in gymnastics sex abuse scandal subpoenaed by U.S. Senate
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 5:03:41 AM
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Limited violence
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
5/31/2018 8:28:24 AM
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German intelligence agency deems BDS antisemitic
This is believed to be the first instance of a German domestic intelligence agency labeling BDS as antisemitic and a security threat.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/31/2018 5:30:34 AM
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New technologies nurturing Big Brother
By Daniel Grynglas \
5/31/2018 9:24:43 PM
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High-level U.S.-North Korea nuclear talks get underway in New York
White House expects Trump-Kim summit to go ahead June 12
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 5:52:11 AM
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Report: S. Korean prosecutors raid Korean Air headquarters
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 5:56:22 AM
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Israeli official: There will be no second Schalit deal
Yaron Blum, charged with returning Israelis captive in Gaza, told the Knesset that there will be no further prisoner exchanges with Hamas.
By SAMUEL THROPE \
5/31/2018 6:44:53 AM
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KCNA says Russian foreign minister has arrived in North Korea
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 6:57:43 AM
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Assad says U.S. will leave Syria, vows to retake SDF-held areas
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 9:36:51 AM
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WATCH - Gal Gadot: Music video star
Israeli actress appears in new Maroon 5 single alongside a slate of famous female faces.
By AMY SPIRO \
5/31/2018 9:49:54 AM
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Free Gaza!
By Dovid Ben-Meir \
6/3/2018 3:32:03 PM
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Assad: Israel threatening Syria because it is panicking, hysterical
Assad also said that the United States should learn the lesson of Iraq and withdraw from Syria.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
5/31/2018 10:50:04 AM
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Russia's Lavrov meets North Korea's Kim in Pyongyang
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 10:57:09 AM
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Red Cross sends surgeons, supplies to Gaza to treat wounded
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 11:09:05 AM
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Activists demonstrate for aliya rights for Ethiopia's remaining Jews
"I received an identity card from Deri's ministry, but what about my 8,000 brothers?"
By IRIS GEORLETTE/MAARIV,JULIANE HELMHOLD \
5/31/2018 11:47:23 AM
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Russia's Lavrov invites North Korea's Kim to Russia
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 12:06:37 PM
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This week in 60 seconds: Most rockets launched at Israel from Gaza since 2014
Got a minute? Here's the week in review.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2018 1:35:23 PM
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Turkish envoy to Washington returning to U.S. amid Jerusalem row
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 12:46:14 PM
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Report: Russia's Shoigu, Israel's Liberman talk Syrian de-escalation zone
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 12:49:53 PM
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Former Mossad chief: In 2011, Netanyahu ordered 2-week Iran attack plan
The former Mossad chief decided to examine whether the prime minister was even authorized to issue a directive that could drag Israel into the war.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
5/31/2018 1:36:26 PM
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Red Cross sends war surgeons, supplies to 'sinking ship' Gaza
The ICRC will set up a 50-bed surgical unit at Gaza's al-Shifa hospital.
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 1:10:53 PM
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Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 2:17:28 PM
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Palestinians say 500 prisoners in Israeli jails to start hunger strike
A senior Palestinian official said prisoners are working to pressure Israel to end its policy of administrative detention.
By YAMI ROTH / MAARIV,YASSER OKBI/MAARIV \
5/31/2018 2:38:11 PM
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Russia understands Israel won't tolerate Iran on border, Liberman says
Prior to Liberman’s visit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on non-Syrian forces to withdraw the country’s southern border as soon as possible.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/31/2018 9:24:34 PM
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Jerusalem affairs minister announces candidacy for Mayor of Jerusalem
"I am ready to give up my post as a senior minister and member of the security cabinet for Jerusalem because Jerusalem is a supremely important challenge."
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/31/2018 3:49:51 PM
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Labor officials target Arab MK for seeking to nix Zionist institutions
“Shame on you, Zouheir Bahloul. The National Institutions are a major asset to the State of Israel, the Jewish and democratic state."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/31/2018 4:01:33 PM
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Days after Aliya, Chelsea owner Abramovich withdraws UK visa request
Sources close to the businessman said that after receiving Israeli citizenship, he no longer requires a visa to travel to the United Kingdom.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/31/2018 4:10:41 PM
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TAU students protest employment of former minister convicted of indecent assault
Haim Ramon was convicted of forcibly kissing a young female soldier.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
5/31/2018 4:16:12 PM
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Opposition leader: EU should help push Iran out of Syria
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 4:26:34 PM
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Trump says North Korea talks positive, expects Kim letter
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 4:27:44 PM
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Trump says will pardon conservative commentator Dinesh d'Souza
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 4:42:13 PM
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Senior officer: IDF was prepared for latest attack by Islamic Jihad
The IDF spoke to regional council heads and deployed Iron Dome batteries in anticipation of an attack, according to the senior officer.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/31/2018 4:59:59 PM
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Sweets from Sweden: First Swedish bakery in Middle East opens in Tel Aviv
Michael Rothschild was inspired to bring a little piece of his native Sweden to Tel Aviv, and no it wasn't ABBA.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2018 5:07:21 PM
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Sweets from Sweden: First Swedish bakery in Middle East opens in Tel Aviv
Michael Rothschild was inspired to bring a little piece of his native Sweden to Tel Aviv, and no it wasn't ABBA.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2018 5:11:29 PM
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Israel, Britain sign scientific cooperation agreement
Akunis: A clear message against backers of anti-Israel boycotts
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/31/2018 5:14:42 PM
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Sweets from Sweden: First Swedish bakery in Middle East opens in Tel Aviv
Michael Rothschild was inspired to bring a little piece of his native Sweden to Tel Aviv, and no it wasn't ABBA.
By HAGAY HACOHEN,YOCHEVED LAUREN LAUFER \
5/31/2018 5:18:35 PM
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Mark Hamill to present an award at L.A. Israel Film Festival event
Hamill, best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, is slated to arrive on Thursday at the luncheon in Los Angeles.
By AMY SPIRO \
5/31/2018 5:19:48 PM
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Israel state conversion program to continue operations, Bennett says
Education Minister Naftali Bennett (Bayit Yehudi) tweeted that to allow Nativ to close would be “foolish,” and said he would “make every effort in the coming days to prevent this failure.”
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/31/2018 5:46:57 PM
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U.N. warns of 'critical gap' in Syrian refugee aid this year
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 5:49:57 PM
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U.S.-backed SDF says military solution will not work in Syria
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 5:53:04 PM
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Capital’s First Station complex won’t close on Shabbat
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, who has opposed closing the complex on Shabbat but could not muster a majority against it, said he was pleased by the Regional Committee’s decision.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/31/2018 5:57:07 PM
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MKs outraged at planned Knesset panel meeting on Gazan women
The meeting was schedule by Joint List MK Aida Touma-Sliman.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/31/2018 6:05:15 PM
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Report: Iranian forces, Hezbollah prepare to leave southern Syria
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2018 6:09:32 PM
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'Cholent' makes an appearance at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Can you spell cholent?
By AMY SPIRO \
5/31/2018 6:19:43 PM
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Report: Iranian forces, Hezbollah prepare to leave southern Syria
The report comes after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced Monday that the Syrian army should be the only force on the southern border of the country.
By YAMI ROTH / MAARIV \
5/31/2018 6:29:22 PM
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Elkin running for Jerusalem mayor
"I have a job, and I am running anyway because I want to give to the people of Jerusalem."
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/31/2018 6:36:29 PM
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Lebanon working for return of thousands of Syrian refugees
"The stay of Syrians in Lebanon will not go on for a long time. There is intensive work by the political authority."
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 7:00:41 PM
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U.S., N.Korea officials concluded New York meetings -U.S. State Dept
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 7:11:47 PM
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First time ever: Blue whale spotted off the coast of Eilat
A group of marine biologists caught the 20-meter-long mammal on video underwater.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2018 7:13:49 PM
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Senior IDF official: Israel at closest point to war since 2014
"Iran has an interest in escalating the situation in Gaza in light of what is happening in Syria," the senior IDF officer said.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/31/2018 7:35:06 PM
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Arab leaders urge Rivlin, police to seize illegal weapons in community
This year, the guest list was even longer and also included Christian Arabs. It was the largest such presidential Iftar gathering since former president Moshe Katsav established the tradition.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/31/2018 7:37:16 PM
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High Court to hear petitions vs. Settlements Regulations Law on Sunday
The High Court has currently frozen the law, which is perhaps another indicator for a decreased likelihood in the law’s survival.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/31/2018 7:48:42 PM
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High Court: Facebook trials will be in Israel, not California
The ruling could impact over 4.5 million Facebook users.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/31/2018 7:54:53 PM
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Netanyahu speaks with Russia's Putin by phone
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/31/2018 8:37:28 PM
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France's Macron says U.S. tariffs are illegal and a mistake
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 8:49:48 PM
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Everything you need to know about Syria's developments this weekend
As Assad threatens the US, and Russia and Israel discuss Iran, the country’s smoldering conflicts are the calmest in seven years.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
6/1/2018 5:00:01 AM
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'There are no Iranian troops in Syria,' Assad says
“We do not have Iranian troops. We never had,” Assad told Russia Today in a half-an-hour interview on wide array of issues involving his country posted on its web site.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/31/2018 9:34:47 PM
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Let the people expel MKs
The principle the Supreme Court forgot in coming to uphold the relevant legislation.
By SOLON SOLOMON \
5/31/2018 9:56:11 PM
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Jerusalem culture, blue blood and fringe benefits
By LIAT COLLINS \
5/31/2018 9:56:34 PM
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Breaking the glass ceiling
The survey included explicit questions relating to the activities of Reform and Conservative congregations in Israel.
By GILAD KARIV \
5/31/2018 10:01:29 PM
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Grapevine: Combating fake news
It’s headlined “Fake News,” but in actual fact it’s not. It’s an attempt to find an antidote to fake news.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/31/2018 10:04:07 PM
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6 reasons why the US must expand, not withdraw, forces from Syria
We must carefully review the advantages and disadvantages of leaving or staying, especially now that the turmoil in the region is likely to intensify rather than subside.
By ALON BEN-MEIR \
5/31/2018 10:11:48 PM
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Cuts to EU populists will affect us in a big, big way
You may wonder what any of the above has to do with Israel and Jews. Trust me, this is the most significant development in Europe for us in a very, very long time.
By ALEX BENJAMIN \
5/31/2018 10:18:38 PM
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After Gaza: Could Israel have faced its critics better?
So why have none of the Israeli media asked a few creative Israelis how the country could counter Hamas’s public-relations strategy?
By MANFRED GERSTENFELD \
5/31/2018 10:21:48 PM
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Israel’s Iran sensitivity should not be ignored by the EU
The tour will give Netanyahu the opportunity to present Israel’s position on Iran’s nuclear aspirations and its role in destabilizing the Middle East.
By George Tzogopoulos \
5/31/2018 10:42:00 PM
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Report: Netanyahu ordered Shin Bet to tap IDF and Mossad chiefs’ phones
The request by Netanyahu was connected, according to the report, to the leaking of classified material.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/31/2018 10:51:05 PM
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Offer Gaza a Marshall Plan in exchange for demilitarization
The battle for international public opinion is raging.
By NACHMAN SHAI \
5/31/2018 10:53:59 PM
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Why religion and politics cannot mix
Among the more pressing challenges facing Israeli society today is the increasingly disturbing linkage between politics and religion.
By DAVID STAV \
5/31/2018 10:57:16 PM
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U.S.-led protectionism is threat to global economic recovery, Turkish deputy PM says
By REUTERS \
5/31/2018 11:03:06 PM
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Analysis: How Netanyahu ran the Gaza operation alone, without the cabinet
Israel’s response to this week’s escalation in the south was masterminded behind closed doors, without the input of the security cabinet.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
6/1/2018 1:15:56 PM
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The High Court is enjoying a momentary day in the sun
The Israeli legal establishment believes it is in a much stronger position defending itself against complaints of war crimes at the Gaza border than it was in 2014.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/1/2018 10:28:10 PM
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Iran’s response: The ‘strategy of tension’
Iran enjoyed and benefited from the moment when the Arab world was at its most fragmented, and the West at its most rudderless.
By JONATHAN SPYER \
6/1/2018 6:55:56 PM
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The hospital heralding Haifa’s comeback
When war threatens, it is not only the IDF that galvanizes it troops. It is also Israel’s hospitals, whose staff know too well the tragedies of tension and terror.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
6/2/2018 3:01:37 AM
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Middle Israel: Between Gaza and Rome
Military fire here and political tempest there were fueled by the same menace that is unsettling the entire world.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
6/3/2018 7:49:57 AM