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FAA says Kabul airport now uncontrolled as US military exits
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 12:05:06 AM
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Hate crimes hit 12-year high in United States in 2020 - FBI
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 12:31:57 AM
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Taliban spokesman declares Afghanistan independence as US leaves Kabul
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 12:40:52 AM
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Biden says world will hold Taliban to its commitment on safe passage
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 1:10:21 AM
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Blinken vows efforts to help Americans and others to leave Afghanistan
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 2:21:24 AM
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Antisemitism growing on US college campuses - survey
Alums for Campus Fairness found in a survey that antisemitism was an overwhelming problem on campus, with four students out of five hearing antisemitic comments made by fellow students.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 12:15:33 PM
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Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone targeting Abha airport
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 2:46:57 AM
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Firefighters plant trees in fire-ravaged Jerusalem area in symbolic event
Commanders of the fight against the Jerusalem-area fire two weeks ago planted trees near the six towns that were damaged by the fire on Monday.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 1:12:09 PM
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US suspends diplomatic presence in Afghanistan, moves mission to Qatar
As the last US plane left Afghanistan, Blinken said Washington would conduct its Afghanistan diplomacy including consular work in Qatar.
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 8:33:54 AM
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At least 150 sex abuse lawsuits filed against NY Jewish institutions
At least 150 child sex abuse lawsuits were filed against Jewish institutions in New York over the past two years under the Child Victims Act
By Asaf Shalev, Ella Rockart/JTA \
8/31/2021 3:41:02 AM
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American Jewish athlete wins Paralympic table tennis gold
Jewish American Ian Seidenfeld, just 20 years old, upset the world No. 1 to win gold in table tennis at the Tokyo Paralympics on Saturday.
By EMILY BURACK/JTA \
8/31/2021 4:02:42 AM
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No safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy - study
A study on fetal exposure to alcohol concluded that every day about 1,700 babies worldwide are born with developmental disabilities due to the amount of alcohol that their mother drank while pregnant
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/6/2021 5:54:32 AM
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Son of Holocaust survivor flew Afghan refugees to US
“I’m the son of an immigrant in the United States, my father was a Holocaust survivor, he was liberated from Buchenwald concentration camp by Patton’s Third Army."
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
8/31/2021 4:45:53 AM
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Rabbi and rescue dogs help someone with life sentence find redemption
Since getting a second chance, Grobman feels he has been proving that judge wrong every single day — something that he says kicked into high gear when he became involved with Paws for Life.
By ALIX WALL/JTA \
8/31/2021 5:00:36 AM
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Students to engage in civil service based on Jewish values - Hillel
A new initiative called the "Repair Campus Corps Program" will bring Jewish students to learn and then engage in civil service based on Jewish values during the '21-'22 college year.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 1:54:57 PM
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'Ichilov Well' invites parents to test children for free
Corona tests at Ichilov will be free for children aged 3-12 or who are immunosuppressed. They will be administered on Tuesday at a large number of Tel Aviv area vaccination stations.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 2:00:06 PM
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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 6:19:24 AM
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Stock market weakens when moms accompany children to first day of school - study
A study conducted by Hebrew University Prof. Zvi Weiner found that stock markets dip on the first day of school since many parents accompany their children and are absent from work.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 3:22:34 PM
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Dear God: People 'mail' letters to heaven ahead of High Holy Days
Israel Post CEO Danny Goldstein and Rabbi of the Western Wall Shmuel Rabinovich placed thousands of letters to God from around the world in the Western Wall.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
8/31/2021 6:37:44 PM
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Sa'ar to expand court privileges, crack down on Arab crime
"We have a problem that cannot be brushed off," Sa'ar said, speaking at the funeral of the advisor to the Education Minister Sahar Ismael who was shot to death on August 15.
By HADAS LABRISCH \
8/31/2021 1:43:46 PM
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Murder in Haifa: 57-year-old Arab man was shot in his home
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 7:58:36 AM
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Former amb. Dan Shapiro to serve as adviser to Iran envoy
The former ambassador to Israel will serve as a part-time senior adviser to the team that handles the indirect negotiations with Iran.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
8/31/2021 12:16:54 PM
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Abbas requests return of terrorists' bodies to PA - report
By HADAS LABRISCH \
8/31/2021 8:28:24 AM
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Cause of Japan Moderna vaccine contamination likely found
Japan's health minister said the contamination that led to the suspension of millions of doses of COVID vaccine in Okinawa was likely caused when needles were incorrectly inserted into vials.
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 8:30:48 AM
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Israeli teen arrested for assaulting bus driver over COVID mask
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 8:36:18 AM
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Turkish pres. Erdogan holds talks with UAE Crown Prince bin Zayed
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, the de-facto ruler of the UAE, to discuss regional issues and relations between the two countries.
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 8:45:26 AM
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Civilian helicopter crashes in northern Israel, two injured
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 8:56:20 AM
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Man arrested for threatening PM over social media after Shmueli death
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 9:35:36 AM
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Taliban hail victory with gunfire after last US troops leave Afghanistan
The Taliban took control of the airport in Kabul as the last US troops left, ending the 20-year-long war. Many American citizens and Afghans who helped the US have been left behind.
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 4:25:24 PM
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South Korea's Bioscience COVID vaccine in late-stage trial
South Korea's SK Bioscience and Britain's GSK announced they will test the efficacy of their COVID vaccine against the AstraZeneca vaccine.
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 12:27:49 PM
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Hundreds of UK citizens still in Afghanistan
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 9:52:46 AM
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First-ever Bahraini ambassador to the Jewish state arrives in Israel
Bahrain normalized relations with Israel in September of 2020 as part of the regional Abraham Accords, alongside the UAE.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
9/1/2021 5:24:50 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 10,947 new cases, 719 serious cases
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 10:11:22 AM
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Russia to run naval drills with Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 10:47:02 AM
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Japan ends its Afghanistan evacuation
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 10:52:33 AM
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Israel registers almost 11,000 COVID cases, marking new record
Serious coronavirus cases remain stable at 719, but authorities fear that school openings could further spread COVID-19.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
9/1/2021 9:21:57 PM
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Antisemitism: Jews target of 58% of all religiously motivated hate crimes in US
Antisemitic attacks in 2020 constitute 9% of all hate crimes in the US nationwide, down from 13% in 2019.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/31/2021 11:56:39 AM
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Coronavirus in the IDF: 2,878 soldiers infected
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 11:33:37 AM
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The Taliban have an ‘Emirate,’ if they can keep it
The Taliban have completed their takeover of Afghanistan, but it remains to be seen whether they can exercise their own rule with several nations seeking to capitalize on America's absence.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/31/2021 5:27:44 PM
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How, why is China drastically limiting online gaming for minors?
The new rules place the onus on implementation on the gaming industry and are not laws per se that would punish individuals for infractions.
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 12:45:58 PM
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At least 7 Taliban killed by resistance fighters in Panjshir
Taliban forces battled with militia fighters in the Panjshir valley, the last holdout of resistance in Afghanistan.
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 2:49:31 PM
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Live with the 'next Jackie Mason:' Modi Rosenfeld
Join Tzipi Trope and Tzili Charney as they dive into the mind of famed Israeli-American comedian Modi Rosenfeld
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/1/2021 7:01:07 PM
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Ra'am MK Iman Khatib-Yasin submits pledge of allegiance to Knesset
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 3:32:09 PM
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Israel must probe 'heinous' settler attack on Palestinian teen - UN Envoy
The 15-year-old Palestinian boy was allegedly attacked by right-wing Jewish extremists earlier this month in the West Bank.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF AND ANNA AHRONHEIM AND KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/31/2021 1:17:18 PM
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Israel’s airlines face mass layoffs, bankruptcy
The global aviation market faces a grim future due to the pandemic, as Israeli firms prepare for a labor strike.
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
8/31/2021 1:36:23 PM
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Asteroid the size of Golden Gate Bridge to fly by Earth in September
Dubbed 2021 NY1, the large asteroid has an estimated diameter of 130 meters to 300 meters. For comparison, the Golden Gate Bridge has a height of just 227 meters.
By AARON REICH \
8/31/2021 1:35:05 PM
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Lack of budget hampered Israel's coronavirus response - comptroller
As a consequence of lacking a budget until April 2021, Israel suffered systemic unpreparedness in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
By ZEV STUB \
8/31/2021 4:38:12 PM
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Shin Bet investigation uncovers Palestinian who shot IDF soldier in May
Miraculously, the soldier was unharmed, with one bullet hitting his helmet and the other hitting his walkie-talkie.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 4:02:44 PM
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How did a girl from Turkey end up studying in Israel?
In Israel, she said, “You learn to enjoy life in its basic charms."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/1/2021 10:43:27 AM
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Woman suffers head injury after Palestinians throw stones at her car
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 2:27:29 PM
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Barkat calls to re-examine IDF rules of engagement after Shmueli's death
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 3:06:29 PM
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On This Day: UK's Princess Diana dies in tragic car crash in Paris
Princess Diana is held in high regard by many in the UK and around the world, with many labeling her one of, if not the most beloved British royals in history.
By AARON REICH \
8/31/2021 3:28:40 PM
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Jordan to release imprisoned Israeli businessman on bail
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 3:17:33 PM
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
A new variant has been detected in South Africa, the EU has vaccinated 70% of its adults, and more - here's what you need to know about COVID-19
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 3:41:33 PM
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Israeli who died in Thailand from jellyfish to not be buried in Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 4:28:30 PM
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Bennett surrendered to Biden on Iran, says opposition
"Bennett collapsed when he should have said 'Mr. President, I respect your view, but we don't need permission to defend ourselves.'"
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/31/2021 7:52:10 PM
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Canada to take in 5,000 Afghan refugees evacuated by the US
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 4:10:37 PM
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State comptroller criticizes Netanyahu’s gov. for COVID management
Delays in decisions and unwillingness to listen to experts repeatedly caused Israel to find itself in a new outbreak.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
8/31/2021 9:22:37 PM
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Ikea invests $22.5m. in 'buy now, pay later' company Jifiti
The fact that this is Ikea's first investment in an Israeli company is a huge honor that underscores the added value that Jifiti brings to the industry as a whole.k
By ZEV STUB \
8/31/2021 5:50:57 PM
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Controversial budget proposal submitted to Knesset
Key reforms opposed by Labor, Meretz threaten its passage including agricultural reform and raising the retirement age for women.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/31/2021 9:33:17 PM
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Herzog: Har Bracha settlement is in my DNA, as an Israeli, as a Jew
The president was formally the head of the Labor Party and a supporter of a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/31/2021 6:47:20 PM
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Israeli digital intelligence company Cellebrite shares begin trading on Nasdaq
Israeli digital intelligence solutions company Cellebrite’s solution is used by thousands of leading agencies and companies
By ZEV STUB \
8/31/2021 5:24:56 PM
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Isrotel cancels NIS 25m. dividend payout after public outcry
Last week, Isrotel reported an impressive net profit of NIS 78.1 million for the second quarter of 2021 on revenues of NIS 450.8 million.
By ZEV STUB \
8/31/2021 5:16:25 PM
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Qatar under fire for election crackdown on dissident tribe
Qatar’s Interior Ministry tweeted that it seeks the prosecution of seven people, presumably from the Al Murrah tribe, who are charged in connection with the election with publishing “incorrect news.”
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL AND JONATHAN SPYER \
8/31/2021 5:19:02 PM
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Ramon.Space to provide computing payload for upcoming Israeli space mission
Ramon.Space is named after Israel’s first astronaut, Ilan Ramon, who died in 2003 when the US Columbia space shuttle burnt up as it reentered the atmosphere at the end of its mission.
By ZEV STUB \
8/31/2021 5:32:44 PM
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US IRS delays tax deadlines for Ida storm victims to January 3
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 5:37:32 PM
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Likud MK's nephew, 6-years-old, dies forgotten in a car near Gaza
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 7:25:29 PM
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Activists in Tel Aviv, other cities urge gov'ts to halt animal farming
This new global campaign is calling for a "Plant Based Treaty," and is pressuring leaders to negotiate deals to halt animal agriculture and the impact it has on the planet.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 6:18:05 PM
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US Senate passes bill to help Americans returning from Afghanistan
More than 123,000 people, including thousands of US citizens who were in Afghanistan as the Taliban took control, were evacuated from Kabul.
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 6:13:09 PM
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Israel receives record-breaking 1,000 olim in August
Nefesh B'Nefesh is well on target to reaching 5,000 olim by the end of the year.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/1/2021 11:33:00 AM
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Fatah-Hamas rift deepens as Abbas moves closer to US, Israel
Abbas has never forgiven Hamas for the humiliation. Worse, he is convinced that Hamas was behind a plot to assassinate him in the Gaza Strip.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/31/2021 8:52:25 PM
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Syrian army steps up offensive on rebel redoubt in southwest city
Witnesses and military sources that dozens of improvised missiles were fired into Deraa al-Balaad by the Syrian military's pro-Iranian Fourth Division, backed by Iranian-financed local militias.
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 6:49:43 PM
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Mike Richards leaves executive producer role at Jeopardy
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 7:34:37 PM
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EMT performs two successful CPRs In Eilat in one day
This past Friday, EMT Natan Balti of Eilat successfully performed CPR on two patients
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 10:03:17 PM
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COVID-19: IDF begins giving soldiers third vaccine dose
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 7:57:26 PM
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In Israel, ringing in school amid total COVID-19 chaos
Many parents still don't know if their children tested positive or negative for antibodies, despite waiting in lines for up to three hours last week to get their fingers pricked.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
8/31/2021 9:44:33 PM
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Police launch new undercover unit to combat Arab sector crime, violence
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 8:19:14 PM
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Here's how Afghanistan withdrawal could affect US foreign policy
Will the chaotic withdrawal make the administration rethink its policies on other issues, such as Iran?
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
8/31/2021 8:53:58 PM
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With school approaching amid COVID, did we learn our lesson? - editorial
For the last two years under the ominous shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, the opening of the school year has been anything but positive.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/31/2021 8:17:52 PM
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Israeli DJ accused of virtually raping 10-year-old has arrest extended
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 8:21:24 PM
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Sign up for our Health & Wellness newsletter
The new Jerusalem Post Health & Wellness portal is a one-stop shop for everything healthy.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/1/2021 9:27:21 AM
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Bennett-the-mensch refuses to be the ‘un-apologist-in-chief’ - opinion
Bennett could not learn from his host Joe Biden. Biden is the “Dismisser of the Year,” pooh-poohing charges that he and his staffers mismanaged America’s Afghanistan retreat.
By GIL TROY \
8/31/2021 8:38:46 PM
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Jewish life on campus perseveres - analysis
So many of the hallmarks of college life were replaced with just the bare essentials. Class via Zoom. Meals alone. Gatherings small, socially distanced and infrequent.
By Yael Zegelstein \
8/31/2021 8:43:28 PM
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Thousands of entry requests to Israel by Jewish tourists remain unanswered
Many foreign citizens with relatives in Israel want to come for High Holy Days but are in limbo as applications are unanswered, or answered only at the last moment
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/31/2021 10:24:37 PM
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Taliban supporters hold mock US funeral as troops leave Afghanistan
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 8:57:42 PM
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One dead as Palestinians riot on Gaza border for 4th night in a row
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/1/2021 12:39:05 AM
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Letters to the Editor August 31, 2021: From Afghanistan to Tlaib to PA
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
8/31/2021 8:59:54 PM
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Police knew number of Mount Meron worshipers should be limited in January
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 9:12:11 PM
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The moshiach dance
Naturally, then came the articulated hope that “we celebrate only simchas together.” And, finally, the almost reflexive call for – perhaps, urgent anticipation of – the arrival of the messiah.
By JOEL COHEN \
8/31/2021 9:10:30 PM
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Buckwheat: Full guide with facts, benefits and recipes
Which is healthier, brown buckwheat or the green variety? What are the healthiest ways to eat buckwheat and what are the benefits? Here’s the full guide:
By Gil Avidor-Aloni/Walla! \
9/15/2021 7:27:37 AM
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Grapevine August 31, 2021: Biased Behavior
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/31/2021 9:25:25 PM
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West Bank outposts to receive NIS 20m. in support funds, Kahana tells Knesset
The thousands of Israelis who live in these communities feel like second-class citizens even though they work, pay taxes and serve in the IDF, said Kahana.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF AND GIL HOFFMAN \
8/31/2021 10:39:41 PM
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Residence in Jaffa to open for mentally debilitated
Nurit Center is to be located within walking distance of sea.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 9:38:47 PM
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9 low-carb vegetables that are well worth adding to the menu
There is no diet without lots of vegetables, but there are vegetables that contain quite a few carbohydrates. It’s usually recommended to reduce their consumption.
By Walla! \
8/31/2021 9:39:14 PM
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Breastfeeding your baby prevent cardiovascular disease
Breastfeeding has many health benefits. One of recent studies just published its findings and noted a surprising health benefit associated with breastfeeding.
By Walla! \
10/14/2021 8:13:43 AM
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Do COVID lockdowns affect our memory?
Our brains wear masks, too. How soon will we be able to restore our memory function to its former state? And how might this affect us in the future?
By Walla! \
9/21/2021 2:53:36 PM
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Which fruits and vegetables boost brain function?
Juice up your brain! Fruits and vegetables are important for our health and should be on our daily menu. Here's new comprehensive research on the subject.
By Walla! \
9/21/2021 2:57:03 PM
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An open letter from President Isaac Herzog to Israel’s teachers
From the president's desk, a letter to teachers and students addressing the new school year amid the challenge of surging COVID-19 cases.
By ISAAC HERZOG \
9/1/2021 6:00:42 AM
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Strong Israeli films featured at the Jerusalem Film Festival
The most anticipated movie this year is Tom Shoval’s Shake Your Cares Away, which was executive produced by Alejandro González Iñárritu, the Oscar-winning director of Birdman and The Revenant.
By HANNAH BROWN \
8/31/2021 9:54:19 PM
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Sleep deprivation experiment: Definitely not my teens
What happens to the body and mind without sleep? A teen did an experiment during which he didn’t sleep for 11 days! These are the results.
By Walla! \
9/27/2021 7:54:38 AM
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Abraham Accords' 1 year anniversary to be marked by ceremony in Washington
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 10:43:51 PM
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Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates opening of the 2021-22 season
During the lockdowns, the IPO produced not only online symphonic concerts, but also a series of chamber music, holiday concerts and educational programs.
By SARAH HERSHENSON \
8/31/2021 10:06:39 PM
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Israel resumes World Cup qualifying with duel at Faroe Islands
Ruttensteiner’s National Team has three contests in a row, with Austria and Denmark clashes also on tap.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
8/31/2021 10:27:24 PM
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Another COVID crisis: A quarter of parents can't afford school supplies
A new survey showed that COVID-19 hit economically-vulnerable populations particularly hard, making school-supply shopping an added challenge.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/31/2021 10:35:42 PM
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US President Biden calls evacuation from Afghanistan a success
By REUTERS \
8/31/2021 10:37:55 PM
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Silent mutations can predict the development of cancer - study
For the first time, researchers at Tel Aviv University have been able to predict both the type of cancer and patients' probability of survival based on silent mutations in cancer genomes.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/1/2021 11:49:24 AM
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Will the West Bank become the new Afghanistan? - analysis
Experts differ on whether the increasingly unpopular Palestinian Authority could hold off Hamas if the IDF withdrew.
By KSENIA SVETLOVA/THE MEDIA LINE \
8/31/2021 11:25:02 PM
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Palestinians eagerly await arrival of 4G cellular service
PA, Israel reach an agreement on upgrade, but West Bank-based providers will still lag in technology.
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
8/31/2021 11:33:05 PM