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Missing live shows? These photos will help
The show is something of a retrospective of some of the artists that have appeared at the popular Tel Aviv music venue over the years.
By BARRY DAVIS \
6/8/2020 12:09:39 AM
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Yes to sovereignty, unrelated to the ‘Deal of the Century’ – opinion
If, as the Americans themselves say, the Jewish people have historic rights over 100% of the territory, why are the Arab Palestinians entitled to 70%?
By YEHUDIT KATSOVER AND NADIA MATAR \
6/8/2020 12:29:52 AM
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At last, the Israel Festival is here
The members of the festival management board said the green light for an adjusted program was given following a meeting between the culture minister and finance minister.
By BARRY DAVIS \
6/8/2020 12:39:26 AM
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Letters to the Editor June 8, 2020: Flagging spirits
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
6/8/2020 12:45:52 AM
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Annexing the West Bank, 53 years since the Six Day War – opinion
In 1967, the Right in Israel was still relatively weak, and the national religious camp still belonged to the pragmatic center.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
6/8/2020 12:12:43 PM
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Why is Netanyahu pressing with annexation despite all the risk? – opinion
Netanyahu has recklessly placed all of Israel’s eggs in the basket of the most volatile and divisive president in modern US history.
By JEFF BARAK \
6/8/2020 12:55:20 AM
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We must prevent the murder of Israel's women from domestic violence
It is well known that the phenomenon of domestic violence cuts across the spectrum of society from rich to poor, religious to secular, Jew, Muslim and Christian.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
6/8/2020 1:07:00 AM
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200 protesters demonstrate in Jerusalem's Independence Park against racism
The protest comes in the wake of the killing of unarmed African-American George Floyd by police officers, as well as the killing of Iyad al-Hallak in Jerusalem by Border Police.
By AARON REICH \
6/8/2020 4:37:54 PM
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Retired IDF general raises concerns over West Bank annexation
Amidror compared the "Deal of the Century" to previous deals signed by Israel and expressed his opinion of the planned annexation from a security point of view.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
6/8/2020 3:13:28 AM
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New York Times opinion editor resigns over controversial article
The New York Times has come under fire after it published an editorial on June 3 from US Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, titled "Send in the Troops."
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 1:38:20 PM
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Texas Republicans under fire for posts linking George Soros to protest
Multiple Republican officials in Texas are under fire for social media posts suggesting George Soros is behind the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
6/8/2020 3:56:22 AM
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Minneapolis City Council plans to disband police department
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was booed out of a protest rally after expressing his opposition to a total abolition of the police force.
By AARON REICH \
6/8/2020 3:44:58 AM
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Synagogues may now reopen on limited scale in most of New York state
“We’re going to open the valve more than we originally anticipated because the metrics are so good,” Cuomo said during his daily briefing.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
6/8/2020 4:32:09 AM
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AIPAC releases statement mourning death of George Floyd
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 4:04:14 AM
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Kim Jong Un stresses self-sufficient economy at a politburo meeting
The two-day meeting comes at a time of economic uncertainty amid the global COVID-19 pandemic that is putting additional pressure on the North's economy, already battered by international sanctions.
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 4:55:50 AM
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Aguna receives get, able to divorce husband after 14-year battle
"No woman deserves to live in constant torture for 14 years waiting to be released."
By AARON REICH \
6/8/2020 1:13:33 PM
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Papa John's Israel franchisee aims to be Israel's dominant pizza chain
The chains will focus on takeaway and home delivery rather than serving customers at the restaurant. The non-kosher status will not change.
By AARON REICH \
6/10/2020 11:49:35 AM
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Israeli actor from 'Fauda' interviewed by a Kurdish TV channel
Israeli actor Idan Amadi will soon star on TV screens across the Arab world thanks to a special interview he gave to a Kurdish channel about his role in the Israeli TV show "Fauda."
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
6/8/2020 9:10:12 AM
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New Zealand's last coronavirus patient fully recovers
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 6:31:15 AM
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Israeli malls, stores, not always following coronavirus rules - report
In some cases, the report noted that there were no employees at the storefronts to inspect customers.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 12:55:27 PM
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Denmark lifts limit on public gatherings to 50 people from 10
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 8:12:13 AM
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Convicted Israeli Nati Hadad returns to Israel to complete sentence
Hadad was arrested and imprisoned in Thailand in July 2017 for operating an illegal medical clinic and sentenced in 2018 to four years imprisonment.
By ALEX WINSTON \
6/8/2020 12:15:21 PM
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Thailand reports 7 more coronavirus cases, all in quarantine
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 8:14:52 AM
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Health Ministry to investigate negligence claims in Barzilai hospital
While the hospital launched an internal investigation, it is now suspected that it was superficial and lacking.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 1:00:54 PM
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Porcupine found in the Knesset's bathrooms
The bathrooms were left open over night, to let it leave on its own accord when it wished.
By OMRI RON \
6/8/2020 12:21:33 PM
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Coronavirus update: 61 new patients overnight, 298 people dead
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 9:27:03 AM
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What Are The World’s Most Popular Board Games During Lockdown?
By Leo Giosuè \
6/14/2020 9:29:13 AM
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Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn march to honor George Floyd
The demonstrators marched peacefully down Ocean Parkway, which included approximately 200 Orthodox Jewish residents of Brooklyn.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 9:46:41 AM
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Japan watching Hong Kong situation with "deep concern" - Abe
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 9:33:58 AM
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Seven suspects arrested for shooting police car in Ramle
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 9:50:09 AM
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US decision to withdraw troops from Germany "unacceptable" - Merkel ally
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 9:47:11 AM
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Philippines probes fake Facebook accounts after anti-terror law protest
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 9:48:26 AM
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Settler leader gets cold shoulder from EU foreign policy chief Borrell
Dagan supports an Israeli sovereignty plan, but opposes the Trump plan, because it allows for the creation of a Palestinian state on 70% of the West Bank.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/8/2020 7:22:28 PM
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Kurdish woman reportedly murdered in Turkish-occupied Afrin
Photos of the 16-year-old victim, said to have been shot, were posted on the Internet.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
6/8/2020 11:09:15 AM
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National Library of Israel to open access to 2,500 rare Islamic books
The National Library of Israel, in coordination with the Arcadia Fund, has announced a major initiative to open digital access to over 2,500 rare Islamic manuscripts and books.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 11:15:11 AM
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Ben-Gurion Airport: 99% drop in traffic compared to May 2019
A total of 18,197 international passengers passed through Israel's leading transportation hub last month, compared to approximately 1.93 million during May 2019.
By EYTAN HALON \
6/8/2020 11:59:49 AM
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Hermon Prison program lets prisoners bond with abandoned dogs
The idea behind this program is to teach the prisoners how to manage in the outside world.
By OMRI RON \
6/8/2020 11:20:02 AM
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China says US Senator Scott should present evidence of COVID-19 wrongdoing
China on Monday challenged US Senator Rick Scott to show evidence supporting his accusation that Beijing is trying to slow down or sabotage the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by western countries.
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 12:04:07 PM
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Male MK to head Knesset Committee on Advancing Women
Feminist group Kolan calls Oded Forer’s appointment ‘a slap on the face to all women in Israel’
By GIL HOFFMAN \
6/8/2020 6:58:36 PM
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On this day in history: the Lionheart reached the Holy Land, Siege of Acre
On June 8, 1191, King Richard I of England arrived at the port of Acre in modern-day Israel to take part in the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade.
By ALEX WINSTON \
6/9/2020 11:38:33 AM
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High schools educational trips to Poland canceled due to coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 11:31:55 AM
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Iranian-American freed in prisoner swap with US arrives in Iran
An Iranian-American doctor has returned to Iran, Iranian state media reported on Monday.
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 11:38:04 AM
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Turkey orders 149 people detained for suspected Gulen links -Anadolu
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 11:42:07 AM
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Indonesia reports 847 new coronavirus infections, 32 new deaths
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 12:06:40 PM
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Pro-Iran militias position themselves for US-Iraq talks
At the heart of the problem is Iran’s desire to eject US forces from Iraq and the lack of a clear mission for the US-led Coalition.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
6/8/2020 3:56:07 PM
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Netanyahu appoints controversial adviser who trashed Obama and Biden
Aaron Klein, former Breitbart journalist, hired by Netanyahu as strategic consultant; Said Biden should be concerned about Russian collusion
By GIL HOFFMAN \
6/8/2020 6:35:50 PM
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The investigation that caught the killer of Amit Ben-Yigal
He was arrested by IDF and Shin Bet forces during an operation which took place in his house and the village immediately following the incident
By TAL LEV RAM/MAARIV \
6/8/2020 2:09:04 PM
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Syrian currency collapse throws country into uncertainty
The Syrian regime thought it was finally out of the woods in its almost decade-long civil war.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
6/8/2020 3:52:02 PM
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Will Egypt guarantee ceasefire in Libya with armed forces?
Al-Ahram media in Egypt and Al-Ain in the Gulf are pushing the ceasefire.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
6/8/2020 2:37:36 PM
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Malaysia reports 7 new coronavirus cases; no new deaths
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 12:42:09 PM
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Australia says China unresponsive to its pleas to ease tensions
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 12:44:02 PM
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Spain's supreme court investigates former king Juan Carlos on Saudi case
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 1:00:56 PM
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Katz, Barkat clash at Knesset over 'return to work' incentive plan
According to the Finance Ministery's plan, businesses who returned employees to the workplace between April 19 and May 31 will be eligible for an NIS 3,500 grant per employee.
By EYTAN HALON \
6/8/2020 6:44:55 PM
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Democrats to unveil sweeping US police reform proposal after Floyd death
The proposal is expected to ban police choke-holds and racial profiling, require nationwide use of body cameras and subject police to civilian review boards.
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 1:13:34 PM
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Mask-wearing worshippers in temples as India reopens
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 1:21:26 PM
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Senior Chabad leader rejects Trump peace plan
In a letter to the prime minister, Rabbi Yitzchak Yehuda Yeruslavski, secretary of Israel's Chabad rabbinical court, expresses the movement's position against establishment of a Palestinian state.
By JEREMY SHARON \
6/8/2020 2:11:48 PM
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Israelis want Health Ministry regulations to be enforced – new survey
Specifically, the survey showed that 79% of the general public wants increased enforcement. Among Arabs that percentage was even higher – 86%; among haredim (ultra-Orthodox), slightly lower – 75%.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
6/8/2020 3:42:09 PM
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IAI develops model to predict changes in condition of COVID-19 patients
The AI-based model was developed by scientists from the company's Space and Missile Group using information from the Sheba Medical Center cloud database
By CYBERTECH \
6/21/2020 4:37:30 PM
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Facebook starts labeling state-controlled media outlets
People should know if the news they read is coming from a publication that may be under the influence of a government, Facebook's head of cybersecurity policy says.
By CYBERTECH \
6/21/2020 4:36:46 PM
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Netanyahu ‘pulls emergency brake’ as coronavirus cases spike
Prime minister warns that if trend continues restrictions will be reinstated, as number of new daily cases hits 169
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
6/9/2020 2:23:54 AM
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Severe Impact of Pandemic on Dentists and Patients in the USA
More than 75% of dentists in America have a private practice, and their income is directly dependent on how many patients they treat.
By Leo Giosuè \
6/8/2020 2:21:21 PM
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Local Jewish security group protected community during LA protests
While a number of kosher stores and synagogues were vandalized in the uptown Los Angeles neighborhood of Fairfax, Magen Am, a licensed security group, worked to help protect people in need.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 2:48:45 PM
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Moscow to end self-isolation regime, digital pass system from June 9 -TASS
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 2:43:26 PM
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Gantz might not know it, but he holds keys to Israeli annexation - analysis
Gantz’s official position on annexation is currently unclear. Nevertheless, there is a lot that can be done between annexation of 30% and nothing.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
6/8/2020 6:50:38 PM
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Israeli study: Borrowers prefer zero interest rates to negative rates
Zero interest rates are "more efficient" than negative rates in terms of the impact on the "willingness of individuals to borrow money and take risks."
By EYTAN HALON \
6/14/2020 2:35:21 PM
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Foreign Ministry concerned Germany will downgrade ties over annexation
A Foreign Ministry source said that while ties with Israel are important to Germany, the relations between the countries will likely suffer as a consequence of Israel moving forward with annexation.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/8/2020 10:05:01 PM
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White House adviser: '100%' chance of another coronavirus aid deal
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 3:33:22 PM
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Lebanese protesters call for Hezbollah disarmament, clashes ensue
'With their weapons, they are controlling the state, they are controlling everything'
By TZVI JOFFRE \
6/8/2020 4:39:29 PM
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Argentina adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
The Argentine Foreign Ministry called the definition a guide to determining what behaviors can be considered antisemitic, so that they can be prevented, sanctioned and eliminated.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/8/2020 5:41:49 PM
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8 foreign workers living at Eilat hotel infected with coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 4:22:50 PM
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Cabinet in chaos in dealing with new coronavirus emergency powers bill
The Shin Bet director's opposition to his agency's continued involvement in the surveillance of coronavirus-infected patients played a major part in the potential stalling of the legislation.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/8/2020 4:57:49 PM
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Police detain Fatah activists for 'illegal' activities in Jerusalem
Palestinian sources said the latest crackdown came after Israeli authorities issued orders banning more than 20 east Jerusalem residents from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/9/2020 7:35:46 AM
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Germany’s annexation dilemma – and Israel’s non-answer
The view from Berlin is that they are about to get caught between two values, its alliance with Israel and the importance of the EU and international law, that they view as on the way to a collision.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/8/2020 6:56:59 PM
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US authorities seek to question UK's Prince Andrew over Jeffrey Epstein
A spokeswoman for the Justice Department declined to comment. Buckingham Palace declined to comment. Britain's Home Office said it did not comment on mutual interest requests.
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 5:40:15 PM
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Student in Modi'in infected with coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 5:33:18 PM
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Palestinians hold anti-annexation protest in Ramallah
The protest came two days after thousands of Jews and Arabs gathered in Tel Aviv to demonstrate against the annexation plan.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/8/2020 6:28:21 PM
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El Al extends unpaid leave of thousands of workers until July 31
By EYTAN HALON \
6/8/2020 5:55:56 PM
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Cancer treatments significantly affected by diet, researchers find
Changes in diet can increase the toxicity of a chemotherapeutic drug by up to 100-fold.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
6/9/2020 9:51:19 PM
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63 schools that closed due to coronavirus to reopen this week
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 6:11:32 PM
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Iran executes ‘high number’ of gays, says German intelligence
The new intelligence data shows the high rate of executions among gays and lesbians since 2008. Last year's federal report does not contain a reference.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
6/9/2020 1:23:23 PM
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El Al CEO: No renewal of flights without rescue agreement
"We will not be able to renew operations without reaching an agreement for the arrival of the loan," Gonen Usishkin wrote in a letter distributed to employees.
By EYTAN HALON \
6/8/2020 7:14:19 PM
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Public transport forum warns of switching to 'survival mode' in 10 days
Once this period ends, the companies will be forced to transfer to 'survival mode,' including substantial reductions to operations
By TZVI JOFFRE \
6/8/2020 8:07:06 PM
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Deputy A-G sides with customers over party halls in COVID-19 disputes
The party halls association attacked Kaminitz’s announcement, saying he showed no understanding of the economic realities that they are coping with and that his decision could bankrupt the industry.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/8/2020 7:10:08 PM
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Activists step up campaign to bring remaining Falash Mura to Israel
There currently remain approximately 7,500 members of the community in Addis Ababa and Gondar, many of whom have been stuck there for many years awaiting immigration to Israel.
By JEREMY SHARON \
6/8/2020 7:35:47 PM
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ICC Prosecutor: Israel war crimes probe can go on despite Oslo Accords
The ICC chief prosecutor's statement came in response to a May 27 request from the ICC Pretrial Chamber to clarify the status of the Oslo Accords and their impact on the war crimes probe.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/8/2020 8:52:48 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel on the rise: More than 125 sick since midnight
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 8:03:25 PM
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Yamina uses computer program to generate thousands of amendments
The amendments, which suggested changing every word in the bill little by little, were used to waste hours of deliberations on the bill on Sunday.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
6/10/2020 1:27:31 PM
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Dramatic Haifa derby finishes in late draw
Controversial penalty hands Hapoel a point • Bnei Yehuda blasts Hadera ahead of State Cup semis.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
6/8/2020 8:24:27 PM
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Border Police officer convicted of assault, obstruction of justice
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 8:39:19 PM
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Israel's NSO showcases drone tech, pushes to counter rights abuse allegations
The promotion follows controversy for the company around Pegasus, spyware linked to political surveillance in Mexico, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 8:54:32 PM
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Suspected hit-and-run reported in Jerusalem
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 9:26:34 PM
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Israel slips to third place in ranking of safest countries for coronavirus
Israel slipped from first place in a previous assessment due to Switzerland and Germany being better economically prepared.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
6/9/2020 10:05:08 PM
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Settlement leaders split on annexation reflects lack of trust in PM
Netanyahu has been unable to win over the settlement leaders because not all of them trust his word. And without details of the plan out there for all to see, trust becomes important.
By HERB KEINON \
6/8/2020 9:41:00 PM
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Save Israel’s national carrier El Al from coronavirus damages
Now is a pivotal time for the future of Israel’s national airline.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
6/8/2020 9:04:05 PM
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Hijacking the cause of George Floyd US protests
While racism must be exposed, condemned and rooted out in the US, many of those criticizing the US from abroad are acting in bad faith.
By EMILY SCHRADER \
6/8/2020 9:15:37 PM
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Exploiting the Floyd protests to demonize Israel
This “blame it on Israel” or “blame it on the Jews” bigotry is common throughout the world at demonstrations for legitimate causes, that are unrelated to the Mid-East.
By ALAN DERSHOWITZ \
6/8/2020 9:20:05 PM
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Turkey’s relation with Syrian proxies tainted by broken promises
Some observers were so impressed with Turkey’s intervention in Libya that they deemed it possible to use it to justify controversial outcome of Turkish involvement in the Syrian conflict.
By AHMAD AL KHALED \
6/8/2020 9:26:16 PM
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US wants Gantz to agree to annexation this summer
Foreign Ministry concerned Germany will downgrade ties over annexation; Jordanian Ambassador: Is a one-state solution what you want?
By LAHAV HARKOV,TOVAH LAZAROFF,OMRI NAHMIAS \
6/8/2020 9:29:17 PM
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Remembering the Rogers Plan and Israel’s forgotten war
A little more than half a century ago, Israel became embroiled in a war that seemed to be without end.
By SEAN DURNS \
6/8/2020 9:34:34 PM
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Why quarantine is the perfect time to find your soulmate
We need any good news we can get, and I have some that might be unexpected: This is the perfect time to find your soulmate.
By BEN RABIZADEH \
6/10/2020 1:21:18 PM
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The American house is burning
I have believed that blacks and Jews are united not through a shared history of mutual suffering but a shared commitment to mutual values.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
6/8/2020 9:42:40 PM
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A lingering challenge for American and British universities: Sinophobia
People use the coronavirus as an excuse to harass Asian university students and bully Asian children.
By SERKAN AYDIN \
6/8/2020 9:48:17 PM
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Iran’s presence from Lebanon's Beirut to Venezuela's Caracas
While we blink, Iran can use this moment to make enormous strides.
By SARAH N. STERN \
6/8/2020 9:56:20 PM
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Bail set for former police officer in George Floyd case at $1.25 million
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 10:25:30 PM
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Rocket hit near Baghdad international airport, no casualties
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 10:19:06 PM
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State owned weapons tech company Tomer gets off to flying start
Tomer was set up in 2018 by the Ministry of Defense to avoid sensitive technology passing into private hands.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
6/8/2020 11:36:47 PM
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US sanctions imposed on Iranian shipping over proliferation take effect
Pompeo in a statement on Monday warned commercial and maritime industries, governments and others that they risked US sanctions if they did business with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines.
By REUTERS \
6/8/2020 11:52:54 PM
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Netanyahu talks to prime ministers of the Czech Republic and Bulgaria
During their talks, the three discussed manners of cooperation between the countries on various matters including dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2020 11:36:25 PM