-
Analysis: Amid Sweden crisis, are Europe’s Social Democratic parties shifting against Israel
After an angry public protest from Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman, Löfven appeared to water down his recognition statement on Sunday.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
10/6/2014 12:04:27 AM
-
PM’s Bible study group touches on God’s promise of Israel to the Jews
When Education Minister Shai Piron alluded to the commentary in passing, Netanyahu urged – jokingly – for him to continue.
By HERB KEINON \
10/6/2014 12:28:07 AM
-
Poll finds Netanyahu ratings up after US visit
After Netanyahu left the White House, Obama’s spokesman Josh Earnest issued a sharply worded statement attacking Israel.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
10/6/2014 12:43:25 AM
-
Shas’s Cohen: Education Ministry has lost control over the education system
"The Education Ministry is gradually becoming irrelevant, because it is “losing its full grip and control of the system.”
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
10/6/2014 12:57:27 AM
-
Lawyer arrested for theft named
By BEN HARTMAN \
10/6/2014 1:18:02 AM
-
Two Jewish rescuers who operated in German-occupied Hungary to receive reward for their bravery
The B’nai B’rith World Center in Jerusalem and the Committee to Recognize the Heroism of Jews who Rescued Fellow Jews During the Holocaust.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/6/2014 1:56:40 AM
-
In’l space conference to be held in Jerusalem next year
Event is being held globally for the 15th year in a row to increase public awareness of space research.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/6/2014 2:14:10 AM
-
Biden apologizes for any implication UAE supported militants in Syria
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 2:28:44 AM
-
Analysis: Sweden’s message
Sweden – along with Ireland, Malta and Finland – are generally high up on the list of the EU countries who give Israel the toughest time inside various European institutions.
By HERB KEINON \
10/6/2014 2:35:42 AM
-
Health Ministry warns against conversion therapy for homosexuals
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/6/2014 3:50:59 AM
-
Health Ministry warns against conversion therapy for homosexuals
Also known as reparative therapy, the “treatment is advocated by some Christian and Orthodox Jewish groups that oppose homosexuality
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/6/2014 3:58:04 AM
-
Palestinians sacrifice 127,200 animals for festival of Id al-Adha
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 4:22:37 AM
-
Settlers urge Netanyahu to rebuild communities of Sa-Nur, Homesh
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/6/2014 4:51:30 AM
-
Settlers urge Netanyahu to rebuild communities of Sa-Nur, Homesh
In 2005, as part of the disengagement plan, Israel destroyed 21 settlements in Gaza and another four in the Samaria region of the West Bank.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/6/2014 4:55:28 AM
-
Parents of American held by Islamic State release photos, letter
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 6:34:25 AM
-
A common sight during the Gaza war, IDF’s reliance on aerostat balloons is up
RT’s balloons gather intelligence for the army but can do a whole lot more.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/6/2014 6:47:53 AM
-
Palestinians throw stones in Shuafat
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 7:05:13 AM
-
Jerusalem crushes Haifa in convincing start to season
A 17-3 start to the second half gives Hapoel unassailable lead against last season’s runner-up.
By ALLON SINAI \
10/6/2014 7:17:30 AM
-
Watch: IDF helicopters evacuate injured soldier during Operation Protective Edge
IDF's elite 669 Unit rescues a Golani commander who was injured in Gaza over the summer.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 9:10:16 AM
-
High risk Ebola could reach France and UK by end-Oct, scientists calculate
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 9:10:46 AM
-
Belgium, Netherlands and Australia start combat flights against ISIS in Iraq
Australians and Dutch conduct combat flights; Belgian plane bombs and "neutralizes" target.
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 9:15:54 AM
-
Two injured from fighting in Syria evacuated to Nahariya hospital
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 9:56:37 AM
-
After Yom Kippur: Swastikas sprayed on Jewish fraternity house at Emory University
AEPI house vandalized after Yom Kippur; community vows to band together against hate crimes.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 10:01:14 AM
-
US captive held by Islamic State writes parents: 'I'm afraid to die'
Peter Kassig, 26, who was taken captive in Syria last year, has converted to Islam and changed his name to Abdul-Rahman Kassig.
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 10:23:27 AM
-
Cavaliers crush Maccabi Tel Aviv in Blatt's debut in Cleveland
"I was nervous before the game, but not because it was the first time that I coached in an NBA environment, but because of the fact that I was playing against my friends."
By ALLON SINAI \
10/6/2014 11:16:27 AM
-
From Tel Aviv to Berlin: Social media takes notice of Israeli supermarket prices, again
Man uploads photo of grocery bill from Berlin and challenges Israelis to buy exact same list and expose the vast difference in prices.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 11:25:19 AM
-
Report: Concerns mount that Hezbollah, Lebanese army could cooperate against Israel
Channel 10 quotes defense sources as saying they believe that the cell which tried to infiltrate from Lebanon intended to carry out a terror attack on Israeli territory.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 11:30:41 AM
-
Sa'ar: Migrant holding facility won't close after High Court ruling, it'll expand
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/6/2014 11:41:04 AM
-
Sa'ar remains defiant: Migrant holding facility won't close, it'll expand
Attorney-General's office fights calls by right-wing MKs, including Sa'ar, to put checks on judiciary after ruling on migrants.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/6/2014 11:47:17 AM
-
Swedish Academy set to announce Nobel literature prize
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 12:01:59 PM
-
Construction of one of the tallest residential towers in Bat Yam has begun
The 34-floor tower will have 164 apartments With the completion of the three tenders that Ashdar Building Company Ltd.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 12:21:20 PM
-
Five Indian civilians killed in border clash with Pakistan
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 12:30:46 PM
-
Iran releases UAE journalist, American husband still in jail
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 12:48:42 PM
-
British-American, Norwegians win 2014 Nobel prize for medicine
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 12:58:38 PM
-
Latest Tom Cruise movie has Shi'a Islamic values, says Iranian news outlet
Cruise's character William Cage shares characteristics with the Imam Mahdi, Mashregh writes.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
10/6/2014 1:00:37 PM
-
Palestinian unity government to convene in Gaza for maiden meeting
Israel grants officials permits to cross through the Erez terminal in northern Gaza, Ma'an reports.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 1:12:29 PM
-
Iran releases wife, American journalist husband remains imprisoned
Salehi and her husband Jason Rezaian were picked up from their home in Tehran on July 22 and detained.
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 1:18:33 PM
-
Seeking to reduce oil dependence, Netanyahu awards cash prize to solar-power innovators
Swiss, American duo developing cheap and efficient processes based on solar cells receive $1 m. prize from PM.
By SHARON UDASIN \
10/6/2014 1:32:12 PM
-
Source: Hezbollah loses 10 fighters in Sunday clashes with Nusra Front
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 1:32:36 PM
-
Lockheed Martin and Yissum sign research collaboration agreement
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
10/6/2014 3:25:43 PM
-
Road closures in Jerusalem for Formula One Peace Road Show
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 1:56:00 PM
-
Indian jihadist group calls for attacks on non Muslims
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 2:00:51 PM
-
Islamic State raises flag on eastern side of Kobani
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 2:27:42 PM
-
Iron Dome, the star of the Gaza war, proves a tough sell abroad
The Iron Dome has only sold to one foreign country, whose identity is being kept secret by both sides.
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 2:34:02 PM
-
Rabbi Amar submits candidacy for Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem
Sources in Bayit Yehudi have confirmed to 'The Jerusalem Post' that the rabbi has the party’s backing.
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/6/2014 2:51:42 PM
-
Foreign Ministry reprimands Swedish ambassador over intent to recognize 'Palestine'
Israel summons Swedish ambassador, Carl Magnus Nesser, to protest the remarks of the newly elected Social Democratic prime minister made in his inaugural address to parliament.
By HERB KEINON \
10/6/2014 2:51:57 PM
-
Iran and UN nuclear watchdog to meet on Tuesday
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 2:59:27 PM
-
NATO says will take action to protect Turkey if needed
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 3:00:03 PM
-
UNESCO has heard our message
By CLASH OF CULTURES \
10/7/2014 7:36:26 PM
-
Report: Two dead after explosion in Iranian nuclear facility
The incident occurred at the Parchin military compound, not far from the Iranian capital, according to the Iranian Students News Agency.
By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA \
10/6/2014 3:49:37 PM
-
Jerusalem Post News: October 6, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 3:51:18 PM
-
Report: Explosion in Iranian military facility leaves two dead
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 3:57:21 PM
-
Tumors may grow faster at night, say Weizmann scientists
Scientists found that hormone that keeps us alert also suppresses metastasis.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/6/2014 4:22:12 PM
-
How Michal met Joey
By LEAH HAKIMIAN \
10/13/2014 3:34:29 PM
-
Birthrates among Christians, Muslims, Jews show new trends in Israel
The average Muslim bride is only 21.9 years old, whereas the average Christian bride is 25.4 years old.
By ARIEL COHEN \
10/6/2014 4:43:01 PM
-
Report: Turkey exchanged 180 Jihadists for hostages
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 4:56:20 PM
-
Woman struck with axe, seriously hurt at kibbutz in central Israel
By BEN HARTMAN,JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 4:59:42 PM
-
Far-right vandals alleged to have uprooted Palestinian olive trees in West Bank
By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA \
10/6/2014 5:18:17 PM
-
Health Minister taken to High Court over prohibition of fluoridation of drinking water
Group financing appeal says German’s decision will cause harm to public health.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/6/2014 5:30:15 PM
-
News that’s definitely good for the Jews
Rising kashrut observance among millennials is a hopeful sign for both American Jewry and Israel.
By EVELYN GORDON \
10/6/2014 5:41:59 PM
-
The News from China: Female Solidarity in the Academy
I was thrilled to learn that the Chinese have a tremendous appreciation for the Jewish and Israeli mind, particularly at a time when new waves of anti-Semitism are washing over Europe.
By ALIZA SHENHAR \
10/6/2014 5:50:06 PM
-
Jerusalem Municipality to host first-ever ‘Japanese Culture Week’
Festival to serve as inaugural event for annual weekly series in capital celebrating cultures throughout the globe.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
10/6/2014 5:54:36 PM
-
State ombudsman orders protection of atomic agency whistleblower
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/6/2014 6:08:27 PM
-
State ombudsman orders protection of atomic agency whistleblower
The IAEC is rarely mentioned in any public forum according to Israel's policy of what foreign reports have called "nuclear ambiguity" as to its nuclear weapons status.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/6/2014 6:18:00 PM
-
Finance Committee debate on funding for South vs. settlements heats up
NIS 310 million transferred to help Holocaust survivors.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/6/2014 6:21:25 PM
-
Postal strike to hit trade, national insurance, Justice Ministry
By NIV ELIS \
10/6/2014 6:28:52 PM
-
International Federation of Christians and Jews planning new aliyah program
Focus of new initiative will be on bringing Jews from the former Soviet Union, especially war-torn Ukraine to Israel.
By SAM SOKOL \
10/6/2014 6:43:57 PM
-
Source: Hezbollah loses 10 fighters in Sunday clashes with Nusra Front
The death toll was one of the highest the group has suffered in a single action since it said it would fight alongside the forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad.
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 6:45:38 PM
-
Ads featuring women to reappear on Egged buses, after legal battle with haredi groups
Campaign to include women’s images led by Yerushalmiot movement and Deputy Mayor Rachel Azaria, whose own picture was once banned on buses due to fears of haredi protests, vandalism.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
10/6/2014 6:54:41 PM
-
Muslim pilgrims to Mecca are a hit on social media with 'hajj selfies'
The trend has become so popular that the hashtag #Hajjselfie has garnered thousands of tweets.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 7:21:44 PM
-
PICTURES: Motorcyclists take to the air for Jerusalem's Formula 1 Road Show
Barkat says some 300,000 people were expected to view the Formula Road Show on Monday and Tuesday.
By JORDYN SCHWERSKY \
10/6/2014 7:24:43 PM
-
Thousands of Kurds flee Syrian town as Islamic State advances
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 7:29:58 PM
-
4 Arabs arrested for throwing rocks at light rail train
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
10/6/2014 7:35:15 PM
-
A good state for the whole body
By MICHAEL ORDMAN \
10/6/2014 7:49:51 PM
-
Cabinet to consider budget as groups claw for changes
Chief economist at IBI Investment House says budget was unlikely to hit its 3.4% deficit target.
By NIV ELIS \
10/6/2014 7:52:28 PM
-
White House chastises Netanyahu for attacking 'American values'
Condemnation comes after EU criticized the move to build 2,610 housing units.
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 8:09:36 PM
-
New commander announced to replace district police chief who resigned last month in scandal
By BEN HARTMAN \
10/6/2014 8:09:39 PM
-
Swedish cabinet member was on board Gaza-bound Turkish ship Mavi Marmara
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
10/6/2014 8:22:20 PM
-
Shayeted 13 navy commandos awarded
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/6/2014 8:25:54 PM
-
Swedish cabinet member was on board Gaza-bound Turkish ship Mavi Marmara
Sweden’s city planning and environment minister, Mehmet Kaplan, was on board Turkish vessel which sought to break Israel’s naval blockade of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
10/6/2014 8:27:28 PM
-
J Street: Netanyahu's criticism of US rebuke of housing plan 'gives new meaning to chutzpa'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 8:44:24 PM
-
No cultural divide for Dalal
Eclectic violinist Yair Dalal will join top-notch guitarists at this year’s Guitar Gems festival in Netanya.
By BARRY DAVIS \
10/6/2014 9:02:33 PM
-
J Street: Netanyahu's criticism of US rebuke of housing plan 'gives new meaning to chutzpa'
The avowedly left-wing American Jewish lobby called on the premier to retract the statement.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/6/2014 9:05:41 PM
-
British parliament to hold symbolic vote on Palestine status
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 9:17:11 PM
-
Sharing ideas, visions and lives through dance
The Maria Kong Dancers Company’s ‘Stand Up For Your Rights’ premieres tonight at the Suzanne Dellal Center.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
10/6/2014 9:20:38 PM
-
The Milky way
Consumer goods, food and housing prices are more expensive in Israel than in Berlin and other cities in Europe and America and salaries tend to be lower.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
10/6/2014 9:40:31 PM
-
Our World: Israel bashers’ phony contrition
On August 19 Horton published a 1,600-word letter criminalizing Israel.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
10/6/2014 9:42:38 PM
-
From a place of purity to a place of peace
While we are required to rejoice during every festival, Succot is an especially joyous holiday.
By SHIMSHON HAKOHEN NADEL \
10/6/2014 9:55:15 PM
-
Islamic State’s willing executioners
The conventional wisdom in liberal-dovish circles is that violence is “socially determined.”
By SIMON COTTEE \
10/6/2014 10:09:04 PM
-
Spanish nurse infected with Ebola in Madrid, ministry confirms
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 10:09:17 PM
-
Borderline views: The myth of the nation state in the Middle East
Prior to the invasion of Iraq almost 20 years ago, the Middle East was perceived by an ignorant world as a homogeneous Arab region.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
10/6/2014 10:20:59 PM
-
British parliament to hold symbolic vote on Palestine status
Britain does not class it as a state, but says it could do so at any time if it believed it would help the peace process between the Palestinians and Israel.
By REUTERS \
10/6/2014 10:25:58 PM
-
No holds barred: Why Islamic State and Hamas wear masks
Why in a world where we know what organizations like Hamas stand for, can people elevate the terrorist organization over democratic Israel?
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
10/6/2014 10:33:48 PM
-
The time is ripe to foster Arab regional collective security
The US might also profit from Arab regional engagement on the Israeli-Palestinian front.
By BRIAN REEVES \
10/6/2014 10:38:53 PM
-
Welfare Ministry to allocate NIS 1.7 billion for Committee to Fight Poverty recommendations
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
10/6/2014 10:47:46 PM
-
On Jewish anti-Zionism
Edward Said hoped for a one-state solution in which Jews would be a minority, despite admitting that he could not be sure of their safety.
By EYLON ASLAN-LEVY \
10/6/2014 10:50:18 PM
-
Welfare Ministry to allocate NIS 1.7 billion for Committee to Fight Poverty recommendations
In June, the Committee to Fight Poverty released long-awaited recommendations to combat poverty, totaling an estimated NIS 7b. to implement.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
10/6/2014 10:50:39 PM
-
Education Ministry, Beit Shemesh reach agreement on schools controversy
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/6/2014 10:53:32 PM
-
Education Ministry, Beit Shemesh reach agreement on schools controversy
The Beit Shemesh municipal authority cordoned off one of the school’s two floors in order to accommodate over 100 girls of the haredi Mishekenot Daat school who were without classrooms.
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/6/2014 10:56:31 PM
-
Why a public ban on a Christian prayer service?
This is not the first time the chief rabbinate has issued a ban on Jews participating in ICEJ events.
By DAVID NEKRUTMAN \
10/6/2014 10:57:31 PM
-
Mandatory ‘How’s my driving?’ stickers may be up for debate
By SHARON UDASIN \
10/6/2014 10:59:09 PM
-
Israel can’t entrust its security to international peacekeepers
Last week, Nusra Front seized the strategic Quneitra border crossing from UNDOF, sending a contingent of Filipino peacekeepers scrambling for safety to Israeli lines.
By MORTON A. KLEIN,DANIEL MANDEL \
10/6/2014 11:02:40 PM
-
Mandatory ‘How’s my driving?’ stickers may be up for debate
Transportation Ministry officials may be rethinking the mandatory placement of "How's my driving?" stickers on company vehicles, recently released government documents have indicated.
By SHARON UDASIN \
10/6/2014 11:06:59 PM
-
Confronting difficult conflicts: This is the time of year for organizational introspection
Among the most striking problems that confronted some nonprofits were CEOs having extramarital affairs with their staff members.
By STEPHEN G. DONSHIK \
10/6/2014 11:15:46 PM
-
UK vicar attends Tehran ‘Zionist lobby’ conference
By JERRY LEWIS \
10/6/2014 11:21:29 PM
-
In memoriam: Dan Vittorio Segre
Already at an advanced age, Segre founded the Department of Mediterranean Studies at the University of Lugano, Switzerland, of which he became the first director.
By MANFRED GERSTENFELD \
10/6/2014 11:24:34 PM
-
UK vicar attends Tehran ‘Zionist lobby’ conference
Long-time Israel critic Rev. Dr. Stephen Sizer appears to have landed himself in hot water.
By JERRY LEWIS \
10/6/2014 11:30:10 PM
-
October 7: Readers weigh in on Sweden’s recognition of ‘Palestine’
Sweden's new center-left government will recognize the state of Palestine, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said on October 3.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
10/6/2014 11:36:11 PM