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IDF deploys Iron Dome battery outside Beersheba
Mofaz: Israel can't hide behind missile defense system; PM: True answer to missile attacks is aggressive deterrence, preventive measures.
By YAAKOV KATZ, HERB KEINON AND REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
3/28/2011 12:30:38 AM
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Syria's Assad deploys army; Clinton: US won't intervene
Likud’s Kara warns Israel won’t sit quietly if Syria attacks Druse; Syrian president announces emergency law will be lifted, give no timetable.
By OREN KESSLER, HERB KEINON AND REUTERS \
3/28/2011 12:35:06 AM
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‘It will be a long and difficult path, but we'll get there'
Iranian dissident Caspian Makan speaks out in memory of his slain fiancée, hopes for secular, democratic government in his country.
By RHONDA SPIVAK SPECIAL TO THE JERUSALEM POST \
3/28/2011 12:47:50 AM
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6.5 earthquake hits Japan; tsunami warning issued
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 12:50:46 AM
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Bank Leumi agrees to pay NIS 130m. to Holocaust victims
Despite high hopes, restitution organization agrees to ‘cut our losses’; money will go to heirs of victims, projects to help survivors.
By NADAV SHEMER \
3/28/2011 12:57:51 AM
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Israel waits for Argentina reply on bomb investigation
Argentinian tabloid reports Iran reportedly requested the S. American country to drop investigation into bombing of Jewish targets.
By HERB KEINON AND Gil Stern Stern SHEFLER \
3/28/2011 1:13:52 AM
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Cabinet gives nod to Amidror at NSC, okays elderly housing
Absorption packages for Tunisian immigrants get approval funding approved; plan will lead to 5,000 residential units for elderly.
By HERB KEINON \
3/28/2011 1:20:05 AM
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$200 million renewal project launched at Nat'l Library
Plan includes new building and digitization of library’s materials; "expanding access will allow country to protect, share traditions.
By MELANIE LIDMAN \
3/28/2011 1:36:17 AM
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Gaza cops use ‘beatings, stun guns’ on women reporters
Hamas security personnel raid offices of media organizations, including Reuters and CNN, confiscate equipment and documents.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
3/28/2011 1:48:26 AM
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Libyan state TV: Gaddafi in Tripli compound
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 1:52:45 AM
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Schalit Bill to come one step closer to legislation
Bill proposes changing the prison conditions of Hamas prisoners as long as the terror organization continues to hold the IDF soldier.
By REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
3/28/2011 2:05:53 AM
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High Court: State must honor Turk plea bargain
Judges: Reneging on plea agreement would undermine public’s faith in process; if state attorney didn't like deal, shouldn't have made it.
By RON FRIEDMAN \
3/28/2011 2:18:56 AM
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Margi slammed for remarks against non-Orthodox Jews
Jewish Agency, Masorti (Conservative) movement decry proposed law declaring "that there are no streams in Judaism, only one."
By JONAH MANDEL \
3/28/2011 2:26:41 AM
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No damage, injuries reported in latest Japan quake
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 2:41:34 AM
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Carter may seek release of US Jewish contractor in Cuba
Former US president to meet with Raul Castro and Jewish community in visit to Havana; Alan Gross was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
By Gil Stern Stern SHEFLER AND REUTERS \
3/28/2011 2:51:49 AM
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Web searching gets personal for Israeli teen
19-year-old launches multimillion-dollar company that indexes and sorts through subscribers’ online data.
By SHARON UDASIN \
3/28/2011 2:59:18 AM
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Number of haredim pursuing academic studies up dramatically
Bank of Israel: Over 90 percent of students pursue subjects with a strong vocational orientation, no increase in workforce participation.
By BEN HARTMAN \
3/28/2011 3:07:34 AM
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Three families save lives of 11 by donating organs
Within 24 hours, 11 people were given a new chance at life, Israel Transplant reports; required special coordination.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/28/2011 3:12:20 AM
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Physician-MK raps Sheba director for training program
Medical studies partly abroad, could "lower quality of profession," MK Rachel Adoto chastizes; committee convened to discuss development.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/28/2011 3:19:40 AM
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Trace amounts of Japan radiation detected in Massachusetts
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 4:02:14 AM
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Libyan rebels say they captured Gaddafi's hometown, Sirte
Rebels continue to push west with NATO air support; Libyan TV: Gaddafi in Tripoli; rebels seize oil terminals; witnesses hear explosions in Sirte, Tripoli; NATO agrees to implement all aspects of UN resolution.
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 5:08:32 AM
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Libyan rebels say they've captured Gaddafi's hometown
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 5:04:53 AM
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'Somali terrorists on the loose in the United States'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 6:11:51 AM
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IDF arrests 16 wanted Palestinians overnight in West Bank
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 6:31:41 AM
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China urges US to follow through with WTO duties ruling
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 7:25:14 AM
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State to ask Supreme Court for social workers injunction
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 7:37:21 AM
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45 MKs petition to authorize Itamar building plans
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 8:12:23 AM
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UN rights body calls on China to release rights lawyer
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 8:18:11 AM
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Report: Facebook in talks to hire Obama ex-aide Gibbs
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 8:19:05 AM
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Police arrests 13 suspected of money laundering
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 8:38:57 AM
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Suicide bomber kills 20 in Afghanistan's southeast
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 8:52:53 AM
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'Iran, China, N. Korea execute hundreds in 2010'
Report: US executes 46, more than Lybia, Syria; death penalty down 25% world wide since previous year with 527 executions.
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 9:22:36 AM
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Report: Russia arms exports at record level till 2014
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 9:26:02 AM
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Berlusconi to appear in court for Italy fraud trial
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 9:35:58 AM
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Livni calls for Kadima-Likud coalition
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 9:39:33 AM
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Livni: Kadima, Likud should work together, change Israel
Opposition leader calls on Netanyahu to abandon "natural partners," form coalition to negotiate peace and write constitution.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/28/2011 9:50:38 AM
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Ya'alon: Syria is unlikely to attack
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 10:00:58 AM
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Sites and Insights: Caesarea’s Archeological treasures
A new column, Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the biblical sites of Israel, the significance behind them and how to make the most of a visit.
By WAYNE STILES \
3/28/2011 12:46:27 PM
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'Facebook in talks to hire Obama ex-aide Gibbs'
"New York Times" reports that the social networking giant is seeking to hire the former White House press secretary.
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 10:11:44 AM
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Prison Service appointee admits to sex with worker
Eli Gavizon says relations were consensual, plans to appeal High Court after Aharonovitch cancels decision after improper conduct claims.
By JPOST.COM AND YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/28/2011 10:37:12 AM
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Police recommends Nazereth Illit mayor be tried for bribery
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 10:53:37 AM
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GCC says will respect choice of Yemeni people
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 11:05:01 AM
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Woody Allen jazzes it up for Rome Catholic hospital
The actor-director-comedian played clarinet with his New Orleans Jazz Band to raise money for an Italian children's hospital.
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 11:18:17 AM
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NATO bombs Gaddafi hometown as Libyan army retaliate
Rebels claim to have captured Sirte; Libyan TV: Gaddafi in Tripoli; rebels seize oil terminals; witnesses hear explosions in Sirte, Tripoli.
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 11:29:38 AM
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Russian FM says attacks on Gaddafi not backed by UN
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 11:35:32 AM
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Weekend Walk: Ramat Hanadiv National Park
Landscaped gardens, ocean views and wild nature trails are just some of the attractions at this site located in Zichron Ya'akov.
By YONI COHEN \
4/1/2011 2:08:25 PM
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Erdogan: Assad is working on reforms in Syria
Statement comes after Assad uses army against protesters; rebels use Facebook to call for demonstrations and list demands.
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 12:01:18 PM
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Blast at Yemen ammunition factory kills at least five
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 12:02:11 PM
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Qatar recognizes Libyan rebel body as legitimate
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 12:03:31 PM
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New biography says Gandhi had Jewish gay lover
"Great Soul" says Indian leader was in love with weight lifter Hermann Kallenback, called blacks "as a rule, uncivilized."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 12:25:04 PM
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Judge's aide who criticized Khodorkovsky verdict quits
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 12:26:42 PM
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Gaddafi forces bombard Western city of Misrata
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 12:27:13 PM
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Gaddafi forces bombard Western city of Misrata
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 12:33:08 PM
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True emotion flows in ‘The Flood’
New Israeli film, which was recognized at Berlin Festival, is so good that it will be of interest to any moviegoer who likes ambitious, serious films.
By HANNAH BROWN \
3/28/2011 12:45:54 PM
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World of Mouth: New Day for Persians
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is seen as a time of renewal and fresh starts; in preparation, houses are cleaned top-to-bottom and new clothes are bought.
By JOHANNA BAILEY \
3/29/2011 11:53:38 AM
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Zoabi: I'm being politically persecuted, denied basic right
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 1:07:59 PM
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High Court to rule on Knesset’s right to revoke privileges
After first hearing, right-wing activists raise ruckus, tell Haneen Zoabi: Go to Gaddafi!
By RON FRIEDMAN \
3/28/2011 1:16:51 PM
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Death toll in Yemen explosion rises to at least 50
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 1:33:21 PM
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Lindenstrauss warns ministers against funding for flights
State Comptroller says he will decide whether to investigate reports concerning Netanyahu's unethical financing of flights from foreign donors.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 2:03:55 PM
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Syrian forces open fire on Deraa protesters
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 2:06:44 PM
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'Syria's Assad to announce decisions in 2 days'
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 2:07:39 PM
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Syrian VP: Assad to announce big decision in 2 days
Announcement comes as Syrian forces open fire on hundreds of demonstrators in Deraa; Erdogan calls on Assad to adopt reforms.
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 2:21:24 PM
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Learning a thing or two from Japan
The Japanese have demonstrated remarkable resilience, industriousness and discipline in the wake of the recent catastrophes. Israel and the rest of the Middle East should take a leaf out of Japan's book following the political disasters unfolding in the region.
By STEF WERTHEIMER \
3/28/2011 2:37:10 PM
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Lindenstrauss: Decision on probe of PM trips this week
Steinitz backs Netanyahu against allegations that prime minister used donor money to fund vacations.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 2:44:03 PM
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Messer slams Talansky for being untruthful
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 2:57:55 PM
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PM to announce Diskin's replacement as Shin Bet chief
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 3:24:36 PM
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PM to announce Diskin's replacement as Shin Bet chief
Netanyahu set to reveal the identity of new Israel Security Agency head at conference in Jerusalem.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 3:41:44 PM
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Libya rebels advance towards Gaddafi's birthplace
On eve of 35-nation talks, Italy proposes political deal to end Libya crisis; Russia criticizes Western-led air strikes.
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 3:58:10 PM
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2 police detained for questioning on improper conduct
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/28/2011 4:02:03 PM
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Libyan government announces ceasefire in Misrata
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 4:14:11 PM
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PM attempts to settle southern agricultural water crisis
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 4:26:18 PM
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Lebanese officials arrest man for conspiring with Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 6:20:25 PM
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Jerusalem food festival mixes old and new flavors
For first time ever, Old City Flavors Festival invites public to learn about the secret aromas of the four quarters.
By ITRAVELJERUSALEM TEAM \
3/28/2011 4:49:27 PM
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5 nabbed after woman claims rape by Gaddafi henchmen
Son of high ranking Libyan police officer among those arrested for allegedly snatching woman from checkpoint and brutally raping her.
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND REUTERS \
3/28/2011 4:58:46 PM
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'Lebanese officials arrest man for conspiring with Israel'
Lebanese Homeland Security issues statement that man was sending intelligence coordinates, detailed information on Hezbollah to Israel.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 5:01:15 PM
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Death toll in Yemen blast rises to at least 110
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 5:03:27 PM
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Arab League hopes for political deal in Libya
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 5:08:32 PM
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Blasts at Yemen bullet factory kill at least 110
Blast believed to have been caused by cigarette; explosion took place a day after army, militants clashed; dead include women and children.
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 5:11:37 PM
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France, UK urge Gaddafi supporters to drop him now
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 5:11:57 PM
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Libya condemns Qatar 'interference', state TV says
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 5:13:28 PM
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West warns Gaddafi loyalists: Drop him before it's too late
Sarkozy, Cameron say "Gaddafi must go immediately," adding there will be no occupation of Libya; urge rebels to open dialogue.
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 5:28:50 PM
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Argentinean prosecutor: Bombing probes continue
Argentinian legal authority denies report that investigation into 1990s attacks on Jewish targets in Buenos Aires stopped at urging of Iran.
By Gil Stern Stern SHEFLER \
3/28/2011 5:49:33 PM
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Bank of Israel raises interest rate to 3%
By GLOBES \
3/28/2011 5:48:46 PM
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TEPCO: Plutonium find will not stop work at Japan plant
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 5:53:12 PM
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Jordan teetering on civil war, local analysts say
Violence in weekend’s demonstrations, which left one dead and 120 wounded, viewed as watershed moment in the kingdom's history.
By DAVID E. MILLER / THE MEDIA LINE \
3/28/2011 6:13:02 PM
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W.House urges Syria respect rights of demonstrators
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 6:15:33 PM
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French warplanes strike Libyan command center
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 6:16:47 PM
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Court to rule on Knesset revocation of Zoabi's MK rights
In first hearing, right wing activists attack Zoabi, call her a terrorist and a spy, say she would be in prison in any other country.
By RON FRIEDMAN \
3/28/2011 6:27:24 PM
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PM says no to 'Hamastan' in Judea and Samaria
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 6:28:30 PM
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Social workers expected to bring end to strike
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 6:50:00 PM
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Social worker strike ends after 3 weeks
Following judge's threat to issue injunction forcing them back to work, social workers vote to accept deal they rejected last week.
By RUTH EGLASH \
3/28/2011 6:59:17 PM
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Zehava Gal-On returns to Knesset, replaces Haim Oron
By REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
3/28/2011 7:10:30 PM
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Amr Moussa survives car accident on way to Cairo suburb
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 7:11:29 PM
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'Abbas would give up US aid to reconcile with Hamas'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 7:21:55 PM
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'Abbas would give up US aid to reconcile with Hamas'
Adviser to Abaas: "Palestinians need American money, but if they use it as a way of pressuring us, we are ready to relinquish that aid."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 7:32:45 PM
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PA president requests PLO Constitution Committee convene
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 8:02:13 PM
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France, UK, US and Germany begin Libya talks
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 7:52:49 PM
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Report: Workers at Dimona nuclear facility threaten strike
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 8:07:20 PM
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PM chooses Yoram Cohen as next Shin Bet chief
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 8:19:03 PM
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PM announces Yoram Cohen will be next Shin Bet chief
Cohen will replace outgoing Israel Security Agency head Diskin; 30 year Shin Bet veteran "understands challenges before us," Netanyahu says.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 8:26:54 PM
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Report: Gov't to approve 3,800 housing units in J'lem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/28/2011 8:29:37 PM
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Israelis welcome deployment of Iron Dome
Anti-rocket system is rushed into place as rocket barrages from Gaza increase; southern residents feel "sense of security."
By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN / THE MEDIA LINE \
3/28/2011 8:42:02 PM
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Liver donor found for Shirli Marder at last minute
By JUDY SIEGEL ITZKOVITCH \
3/28/2011 8:55:59 PM
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US gearing up to pull some vessels from Libya drive
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 9:02:11 PM
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US gearing up to pull some vessels from Libya drive
US official says removal will be gradual, not sudden; Sarkozy, Cameron say "Gaddafi must go now," adding there will be no occupation of Libya.
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 9:05:21 PM
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Arts in Brief: March 29
Munitz to receive Italian knighthood; Yamei Zemer Festival struts the stars.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/28/2011 9:23:15 PM
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Stellar Startups: The merits of hi-tech hasbara
Among many Israelis, especially in the media, it’s just as fashionable to pan Israel’s efforts to tell its story.
By DAVID SHAMAH \
3/28/2011 9:28:49 PM
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Apple eyes giant store in Jerusalem
By MELANIE LIDMAN \
3/28/2011 9:30:23 PM
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Borderline Views: A plague on both their houses
The University of Johannesburg’s decision to boycott Ben-Gurion University plays straight into the hands of right-wing groups.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
3/28/2011 9:44:50 PM
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A case study in how to invite a boycott
It is startling how leadership of BGU did not see what every Jewish student in South Africa could, chose to engage wholeheartedly in perverted process.
By OLIVER WORTH \
3/28/2011 9:44:50 PM
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No Holds Barred: Can love exist without hate?
Evil still flourishes in this world because we have forgotten how to hate it.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
3/28/2011 9:44:50 PM
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Our World: The Syrian spring
Anti-regime protests in Syria are welcome departure from grim choices posed by Egypt, Libya because supporting protesters there is actually good idea.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
3/28/2011 10:04:14 PM
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'Quartet ‘parameters’ must address our needs'
Amid speculation Quartet may give statement on final settlement, J'lem officials worry only Palestinian considerations will be reflected.
By HERB KEINON \
3/28/2011 10:01:02 PM
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Encountering Peace: Palestine is inevitable
The battle to prevent Palestinian statehood has been lost, and Israel had better come to terms with this emerging reality.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
3/28/2011 10:04:14 PM
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Israel Beiteinu's Citizenship Bill passes into law
By REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
3/28/2011 10:07:01 PM
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What are we celebrating?
Last week, we marked 90 years to the establishment of the Chief Rabbinate, as if the institution was a completely positive factor in Israeli life
By REUVEN HAMMER \
3/28/2011 10:22:20 PM
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Knesset passes law revoking citizenship for treason
Bill passes by vote of 37 to 11; Lieberman: We have fulfilled our campaign promise; plenum votes to strip Bishara of pension.
By REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
3/28/2011 10:17:01 PM
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Letters: Marathon woman
Rarely have I read such an emotional, beautifully descriptive and uplifting article as Melanie Lidman’s “unique spirit of city helped us over finish line.”
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
3/28/2011 10:21:56 PM
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Coalition targets one of Gaddafi's most loyal units
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 10:25:04 PM
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Social injustice?
As social workers return to work after three weeks of absence, they seem ready to pick up the pieces and help the clients most affected by the strike.
By RUTH EGLASH \
3/28/2011 10:34:32 PM
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Spare us further Gavizons
If even some of the rumors are true, the incidents point to the need for major soul searching among those in our police and security forces who should know better.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/28/2011 10:36:09 PM
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Syrian forces open fire to disperse Deraa protest
Assad expected to break silence in coming days; in Geneva, Peres says Israel watching turmoil closely.
By OREN KESSLER AND REUTERS \
3/28/2011 10:39:51 PM
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PM names Yoram Cohen as new Shin Bet chief
"I am convinced that he will bring the capabilities, leadership and experience to meet the challenges," says Netanyahu.
By HERB KEINON AND YAAKOV KATZ \
3/28/2011 10:46:41 PM
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Unrest shatters illusions of Assad regime’s stability
Analysis: Image of "resistance" against US, Israel fails to shield Syrian ruler from revolt.
By OREN KESSLER \
3/28/2011 11:01:00 PM
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New lifestyle magazine targets haredi community
Haredi publisher Smash Magazines Ltd. plan to launch the first haredi lifestyle magazine in Israel, which will be called Stylish.
By LI-OR AVERBACH \
3/28/2011 11:02:01 PM
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Golf: Koren takes March medal
Veteran golfer Joe Klein took the B division with a net 64 at Ga'ash Golf Club.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
3/28/2011 11:12:00 PM
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Mac returns to Nokia for pivotal Game 3
Now with home-court advantage vs Vitoria, Tel Aviv must shut down perimeter.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/28/2011 11:15:59 PM
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Israel faces must-win as Georgia visits Bloomfield
Coach Luis Fernandez knows anything short of 3 points will mean the national team’s already slim hopes of reaching the European Championships will be as good as over.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/28/2011 11:22:00 PM
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Ram & Erlich string together two wins
Pair advances to quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/28/2011 11:26:37 PM
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Libyan opposition's battle gains tenuous
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 11:27:58 PM
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Edelstein: Hasbara activists can learn from Begin
"Likud Anglos" hold public diplomacy forum to mark 19 years since former PM’s death.
By JOSHUA HAMERMAN \
3/28/2011 11:38:06 PM
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Israel a model for global water management, experts say
Water conference covers broad spectrum of both local and global topics, including preparation for climatic change.
By SHARON UDASIN \
3/28/2011 11:46:09 PM
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Western coalition bombs town of Surman
By REUTERS \
3/28/2011 11:51:56 PM