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New COVID variant 'Eris' infects Israelis
The strain was found in 36 countries. Eighteen Israelis have been infected so far.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
8/6/2023 2:08:15 AM
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Qatar's tourism industry thrives post-World Cup: 347% increase in arrivals expected
Doha is increasingly competitive with more traditional tourist centers such as Dubai and Manama.
By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
8/6/2023 2:05:26 AM
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Here's why parents need to be careful of 'dry drowning'
"Dry drowning" or "secondary drowning" are terms that refer to rare complications that are more common in children.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
8/6/2023 3:53:47 AM
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Are there still pieces of land unclaimed by any country?
Unclaimed pieces of land known as Terra Nullius still exist around the globe.
By Walla! \
8/6/2023 3:58:17 AM
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How does adding fatty cheese to watermelon make it healthier?
Watermelon really isn't bursting with sugar and carbohydrates, and it's less fattening than apples and grapes. It also effectively restores the body's lost fluids.
By Walla! \
8/6/2023 6:04:22 AM
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Sweden’s NATO bid still hangs in the balance, despite Turkish support
After objecting for a year to Sweden’s bid to join NATO, Turkey finally relented. But tensions are still high, with recent Quran burnings, Kurdish groups, and Turkey’s EU membership bid at the center
By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE \
8/6/2023 6:40:13 AM
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US FDA approves new pill for postpartum depression
Postpartum depression severely affects a woman's ability to return to normal functioning, while also potentially affecting the mother's relationship with her child.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 7:07:50 AM
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Foreign national in moderate condition after violent incident in Jordan Valley - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/6/2023 7:53:18 AM
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On This Day: 78 years since US drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan
The bombing was the first-ever use of nuclear weapons in war and was followed three days later by a second nuclear bomb on Nagasaki.
By AARON REICH \
8/6/2023 9:59:28 AM
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IDF maps home of Tel Aviv terrorist ahead of demolition
The IDF also arrested four wanted individuals in the West Bank overnight. The individuals were taken in for further questioning by security forces.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/6/2023 9:18:44 AM
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Russia launches barrage of Iranian drones, hypersonic missiles at Ukraine
Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat told the national Ukrainian broadcaster that one of the key targets for Russia's overnight attack was the Khmelnytskiy region.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 8:57:48 AM
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Suspected explosive device found near Ashdod home - police
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/6/2023 8:59:05 AM
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Russia destroys two drones over Bryansk region -local governor
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 8:59:05 AM
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Russia officials say Ukraine hit Donetsk university with cluster shells
Russia's RIA state news agency cited Kostrubitsky and emergency services as saying the fire spread to an area of about 1,800 sq m (19,400 sq ft) before being contained early on Sunday.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 9:06:15 AM
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How much does it cost Israelis to send their children to the IDF?
The high cost of living impacts all parts of life in Israel, and joining the IDF isn't free. Here's a look at how much it will cost to send your kids to the army.
By Lee Sibyla/Walla! \
8/6/2023 2:38:54 PM
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Kim Jong Un tells North Korea arms factories to boost capacity
North Korea has tested rocket launchers for larger caliber shells, advanced cruise missiles and last month its newest ballistic missiles, including a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 9:28:13 AM
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Baby walrus receives 'cuddle therapy' from lucky wildlife experts
The one-month-old calf was found four miles from the sea without his mother.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/6/2023 10:24:28 AM
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Druzhba oil pipeline is leaking, says Polish pipeline operator PERN
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 9:52:16 AM
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ENV Media - Seizing opportunities in the Irish-Brazilian iGaming connection
By AVI STERN \
8/6/2023 10:18:41 AM
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West Bank Israeli women get more guns as Ben-Gvir eases criteria
To apply for firearms, Israeli citizens must meet a threshold of eligibility, which factors in military experience, profession, and residency.
By MICHAEL STARR \
8/6/2023 10:35:17 AM
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Elon Musk: Cage fight vs Zuckerberg will be streamed live on X
The social media moguls Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have been egging each other into a mixed martial arts cage match in Las Vegas since June.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 10:45:08 AM
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An end to remote work? Even Zoom employees are asked to return to office
Workers living within 50 miles of a Zoom office will be returning to in-person work at least two days a week.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/6/2023 3:21:50 PM
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US draws equivalence between Palestinian terror, settler violence
The State Department Near Eastern Affairs account on Twitter sent two statements within seconds about the weekend’s violence.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/6/2023 11:13:30 AM
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Moscow's Vnukovo airport suspends flights, reason not given
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 12:07:05 PM
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Ukraine gets rid of Soviet symbols on Motherland monument in Kyiv
The move has its roots in a movement to “decommunize” - or shed memories of the former Soviet Union - which Ukraine has stepped up since Russia's all-out invasion last year.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 12:14:17 PM
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Turkish drone strike hits PKK target in northern Iraq, kills one
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 12:18:19 PM
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Ex-Shin Bet, Mossad, IDF officials join petition against reasonableness law
Critics have expressed concern that Israeli forces would be subject to ICC jurisdiction because the restriction of reasonableness standard will hinder the independence and function of the courts.
By MICHAEL STARR \
8/6/2023 12:28:19 PM
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Israeli ministers back settler killing of Palestinian during Burka clashes
Ministers in Netanyahu's coalition came out in support of a settler who shot and killed a Palestinian, claiming self-defense.
By TROY O. FRITZHAND \
8/6/2023 12:34:51 PM
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Russia targeted Ukrainian air bases in overnight strikes
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 12:54:02 PM
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Pakistan passenger train derails, killing at least 15 people
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 1:02:23 PM
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Pence may testify against former president Donald Trump
Pence's potential testimony and his notes could become key parts of the prosecution case against Trump at trial.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 1:17:02 PM
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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's lawyers cannot reach him in jail
Britain's foreign office said on Saturday it was closely monitoring the situation and supported democratic principles. Pakistan's government denies Khan's arrest was related to the election.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 1:47:29 PM
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Russia can ensure security in Black Sea, says deputy foreign ministry
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 1:53:48 PM
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Iraq blocks Telegram app, cites personal data violations
Telegram is widely used in Iraq for messaging and as a source of news. Some channels contain large amounts of personal data including the names, addresses, and family ties of Iraqis.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 2:20:28 PM
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Israeli cyberterrorism expert suggests tips to safeguard the Metaverse
Collaborative efforts and early engagement could be the key to tackling cybersecurity threats in the emerging digital realm.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY \
8/6/2023 2:23:34 PM
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Israel's High Court issues injunction against Netanyahu's protection law
The court order didn't say when the law would come into effect or until when the injunction would apply.
By MICHAEL STARR \
8/6/2023 2:40:29 PM
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Israeli Ulpan teachers get new wage deal
The new wage deal aims to boost aliyah integration and comes after teachers protested low salaries, which disrupted Hebrew language courses.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY \
8/6/2023 2:44:04 PM
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Scientists find the playful part of the brain by tickling rats - study
After tickling them under controlled conditions, the German scientists reported a structure in rat brains called the periaqueductal gray is essential to all the fun
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/6/2023 3:08:52 PM
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Iraq wants Interpol's help in capturing ministers who stole over $2.5 billion
The scandal centers on suspected illegitimate cash withdrawals from the Commission between 2021 and 2022 totalling around $2.5 billion, according to Iraqi officials
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 3:22:14 PM
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A city-based strategy gives Israeli children a chance to succeed
Participation in extracurricular activities provides children with invaluable skills and improves their chances of success.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
8/6/2023 3:26:40 PM
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Russia says Western bid to get Global South to back Ukraine is doomed
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 3:25:32 PM
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Hamas sentences seven Palestinians to death for collaborating with Israel
Hamas said the convicts were found guilty of providing Israeli security forces with information about members of armed groups and the location of tunnels and rockets in the Gaza Strip.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/6/2023 3:42:17 PM
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What do nap times reveal about a young child’s brain development?
A study shows that reducing naps for children won’t improve brain development and that they should be allowed to nap as frequently and for as long as they need.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/6/2023 3:56:45 PM
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Road crash kills 24 people in Morocco
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 3:50:28 PM
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Satanist neo-Nazi got away with crimes as a teen, now he's going to jail
Posters found by police made by Harry Vaughan, 21, included ones adorned with slogans saying "It's OK to be a school shooter" and "It's OK to be a Nazi."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/6/2023 4:26:38 PM
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Israeli teen beaten while vacationing in Germany - local media
German authorities have begun investigating the incident and considering antisemitic motivations for the attack.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/6/2023 4:19:38 PM
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BGU program teaches students whose parents lacked higher education
BGU has announced a new program called First for a Degree to help make higher education more accessible regardless of socioeconomic status.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/6/2023 4:18:25 PM
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Ukraine strikes Russian-controlled Chonhar bridge to Crimea
The strike on the bridge, one of three road links between Crimea and mainland Ukraine, allegedly involved an Anglo-French Storm Shadow missile.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 4:18:44 PM
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How to manage anxiety? Symptoms and treatments for anxiety
By AVI STERN \
8/6/2023 4:23:03 PM
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Shin Bet nabs suspects connected to Tel Aviv terror attack
The suspects arrested by the Israeli security apparatus are family members of Kamal Abu Ahmed, the deceased Palestinian terrorist.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/6/2023 4:29:49 PM
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WATCH: Unraveling the origins: Examining Antisemitism within Palestinian society
Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) Presents:
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/6/2023 5:04:21 PM
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University hospital offers relief to those with kidney failure
Patients and relatives will learn at the hospital how to use equipment given to them and perform home dialysis.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/6/2023 4:59:27 PM
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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan border - GFZ
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 4:57:32 PM
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'Palestinian issue' not obstacle to Israel-Saudi peace, says foreign minister
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen discussed Hezbollah, Iran, and Israel's planned judicial reform in rare interview with Arabic-language online newspaper Elaph.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/6/2023 7:27:56 PM
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Smotrich freezes NIS 200m. destined for Arab sector
Many Arab communities currently lack classrooms and schools – approximately 305 are needed throughout the country – and part of the grant was intended for constructing schools.
By TROY O. FRITZHAND \
8/6/2023 5:15:28 PM
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Turkish Ambassador in Israel visits TAU to foster academic relations between countries
Turkish Ambassador in Israel Sakir Ozkan Torunlar visited Tel Aviv University last month to support the cooperation between the two countries.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/6/2023 5:21:04 PM
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‘COVID largely responsible for overwhelming deficits in public health funds’
The deficit of the health funds will actually worsen and is expected to lead to a cash flow problem in the fourth quarter of this year.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/6/2023 5:33:12 PM
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A novel of Sephardic life revives the Jewish family saga
The book arrives at a time of renewed interest in Sephardic culture, giving a fresh story to American Jewish readers who may be more familiar with the Ashkenazi experience.
By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA \
8/6/2023 5:56:09 PM
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Unraveling the origins: Examining antisemitism within Palestinian society
'Antisemitism must be taken seriously. There are conversations on the subject at the United Nations. The US government, and other countries are all building strategies to combat antisemitism'.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
8/7/2023 8:41:04 AM
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Ukraine calls Jeddah talks productive, Russia calls them doomed
More than 40 countries, including China, India, the United States, and European countries, but not Russia, are taking part in the Jeddah talks.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 6:15:54 PM
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IDF thwarts terror attack by Jenin-based cell
A joint statement by Israeli security forces said that the cell leader was taking orders from terror figures in Gaza.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/6/2023 6:19:58 PM
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Netanyahu: We'll advance law to change judicial selection committee
Proponents of the legislation say it restores balance to the branches of government, while those against say it removes checks on government powers.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 7:01:00 PM
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American Jew turns brother's loss into lifesaving mission with MDA
Before MDA, Benny Gustafson, 20, served on an ambulance in Madison during college.
By ZVIKA KLEIN \
8/6/2023 7:15:26 PM
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US surgeons in Gaza in $4 million treatment for disabled Palestinians
The five-day mission aimed to operate on 150 patients, train local surgeons, and donate $4 million worth of vital equipment.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 7:37:15 PM
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PM seeks to calm markets in conversation with Bloomberg
Netanyahu dismissed fears of civil war and offered a hopeful message that the opposing sides “will mesh.”
By TROY O. FRITZHAND \
8/6/2023 7:59:38 PM
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Trump targets DC judge in 2020 election case
Trump said he planned to seek US District Judge Tanya Chutkan's recusal as well as a change of venue outside of Washington.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 8:37:35 PM
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'Israeli hero': Chen Amir, murdered in Tel Aviv terror shooting, laid to rest
Chen Amir, a security guard who was killed in a terrorist shooting on Saturday, was buried on Sunday evening in the cemetery at Kibbutz Reim.
By NOAH MICHAELI \
8/6/2023 8:50:17 PM
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Coalition MKs' attacks on IDF can only weaken Israel - analysis
In a democracy, it is perfectly legitimate and absolutely necessary to scrutinize and question the actions of institutions like the IDF and Shin Bet - but without descending into ad hominem attacks.
By HERB KEINON \
8/6/2023 9:16:54 PM
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Attacks in Tel Aviv and Burka reveal failures of Israeli authorities - editorial
Both incidents – in Burka and in Tel Aviv – represent failures on the part of Israeli authorities.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/7/2023 2:31:55 AM
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The Knesset is facing a constitutional crisis - opinion
Should the Knesset and the government reject the court’s rulings, the political and social crisis will turn into a constitutional crisis.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
8/7/2023 2:28:38 AM
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Zelensky says Ukraine making progress with Patriot, IRIS-T defenses
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 9:39:53 PM
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The strategic value of Israel's air force - opinion
Israel can prepare with confidence for both surgical offensive operations and optimal defensive plans.
By AMIKAM NORKIN AND ABE KATSMAN \
8/7/2023 2:34:43 AM
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Letters to the Editor August 7, 2023: Power base disappearing
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
8/7/2023 2:26:48 AM
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Glaring, blatant anti-Israel hate speech at EU - opinion
Vitriolic anti-Israel hate speech in the EU is tolerated and ignored.
By OLGA DEUTSCH \
8/7/2023 2:35:19 AM
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Music festival in Megiddo draws crowds from Tel Aviv
An enduring music festival draws the crowds to the Israeli countryside.
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/7/2023 2:29:37 AM
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Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 10:00:45 PM
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Israel-Saudi deal unlikely in near future - opinion
A deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia would effectively be a ginormous step forward in ending the Israel-Arab conflict.
By MICAH HALPERN \
8/7/2023 2:35:56 AM
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Israeli Academy of Film and Television announces Ophir nominees
The winner of the Ophir Award for Best Movie becomes Israel’s official selection for consideration for a Best International Feature nomination.
By HANNAH BROWN \
8/7/2023 2:30:26 AM
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Mordecai Kaplan, reconstructionism, and democracy - opinion
Kaplan’s response to the growing threat of totalitarianism in 1939 suddenly became eerily prescient of the ongoing political crisis in Israel.
By ILAN CHAIM \
8/7/2023 2:38:03 AM
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US dems can be be model for Israelis - opinion
Biden will not save Israeli democracy, but Democrats can teach us how to do it ourselves.
By BARAK SELLA \
8/7/2023 2:38:56 AM
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Delegation of US House Democrats to visit Israel, West Bank this week
Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries and Representative Steny Hoyer will lead a group of 24 House Democrats.
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 10:29:17 PM
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Puccini’s Madama Butterfly soars at HaYarkon Park
A 20-year annual tradition of Opera in the Park reached a high point, with this year’s deeply performance of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
8/7/2023 2:31:14 AM
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Saudi-hosted meeting on Ukraine ends with pledge to continue talks
By REUTERS \
8/6/2023 10:43:51 PM
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Terror in Tel Aviv ‘okay’ now as long as terrorist is killed - analysis
Once upon a time, a terror attack in Tel Aviv may have led to a massive response against those directly or even indirectly responsible to deter such future attacks.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/6/2023 10:45:25 PM
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Stones thrown at vehicle in Mount Scopus, one injured
By SHLOMI HELLER/WALLA! \
8/6/2023 11:31:37 PM
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Israeli arrested in Antalya, Turkey on suspicion of stealing ancient bell
The Israeli, who was on his way back to Israel, vehemently denied such and claimed that he purchased the bell in good faith.
By Yoav Etiel/Walla! \
8/6/2023 11:37:44 PM