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US Neo-Nazi member at Columbus protest tried to attack Jews at Kent State
The report also noted that the man is alleged to have a long history with antisemitic and white supremacist activity.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 12:38:08 AM
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Coronavirus overshadowing US Memorial Day events as death toll nears 100K
Authorities in California announced on Monday that retail with in-store shopping and places of worship may now open.
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 4:19:57 AM
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Irish parties consider Occupied Territories Bill in gov't coalition talks
Fine Gael, a centrist political party and coalition partner of Fianna Fail under a rotational agreement, is allegedly opposed to the bill.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 1:44:33 AM
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Brazil surpasses US in daily COVID-19 death toll, US pushes up travel ban
The White House on Monday brought forward by two days restrictions on travel to the United States from Brazil that were announced after the Brazil became the world's No. 2 coronavirus hotspot.
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 2:14:22 AM
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Iran's chief rabbi says Zionists 'do not represent Judaism'
Leaders in the community have long been stressing the difference between Judaism and Zionism in order to distance themselves from Israel and prevent Iranian Jews from being considered pariahs.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
5/27/2020 3:35:14 AM
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Jackie Jakubowski, editor of Swedish Jewish magazine, dies at 68
Jakubowski died Sunday at the age of 68 after a long illness, according to the Jewish Council of Stockholm.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/26/2020 3:24:57 AM
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New York Hasidic school found operating with ‘hundreds of students inside’
A school in the Hasidic village of Kiryas Joel in New York was ordered to close after it was found operating with hundreds of students in its building.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/26/2020 3:32:47 AM
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Study shows Mexico may be underreporting coronavirus deaths
The study showed that in Mexico city, deaths may be up to five times higher than the number of those confirmed so far.
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 3:40:33 AM
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Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl ring sells for $1.025 million in fundraiser
One of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl rings sold for $1.025 million in an online fundraiser to help address food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/26/2020 3:41:27 AM
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Brazilian Jewish groups slam German comedian for Holocaust joke
The Brazilian Israelite Confederation demanded an apology on Thursday.
By MARCUS GILBAN/JTA \
5/26/2020 3:52:55 AM
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New Zealand hit by second earthquake in two days
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 4:25:33 AM
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47% of Israeli Anglos support West Bank annexation – i24 poll
The poll also found that a vast majority of French-speaking Israelis (90%) support an annexation of parts of the West Bank.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 1:51:44 PM
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Saudi Arabia to end curfew on June 21, except in Mecca
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 5:30:07 AM
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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 432 to 179,002 - RKI
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 5:53:02 AM
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Masks too dangerous for children under 2, Japan medical group says
"Masks can make breathing difficult because infants have narrow air passages," which increases the burden on their hearts, the association said, adding that masks also raise the risk of heat stroke
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 6:30:45 AM
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A-G cancels indictment of woman who fought with police on Temple Mount
The woman was warned against committing further crimes, as the attorney-general could then consider renewing the legal proceedings.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 2:16:38 PM
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Hotels returning to normal: High occupancy in Eilat over Shavuot
"In Eilat there is the highest rate of domestic tourism - 90%. For hotels based also on foreign tourism, the recovery will take a long time."
By MOSHE COHEN/MAARIV \
5/26/2020 12:23:07 PM
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With El Al's fate in gov't hands, airline braces for crash landing
Coronavirus killed what was left of the national carrier’s struggling business. El Al needs both a bailout and management reforms; the future of Israel’s aviation industry hangs in the balance.
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
5/26/2020 8:31:26 AM
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Incendiary balloons return, balloon units threaten more launches
Terror group demands medical supplies to fight COVID-19; Gaza Health Ministry announces the first death of a Palestinian infected with coronavirus in the Strip.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/26/2020 11:32:37 AM
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Palestinian teen dies while working with explosive in Gaza Strip - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 9:00:24 AM
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Countless cicadas set to emerge from ground as part of 17-year life cycle
According to a 1962 study, based on an estimated count from two orchards in Hancock, Maryland, as many as 1.5 million cicadas can appear and cover "around one acre of ground" during their emergence.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
5/26/2020 6:29:37 PM
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Cyberattacks target Israeli labs working on coronavirus vaccine
The attacks attempted and failed to damage the vaccine development process, but did not attempt to steal information.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/26/2020 3:56:20 PM
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Thailand reports 3 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 9:40:41 AM
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Assassination attempt thwarted in Beit Shemesh
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 9:43:42 AM
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Church of the Nativity reopens as Palestinians ease coronavirus curbs
There have been 423 recorded coronavirus cases and two deaths in the West Bank.
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 9:47:08 AM
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France says relations with Iran tougher after citizen sentenced
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 10:12:44 AM
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Israel rejects Chinese bid to build Sorek 2 amid pressure from the US
Friedman, Hendel discuss US warnings against Chinese involvement in 5G networks.
By LAHAV HARKOV,EYTAN HALON \
5/26/2020 8:41:54 PM
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Singapore's health ministry confirms 383 more coronavirus cases
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 10:19:14 AM
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Four suspects arrested for attempting to steal weapons from IDF base
Indictments against the four men, including an IDF soldier, are to be filed on Monday with the Southern District Attorney's Office.
By ALEX WINSTON \
5/26/2020 12:26:25 PM
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Noble Energy violated Leviathan air emissions permit, says ministry
The Environmental Protection Ministry announced that it would commence enforcement proceedings.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/26/2020 5:31:07 PM
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COGAT warns of wave of violence as annexation plans progress
The statements by Abu-Rukun come as terrorist attacks in the West Bank are on the rise after a lull during the coronavirus outbreak.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/26/2020 11:57:20 AM
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Another staff member, student infected with coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 11:14:18 AM
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Muslims pray in Berlin church to comply with social distancing rules
During the holy fasting month of Ramadan, the nearby Martha Lutheran church stepped in to help, hosting Muslim prayers in Arabic and German.
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 11:16:26 AM
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Tiberias beaches closed due to bacteria
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 11:27:22 AM
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Is Natural Bodybuilding Becoming Extinct?
By Leo Giosuè \
5/26/2020 11:34:48 AM
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Rocket siren in southern Israel was false alarm
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 12:18:15 PM
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In absence of The Canadian Jewish News, writers unite to forge new voice
Canada’s flagship national Jewish newspaper of record became a coronavirus casualty when it announced that its April 9 issue would be its last after 60 years of publication.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 6:49:05 PM
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Philippines records 350 new coronavirus cases, 13 more deaths
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 12:02:05 PM
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UN Command finds both Koreas violated armistice agreement in DMZ shooting
The UNC, which is commanded by an American general, oversees affairs in the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas, which remain technically at war.
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 1:04:56 PM
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Malka Leifer fit for extradition, judge rules
Jerusalem District Court rules that after six-year-long legal battle alleged sex offender Malka Leifer is fit for extradition, appeal of decision to Supreme Court likely.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/26/2020 10:12:04 PM
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Antisemitic banner hung on home facing London Sephardi Jewish cemetery
The banner was hung on a home facing the Novo Beth Chaim Cemetery, one of only two exclusively Sephardic Jewish cemeteries remaining in London.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/26/2020 1:57:35 PM
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WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining
Many European countries and US states have taken steps in recent weeks to lift lockdown measures that curbed the spread of the disease but caused severe harm to economies.
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 1:51:54 PM
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Israeli start-up focused on AI agricultural solutions secures $7 million
“We are thrilled to have JVP, an international leading VC fund, and Syngenta as strategic and industry expert investors to help fuel Greeneye’s growth,” said co-founder and CEO Nadav Bocher.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
5/26/2020 6:07:00 PM
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Afghan government will free 900 Taliban prisoners Tuesday
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 1:56:01 PM
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Hebrew Ulpans to reopen for new olim on Sunday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 1:56:46 PM
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Global fundraising for COVID-19 vaccine, drugs exceeds $10 billion
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 1:57:30 PM
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Israel's northernmost start-up hub opens in Upper Galilee
In addition to welcoming start-ups, the center will also represent a facility for hi-tech companies based in central Israel but which are interested in expanding operations to northern Israel.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/26/2020 4:00:36 PM
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Czech parliament Speaker questions two-state paradigm as cabinet quarrels
Vondráček concluded that support for Israel should not be based on a two-state solution.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/26/2020 7:35:19 PM
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Police search for missing dancer Ayman Safiah
Safiah was last seen on Sunday morning in the sea close to Neve Yam in Atlit.
By ORI LENKINSKI \
5/26/2020 5:59:23 PM
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Israeli scientists: Gaucher’s disease drugs effective against coronavirus
Scientists found that antiviral treatment using both drugs led to a significant reduction in the replication capacity of the coronavirus.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/31/2020 3:31:22 PM
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Alfred Dreyfus' descendant: Netanyahu’s trial is nothing like his
In an interview with French i24, Yael Perl Ruiz slams Yair Netanyahu for comparing his father’s trial to that of her great-grandfather.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 8:37:35 PM
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Hungary to end state of emergency on June 20
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 4:08:42 PM
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Netanyahu's trial could last 4-5 years, former A-G's Office employee says
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 5:11:29 PM
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New Olim and communal responsibility - watch now
Nefesh B’Nefesh features a pre-Shavuot Zoom program. Watch live.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
5/27/2020 7:54:17 PM
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IDF teaches cadets the language needed to win the next war
Cadets in officers course are taking part in advanced field training in central Israel
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/26/2020 5:50:58 PM
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N12, Dana Weiss sue Yair Netanyahu for libel
Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, lashed out at the reporter and claimed she is in a “bribe-like” relationship with Attorney General-Avichai Mandelblit.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 5:40:07 PM
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Expanded Norwegian Law set to pass Wednesday
Bill proposed to prevent indicted from seeking presidency
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/26/2020 5:17:56 PM
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How Checkmarx was acquired for $1.15 billion during COVID-19 - watch
Checkmarx's CEO speaks with tech blogger Hillel Fuld about the company's $1.15 billion acquisition in a live event organized by Startup Grind.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/27/2020 8:10:32 PM
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Post COVID-19, one-third of Israelis stressed and anxious - CBS survey
The report, “Civil resilience during the coronavirus crisis,” was the first state-run survey of its kind conducted after the lockdown was lifted.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/26/2020 5:57:37 PM
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Israeli artists use Netanyahu's COVID-19 speeches as song lyrics
Even the song's title, translated as "Distancing is Love," is a reference to a speech given by Netanyahu on March 17th, when the world was only just starting to realize the scope of the Coronavirus.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
5/26/2020 6:50:17 PM
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Infant care center in Tel Aviv closed due to coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 5:56:00 PM
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Swedish imam and rabbi issue joint peace statement to mark Eid, Shavuot
Salahuddin Barakat and Moshe David HaCohen co-founded the peace initiative Amamah in 2017 to promote co-existence.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
5/26/2020 6:55:42 PM
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Jerusalem Film Festival announces ‘We Are One’ lineup
The Jerusalem Film Festival is one of 21 international festivals from 35 countries.
By HANNAH BROWN \
5/27/2020 10:37:03 AM
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Finance Ministry offers grants for each employee returning to work
The draft proposal published by Finance Minister Israel Katz aims to provide employers with grants worth NIS 7,500 for every employee who returns to the workplace after June 1.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/26/2020 6:11:08 PM
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Palestinians welcome ease of restrictions with hope and anxiety
“The biggest challenge now facing the PA government is the high rate of unemployment and poverty,” said economy expert Adnan Sulieman.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/26/2020 6:24:27 PM
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US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman meets with Derech Eretz faction
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 6:36:52 PM
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Restaurants celebrate reopening but are faced with uncertainty
Eateries open after nearly three-month closure.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
5/26/2020 10:17:07 PM
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Security officials warn against annexation
Officials warn annexation could trigger violence in West Bank and Gaza Strip that the IDF is not yet prepared for.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM,TZVI JOFFRE \
5/26/2020 9:02:25 PM
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Israel Nature and Parks Authority to reopen six parks for Shavuot
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 7:11:15 PM
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US prioritizes stopping Chinese involvement in Israeli 5G
The US has asked its allies, including Israel, in recent weeks to sever ties with China in areas with security risks, according to a US official.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/26/2020 7:46:02 PM
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Oklahoma passes anti-BDS bill
The legislation confirms that Oklahoma will not sign any contract with a company, unless the company submits a written certification that it's not currently boycotting Israeli goods or services.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
5/26/2020 7:26:07 PM
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Leifer court ruling presages extradition, easing of tension over the case
Judge Chana Miriam Lomp’s decision does have an air of finality about it in terms of the final outcome.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/26/2020 8:38:34 PM
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WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
A study in British medical journal The Lancet found patients getting hydroxychloroquine had increased death rates and irregular heartbeats, prompting the WHO's intervention.
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 7:53:03 PM
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32 new coronavirus cases in Israel - Health Ministry
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 8:04:02 PM
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Pro-Israel ‘force of nature’ US ambassador to Germany steps down
For Israel, Grenell was the most significant US ambassador in Europe with respect to fighting contemporary antisemitism and moving security interests forward for Israeli and Western interests.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/28/2020 2:33:47 PM
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Netanyahu and Mandelblit: The tragic journey from allies to bitter enemies
Mandelblit was so successful as cabinet secretary that Netanyahu aggressively backed him to become attorney-general in 2016. In doing so he put his accuser in office.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/26/2020 8:24:02 PM
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Revealed: These are the corona supplies the Mossad hunted down for Israel
Knesset closes in on new Shin Bet coronavirus surveillance law
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/26/2020 10:33:52 PM
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U of Haifa receives $1.15m. donation to support Israeli musicians
The donation is the latest contribution to the university's broader mission of community building and urban development across northern Israel.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
5/26/2020 11:03:19 PM
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IDF, Mossad end involvement with National Coronavirus Center
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 8:41:33 PM
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US meddling in ‘marriage made in heaven’ - analysis
The coronavirus has helped heat up the fierce global competition between the US and China, with the two superpowers now on a collision course.
By HERB KEINON \
5/26/2020 8:52:48 PM
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Settlers fighting to change Trump's map ahead of July annexation
In the absence of any sign that the US would change its map, the settlers have embarked on a campaign that on Monday had officials from the Prime Minister’s Office on the phone with them.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/27/2020 6:46:59 AM
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Lessons must be learned from the Malka Leifer case
Israel can no longer be a safe-haven by those seeking to use the Right of Return as a shield against criminal proceedings.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/26/2020 9:09:51 PM
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Letters to the Editor; May 27, 2020: Rockets for lunch
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
5/26/2020 9:19:33 PM
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Diaspora Affairs minister: Israel to support Jews abroad hit by COVID-19
Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog lauds ‘paradigm shift’ in which Israel establishing mechanisms to help Jews in the Diaspora
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/26/2020 9:51:35 PM
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Netanyahu to Israelis: Have fun, we're easing coronavirus restrictions
Government approves lifting restrictions on swimming pools, restaurants.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2020 9:43:29 PM
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In memory of the El Al Captain who flew Adolf Eichmann to justice
As a pilot in the 1948 War of Independence, Wedeles also flew a battered Piper Cub into enemy fire, delivering arms to the notorious Nebi Samwil convoy.
By AARON DAVID FRUH \
5/26/2020 9:29:15 PM
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Healthcare 2030? After coronavirus, Israeli hospital has an idea
The initiative was initially supposed to be launched in September, but coronavirus sped things up.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
5/28/2020 7:40:06 AM
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Save Conservative Judaism, not Preservative Judaism
Today, most Conservative Jews are truly liberal American Jews.
By GIL TROY \
5/26/2020 9:55:26 PM
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Grapevine: Move over Yuli Edelstein, here comes Miriam Peretz
A petition is being circulated for the nomination of Miriam Peretz to serve as the next president.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/26/2020 10:10:43 PM
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How can we use the biblical Ruth to empower young women?
Throughout the entire story, Ruth demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and agency.
By ZEHAVIT GROSS \
5/26/2020 10:36:11 PM
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Red Sea Jazz Festival sets new date, new venue
The upcoming jazz program will be held at the former site of Eilat Airport, currently being re-crafted as the new Terminal Park.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/26/2020 10:54:55 PM
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New PBS documentary examines antisemitism as social virus
The film includes former president Bill Clinton, former British prime minister Tony Blair, Holocaust historian Deborah Lipstadt, and journalists Fareed Zakaria, George Will and Yair Rosenberg
By LAURA PAULL/JTA \
5/26/2020 11:30:19 PM
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2019/20 school year to be extended until July
The decision was made to help bridge the educational gap caused by the crisis this year, and to assist in parents going to work, helping to restore the economy to full activity.
By CELIA JEAN \
5/26/2020 11:39:38 PM
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Brazil's media boycott Jair Bolsonaro's residence over harassment
The attacks on journalists have intensified as Bolsonaro's political situation has deteriorated under criticism of mishandling the coronavirus crisis.
By REUTERS \
5/26/2020 11:46:04 PM