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Meet the new MK: Bezalel Smotrich
Bayit Yehudi’s Smotrich wants Israel to talk about Jewish rights to the land, instead of concessions.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/7/2015 12:12:41 AM
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Analysis: A splitting solution to coalition headaches
It could take a splitting solution to end the coalition conundrum that has become a splitting headache.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
4/7/2015 6:57:57 AM
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Obama: nuclear deal not predicated on Iran recognizing Israel
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 12:24:56 AM
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Analysis: Has China become a stabilizing force?
Israel and China have witnessed an age of improved relations and trade.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/7/2015 12:31:48 AM
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Maccabi Tel Aviv closes in on another title
Yellow-and-blue beats main challenger Beersheba 3-1 to build eight-point lead in first place.
By ALLON SINAI \
4/7/2015 12:45:59 AM
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Jerusalem continues excellent form to steamroll Holon
Hapoel topped 90 points for a third straight game.
By ALLON SINAI \
4/7/2015 12:49:03 AM
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Obama says tying Iran deal to recognition of Israel 'misjudgment'
"We want Iran not to have nuclear weapons because we can't bank on the regime changing," Obama says.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
4/7/2015 1:10:03 AM
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Interfaith group appoints Yonatan Shefa as new director
Chosen rabbi has decades of experience as a group facilitator and as a Jewish educator.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/7/2015 1:21:17 AM
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White House won't let perfect be the enemy of a good deal
Between now and June, the policy debate between the US and Israel may finally revolve around what is practical and achievable.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
4/7/2015 2:17:54 AM
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Secret state’s witness brings arrest of top crime family heads on numerous murder charges
The identity of the state’s witness is a closely guarded secret which cannot be published.
By BEN HARTMAN \
4/7/2015 2:01:09 AM
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Obama calls Oman leader to discuss Iran nuclear deal
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 2:02:09 AM
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Hezbollah says Iran nuclear agreement 'rules out specter of regional war'
While Nasrallah has tried to calm fears of nuclear war, conflict with Israel remains a possibility.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
4/7/2015 2:06:51 AM
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SodaStream reportedly changes some labeling to ‘Made in the West Bank’
By JTA \
4/7/2015 4:12:38 AM
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Fourth New York City man charged in plot to aid Islamic State
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 5:23:12 AM
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Fourth New York City man charged in plot to aid Islamic State
Man charged for encouraging others to participate in violent jihad through electronic messages, facilitating the travel of foreign fighters to Syria.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 5:49:47 AM
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Visitors to Israeli park turned away for carrying chametz
By JTA \
4/7/2015 6:26:14 AM
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China urges creation of conditions to resume Korea nuclear talks
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 7:04:08 AM
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'Anonymous' hacker campaign against Israeli sites causes minimal damage - so far
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 8:58:23 AM
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Obama: US will stand by Gulf allies against Iran's 'destabilizing activities'
"If you have a situation where one of our partners like Saudi Arabia is threatened from external aggression let’s say through Iran we will come to their defense.”
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 9:02:36 AM
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Militants in Malaysia planned raids for guns, attacks in capital
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 9:05:13 AM
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'Anonymous' hacker campaign against Israeli sites causes minimal damage - so far
Unknown cyber hackers said in recent weeks that they will attempt to hack a number of Israeli websites on Tuesday.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 9:10:44 AM
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US judge rules alleged killer of three young Muslims eligible for death penalty
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 9:44:06 AM
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US judge rules alleged killer of three young Muslims eligible for death penalty
Craig Hicks, 46, was indicted on three counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of a newlywed couple who were his neighbors in Chapel Hill and the wife's sister, a college student.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 9:51:18 AM
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South Africa detains teenage girl trying to join Islamic State
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 9:53:06 AM
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Pakistan parliament resumes debate on Yemen operation
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 10:01:20 AM
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UN Security Council concerns over situation in Yarmouk refugee camp
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 10:31:48 AM
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'Arab League to submit detailed timetable for an end to Israel's occupation'
By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA \
4/7/2015 10:32:24 AM
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Arab League backs push for UNSC resolution to end Israeli ‘occupation’
Egypt’s foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry, said on Monday that a special committee of Arab League ministers will oversee the matter.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/7/2015 10:40:46 AM
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Indian police kill 20 sandalwood smugglers in southern forest
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 10:53:46 AM
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Top 10 things to do 396393
Best things to do in the week to come.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2015 6:27:57 PM
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Former British PM Blair to assail Cameron over EU referendum
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 10:59:08 AM
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Cooking Class: Stir up comfort
Risotto may sound difficult, but the results are worth the (small) effort.
By NERIA BARR \
4/7/2015 11:23:21 AM
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Visitors to Israeli park turned away for carrying hametz
“The Afula municipal park is a public facility that serves the residents of the city and its environs, and so the public is asked to refrain from bringing hametz into it during the holiday."
By JTA \
4/7/2015 11:30:15 AM
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Sunni militants kill 8 Iranian border guards in Iranian-Pakistani borderland
On Monday Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have destroyed a militant cell belonging to one of these groups, adding that the cell had been affiliated with foreign espionage organizations.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 11:35:07 AM
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Kahlon said to favor inviting Herzog into Netanyahu-led coalition
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 11:35:27 AM
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Kulanu denies secret channel with Netanyahu confidant
The Kulanu negotiating team member said the party was still holding strong in its disputes with the Likud.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
4/7/2015 11:40:22 AM
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Time Out: A cocoon of tranquility
The new Herods hotel in Tel Aviv offers guests a journey back in time to the 1930s.
By SHAWN RODGERS \
4/7/2015 11:45:25 AM
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US top court won't hear appeal by American Jew formerly imprisoned in Cuba
Alan Gross sued the US government for negligence after serving 5 years in Cuban prison for providing Internet equipment to Jewish Cubans under a US program that Cuba viewed as subversive.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 11:48:23 AM
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Italy's FM: Military action inevitable in fight against terrorism
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 11:54:53 AM
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Italy's FM: Military action inevitable in fight against terrorism
Paolo Gentiloni says Europe has long ignored dangers faced by people in other parts of the world and must do more.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 12:09:21 PM
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SodaStream reportedly changes some labeling to ‘Made in the West Bank’
Two groups that advocate for boycotting products made in the West Bank accused SodaStream of violating Oregon’s Fair Trade Practices Act by labeling its products as “Made in Israel”
By JTA \
4/7/2015 12:26:27 PM
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Tehran to showcase '839' Holocaust cartoons in order to highlight Western hypocrisy
Israeli UN envoy: “This contest legitimizes Holocaust denial and encourages Holocaust deniers to continue their incitement.”
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 12:27:58 PM
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Obama: Iran sanctions can be reimposed if Tehran violates nuclear deal
"We are absolutely convinced we can do it again," Obama said of the international sanctions, which have crippled Iran's economy.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 12:42:40 PM
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Lebanese army says three militants killed near Syria border
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 12:52:40 PM
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Nuclear knockout not nearly nailed
The first and simplest question one must ask is in what language will the final authorized version of the agreement be framed?
By DAVID SINGER \
4/7/2015 12:53:33 PM
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WATCH: Pres. Rivlin shows off his singing skills at Israeli Song Festival
Rivlin paid homage to Israeli singers - and even showed off his crooning skills.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 12:55:56 PM
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Obama says would move fast to take Cuba off terrorism sponsor list
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 1:04:42 PM
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Over 100,000 visitors take advantage of Passover holiday, head out to Israel's national parks
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 1:10:19 PM
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Italy pushes for more action in the fight against religious persecution
Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni worries that Italian religious sites, such as the Vatican papal state, could become prime targets.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 1:10:58 PM
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Dutch Soccer fans boast Nazi heritage at game, chant 'Hamas, Hamas, Jews to the gas'
Utrecht supporters chanted the slogans to insult rival fans, whom they often call “Jews” because of the historical Jewish presence in Amsterdam.
By JTA \
4/7/2015 1:27:39 PM
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MDA: Toddler hit by car, seriously injured in Taiba
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 1:34:39 PM
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Islam’s civil war
The time for action by Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Sunni world had arrived.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
4/7/2015 1:36:40 PM
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Pakistan PM says Iran should be involved in Yemen debate
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 2:01:44 PM
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City Notes: Young cancer patients attend extreme sports camp in Galilee
Local news from the North, South and Center.
By COMPILED BY TAMARA ZIEVE \
4/7/2015 2:08:16 PM
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JPost News: April 7, 2015
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 2:09:08 PM
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United in grief
Israeli basketball will never be the same after the untimely death of Uri Shelef.
By ALLON SINAI \
4/12/2015 6:16:17 PM
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Old movie magic
Decades ago, movie stars were exhibited on giant posters, which added color and grandeur to the beautiful buildings and the bustling street.
By BARRY DAVIS \
4/7/2015 2:24:18 PM
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Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer backs bill to allow Congress to vote on Iranian nuclear deal
The bill would require Obama to submit the final agreement to Congress and prohibits him from suspending, waiving, or otherwise reducing congressional sanctions for 60 days.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 2:27:26 PM
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Mass graves found in Iraq - 'What savage barbarian could kill 1,700 people in cold blood?'
Iraqi forensic teams began excavating 12 suspected mass grave sites thought to hold the corpses of soldiers massacred by ISIS.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 2:42:46 PM
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Habima thrives once again
The historic national theater of Israel was saved from financial dissolution by two amazing women: delia Friedman and Nurit Dabush.
By TAL ARIEL AMIR \
4/7/2015 2:48:40 PM
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Following the green line
A sneak preview at the progress being made on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem high-speed railway
By BARRY DAVIS \
4/12/2015 6:19:34 PM
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Meretz bill would mandate public transportation on Shabbat
MK Tamar Zandberg said Tuesday that the issue should be the new Knesset's top priority, because it is a matter of social, economic and environmental justice.
By LAHAV HARKOV,SHARON UDASIN \
4/7/2015 2:59:59 PM
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TEDx returns to Jerusalem
Sold-out event brings leaders in multiple disciplines to the capital to present their ideas.
By GAVRIEL FISKE \
4/7/2015 3:05:01 PM
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A memoir of last winter, mostly
After the last 15 years, I’d prefer not to leave my organs, or anything else, to either American party.
By PHILIP GOLD \
4/15/2015 1:29:23 PM
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Twitter and Facebook vow to challenge Turkey over ban
Both Twitter and video-sharing service YouTube were inaccessible for hours on Monday, after a Turkish court ordered the removal of images of a prosecutor held at gunpoint by far-left militants.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 3:19:27 PM
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Israel’s right to exist will not be dictated by foreign nations
Israel’s right to exist is the right of the Jewish people - and does not require America, Iran or anyone else to give approval on that right.
By RONN TOROSSIAN \
4/7/2015 3:22:51 PM
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Russian atomic submarine catches fire in shipyard, RIA reports
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 3:32:04 PM
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Sufi so good and so peaceful
The multifaceted Sufi Festival takes place in the Arava.
By BARRY DAVIS \
4/12/2015 6:24:46 PM
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En manipulant le papier
Il suffit d’une feuille, et d’un peu de patience. D’un brin de technique. Puis la poésie agit. Le musée de Jaffa fait honneur à l’art de l’origami et du pliage de papier. L’occasion de s’entretenir avec Paul Jackson, origamiste de renommée mondiale
By DAVID STROMBERG \
4/7/2015 3:50:10 PM
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La campagne à la ville
En plein cœur de Jérusalem, Ramat Rahel offre un coin de nature et raconte un épisode
de l’histoire d’Israël
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
4/7/2015 3:56:50 PM
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'Iran and US irritating each other with conflicting statements on nuclear deal'
Lead US negotiator to the Iran talks says parties understood their narratives on the framework deal were likely to be somewhat different.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 4:00:32 PM
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Republican Rand Paul announces 2016 presidential run on website
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 4:08:18 PM
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Music: Heart and soul
Master guitarist Robert Cray and his blues band are in Israel to do what they love.
By DAVID BRINN \
4/12/2015 6:27:02 PM
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Suspected al Qaeda militants take Yemen border post with Saudi
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 4:20:54 PM
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Dance: Spring un-rest
The Akram Khan Company performs ‘iTMOi’ in Tel Aviv.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
4/14/2015 11:46:57 AM
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Killer of American teacher in Abu Dhabi: I'm possessed by evil spirits
Alaa Bader al-Hashemi allegedly murdered 47-year-old American teacher Ibolya Ryan in a shopping mall restroom in Abu Dhabi, then attempted to murder an Egyptian-American doctor.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 4:29:03 PM
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Classical: The little princess
Trio Saint Exupéry performs a trioof chamber trios.
By MAXIM REIDER \
4/15/2015 1:25:55 PM
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Former Bank Hapoalim chairman released from prison after 8 months behind bars
Dankner is appealing 3.5 prison sentence for his involvement in the Holyland Affair.
By BEN HARTMAN \
4/8/2015 2:42:51 AM
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Movie Review: When apples fall far from the tree
An Ethiopian patriarch experiences conflict with his family in ‘Red Leaves.’
By HANNAH BROWN \
4/15/2015 1:27:07 PM
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This week in 60 seconds: ISIS vs. the Palestinians
Got a minute?
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 4:50:30 PM
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Screen Savors: ‘Mad Men’ debuts, Masada disappoints
This week on TV.
By HANNAH BROWN \
4/15/2015 1:28:05 PM
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Dining: New kid on the block
Diego San is a hot spot in TA’s Levinsky Market.
By SHAWN RODGERS \
4/12/2015 6:25:50 PM
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Weed growers in Tel Aviv – take your pot off the balcony!
Police bust woman whose pot plant was visible from the street.
By BEN HARTMAN \
4/7/2015 5:01:12 PM
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Jewish cemetery desecrated in Polish town where Jews were tortured by Nazis
The graves were desecrated in Olkusz, Poland, the site of "Bloody Wednesday," where in 1940 Jewish men were gathered in the town square, humiliated and beaten.
By JTA \
4/7/2015 5:04:53 PM
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Dining: Jack of all shades
Jacko’s Street can satisfy many tastes and palates.
By SHAWN RODGERS \
4/14/2015 11:47:45 AM
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Man falls off 50 meter high cliff to his death at Wadi Og stream near Dead Sea
By BEN HARTMAN \
4/7/2015 5:16:01 PM
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Together in Tehran, Erdogan and Rouhani call for end to bloodshed in Yemen
Turkish president has accused Iran of attempting to dominate the region.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 5:16:53 PM
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US delays announcement on opening embassy in Cuba
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 5:19:04 PM
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American Ebola patient's condition improves
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 5:20:28 PM
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Letters 396453
Readers weigh in on previous issues of the 'Magazine.'
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
4/7/2015 5:22:24 PM
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Three males trampled at Wosner funeral remain in serious and critical conditions
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/7/2015 5:29:01 PM
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‘Vermatzah’ links ancient traditions to contemporary tastes
Vermatzah ships to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston from its headquarters in a small town in Vermont.
By STACEY MORRIS \
4/7/2015 5:41:24 PM
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Discreet philanthropy
The Leven dynasty’s Rashi Foundation decides to put a face on the Zionist philanthropist organization to attract strategic partners.
By ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN \
4/12/2015 6:13:57 PM
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Religious services group seeks right to refuse mikva attendant at public mikvaot
An increasing numbers of women have complained about intense scrutiny and investigation by female mikva attendants regarding their observance of family purity.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/7/2015 6:03:09 PM
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Searching for human rights in the Republic of the Congo
Congo-Brazzaville, an African nation of just 3.5 million with sufficient resources, remains mired in corruption, police torture and roadblocks to residents getting educated and moving forward.
By TAMARA BARAAZ \
4/10/2015 9:34:55 AM
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US speeds up arms supplies to Saudi-led coalition
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 6:24:08 PM
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Tzohar publishes new journal to discuss challenges of religion and state
Journal is partly funded by the Tikva Fund and the Maimonides Fund, and will be issued three times a year.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/7/2015 6:39:39 PM
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Former Hadassah president Bernice Tannenbaum dies at 101
The figurehead former president of the Hadassah Women’s Zionist Organization of America was instrumental in making the organization what it is today.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/7/2015 6:42:41 PM
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US expediting weapon supplies to Saudis in fight against Yemen's Houthis
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 7:09:30 PM
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US expediting weapon supplies to Saudis to fight Yemen's Houthi rebels
"Saudi Arabia is sending a strong message to the Houthis and their allies that they cannot overrun Yemen by force," says Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken on his visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 7:16:38 PM
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Far right group to join Ukrainian military
Pravy Sektor has worked hard to distance itself from its anti-Semitic reputation.
By SAM SOKOL \
4/7/2015 7:26:15 PM
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US rabbi wants to hold Holocaust commemoration in Ramallah
Marc Schneier says he is “working on some very significant events to take place within Muslim countries.”
By SAM SOKOL \
4/7/2015 10:43:25 PM
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Delegates from Middle East, Muslim world to convene in Israel for nuclear conference
Around 100 representatives total will take part in the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization conference next week.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
4/7/2015 8:04:14 PM
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Power outages in Washington affect White House, government buildings
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 8:14:47 PM
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Nicole Kidman urged to cut ties with UAE airline Etihad over alleged rights abuses
"Etihad is a regressive company that seeks to return our industry to its darkest ages," American union charges.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 8:53:58 PM
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'American pie' lyrics sold for $1.2 million
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 9:24:39 PM
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Yesh Atid’s Tamnu-Shata vows to continue fighting racism from outside Knesset
The Knesset's first female Ethiopian MK Tamnu-Shata vows to continue fighting racism from outside Knesset.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
4/8/2015 1:56:51 AM
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Grapevine: Between the Negev and the Galilee
A round up of news from around the country.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
4/7/2015 9:34:03 PM
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High time for Poland to confront its past
No viable solution has yet been found to resolve the critical issue of restitution for the Polish victims of the Holocaust nor the 1968 anti-Semitic social and political unrest.
By DANIEL SCHATZ \
4/7/2015 9:48:21 PM
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Obama vs Netanyahu
We are entering into a rocky period for US-Israeli relations.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
4/7/2015 9:54:06 PM
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Center Field: Obama’s dog whistle and the anti-SemiZionist monsters’ ball
Obama could learn from George H. W. Bush how to oppose Israeli policy without anti-Zionist dog-whistling.
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
4/7/2015 9:56:50 PM
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Israel takes important step in integration with Asian markets
Israel is eying Asian markets, and China in particular, in order to boost its exports and diversify away from a Europe that is becoming problematic politically.
By ALEXANDER B. PEVZNER \
4/7/2015 9:58:11 PM
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Admit mistakes to earn trust
Hardly anyone can come clean these days.
By MICHAEL RUBENSTEIN \
4/7/2015 10:05:27 PM
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Lessons not learned: The Armenian genocide
As human beings, we want to believe that we’ve evolved beyond evil.
By EMILY SCHRADER \
4/7/2015 10:07:18 PM
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US judge nixes effort to expand sex suit involving Alan Dershowitz
US District Judge Kenneth Marra ruled that it was unnecessary for two more women to join a 2008 mainly against lawsuit against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,REUTERS \
4/7/2015 10:20:45 PM
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Obama warns of 'zero' breakout time without nuclear deal
"Essentially, we're purchasing for 13, 14, 15 years assurances that the breakout is at least a year," Obama says in interview.
By MICHAEL WILNER,Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
4/7/2015 10:27:13 PM
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How it all began
Were the Apiru Hebrews a separate semi-nomadic warring tribe which eventually sought to settle in Canaan and did so only after some rather tragic Egyptian experiences?
BY ALEXANDER ZVIELLI \
4/7/2015 10:37:17 PM
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Greek anti-establishment protesters torch cars, clash with police
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 10:41:43 PM
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April 7, 2015: Feinstein’s criticism
Readers respond to the latest 'Jerusalem Post' articles.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
4/7/2015 10:44:07 PM
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Ammonia leak causes fire at factory in Emek Hefer
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/7/2015 11:02:11 PM
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FIFA head rejects Palestinian call to ban Israel
The PFA accused Israel of continuing to hamper its football activities, frustrated at restrictions they say Israel imposes on the movement of their athletes between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
By REUTERS \
4/7/2015 11:22:27 PM