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US airlines tell attendants not to force passengers to wear face masks
"If the customer chooses not to comply for other reasons, please encourage them to comply, but do not escalate further."
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 5:55:46 AM
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CDC: US has total of 1,342,594 coronavirus cases, 80,820 deaths
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 12:08:34 AM
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Russia's UN envoy slams US assertion of remaining part of Iran deal
The United States, Russia, China, Germany, Britain and France in 2015 agreed to the deal with Iran that prevents Tehran from developing nuclear weapons in return for sanctions relief.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 1:20:14 AM
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Likud appoints Yariv Levin as Knesset speaker in unanimous vote
The decision is set to be brought in front of the Knesset for approval.
By CELIA JEAN \
5/13/2020 2:03:25 AM
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Israeli researchers develop simulator for coronavirus exit strategy
The simulator is still in the development phase, but it has so far managed to complete the process of modeling both personal and demographic isolation policies.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 5:54:53 PM
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6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Santa Cruz Islands
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 2:18:25 AM
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Hundreds of haredi Jews in Brooklyn celebrate Lag Ba'omer, break lockdown
“Ninety percent of my neighbors are doing the right thing with socially distancing, but it’s 10% who are endangering everyone else’s lives.”
By AARON REICH \
5/13/2020 3:16:48 AM
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Moscow’s Jewish museum uploads unseen photos of Berlin’s Soviet occupiers
The exhibit features works by the likes of prominent Soviet artists such as Ilya Arons and Valery Ginzburg, who were both Jewish.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
5/13/2020 3:44:28 AM
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The biggest Jewish coronavirus relief fund to soon start giving out loans
The fund will provide both interest-free emergency loans to Jewish organizations and grants that do not need to be repaid.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
5/13/2020 3:53:04 AM
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New Jersey rabbi arrested for violating social distancing - watch
Rabbi Yisrael Knopfler was charged with resisting arrest, obstructing the law and violating the New Jersey governor’s executive order banning gatherings
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
5/13/2020 4:02:11 AM
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Brazil's Bolsonaro slammed for using Nazi slogan as coronavirus motto
“The use of the expression ‘the work sets you free’ attacks the memory of Holocaust victims and offends the sensitivity of the survivors,” said Rabbi Michel Schlesinger
By MARCUS M. GILBAN / JTA \
5/13/2020 4:07:03 AM
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Brooklyn rabbi arrested after 3 of his children found going to store alone
He was released shortly thereafter after prosecutors declined to pursue the case.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/13/2020 4:12:36 AM
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Man with coronavirus has symptoms of syndrome only found in children
Children with similar cases the inflammatory syndrome associated with the coronavirus have been seen in Israel, Europe and as far as the US.
By CELIA JEAN \
5/14/2020 12:22:27 PM
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LA jail inmates caught trying to spread coronavirus for early release
The news comes weeks after hundreds of inmates were released by Los Angeles County to lower the jail population and help stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 6:12:06 PM
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Palestinian teenager killed near Hebron amid clashes throughout West Bank
The report came hours after clashes were reported overnight in the town of Ya'abad, as IDF soldiers searched for the murderer of Sergeant First Class Amit Ben Yigal.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/13/2020 1:07:36 PM
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US Amb. David Friedman sits out Pompeo visit due to respiratory symptoms
The envoy, David Friedman, tested negative for the coronavirus, a State Department spokeswoman said.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 10:37:33 AM
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Pompeo puts Netanyahu on the spot over China and coronavirus
Iran, coronavirus, Trump peace plan on the meeting's agenda.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/13/2020 9:21:22 PM
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Jordan's constitutional court rules gas deal with Israel can't be ended
The decision was made in response to a question by the Jordanian government concerning a parliamentary proposal to cancel the natural gas deal with the Jewish state.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/13/2020 11:15:41 AM
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Israeli cycling returns to training amid relaxed coronavirus restrictions
“The team is doing its utmost to protect us,” said ISN’s Israeli climber Guy Niv, “so I feel pretty safe.”
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
5/13/2020 12:22:59 PM
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Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 9
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 9:42:19 AM
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Lebanon asks western countries to stop Israeli breaches of airspace
Lebanon asked that Israel stop using Lebanese airspace to carry out strikes on sites belong to Iran and Hezbollah in Syria.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/13/2020 10:50:06 AM
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Top 10 supplements that should be used for men and women
Here a list for you with some supplements that can help improve your body functions and make you live happier
By Leo Giosuè \
5/13/2020 10:32:04 AM
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El Al CEO to Netanyahu: You carry responsibility for airline's collapse
"As prime minister, you carry the ultimate responsibility for that, after seventy-two years, El Al will finish its journey on your watch."
By EYTAN HALON \
5/13/2020 6:51:16 PM
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Scientists test antidepressants for treatment of COVID-19
Fluvoxamine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder and depression, among other disorders.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
8/11/2020 9:48:37 AM
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Singapore's health ministry confirms 675 new coronavirus cases
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 11:15:19 AM
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Russia reports more than 10,000 new coronavirus infections
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 11:16:26 AM
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Philippines records 21 new coronavirus deaths, 268 more infections
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 11:23:14 AM
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Israel reports 4,104 coronavirus patients, 51 intubated
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 11:32:11 AM
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Giving away his money Scott Levy of Fuel Online Helps Teachers
By Leo Giosuè \
5/13/2020 11:59:15 AM
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UTJ MK Gafni working to bring Yamina to coalition
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 11:40:33 AM
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Which Israeli online services benefited most from coronavirus? - report
Which companies benefited most from the situation, which are still experiencing a rise in usage and which took a hit?
By ALON EINHORN \
5/13/2020 5:50:01 PM
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Do You Qualify for a Title Loan?
By Leo Giosuè \
5/13/2020 11:56:13 AM
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How much weight did Israelis gain during the coronavirus lockdown?
Out of the 70% who reported they trained less during the lockdown, 48% claimed that they trained significantly less while 15% indicated that they took full advantage
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
5/13/2020 6:16:53 PM
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Malaysia reports 37 new coronavirus cases; two deaths
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 12:12:40 PM
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US concern about Chinese biotech investments in Israel rises with COVID-19
Part II: Why US warnings are likely to increase, and how Israel needs better oversight to allay them – and for its own security.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/13/2020 6:43:25 PM
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Iranian Army says technical error behind deadly friendly fire incident
A video report on Monday added that it's possible that the technical error was caused by "electronic warfare by the enemy" without specifying a possible source.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/13/2020 5:33:23 PM
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Two Gaza fishermen arrested, boat confiscated - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 12:59:45 PM
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Swearing in of government delayed again
Gantz had promised that the swearing in ceremony would take place on Thursday at 1pm.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/13/2020 2:11:11 PM
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JVP, pharma giant AstraZeneca mentor Israeli health start-ups into market
Start-ups were screened according to the proof of value of suggested technologies and the magnitude of the need for the product, the program partners said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 3:38:38 PM
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Man killed at Sheba hospital after stabbing guard
Altercation began over lack of protective face mask.
By TZVI JOFFRE,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 6:26:05 AM
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Outrage after Al-Jazeera promotes, then deletes, Soleimani podcast video
Qatar has been involved in a spat with neighboring Saudi Arabia since 2017 and it has drifted to be closer to Iran and also the pro-Muslim Brotherhood leadership in Ankara.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/13/2020 5:37:23 PM
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National cyber unit warns of incoming Iranian, anti-Israel cyberattack
#OpJerusalem hack expected on Iran's Jerusalem Day.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/13/2020 10:56:11 PM
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Government signs order permitting medical cannabis exports
Exporters interested in selling permitted cannabis goods abroad will be required to receive a license from the Health Ministry once the free export order enters into force in another 30 days.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 6:10:18 PM
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Court sentences activist who struck IDF prosecutor to 8 months in prison
Woman lashed out after conviction of Palestinian Ahed Tamimi.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/13/2020 2:33:41 PM
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Iran and Turkey media: US revealed Saudi official linked to 9/11
Fars News says that “the FBI leaked the identity of a Saudi official at the Saudi embassy in Washington who allegedly supported two al-Qaeda operatives during the incident.”
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/13/2020 4:10:08 PM
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Prevent COVID-19 in your Workplace Using QR Codes
By Leo Giosuè \
5/13/2020 3:01:22 PM
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UK PM Johnson: 275 health and social care workers have died from COVID-19
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 2:32:15 PM
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Lesotho records first case of COVID-19, imported from Saudi Arabia
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 2:34:36 PM
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Palestinians, far-right groups incite against Jews over COVID-19 pandemic
The report juxtaposed the use by these ideologically diverse groups of similar antisemitic messages.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/13/2020 5:48:47 PM
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‘Post’ exposé leads to Bundestag MP probe of ‘antisemitic’ diplomat
Merkel’s government says ‘antisemitic’ tweets part of discussion.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/13/2020 4:48:28 PM
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Ben-Gurion Airport to unveil new coronavirus travel safety plan
Passengers departing from Terminal 3, the only terminal currently in operation, will be required to arrive four hours ahead of their flights.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/13/2020 5:51:50 PM
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Foreign Ministry official gets 3 years in jail for bribery, theft
The Justice Ministry Economic Crimes Division filed an indictment against Foreign Ministry Head of Acquisitions Avshalom Ashuri and his deputy Yehoshua Gabai.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/14/2020 5:44:48 AM
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High Court vetoes Miri Regev West Bank performance bonuses
Regev had argued that funding can be separated out from freedom of speech since no one was actually forcing groups to perform or not perform in the West Bank.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/13/2020 7:37:33 PM
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Netanyahu, Bennett discussion closes door on Yamina joining coalition
“The decision is Netanyahu’s,” Bennett wrote on Twitter.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/13/2020 6:45:51 PM
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Despite pandemic, 97 olim arrive from former Soviet Union
The Jewish Agency and The Fellowship worked for several months to bring the groups, despite their aliyah being postponed due to the pandemic.
By ZEV STUB \
5/14/2020 2:21:06 PM
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British politicians call for economic steps against Israel on annexation
“The annexation of occupied territory is in violation of international law as set out in UN Security Council Resolutions,” a House of Lords committee has said.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/13/2020 7:56:53 PM
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Bereaved parents, protesters call for harsher anti-terror policy
During the protest, held outside of IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, protesters piled stones painted in red to show that throwing stones can kill.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 3:59:11 PM
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Portugal might block the road to citizenship for Sephardi Jews
The ruling Socialist party is proposing to demand applicants to show an effective connection to Portugal
By YORAM ZARA \
12/21/2020 11:52:59 AM
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Experts find link to contracting coronavirus and socioeconomic status
The team advised the government invest in infrastructure and public education in ultra-Orthodox communities and expand the state support and development plan for Israel's Arab localities.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
5/13/2020 4:56:08 PM
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Former Trump campaign aide Manafort released to home confinement
Lawyers for the 71-year-old had told the bureau in an April letter that he has high blood pressure, liver disease and respiratory ailments.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 4:29:43 PM
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Hamas, Islamic Jihad to boycott Ramallah meeting to discuss ‘annexation’
Hamas said in a statement that it has not received an official invitation to participate in the meeting.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/13/2020 5:11:15 PM
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo leaves Israel - WATCH
This was Pompeo's first trip abroad since lockdown regulations were set in place to fight the spread of coronavirus across the US.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/13/2020 4:50:54 PM
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Egypt presses on with new capital in the desert amid virus outbreak
Known as the New Administrative Capital, it is the biggest of a series of mega-projects championed by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as a source of growth and jobs.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 5:04:39 PM
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China willing to further cooperate with South Korea on coronavirus
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 5:11:58 PM
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Philanthropy driven by talented women
Every May, JNF-USA holds Women’s Month to highlight and celebrate the thousands of women who support its philanthropic investments in Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 5:38:45 PM
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Start-Up Nation seeks to emerge unscathed from coronavirus crisis
While economic downturns are a fact of life for markets, investors and entrepreneurs, the impact of the coronavirus outbreak has shaken the Israeli and global innovation ecosystem to the core.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/14/2020 12:45:00 PM
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Nasrallah: Bennett is ‘lying,' presenting ‘imaginary feats’ in Syria
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 6:14:37 PM
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Danish Bible that removed Israel 'not antisemitic' argues columnist
The Danish Bible society took too many liberties with the translation but, Mosaic Magazine's Philologos argued, was not antisemitic in its motives.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
5/14/2020 6:34:16 AM
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After years studying coronaviruses, Israeli team ready to develop vaccine
A group of scientists from Tel Aviv University is partnering with the Swiss company Neovii to bring the research to next level.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
5/13/2020 8:47:02 PM
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Doctors warned of deadly coronavirus-related syndrome in children
"The awareness of Israel's pediatricians has been raised regarding the syndrome," Israel Pediatric Association head Shai Ashkenazi said.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
5/14/2020 6:29:28 AM
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6 Reasons Why You Need a Cat In Your Life Today
By Leo Giosuè \
5/13/2020 6:52:49 PM
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Israeli-American Gamida hits goal in phase 3 blood cancer trial
The company uses umbilical cord blood, which like bone marrow and peripheral blood, is a rich source of stem cells for transplantation.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/13/2020 7:50:56 PM
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A-G Mandelblit to police: My children and I are being threatened
Mandelblit presented police with screenshots from his personal phone showing messages he received, such as “die, you and your children, we will get to you during a protest.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 10:39:50 PM
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Canada, US are likely to extend travel restrictions until June 21
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 7:18:01 PM
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Germany confirms Mossad help with Hezbollah ban but upset about credit
Hezbollah had malware in Germany to spy on US and Israeli soldiers
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/13/2020 7:53:34 PM
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Former IDF lone soldiers to receive NIS 4,000 grant for housing
The grant is meant to help lone soldiers, who either do not have families in Israel or lack financial support, better handle the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/13/2020 8:26:25 PM
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Trains will not place a limit on number of passengers on Sunday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 7:57:51 PM
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Coronavirus update: 4,052 active cases and 264 dead
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 8:02:57 PM
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Opposition could be the right move for Bennett, if not Israel - editorial
By not entering into coalition government, Bennett will finally be able to step out of Netanyahu’s shadow and present the nation with his own right-wing vision.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/13/2020 8:22:41 PM
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New restrictions proposed for citizenship for Jews of Portuguese descent
B’nai B’rith president calls on Portuguese president to prevent advancement of amendment to make
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/13/2020 8:33:58 PM
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Annexation as a gesture to Trump - analysis
When it comes to Israel there are free lunches with the president? Doubtful. The payback for the dramatic steps Trump has taken in Israel’s favor is to be paid to Trump, not to the Palestinians.
By HERB KEINON \
5/13/2020 9:15:54 PM
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IDF, Shin Bet searching for killer of Amit Ben Yigal
The forces carried out an operation in Ya'bad and arrested several suspects who are currently being questioned by the Shin Bet.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/13/2020 8:50:26 PM
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Revisiting of Sokolow v. PLO gives hope to victims’ families
The case, Sokolow v. PLO, has its roots in the bloody years of the Second Intifada – a terror wave that killed more than a thousand Israelis and dozens of Americans.
By SANDER GERBER,EZRA HUSNEY \
5/13/2020 8:39:00 PM
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Iran building advanced weapons site in east Syria - report
The length of the constructed tunnel remains unknown, with ISI assessing that the structure will not be significantly long due to the rigid terrain in the region.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
5/14/2020 6:41:13 AM
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The ICC case against Israel represents a relaxing of legal standards
Bensouda recommends the ICC recognize its territorial jurisdiction over “Palestine” as a prelude to examining war crimes allegations against Israeli citizens engaged in self-defense.
By JUSTIN C. DANILEWITZ \
5/13/2020 8:54:14 PM
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Netanyahu informs Rivlin he has formed a government
New government set to be sworn in very late Thursday night; Netanyahu offers Foreign Ministry to Miri Regev
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/13/2020 10:15:44 PM
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Israeli toddler swallows 32 magnetic beads and lives to babble about it
“They tried to calm me down and tell me that they had seen this before,” the child’s mother recalled. “But they said the situation had to be dealt with immediately.”
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/14/2020 2:05:11 PM
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American pressure to close the depraved China wet markets
The wet markets are an ethical abomination and a global public health hazard, which moral countries must pressure China to shutter.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
5/13/2020 9:11:36 PM
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Give Netanyahu his lasting legacy with annexation - opinion
Israel needs to apply sovereignty to its land, and it may very well need to do this sooner rather than later. This can give Netanyahu a lasting legacy.
By MARTIN OLINER \
5/13/2020 9:23:32 PM
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America needs a co-ordinated national campaign against antisemitism
Washington Watch: What is mostly missing is criticism of an administration that has done more to legitimize overt bigotry than any in our long history.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
5/13/2020 9:31:34 PM
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Tips for a perfectly flat stomach
It is very difficult to lose weight as a lot of encouragement and motivation is needed. Reducing the amount of belly fat can be an insurmountable task as it tends to take more time than usual.
By Leo Giosuè \
5/14/2020 6:29:43 PM
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In not-so-locked-down Sweden, Jews mourn victims, foster belonging
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
5/13/2020 9:49:57 PM
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Netanyahu releases guidelines for new ‘unity, emergency’ government
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 9:45:06 PM
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Biblical archaeology: another casualty of the coronavirus
Archaeologists in Israel are still processing the casualties the pandemic has wrought.
By SHELLEY NEESE \
5/17/2020 11:03:34 AM
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Coronavirus 'may never go away,' WHO says
More than 100 potential vaccines are being developed, including several in clinical trials, but experts have underscored the difficulties of finding vaccines that are effective against coronaviruses.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2020 11:05:53 AM
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Fake history: how '1619' distorts the story of America's founding
The project's basic thesis is that the main reason for the US War of Independence was the American settlers’ determination to maintain the institution of slavery.
By ZALMAN SHOVAL \
5/13/2020 9:59:00 PM
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The next generation of peace advocates face an even more difficult task
Encountering Peace: The next generation of Israelis and Palestinians will have to try to figure out how to make a single state, from the River to the Sea, of all of its citizens.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
5/13/2020 10:17:51 PM
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Yair Lapid: We will topple the government once coronavirus is over
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/13/2020 10:28:27 PM
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‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner: 'I really value Israeli creativity'
"I really value it, not only as our cultural tradition but also as a creative force."
By HANNAH BROWN \
5/13/2020 10:44:32 PM
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Disney suspends new cruises through July 27 during coronavirus outbreak
As a result of the “No Sail Order” issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cruises in the United States are banned until July 24.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 11:00:03 PM
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CDC: US has total of 1,346,061 coronavirus cases, 82,246 deaths
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 11:00:28 PM
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Murder suspected in shooting of 20-year-old
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2020 2:00:48 AM
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Normal speech may spread coronavirus, twin antibodies may help fight virus
The following is a brief roundup of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 11:30:10 PM
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Sanofi to accelerate coronavirus vaccine in Europe
The company said in a statement that it is currently in talks with the European Union and the French and German governments to expedite regional vaccine development.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2020 11:50:17 PM