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Beit Shemesh mayor fires UTJ, Likud council members for 'damaging' city
Bloch said she made the choice "out of responsibility to the future of the city and its residents," and that the deputy mayors and councilors have "hurt thousands of students."
By SHIRA SILKOFF \
7/5/2021 12:57:09 AM
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Settlement agreed to release ship that blocked Suez Canal
The canal earned revenue of $3 billion in the first six months of 2021, up 8.8% compared with the same period last year, despite the Ever Given accident.
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 12:41:39 AM
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As demolition looms, Surfside residents hold out hope for missing pets
The two cats, Coco and Mia, are thought to still be alive by their owners who have appealed for rescue missions to be launched in order to reach them ahead of the demolition.
By SHIRA SILKOFF \
7/11/2021 11:30:46 AM
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Gantz: Israel ready to provide assistance to Lebanon amid economic crisis
"As an Israeli, as a Jew and as a human being, my heart aches seeing the images of people going hungry on the streets of Lebanon."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/5/2021 4:01:12 PM
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Is Iran preparing a new series of attacks on US, Israel with proxies?
This is the scenario the US has been concerned about for years. The pro-Iran attacks may spill over to Syria.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/5/2021 5:07:29 PM
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Widow of terror victim loses ring in park, strangers help her find it
Shevach lost her late husband's wedding ring while visiting the Ein Prat Nature Reserve over the weekend, and thinking she would never see it again, she took to Facebook to mourn her loss.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 3:44:43 AM
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Three dead, 80 missing in Japan after heavy rains trigger landslides
The torrential rains and landslides are a reminder of the natural disasters - including earthquakes, volcano eruptions and tsunami - that haunt Japan.
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 7:08:16 AM
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Tropical Storm Elsa brings strong winds, steady downpour to Cuba
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 4:07:25 AM
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AIDS task force urges Israelis to have safe sex after jump in HIV cases
Many of those who tested positive stated that they had sex without a condom with a partner who claimed that he was on PrEP, a medicine used to prevent contracting HIV.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/5/2021 8:49:55 PM
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Bennett on July 4th: America holds a special place in my heart
Bennett underscored how his life story, as the child of American parents, exemplified US-Israeli ties.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/5/2021 4:56:18 AM
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Two-thirds of Americans believe US democracy under threat - poll
Of Trump supporters, 87% feel that US democracy is under threat, while 60% of Biden voters agree.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/5/2021 6:58:09 AM
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British Jew victim of two antisemitic incidents in same evening
Both incidents took place on public transportation, the first on the London Underground and the second on the bus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/6/2021 5:55:03 PM
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COVID vaccine only 64% effective against Delta variant - Israeli research
Coronavirus cabinet to consider new restrictions on Tuesday * Ministry says no booster shot for the general public yet.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN,ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
7/5/2021 10:49:01 PM
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Hackers demand $70 million to liberate data from cyberattack victims
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 7:36:42 AM
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Clalit Health Fund workers take part in 8-hour warning strike
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 8:13:48 AM
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Hamas may agree to UN supervision of Qatari grants - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 8:31:43 AM
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6 Qualities of best sunglasses that you should know
By PAUL LITMAN \
7/6/2021 2:38:24 PM
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Benjamin Netanyahu's trial delayed for third time
Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial was postponed again, case will mostly resume in October.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/5/2021 6:42:34 PM
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Luxembourg's prime minister hospitalized after positive COVID-19 test
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 9:27:50 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 343 new cases on Sunday, 35 in serious condition
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 11:15:20 AM
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Coronavirus in the IDF: 32 active cases, 269 in home isolation
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 9:55:29 AM
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PhenQ Review (I Tried It For 30 Days) Here's What Happened
Does PhenQ really work? Carry on reading to find out!
By PROMO CONTENT \
7/11/2021 11:50:15 AM
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Sheba Medical Center Director-General tests positive for COVID-19
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 10:27:20 AM
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Thailand factory blast kills 1, mass evacuation underway
"At first it felt like lightning. After that, I heard something drop loudly, and for a while the house started shaking like there was an earthquake," said Baitong Nisarat, a resident.
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 11:18:59 AM
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Rivlin hosts his final ceremony for President's Prize for Volunteerism
President Reuven Rivlin celebrated volunteers from a multitude of backgrounds in one of his last events as president
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/5/2021 6:14:43 PM
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Trump-affiliated Twitter rival 'GETTR' hacked on launch day
A social media app created by former members of the Donald Trump administration was hacked upon its launch.
By REUTERS,AARON REICH \
7/5/2021 3:30:45 PM
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Bennett to opposition: Show ‘national responsibility’ on Citizenship Law
Shaked says she ‘hopes and believes’ majority will be found for controversial measure, with efforts to find a compromise ongoing.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/5/2021 10:22:21 PM
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Beersheba man arrested for alleged assault of school girl
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 11:36:50 AM
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Lebanon has entered a cycle of unending crisis - analysis
Many factors have contributed to the cascading crises that afflict Lebanon — From a fractured government to a broken economy.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/5/2021 7:19:58 PM
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Yemen’s Houthis deny that Iran gave them advanced drones
The Houthis think they can get legitimacy through negotiations, but haven't given up on using drones and rockets.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/5/2021 3:38:33 PM
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Jewish roommate of Boston stabber took out restraining order against him
Khaled Awad, who stabbed a Chabad rabbi eight times, is described by friends as "violent" and "very anti-Semitic"
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 1:18:51 PM
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Forex & The US Dollar affected by the market
The forex market does impact upon the American dollar, but that influence is derived from multiple factors ranging from US policies – both local and abroad
By Leo Giosuè \
7/7/2021 12:48:13 PM
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Iran power outage crisis leads politicians to slam their own policy
This unprecedented overt critique about the country’s problems apparently reveals the depth of the problem and Iran is not alone.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/5/2021 7:29:31 PM
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Not the Palestine we dreamed of, nor were promised - opinion
Freedom of expression is one of the most sacred rights in the international arena — And the Palestinian people deserve this right and freedom too.
By DALAL IRIQAT / THE MEDIA LINE \
7/5/2021 4:03:05 PM
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Israel Security Prize awarded to four classified projects
The prize went to projects and activities that 'contributed to the security of the state and the preservation of strength and qualitative edge on the battlefield, technologically and operationally.'
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/6/2021 5:39:43 PM
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Nanotechnology and art collide in mind-bending new Israeli museum
Interdisciplinary new museum features collaborations between scientists and artists that explore the wild world of nanotechnology
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
7/5/2021 1:20:55 PM
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Israeli detained in Mexico claims he was falsely accused or murder
Yaniv Atias from Playa del Carmen, near Cancun was detained with a friend for a drug offense and as he was about to be released, police accused him of killing a drugs dealer.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 3:49:31 PM
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Bennett and Putin agree to meet during first phone call
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett holds first call with Vladimir Putin, agree to face-to-face meeting.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/5/2021 9:40:30 PM
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IDF to test reserves call-up system on Monday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 2:00:35 PM
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Israel's unemployment rate increased slightly in early June
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 2:10:31 PM
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Tarantino praises his life in Israel, teases movie in Jerusalem
For his final movie, the famed American director is considering Israel as a backdrop: “In Jerusalem, there's nowhere you can point the camera where you’re not capturing something fantastic."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 3:19:56 PM
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On this day: Law of Return passed to ensure citizenship for all Jews
The Law of Return remains controversial in Israel among those on the Right, who think it lets non-halachic Jews make aliyah, and on the Left, who note a double-standard for Arabs and Palestinians.
By AARON REICH \
7/5/2021 7:31:39 PM
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New medical museum draws hundreds for night of fascination
Guests for the new medical museum at Technoda Hadera included major donors, Nobel laureates, and business leaders.
By MICHAL GALANTI \
7/13/2021 5:46:27 PM
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4th of July fireworks shower US skies - watch
Fireworks is the traditional celebration for Independence Day, alongside barbeques and parties.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 2:53:26 PM
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Pope alert and in good condition after intestinal surgery, Vatican says
Pope Francis underwent surgery for symptomatic diverticular stenosis of the colon
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 2:39:33 PM
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Techstars TLV Demo Day event gives glimpse of new startups
The Techstars event marked the completion of the accelerator’s 2021 cycle in Israel, and guests received a glimpse of the ten startups that completed the program.
By MICHAL GALANTI \
7/5/2021 2:48:47 PM
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At least 21 migrants die after boat sinks off Tunisia
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 2:49:57 PM
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Israeli parents should receive free daycare from birth - Liberman
"If both parents work full time, they will be entitled to free daycare. There is no point in punishing those who work hard and have to pay high prices to daycare."
By ZEV STUB \
7/5/2021 7:28:03 PM
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Made-in Ashdod home yeast infection test being evaluated by US army
The SavvyCheck Vaginal Yeast Test was developed by Savyon Diagnostics and is part of a large-scale, multi-site clinical trial being conducted at army medical centers and commands throughout the US.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/5/2021 8:54:29 PM
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Hundreds of Afghan security personnel flee into Tajikistan
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 3:17:35 PM
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Fire rages, mass evacuation after Thai factory blast
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 3:34:29 PM
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Some 150 students missing after attack at Nigeria school
The attack took place overnight at the Baptist High School in southern Kaduna state, and at least 25 students escaped.
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 4:20:33 PM
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Rockets hit Iraqi base housing US forces, no casualties
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 3:55:50 PM
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Aryeh Schiff convicted of manslaughter for killing Arab-Israeli
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 4:12:54 PM
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Nordic fund KLP boycotts 16 companies over ties to West Bank settlements
The companies, which span telecoms, banking, energy and construction, all help facilitate Israel's presence and therefore risk being complicit in breaches of international law, the fund said.
By REUTERS,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/5/2021 9:12:52 PM
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Bank of Israel holds benchmark interest rate at 0.1%
A rapid COVID-19 vaccination rollout has led to a rapid economic rebound with the country almost fully open.
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 4:31:40 PM
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Palestinian president Abbas urges Canada to help 'stop Israeli aggression'
Palestinian leader welcomes Canada's foreign minister in Ramallah amid a West Bank crackdown by PA security forces on political activists, social media users and journalists.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
7/5/2021 7:22:08 PM
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Italy arrests four suspected of sending funds to Islamic State
30,000 euros were transferred to collectors of funds for ISIS militants in Germany, Russia, Thailand and many other countries.
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 7:33:19 PM
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IDF paratroopers head to Europe to jump for Hannah Szenes's 100th birthday
"Lightening of the Heavens" will see paratroopers jump where Szenes parachuted into Nazi-occupied Europe in 1944
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/5/2021 9:29:25 PM
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Israeli teacher indicted for sexual harassments, indecent acts on a minor
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 6:24:22 PM
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Israeli company Fiverr celebrates Fiverr Fest in Sea of Galilee hotel
Over 500 Fiverr employees enjoyed a weekend of spa treatments, smoothie and ice cream stands, as well as lectures
By MICHAL GALANTI \
7/5/2021 5:13:40 PM
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Yair Netanyahu denied defamation appeal, will pay NIS 250,000
The Magistrate Court's decision to deny Netanyahu's appeal was made after he didn't file a letter of defense. Netanyahu appealed this decision, arguing the lawsuit was illegally filed against him.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 7:30:36 PM
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Jewish Agency staff bid farewell to chairman Isaac Herzog
Herzog has stepped down after three years and will assume the role of president on Wednesday.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/6/2021 12:56:49 PM
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Israeli health guru: ‘Data is prone to manipulations’
“I hope the public realizes how complicated science is,” said a former public health professional in Tel Aviv, regarding Israel's initial analysis of coronavirus.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/6/2021 8:45:11 AM
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Miami building collapse: Four more bodies found after demolition
Search-and-rescue efforts had been called off during the demolition of the building in Miami Surfside on Sunday. But on Monday, four more bodies were found in the remains.
By REUTERS \
7/11/2021 11:28:26 AM
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Nasrallah: There are no people in Israel, only settlers and occupiers
Nasrallah said that the conflicts with Israel and the US cannot be separated due to Israel's existence being contingent on American support.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/6/2021 5:44:43 PM
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COVID-19: Exposure to weaker strains could be less severe - study
The findings reveal a possible answer for why some people are more resistant to COVID-19, especially young children.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 6:49:03 PM
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Palestinian Authority claims anti-Abbas protests serve Israel
The PA newspaper denounced the demonstrations following the death of Nizar Banati, saying that protesters calling for President Mahmoud Abbas to step down are playing into Israeli agendas.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
7/5/2021 7:34:00 PM
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Why are divorce rates rising among Israeli-Arab couples? - BGU study
The study, based on interviews with Israeli-Arab women, shows that a combination of higher education and joining the workforce have challenged the traditional marriage dynamic.
By MAAYAN GILOH \
7/6/2021 5:49:01 PM
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Bulgarian far-right candidate denies Holocaust, praises Hitler, Nazis
Mirolsav Ivanov of the Bulgarian National Union – New Democracy Party was condemned by the Bulgarian Jewish umbrella group Shalom for spreading antisemitic propaganda.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 7:42:29 PM
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Jaffa Festival of Contemporary Arab Culture opens in Jaffa, Tel Aviv
The festival is intended to open a window for an Israeli audience to learn about art of the Arab world, including from Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria.
By LAUREN MORGANBESSER \
7/5/2021 8:05:39 PM
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Is there a future for Jews in the United States? - opinion
It is essential for the US Jewish community to build strong alliances with those other Americans who are willing and unafraid to publicly condemn vile, heinous, physical, verbal attacks against Jews.
By MICAH D. HALPERN \
7/5/2021 8:15:00 PM
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UK COVID restrictions, including for face masks, to end
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 9:01:00 PM
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How Ireland can contribute to Israeli-Palestinian resolution - opinion
The Irish government and parliament’s obsessive, selectively critical, hostile anti-Israeli narrative is economical with the truth, displays little honesty and entirely lacks respect.
By ALAN SHATTER \
7/5/2021 8:29:27 PM
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Body of 17-year-old boy located on Hadera beach after extensive search
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 8:33:29 PM
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Why has China turned on Israel? - opinion
By supporting the plight of the Palestinians, China is cynically stoking the most emotional issue in Middle Eastern politics in order to distract Muslim nations from its own campaign against Uyghurs.
By ILAN BERMAN,JOSHUA EISENMAN \
7/5/2021 8:40:17 PM
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Netanyahu’s opposition strategy: Ensure gov't can’t govern - analysis
One of the main criticisms of Netanyahu’s last government was that it did not function, was unable to govern, and that Israel faced nothing less than a crisis of governance.
By HERB KEINON \
7/6/2021 12:24:11 PM
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Where do Israel, US stand post-REvil mega cyberattack?
The current hack by the Russian-based REvil gang was not directed at any strategic footholds of American power and is not about spying.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/5/2021 9:37:20 PM
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The cyber threat the Hamas-Malaysia front poses to Israel - opinion
New research on what happened during the operation indicates an orchestrated and well-planned effort across social media platforms to target Israeli and Jewish users.
By EMILY SCHRADER \
7/5/2021 8:50:32 PM
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Lebanon and Iran – breaking the bond - opinion
If Iran cannot continue with its payments, support for Hezbollah will quickly collapse.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
7/5/2021 8:56:47 PM
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Large fire reported near Tehran, background unclear
The fire broke out in Karaj, south of Tehran, the city where an alleged attack targeted a nuclear facility reportedly used to produce centrifuges.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/6/2021 7:42:03 AM
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Blue Jackets G Matiss Kivlenieks dies at 24 of head injury
By REUTERS \
7/5/2021 9:03:34 PM
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US, Israel should add Egypt, UAE to Noble Dina military drill - opinion
Noble Dina is an Israeli-led multinational annual military exercise that focuses on maritime security in the eastern Mediterranean and has traditionally included Greece and the US.
By BRADLEY BOWMAN,SETH J. FRANTZMAN,RYAN BROBST \
7/5/2021 9:06:35 PM
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Why is the Citizenship Law dividing the gov't? - explainer
The law, which has been renewed every year since 2003, presents a massive ideological issue to the sitting coalition, which is why it might expire on Tuesday.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/5/2021 9:53:44 PM
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Haredim, not Arabs or Iran, are the biggest threat to Israel - opinion
The rapidly expanding haredi state-within-a-state's current dynamic cannot continue without ending Israel’s brittle tenure as a Western-style democracy with per capita income to rival UK or France.
By DAN PERRY \
7/5/2021 9:29:50 PM
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Vacations in Israel need to be more affordable - editorial
It’s wrong that a three-night stay in a hotel in Cyprus for a couple and a toddler – including airfare – is half the price of what it is in Eilat.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/5/2021 9:34:38 PM
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Outrage as Swiss president congratulates Iran’s ‘Butcher’ President Raisi
"Raisi's dark record is no secret to anyone, yet they don't care. History will not forget, it is like the Nazi experience is repeating itself."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
7/6/2021 6:17:53 PM
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Israeli provocations could spark Palestinian violence, Canadian FM says
Settlements have often been a point of tension between Israel and Canada, which otherwise are strong allies.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
7/6/2021 2:17:40 PM
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President Rivlin's statue unveiled in the President's Residence garden
The bronze statue, work of Israeli sculptor Sigalit Landau, was placed alongside the statues of former Israel presidents in the presidents' district.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/5/2021 10:58:48 PM
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Anti-Israel item shot down by largest US teachers' union
The business item calls for public support of Palestine and is similar to business items that have been proposed in the past.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/6/2021 7:39:36 AM
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Bennet, Lapid meet with Ra'am, Meretz, ahead of Citizenship Law vote
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/6/2021 1:23:36 AM