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Multiple reasons for Islamist violence on European soil, experts Say
Compared to Muslims in the US, those in Europe are less integrated and more vulnerable to radicalization.
By JOSHUA ROBBIN MARKS/THE MEDIA LINE \
11/6/2020 8:07:18 AM
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Saudi Arabia Says It Will Improve Conditions for Foreign Laborers
Plan says workers can leave country, change jobs without employer’s consent but leaves intact contentious sponsorship program.
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
11/6/2020 12:19:05 AM
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Pennsylvania’s Jewish A-G who’s making sure the state’s votes are counted
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Democratic and Jewish attorney general, is the man charged with ensuring the legality of the state’s electoral processes this year.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
11/6/2020 12:27:55 AM
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As election uncertainty continues, rabbis help their congregants cope
“Certainly the people who came to that service were coming for comfort and solidarity,” Folberg said.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
11/6/2020 12:46:11 AM
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No matter who wins the election, American Jews fear bigotry and division
“We are an incredibly divided country, and that was something we knew before yesterday, and something we know today.”
By BEN SALES/JTA \
11/6/2020 12:58:46 AM
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Judge orders USPS to do 2 daily sweeps in states still receiving ballots
US District Judge Emmet Sullivan said the processing centers must perform morning sweeps and then afternoon sweeps "to ensure that any identified local ballots can be delivered that day."
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 1:18:35 AM
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Federal watchdog probing Trump campaign's use of White House - lawmaker
President Donald Trump monitored election returns in the living room of the White House residence on Tuesday, later addressing some 200 supporters gathered in the East Room.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 2:23:06 AM
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Americans bipartisanly reject Trump's victory declaration - poll
84%, including 93% of Democrats and 70% of Republicans, said that “candidates should not be declaring victory until all of the votes are counted.”
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 2:00:21 AM
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Trump takes fighting stance as election swings toward Biden
"He's in a fighting mood right now. He's not melancholy or dejected. But the path is getting harder and harder," said one Trump confidante, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 5:47:46 AM
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Hurricane Eta wreaks 'shocking' Central America devastation, dozens dead
In Honduras, families waded through flooded streets of the northern city of San Pedro Sula, while cars sat almost submerged in parts of the central Guatemalan city of San Pedro Carcha
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 5:58:27 AM
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Trump administration advances $2.9 bln drone sale to UAE - sources
The UAE is also seeking a package of Boeing Co EA-18G Growlers, an electronic warfare version of the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, capable of jamming radar and other advanced capabilities.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 4:51:54 AM
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American-made Sofia rapid coronavirus test kits land in Israel
The latest shipment is part of an ongoing effort to deploy a total of 300 of the advanced kits made by American company Quidel throughout the country.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
11/6/2020 3:51:44 AM
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Israeli, Japanese insurance companies collaborate, open innovation hub
The two companies will establish what has been defined as The HUB, soon to be renamed GDH TLV to align itself with sister hubs in Tokyo and Singapore.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
11/6/2020 5:31:07 AM
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Former prisoners employed by PA to bypass Israeli sanctions
Restrictions on financial institutions part of effort to ‘criminalize the Palestinian struggle,’ professor says.
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
11/6/2020 10:49:34 AM
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A big step forward while remaining in place
Still with Maccabi Haifa, Roman Sorkin looks to build upon last season’s coming-out party.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
11/6/2020 5:33:38 AM
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When Jews are targeted – and it’s not antisemitism
It was right before the High Holy Days. I was worried about the spread of the disease through the Jewish community, and I just wished we Jews would follow the clear science directives.
By AMY KLEIN \
11/6/2020 5:46:21 AM
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Despite jump in coronavirus cases, Jordan holding election
Amman has been unable to enforce full closure despite the spike in infections, experts say.
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
11/6/2020 10:49:58 AM
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Yair Netanyahu interviews son of Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro
The interview was full of mutual compliments about their fathers’ governments and their shared dislike of the media and contempt for the left.
By MARCUS GILBAN/JTA \
11/6/2020 6:23:26 AM
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6 Jewish-themed films to watch through this year’s DOC NYC festival
All the movies will be accessible for $12 each, or in special packages of 5 or 10; there are all-access passes as well. The festival runs from Nov. 11-19.
By CURT SCHLEIER/JTA \
11/8/2020 2:41:00 PM
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Greek newspaper publisher convicted of hate speech against Jewish leader
In addition to defaming Moissis personally, the paper “contributed deliberately to the reproduction of a rhetoric of hate against the Greek Jewry,” the court said.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/6/2020 6:43:32 AM
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It ain’t over ’til it’s over: Jewish takeaways from a wild election week
What are the Jewish stories here? There are plenty. Here are a few.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
11/6/2020 6:35:39 AM
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Jewish poet given Christian burial in Belarus
The reburial of Shmuel Yefimovich Plavnik, better known by his pen name Zmitrok Byaduli, took place on Tuesday at a Christian cemetery in Minsk.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/6/2020 6:43:14 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 560 new cases on Thursday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 7:25:34 AM
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US to sanction leader of Lebanon's Free Patriotic Movement
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 7:27:10 AM
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US Postal Service says 1,700 ballots found in Pennsylvania facilities
Ballots must be received by Friday evening in Pennsylvania in order to be counted.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 9:19:37 AM
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Nahariya malaria patient dies in hospital
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 8:12:53 AM
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Third age women dance in Suzanne Dellal Center to bring back culture
The women wore t-shirts on which it was written both their name and their age on the front, and the slogan "Give us back the culture!" on the back.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/13/2020 10:45:24 AM
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Philadelphia police probe alleged plot to attack vote counting venue
Police arrested two men and seized their firearms as well as the Hummer truck about which they had received the tip.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 6:47:28 PM
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Israel's small business owners can request NIS 300,000 coronavirus grant
"The financial safety net that we have spread is working well and will continue to help the public as long as it as needed," said Finance Minister Israel Katz said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 8:32:23 AM
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Vienna attack: German police search homes of 4 with suspected ties
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 9:07:48 AM
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UN chief 'deeply alarmed' by armed clashes in Ethiopia's Tigray
"The stability of Ethiopia is important for the entire Horn of Africa region," UN Secretary General António Guterres said.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 11:20:28 AM
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BIG group shopping centers say they will open against corona regulations
Most store owners in BIG centers did not open their shops last week, but are now expected to go along with BIG group's call to open starting Sunday.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 10:07:50 AM
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Climate activist Thunberg hits back at Trump over anger management taunt
"So ridiculous. Donald must work on his Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Donald, Chill!"
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 10:20:47 AM
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Israeli AI company announces partnership with major shipping companies
This integration of Windward's AI by large companies will establish new industry standards, said Windward.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 10:07:09 AM
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Tel Aviv exchange sees stream of IPOs during coronavirus crisis
“We’re seeing mostly prospectuses from companies dealing in innovation, clean energy, high-tech, sectors we really didn’t see in the past,” ISA Chairwoman Anat Guetta said.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 10:54:28 AM
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Passionate election sermon by Trump's spiritual advisor goes viral
Paula White said that she "comes against people that are working in high levels right now with demonic confederacies and secrets and demonic plans and networks," to prevent Trump's victory.
By EVE YOUNG \
11/8/2020 4:21:57 PM
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/8/2020 2:43:36 PM
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Five day coronavirus lockdowns on Bukata and Hatzor Haglilit announced
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 4:09:16 PM
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Palestinian Islamic scholar: Emmanuel Macron promotes 'Zionist agenda'
"It has been said that his wife is 20 years older than him, and that she is a relative of Rothschild, the richest Jew."
By SARAH CHEMLA \
11/6/2020 12:12:52 PM
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Police stop 2,000 Palestinians illegally going to pray at Temple Mount
The operation was part of wider efforts to prevent infiltration into Jerusalem of those attempting to pray in Jerusalem's Old City.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 12:37:44 PM
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Countering Antisemitism and the message of hate
A conversation with Professor John J. Farmer Jr.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
11/6/2020 12:44:26 PM
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Poet and Israel Prize laureate Nathan Zach dies
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 12:42:11 PM
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US elections: Biden takes narrow lead in Georgia with White House in reach
Biden is now ahead by 917 votes in Georgia, where counting continued early on Friday.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 12:56:25 PM
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UAE, Bahrain bash Israel at UN, despite normalization deals
Israel’s diplomatic relations with nations is often divorced from this process, so that countries otherwise considered allies of Israel, still vote against it at the UN.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/7/2020 10:46:23 PM
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Federal agencies probe SFSU for attempting to host terrorist Leila Khaled
According to the non-profit Lawfare project, SFSU may have violated a US anti-terrorist statute.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 1:45:49 PM
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Austria orders closure of 'radical mosques', news agency APA says
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 2:13:08 PM
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Palestinian U. gate named after planner of Munich Olympics massacre
"We are proud of the distinguished leaders whose bodies are no more, but whose spirit remains among us.”
By SARAH CHEMLA \
11/8/2020 4:29:24 PM
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Despite Trump-Erdogan ties, Turkey will work with either election winner
"Regardless of which candidate takes office in the US, we will pursue a sincere approach to improve our relations,"
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 3:20:20 PM
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Austria closes mosque frequented by Vienna attacker
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 3:51:13 PM
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Biden has taken the lead in Pennsylvania
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 4:07:24 PM
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Dutch teacher in hiding after threatened for Islamic cartoon discussion
The cartoon, which won a national prize in 2015, shows a decapitated figure labelled "Charlie Hebdo" sticking its tongue out at a bearded man with a bloody sword.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 4:03:17 PM
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Activists support suspended former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
Another claim made at the event was that Corbyn was a victim of a false antisemitism smear campaign, which has also targeted "all progressive movements".
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/9/2020 1:07:13 PM
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Ron Huldai cancels attendance at Rabin memorial due to Yair Lapid speech
Sources close to the Tel Aviv mayor have said that the reason for the cancellation was that he had been told that this was an event not associated with any political party.
By OMRI RON \
11/7/2020 9:57:41 AM
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Israeli scientists find factor in preventing viral infections in bacteria
The new discovery finds an important factor in the defense system of the bacteria against viral infections.
By CELIA JEAN \
11/9/2020 11:41:58 AM
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Ukraine to build synagogue on site of Babyn Yar massacre
The synagogue is expected to open next year to coincide with the 80th anniversary of Holocaust massacre.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 5:33:29 PM
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Georgia state likely to go through recount in US presidential election
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 5:54:20 PM
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Nancy Pelosi refers to Biden as 'President Elect'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 6:00:31 PM
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Italy reports daily record of 37,809 coronavirus cases, 446 deaths
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 6:06:26 PM
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Benny Gantz: Will call for an election if budget is not passed by December
Israel's state budget has been a contentious issue which has caused numerous problems in the Blue and White and Likud unity government.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 6:55:47 PM
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UK reports 23,287 new COVID-19 cases, 355 deaths
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 6:44:35 PM
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Actress Elsa Raven, Back to the Future's 'Clocktower Lady,' dies at 91
Raven's career was filled with small but significant roles in a number of well known films and television series.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 7:39:29 PM
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Rumor Mark Esper considering resignation denied by Pentagon
A report by the news company claimed three officials were cited as saying he had prepared a resignation letter, but were later rebuffed by another report.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/9/2020 8:40:10 PM
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Athens' first mosque in nearly 200 years opens for Friday prayers
The city has not had a formal mosque since 200 years ago.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 7:38:32 PM
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Decision Desk HQ calls the election for Biden
Election officials are still counting ballots.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 8:28:27 PM
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Georgia presidential vote likely to go to a recount - Secretary of State
The candidates each had 49.4% of counted ballots, though Biden was ahead by about 1,500 votes as of Friday morning.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 8:24:41 PM
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Israel gives Philippines 10,000 coronavirus test kits
The two countries celebrated the cooperation between them in a handover ceremony.
By OMRI RON \
11/7/2020 9:36:56 AM
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Austria admits 'intolerable mistakes' in checks on Vienna attacker
Austria had already admitted fumbling intelligence from Slovakia that the 20-year-old gunman had attempted to buy ammunition there.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 9:03:15 PM
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Pennsylvania court orders some provisional election ballots set aside
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 9:06:45 PM
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Hezbollah: US sanctions on Lebanon's Bassil are blatant interference
The United States imposed sanctions on Friday on Gebran Bassil, the son-in-law of President Michel Aoun.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 9:57:16 PM
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Curfews considered across Israel as coronavirus cases rise
The option is being examined to close these cities down starting from either six PM or eight PM until morning.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/6/2020 10:10:17 PM
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Israeli Cambridge student spoofs Netanyahu, taunts Corbyn in debate speech
"Corbyn's therapist told him that his rejection of the report about antisemitism in the Labour party affirms that he is in deep repression and denial," Rosen joked.
By CELIA JEAN \
11/7/2020 3:52:43 PM
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Celtic's Bitton recovers from coronavirus, calls to postpone games
He ended by saying that while it's impossible to completely make sure one doesn't get the virus, people can be sensible and minimize the risk of getting it.
By OMRI RON \
11/7/2020 9:22:44 AM
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Biden close to US election victory as a defiant Trump vows to fight
Trump remained defiant, vowing to press unfounded claims of fraud as a weary, anxious nation waited for clarity in an election that only intensified the country's deep polarization.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 3:20:59 AM
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US Elections: Rundown of Trump campaign legal battles per state
Below is a list of the cases that will play out in the coming days and possibly weeks:
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 11:24:10 PM
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Is democracy sacred? - opinion
Though politics relies on virtue, this does not make it religious.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 12:00:47 AM
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Numerous Facebook Groups shared calls for violence ahead of US election
Such rhetoric was not uncommon in the run-up to the election in Facebook Groups, a key booster of engagement for the world's biggest social network.
By REUTERS \
11/6/2020 11:50:13 PM
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Republicans seeking to raise $60m. to fund Trump legal challenges
“They want $60 million,” said a Republican donor who received solicitations from the campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC).
By REUTERS \
11/8/2020 12:06:01 AM