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Iraqi PM says government has defeated terrorism
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Germany admits financing Larijani forum
Berlin admits it was deeply involved in funding June parley where Iran's deputy FM called for Israel's end.
BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
7/6/2008 1:45:04 AM
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Gaza crossings reopened after 3 days
Israel: Truce in danger without progress on Schalit; Hamas threatens to freeze prisoner-swap talks.
JPost.com staff, mark weiss and khaled abu toameh \
7/6/2008 1:46:34 AM
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Comptroller to probe Ramon wiretapping
Cabinet okays compromise, rejects establishment of governmental c'tee of inquiry by 16 votes to 1.
Herb Keinon and Dan Izenberg \
7/6/2008 1:48:19 AM
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Rightists protest at Sur Bahir entrance
IDF might seal, not demolish, home of bulldozer terrorist since another family lives inside building.
By JPOSTLEO GIOSUÈCOM STAFF AND YAAKOV KATZ \
7/6/2008 1:49:22 AM
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Orlev: probe Barakei-Mashaal meeting
NU/NRP chairman tells Arab newspaper that "meeting head of the snake" is a show of support.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
7/6/2008 1:50:31 AM
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Liel: Syria prepared to cut Iran ties
Ex-FM dir.-gen.: Move would come in exchange for US support, Assad wants to weaken Iran's influence.
Jpost.com staff, mark weiss and ap \
7/6/2008 1:51:32 AM
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Abbas, Assad to meet on ending schism
PA officials rule out possibility of PA president meeting Mashaal in first visit to Damascus since '07.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
7/6/2008 1:52:47 AM
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British MP: UK Muslims feel like 'the Jews of Europe'
Labor MP Shahid Malik, Britain's first Muslim government minister, made the statement in an interview with to be broadcast on Monday on the UK's Channel 4.
jonny paul, london \
7/6/2008 1:53:31 AM
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'He really didn't hate Jews'
Jewish mother of bulldozer terrorist's child speaks out.
Jerusalem Post staff and AP \
7/6/2008 1:56:41 AM
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Italian FM reveals 'supportive' agenda ahead of visit
Frattini says "message regarding the importance of defending Israel's security is all the more important following the attack in J'lem."
LISA PALMIERI-BILLIG, Rome \
7/6/2008 1:58:25 AM
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Pollution goes on 'trial' - in front of a religious court
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
7/6/2008 2:00:03 AM
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In wake of Postville raid, US Jewish groups call for immigration reform
Under US law, only 5,000 visas a year are issued to low-skilled immigrants. This provided incentives to employ and often to exploit illegal immigrants.
Michal Lando, New York \
7/6/2008 2:01:24 AM
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Gov't reaches deal with social workers to add positions
Ruth Eglash \
7/6/2008 2:01:59 AM
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Haitian official says 2 journalists killed in mob attack
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Colombian army finds ton of explosives in house outside capital
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London police make arrest in connection with murder of 2 French students
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Pollution goes on 'trial' - in front of a religious court
Case argued before beit din lemamonot, a religious civil court.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
7/6/2008 4:52:27 AM
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2008 Olympics: Tom Be'eri - 100m and 200m breaststroke
Be'eri is Israel's best breaststroker since the legendary Vadim Alexsev, who still owns the 100m breaststroke record.
ALLON SINAI \
7/6/2008 4:53:10 AM
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Local Soccer: Matthaus satisfied after first Netanya game
Netanya's senior side beat the club's youth team 2-1 in a training match at the Wingate Institute, two days after Matthaus held his first training session in Israel.
JEREMY LAST \
7/6/2008 4:53:44 AM
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Chavez threatens to expel European banks from Venezuela
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London police make arrest in connection with murder of 2 French students
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Sri Lanka says 19 Tamil rebels, 1 soldier killed in new northern battles
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16 trapped, 1 killed after suspected blast in northern China coal mine
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Licensing Authority worker protest intensifies
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 8:36:09 AM
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Some ten dunams destroyed in Carmel Forest fire; arson suspected
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 8:43:51 AM
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Conference Circuit
A lecture on "Iran, Iraq & the United States" will be delivered by Anthony Cordesman, former Director of Intelligence at the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Greer Fay Cashman \
7/6/2008 9:10:18 AM
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Vilna'i to undergo operation to remove growth from his lung
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 9:12:57 AM
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Secret potential of plants may replace harmful pesticides
The advantages include both healthier produce for consumers and a safer working environment for farmers.
jj levine \
7/6/2008 9:15:48 AM
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Herzliya man suspected of beating 74-year-old in apparent road-rage attack
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 9:18:04 AM
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'US doubts IAF can destroy Iran sites'
Telegraph says US commanders fear Israel may only be able to slow Teheran's nuclear development.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 9:19:32 AM
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Officials: Prisoner swap deal won't be completed this week
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 9:36:24 AM
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Tech Watch: Aleph still favorite library software
Tech Watch takes a closer look at some of the country's "educationally-minded" companies.
MATTHEW KRIEGER \
7/6/2008 9:37:55 AM
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Celebrity Grapevine
Actress and model Noa Tishbi had hardly taken off her wedding gown before showing up for a photo shoot.
Greer Fay Cashman \
7/6/2008 10:07:03 AM
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Concert Review: Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill succeeded in shaking up Tel Aviv so hard it was as though the band brought a taste of its native LA's San Andreas fault to rock our little Mediterranean world.
Ari Miller \
7/6/2008 10:15:45 AM
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Afghan Defense Ministry says 20 militants killed, wounded in attack
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Islamists mark anniversary of Pakistan's crackdown on radical mosque
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US removes huge uranium stockpile from Iraq
The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program reaches Canadian port to complete a secret US operation.
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Dan Boutique - Jerusalem's new chic hotel!
The thirteenth hotel in the Dan Hotels Corporation recently opened in Jerusalem, providing the capital with a stylish new hotel.
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'Egypt stopped mediating between Hamas and Fatah due to US-Israel veto'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 10:36:10 AM
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Senator Helms, staunch Israel supporter, dies at 86
Jewish groups never comfortably embraced senator whom Washington Post's David Broder once described as "last unabashed white racist" in Senate.
jta \
7/6/2008 10:46:26 AM
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Wildfires strain California's resources
Schwarzenegger: Firefighters are stretched thin, exhausted, and some have gone days without sleep.
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Iraqi officials: Car bomb kills 6, injures 14 in northern Baghdad
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30 right-wing activists demonstrate at entrance to Sur Bahir
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 11:43:23 AM
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'Generally, the BBC maintain standard which has kept them at the forefront of journalism'
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Building project gets off the ground
Residents of Ra'anana's Kiryat Sharett are discussing a plan to tear down three old apartment buildings and build several apartment towers instead.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
7/6/2008 11:58:50 AM
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New Hod Hasharon sports center named
Hod Hasharon's new sports center was officially opened this week after hundreds of residents voted to name it "Sportek Hasharon."
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
7/6/2008 12:00:47 PM
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Radiation low in Herzliya
The testers checked several residential buildings on Kalisher and Rambam streets, the residential part of the Sharon hotel, and the offices at the Marina.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
7/6/2008 12:02:44 PM
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US removes uranium from Iraq
The last major remnant of Saddam's nuke program reaches a Canadian port, completing a two-week secret US operation.
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New car for rabbi sends sparks flying at council
The outraged council workers say they are fighting to be paid their low monthly salaries and are struggling to make ends meet.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
7/6/2008 12:05:56 PM
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Factory manager carpeted over smoke emissions
The factory has been ordered to prepare a report on the reasons for the fault and on ways to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
7/6/2008 12:08:11 PM
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Tourism hits new highs in Haifa
Haifa for the first time ever is outdoing the national average in its hotel occupancy rates.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
7/6/2008 12:10:58 PM
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Green kindergarten lays down roots
Haifa has inaugurated its first "green kindergarten," aimed at inculcating environmental awareness.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
7/6/2008 12:18:51 PM
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Police seized 104 kg of cocaine in Haifa port in past month
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 12:27:42 PM
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Bush: Not attending Olympics would be `affront' to Chinese people
Some other world leaders have said they may boycott the Olympics' opening event to protest the recent Chinese security crackdown in Tibet.
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Haifa court extends remand of suspect who ran over tourist on Saturday
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 12:32:44 PM
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Police seize 104 kg of cocaine in Haifa
Drugs found in shipping container at port worth $15m; police: Bust "will dry out the market."
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/6/2008 1:04:24 PM
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Birthday celebrations for the Dalai Lama subdued in northern India
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Renewed calls for Gulf countries to abandon dollar peg
Abu Dhabi: Gov't needs to drop dollar peg in face of soaring oil prices and plummeting value of dollar.
The Media Line News Agency \
7/6/2008 1:56:54 PM
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Abbas: Peres denied saying that a peace agreement was impossible
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 2:08:44 PM
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Arab woman arrested after trying to enter J'lem Municipality with toy gun
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 2:10:54 PM
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Border policeman hurt after being hit by stone near Na'alin
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 2:44:24 PM
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PA official: J'lem actions 'acts of war'
Erekat: Abbas, Olmert to meet in Paris; Abbas in Syria to promote ending Fatah-Hamas schism.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
7/6/2008 2:50:51 PM
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Report: Emirates calls on GCC countries to depeg currencies from US dollar
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PM: FSU Jewry could disappear in a generation
Report states only 10% involved in any type of communal activity, assimilation rate at nearly 80%.
HERB KEINON \
7/6/2008 3:22:45 PM
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With G-d's Help
Ten people were killed and over 50 were injured, in the suicide bombing that Saturday evening in the Beit Yisrael neighborhood.
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Men who allegedly beat Arab arrested
ISM releases footage alleging attack; second such incident captured on film in less than a month.
YAAKOV LAPPIN, KHALED ABU TOAMEH and TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/6/2008 3:33:16 PM
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Officials: Palestinian sniper attacks Israeli farm, no injuries
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Army: Sniper-fire report inconclusive
After inspecting shattered glass of farmer's tractor, security forces say vehicle may have been hit by rock.
AP AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 3:57:28 PM
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Iranian state radio says land mine explosion kills 4 soldiers in w. Iran
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Iranian state radio: Land mine kills 4 soldiers in western Iran
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Syria says prison riot put down; activists say situation still volatile
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Blast near Islamabad police station, casualties feared
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Christians United for Israel: The Rising Generation
Our students are diverse in their views of US politics, but they are united in their support for Israel in her battle for existence.
David Brog \
7/6/2008 6:17:37 PM
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Abbas says meeting with Syrian president was 'excellent'
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Abbas meets with Assad in Damascus
Leaders reportedly discuss Mideast peace process, as well as efforts to reconcile Palestinian factions.
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Hizbullah to give Dekel Arad report
Transfer of report marks first phase of prisoner swap deal; IDF prepares to exhume terrorists' bodies.
Yaakov Katz and AP \
7/6/2008 7:11:22 PM
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Former McCain security assistant: Iranian nuclear threat not "urgent"
Etgar Lefkovits \
7/6/2008 7:53:11 PM
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Ma'an: First stage of prisoner swap to begin on Thursday
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 7:53:12 PM
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Police arrest two senior crime family members for contracted killing
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/6/2008 7:56:15 PM
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'Iranian border guards clash with Kurdish separatists, kill one'
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New world disorder
A small country needs allies, especially in a world where power is diffuse.
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My nice Jewish boy named Barak
Obama's first name is that of a biblical warrior - and feminist.
MAYER WAXMAN \
7/6/2008 8:48:51 PM
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Reducing MKs' foreign freeloading
Ministers should get government approval and funding for their trips - and Israel Bonds should be dumped.
Jeff Barak \
7/6/2008 8:50:23 PM
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When a tombstone reads 'A light of the World'
Muslims, Christians and Jews all need a rebbe like the Lubavitcher.
SHMULEY BOTEACH \
7/6/2008 8:52:30 PM
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60-year-old woman killed by truck in hit and run in Haifa
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 8:55:13 PM
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July 7: 'Life as usual'
"Life as usual" is not the perfect a response to a terror attack, for an individual or a nation.
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'Israel faces severe raw materials shortage'
National Infrastructures Minister Ben-Eliezer vows to protect quarry rehabilitation fund's budget from Treasury.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
7/6/2008 8:59:19 PM
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Majority of Israelis want to outsource military's dirty laundry
New data shows majority of Israelis believe the IDF should export some non-combat services to private companies.
Nathan Cohen \
7/6/2008 9:00:23 PM
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Lower dollar pushes up youth hostel prices
Hostels across Israel are raising prices both for private single rooms and for beds in dormitories.
ben sales \
7/6/2008 9:01:23 PM
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Palestinians throw rocks at Israeli car near Bethlehem; no casualties
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/6/2008 9:46:38 PM
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Talking plants tell scientists their water is contaminated
Scientists detect and measure contamination by "listening" to the sound of microscopic algae.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/6/2008 10:03:09 PM
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Shooting kills UN official, wounds 2 others, in Somalia
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South African team to probe 'IDF abuses'
Team of judges, politicians aims to examine alleged human rights violations against Palestinians.
Asaf Shalev \
7/6/2008 11:09:57 PM
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Navy may downgrade procurement plans over budget constraints
Defense officials say navy mulling possibility of purchasing more Sa'ar 5-class missile ships instead of the new and advanced Littoral Combat Ship.
Yaakov Katz \
7/6/2008 11:10:16 PM
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Outgoing HRC head: Review Palestinian mandate
The current mandate of the special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories allows him to investigate human rights abuses committed by Israel only.
Daniel Kuhn \
7/6/2008 11:13:03 PM
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Police, medical officials: Bomb kills head of Sunni group south of Baghdad
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Sur Bahir building tentatively approved
Municipality may allow new construction; Israel prepares to seal homes of east Jerusalem terrorists.
Etgar Lefkovits and Abe Selig \
7/6/2008 11:35:04 PM