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LGBT community to protest MK Peretz's remarks on Sunday evening
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 1:15:34 AM
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IDF to hold military exercise at Ashdod Port overnight
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 2:13:36 AM
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Two Gush Etzion teens killed in car accident
The victims, Amit Barlev and Hillel Lalum of the town of Elazar, were just shy of their 18th birthdays.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 2:27:33 AM
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New York power outage attributed to manhole fire, says mayor
But a Reuters alert soon after stated that, "New York utility says it has not determined cause of Manhattan power outage."
By TZVI JOFFRE,MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/14/2019 5:46:28 AM
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Grenades fired at Ukrainian news station
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 3:25:08 AM
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Va. Orthodox community ‘praying for miracle’ after rabbi swept out to sea
“We have received encouragement and blessings for strength from the Gedolei Haposkim and some of the holiest people in our generation,” Rabbi Sender Haber wrote.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 3:24:57 AM
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Tropical Storm Barry dodges New Orleans, decreasing flood threat
Further weakening to a tropical depression was expected on Sunday as Barry moved inland, the NHC said.
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 3:27:27 AM
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Mark Talisman, champion of fight for Soviet Jewry, dead at 78
His death was announced on Facebook by his daughter Jessica Talisman, who said he passed away unexpectedly.
By JTA \
7/15/2019 4:04:28 PM
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Reading Anne Frank helped me start learning about Jews
Throughout my years of schooling, Nazi Germany became a topic of interest.
By ANGELINA NEWSOM \
7/14/2019 3:52:32 AM
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Americans have little confidence in religion, Congress, news media
Gallup first conducted their Confidence in Institutions poll in 1973, around the time of the Watergate scandal. The ratings have been updated annually since 1983, except for in 1992.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/14/2019 4:06:51 AM
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Rabbinic human rights group calls planned ICE immigrant raids ‘inhumane’
A rabbinic human rights group denounced planned raids on undocumented immigrants as “cruel, immoral, and inhumane.”
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
7/14/2019 4:20:17 AM
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Pope Francis sends letter to Jewish group on AMIA bombing anniversary
“Since the first day, my heart has been with the relatives of the victims, Jews or Christians,” wrote the pope, who was born in Argentina as Francisco Bergoglio.
By JTA \
7/14/2019 4:27:56 AM
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Igniting fires during the summer forbidden for first time
The prohibition will apply from July 21st until September 26th between the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the country.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 4:28:50 AM
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Adalah legal team: Afula banning Arabs from public parks
Adalah, which means “justice” in Arabic, is the first non-profit, non-sectarian Palestinian-run legal center in Israel.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/14/2019 12:58:46 PM
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World's first heavy metal knitting competition rocks Finland
Eva, one of the teams in the championship, represented Israel.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/14/2019 6:21:44 AM
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Former UK diplomat accuses Trump of 'diplomatic vandalism' against Iran
The UK and the US differ on how best to control Iran’s nuclear proliferation.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 6:51:59 AM
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New whiskey honors slave who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey
Nathan Green may have helped perfect the Lincoln County Process.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/14/2019 7:03:59 AM
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Netanyahu to Bennett: Here's how you can become Israel's UN ambassador
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said to Naftali Bennett on Sunday that if he chooses not to run in the upcoming election, he could be appointed Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations.
By GIL HOFFMAN,ALON EINHORN \
7/15/2019 5:01:22 AM
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After Taiwan buys arms, China holds military drills on southeast coast
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 8:21:47 AM
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Waves of criticism continue to flow following Peretz's gay conversion remarks
"Regarding the LGBTQ community, whoever wants to help should hug and accept. People are born this way and can not be converted," Yair Golan claimed.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 12:38:01 PM
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Earthquake hits Australia
By REUTERS \
7/15/2019 1:02:07 PM
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Hong Kong activists target mainland shoppers in latest wave of protests
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 9:06:11 AM
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Haifa resident to be tried for setting fire to police scooter during riots
By MAARIV ONLINE \
7/14/2019 9:21:21 AM
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Rashida Tlaib compares 'racist' Israel to 19th-century US segregation
Rashida Tlaib also said of US President Donald Trump: “We are allowing a crooked CEO to run this country."
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/14/2019 10:20:47 AM
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Paul Anka rocks Tel Aviv
A seemingly ageless idol connects yet again with his many admirers.
By YAKIR FELDMAN \
7/14/2019 11:00:33 AM
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Trial of former Tehran mayor begins in Iran for murder of second wife
State-run Iranian television station IRIB aired a news segment on Najafi which featured footage of him at the police station casually discussing the murder of his wife.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
7/14/2019 1:46:56 PM
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Gaza Border Fires: 138 Incidents, 180 Acres Burnt
KKL-JNF surveys the damage wrought by incendiary balloons in Gaza border region forests.
By KKL-JNF \
7/14/2019 10:29:54 AM
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President Reuven Rivlin arrives in South Korea
This is the second official visit by an Israeli president since the opening of the Israeli Embassy 27 years ago in 1992.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 10:43:23 AM
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Israel’s Ratio, PNOC ink deal for Philippines energy exploration
Leviathan is Israel’s largest energy project to date and promises to both boost domestic energy supplies
By EYTAN HALON \
7/15/2019 4:56:49 AM
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Netanyahu: Israel will 'crush' Lebanon if Hezbollah attacks
Netanyahu also added that unlike the terror leader, Israel will "not reveal the details of our plans."
By HERB KEINON \
7/15/2019 5:09:13 AM
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Afula Municipality will open Municipal Park to general public
By MAARIV ONLINE \
7/14/2019 12:09:43 PM
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Reporters Without Borders share concern over imprisoned Iranian journalists
The organization is "particularly concerned" about their health, noting that the strike had been organized by the journalists to protest inhumane and degrading prison treatment.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
9/25/2019 4:11:09 AM
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S.Korea trade ministry to raise Japan export curbs at WTO general council meeting
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 12:28:57 PM
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France, Britain and Germany call for dialogue to prevent nuke deal collapse
"The situation is serious. The rise of tensions could lead to accidents," French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told reporters when asked about the risk of a wider Middle East war.
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 7:18:17 PM
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Earthquake measured at 7.3 magnitude hits eastern Indonesia
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 12:42:50 PM
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OPEC output hits new low on Trump's sanctions, supply pact - Reuters survey
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 12:44:42 PM
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Israel's Kfir jets going up against Sweden's Saab jets
Colombia's Air Force is looking to upgrade its multi-role fighter jets.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/14/2019 5:59:52 PM
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Death toll in Nepal rains rises to 47, dozens missing, injured
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 12:55:18 PM
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Afula to open its parks to Arabs, non-residents in 2 days, court rules
NGO brought evidence that municipal ban was selectively enforced against Arabs
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/15/2019 5:17:22 AM
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93% of tourists in Israel enjoyed their trip - tourism survey
Tourism Minister Yariv Levin said: "The year 2018 was a record year for incoming tourism to Israel, with more than 4 million tourists."
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
7/14/2019 6:58:36 PM
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Leviathan gas platform embarks on 11,500 km. journey to Israel
The topsides are 102 meters long, 80 meters wide and will stand 47 meters above sea level. The platform flare boom, permitting the safe burning of gas, will stretch to 130 meters above sea level.
By EYTAN HALON \
7/14/2019 3:36:32 PM
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Death toll in Nepal rains rises to 47, dozens missing, injured
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 1:24:35 PM
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Israeli artists face off against pro-conversion therapy minister Peretz
Privately, some in Israel's creative community said they were so angry with Peretz and the prime minister who appointed them that they thought the best response would be no comment.
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/14/2019 4:08:35 PM
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Wiesenthal Center takes Canadian leaders from darkness to light
"You could see two beams of light break through the sky on Auschwitz as Holocaust survivor Max Eisen recounted, retold and reaffirmed his promise to his father: 'tell the world,;" Avi Benlolo said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/15/2019 4:58:45 AM
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Turkey will drill for gas until Greek Cypriots accept plan - minister
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 1:52:06 PM
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Minster Erdan: Palestinian Authority strengthening support for BDS
Within this protest the Ministry of Strategic Affairs revealed how BDS was conducting a "fraudulent campaign on social media against Israel hosting" Eurovision.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 2:28:20 PM
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Greek Minister distances himself from past associations with neo-Nazi groups
Greek Jewish community to meet Monday to discuss Voridis statement.
By HERB KEINON \
7/15/2019 5:10:21 AM
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Defense Ministry continues work to evacuate Tzrifin base in central Israel
Established during the British mandate, the base covers about 3,200 dunams and is being evacuated to make way for residential units.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/14/2019 6:10:13 PM
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Business guru Tony Robbins to lecture in Israel
The ticket price to the charismatic speaker's Tel Aviv lecture begins at NIS 900.
By EMMA MCAVOY \
7/14/2019 5:03:26 PM
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New Netanyahu spokesman to 'Post': Not appointed because I'm gay
Likud admits timing announced due to gay therapy scandal
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/15/2019 5:19:39 AM
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Knesset to deal with crisis over Ethiopian shooting
Ethiopian immigrants and their supporters have protested all over the country following the incident, alleging systematic police brutality and discrimination.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/15/2019 5:04:25 AM
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Trump: Congresswomen from corrupt, inept countries should go back there
US President slammed unnamed Democratic Congresswoman for telling Americans ‘how our government should be run’ rather than fixing their countries of origin.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,OMRI NAHMIAS \
7/15/2019 6:19:41 AM
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Fire breaks out in Jerusalem
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 3:50:59 PM
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Defense Ministry admits it owes NIS 65m. to up security in settlements
Binyamin Regional Council chairman Yisrael Ganz: ‘This should not be an election issue; everyone deserves to be safe.’
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/15/2019 4:55:24 AM
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Innovation – A Simple Revolution
Generating real innovation and changing the business environment is clearly no easy task. Or is it? A new application proves that sometimes true innovation stems from observing a different field.
By DR. YOEL SULLAM \
7/14/2019 5:03:58 PM
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Daniel Radcliffe cries reading note from Jewish great-granddad on TV
The 29-year-old actor, learning that a police report stated, “Jews are so frequently responsible for the bringing down of their own business premises.”
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/16/2019 5:13:48 AM
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OECD: Weak labor productivity hampering growth of Israeli economy
While GDP per capita in Israel increased annually by 2.3% between 2002 and 2008, according to OECD data, it grew by an average of only 1.7% between 2012 and 2018.
By EYTAN HALON \
7/15/2019 4:54:19 AM
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‘A Fatwa for Genocide’ – Wiesenthal center slams Hamas charter
The Gaza terrorist group's charter includes a section with an accepted Islamic oral tradition calling on Muslims to murder Jews on the final Day of Judgment.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 6:16:28 PM
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Iran and Russia to produce new surgeon robot
The robot is being designed to do surgery remotely, when the original surgeon cannot be there.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 6:43:11 PM
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U.S. grants visa to Zarif for U.N. meeting, limits his movement to 6 blocks
The comments come just a few days after US President Donald Trump pledged to "substantially" increase sanctions on Iran.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,REUTERS \
7/15/2019 1:26:23 PM
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Israel launches race to build 5G mobile networks
The ministry will provide grants worth up to NIS 200m. ($56m.) for operators constructing at least 250 5G broadcasting antennas.
By EYTAN HALON \
7/14/2019 7:03:40 PM
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Casspi returning to Maccabi Tel Aviv after 10 years in NBA
During his time at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Casspi won two league championships and one State Cup.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
7/14/2019 7:21:14 PM
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Is the Trump doctrine really just the 'spite Obama doctrine?' - analysis
The question this raises is how many major decisions - such as dealing with North Korea, China, or even leaving Syria and embracing Israel - are driven by personality.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/14/2019 11:21:22 PM
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France, Britain and Germany say risks Iran nuclear deal could collapse
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 6:40:23 PM
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Hamas member kidnapped, murdered in alleged UAE operation
He was serving as an Imam in Yemen and lived there for 15 years; Hamas is calling for an investigation.
By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV \
7/14/2019 7:00:39 PM
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Trump defends 'well run' and 'clean' detention camps on border
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 6:54:32 PM
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Iraqi MP: US Embassy in Baghdad serves as headquarters for Mossad, ISIS
Hassan Salem has claimed on several occasions that the US is hiding Mossad agents and ISIS terrorists among them.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
7/14/2019 8:22:31 PM
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Haredi Jews eat matzah with ‘human blood,’ Egyptian Hebrew scholar claims
Professor of Hebrew at King Saud University Fouad M. Abdel Waheb spoke for a television program in Egypt; he also said food with human blood is unhealthy.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 10:56:17 PM
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Bezalel Smotrich 'stands by' Rafi Peretz conversion therapy comments
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 7:42:41 PM
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U.S. grants visa to Iran's Zarif for UN meeting this week - sources
By REUTERS \
7/14/2019 7:50:12 PM
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LGBTQ community calls for the dismissal of Peretz
The community gathered in Beer Sheba and Tel Aviv to protest the latest statements on conversion therapy by MK Peretz
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 8:49:49 PM
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Netanyahu: IDF the only army ready to fight Iran
Speaking to members of the National Security College at the Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu slammed the 2015 nuclear deal, saying that only he was against it at the time.
By MENACHEM SHLOMO \
7/15/2019 3:50:56 PM
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Hefetz: Yair Netanyahu screamed Elovitch didn't 'provide goods' - report
The alleged screaming was described by state witness Nir Hefetz, who claimed the young Netanyahu screamed repeatedly until attorney Yossi Cohen had to get up from his chair and remove him.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 10:32:50 PM
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Palestinians to raise refugee ‘right of return’ at first UN racism review
The PA’s human rights record will be reviewed for the first time by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/15/2019 5:11:41 AM
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Peretz says comments on gay therapy ‘distorted’
Education minister gets backing from Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and political ally Smotrich
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/14/2019 9:42:47 PM
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How much progress is Israel making in combating discrimination? - analysis
Prof. Tamar Hermann of the Israel Democracy Institute and the Open University told The Jerusalem Post that "sensitivity to what might be viewed as racism is higher."
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/14/2019 11:28:15 PM
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Dakh Daughters fly their freak flag in Israel
The Dakh Daughters are a freak force of nature. Defying gravity with odd ensemble pieces, unusual sounds and pantomime makeup to pair, their cabaret show launches crowds into a galaxy far, far away.
By JENNIFER GREENBERG \
7/14/2019 9:32:51 PM
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Paul Anka does Sinatra, and more
A seemingly ageless idol connects yet again with his many admirers.
By YAKIR FELDMAN \
7/14/2019 9:37:07 PM
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Concert Review - Zubin Mehta and Verdi’s Requiem
The requiem begins with the soft entrance of the cellos and gradually the powerful orchestral forces were unleashed during the “Dies Irae.”
By IRVING SPITZ \
7/14/2019 9:41:47 PM
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CBRE: Employees demanding TA offices,not managers
Mukmel made the comments at CBRE Israel’s conference on technology and innovation in the real estate world,
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/14/2019 9:46:50 PM
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The tricky story of the Israel Prize
Strange as it may sound, this petition must be credited to the Supreme Court itself.
By ASHER MAOZ \
7/14/2019 9:52:12 PM
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German magazine under fire for promoting anti-Jewish conspiracy
Uwe Becker, the commissioner to combat antisemitism in the state of Hesse, wrote on Twitter: "The Spiegel must officially apologize for practicing Israel-related antisemitism."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
7/15/2019 5:43:37 PM
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July 15, 2019: Sarsour lemons
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
7/14/2019 9:56:41 PM
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Rafi Peretz should go
The tragedy of Peretz is that his remarks not only reflect his worldview, but a growing perspective in some sectors of Israeli society that should not be a basis for how the country educates.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/15/2019 3:17:27 PM
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Israelis more liberal on religion, views on equality more mixed - analysis
According to polling by the Hiddush organization, a religious pluralism advocacy organization, support for gay marriage has been steadily rising, with 78% of the Jewish public today supporting it.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/14/2019 10:01:20 PM
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Reality Check: A record beater with nothing to show
Despite more than 13 years in office, what has PM accomplished?
By JEFF BARAK \
7/14/2019 10:01:47 PM
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Think About It: Back to sanity
In a quick move Barak uncapped a water bottle with his hand, and after performing the act said with a sly and mocking smile on his face: “Bibi – have a drink. Relax, we’ve just begun.”
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
7/14/2019 10:04:47 PM
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Kindergarten assistant sentenced to 17 years for manslaughter of infant
Inna Skivenko murdered Yasmin Vinta, a one-and-a-half year old at the kindergarten she worked at, by smothering her in a blanket and laying on top of her.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
7/14/2019 10:25:05 PM
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Israeli government at odds over inspecting Chinese ventures
Security cabinet scheduled to discuss the issue on Wednesday
By HERB KEINON \
7/14/2019 11:06:07 PM
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There's unity in Sudan... for now
Less than a week ago, the country’s generals and its civilians were at each other’s throats over a transition to democracy, but experts say each side is itself a house divided
By LAWRENCE RIFKIN/THE MEDIA LINE \
7/14/2019 10:52:55 PM
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Barak: Attorneys working to dissolve limited partnership with Jeffrey Epstein
Barak formed the Israeli Democratic Party last month to run in the September 2019 elections, with the express purpose of defeating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
7/14/2019 11:00:52 PM
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Lebanon to integrate 'gender perspective' into education curriculum
Move seen as major step forward in country and region marred by inequality
By JULIA ALTMANN/THE MEDIA LINE \
7/14/2019 11:02:04 PM
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Is hatred of the media linked to government mistrust? - analysis
“There is a strong correlation between trust in the media and trust in other social-governmental institutions,” said Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler, head of the IDI's Media Reform Program.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/14/2019 11:41:05 PM