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US hopeful UN Security Council will extend arms embargo on Iran
Washington has shared the strategy and an arms embargo draft with Britain, France and Germany, the US official confirmed.
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 12:04:55 AM
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Antisemitic al-Quds rally cancelled in Berlin following ban of Hezbollah
Berlin's Mayor Michael Müller has faced intense criticism over the years for not seeking to ban the al-Quds march.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/1/2020 1:55:19 AM
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MigVax: Israeli COVID-19 vaccine closer to trials
I think it is fair to say that a vast majority of human beings on planet Earth have one question in their minds: When will we have an actual vaccine?
By HILLEL FULD \
5/1/2020 11:01:59 AM
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Trump mulls bringing ex-security adviser Flynn back into administration
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 1:33:32 AM
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Two alleged Israeli airstrikes target Syria within a day
According to numerous sources in Syrian media, Israel attacked numerous targets in the southern region of Quneitra in the country and caused damages.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI,TZVI JOFFRE \
5/1/2020 2:52:12 PM
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Grapevine May 1, 2020: Saluting the flag
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/1/2020 12:32:15 AM
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Trump 'confident' coronavirus could have originated in Wuhan lab
Trump also said on Thursday it was possible that China either could not stop the spread of the coronavirus or let it spread.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 3:08:17 AM
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Joe Biden to give first response to sexual assault accusation
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 1:28:26 AM
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Powerful theater magic in time of coronavirus
Mystorin Theater reinvents itself in ‘Uncaged’ to create art during an age of social distancing
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
5/1/2020 1:06:51 AM
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Queen raises money for healthcare workers with new single – watch
The musicians and Mercury's estate are donating their proceeds to a World Health Organization fund for health workers.
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 6:12:23 PM
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Zayn Malik, Gigi Hadid expecting first child
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 2:35:44 AM
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Palestinian politician slams Biden’s vow to keep US embassy in Jerusalem
“It’s unfortunate, it’s disappointing. I wish Bernie Sanders were running against Mr. Trump. Although he [Sanders] is Jewish, he has the best position on Palestinian rights.”
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
5/1/2020 2:52:21 AM
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PA, Israel in coronavirus power struggle over east Jerusalem
Palestinian officials say Israel marginalized the area to ‘Judaize’ the city and pressure Arab families to leave
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
5/1/2020 3:06:27 AM
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Nursing students work at nursing homes to help combat coronavirus spread
Several students for nursing from the Jerusalem College of Technology have been performing coronavirus testing for the elderly and the employees at nursing homes.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
5/1/2020 3:12:36 AM
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Where will people fly after the coronavirus crisis is over?
Pandemic has tilted the scale in favor of domestic travel, experts say
By VILLY ABRAHAM / THE MEDIA LINE \
5/1/2020 3:34:03 AM
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Coronavirus antibody test with 99% success rate approved for use in Europe
The company has said it is expecting to ship millions of the lab-based tests throughout the continent by the end of May.
By AARON REICH \
5/1/2020 4:42:22 AM
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Honduran president denies accusations of drug trafficking
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 4:33:13 AM
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Trump to leave White House for the first time in a month
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 4:56:12 AM
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20-year-old stabbed during brawl in Ashkelon
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 5:04:02 AM
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A nurse’s account of Israel’s first coronavirus death
Gemara watched Even gasp and wheeze his last breaths on the screen as his grip on life slackened. She felt the tears stream from her eyes.
By RUTH EBENSTEIN/JTA \
5/1/2020 5:50:24 AM
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Nearly all Reform Jewish summer camps closed due to coronavirus
The Reform movement is also canceling all of its trips to Israel and other locations, as well as all in-person youth activities.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
5/1/2020 5:59:30 AM
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Utah ends surveillance service over firm's ties to KKK, synagogue shooting
Patton drove the car as a Klan leader and shot out the windows of the synagogue with a semi-automatic weapon.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/1/2020 6:07:17 AM
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Jewish groups slam NY Mayor de Blasio for 'scapegoating' Jewish community
The signatories requested a meeting with the mayor “to discuss constructive approaches to respond to the pandemic.”
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/1/2020 6:18:06 AM
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Parents of terror victim Rina Shnerb name newborn daughter Tiferet
The names means "glory."
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/1/2020 7:37:08 AM
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Houston teen brothers create face masks from kippahs for the homeless
The brothers have so far collected nearly 700 kippahs through donations.
By AARON REICH \
5/1/2020 7:50:18 AM
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Beaches, pools to open Sunday, trains to open following week
In another round of the loosening of restrictions which will go into effect next week, it seems that entrance to pools and beaches for sport and treatment will be permitted.
By MOSHE COHEN/MAARIV,ANA BERSKY/MAARIV \
5/1/2020 6:58:19 AM
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New York City police break up another Orthodox funeral as crowds gather
Dozens of police officers directed a large group of visibly Orthodox Jews away from the area, many of whom wore masks and stood in the street. Some were crowded together behind yellow police tape.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
5/1/2020 7:17:03 AM
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Afghanistan likely facing coronavirus 'health disaster' - US watchdog
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 7:35:11 AM
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Megan Rapinoe offers to be Biden's running mate
"...if you need a vice president, I'm just saying I'm available for an interview. We can talk logistics and the details. Put it on your list. No pressure," the 34-year-old soccar star said.
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 7:49:54 AM
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Thailand reports six new coronavirus cases, no deaths
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 8:14:05 AM
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62-year-old man from elderly home dies due to COVID-19 in Tiberias
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 8:48:40 AM
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The novel coronavirus could last 2 years, 2nd wave could be worse - report
The report cited findings that suggest that even past severe influenza pandemic viruses, such as the Spanish Flu, were less infectious than the novel coronavirus
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/4/2020 9:49:33 AM
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7,023 active coronavirus cases in Israel, 223 deaths
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 9:34:04 AM
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NSC recommends delaying school opening by another week
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 9:41:56 AM
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New Israeli 'smell test' can predict if comatose patients will wake up
The study found that 100% of unconscious brain-injured patients who responded to the smells regained consciousness, even those that were classified as being in a vegetative state.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
5/1/2020 10:10:53 AM
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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,639; deaths up 193
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 10:02:01 AM
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Shaarei Tzedek closes coronavirus ward due to 0 patients
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 10:07:30 AM
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Jerusalem man indicted for setting fire to town hall
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 10:50:17 AM
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Satellite photos show damage from airstrikes on Syria
ISI says the airstrike at Sukhnah took place on April 20 and their assessment is that this airstrike probably was intended to destroy missiles or advanced weapons in the storage facility.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/3/2020 4:42:43 PM
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Trump marks Jewish US heritage month, vows to combat antisemitic bigotry
The President lauded the “unbreakable spirit” of the Jewish people in overcoming “suffering, cruel oppression, violence, and bigotry” as he reissued the proclamation.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/2/2020 5:00:18 PM
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 11:54:07 AM
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Indonesia reports 433 new coronavirus cases, 8 deaths
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 11:57:55 AM
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China's Hubei, where coronavirus began, eases lockdown
Hubei is the last province to lower its provincial emergency response level, a major milestone in China's fight against the pandemic.
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 2:17:14 PM
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Spain's coronavirus death toll climbs to 24,824
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 12:23:53 PM
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Cabinet votes for schools to resume Sunday - not everyone will go
"Netanyahu is playing yo-yo with the education system."
By TZVI JOFFRE,MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/1/2020 9:00:10 PM
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Iran death toll from coronavirus rises by 63 to 6,091 - Health Ministry
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 12:50:56 PM
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UK finds lower income areas have double the death rate of affluent areas
The figures showed that the mortality rate from COVID-19 in the most deprived areas of England was 55.1 deaths per 100,000, compared to 25.3 per 100,000 in the least deprived places.
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 1:05:27 PM
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IAC to host virtual concert to raise funds for US healthcare workers
“IAC Care” initiative’s concert this Sunday will feature Idan Raichel, David Broza, Rotem Cohen, Shlomi Shabat, and Keren Peles, all of whom will be broadcasting from the confines of their homes.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
5/1/2020 2:31:48 PM
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Record ozone hole over Arctic in March now closed - UN
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 1:46:28 PM
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IDF searches home of Kfar Saba terrorist, arrest extended
He had a look of 'murder in his eyes,' said the victim.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/1/2020 6:04:06 PM
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German Jews and pro-Israel NGO praise Hezbollah ban, urge EU action
'The complete ban on Hezbollah is the only right step and a serious blow to anti-Israeli terror in Germany.'
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/1/2020 2:41:23 PM
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Joe Biden says alleged sexual assault 'never happened'
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden denied on Friday that he sexually assaulted a former US Senate aide in 1993.
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 9:18:17 PM
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Rwanda will start to ease coronavirus lockdown from Monday
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 3:39:19 PM
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Coronavirus patient breaks quarantine, found in car of unlicensed teen
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 5:08:31 PM
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India's big cities will stay under tight restrictions after lockdown ends
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 3:42:56 PM
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Americans say their religious faith has grown amid pandemic - poll
Among American Jews, the vast majority (69%) have said that their faith has not changed as a result of the coronavirus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 4:20:12 PM
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Big Mac at a distance: Dutch McDonald's trials virus-proof restaurant
Restaurants, bars and other public places in the Netherlands have been closed since March 15.
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 8:23:19 PM
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Coronavirus regulations for reopening shopping malls
Malls will be divided up into 5,000 sq km sections each with its own entrance and exit.
By CELIA JEAN \
5/1/2020 4:57:05 PM
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Firefighting teams working to put out fire in Kibbutz Zeitan farm
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 5:05:53 PM
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Jay Leno to host event for United Hatzalah coronavirus fund
The event, a virtual telethon to help United Hatzalah in its fight against the coronavirus, will include the likes of Israeli mentalist Lior Suchard, singer Dudu Aharon and Amar’e Stoudemire.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 6:09:32 PM
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Death toll in English hospitals rises 352 to 20,483
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 5:32:04 PM
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Lebanon signs request for IMF assistance -statement
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 5:36:41 PM
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IDF allegedly to destroy home of terrorist from the Kfar Saba stabbing
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 5:58:31 PM
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Afghanistan suffers upsurge in fighting and in coronavirus
The fighting also defies an appeal from international aid agencies for a ceasefire on humanitarian grounds to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 5:43:15 PM
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US sanctions Iranian and Iraqi national over support of Iran's Quds Force
The sanctions freeze any U.S.-held assets of Dianat or Taif Mining Services and generally bar Americans from dealing with them.
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 6:38:11 PM
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Yeshiva students break coronavirus restrictions, surround police vehicles
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 6:14:54 PM
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Texas, Ohio join array of US states reopening their economies
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 6:20:11 PM
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US airlines mandating facial coverings for all passengers
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 6:22:13 PM
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Keep Smiling: Population Authority publishes some 'cute' news
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 6:34:13 PM
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Netanyahu invited to join EU coronavirus conference
The conference will focus on the development of solutions for the coronavirus crisis, with an emphasis on vaccine and drug development and production, as well as the development of new equipment.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/2/2020 9:43:02 PM
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35-year-old man moderately injured in stabbing attack in Kiryat Ekron
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 7:08:44 PM
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Netanyahu and Gantz meet to discuss establishment of coronavirus cabinet
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 7:14:13 PM
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Italy's tally of daily coronavirus deaths dips, cases steady
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 7:17:37 PM
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WHO says has grave concerns about COVID-19 impact on weak systems
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 7:18:44 PM
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Britain says has met 100,000 daily COVID-19 test target
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 7:21:42 PM
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US: Israel can only annex under terms of Trump peace plan
Israel is expected to engage in talks with the Palestinians toward the creation of a demilitarized state, should the Palestinians agree to hold such negotiations.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/9/2020 6:36:10 PM
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Punjab government seeks support from Israel on coronavirus management
The Punjab government also coordinated a special webinar with the Embassy of Israel in India, focusing on technological advancements used by Israel in its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 7:59:43 PM
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Coronavirus quarantine in Syria's northwest looks to shield vulnerable
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 8:00:34 PM
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New York to keep schools closed for remainder of academic year
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday all state schools would stay closed for the rest of the academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 9:54:31 PM
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Coronavirus update: 225 dead, 103 in serious condition
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 8:56:11 PM
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France's death toll from COVID-19 rises by 218 to 24,594
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 9:24:13 PM
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'Coronavirus hotel' guests report poor conditions, suicide attempts
The poor conditions leading to the severe mental distress is reported by the "guests" quarantined in the hotels.
By CELIA JEAN \
5/1/2020 9:49:47 PM
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Egypt's Sinai attack
The attack occurred on Thursday south of Bir al-Abd city in the Northern Sinai region.
By REUTERS,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 10:25:22 PM
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Israeli startup Secret Double Octopus raises $15 m. to help end passwords
Secret Double Octopus, a global leader in passwordless authentication, announced Thursday that it has raised $15 million, entering a Series B financing round.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2020 5:50:23 PM
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Yemen records first coronavirus case in Taiz province as virus spreads
By REUTERS \
5/1/2020 11:03:24 PM
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FDA approves remdesivir for emergency use in coronavirus patients
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/1/2020 11:19:52 PM
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Trump: FDA authorizes Remdesivir drug for COVID-19
Gilead Sciences Inc, which makes Remdesivir, said it would donate one million vials to help patients.
By REUTERS,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2020 7:46:01 AM