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Shas rabbi insults Yishai’s party
Rabbi Shalom Cohen: "Eli Yishai left us and went to the toilet."
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/28/2014 12:38:41 AM
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Jews en route to Mount of Olives funeral attacked by Arab youths
"This really brought home how bad situation is," says driver whose passenger was wounded.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/28/2014 12:55:13 AM
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New technologies spread by word of mouth
Computer-aided design and manufacturing are changing restorative dental treatments, but growing new teeth with stem cells will be the much-sought answer to decay and neglect.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/28/2014 1:19:04 AM
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*Health Scan: Helping to remember*
University of Haifa researchers have found a way to improve memory by suppressing a molecule that is known to function poorly in old age and is closely linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/28/2014 1:24:04 AM
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Time for Turkey
Although it faces many internal disputes, for tourists, Turkey is a choice destination
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/28/2014 1:42:48 AM
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The Travel Adviser: Blacklisting
Blacklisting does exist in the travel industry, and does not necessarily require a physical list.
By MARK FELDMAN \
12/28/2014 1:49:58 AM
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Former US president Bush, 90, to spend weekend in Texas hospital
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 2:07:44 AM
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Two points separate top 3 after Beersheba win
Elisha Levy’s team holds on for tight victory over Hap PT, while Beitar fightback gives it road win at Maccabi Haifa.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/28/2014 2:27:39 AM
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Maccabi Tel Aviv prevails in derby to reach cup semis
Yellow-and-blue survived a mighty scare to overcome Hapoel Tel Aviv 73-71 at Nokia Arena on Saturday night to reach the semifinals of the State Cup.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/28/2014 2:33:12 AM
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Ballet with attitude
The Bad Boys of Dance will be performing in Israel for the second time presenting ‘Rock the Ballet 2.’
By JESSICA VRAZILEK \
12/28/2014 3:12:40 AM
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Is Israel stealing private Palestinian land?
One of the most serious accusations against Israel’s presence in Judea and Samaria is that Israel systematically steals or “seizes” private Palestinian land.
By MOSHE DANN \
12/28/2014 3:21:38 AM
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December 28: Ethical suitability
While everyone suspected of a crime can invoke the right of silence, there is a critical public policy issue as to whether such a person is ethically suitable for high office.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
12/28/2014 3:31:40 AM
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Iran: Hamas leader Masaal due to visit Tehran
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 3:54:43 AM
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Iran: Hamas leader Mashaal set to visit Tehran
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian reports of impending trip by the Qatar-based Hamas leader, but refrains from announcing a set date.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 4:13:17 AM
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Fear itself
The terrorist succeeds when his or her target population succumbs to fear and is dominated by it.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/28/2014 4:28:20 AM
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The crisis of liberal American Jews
Trying to reconcile American liberalism with a Jewish Zionism that holds separateness as a defining principle is like trying to mix oil and water.
By ASHLEY RINDSBERG \
12/28/2014 4:33:11 AM
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Flight from Indonesia to Singapore loses contact
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 5:56:09 AM
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The religious cleansing of Middle East Christians
Melancholy, frustration, outrage, deep pessimism, shock and exasperation seem to be the dominant themes when experts discuss the plight of Christians in the Middle East.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
12/28/2014 6:08:03 AM
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Indonesia halts search for missing AirAsia plane as night falls
Indonesian media says 149 Indonesians, 3 people from Korea, and 1 from Singapore, Britain and Malaysia were on board flight that lost contact with air traffic control.
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 6:14:27 AM
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The lesser of two evils
By R.P. Nettelhorst \
12/28/2014 6:51:13 AM
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Yisrael Beytenu
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
12/28/2014 7:04:27 AM
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US President Obama briefed on missing AirAsia flight
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 7:17:18 AM
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Social media accounts: Iranian soldiers take photos on Israel-Lebanon border
Twitter accounts and blogs affiliated with Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps show photos of soldiers on Israel-Lebanon border.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 8:19:57 AM
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Argentina’s president adopts Jewish godson to counteract werewolf legend
By JTA \
12/28/2014 8:40:07 AM
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Argentina’s president adopts Jewish godson to counteract werewolf legend
President Christina Fernandez described in seven tweets her meeting with her new godson, Yair Tawil, a member of a Chabad-Lubavitch family.
By JTA \
12/28/2014 8:50:16 AM
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Popular Israeli news anchor joins religious Zionist party Bayit Yehudi
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 9:18:32 AM
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Well-known journalist Magal promised spot on Bayit Yehudi list
No fewer than 17 former journalists and media professionals are running for the next Knesset; Magal faces criticism for allowing sexually explicit content on Walla! news.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/28/2014 9:23:16 AM
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Ramat Hasharon Mayor Rochberger convicted in corruption trial
Rochberger convicted for slew of charges, including fraud.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/28/2014 9:37:21 AM
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Crowdsourcing the real Israel
By BRIAN BLUM \
12/28/2014 9:59:53 AM
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Liberman: Corruption probe against Yisrael Beytenu timed to sink party's election chances
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 10:42:26 AM
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Liberman: Corruption probe against Yisrael Beytenu timed to sink party's election chances
Foreign minister lashed out at investigators on Sunday for their "deliberately timed and planned" probe against his party.
By HERB KEINON \
12/28/2014 10:55:09 AM
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Palestinians encouraging Iran to escalate anti-Israel terror, Netanyahu charges
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 12:06:58 PM
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‘אֶלְבִּיט מַעֲרָכוֹת’
elbit systems
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
12/28/2014 12:08:24 PM
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Netanyahu: Iran increasing efforts to deepen terrorist activities in West Bank
Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns UN for not responding to PA official who said he is "excited" by Iranian directives to send weapons to West Bank.
By HERB KEINON \
12/28/2014 12:27:57 PM
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Turkish teenager dies amid Kurdish infighting
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 12:51:50 PM
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PayPal תַחֲרוּת
pay pal competition
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
12/28/2014 12:52:09 PM
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מִיתָה טוֹבָה
The Farewell Party
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
12/28/2014 1:24:23 PM
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Palestinians are winning propaganda war against Israel, former lawmaker says
Former Labor and Independence MK Einat Wilf is not vying for a seat in the next Knesset. She is not even sure about which party - if any - will get her vote.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/28/2014 1:31:31 PM
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קַו הַמֶלַח
The Salt Line
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
12/28/2014 1:36:42 PM
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Hamas bars Gaza children bereaved in war from visiting Israel
Trip planned for children who lost parents during Operation Protective Edge; itinerary included visit to Ramat Gan Safari and trip to Ramallah.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/28/2014 3:18:07 PM
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American fugitive indicted in alleged terror plot ordered kept in custody
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/28/2014 1:52:02 PM
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אַנְשֵי הַכִּנֶרֶת
Kinneret People
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
12/28/2014 1:52:03 PM
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Indonesia suspends search for missing plane as night falls
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 1:56:54 PM
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צְלִילֵי קֶסֶם
Magical Sounds
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
12/28/2014 2:01:33 PM
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IDF shoots Palestinian in foot near Erez crossing in Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 2:04:48 PM
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IDF shoots Palestinian in foot near Erez crossing in Gaza
Palestinians protesting and throwing rocks on Gazan side of border; IDF confirms non-fatal hit on one protester.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 2:12:37 PM
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A song for Tevet: 'I have no other land'
אֵין לִי אֶרֶץ אַחֶרֶת
By JPOST IVRIT STAFF \
12/28/2014 2:18:21 PM
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Netanyahu foes lose bid to postpone Likud primaries
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/28/2014 2:19:30 PM
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Letters to a Lost Soldier: Maternal grandparents caregive family when dad is MIA
By Maxine Clamage \
12/28/2014 2:22:05 PM
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Negev police arrest nearly 2 dozen on suspicion of large-scale drug dealing across Israel
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/28/2014 2:29:45 PM
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JPost News: December 28, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 2:35:59 PM
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Government approves NIS 17 million fund for Arava oil spill rehabilitation
The program will serve to treat the soils contaminated by the spill as well as help restore the wildlife populations damaged over the course of the event.
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/28/2014 2:41:40 PM
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Police question senior public figure linked to Yisrael Beytenu corruption probe
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 2:43:17 PM
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Mary and Joseph's path to peace
By LEWIS BARBER \
12/28/2014 2:46:02 PM
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Police question senior public figure linked to Yisrael Beytenu corruption probe
According to reports, the individual in question is "someone close to" Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman, though the exact identity of the figure remains under a police-ordered media gag order.
By BEN HARTMAN,HERB KEINON \
12/28/2014 3:02:58 PM
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Record number of candidates running in Meretz primary
Ten people are running for Meretz's top five slots, a distinction the candidates choose themselves.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/28/2014 3:10:52 PM
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Egypt: We must listen
BY Ahmed Meligy \
12/28/2014 3:14:05 PM
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US-led forces launch 13 air strikes in Syria, Iraq
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 3:36:43 PM
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The war on ‘black capital’
Voluntary disclosure program tackles the problem of unreported capital.
By REUVEN SHIFF \
12/28/2014 3:40:10 PM
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Committee agrees to early prison release for Commerce Bank embezzler Eti Alon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 3:42:39 PM
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Liberman meets with senator Lindsay Graham
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 3:58:25 PM
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Egypt reduces sentences for 23 young activists for protesting
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 4:00:33 PM
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Woman who stole NIS 300 million from bank she worked at wins early prison release
Eti Alon has already served 12 years of a 17 year sentence which the committee agreed to cut by 1/3; The state can appeal the ruling.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/28/2014 4:08:05 PM
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Israel should dissolve Palestinian Authority if UN resolution passes, Steinitz says
Resolution calls for a full IDF withdrawal to the pre-1967 lines within three years.
By HERB KEINON \
12/28/2014 4:13:27 PM
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Group of PA unity government ministers set to travel to Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 5:06:47 PM
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Egypt to try 15 students in military courts over violence
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 5:25:59 PM
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Iranian general killed by sniper bullet in embattled Iraqi city
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 5:42:34 PM
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Uzi Landau leaves politics after 31 years
Tourism minister Uzi Landau decides to leave Knesset after three decades of involvement in the political sphere.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/28/2014 5:52:04 PM
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Monitor: Nearly 2,000 people executed by ISIS in six months
120 of those killed were foreign ISIS fighters trying to return home.
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 5:55:20 PM
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Winston Churchill's family begged him not to convert to Islam
British Daily 'The Independent' reports on letter from legendary prime minister's family.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 6:05:13 PM
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Leader of African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem dies
At 75, he who the Black Hebrews refer to as the “Messianic Leader of the Kingdom of God,” passes.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/28/2014 6:06:17 PM
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State Department: US ready to help in search for missing AirAsia plane
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 6:18:07 PM
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Survey: Israelis addicted to Whatsapp, don't pay for streaming movies
Israelis increasingly addicted to smartphone applications, rely on technology for entertainment, navigation, socializing.
By NIV ELIS \
12/28/2014 6:18:29 PM
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Looking to create a Jewish defense force in eastern Ukraine
Latvian-Israeli activist Tzvi Arieli seeks to protect Jews of Mariupol.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/28/2014 7:18:54 PM
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Sharansky to appear with Palestinian, S. African Human rights advocates at Limmud
The three will debate on the topics of peace and democracy.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/28/2014 6:47:32 PM
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Netanyahu approves implementation of increased security measures in Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 7:00:19 PM
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Jerusalem home adjacent to Arab neighborhood firebombed in terrorist attack
Residential building in Armon HaNatziv chronically targeted by Arab residents of Jabel Mukaber, fire official says.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/28/2014 7:10:09 PM
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Netanyahu foes lose bid to postpone Likud primaries
District Court rejects appeal to delay Wednesday's primaries.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/28/2014 7:13:45 PM
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Pedestrian killed, hit by train near Binyamina
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 7:31:54 PM
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Is Putin building the next Noah's Ark?
The gigantic ‘ark’, set to be completed by 2018, will be 430 sq km in size, and will be built at Moscow State University.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/28/2014 7:45:47 PM
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Final residents of Givat Amal in Tel Aviv to be evacuated
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/28/2014 7:58:36 PM
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Rabbi Meir Mazuz responds to Rabbi Cohen’s attack on Yishai
Mazus said Cohen was not a man of the people and that he was detached from the daily life of the average man.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/28/2014 8:17:24 PM
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Corruption and elections
The situation looks grim and raises questions about the motivations of some of our politicians.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/28/2014 8:22:32 PM
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Think About It: A political tsunami
Once again Netanyahu has demonstrated a serious defect in his understanding of European history.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
12/28/2014 8:24:49 PM
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Right From Wrong: Exposing the ‘pinkwashing’ lie
One has to espouse genuine liberal values in order to see the truth and fight for it
By RUTHIE BLUM \
12/28/2014 8:26:59 PM
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How to fight a civilized war against an uncivilized enemy
This is not a war of financial resources; it is a battle of power and determination.
ERIC R. MANDEL \
12/28/2014 8:31:32 PM
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Terra Incognita: Stop ‘saving’ Africa
Western “solutions” to African’s problems don’t solve anything except Western NGO workers’ need for a regular salary.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/28/2014 8:38:54 PM
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Film Review: ‘Rock in the Red Zone’ Directed by Laura Bialis
Like the best films, Rock in the Red Zone raises and deals with serious questions about roots, a person’s sense of belonging, and other issues.
By DAVID BRINN \
12/28/2014 8:43:20 PM
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A Brandeis student refuses to show sympathy for assassinated policemen – and her critic is attacked
Free speech for me but not for thee can not become the operative motto of a great university.
By ALAN DERSHOWITZ \
12/28/2014 8:45:04 PM
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Histadrut, Finance Ministry ink minimum wage deal
Agreement will raise miniumu wage to NIS 5,000.
By NIV ELIS \
12/28/2014 9:04:01 PM
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Crude bomb blast kills woman in India's high-tech capital
By REUTERS \
12/28/2014 9:11:53 PM
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Failed Jerusalem mayoral candidate Lion arrested in connection with corruption scandal
Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman responded to the allegations on Sunday, saying that it is a “planned and well timed” operation against his party.
By BEN HARTMAN,HERB KEINON \
12/28/2014 9:24:57 PM
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Obama marks 'historic, responsible' end to combat in Afghanistan
The longest war in American history is coming to an end.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
12/28/2014 9:37:17 PM
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Video emerges of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef calling Deri a thief, bad man
Revered late Shas spiritual leader accused Deri of being too independent and not listening to him.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/28/2014 10:04:19 PM
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High court judge on electoral cut off law: What if there were no Arabs in the Knesset?
High Court appears divided on law's legality.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,Ariel Ben Solomon \
12/28/2014 10:11:07 PM
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December 29: Parental Control
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
12/28/2014 10:27:24 PM
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The heroes and hucksters of Muranowski Square
The final, complete story of the Warsaw ghetto still remains to be written.
BY ALEXANDER ZVIELLI \
12/28/2014 10:30:03 PM
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Qatar hasn’t cut off our financial aid, says Hamas
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/28/2014 11:03:52 PM