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Thousands attend funeral of Shas spiritual leader rabbi Shalom Cohen
Roads across Jerusalem were closed by Israel Police due to the funeral procession which attracted thousands of ultra-Orthodox (haredi) Israelis.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 12:35:10 AM
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The US has a diabetes problem. DreaMed’s personalized care can help
The company created the first FDA-approved decision support system at the Schneider Children’s Medical Center for Israel in Petah Tikva.
By ARIEL SHAPIRA \
8/22/2022 12:48:32 AM
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Israel’s cement monopoly fined almost $1.9 million for air contamination
The fine for Nesher Ramla factory, the country’s third-most polluting facility, is “far from enough,” an Israeli lawmaker told The Media Line.
By Adi Koplewitz/The Media Line \
8/22/2022 12:55:43 AM
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The Catskills meet Mount Sinai at a night of Jewish comedy - opinion
The comics Elon Gold and Modi emceed the festival, and together and separately went about as deep as you could go into the mindset of engaged Jews like me without speaking Yiddish or Hebrew.
By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA \
8/22/2022 2:20:30 AM
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KKL-JNF launches live birdwatching feeds at Lake Hula
The Hula Valley is a major stopover for birds migrating between Africa, Europe and Asia through the Syrian-African Rift Valley.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 2:52:46 AM
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Meet Mira Resnick, US official supporting security building in the Mideast
Mira Resnick will speak on Sept. 12 at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 11:25:23 AM
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2023 IAC National Summit to be held next January in Austin, Texas
Over 3,000 Israeli-Americans, Jewish Americans, and Israelis are expected to attend the conference, to be held from January 19-21 at the Fairmount Austin.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 11:49:30 AM
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Dana Bash discusses new CNN special on antisemitism - interview
Bash told JTA that having the opportunity to report a special on modern antisemitism was “one of the most important things I’ve ever done.”
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
8/22/2022 4:50:35 AM
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How is economic downturn affecting US business owners? - survey
More than three-quarters of businesses in the survey have reported that they plan to lay off employees in the current economic downturn.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 5:34:58 AM
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Ultra-Orthodox man chased by two unidentified youths in Williamsburg
Two teenage boys were seen on video chasing an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 5:36:11 AM
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S.Korea, US begin largest military drills in years amid N.Korea backlash
The annual summertime exercises were renamed Ulchi Freedom Shield this year and are scheduled to end on Sept. 1.
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 6:58:20 AM
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US commits to Afghan asset talks despite frustration with Taliban - sources
At the core of the US-led effort is a plan to transfer billions in foreign-held Afghan central bank assets into a proposed Swiss-based trust fund.
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 7:16:51 AM
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Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan charged under anti-terrorism law - report
Imran Khan being charged and accusing the state of censoring him are part of the ongoing political power struggle in Pakistan.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 7:39:13 AM
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Five reasons why spicy food is healthy for you
Spicy products add flavor and heat to your food, and have several important health benefits. Chili peppers can reduce chance of developing certain diseases, help prevent obesity and soothe stomachs.
By Walla! \
8/22/2022 8:50:06 AM
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Break the Wave: Security forces arrest eight in the West Bank
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 8:59:09 AM
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Megalodon sharks were longer than a bus, heavy as 10 elephants - study
A 3D modeling built thanks to scans of a shockingly well-preserved megalodon shark vertebrate column helped show just how massive these giant sea creatures were.
By AARON REICH \
8/22/2022 9:11:02 AM
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Palestinians to fly to Cyprus from Israel for the first time
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 9:45:44 AM
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Iran: The US is 'procrastinating' in nuclear deal revival talks
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 9:49:39 AM
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Iran: Prisoner swap with US not linked to nuclear deal talks
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 10:13:35 AM
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Scientists propose new class for asteroids within Venus's orbit - study
The discovery and study of 'Ayló'chaxnim have surpassed the expectations of scientists, and it could add an even rarer type of asteroid class. It also might hit the Earth within 50 million years.
By AARON REICH \
8/22/2022 11:33:46 AM
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Iran: Cooperation with Riyadh can help restore regional peace
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 10:21:43 AM
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Bull in a china shop? In Israel, a bull went amok in a bank
A bull ran away from its owner in the city of Lod, ran through a parking lot and then entered a Leumi Bank branch.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 11:23:23 AM
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US NGO's new anti-Israel rally kit has terrorist posters, chants for intifada, Israel's end
An updated version of Within Our Lifetime's protest toolkit has posters presenting terrorists killed in Operation Breaking Dawn as victims.
By MICHAEL STARR \
8/22/2022 11:23:57 AM
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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes south of Bali, Indonesia - EMSC
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 11:51:47 AM
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Gantz: Jerusalem is Israel's; can't be the Palestinians', too
Benny Gantz also clarified that he would not sit in a government in which Benjamin Netanyahu was a prime minister or a minister.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 12:12:37 PM
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Sulfur crisis: Going green will cause severe sulfuric acid shortage - study
Transitioning to a green economy means getting rid of the main source of sulfuric acid while making sure we need more of it than ever.
By AARON REICH \
8/22/2022 1:29:12 PM
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Israeli modeling agent accused of sexual assault detained in Amsterdam
Avital was arrested in the Dutch capital on Friday in a joint operation by Israeli and Dutch police after fleeing Israel 10 months ago.
By ALON HACHMON/MAARIV ONLINE \
8/22/2022 12:41:54 PM
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Amnesty, BDS France to share stage at 'how to end the Israeli apartheid' event
AJC Europe blasted Amnesty International and Fête de l'Humanité for partnering with BDS in an event on "Israeli apartheid."
By MICHAEL STARR \
8/22/2022 1:28:21 PM
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Taiwan: 4 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 1:26:50 PM
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Israeli medical cannabis company receives European export certification
The EU-GMP certification is essential in order to create, export and market any type of medicine in Europe, including medical cannabis.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 2:09:49 PM
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Russian security service accuses Ukraine of killing ultra-nationalist's daughter
Darya, who appeared regularly on Russian state TV was a supporter of what Russia calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine.
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 2:20:31 PM
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Border Police arrests 26 Palestinians in Israel without permits
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 2:23:33 PM
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Combating antisemitism, delegitimization on social media – do we stand a chance?
We will continue to be a leader in the battle for accuracy and fairness, the fight against antisemitism, and the mission of inspiring millions every week about Israel.
By Noam Koren \
8/22/2022 5:54:10 PM
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IDF raid on Palestinian NGO offices unacceptable - Borrell
Israel has charged that the NGOs are affiliated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, which the US and the EU have designed as a terrorist organization.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/22/2022 2:49:14 PM
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New Ebola case confirmed in eastern Congo -national medical institute
The country has recorded 14 outbreaks since 1976. The 2018-2020 outbreak in the east was Congo's largest and the second largest ever recorded, with nearly 3,500 total cases.
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 3:26:23 PM
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Israel Elections: Shirely Pinto leaves Zionist Spirit for Gantz's National Unity
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 3:50:38 PM
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Air pollution is linked to socioeconomic ranking - survey
The first study of its kind conducted by the Ministry of Environmental Protection examines the location of emissions into the air according to the socio-economic ranking of the local authority.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/22/2022 3:54:36 PM
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Bank of Israel raises interest rate by 0.75% to 2%
The last time the Bank of Israel moved by three-quarters of a point was a rate reduction in early 2009.
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 4:12:27 PM
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Far-right Italian leader blasted for posting rape video
Meloni tweeted the video, which had been posted on a newspaper website with the image blurred but the woman's cries clearly audible.
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 4:16:47 PM
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Meretz, Religious Zionism primary elections coming up on Tuesday
The Religious Zionism primary election comes in the wake of Otzma Yehudit leader MK Itamar Ben Gvir's announcement on August 15 that his party will run independently.
By ELIAV BREUER \
8/22/2022 4:18:01 PM
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Israel and Lebanon close to an agreement on maritime border dispute
Russian reports claimed recently that the two countries are inching closer to settling their maritime border dispute.
By ANNA RAYVA BARSKY/MAARIV ONLINE \
8/22/2022 4:57:07 PM
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Iran nuclear deal talks the focus in Lapid, Macron phone call
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 4:34:07 PM
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What will Russia do after accusing Ukraine of Dugin bombing? - analysis
Does Moscow believe that suddenly, after months of war, Ukraine’s secret services suddenly decided that they would target this one person?
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/22/2022 4:48:31 PM
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Russia's Duma Council to hold special meeting on Zaporizhzhia nuclear station
Russia's defense ministry said last week it could shut down the plant if shelling continues.
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 4:52:15 PM
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PLO offers its Ramallah offices to NGOs shut by Israel
The move came after the Israeli authorities last year declared the groups terrorist organizations that are affiliated with the PFLP.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/22/2022 5:14:47 PM
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Explosive device disarmed in central Stockholm - Swedish police
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 5:16:46 PM
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Creator of ‘Shtisel’ is working on a series about Theodor Herzl, father of modern Zionism
Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism who died in his native Austria in 1904, is the subject of a series being developed by Ori Elon, according to a report in Deadline.
By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA \
8/22/2022 5:28:29 PM
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Netanyahu releases his supposed phone number 'for every Israeli citizen'
Netanyahu received 9,420 calls within 30 minutes of the phone number being released, according to the Likud.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 6:01:59 PM
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How Israeli innovation drives international companies
The SC Award's Innovator of the Year on the future of cloud tech, the importance of cybersecurity innovation and why winning these awards matters in the first place.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY \
8/22/2022 5:45:19 PM
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Iran says it is major defense industry power - is it true? - analysis
While it is true Iran has made impressive advances, Raisi is trying to show that his administration is able to get around the sanctions and improve Iran’s standing.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/22/2022 5:46:05 PM
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Three Arkansas officers suspended after video of violent arrest goes viral
The video on Sunday, taken by a bystander and shared by news networks, showed an officer punching a suspect in the face he held his head to the pavement.
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 6:10:24 PM
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Could a new Iran deal increase Iran’s drone export threat? - analysis
If Tehran can get sanctions relief via the Iran deal, it believes it could seriously leverage the missile and drone industry for export.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/22/2022 6:12:00 PM
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Ukraine bans Independence Day rallies for fear of Russian rocket strikes
Local authorities in Kyiv have banned large public events, rallies and other gatherings related to the anniversary from Monday until Thursday
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 6:27:30 PM
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Anthony Fauci to step down as Biden's chief medical adviser in December - NIAID
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 6:31:23 PM
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High school teachers threaten to join back-to-school strike
The Secondary School Teachers' Organization will join the September 1 teachers’ strike unless the Finance Ministry resolves negotiations swiftly.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY \
8/22/2022 7:19:15 PM
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In first, West Bank Palestinians fly to Cyprus from Ramon Airport
At present, West Bank Palestinians can access Ramon Airport only through special group options, not individuals.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH AND TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/22/2022 7:25:17 PM
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Ben & Jerry's loses bid to halt sales in Israel's West Bank
Ben & Jerry's sued Unilever on July 5, saying the sale of its Israeli business to local licensee Avi Zinger violated their agreement.
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 7:40:38 PM
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Gantz to Lapid: Convene cabinet to solve teachers' strike crisis
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 7:51:25 PM
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Israel is driving digital transformation with tech - comment
The Israeli tech ecosystem has grown on a foundation established by a strong understanding of digital transformation and the power it has to increase the scalability of start-ups.
By Alon Ghelber \
8/23/2022 4:58:59 AM
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Israeli athletes need more support - editorial
We can only wonder what Israelis athletes could have achieved if they had received even more support during their long, arduous years of training.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/23/2022 5:17:44 AM
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Moscow Exchange to ban use of dollars as collateral from Aug. 29
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 8:38:44 PM
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Qatar speaks from both sides of its mouth - opinion
If Washington wants to prevent further conflict in Gaza, it should let Doha know the game is up.
By HUSSAIN ABDUL-HUSSAIN \
8/23/2022 5:18:04 AM
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What's in store for the New York, Florida primaries?
Florida and New York will hold their primaries on Tuesday, ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's a breakdown and explanation of the candidates.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
8/22/2022 8:44:53 PM
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Medical care for hunger strikers: An ethical failure - opinion
In the absence of medical procedures and clear ethical lines, hunger strikers are left to rely on the pressure of external actors.
By HADAS ZIV \
8/23/2022 5:17:29 AM
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Pakistan approves agreement to provide troops for soccer World Cup security in Qatar -minister
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 8:57:53 PM
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An Israel-UAE-S.Korea partnership would benefit everyone - opinion
Today, Israel, South Korea and the UAE possess innovative technological know-how and the financial wherewithal to serve as incubators for new ideas and convert them into reality.
By GEDALIAH AFTERMAN AND N. JANARDHAN AND MOHAMMED BAHAROON AND IL KWANG SUNG \
8/23/2022 5:17:36 AM
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Israel severely undervalues teachers - opinion
In the economics model of funding for guns vs funding for butter, it’s understandable what lies on the top of Israel’s financial agenda.
By BARRY NEWMAN \
8/23/2022 5:18:14 AM
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Israel elections: This gov't succeeded in one thing - normalcy - interview with MKs
The current government's most important achievement has been the return of a sense of normalcy to the government ministries, say Yisrael Beytenu MK Yossi Shain and Yesh Atid MK Moshe Tur Paz.
By ELIAV BREUER \
8/22/2022 9:24:46 PM
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Israel-China direct flights to return for first time since COVID-19 pandemic
Tourism Minister Yoel Razbozov's aim, he says, is to increase Chinese tourism in Israel to up to 10 million Chinese tourists annually by 2030.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 9:34:52 PM
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Summer is not just for vacation - opinion
Traditionally, Elul is the time for each and every one of us to take stock in our activities, to evaluate the past and to prepare for the High Holidays. That time is upon us.
By MICAH HALPERN \
8/23/2022 5:17:56 AM
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Iran deal: Israel urges France not to cave to Tehran on terms
Tehran has demanded that the International Atomic Energy Agency end its investigation into uranium traces found in places of undeclared nuclear activity.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/22/2022 9:59:41 PM
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Israeli Bank profits increased in first half of 2022 by 16.4% to NIS 6.9b.
Bank Mizrahi Tefahot overtook Discount and became the third largest Israeli bank in terms of issued credit and deposit profits. Hapoalim returned to paying dividends.
By YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV \
8/22/2022 10:15:52 PM
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Reveling in Maccabi Haifa’s European exploits
The Green Apes travel to Serbia with precarious one-goal lead in playoff • Maccabi TA crushes Bnei Reineh.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
8/22/2022 10:16:05 PM
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African summer: 'Drum to Infinity' and beyond
‘Djembe’ master Rachel Bangoura and her husband, Saboula Bangoura, introduce the Jewish spiritual insights of Isaac Luria to the life-giving beat of Africa
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
8/23/2022 5:18:24 AM
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Indie favorite Mercury Rev to strip down in Tel Aviv
“We would like to invite you to our intimate acoustic performance accompanied by piano and mellotron and featuring stories and songs behind music we’ve recorded," the band wrote.
By DAVID BRINN \
8/23/2022 5:17:20 AM
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Iran must answer to IAEA probe, US says
It is not possible to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions solely through economic sanctions, said US State Department spokesman Ned Price.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/22/2022 10:42:11 PM
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US says it raised concerns to Saudi Arabia over activist's sentencing
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 11:11:58 PM
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US rejects Ukraine demand of blanket visa ban on Russians
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 11:16:48 PM
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Senior Iranian IRGC officer killed in Syria - report
Last month, Iranian media reported that a senior officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy was killed.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/22/2022 11:26:50 PM
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Shooting in Atlanta leaves 2 dead; female suspect arrested
Two people were killed and one person was wounded in a shooting in Atlanta, Georgia.
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 11:38:32 PM
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Argentina federal prosecutor requests 12-year prison sentence for VP
A federal prosecutor accused Argentine vice president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner of defrauding the state and involvement in a scheme to divert public funds.
By REUTERS \
8/22/2022 11:56:37 PM