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Surfing in more ways than one
A TV aficionado takes a look at this week’s surprising summer fare.
By RUTH BELOFF \
7/5/2015 12:28:17 AM
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Hunters in Congo test negative for Ebola
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 12:28:18 AM
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Thousands take to Tel Aviv streets to protest gas deal
Four other protests took place simultaneously throughout the country, including outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, as well as the premier's home in Caesarea.
By SHARON UDASIN \
7/5/2015 12:35:17 AM
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Timber Timbre ready to carve a niche for themselves in TA
The Canadian indie rock band led by Taylor Kirk brings its cinematic soundscapes to Israel for the first time.
By DAVID BRINN \
7/5/2015 12:38:12 AM
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Saving the cows, starving the children
In India you are what you eat, and devotion to strict vegetarianism is a trait common to many upper caste Hindus.
By SONIA FALEIRO \
7/5/2015 12:56:03 AM
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Pope arrives in South America in 'homecoming' trip
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 1:07:44 AM
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How European Jews moved to Galut without relocating
While the hiding of one’s Jewish identity may be the main indicator of this reborn galut mentality, there are many others.
By MANFRED GERSTENFELD \
7/5/2015 1:21:00 AM
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Anti-Jewish protest in London fizzles
Around 25 right-wing extremists far outnumbered by counter-demonstrators.
By JERRY LEWIS \
7/5/2015 1:28:13 AM
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July 5, 2015: Just an excuse
Readers respond to the latest Jerusalem Post articles.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
7/5/2015 1:29:51 AM
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Lonely teen of faith
By Leora Eisenberg \
7/5/2015 5:12:00 PM
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Al-Qaida and Islamic State target Australia
The civil war in Syria has clearly been the main trigger for the changes in the Australian jihadist arena since 2012.
By ELY KARMON \
7/5/2015 1:39:05 AM
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Kurdistan needs help to preserve its Jewish heritage
In present-day Kurdistan, the Jewish heritage and its stories are almost forgotten.
By JUDIT NEURINK \
7/5/2015 1:52:43 AM
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Analysis: Looking at the cup half-full in UN human rights council vote
Israel was faced with a choice: either a watered-down resolution without any real operative significance that the EU countries would support, or a much tougher resolution.
By HERB KEINON \
7/5/2015 2:00:21 AM
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Targeting Petrenko
The Petrenko case exposed the nasty dark underside that belies the spic-and span German façade.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/5/2015 2:10:29 AM
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Man left in moderate condition after second-story fall
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 2:24:32 AM
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Travel: Expanding Kurdistan horizons
Yes, Islamic State is only 40 km. from the city, but as one local put it, “they might as well be on the other side of the world" thanks to "a wall of Peshmerga soldiers."
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/5/2015 2:32:25 AM
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The Travel Adviser: United becoming untied
"Your frustration with the delay is vented at everyone involved, but does little to provide true compensation."
By MARK FELDMAN \
7/5/2015 2:44:01 AM
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Hillary Clinton accuses China of hacking US computers
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 3:01:03 AM
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A short history of AIDS
Prof. Peter Piot has been involved with HIV from its first discovery in humans as a researcher, clinician and UNAIDs official; His new book tells the story nearly 35 years since it became a pandemic.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/5/2015 3:17:19 AM
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UK to erect permanent memorial to honor Tunisia terror victims
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 3:23:31 AM
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Health Scan
A round-up of the latest health news.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/5/2015 3:23:57 AM
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Possible puppy love
By DONNY WEBER \
7/5/2015 3:42:18 AM
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Pope Francis to leave for South America in 'homecoming' trip
The pope will visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay, three of South America's poorest and smallest countries.
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 3:52:42 AM
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UK to erect permanent memorial to honor Tunisia terror victims
The memorial site will honor British nationals killed in the June 26 attack.
By REUTERS,ROSIE PERPER \
7/5/2015 3:59:25 AM
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Jumping fish kills 5-year-old in Florida
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 4:21:02 AM
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Macabbi TA, Jerusalem rivalry continues to heat up off the court
Hours after agreeing personal terms with Dagan Yivzori, Jerusalem was stunned to discover that the Israeli sharp-shooter had signed a contract with Maccabi on Thursday.
By ALLON SINAI \
7/5/2015 4:23:55 AM
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Syrian dilemma
The war between rival forces hostile to Israel leaves Jerusalem facing difficult choices over which alliances it should seek.
By MOSHE MAOZ \
7/8/2015 5:59:44 PM
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Preempting ‘Goldstone II’
Detailed analyses of Protective Edge published by the Israel government, as well as a number of independent groups, hope to counter a biased UNHRC report.
By Gerald Steinberg \
7/5/2015 4:44:25 AM
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Uruguay: Israeli embassy worker suspected in planting fake bomb
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 5:55:56 AM
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Uruguay: Israeli embassy worker suspected in planting fake bomb
Suspect has worked for mission for the past 8years; police say fake explosive found last month may have been planted to test police response time.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 6:18:12 AM
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Millions of Greeks prepare to vote on bailout referendum
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 6:27:18 AM
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Boycott takes center stage
Netanyahu launches a global campaign to fight the boycotters.
By LESLIE SUSSER \
7/5/2015 6:16:50 PM
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Taking on BDS
Some pro-Israel scholars and activists seek to expose the blatant double standards at the heart of the global boycott Israel movement.
By TIBOR KRAUSZ \
7/8/2015 5:53:27 PM
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Nuclear Timeline
The stumbling blocks in the way of a final Iran nuclear agreement are not as big as they seem.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
7/8/2015 6:01:13 PM
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Greeks head out to vote on bailout referendum Sunday
Greeks are split on whether to accept an offer by creditors that Greek PM Alexis Tsipras calls a "humiliation."
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 7:24:41 AM
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Security forces arrest 6 Palestinians overnight in West Bank
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 8:04:40 AM
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The death of the Jerusalem central bus station
By Batya Medad \
7/5/2015 8:18:03 AM
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Masked assailants hurl stones at police outside Temple Mount
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 8:36:04 AM
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Top police investigator Bracha commits suicide
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 8:52:59 AM
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Top Israel police investigator Bracha commits suicide
In 2012, Bracha made waves when he broke the case against Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, after he recorded the rabbi attempting to bribe him.
By BEN HARTMAN,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/6/2015 12:05:42 AM
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Life as we don't know it
By R.P. Nettelhorst \
7/5/2015 9:41:41 AM
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Changing the Curse to a Blessing
By Dovid Ben-Meir \
7/5/2015 1:44:16 PM
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Foreign Ministry denies reports of Uruguay investigating Israeli embassy worker
By DANA SOMBERG/MAARIV HASHAVUA \
7/5/2015 10:55:47 AM
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Foreign Ministry denies reports of Uruguay investigating Israeli embassy worker
According to local media reports, local police named an Israeli embassy security worker as the main suspect in planting a fake bomb on June 17 in Montevideo.
By DANA SOMBERG/MAARIV HASHAVUA,JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 10:59:01 AM
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Unidentified assailants fire shots at Israeli car in West Bank, no injuries
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 11:38:32 AM
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Government cancels conversion reform in cabinet vote
Sharansky: Unacceptable that vital issue for Jewish people subject to coalition politics and election cycles
By JEREMY SHARON,LAHAV HARKOV \
7/5/2015 11:53:18 AM
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Netanyahu: What's happening in Iran talks is a breakdown, not a breakthrough
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 12:07:59 PM
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Netanyahu: What's happening in Iran talks is a breakdown, not a breakthrough
At weekly cabinet meeting, prime minister says that deal emerging with Iran is worse than deal that led to North Korea obtaining an arsenal of nuclear weapons.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 12:14:00 PM
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Deputy FM Hotovely to meet with Greek foreign minister
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 12:30:00 PM
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Islamic State attacks power plant in Hasaka, in northeast Syria
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 12:39:11 PM
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Seven Pakistani troops killed as army pushes to finish anti-Taliban offensive
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 1:00:54 PM
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Report: Lebanese Hezbollah and Syrian army enter rebel-held Syrian border city
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 1:05:40 PM
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Amid emerging nuclear deal, Iran deploys new home-built long-range radar
Iran has taken steps to develop its air defenses after US and Israeli officials warned of possible military action to curtail its nuclear program.
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 1:41:59 PM
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Saudi-led air strikes kill 30 in northern Yemen, Houthis say
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 1:46:01 PM
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Hamas reopens office of Gaza's sole mobile phone provider
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 2:00:29 PM
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ISIS suicide bombers strike in Iraqi refinery town
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 2:04:04 PM
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Despite crisis at home, Greek FM to begin 3-day visit to Israel
Greek government broadcasts "business as usual" message as FM Nikos Kotzias goes ahead with planned visit.
By HERB KEINON \
7/5/2015 2:15:38 PM
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Report: Lebanese Hezbollah and Syrian army enter rebel-held Syrian border city
The army, backed by Hezbollah, has long sought to wrest control of Zabadani, near the Lebanese border, from the rebels who have held it since 2012.
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 2:45:56 PM
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Beit She'arim tombs in Western Galilee named to UNESCO World Heritage List
Rock-cut catacombs dating back to 2nd Century becomes 9th revered cultural site in Israel recognized by United Nations agency.
By SHARON UDASIN \
7/5/2015 3:17:32 PM
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Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt
The country of 11 million people is deeply divided over whether to accept an offer by international creditors that PM Alexis Tsipras calls a "humiliation."
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 3:31:24 PM
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Kerry, Zarif meet on divisive issues as Iran nuclear deadline approaches
The two sides remain divided on such issues as lifting United Nations sanctions and on research and development using advanced centrifuges.
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 3:58:17 PM
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CNN lists Dome of the Rock among 'magnificent structures on the verge of extinction'
The Temple Mount structure makes the number one spot on the list of places to see before they are destroyed.
By RO YEGER \
7/5/2015 4:06:35 PM
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Kerry to make statement on Iran nuclear talks
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 4:32:47 PM
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Costa Rica becomes 33rd country to launch pro-Israel caucus
The 20 Parliamentarians signed a foundation document reaffirming Israel as a Jewish state with Jerusalem as its capital.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
7/5/2015 5:16:49 PM
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Director-general of Al-Midan Theater steps down
Culture Ministry: Theater is managed by group that works against Israel.
By HAYAH GOLDLIST-EICHLER \
7/5/2015 5:27:21 PM
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Police nab suspect in attempted murder of Beitar Jerusalem FC owner
By BEN HARTMAN \
7/5/2015 5:32:31 PM
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Kerry: We've never been closer to an Iran deal, but it could still go either way
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 6:03:14 PM
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Ministers approve bill fining traffic violators on electric bikes
Traffic violations will carry an NIS 300 fine.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/5/2015 6:04:23 PM
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Sources: Egyptian army kills 25 militants in North Sinai
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 6:06:40 PM
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Gaza lion cubs en route to new home in Jordan
The young lions are heading to an animal treatment center in Jordan.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 6:15:04 PM
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Knesset Aliya committee criticizes conditions at Mevaseret absorption center
Committee Chairman Avraham Naguise pointed out that there are 65 apartments at the absorption center that are empty, while entire families are forced to live in one room.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/5/2015 6:15:23 PM
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US will not 'shave at the margins' for Iran deal, Kerry says
"We are not yet where we need to be" for the US to say with confidence that there will be a comprehensive nuclear deal by the end of the week, Kerry says.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
7/6/2015 12:10:14 AM
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State to Supreme Court: Give Olmert another 6 months in prison
The state’s request on Sunday was a partial response to Olmert’s Thursday appeal of his conviction and of the prison sentence to the Supreme Court.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/5/2015 6:37:31 PM
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Islamic State targeted in 38 air strikes by U.S.-led coalition -statement
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 6:46:43 PM
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Greece Analysis: When No doesn't mean No (and Yes doesn't mean Yes)
Sunday's referendum is a political stunt. How Greek and European leaders react to it will be equally consequential to Europe's future.
By NIV ELIS \
7/5/2015 6:52:53 PM
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The zero hour of Greece: Turning minus to plus
The current crisis, and every crisis, is a tremendous opportunity for growth, maturity and development for all involved.
By YVETTE NAHMIA-MESSINAS \
7/5/2015 6:53:16 PM
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Rate of women academics at universities and colleges still lags way behind US and EU
Women constitute only 29 percent of senior academics teaching and doing research in universities and 39% of those in colleges.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/5/2015 7:05:47 PM
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Greek referendum final polls show 'No' vote ahead by small margin
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 7:11:51 PM
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Barkat: Appoint permanent Hadassah Medical Organization director general to prevent collapse
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat calls on Deputy Health Minister MK Ya’acov Litzman to name urgently a permanent director-general for the Hadassah Medical Organization.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/5/2015 7:16:54 PM
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My name is Ariella and I am a control freak
By Ariella Siegel \
7/5/2015 7:31:36 PM
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Reebok to invest NIS 15m. in Israeli retail stores
By NIV ELIS \
7/5/2015 7:35:22 PM
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PA warns Hamas: Don't carry out terror attacks on Palestinian security forces in West Bank
The warning comes in response to threats made by Hamas leaders over the past few days.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
7/5/2015 7:42:44 PM
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Professionals and volunteers available to counsel youth at popular entertainment spots
Welfare Minister: we have to protect our children from possible dangers
By HAYAH GOLDLIST-EICHLER \
7/5/2015 7:49:09 PM
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WATCH: Flotilla activists release footage of IDF intercepting 'Marianne'
"I ask you soldier to move from our boat. Don't threaten us. Go away," activist heard shouting in newly-released footage.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 7:51:26 PM
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Second arson in 2 days shuts down Jerusalem train station
Forensic evidence leads police to a nearby Palestinian village.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
7/5/2015 8:02:07 PM
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France's Fabius it's time for Iran to make commitments
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 8:20:01 PM
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‘IMAGINE’ design competition for Genesis Prize statuette announced
The winner of the competition, entitled, IMAGINE: The Genesis Prize Design Competition, will be chosen by a committee of experts in the world of fine arts.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 8:28:54 PM
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Enter Bardo Pond’s musical time machine
The Philadelphia psychedelic rockers have a lot to say with their distorted guitars, flutes and vinyl releases
By DAVID BRINN \
7/5/2015 8:35:03 PM
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Letters to a Lost Soldier: Where is my Daddy who went to war?
By Maxine Clamage \
7/5/2015 8:39:23 PM
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SHOW REVIEW: Cirque Du Soleil– Quidam: Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv, July 2
Since its world premier in April 1996 in Montreal, Quidam has had an impressive run, performing on five continents and captivating millions of viewers.
By SHAWN RODGERS \
7/5/2015 8:44:09 PM
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Haredim arrested for throwing rocks at Arab vehicles near Damascus Gate
One Arab woman was lightly wounded during the Saturday attack and an Arab man was arrested.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
7/5/2015 9:20:42 PM
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Think about it: On natural gas and democracy
Something approximating the government’s imperfect policy outline will undoubtedly be approved.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
7/5/2015 9:00:38 PM
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July 6, 2015: Religion in Politics
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
7/5/2015 9:05:47 PM
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Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming 'No' to bailout referendum
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 9:07:57 PM
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A bird in the hand: Securing an acceptable Iran deal in the long run
Despite his best efforts, Netanyahu was not successful in convincing the US to regroup and return with an aggressive agenda aimed at dismantling Iran’s very capability to produce a nuclear weapon.
By DAN FEFERMAN \
7/5/2015 9:20:06 PM
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Right from wrong: Deadlines, red lines
The regime in Tehran has made its position clear. So has the White House. It will take a miracle – or a military strike – to prevent Iran from building nuclear bombs.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
7/5/2015 9:24:12 PM
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Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming 'No' to bailout referendum
The country of 11 million people was deeply divided over whether to accept an offer by international creditors that PM Alexis Tsipras calls a "humiliation."
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 9:33:02 PM
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Tzohar opens center for verification of Jewish identity in eastern Ukraine
According to Tzohar Executive Vice President Yakov Gaon, up to a quarter of a million Israelis from the former Soviet Union are Jewish according to halacha but lack the documentation to prove it.
By SAM SOKOL \
7/5/2015 9:48:38 PM
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US public opinion expert: Iran deal can still be stopped
"It would require the most efficient, effective and unified PR campaign in my lifetime."
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
7/5/2015 9:51:02 PM
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MKs on Left and Right slam Ghattas for calling Binyamin Brigade Commander ‘murderer’
Soldiers who shoot at rock throwers are accused of being "trigger happy."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/5/2015 9:59:55 PM
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Rivlin tells Arab journalists: We must be Israelis not Jews or Arabs
Rivlin urges Israel's Arab population not to think of itself as a separate entity making a distinction between Arabs and Jews.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/5/2015 10:10:20 PM
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German lawmaker says Greece could be better outside euro
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 10:17:52 PM
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Man in Maine killed after lighting firework on his head
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 10:22:17 PM
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Germany sees progress in Iran talks, says final deal requires courage
By REUTERS \
7/5/2015 11:03:08 PM
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Islamic Jihad in Gaza sets up watch tower next to Israeli border
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/5/2015 11:16:23 PM
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The ripple heard around the world
Artists from across the world - including two Israelis - come together to remake The Grateful Dead's "Ripple" in support of music programs for children.
By RO YEGER \
7/5/2015 11:21:52 PM
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Hoenlein: France is reconsidering Security Council resolution
US Jewish leader says valid to criticize American Jewry, comes out against "character assassination" of Oren.
By HERB KEINON,JASON SHALTIEL \
7/5/2015 11:52:27 PM