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Foreign policy, Israel, not mentioned In Sanders’ endorsement of Biden
Biden accepted Sanders’ demand for a $15 minimum wage, forgiving student debt and free community colleges, but have yet to agree on the topic of free universal healthcare
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
4/14/2020 12:12:11 AM
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France extends lockdown until May 11, Macron promises 'better days'
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 12:28:06 AM
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Thousands of American Jews join digital Passover Seders
'We wanted to make sure that those who are unaccustomed to celebrating Passover alone - or have never had a Seder before - had the option to celebrate together with the rest of the Jewish community'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 1:07:15 AM
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Supreme Court hears cases over teleconference for first time
The announcement represented the latest way the pandemic has forced changes in American society
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 1:03:03 AM
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In some Jewish communities, getting coronavirus carries a stigma
Jews and even Jewish leaders in places like Milan and London show a trend of avoiding conversation around the virus in communities that could potentially be very hard hit by COVID-19.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
4/14/2020 2:41:42 PM
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US Census will ramp up count June 1, but needs more time
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 1:33:12 AM
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Stanley Chera, coronavirus patient who made pandemic real for Trump, dies
“My deepest sympathies go out to Frieda Chera and the family of the late, great, Stanley Chera, one of Manhattan’s most brilliant real estate minds,” Trump said on Twitter.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
4/14/2020 8:38:21 AM
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Hilltop Youth suspected of torching cars, throwing stones
Israeli youth staying in quarantine in a tent near the Dead Sea are suspected of carrying out the attack.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 10:22:24 AM
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Trump: US close to completing plan to reopen economy
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 2:17:47 AM
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42 dead at Virginia nursing home due to coronavirus
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 2:30:18 AM
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Houthi Death Sentences: Executing journalists or targeting peace?
The ruling is a provocation to Yemenis, and a blatant challenge to the international community in light of calls to end the war and bring peace.
By MINISTER MOAMMAR AL-ERYANI/THE MEDIA LINE \
4/14/2020 2:59:57 AM
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Israel has lost about 10,000 coronavirus tests - Health official
The official elaborated that the reason so many tests had been lost or delayed along the way is the large amount of bureaucracy involved in the entire testing and result-delivery process
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
4/14/2020 1:04:25 PM
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Liberal beats Trump-endorsed conservative for Wisconsin Supreme Court seat
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 4:55:23 AM
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China reports 89 new coronavirus cases on April 13, 86 imported
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 3:53:44 AM
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China approves 2 experimental COVID-19 vaccines to enter clinical trials
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 4:52:45 AM
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Hamas ready to release information on Israeli prisoners - report
A German mediator who was involved in the release of IDF soldier Gilad Shalit in 2011 is participating in the current talks.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 8:06:18 AM
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OSU gives $336,000 in Epstein donations to human trafficking initiative
Ohio State announced that it will contribute $336,000 from discretionary funds to the Ohio Attorney Generals Human Trafficking Initiative.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/14/2020 6:17:35 AM
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French-Jewish marathoner runs the entire race on his 7-yard-long balcony
Nochomovitz, a participant in 36 previous marathons, completed the balcony run on March 17 in 6 hours, 48 minutes
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
4/14/2020 6:18:54 AM
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Synagogue torched in northern Russia
At about 3.40 a.m. a perpetrator threw tires over the fence, then climbed over, quickly moved the tires closer to the building, doused them with a flammable liquid and set them on fire
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
4/14/2020 6:27:39 AM
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Pro-Israel group warns Israel annexation would damage US-Israel alliance
'We cannot overstate the long-term damage such a move would have on the US-Israel alliance'
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
4/14/2020 6:35:24 AM
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Labour report blames Corbyn’s rivals for flawed response to antisemitism
Several Jewish community leaders, including former chief rabbi Jonathan Sacks, have accused Corbyn personally of being an antisemite.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
4/14/2020 6:38:24 AM
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‘Fauda’ season 3 launches this week on Netflix
This season, which launches Thursday with English subtitles, will focus on Gaza.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/14/2020 6:40:34 AM
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Mark Zuckerberg and wife donate $1 million to fight COVID-19 in Hawaii
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/14/2020 6:47:36 AM
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Rothschild Foundation gives NIS 15 mil. to Hebrew U. for COVID-19 research
The donation will be given to 60 research teams at the Hebrew University that are currently working on finding a vaccine for the coronavirus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 4:11:06 PM
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117th Israeli dies of coronavirus, 11,868 infected in total
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 8:50:45 AM
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Scientists discover 'longest living' creature off Australian coast
While it may resemble a man-made object or proof of alien life, the siphonophore Apolemia is instead the longest living thing on the planet.
By AARON REICH \
4/14/2020 11:05:21 AM
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Coronavirus: India extends world's largest lockdown as cases pass 10,000
Though the numbers are small compared with hard-hit western nations, like the United States, Italy and Spain, health experts fear that is because of India's low levels of testing.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 11:12:19 AM
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Opposition to Palestinian state harms sovereignty, settler leader says
At issue is whether the government that will be formed could support US President Donald Trump’s peace plan, to which Netanyahu has already pledged allegiance.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/15/2020 9:19:56 PM
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How to Find the Best Penny Stocks for Your Portfolio
Penny stocks are complicated. These low-cost solutions for diversifying your portfolio can give you access to a range of excellent companies, without the need to spend huge amounts of cash.
By Leo Giosuè \
4/14/2020 10:50:27 AM
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US-based crisis mental health hotline sees 891% spike in calls
The Disaster Distress Helpline, a federally-run crisis hotline, saw a huge spike in calls from people seeking help in light of existing fears and concerns about the coronavirus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2020 1:26:40 PM
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Health Ministry: 9,459 coronavirus tests were performed Monday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 10:24:35 AM
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Coronavirus: Russia surpasses 20,000 cases
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 10:37:02 AM
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Israel Prison Service to conduct coronavirus testing on staff and prisoners
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 11:03:12 AM
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March of the Living launches Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Initiative
The 2020 March was postponed due to COVID-19 but Holocaust Remembrance continues with Virtual Plaques dedicated and placed on infamous Birkenau train tracks
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
4/17/2020 5:28:26 PM
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Hampton Synagogue to broadcast Yizkor service on JBS TV due to coronavirus
The service, led by Rabbi Marc Schneier and performed by Cantor Netanel Hershtik, will air on Thursday, April 16 between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
By AARON REICH \
4/14/2020 4:20:04 PM
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Passover candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Passover times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 12:19:30 PM
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PA: 10 more people infected with coronavirus, raising number to 320
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 12:06:38 PM
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Coronavirus: Spain's death toll rises, new cases decline
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 12:26:08 PM
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Scientists discover 6 new types of coronavirus in bats
“We need to be building the wildlife resources and the capacity to do wildlife testing and wildlife surveillance ahead of the curve.”
By AARON REICH \
4/14/2020 2:50:01 PM
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UK body-bag stockpiles reaching dangerously low levels - report
Britain's national healthcare provider, the National Health Service (NHS) refuted the claims that they are running out of supplies.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 1:29:22 PM
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Berlin confirms to the 'Post' it banned Palestinian terrorist for 4 years
When asked why the ban was restricted to four years Pallgen said that "According to the requirements of German and European law, a ban on entry and residence must be limited in time."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
4/14/2020 1:18:15 PM
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Iran's coronavirus death toll rises to 4,869, reports say could be higher
By REUTERS \
4/16/2020 4:15:59 PM
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South Korea to double supply of coronavirus tests to US
The kits are being sent to the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after an appeal from US President Donald Trump.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 1:10:34 PM
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WHO: Coronavirus vaccine at least 12 months away
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 1:15:09 PM
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Israir to carry out rescue flights for Israelis in Europe
Anyone arriving from abroad will be required to stay in a quarantine hotel, unless they receive special government approval.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 2:35:14 PM
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Israeli AI vision combats driver fatigue, even with a face mask
Eyesight Technologies, based in Herzliya, said it adapted its Driver Monitoring Solution (DMS) to maintain the safety of drivers.
By EYTAN HALON \
4/14/2020 4:22:57 PM
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Tesla to move ahead with commercial launch in Israel
According to an anonymous source, Tesla also recently appointed its technical service manager for Israel, local industry veteran Ilan Benaro.
By AARON REICH \
11/23/2020 11:30:53 PM
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The coronavirus corruption effect: Bibi, Litzman, Deri off the hook?
When the country declared a state of national emergency in mid-March, Netanyahu’s already long-delayed bribery trial was postponed until at least May 24.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/16/2020 12:29:13 AM
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Only one coronavirus testing device available in rebel-held Syria
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 2:29:28 PM
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NGO SAR-EL hosts Follow the Soldier day at IDF bases
The purpose of course is to strengthen the connection with both Jewish AND non-Jewish communities the world over that support the IDF and the State of Israel.
By SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR \
4/14/2020 3:07:32 PM
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Aviv Kochavi visits Bnei Brak amid coronavirus lockdown
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 3:26:17 PM
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Dutch coronavirus cases rise by 868 to 27,419
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 3:26:30 PM
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Spain split between concern and relief as coronavirus lockdown eased
Spain is one of the countries worst hit by the pandemic, with more than 170,000 documented cases and more than 18,000 deaths.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 3:31:16 PM
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Gov. Cuomo: If Trump ordered NY to reopen, 'I wouldn't do it'
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 3:36:40 PM
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Austria reopens shops in first loosening of coronavirus lockdown
Austria acted early in its outbreak to close schools, bars, theaters, restaurants, non-essential shops and other gathering places roughly four weeks ago.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 3:43:48 PM
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Pakistan extends coronavirus lockdown, some industries to reopen in phases
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 3:49:14 PM
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Honoring Holocaust victims with personalized memorial candles
As this Holocaust Memorial Day it is impossible to hold large events due to coronavirus, Our 6 Million is starting an initiative to honor the deceased together, while staying apart.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
4/14/2020 6:10:41 PM
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England's hospital death toll rises to 11,005
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 4:16:44 PM
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Rabbi of the Western Wall violates coronavirus health orders
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/16/2020 8:55:03 AM
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8-day-old baby infected with coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 4:57:55 PM
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Russia says it's ready for hypersonic missile talks with US
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 4:53:57 PM
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Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for Democratic nomination
The endorsement by the first black US president came after Biden's last remaining rival in the Democratic nominating race, Senator Bernie Sanders, backed Biden on Monday.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 9:46:32 PM
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UK Jewish Chronicle owner seeks one newspaper by buying stricken assets
The board of the Jewish News, which describes itself as Britain's biggest Jewish newspaper, made the same announcement.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 6:10:24 PM
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119th coronavirus death in Israel: 71-year-old
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 5:26:03 PM
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Iranian health ministry holds antisemitic coronavirus cartoon contest
“At a time when it should be focused on saving lives, Iran’s health ministry sponsored a cartoon contest on COVID19."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
4/14/2020 5:38:56 PM
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Palestinian address ‘crazy’ Trump, call him ‘son of a dog’
The Palestinian Authority used two children to broadcast a message that the US president is “crazy” and Palestinian children should embrace death if it means “liberating” Jerusalem.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2020 1:29:00 PM
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Gov't to discuss Israel's exit strategy as death toll hits 140
Arab villages in northern Israel identified as having a high number of infected people * Police issue more than 3,000 tickets
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN,ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
4/16/2020 9:42:02 AM
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Coronavirus lockdown adds delay to Notre-Dame restoration
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 6:13:43 PM
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Ukraine accuses security service general of spying for Russia
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 6:17:56 PM
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Space scientists use coronavirus lockdown as dry run for Mars mission
"In the case of the participants in the experiment on campus, it's a confinement which was imposed on them," she said.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 6:31:27 PM
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Shaked: The country should return to work on Sunday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 6:47:40 PM
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Israeli COVID-19 treatment with 100% survival rate tested on US patient
After one week, six critically ill patients in Israel survived. Four of them showed improvement in respiratory parameters.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/14/2020 7:11:11 PM
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Rivlin: Hosting my daughter was ‘wrong,' I'm doing it right this time
The president wrote that he understands the public’s outrage following his violating Health Ministry orders and hosting his daughter and her family for Passover.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2020 10:18:02 PM
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Jordan to ban mosque prayers during fasting month of Ramadan
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 6:54:57 PM
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Amazon fires two employees critical of warehouse working conditions
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 7:00:47 PM
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Agriculture Ministry: Prepare your dogs for life after coronavirus
As many Israelis adopted pets, during the coronavirus outbreak, the ministry suggested they not let their new companions think that life will be the same after lockdown.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 8:44:30 PM
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Mladenov: Israel must help Palestinians economically survive coronavirus
Earlier this week, Nickolay Mladenov warned about the potential financial collapse of the Palestinian Authority.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/15/2020 9:21:58 PM
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Palestinians report 287 COVID-19 patients, claim ‘Israel loves money’
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 8:05:39 PM
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Governor Cuomo: New York coronavirus hospitalizations fall for first time
Cuomo said an additional 778 New Yorkers died on Monday, up from 671 a day earlier, which had marked the lowest daily death count since April 5.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 8:38:28 PM
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French cycling teams say Tour de France may be held in August
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 8:25:24 PM
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Turkey's coronavirus death toll rises by 107 to 1,403
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 8:23:10 PM
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Hank Steinbrenner, Yankees co-owner, dies from 'longstanding health issue'
Known for his blunt personality and fierce allegiance to the Yankees, Steinbrenner played a key role in the team's baseball operations and strategy.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 9:32:01 PM
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Arab-Christian MDA volunteer to light torch on Independence Day
Yasmin Mazawi, an Arab-Israeli Magen David Adom volunteer, will be among those who will light a torch on Independence Day on April 29.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 9:17:41 PM
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Israeli scientists are recruiting to help the global epidemic
Through a scientific breakthrough, 'CataLife' company is committed to assist in preventing the spread of the coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/16/2020 11:34:00 AM
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US Justice Deptartment sides with church in COVID-19 religious dispute
"The facts alleged in the complaint strongly suggest that the city’s actions target religious conduct" in violation of the US Constitution's First Amendment, the lawyers wrote.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 9:55:18 PM
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Hunting for a treatment for coronavirus, clot buster drugs considered
Currently no known coronavirus vaccine, medical experts have been unable to find a clear path to fight COVID-19 and all the medical issues it might bring.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 10:13:09 PM
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US military says coronavirus likely occurred naturally but not certain
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 10:18:34 PM
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Trump's May 1 target too optimistic for US coronavirus reopening - Fauci
Trump's administration has recommended stay-at-home guidelines through the end of April, and Trump has floated May 1 as a possible date to start reopening some areas.
By REUTERS \
4/15/2020 1:42:10 AM
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Antisemitic website offers simulation with Jews as cryptocurrency
The website offers two currencies: "JEWS" and "ASH," referring to the ashes of Jews burned to death in the Holocaust.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
4/15/2020 9:59:14 PM
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Twitter users write #How2020CouldGetWorse, amid the coronavirus pandemic
The novel coronavirus, and perhaps the many hours spent at home, led to web users around the world suggest funny videos and pics under the novel hashtag.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/14/2020 10:44:33 PM
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US State Deptartment reports first Washington staff coronavirus fatality
The Department is currently tracking a total of 297 cases overseas and another 71 cases domestically, Walters added.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 10:33:44 PM
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Taylor Swift, Oprah join global event to celebrate coronavirus workers
All those taking part in the event will appear remotely due to social distancing and shutdowns aimed at curtailing the spread of the disease that has killed more than 124,000 people worldwide.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 10:34:17 PM
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US courts rule for abortion rights during coronavirus pandemic
Abortion is among a handful of fights on the front lines of America's culture wars that even a pandemic has not stopped.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 10:42:35 PM
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Former aide accuses Biden of sexual assault, campaign denies it
A campaign spokeswoman for Biden, the former vice president, said in a statement on Tuesday that the accusation was false.
By REUTERS \
4/14/2020 11:46:44 PM