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Afghan students find inspiration in Islamic State's success
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 12:10:43 AM
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The Silicon Valley Interchange
By Stuart Soffer \
12/8/2014 1:10:19 AM
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Expected rain spurs worry that Arava oil will spread
Rains forecast for Tuesday have put environmentalists on edge, as it will affect fragile local ecosystem.
By NIV ELIS \
12/8/2014 1:11:51 AM
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Despite failures, US likely to continue raids to free hostages
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 1:21:21 AM
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‘No representation, no vote’ say haredi women
A campaign to secure a spot for haredi women on the electoral lists of the haredi United Torah Judaism and Shas parties for the upcoming elections has been launched.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/8/2014 1:25:54 AM
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Majority of public opposed to including haredi parties in new government
The poll was conducted last week on a sample of 500 respondents representing a statistical sample of the adult population and published over the weekend.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/8/2014 1:42:51 AM
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The girl without a name
By Avigayil Lobato \
12/8/2014 2:02:36 AM
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The passion of a Jew by choice
By Avigayil Lobato \
12/8/2014 2:11:15 AM
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Oz, Grossman, Yehoshua call on Europe to recognize ‘Palestine’
Three of Israel's great authors signed a petition calling for Europe to officially recognize a Palestinian state, something so far only Sweden has done.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/8/2014 2:19:32 AM
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Syria turns to UN after Israeli strike
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 2:39:14 AM
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Security chief: Ending prisoners’ pay will ruin PA
PLO payments to prisoners is NIS 800 more than Palestinian security forces' salary.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/8/2014 2:44:10 AM
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Analysis: The covert war against Hezbollah’s arms program
The Assad regime remains Hezbollah’s main weapons depot, from where both Syrian-made and Iranian-produced arms often pass through en route to Hezbollah storage facilities in Lebanon.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/8/2014 3:00:14 AM
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Trial opens in 2009 IDF shooting of US activist Tristan Anderson
The High Court of Justice in July 2013 ordered the state to reopen an investigation into the shooting of the American activist during a 2009 protest against the security barrier.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/8/2014 3:17:36 AM
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Ashkelon prison guard charged with smuggling phone to inmate
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/8/2014 3:19:24 AM
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Vienna to become home to first Kindertransport museum
By JTA \
12/8/2014 4:30:03 AM
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Jews rally in Paris suburb to protest rise in anti-Semitism
Calls for government to do more against rising anti-Semitism heard at protest.
By JOSEPH STRICH,REUTERS \
12/8/2014 4:33:48 AM
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Analysis: IDF is quickly probing more accusations than in the past, but is it enough?
With the UN Schabas Report into the war coming out in March, the conflict over the legality of IDF actions and its investigations will continue for some time.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/8/2014 5:12:41 AM
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Left-Wingers Succeed In Splitting Israel's Coalition
By EARL COX \
12/8/2014 5:20:27 AM
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Hap TA mired in slump with loss to Ashdod
Third straight setback for Reds; Petah Tikva derby set to kick off; Beitar in for tough test against Mac TA
By ALLON SINAI \
12/8/2014 5:34:47 AM
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Knesset dispersal expected to be approved today
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/8/2014 6:03:55 AM
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Eilat sends Jerusalem to first defeat
By ALLON SINAI \
12/8/2014 6:08:44 AM
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Golf: Laetitia Beck becomes first Israeli ever to qualify for professional golf tour
By ALLON SINAI \
12/8/2014 6:13:33 AM
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Livni, Lapid to meet to discuss unity in upcoming elections
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 6:34:28 AM
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All eyes on Livni-Lapid meeting as Knesset dispersal expected to be approved today
Heads of Hatnua, Yesh Atid to discuss possible political alliance in upcoming elections.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/8/2014 6:39:50 AM
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IDF arrests 19 Palestinians in West Bank
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 7:10:08 AM
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Netanyahu reportedly to ask for millions in funds for West Bank settlements
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 8:23:16 AM
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Hezbollah drones, anti-aircraft missiles destroyed in Syria attack, opposition claims
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 8:45:05 AM
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Hezbollah drones, anti-aircraft missiles destroyed in alleged IAF attack, says Syrian opposition
Lebanese newspaper claimed that the IAF struck weapons caches “that belonged to Hezbollah.”
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 8:48:07 AM
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Top Putin aide: Mossad training ISIS terrorists in Iraq, Syria
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 9:14:46 AM
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Russian writer and political activist: Mossad training ISIS terrorists in Iraq, Syria
Alexander Prokhanov accuses Israel and the US of training the Islamic State in order to undermine Moscow’s interests in the Middle East.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 9:20:36 AM
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Hagee:I meant to call Obama anti-Israel
“While I regret my misstatement, I stand behind my prepared remarks. I believe that those of us who love Israel must be aggressive in our criticism thereof," Hagee said.
By JTA \
12/8/2014 9:51:37 AM
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Hanukkah lights… on the lawn
By ELLEN LEVITT \
12/8/2014 10:23:16 AM
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Qalqiliya, mon amour
By DOROTHEA SHEFER-VANSON \
12/8/2014 12:16:15 PM
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The best world possible?
By R.P. Nettelhorst \
12/8/2014 10:35:38 AM
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The latest scourge plaguing Iran's youth - meth addiction
Shishe means "glass" in Farsi, a reference to the appearance of the drug in some of its purest forms.
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 10:49:23 AM
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Qatar halts mediation to free captive Lebanese soldiers
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 10:55:21 AM
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Netanyahu promises to reduce cost of food items, criticizes Lapid
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 11:11:56 AM
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Knesset committee votes unanimously to dissolve parliament
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/8/2014 11:13:58 AM
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Barak: I am not running
Former prime minister warns that Israel should be concerned by calls for boycott from Europe and says relations with US have been harmed, but not destroyed.
By HERB KEINON \
12/8/2014 12:02:36 PM
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LIVE: The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic conference 2014
Senior officials, including President Rivlin, former president Peres to address annual conference in Jerusalem, which will tackle political and security issues.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/11/2014 10:12:47 AM
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For Israeli salamander, two heads are better than one
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 12:41:41 PM
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Double-headed salamander discovered in Haifa
University of Haifa’s ecology lab says rare tadpole may be result of pollution.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/8/2014 12:45:19 PM
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Knesset Interior C'tee approves new version of migrants law for final Knesset reading
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 12:49:39 PM
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Iran, Syria condemn Israel for 'lifting morale of terrorists' with Damascus airstrikes
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 1:31:52 PM
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Lapid: Yesh Atid will connect with other parties to replace Netanyahu
Yesh Atid leader slams Netanyahu for failing to bring security to Israel's citizens and stagnating on diplomatic front.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 1:33:24 PM
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Iran, Syria condemn Israel for 'lifting morale of terrorists' with Damascus airstrikes
Israel has not officially acknowledged carrying out the attack, which was captured on film by eyewitnesses on the ground.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 1:36:23 PM
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UN declares 2014 a devastating year for millions of children
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 2:04:30 PM
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High Court expected to let Pinto plea bargain go through
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/8/2014 2:10:42 PM
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Court to okay Pinto plea bargain
Movement for Quality Gov’t wants more than 12-month sentence.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/8/2014 2:17:41 PM
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Russia wants Israeli explanation for 'aggressive actions' in Syria
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 2:20:39 PM
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Livni: This is the chance to replace Netanyahu
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/8/2014 2:26:28 PM
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Russia wants Israeli explanation for 'aggressive actions' in Syria
Israel has not officially acknowledged carrying out the attack, though that did not stop Iran and Syria from placing blame on Jerusalem.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 2:35:09 PM
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‘Every journey starts with a first step’
President Reuven Rivlin discusses entering Israel’s top office and the need to meet the challenges facing the country
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/9/2014 3:35:41 AM
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Herzog: Now is the time to put aside egos
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 2:57:37 PM
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Israel to permit European reconstruction bank to operate in Palestinian territories
By NIV ELIS \
12/8/2014 3:12:15 PM
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Gathering Evangelical support for Israel
Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein of the IFCJ calls for more engagement with the Christian world
By SAM SOKOL \
12/9/2014 2:23:27 PM
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Israel won’t block EBRD operating in West Bank
European bank hopes investments in Palestinian ventures will promote market economy, freer political institutions.
By NIV ELIS \
12/8/2014 3:16:39 PM
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Russia's Gazprom to set up new company for gas pipeline to Turkey
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 3:19:24 PM
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WATCH: Palestinian preacher at al-Aksa mosque threatens to 'slaughter Jews'
"Oh Allah, hasten the establishment of the state of the Islamic Caliphate," Sheik Omar Abu Sara says.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 3:38:49 PM
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Report: Two killed in alleged IAF strikes in Syria
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 3:43:40 PM
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Mission: Find a hero
President Reuven Rivlin sends youngsters on a mission, in search of IDF heroes.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/8/2014 3:53:49 PM
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Cooking with JPost: Roasted caulfilower
Chef Yochanan shows you how easy it is to make traditional Libyan cauliflower.
By YOCHANAN LAMBIASE \
12/16/2014 2:58:19 PM
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Israeli Jewish Congress seeks to consolidate world Jewry
Israeli Jewish Congress president Vladimir Sloutsker, an outspoken Zionist, is unafraid to speak his mind.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/8/2014 3:55:26 PM
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Netanyahu says eliminating value added tax on food will help poor immediately
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 3:59:31 PM
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Still grasping the hand of history
Former president Shimon Peres is settling into his new life as Citizen Peres, but he’s still intent on making his voice heard.
By DAVID BRINN \
12/11/2014 7:58:55 AM
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Yisrael Beytenu and Kahlon's party sign vote-sharing agreement
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 4:17:51 PM
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Report: Two Hezbollah operatives killed in Sunday's alleged IAF strikes in Syria
Al Arabiya reports causalities in alleged IAF strikes, IDF remains mum.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
12/8/2014 4:20:51 PM
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Execution rate accelerates in Iran under Rouhani
The five main reasons for death sentences in Iran are heresy, homosexuality, rape, murder and armed struggle.
By HAGAI LAP \
12/8/2014 5:03:57 PM
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Comptroller to probe Environmental Protection Agency over Arava oil spill
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/8/2014 4:33:24 PM
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Jordan charges top Brotherhood figure over anti-UAE comments
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 4:39:19 PM
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‘We are always ready for a challenge’
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund uses modern tools to maintain the spirit of the founding fathers of Zionism
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2014 4:40:31 PM
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Tunisian presidential run-off set for Dec. 21
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 4:44:06 PM
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Leave or let live? More Arabs move in to Jewish neighborhoods of Jerusalem
Cheaper rents, better services draw middle-class Arab families to French Hill, Neveh Ya’acov and Pisgat Ze’ev.
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 4:47:02 PM
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Meretz and Labor sign vote-sharing agreement
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 4:54:57 PM
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Expanding the US-Israeli economic partnership
‘Now is a good time for Israeli companies to invest in the US. There are also investment opportunities in Israel, particularly in the technology and energy sectors.
By DANIEL SHAPIRO \
12/11/2014 7:59:52 AM
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Breaking the siege
Israel’s struggle for acceptance has yet to be fully won, but its first 66 years have been more successful than the Jewish state’s first diplomats ever dreamed.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
12/8/2014 5:02:48 PM
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Rivlin: Israel welcomes the rehabilitation of Gaza
"We know that innocent people are being held hostage by Hamas," president tells UN projects director
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/8/2014 5:05:01 PM
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Soldier lightly injured by rock in Nazareth
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 5:09:27 PM
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Report: Netanyahu to select Yisrael Katz to fill in as finance minister
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 5:13:40 PM
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Actor faces homophobia on Israeli Channel 10's morning show
By YANIR DEKEL \
12/8/2014 5:32:07 PM
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Pharmacies to stop selling mercury thermometers; no plan for safe disposal yet
About seven months ago, the ministry recommended to pharmacies and the public that they replace the tubes of glass filled with toxic black mercury.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/8/2014 5:36:10 PM
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‘It is always better to explain than to fight’
An appreciation of ‘Jerusalem Post’ founder Gershon Agron on the 120th anniversary of his birth
BY ALEXANDER ZVIELLI \
12/8/2014 5:40:33 PM
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New 'anti-infiltration' bill passes final hurdle before vote in Knesset
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/8/2014 5:41:34 PM
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Abandoning the diplomatic battlefield to our enemies
Israel spends much less than the PA on its foreign service, then wonders why it’s losing the PR war.
By EVELYN GORDON \
12/8/2014 5:48:53 PM
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Report: Culture and Sports Minister Limor Livnat to announce resignation from politics
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 6:05:23 PM
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Jerusalem Post News: December 8, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/8/2014 6:06:49 PM
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Egypt arrests 26 men over bath house 'orgy'
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 6:08:14 PM
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UN Syria envoy pitches Aleppo truce plan to rebels in Turkey
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 6:09:05 PM
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MKs bar and reduce pesticides in fresh produce
The use of organic phosphates for agriculture is banned, other chemicals more regulated.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/8/2014 6:14:30 PM
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Veteran Likud minister Limor Livnat quitting politics
Livnat is currently serving as Culture and Sports Minister; she began her political career in 1977.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/8/2014 6:33:11 PM
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Prior to Knesset dispersal, education committee addresses child abuse
53% of children in study reported being victim to some form of violence.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/8/2014 6:35:00 PM
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Golan Druse questioned for support of Hezbollah
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/8/2014 6:47:56 PM
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Bomb goes off in Lebanese town at Syrian border
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 6:55:28 PM
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Concerts to honor man who saved 5,200 Jews during World War II
Giorgio Perlasco saved more than four times as many people as Oscar Schindler.
By EITAN AROM \
12/8/2014 7:06:31 PM
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Steinitz doesn't confirm or deny Syria strike, says election politics not consideration
Steinitz reiterated that Israel has a policy of preventing “game-changing” and ultra-sophisticated weaponry from falling into the hands of terrorists.
By HERB KEINON,MAYA SHWAYDER \
12/8/2014 7:09:32 PM
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Poll: Joint Herzog-Livni list would get 23 mandates to Likud's 21
Knessset Channel poll finds Hatnua running alone would fail to pass electoral threshold.
By ARIK BENDER, MAARIV HASHAVUA \
12/8/2014 7:09:32 PM
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Shalom, solar companies clash on renewable energy pricing
In 2014, renewable energy use in Israel is expected to rise to 1.5-2%, still far from the 10% goal set for 2020.
By NIV ELIS \
12/8/2014 7:13:47 PM
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Arab man wounded during November Jerusalem terrorist attack dies
60-year-old east Jerusalem resident was struck by car used to kill Border Police officer, yeshiva student and wound 13 others at light rail stop in November.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/8/2014 7:23:54 PM
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Arabs youths shatter windshield of bus carrying Jews during Mount of Olives rock attack
Palestinian gas station workers allegedly attacked by 2 Israelis, victims’ families say, extra police units continue patrols throughout capital
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/8/2014 7:30:15 PM
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US says allies to send about 1,500 troops to Iraq
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 7:44:17 PM
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Madoff's ex-back office director gets 10 years in prison
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 7:53:46 PM
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5 million liters of crude oil spilled in Arava leak
Air quality in the region is now within accepted standards, removal of the contaminated earth from the large pools is nearly complete.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/8/2014 8:15:09 PM
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US declines to comment on Israeli strike on Syria
By MICHAEL WILNER \
12/8/2014 8:34:01 PM
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Opposition skewers PM for belated ‘discovery’ of food VAT exemption
Netanyahu proposes 0 VAT for food staples, despite rejecting the policy in the past.
By NIV ELIS \
12/8/2014 8:38:27 PM
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Claims US is considering sanctions against Israel "unfounded"
By MICHAEL WILNER \
12/8/2014 8:46:17 PM
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US calls on UNRWA to ‘uphold neutrality’ after call to boycott ‘Post’
Neutrality required of UNRWA "so that it can carry out its critical mandate," US spokesman says.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
12/8/2014 8:51:18 PM
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Audiences are falling for ‘Love Letters to Cinema’
Israel’s top filmmakers have produced an anthology of short films influenced by the movies they love.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/8/2014 9:06:28 PM
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New 'anti-infiltration' bill passes vote in Knesset
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/8/2014 9:10:46 PM
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Theater Review: "Dead Man’s Cell Phone"
J-Town Playhouse, Directed by Raphael Poch, AACI, Jerusalem
By MARC TAINAR \
12/8/2014 9:11:10 PM
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New 'anti-infiltration' bill passes vote in Knesset
The bill is meant to prevent “infiltration” of African migrants into Israel, and to encourage others to leave the country.
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/8/2014 9:13:38 PM
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Yemen al-Qaida leader criticizes IS beheadings as un-Islamic
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 9:23:56 PM
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Christmas lesson
A Jewish state can and must find ways to incorporate its large non-Jewish population.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/8/2014 9:25:00 PM
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On my mind: Refugee despair
Syrian refugees can’t catch a break.
By KENNETH BANDLER \
12/8/2014 9:29:58 PM
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The price of divorce
Daylight will help spur the parties to make a greater effort in drafting agreements acceptable to voters.
By MICHAEL PARTEM \
12/8/2014 9:34:14 PM
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December 9: Hostile visit
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
12/8/2014 9:39:17 PM
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The POSTman Knocks Twice: The DNA of the Likud
The party moved so far from its Revisionist founders, its DNA became so admixed with deal-makers.
By AVRAHAM AVI-HAI \
12/8/2014 9:50:42 PM
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No holds barred: Burying a younger friend
Life will always be challenging, will always demand great effort.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
12/8/2014 9:52:35 PM
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The Infiltration Prevention Law vs international law
Each individual instance of deprivation of freedom under the new law must meet conditions of necessity and proportionality.
By YUVAL SHANY \
12/8/2014 9:54:28 PM
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What (really) motivates evangelicals
Evangelicals are natural allies of the modern State of Israel at a time when identifying and cultivating these supporters is crucial.
By ROBERT STEARNS \
12/8/2014 9:56:14 PM
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Elections official: Knesset votes to disperse
Bill to disperse 19th Knesset passes with 93 for and 0 against.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/8/2014 10:05:35 PM
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Borderline Views: Revisiting a clash of civilizations
None of us dare envision what the geopolitical map of this region will look like just 10 years from now, let alone in another century.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
12/8/2014 10:11:07 PM
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Obama’s coming war with Congress over Iran
Both Democrats and Republicans will challenge the president over future sanctions and a final nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic
ERIC R. MANDEL \
12/8/2014 10:13:36 PM
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US says Iran upholding interim deal, but no comment on complaints
Negotiations are set to resume this month in Vienna between Iran and the P5+1.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
12/8/2014 10:34:39 PM
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Your Business: Investing in guns and ammunition - they never go out of style
Be a defensive investor.
By HAROLD GOLDMEIER \
12/8/2014 11:05:18 PM
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Policeman killed in "terrorist" attack in Bahrain
By REUTERS \
12/8/2014 11:17:50 PM