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Barak hints Gaza incursion imminent
Defense minister tells US delegation; expected to travel to Egypt Monday to discuss cease-fire deal.
HERB KEINON and YAAKOV KATZ \
5/19/2008 12:16:37 AM
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'Gil rebels bigger threat than Talansky'
Knesset House Committee to debate whether to allow Pensioners' party defectors to join Gaydamak.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/19/2008 12:17:29 AM
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Long arm of rabbinical court reaches LA
When an expatriate couple in the US divorces, can a Haifa rabbinical court trump an LA civilian court?
Matthew Wagner \
5/19/2008 12:18:29 AM
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Police: PM not responding to request to question him
"We still have not had a reply from [Olmert's lawyers]," police spokesman confirms on Sunday.
YAAKOV LAPPIN and DAN IZENBERG \
5/19/2008 12:19:44 AM
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TAU professor to discuss generating electricity from bacteria
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/19/2008 12:20:25 AM
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Soccer: Haifa held by Hapoel Tel Aviv at Bloomfield
With two matches remaining in the season, Hapoel is five points clear of Ashdod SC and the relegation zone, and may well survive even if it loses its next two games.
ALLON SINAI \
5/19/2008 12:21:56 AM
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Soccer: Matthaus flies in to view his new club
Former German international to take over as Maccabi Netanya coach in July.
ALLON SINAI \
5/19/2008 12:22:54 AM
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Engish Soccer: 'Chelsea entering period of sustained European success'
Coach Avram Grant says ahead of Moscow final.
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English Soccer: Roman Abramovich maintains his characteristic silence
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Games We Play: Golf: Alon takes first in AD 120 tourney
Dorin Gainsford took second place in the event held at the Ga'ash Golf Club last week with 39 Stableford points. In third place, on 38 points, was Ralph Weiner.
SHMULIK FUTERAN \
5/19/2008 12:26:27 AM
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Colombia denies Venezuelan claim that its troops crossed border
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Bin Laden: Arab leaders sacrificing Palestinians
Al-Qaida leader releases new audio tape calling Arab leaders "agents of the crusaders" and "wolves."
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Microsoft raises possibility of an alternative transaction with Yahoo
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Obama links McCain to unpopular Bush economic policies in campaign preview
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China begins 3 days of national mourning for quake victims
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US tells UN it detains about 500 juveniles in Iraq, 10 in Afghanistan
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Three Israelis hurt in China quake return to Israel
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 5:37:54 AM
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Man opens fire in Philippine town, kills 8, wounds 6
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24 drug dealers arrested in Beersheba Sunday overnight
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 7:28:18 AM
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One killed, four injured in collision between car, truck in South
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 7:57:42 AM
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Troops arrest 19 Palestinian fugitives in West Bank
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 8:06:59 AM
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Southeast Asia top terror suspect may have fled Indonesia
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China: Two survivors of earthquake found after being trapped for a week
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China: Mud flow buries 200 relief workers in earthquake zone
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Report: Abbas to declare negotiations failed
Al-Quds al-Arabi: PA president made decision after hearing Olmert promised Shas J'lem construction.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 10:20:07 AM
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Thousands of Gazans believed to have gone abroad for terror training
Shin Bet said that suspect's interrogation proof of Iran's direct support for terror activity against Israel.
Yaakov Katz \
5/19/2008 10:28:27 AM
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Iran calls Hizbullah and Hamas the most popular groups in the Mideast
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New! About me: Haya Korotkina
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Israir opens Moscow route in anticipation of visa waiver
The Open Skies revolution is gaining momentum with Israir's launch next month of twice weekly flights to Moscow.
SHELLY PAZ \
5/19/2008 11:17:30 AM
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April purchasing data shows slowdown
"The local economy is experiencing a slowdown in exports as a result of the slowdown in the US economy," said economists at D&B Israel.
SHARON WROBEL \
5/19/2008 11:31:30 AM
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Kassam lands near industrial area in Ashkelon; none wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 11:44:21 AM
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Livnat: Arabic shouldn't be official language
Bill would leave Hebrew as Israel's only official language; Barakei: She should shut up.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 11:47:26 AM
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The way she played the game
Surprise 'Survivor' winner Na'ama Kasri proves there's more to winning than being the best.
OREN KLASS \
5/19/2008 12:24:35 PM
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Police grill Gaydamak in laundering case
Billionaire accuses police and judges of "personal persecution," says he'll "beat Olmert" in elections.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 12:46:11 PM
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These Hermits are not in hiding
Sixties band Herman's Hermits, along with The Animals and The Marmalade, will inaugurate a new amphitheater in Afula.
David Brinn \
5/19/2008 12:49:39 PM
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Dramaturgy in the spotlight
The public is invited to meet the people who work backstage to solve textual problems in the theater - and the lectures are in English.
HELEN KAYE \
5/19/2008 12:53:08 PM
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Police chief in southern Iraqi city killed by bomb in police station
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IDF: 70 dirt roadblocks have been lifted since March
Yaakov Katz \
5/19/2008 1:00:17 PM
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French foreign minister confirms informal contacts with Hamas
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French FM confirms contacts with Hamas
Kouchner says talks have been going on "for several months;" Hamas affirms contact.
HERB KEINON and AP \
5/19/2008 1:10:32 PM
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Sharoni withdraws request to separate from pensioner party
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
5/19/2008 1:17:59 PM
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Gaydamak accuses police of persecution, says he'll 'beat Olmert'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 1:28:12 PM
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'Talansky testimony vital for PM case'
State attorney says without pre-trial hearing, state may not be able to muster a case against Olmert.
jpost staff, Yaakov Lappin and dan izenberg \
5/19/2008 1:34:02 PM
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Israel: France's position toward Hamas has not changed
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 1:43:41 PM
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'Talansky has close affinity to Israel'
NY financier's lawyer dismisses concerns he may not return to testify if indictment served against PM.
YAAKOV LAPPIN and DAN IZENBERG \
5/19/2008 1:44:27 PM
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Gil rebels withdraw request to split
Sharoni postpones plea to okay Gaydamak merger after coming under fire for legality of move.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
5/19/2008 1:47:30 PM
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Iraqi officials: al-Qaida leader in Mosul arrested
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Hamas spokesman confirms contacts with France
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Israeli jails use computers to spot breakouts
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Egyptian police wound 2 Sudanese migrants trying to cross into Israel
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Bibi: 'No one helps US more than Israel'
Opposition leader thanks Pelosi from "the bottom of every Israeli heart;" Olmert: Bush visit shows "real America."
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 3:19:49 PM
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2 Sudanese trying to cross into Israel wounded by Egyptian police
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Terror took their parents, let's give them life
Three sisters were orphaned after a terror attack and now they need your help.
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Opposition on Right, Left eager for summer session
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
5/19/2008 3:51:55 PM
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PMO: Olmert to undergo 'routine' test for cancer treatment
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Olmert undergoes scan as part of cancer treatment
Doctors to make decision in next few days on the next stage of PM's treatment for prostate tumor.
JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP \
5/19/2008 4:06:42 PM
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Two mortar shells land in western Negev; none wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 4:07:05 PM
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Palestinian officials: Bin Laden has damaged Muslim, Arab image
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13 Jerusalem Arabs held for selling weapons to Palestinians
Etgar Lefkovits \
5/19/2008 4:43:27 PM
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Ramon: Despite gov't decision, there are negotiations with Hamas
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Olmert skeptical of cease-fire, but going along for Mubarak
Hamas likely to accept Barak's truce proposal in meeting with Suleiman.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN and YAAKOV KATZ \
5/19/2008 5:49:48 PM
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OPEC president says it won't raise production before September meeting
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Ramon: 'Gov't negotiating with Hamas'
Vice premier says talks held despite policy of only meeting Hamas once it accepts Quartet's conditions.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 6:21:21 PM
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Gush Katif evacuees mark 1000 days since disengagement
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 7:06:37 PM
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MK Sarsour: Palestinians are 'disillusioned' from continual 'deception'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 7:25:08 PM
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Egyptian FM: US, Israeli tanks on Arab soil makes instability Middle East
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Urban Legend
The idea that US Jews could speak with one voice on Israel couldn't have originated within the community.
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Voice of their people?
The 'Post' interviews two Ethiopian-immigrant MKs.
Ruth Eglash \
5/19/2008 8:04:10 PM
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Egyptian FM: US, Israeli tanks make Mideast unstable
Says single state for both Arabs and Israelis should be established if no peace deal reached in a decade.
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Encountering peace: Negotiating through the drums of war
A full-scale Israeli invasion into Gaza will not bring quiet to the South.
Gershon Baskin \
5/19/2008 8:06:51 PM
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Have we lost our mission statement?
Neither secular nor 'exclusivist' Jews want to be a light unto the nations.
SHMULEY BOTEACH \
5/19/2008 8:09:32 PM
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I call this hypocrisy on Hamas
Given his own past position, McCain is the last politician who should be attacking Obama.
James Rubin, Washington Post \
5/19/2008 8:13:43 PM
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May 20: Citizens all around
In "40% of Jews feel alienated from state" (May 19) one of the reasons given for the trend is globalization.
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Bush speech sparks US-Egypt tension
According to Al-Quds, neither Mubarak nor Bush heard each others speeches at the World Economic Forum.
The Media Line News Agency- Special to the Jerusalem Post \
5/19/2008 8:30:35 PM
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US: Plane may have crossed into Venezuelan airspace due to navigation error
WASHINGTON \
5/19/2008 8:48:48 PM
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Accused Nazi guard loses US Supreme Court appeal against deportation
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 8:58:52 PM
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Local Hoops: It's up for grabs on Super Tuesday
Ironi Nahariya, Hapoel Jerusalem, Ironi Ashkelon all fighting for last Final Four spot.
ALLON SINAI \
5/19/2008 9:03:48 PM
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Local Soccer: Matthaus says he wants to bring the glory days back to Maccabi Netanya
Club owner: German will be given large enough budget to build team he feels is good enough to win the Israeli league.
JEREMY LAST \
5/19/2008 9:06:21 PM
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Anelka believes Grant can lead Chelsea to European title
"The press put pressure on him. He knows what he is doing and that is why he doesn't speak a lot," says French striker.
AP \
5/19/2008 9:08:19 PM
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Report: Palestinian killed by IDF fire at checkpoint near Nablus
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 9:14:05 PM
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Israeli citizen arrested at airport in Turkey for carrying gun
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/19/2008 9:20:56 PM
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Quiet inauguration for West Bank police HQ
New police station has quietly opened in EI, a contoversial area between J'lem and Ma'ale Adumim.
Etgar Lefkovits \
5/19/2008 9:29:12 PM
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IAF hits gunmen in 3 Gaza strikes
Palestinians: Three dead, including 13-year-old boy; IDF confirms strikes, says it targeted Kassam crews.
JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP \
5/19/2008 9:30:29 PM
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'60% of complaints filed against IDF commanders are justified'
The report showed a 20% increase in the number of complaints filed by soldiers against their commanding officers.
Yaakov Katz \
5/19/2008 9:30:31 PM
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Nobel laureates demand funds to revive academic institutions
Ten Nobel Prize winners call on gov't to adopt the Shochat Committee's recommendations to "save" Israeli academia and research.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/19/2008 9:32:54 PM
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Professionals learn how to meet spiritual needs of patients, mourners
Many of the seriously and terminally ill and family members who have lost loved ones may not be getting the spiritual and emotional support they need.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/19/2008 9:37:06 PM
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World ORT, Kiryat Yam announce $8m. campus project
American donor Betty Schoenbaum provides lasting contribution to Israeli education, particularly for Ethiopian community.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
5/19/2008 9:38:49 PM
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Cemetery project helps reconnect European Jews
Communities Eastern Europe are rushing to save forgotten Jewish cemeteries from the clutches of ambitious building contractors.
Matthew Wagner \
5/19/2008 9:44:30 PM
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Negev development plan irks environmentalists
The cabinet passed a decision encouraging private citizens to bid on land and then develop it for either agriculture or tourism.
GAL TZIPERMAN LOTAN \
5/19/2008 9:46:43 PM
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China seeks more Israeli water-testing systems
Fears damaged factories may have polluted water sources.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
5/19/2008 9:58:25 PM
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Al Gore receives prize from Israeli foundation for environment work
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US court clears way for Demjanjuk's deportation
Convicted camp guard John Demjanjuk contends he served in Soviet Army, was captured by Germany in 1942 and became POW.
Haviv Rettig and AP \
5/19/2008 10:14:29 PM
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France holds informal Hamas contacts, reflecting restlessness with boycott
French FM Kouchner said that France has been holding informal contacts with Hamas and that the group is proving "more flexible than before."
HERB KEINON and AP \
5/19/2008 10:33:56 PM
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Thousands of Gazans believed to have gone abroad for terror training
Shin Bet said that suspect's interrogation is proof of Iran's direct support of terrorist activity against Israel.
Yaakov Katz \
5/19/2008 10:37:52 PM
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Russian envoy: Don't push Iran into a corner
Russian envoy says Moscow doesn't differ with US, Israel on need to stop Teheran, only on way to do it.
HERB KEINON \
5/19/2008 10:40:39 PM
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Pensioners Party break-up vote postponed after stormy debate
Gaydamak's alliance with the breakaway faction of the Pensioners Party suffered a serious setback Monday.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
5/19/2008 10:55:39 PM
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Gaydamak blasts police for questioning on money laundering
Billionaire tycoon also slams police conduct in Olmert investigation, although the two are known to clash often.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/19/2008 10:58:33 PM
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Gore gets $1m Dan David prize for planet efforts
Peres welcomes winners; ex-US vice president says missing ingredient on climate change "political will."
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
5/19/2008 10:59:45 PM
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Angry pensioners protest government's failed promises on benefits
Protestors held banners that read "Market prices are rising but pensions are falling," and "Olmert, we don't all have funding from abroad."
Ruth Eglash \
5/19/2008 11:01:03 PM
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Coalition partners skeptical about its future despite PM's optimism
The Knesset began the summer session on Monday in what many MKs called a "pre-election atmosphere" enhanced by the investigations against Olmert.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/19/2008 11:03:54 PM
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Police deny charges of 'criminal violence' during Nakba riot
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/19/2008 11:07:06 PM
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Livnat: Eliminate Arabic as official language
MK Barakei: Arabic is 'the language of this land'
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/19/2008 11:09:41 PM
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Police: Sunni insurgents kill 11 police recruits in northern Iraq