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Scientists expanding ways to trace lost or stolen nuclear materials
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Abbas aide: Dahlan is trying to oust PA head
Official: Dahlan thinks he's the "strong man in Fatah;" Abbas fears "young guard" working to get rid of him.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
2/17/2008 1:12:22 AM
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BBC sorry for Mughniyeh-Hariri parallel
Former journalist who was held up at gunpoint by terror chief's men called coverage "an outrage."
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2008 1:21:09 AM
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Barak approves Nehushtan for IAF
IDF officials say new air force commander might have to engineer strike on Iranian nuke facilities.
Yaakov Katz \
2/17/2008 1:22:01 AM
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Israel to resist French on Gaza Strip
PM and Livni expected to tell French FM Kouchner that Israel won't ease pressure till Kassams stop.
Mark Weiss \
2/17/2008 1:23:30 AM
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Gunmen destroy Gaza Strip's YMCA library, kidnap guards
Sources in Gaza tell 'Post' attack was response to re-publication of cartoons "ridiculing" the Prophet Muhammad.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
2/17/2008 1:25:17 AM
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Victims of Palestinian terror ask US not to hinder their cases
State Dept. weighing 'statement of interest' after PA complains payouts will drive it into bankruptcy.
Hilary Leila Krieger, Washington \
2/17/2008 1:27:15 AM
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NY police arrest Queens man in brutal slaying of therapist in her office
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2 killed when airplane, helicopter collide in mid-air in New Zealand
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US researchers: NKorea wants energy aid before nuclear declaration
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Two injured, one seriously in explosion in Givat Oz cosmetics plant
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 5:07:09 AM
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IDF troops arrest 16 terror suspects in the West Bank
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 5:59:43 AM
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Local hoops: Mac TA seeks revenge for cup humiliation
Israel's two top teams have gone in opposite directions since the remarkable State Cup final.
ALLON SINAI \
2/17/2008 6:16:54 AM
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Local soccer: Betar smashes Kiryat Shmona's home record
At Kiryat Eliezer, Gustavo Boccoli ensured that Haifa edged bottom of the league Bnei Yehuda 1-0.
JEREMY LAST \
2/17/2008 6:18:26 AM
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Tennis: Pe'er arrives in Qatar
Pe'er will be the first Israeli tennis player to take part in a tournament in a Gulf State.
ALLON SINAI \
2/17/2008 6:19:18 AM
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Basketball: Israel drawn alongside Britain in EuroBasket
The blue-and-white will also face Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Czech Republic in Group D.
ALLON SINAI \
2/17/2008 6:20:43 AM
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'Mossad killed Imad Mughniyeh'
'Sunday Times' report quotes Israeli sources; Barak: Syria, Iran may help Hizbullah in attacks abroad.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 7:00:39 AM
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Kosovo expected to declare independence from Serbia on Sunday
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Nine Palestinian gunmen wounded in clashes with IDF in southern Gaza
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Condition of soldier seriously hurt in Gaza improves
Palestinians: 3 gunmen, one civilian killed, 15 hurt; ground forces, aircraft target Kassam crews.
AP AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 8:21:21 AM
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Steinitz: No negotiations over reservists unless receive sign of life
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 8:26:02 AM
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Tech Watch: Rad Data, Safend snap up awards
RAD's LA-130 was chosen in recognition of its innovative delivery of on-demand service quality.
MATTHEW KRIEGER \
2/17/2008 8:35:57 AM
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'Israel must presume reservists dead'
Steinitz: No negotiations without sign of life; Karnit Goldwasser: We won't respond to foreign press.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 8:41:58 AM
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Afghan soldier, several fighters killed in clash in eastern Afghanistan
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Blast kills, wounds dozens at dogfighting competition in Afghanistan
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As gold prices climb, prospectors head for Alaska
Membership in gold prospecting clubs is climbing nationwide, along with metal detectors and other small-scale mining equipment.
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Conference Circuit
An international conference on "An Assessment of Germany-Israel Relations," will be held in Netanya.
Greer Fay Cashman \
2/17/2008 9:07:10 AM
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Pakistani leader says elections to proceed despite bombing that killed 46
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US stocks end mixed on downbeat economic readings
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke issued a sobering prediction that economic growth in much of 2008 is likely to be "sluggish."
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Sdei Trumot man, 56, killed in car accident near Beit She'an
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 9:24:02 AM
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Writing for Oscar
Screenwriter Ronald Harwood on how his Jewish identity informs his work.
TOM TUGEND \
2/17/2008 9:33:05 AM
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Those who treat Holocaust survivors get new guidebook
When survivors face imminent death, "they are generally much stronger and tougher" than ordinary Israelis who are terminally ill.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/17/2008 9:44:55 AM
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Celebrity Grapevine
Bar Refaeli made the inside pages of Sports Illustrated with a very provocative pose.
Greer Fay Cashman \
2/17/2008 9:45:02 AM
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Blind justice
Citizens should not have to personally bear the financial consequence of official actions in Gaza.
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Israeli singer cracks Billboard Top 10
Yael Naim has become the first Israeli to crack the coveted list.
NATHAN BURSTEIN \
2/17/2008 9:53:46 AM
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75-year-old woman robbed at gunpoint in Bat Yam
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 9:54:55 AM
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Mel Gibson meets terms of probation
Gibson repeatedly apologized for making the derogatory comments about Jews.
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Iran's research rocket successfully transmits scientific data
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Iran space rocket successfully sends data
Official: Project paves way for satellite launch in June; Teheran insists controversial program peaceful.
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Iraq: Female suicide bomber kills 3, wounds 10 in Shi'ite area of Baghdad
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Death toll from Afghan suicide bomb reaches 80, governor says
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Iraq: Female suicide bomber kills 3, wounds 10 in Baghdad
Separate car bomb in Mosul kills police officer and two civilians.
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Bush: US will work with allies to prevent Kosovo backlash
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Suicide bomber kills 80 in Afghanistan
Attack at outdoor dog fighting competition wounds dozen in what appears to be the deadliest attack since 2001.
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BBC sorry for Mughniyeh-Hariri parallel
Former journalist who was held up at gunpoint by terror chief's men called coverage "an outrage."
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2008 11:23:36 AM
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Report: Mashaal recently escaped hit
'A-Sharq al-Awsat': Official says Arabs gave US, Israel info; Hamas paper: Haniyeh fears IDF hit.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 11:28:59 AM
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Gov't okays Gaza fortification plan
3,600 homes within 4.5km of Strip will receive secure rooms; Kassam lands near Sderot preschool.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
2/17/2008 11:47:29 AM
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Palestinians: IDF kills three more Hamas operatives in Gaza
JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP \
2/17/2008 11:49:03 AM
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Kosovo expected to declare independence Sunday
Prime Minister Thaci set to convene special session of parliament to proclaim new republic.
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Battle for the beach
A private contractor has begun building a resort on one of Israel's last remaining "wild" beaches.
michael green \
2/17/2008 11:55:38 AM
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Tel Aviv's 'Sextival' lacks gentle touch
"Trust me, the Israeli public is not ready for what goes on in Europe."
Ricky Ben-David \
2/17/2008 12:08:35 PM
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Cave of top secrets
An old Palmah training base now serves to educate the public about the birth of the IDF.
LYDIA AISENBERG \
2/17/2008 12:18:50 PM
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Barak: It will take time for Hizbullah to replace Mughniyeh
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 12:24:55 PM
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Scientist from down under makes waves
Dr. Debbie Lindell, a marine biologist, is one of 24 Israelis to receive a 1.5 million Euro grant from the European Research Council.
AIMEE NEISTAT \
2/17/2008 12:33:01 PM
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About me: Benji Lovitt
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Police arrest Tel Aviv club owner, 4 employees on assault charges
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 12:45:02 PM
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Beating Tel Aviv sparks celebrations
Following Hapoel Jerusalem's triumph over Maccabi Tel Aviv, Moti Teperberg, CEO of Teperberg Wineries hosted a gala dinner.
Greer Fay Cashman \
2/17/2008 12:46:51 PM
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Iran launches oil products bourse with petrochemical deal
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TA considers supplying heroin to addicts
City health and welfare officials hope the new plan will drastically help cut down crime.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:01:38 PM
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Building damaged, several people in shock after Kassam hits Sderot
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 1:04:42 PM
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Light rail project goes off track
The Ministry for Environmental Protection is demanding that the new electricity lines be shielded to prevent them from issuing dangerous radiation.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:05:09 PM
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City takes the lid off sewage pits
A municipal spokesman said the pits were a major source of pollution.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:06:59 PM
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Small pub gives big headache to tower plans
Pub owner Yair Haleli says the tower planners have offered him $500,000 to vacate his historic pub, but he doesn't want money.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:09:32 PM
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Comptroller criticizes Kfar Saba on media adviser
As soon as Yehuda Ben Hamo became mayor in 2003, the city hired a media and public relations adviser who had been involved in Ben Hamo's election campaign.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:12:37 PM
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City joins international environmental pact
Ra'anana has taken a number of steps to reduce pollution, including discouraging the use of cars and encouraging the use of bicycles in the city.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:14:32 PM
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Park as you please policy in Hod Hasharon
The city recently announced that inspectors have "begun to act at a higher level" against the illegally-parked cars.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:16:18 PM
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Ramat Hasharon wins MK support against merger
The Interior Ministry's plan to merge some 27 cities around Israel this year has not found favor in Ramat Hasharon.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:18:47 PM
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Ra'anana rated most efficient city for second year
The rankings are determined by a local authority's ability to provide a high level of services using the minimum possible resources.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:21:40 PM
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Peres: The window of opportunity for peace is shrinking
Itamar Sharon \
2/17/2008 1:21:41 PM
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Haredi residents demand protection after attacks
They have become frightened to walk around the streets of their neighborhood following a wave of beatings and desecrations of synagogues.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:24:09 PM
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Lev Hacarmel building wins preservation
Residents have been fighting to preserve the historic character of their neighborhood for some years.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:26:06 PM
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Factory smells continue to raise a stink
Despite the factory's spending millions of shekels on an advanced machine to eliminate odors, unbearable smells are still emanating from it
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:28:48 PM
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Mayors demand action on dangerous carcinogens
Recent air quality surveys found large amounts of carcinogenic and suspected carcinogenic chemicals in the air.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:30:41 PM
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Peres
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Caesarea and Or Akiva to discuss merger
The merger of the two neighboring towns has been on the Interior Ministry's drawing board for some time.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/17/2008 1:32:09 PM
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UN official: Keep up military pressure on Hamas heads
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 1:32:46 PM
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Peres: Window for peace shrinking
President tells French FM Kouchner that the Middle East's policy of talk but no action must change.
mark weiss and Itamar Sharon \
2/17/2008 1:33:03 PM
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UN official: Press Hamas to stop Kassams
Undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs tours Sderot, says "no justification" for Kassam fire at civilians.
TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/17/2008 1:47:49 PM
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US: Iraq insurgent attacks down 60 percent from last year
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Kosovo to declare its independence at 2 p.m. GMT
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Beinisch slams Friedmann's behavior, vows to ensure court independence
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 2:45:35 PM
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Aliya experts: Renewing Israeli passports
Vol LXIII: I am an Israeli who left Israel when I was very young. I haven't been back for 18 years. When I went to renew my passport, I was denied a full one and they wanted to issue a temporary passport valid for one year. What should I do?
Maurice Singer \
2/17/2008 2:50:34 PM
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Minister Majadle evacuated to hospital after feeling ill
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 2:53:15 PM
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Pope Benedict XVI appeals for dialogue and reconciliation in Lebanon
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2 security guards suspected of stealing from Bnei Brak store
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 3:03:02 PM
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Rocks thrown at bus in Jerusalem, lightly wounding one
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 3:09:29 PM
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Five-year-old girl saves mother's life in Hadera by calling for help
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 3:15:07 PM
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US Army: 2 soldiers killed by small-arms fire northeast of Baghdad
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Fewer Sudanese refugees entering Israel in recent months, figures show
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 3:33:23 PM
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Britain plans to issue Shariah law-compliant bonds
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Knesset c'tee passes bill against racist and Nazi gatherings
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 3:54:13 PM
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Khamenei: God will reprimand Iranians if they give up nuclear activity
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Khamenei: God will punish Iranians who don't support nuclear program
Foreign Ministry spokesman: US would have given UN documents if claim of nuclear weapons program were true.
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Paz Pines bill protecting Kinneret beaches to undergo hearing in plenum
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 4:30:29 PM
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About me: Benji Lovitt
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Kosovo declares independence from Serbia
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EU nations divided over Kosovo's independence
Britain, France and Germany indicate they will push ahead with recognition, Spain calls Pristina's move illegal.
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Five Kassam rockets land in Israel, Gaza, causing no casualties or damage
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 5:41:33 PM
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About me: Benji Lovitt
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Shuafat youth suspected of raping, murdering 6-year-old relative
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 5:51:25 PM
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Fisherman held in connection with massive fish poisoning in Kinneret
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 5:56:46 PM
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Egypt arrests 51 members of Egypt's banned Muslim Brotherhood
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Russia calls UN Security Council session on Kosovo independence
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Lessons from the breach
Gaza must be rescued from the Palestinian Taliban.
EPHRAIM SNEH \
2/17/2008 7:40:06 PM
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Austria: Iran's gateway to Europe
Vienna must cancel its multi-billion gas deal with Teheran.
SIMONE DINAH HARTMANN \
2/17/2008 7:42:03 PM
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Two wounded in Beirut shootout amid rising tensions
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February 18: From insult to injury
It was outrageous for the Beersheba District Labor Court to award compensation to Gazan workers who lost their jobs due to the forced relocation of the factory and the disengagement.
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The Region: So many problems, so few solutions
Wherever one looks, the component of international pressure is weak or missing.
BARRY RUBIN \
2/17/2008 7:50:16 PM
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Club Hotel to pay NIS 170,000 in settlement over fees
SHARON WROBEL \
2/17/2008 7:58:24 PM
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Sderot merchants refuse to leave court
Say Knesset decision making Sderot eligible for border settlement benefits not implemented.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 7:59:17 PM
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Channel 2: Heftsiba's Boaz Yona to sign plea bargain with authorities
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 8:38:14 PM
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US senator Biden warns greater turmoil for Pakistan if election rigged
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Jerusalem braces for another storm
Snow storm expected to begin Monday afternoon, last into Tuesday; homeless woman dies of hypothermia in Tel Aviv.
SHELLY PAZ and jpost.com staff \
2/17/2008 9:32:08 PM
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Ministerial c'tee: Gov't backs Kinneret protection bill
Fisherman arrested for allegedly poisoning thousands of fish in Sea of Galilee.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
2/17/2008 9:34:02 PM
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Study links protracted cellphone use with tumors
Researcher recommends precautions to limit exposure.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/17/2008 9:34:50 PM
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Survey: Half of flu victims continue to work
Nearly a quarter go outdoors despite their fever, muscle pains or stuffed nose and only 18% work from home.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/17/2008 9:37:24 PM
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Poll: Itzik beats Livni as most popular female politician
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 10:01:41 PM
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Beinisch: Friedmann's reforms may not be legal
Says "Judicial system must have administrative independence."
DAN IZENBERG \
2/17/2008 10:03:05 PM
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High schoolers tackle serious global issues with humor at Model UN event
"I like big butts and I cannot lie," the Russian delegate began to the amazement of her fellow delegates.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
2/17/2008 10:04:04 PM
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1,000 more policemen to fight street crime
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
2/17/2008 10:05:48 PM
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Official: Africa likely target for Hizbullah
Barak says Iran, Syria may help attack Israelis abroad; Sunday Times: Mossad killed Mughniyeh.
Yaakov Katz \
2/17/2008 10:10:06 PM
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PM: IDF has free reign against terrorists
Olmert says he is not optimistic on Schalit but rejects report that Regev and Goldwasser are dead.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/17/2008 10:29:17 PM
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Chavez: Venezuela does not plan on halting oil exports to the United States
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Analyze This: Goldwassers and Regevs deserve to be free
The gov't may have to make a tough decision soon.
Calev Ben-David \
2/17/2008 10:52:24 PM
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Breslav Hassidim keep the faith in Sderot
Was it faith that kept the hassidim dancing in the face of the rockets in Sderot?
Matthew Wagner \
2/17/2008 10:57:42 PM
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Sderot students rally in capital, demand Olmert step down
SHELLY PAZ \
2/17/2008 10:59:12 PM
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Muddled Madeleine
Albright's musings on the Israeli Arab conflict feed Arab, Iranian attempts to level the playing field.
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Ben-Sasson considering changing wiretap law
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2008 11:46:15 PM
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Knesset panel approves legislation outlawing Nazi groups for final reading
DAN IZENBERG \
2/17/2008 11:46:57 PM
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USDA recalls 143 million pounds of beef from California slaughterhouse