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Jordan on the flag incident: We respect the peace agreement with Israel
The building not only sports an image of the Israeli flag on the floor at its entrance but it also includes footsteps to invite visitors to step on it.
By SARA RUBENSTEIN,MAARIV ONLINE \
8/1/2019 10:18:43 AM
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Two-year sentence upheld for Egyptian activist who posted critical video
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 12:24:53 AM
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Merkel urges divided Germans to pull together in 2019
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 1:58:55 AM
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Bayit Yehudi seeks new leaders after breakaway
An online poll of the religious-Zionist news site Srugim found on Sunday that 60% of its readers prefer Smotrich, followed by Ben-Dahan with 15%, and Yogev with 9%. Ariel received 6% of the vote.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/31/2018 2:21:56 AM
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Lion kills young worker at North Carolina wildlife sanctuary
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 2:30:25 AM
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1 in 5 Israeli Jews celebrates New Year’s Eve
Secular Jews are somewhat more likely to mark New Year’s Eve, with 35% saying they celebrate on the date, whereas just 4% of national-religious, and 1% of haredi Israeli Jews say they do.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/31/2018 2:45:35 AM
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N.Korea's Kim sent message to Trump on nuclear talks
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 3:40:59 AM
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Netanyahu meets with Christian friends of Israel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"There is only one place in the Middle East where life is safe and the Christian community grows and flourishes - that place is the State of Israel."
By SARA RUBENSTEIN \
12/31/2018 3:50:00 AM
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Top 10 headlines of 2018: Settlements
A year of highlights and lowlights in Israel: The West Bank and the settlers
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/31/2018 4:05:21 AM
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IDF annual report: 1,000 rockets fired at Israel from Gaza in 2018
A significant increase in rocket fire led to Israel striking Gaza 865 times. A total of 16 Israelis were killed in terror attacks over the past year.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/31/2018 4:28:19 AM
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Trump: Obama built a wall around his estate, U.S. needs a wall also
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 4:42:06 AM
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Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 5:25:04 AM
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Israel's top highlights and lowlights
These are the 2018 headlines that brought joy, excitement and positive change to Israel and the Jewish people. They are also the stories that served as a mirror to the challenges of Israeli society.
By MAAYAN HOFFMAN \
12/31/2018 6:37:13 AM
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Israel, U.S. slated to leave UNESCO today to protest anti-Israel bias
Both countries announced their withdrawal plan in 2017 and have not indicated any intention to shift that decision in advance of the December 31st deadline.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/31/2018 6:50:10 AM
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Netanyahu: Bennett's and Shaked's move may lead to a Left-wing government
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 7:19:05 AM
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Woman claims Apple used her voice for Hebrew Siri without permission
Apple has responded that her “voice on the Siri app is nothing but syllables joined together by an algorithm.”
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
12/31/2018 8:48:37 AM
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French Resistance fighter who saved Jewish children from Nazis dies at 108
Georges Loinger died on Friday in Paris.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
12/31/2018 8:55:27 AM
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Labor party primaries to take place on February 12th
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 9:02:19 AM
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Terrorist expected to get 18 years for light-rail murder of British student
Hannah Bladon, a 20-year-old British exchange student, was stabbed to death on April 14th, 2017.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/31/2018 9:54:29 AM
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IDF arrests six members of Ofra terrorist's family, including shooter's wife
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 9:35:22 AM
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Netanyahu laments Bennett, Shaked hurting Right’s election prospects
“Bennett and Shaked are destroying right-wing parties, which won’t pass the electoral threshold,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told senior Likud officials.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/31/2018 9:43:04 AM
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21.2% of Israeli population lives below the poverty line - new report
The report showed an increase in poverty among the elderly, despite a recent minimum wage increase.
By ALON EINHORN \
12/31/2018 9:54:51 AM
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Why eastern Syria matters to everyone in the Middle East
Why is the area the U.S. is leaving in eastern Syria is neatly separated from the rest of Syria by the Euphrates river so influential?
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/31/2018 10:00:52 AM
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Shaked predicts current term to be Netanyahu's final one
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 10:17:59 AM
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Afghan Taliban arrived in Tehran, started negotiations, foreign ministry says
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 10:19:29 AM
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Gideon Sa'ar: I intend to run in Likud primaries
By MAARIV ONLINE \
12/31/2018 10:35:29 AM
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Tzipi Livni: I have hope we can change the path of the government through elections
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 10:36:32 AM
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U.S. citizen detained in Russia, suspected in spying
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 10:50:21 AM
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Ukranian President Petro Poroshenko to visit Israel amid Russia tensions
He came in 2014 for a state visit and again in 2016 for the funeral of former prime minister Shimon Peres.
By HERB KEINON \
12/31/2018 10:52:37 AM
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Fight breaks out with police at court over Jewish terror case
There were 32 anti-Arab incidents were in 2018 – double the number from 2017.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/31/2018 11:00:02 AM
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Lapid: I will sell the Prime Minister's private jet
By MAARIV ONLINE \
12/31/2018 11:03:37 AM
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IDF confirms arrest of 'number of suspects' during search for Givat Assaf terrorist
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 11:10:46 AM
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Rabbi Koenig, founder of Breslov community in Safed, passed away at 73
Koenig founded the Breslov Hasidic community in Safed along with his two brothers
By ALON EINHORN \
12/31/2018 11:22:01 AM
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A-G on the Netanyahu files: We will not be intimidated by anyone
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 11:40:25 AM
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Russia detains American in Moscow over suspected spying
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow could not immediately be reached for comment.
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 11:56:30 AM
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Report: UAE appeals court upholds 10-year jail sentence against activist
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 12:02:16 PM
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Rivlin remembers Amos Oz: 'Who will continue to tell our story?'
At the emotional memorial ceremony, leaders and family remembered Amos Oz.
By CASSANDRA GOMES-HOCHBERG \
12/31/2018 12:13:28 PM
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Gantz: Left or Right, it doesn't matter, it's all about Israel
"This is Israel, Left or Right, it doesn't matter, it's all about Israel," Benny Gantz said.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/31/2018 12:21:52 PM
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State attorney keeps open possibility of pre-election indictment of Netanyahu
Former state attorney Moshe Lador said earlier this month that any scenario besides an indictment against Netanyahu “is not realistic.”
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/31/2018 12:30:28 PM
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Pittsburgh Steelers donate $70,000 to Jewish community
“Our hearts remain heavy, but we are thankful to everyone who was able to contribute to the efforts to provide emotional and financial support during an unthinkable time in our city.”
By AMY SPIRO \
12/31/2018 12:34:06 PM
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Levy-Abecasis: The annual poverty report is black spot for the government
By MAARIV ONLINE \
12/31/2018 12:37:21 PM
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Palestinian-American sentenced to life in prison by PA for selling property to Jews
The man, Isaam Akel, was arrested by the PA last October despite holding an Israeli ID card.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/31/2018 12:38:41 PM
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Donald Trump might visit Britain in May 2019
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 12:43:39 PM
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IDF: Drone flew dangerously close to IAF helicopter Sunday night
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 12:51:43 PM
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Larijani, accused of human rights abuses, to head key Iranian regime post
Larijani is also part of the nepotistic group of powerful families at the center of the regime’s politics.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/31/2018 1:30:07 PM
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Amiad Yisrael
“Our baby, Amiad Yisrael, managed to unite the Jewish people in the three days he was alive, something most people don’t manage to do during their entire lifetime.”
By STEVE LINDE \
1/1/2019 8:33:34 AM
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14 Days: Woman of Valor
What happened in the last two weeks?
By STEVE LINDE \
1/1/2019 8:39:13 AM
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Amir Peretz blames Netanyahu for high poverty figures
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 1:43:08 PM
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When hating Jews becomes acceptable by the Far Left
What makes this problem even more challenging is the fact that antisemites on the left, in contrast to white nationalists, are often defended by radical Jewish groups.
By ROBERT HORENSTEIN \
1/4/2019 10:18:08 PM
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Israel Democracy Institute: Two democracies for two peoples
In Israel, a growing chasm is opening up between the Center-Left and the Right on the question that fundamentally defines the state.
By SHUKI FRIEDMAN \
1/4/2019 10:10:29 PM
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Labor union leader says government neglect caused high poverty stats
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 1:58:56 PM
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Belgium region's kosher slaughter ban goes into effect
The ban should serve as “a wake-up call” to Jewish communities across Europe to the necessity of building ties with national governments, a senior European rabbi said.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/31/2018 2:04:45 PM
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Grandfather of murdered baby: ‘Enough Jewish blood has been spilled’
An open letter to Israel’s Prime Minister
By CHAIM SILBERSTEIN \
1/4/2019 9:21:14 PM
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Through women’s eyes
Best-selling author Yochi Brandes blends the modern and traditional in her unique biblical narratives.
By HANNAH HOCHNER \
12/31/2018 2:22:23 PM
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Israeli intelligence: Tehran's influence in the region - a growing threat
"Iran could use its growing clout in Iraq to turn the Arab country into a springboard for attacks against Israel."
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 2:22:23 PM
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West Bank terrorism, the Israeli answer
Government cracks down on perpetrators of West Bank attacks while boosting settlements.
By MARK WEISS \
1/5/2019 5:45:51 AM
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Israel becomes 10th country to criminalize hiring prostitutes
When the law goes into effect, a first-time offender will be fined NIS 2,000 for hiring or attempting to hire a prostitute and NIS 4,000 for further offenses.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,LAHAV HARKOV \
12/31/2018 2:27:33 PM
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Trump's withdrawal astonished U.S. allies and adversaries alike
The decision to withdraw troops from Syria is good news for America’s enemies, but not its allies – including Israel.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
1/1/2019 8:57:56 AM
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Tu Bishvat morphes from a Zionist to an environmentalist rite
Ancient Judaism, despite Zuta’s romantic assumption, had no such thing as a holiday for the plants.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
1/1/2019 9:01:13 AM
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Ultra-Orthodox block roads in Jerusalem in protest of enlistment bill
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 2:35:01 PM
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Jerusalem's Notre Dame hotel turns 130
An important symbol for Christians, the Jerusalem hotel has hosted three popes and serves as a rare interfaith meeting place.
By JUDITH SUDILOVSKY \
1/1/2019 9:03:31 AM
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Jewish blues
The Jerusalem Bible Lands Museum’s ‘Out of the Blue’ exhibit creates a context for Jewish colors.
By MORDECHAI BECK \
1/1/2019 9:04:50 AM
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UK-Israel trade: The sky’s the limit
An “Anglosphere” trade nexus including Israel – there’s a prospect worth considering.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
1/1/2019 9:05:47 AM
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Iraqi airstrike reportedly hits ISIS leaders in Syria
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 2:47:51 PM
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Marketplace: America’s decline – Israel’s trouble
America is sinking. One consequence is that Israel is in trouble. Here is why.
By SHLOMO MAITAL \
1/1/2019 9:06:40 AM
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Ben-Gurion cannot be compared with any other prime minister
Ben-Gurion's flaws and errors shrink in the light of his powerful intellect and will.
By AVRAHAM AVI-HAI \
1/1/2019 9:10:13 AM
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards seeking to equip boats with radar-evading tech
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 2:54:15 PM
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The stranger
A short story.
By CYRIL SHERER \
1/1/2019 9:14:26 AM
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To vent or not to vent... that is the question!
Generally, people here are tough-skinned – they can shout at one another, vehemently disagree, and then later have lunch together.
By BENITA LEVIN \
1/4/2019 12:31:11 PM
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Seeking justice in South Africa and Israel
The book raises some important questions about the death penalty, apartheid, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and journalism as it tells a fascinating tale of a man in conflict in two countries.
By STEVE LINDE \
1/1/2019 9:19:10 AM
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Dr. Julius
Michelle Mazel’s historical novel takes us across Europe in the tumultuous era of wars that twice tear the continent apart.
By LIAT COLLINS \
1/1/2019 9:20:48 AM
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Diskin: Parties nowadays have no values, no ideologies, and no commitments
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 3:08:14 PM
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Holocaust hero: Noah Klieger, as I remember him
Remembering the boxer who survived the Holocaust.
By FRANCOISE OUZAN \
1/4/2019 9:18:55 AM
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Kahlon: Only a strong Kulanu can continue this economic revolution
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 3:12:16 PM
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O the Chimneys!
Although Jewish burial customs have changed over the centuries, they have always been based on two basic concepts that may at first seem contradictory.
By REUVEN HAMMER \
1/1/2019 10:07:13 AM
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Not for sale
Joseph, land policy and Israel today.
By LANCE J. SUSSMAN \
1/1/2019 10:37:52 AM
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Senior U.S. official: We are aware American citizen sentenced by PA
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 3:18:14 PM
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Yachimovich praise anti-prostitution law as 'historical' step
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 3:31:45 PM
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Lethality intact, ISIS builds on global threat
The Islamic State still has hundreds of battle-hardened fighters and supporters operating freely in Northern Syria.
By OWEN HOLDAWAY/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/31/2018 3:41:39 PM
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Democratic Senator Warren takes step toward 2020 U.S. presidential bid
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 3:47:04 PM
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Holon, Rishon, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem into State Cup semifinals
Rishon Lezion shocked Maccabi Tel Aviv 88-77 to advance to the semifinals by knocking out last year’s finalist.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
12/31/2018 3:50:52 PM
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The Rambam's tomb in Tiberias was inaugurated 'with great splendor'
Approximately 700,000 visitors flock to the tomb of Maimonides every year, and this year the visitors would be able to witness the new addition to the place.
By ALON EINHORN \
12/31/2018 3:54:51 PM
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New law requires cigarettes to be sold in ‘world’s ugliest color’
“This is about human lives. According to experts, this law will prevent 300 deaths a year."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/31/2018 4:15:26 PM
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Sr. official: Trump assured Netanyahu Syrian withdrawal will be gradual
Netanyahu, according to the official, is considering attending the world economic Forum in Davos in January to meet there with Trump, who is also expected to attend.
By HERB KEINON \
12/31/2018 4:39:57 PM
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Security forces clash with demonstrators as unrest in Iran continues
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 4:50:05 PM
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Report: Kahlon to fire Gallant for joining Likud
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 4:55:15 PM
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Mahmous Abbas in letter to Oz family: He fought for justice
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 5:18:24 PM
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State Department: Russia has notified U.S. it detained a U.S. citizen
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 5:33:09 PM
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Gallant confirms will leave Knesset and Kulanu party
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 5:40:29 PM
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Iran's Khamenei meets Islamic Jihad leaders, calls for Israel's downfall
According to the report, Khamenei congratulated leaders of the Islamic Jihad for, what he called, their victory against Israel in Gaza.
By CASSANDRA GOMES-HOCHBERG \
12/31/2018 5:41:12 PM
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Kahlon drops Yoav Gallant ahead of expected Likud move
Kahlon commended Gallant’s work as a minister and thanked him for their shared efforts, including the subsidized housing lottery for young couples.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/31/2018 5:45:26 PM
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Fatah: Hamas has arrested 500 of our men in Gaza
Fatah officials in the West Bank on Monday accused supporters of deposed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan of helping Hamas in its crackdown on their members.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/31/2018 5:48:14 PM
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NGOs ask court to block expulsion from Israel of Congolese migrants
In October, the state removed the temporary protected status that it had given hundreds of Congolese migrants for over a decade.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/31/2018 6:07:30 PM
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Hadid sister visits Israel for New Year’s celebrations
Sister of supermodels Bella and Gigi appeared to be dating Israeli Elad Idan.
By AMY SPIRO \
12/31/2018 6:09:58 PM
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Health Ministry warns Bnei Brak and Safed residents of measles exposure
Travelers on a city bus in the northern city of Safed were potentially exposed to the dangerous and highly contagious virus, according to a Ministry of Health statement.
By SAMUEL THROPE \
12/31/2018 6:37:23 PM
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House Democrats ready to reopen U.S. government after shutdown
By REUTERS \
12/31/2018 6:45:15 PM
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Deri: Shas will increase its power in next election
"Shas proved its worth during this Knesset session."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 7:00:16 PM
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Program brings grandparents and grandchildren to Israel
"It's really an incomparable initiative by the Jewish Agency which fits in our wider activity to enhance Israel's central place for the younger generation."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 7:10:48 PM
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IDF arrests suspects holding illegal weapons in the West Bank
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 7:18:35 PM
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Netanyahu: 'Undemocratic for hearing on my cases to happen before election'
“The hearing doesn’t end until you hear my side, and it doesn’t make sense to open the hearing process before the election, if you can’t finish it before the election.”
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/31/2018 7:25:09 PM
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Former Israeli diplomat Ron Prosor being wooed by three parties
"Even after 30 years of public service, I have plenty more to contribute to the state," Prosor said.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/31/2018 7:27:38 PM
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Netanyahu from Brazil: the visit will bring great economic advantages to Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 7:58:01 PM
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Netanyahu: Who knows what Shaked and Bennett will do after the election?
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 8:03:45 PM
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IDF prepares for crossing of 10,000 Palestinians through Jordan to Mecca
"I am pleased to announce that we are prepared to welcome the pilgrims to the Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca," stated Khatib.
By CASSANDRA GOMES-HOCHBERG \
12/31/2018 8:16:58 PM
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Labor sets late primary to avoid defectors
The Labor race will be a week after the primary election in Likud.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/31/2018 8:28:57 PM
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Hayemin Hehadash responds to PM: We will bring back seats Likud lost
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 8:38:18 PM
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The Lounge: January 1, 2019
By MICHAL GALANTI \
12/31/2018 8:42:17 PM
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Zionist Union to Netanyahu: Enough corruption, Israelis want change
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 8:51:21 PM
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ANALYSIS: Has Israel shot itself in the foot by boycotting UNESCO?
At UNESCO, just like all other UN bodies, Israel's situation is akin to that of David fighting the mighty giant Goliath, armed only with a slingshot.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/31/2018 9:07:19 PM
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Netanyahu seeking solutions after Bayit Yehudi split threatens majority
Netanyahu also accused Bennett of Shaked, the former leaders of the most right-wing party in the Knesset, of being left-wing.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/31/2018 9:53:50 PM
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Medical resident in Cleveland fired for antisemitic social media posts
Kollab studied at the Touro Medical School and was accepted at the Cleveland Clinic as a resident.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
12/31/2018 9:56:32 PM
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Hampton kosher hot dogs at Qatar’s bloody World Cup
A few questions immediately presented themselves. First, who was this mysterious “Hot Dog Rabbi?”
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
12/31/2018 10:02:23 PM
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Housing Ministry director-general joins new Gesher party
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/31/2018 10:02:48 PM
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Top Israel news coverage fails of 2018
In October, a brave Israeli mother saved herself and her children by running in the middle of the night to their safe room.
By TAMAR STERNTHAL \
12/31/2018 10:14:17 PM
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Netanyahu: Election campaign would be worst time for U.S. to release peace plan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Tuesday in Brasilia.
By HERB KEINON \
12/31/2018 10:20:36 PM
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Shas leader Arye Deri announces his intention to replace Azoulay
The appointment was approved by the party's Council of Torah Sages.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/31/2018 10:29:02 PM
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Gantz declares himself politically flexible
“From my experience, those who say they are not in the Right or the Left are in the Left,” Netanyahu said.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/31/2018 10:42:57 PM
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Unto The Nations: A rabbi’s and pastor’s joint New Year’s resolution
We feel that Jews and Christians should focus together on nourishing our souls by making a commitment to read from the book we both have cherished for ages.
By TULY WEISZ,KEITH JOHNSON \
12/31/2018 10:54:31 PM
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Bad banking
If you are really concerned about human rights, perhaps you might consider using some of your own income to invest in the Palestinian economy.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/31/2018 11:05:29 PM