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Explosions heard in northern Syria - local reports
By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV \
10/7/2019 12:11:16 AM
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Portugal's PM Costa says he won election, to stick to pact with far-left
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 2:28:01 AM
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PA accepts Israeli money despite anti-'Pay-for-Slay' law
Israel's anti-"Pay-for-Slay" law says the state must deduct the amount of money that the PA pays terrorists and families of what they call "martyrs" from the tax revenue that Israel gives the PA.
By RACHEL WOLF \
10/7/2019 3:30:10 AM
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AOC accuses Trump of antisemitism over his attacks on Schiff
“It’s wrong. It’s harmful. And his bigotry is reflective of the white supremacist base he relies on for political gain,” she also tweeted.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
10/7/2019 11:11:56 AM
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Connecticut rabbi found guilty of sexually assaulting former student
Four second-degree sexual assault charges were dropped since the statute of limitations on the accusations had expired.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
10/7/2019 3:15:50 AM
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Sanders had heart attack, released from hospital his campaign confirms
Sanders, 78, was released from a hospital in Las Vegas on Friday, three days after experiencing chest pains and having two stents inserted for an artery blockage.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
10/7/2019 2:02:50 PM
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Jewish inmate claims judge was antisemitic, wins stay of execution
In May, Halprin said in an appeal that the judge who sentenced him in 2003, Vickers Cunningham, referred to him using anti-Semitic slurs, including “f****n’ Jew” and “g*****n k**e.”
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
10/7/2019 3:34:54 AM
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Trump allies pressed Ukraine over gas firm - AP
The group reportedly touted connections to Giuliani and Trump while trying to install new management at the top of Ukraine’s massive state gas company.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
10/7/2019 4:28:01 AM
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Caroline Glick: Liberal Jews embrace progressivism, can't defend Judaism
In June, the New York Police Department released a report on crime from Januay-May 2019 and it showed that antisemitic crimes rose by 90%.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/7/2019 5:52:25 AM
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Car chase turns into fatal accident on Route 6
Police are currently searching for a second suspect that was reportedly in the passenger's seat.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
10/7/2019 5:34:44 AM
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N. Korean fishing boat, Japanese patrol boat collide in Sea of Japan
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 5:47:43 AM
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Trump amps up complaints, says Pelosi may be guilty of treason
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 6:00:22 AM
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Eagles' Wings Evangelical org hosts day of Prayer for Jerusalem peace
Eagles’ Wings Executive Director Bishop Robert Stearns who has brought more than 10,000 Evangelical Christians to Israel to date lead the trip.
By RACHEL WOLF \
10/7/2019 6:03:10 PM
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White House says U.S. not involved in Turkish operation in Northern Syria
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 6:45:11 AM
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Solomon Tekah's sister makes aliyah
During the Shiva, Minister Uri Ariel first heard that Solomon's sister, Masrat Verika, was waiting on approval to make an aliyah along with her two children, Habtamo and Tadillo.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
10/7/2019 5:09:45 PM
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Fire broke out at factory, no injuries
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/7/2019 7:28:41 AM
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Turkish "safe zone" in Syria targets terrorist elements - Erdogan spokesman
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 7:59:26 AM
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Canada's Trudeau, recovering after blackface scandal, faces key debate
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 8:01:35 AM
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Trump gives green light to Turkey to take over Syria, displace U.S. partners
The White House looks at the overall picture in eastern Syria, not as one in which the US fought and sacrificed alongside Kurdish partner forces, but as a simple transactional issue.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
10/7/2019 11:52:47 AM
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Hong Kong journalist hit by petrol bomb recovering in hospital
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 8:34:44 AM
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At least two die, 22 rescued from migrant boat off Sicily
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 8:52:52 AM
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Israelis sacrifice chickens to atone for their sins - watch
Kapparot involves the transfer of one's sins to something outside oneself in a short but elaborate process.
By OMRI RON,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/7/2019 2:48:32 PM
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Iraqi PM Abdul Mahdi discusses recent protests in phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 9:44:50 AM
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U.S. pullout in Syria shows failure to meet commitments: Kurdish-led SDF
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 9:48:26 AM
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U.S. entrepreneur Arcuri refuses to answer questions about intimacy with Boris Johnson
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 9:59:50 AM
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Israeli blood cancer treatment could also kill solid tumors - new study
Lead researcher Dr. Yaron Carmi believes that the treatment will be available within two years for human trials and compassionate use.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
10/7/2019 12:12:41 PM
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Turkey says it is determined to clear Syrian border of militants, assure security
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 10:22:48 AM
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IDF soldier: Gay people deserve a bullet in the head
Soldiers on base in Haifa made homophobic remarks towards another LGBTQ soldier. "The IDF leads a zero tolerance policy towards offenses that harm the value of human dignity," the military responded.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/7/2019 12:48:50 PM
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Government report: 28% increase in cancer-linked air pollution in 2018
Caused by burning of landfill waste, according to the report. However, emissions from the industrial Haifa Bay area – traditionally a major source of pollution – continued to decrease.
By EYTAN HALON \
10/7/2019 1:21:50 PM
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PA wipes peace agreements from schoolbooks, encourages incitement and intolerance
The Palestinian Authority removed all mention of any agreements or meetings with Israel, with the exception of the Oslo Accords, in which Israel is mentioned in a negative light.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
10/7/2019 8:41:00 PM
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Fifteen people killed in Baghdad clashes between security forces and protesters
The government has agreed to increase subsidized housing for the poor, stipends for the unemployed and training programs and loan initiatives for youth.
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 10:58:47 AM
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Erdogan says U.S. troops started withdrawal from northeast Syria after Trump call
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 11:09:55 AM
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Yom Kippur War veteran: Emotional consequences to trauma
After 46 years, Prof. Yuval Neria is helping war veterans like himself through innovative research in Israel and abroad.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
10/7/2019 5:39:02 PM
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Turkey has strength to eliminate terrorism without allies -senior official
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 11:48:09 AM
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Sara Netanyahu does not attend her hearing to present evidence
The state attorney's office is investigating the involvement of the Prime Minister's Residence housekeeper Efi Azulai.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
10/7/2019 10:08:36 PM
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Turkish ship to begin drilling south of Cyprus by Tuesday -minister
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 12:24:03 PM
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London police arrest 21 climate change protesters as mass action starts
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 12:26:30 PM
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Iran calls on Iraqi people to preserve unity, show restraint - TV
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 12:27:43 PM
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U.N. calls for protecting civilians in northeast Syria
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 12:29:49 PM
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Submarine Affair breaks back into political calendar with a splash
Ganor himself was originally the key state's witness in the affair, providing incriminating information against many of the prime minister's top aides.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/7/2019 8:51:37 PM
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Yemeni govt, separatists close to deal on ending Aden stand-off - sources
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 1:00:55 PM
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Wrestling in Israel takes a cinematic platform
“I just want to say how excited I am... [to] be coming to Israel,” Gunn said in a video posted to IPWA’s official Facebook page.
By AARON REICH \
10/7/2019 2:30:38 PM
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Democratic contender Bernie Sanders vows to eject money from U.S. elections
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 1:08:48 PM
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Erdan: Arabs pull out knives instead of legally solving issues
The minister spoke against "Arab culture", saying: "A mother can give her approval to her son to murder the sister because she is dating a man who the family does not like."
By ARIK BENDER/MAARIV \
10/7/2019 7:08:45 PM
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Israeli insurance start-up becomes latest 'unicorn' with $250m. round
Other leading investors to date have included Redpoint Ventures, Nationwide, Markel, American Express Ventures, Ribbit Capital, TLV Partners, Group 11 and Zeev Ventures.
By EYTAN HALON \
10/7/2019 10:00:52 PM
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60 percent of Israelis intend to fast on Yom Kippur
Right-wing Israelis are far more likely to fast, pray on Yom Kippur than left-wingers.
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/7/2019 5:13:26 PM
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Palestinians protest Facebook ‘bias favoring Israel’
Journalists, activists launch campaign against alleged violations of user freedoms by social media platform.
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
10/7/2019 2:25:18 PM
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Liberman: If I'm offered PM rotation, I'll say 'go to hell'
Liberman slings insults at Netanyahu, Likud ministers in a pre-Yom Kippur interview.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/7/2019 8:14:59 PM
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Netanyahu says cooperation with Russia 'critical' with U.S. to leave Syria
Netanyahu made the comments at a holiday toast with workers in his office, during which he relayed that he just had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
By HERB KEINON \
10/7/2019 8:18:51 PM
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Turkey says will provide services to areas taken from YPG milita in northeast Syria
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 2:41:49 PM
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Female combat soldiers in light infantry units to be exempt from reserves
IDF says female combat soldiers in co-ed units "called up for missions based on operational needs.”
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
10/7/2019 5:37:49 PM
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FM Katz, IDF clash on Twitter over security cabinet leak
Analysts said that the Twitter feud showed the complicated and tenuous relationship between the IDF and the political echelon.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/7/2019 8:28:02 PM
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Haredim in tech: 50 shades of black
Haredim in tech: A quiet but quick revolution where diversity wins the day.
By ELIANA RUDEE \
10/8/2019 12:23:28 AM
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Shtayyeh: We received NIS 1.5 billion from Israel
"Crisis surrounding tax revenues remains unresolved"
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
10/7/2019 6:08:33 PM
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Eagles Wings $10,000 Gift Exceeds Meir Panim’s Campaign Goal for Holocaust Survivors
A massive Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem took place in Israel’s capital on Sunday.
By MEIR PANIM \
10/15/2019 10:39:07 AM
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'There is going to be a war tonight' - Israel opens Yom Kippur War archive
Moshe Dayan: ‘What am I most afraid of in my heart? That the State of Israel will eventually be left with insufficient weapons to defend itself’
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
10/7/2019 8:17:16 PM
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Yom Kippur War: The veterans who heal
Meeting challenges through change and adversity after the traumatic Yom Kippur War.
By DAVID BRUMMER \
10/7/2019 4:01:12 PM
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Gazan dies of wounds sustained during March of Return in February
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/7/2019 4:19:29 PM
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Celebrating the High Holidays with the Jews of Siberia
Despite living in one of the farthest corners of the world, the People of the Book in Siberia are flourishing.
By ANNIKA HERNROTH-ROTHSTEIN \
10/8/2019 7:05:47 AM
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1,200 IDF soldiers race ahead of Yom Kippur, brigade's 50th anniversary
1,200 soldiers and officers took part in race commemorating 50th anniversary of the 188th armored brigade and it's role during the 1973 war
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
10/7/2019 8:13:40 PM
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Isaac Herzog: Modern Jewish challenges are safety, freedom, connection
For the past 90 years, The Jewish Agency has advocated for the security, freedom
and connectivity of world Jewry.
By NOA AMOUYAL \
10/8/2019 7:09:22 AM
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Lindsey Graham, Nikki Haley on Trump's Syria plan: Disaster in the making
"The Kurds fought with us, but were paid massive amounts of money and equipment to do so. They have been fighting Turkey for decades," Trump said in a series of tweets.
By REUTERS,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/8/2019 12:53:55 AM
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German-Israeli research tackles deadly Ebola disease
A recent outbreak in West Africa killed over 11,000 people.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
10/7/2019 6:10:51 PM
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Shabbat Project: 'Shabbat is stealing a day out of life to live'
“In the rush of modern-day technology and crisis of attention, Shabbat puts aside distractions and allows us to connect with God."
By DAVID BRUMMER \
10/8/2019 7:17:06 AM
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Bank of Israel keeps interest rate unchanged, hints at future cut
Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron stated that the decision to keep the interest rate unchanged "was not easy, and was not unanimous."
By EYTAN HALON \
10/7/2019 10:04:11 PM
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Jewish resilience: The fight to keep Yom Kippur during dark times
Jews imprisoned in ghettos and concentration camps still found several ways throughout that time to mark Yom Kippur.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
10/7/2019 5:21:25 PM
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The Yom Kippur War: Glimmers of humanity in a brutal battle
Reflections on life from both sides of the conflict.
By ABRAHAM RABINOVICH \
10/8/2019 7:20:46 AM
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Rabbis mourn lack of tolerance in Sweden after anti-circumcision vote
Last week, the Swedish Center Party voted by a majority of 314-166 at its annual meeting to work to fight the non-medical circumcision of boys.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
10/7/2019 7:11:41 PM
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Unit 669 alum Bar Reuven spent years training to save lives, not take them
Humanitarians in uniform
By NOA AMOUYAL \
10/8/2019 7:24:00 AM
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Can Israel trust the U.S. after Syria withdrawal?
An erratic Washington, even one that appears more pro-Israel than previous administration, leaves more questions than answers. Israel’s enemies exploit that kind of uncertainty.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
10/7/2019 6:08:56 PM
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On Yom Kippur, praying with intention
How to access your infinity and create the life you desire.
By YOCHEVED RINDENOW-KALEV \
10/8/2019 7:25:36 AM
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Yom Kippur 5780: An opportunity to choose life
“The basic question is this: Given human nature, are any of us really capable of change?...
By DAVID GOLINKIN \
10/8/2019 5:12:52 PM
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After UAE talks, Lebanon's Hariri hopes for "good announcement"
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 6:27:53 PM
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Seeking atonement from a father long gone
But given our tribe’s rich history of (justified) paranoia, I wondered that if Benni’s grandparents or great-grandparents had met me some 75 years ago, would they have shunned me, if not worse?
By TOM TUGEND \
10/7/2019 6:31:11 PM
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You can now take a bite of whiskey with Glenlivet's 'capsule collection'
Many compared the cocktail capsules to an internet phenomenon last year when people ate Tide Pods laundry detergent capsules, while others compared them to Gushers.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/7/2019 6:50:31 PM
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German publisher calls on Merkel to sanction Iran’s regime for Israel’s security
Major Berlin paper’s publisher says appeasement toward Iran not working.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
10/7/2019 7:25:51 PM
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Trump doubles down on decision to withdraw U.S. troops from military engagements
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 6:41:53 PM
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France says U.S. pull out, Turkish offensive in Syria could strengthen Islamic State
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 7:48:53 PM
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Trump threatens Turkey with 'extremely decimated economy' over Syria
US President Donald Trump said he would pull 50 American special forces troops from northeastern Syria on Sunday.
By REUTERS \
10/8/2019 4:32:02 AM
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U.S. official says planned Turkish incursion into Syria 'very bad idea'
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 7:47:30 PM
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U.S. says does not endorse, won't help, Turkish offensive in Syria
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 7:23:26 PM
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Iraq protests are 'real war' with U.S. - Khamenei IRGC representative
"There is a real war with America in Iraq. They want to prevent the Iraqi people from being similar to the Iranian revolutionists and to stop the PMF from defending its country."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/7/2019 8:11:10 PM
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IDF court extends detention of ‘tortured’ Palestinian suspect while in hospital
Last week, an IDF court rejected Arbid’s defense lawyers’ request to release him from the status of being a detainee on the grounds that he was at least temporarily in a coma.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/7/2019 9:04:24 PM
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U.N. chief calls for restraint in northeast Syria
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 7:50:37 PM
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One year after Barkan attack families say time has not dimmed the loss
Ziv Hajbi, 35, a father of three, and Kim Levengrond-Yehezkel, 28, a mother of one small son, were shot to death in the office of the Alon group where they worked.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/7/2019 8:13:52 PM
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U.S. expects Turkey to take over IS fighters if Kurdish militia forced to withdraw
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 8:18:27 PM
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Russian defense minister held talks by phone with U.S. counterpart
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 8:20:30 PM
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Prime Minister Netanyahu's pre-indictment hearings end
The final indictment decision will be delivered by mid-December.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/7/2019 10:05:48 PM
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Three atonement-worthy diplomatic gaffes
Here are three diplomatic faux pas which – on this day – those who committed them might want to bear in mind.
By HERB KEINON \
10/7/2019 9:24:41 PM
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Lebanese officials speak out against Hezbollah's control over country
"The irony is that they want to challenge and threaten the world and then ask it for help and money."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/7/2019 9:12:05 PM
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Flawlessly projecting humanity in art at Suzanne Dellal
By ORA BRAFMAN \
10/7/2019 9:20:09 PM
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IDF Chief of Staff: We will not allow harm to befall the State of Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/7/2019 9:28:41 PM
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Iraq president Salih condemns attacks on protesters and media in TV speech
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 9:40:18 PM
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Avi Nesher’s ‘Taxman’ gets reissue
1999 digitally restored cult film to be screened at Haifa fest
By HANNAH BROWN \
10/7/2019 9:48:13 PM
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UAE to lift Lebanon travel ban from Tuesday
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 9:50:54 PM
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Iran charges famous Kurdish singer with being gay, faces execution
"Well known Iranian Kurdish singer, Mohsen Lorestani was charged with ‘corruption on earth’ by a court in Tehran for posting ‘immoral’ content on social media."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
10/8/2019 12:09:59 AM
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Grapevine: Between politics and prayers
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
10/7/2019 9:57:10 PM
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After Trump abandons Kurds, Israel knows it can’t rely on anyone
Trump's decision must also be seen within the context of the Iranian-backed attacks last month on the Saudi oil facilities, and the deafening lack of an American response.
By HERB KEINON \
10/7/2019 10:24:46 PM
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The Lounge with Michal Galanti: October 8, 2019
Businessman Moshe Peterburg, who is the only Israeli on the Middle East and Africa Procurement Committee at the Tate Modern, spent Rosh Hashanah in London.
By MICHAL GALANTI \
10/7/2019 10:19:56 PM
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Amber alert for Israeli butter successful
Tnuva might be saving China from threats to its authoritarian leadership by exporting dairy products.
By HAROLD GOLDMEIER \
10/7/2019 10:25:11 PM
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Background checks for the 21st century
The recent shooting sprees in the US led President Donald Trump to look into changing the law to include preliminary background checks for gun buyers.
By OTNIEL AFEK \
10/7/2019 10:32:05 PM
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Syrian sources claim Turkey attacked in Iraq, not Syria
The attacks come after the US announced that it would withdraw from Syria as Turkey prepares for a military operation to create a "safe zone" in northern Syria.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
10/8/2019 12:14:35 PM
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Miriam Peretz urges sides to form unity government
"I wish that Peretz had been the candidate for prime minister."
By DAVID GEFFEN \
10/7/2019 10:37:16 PM
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Jewish leaders’ attraction to dictators
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took to the upscale Peninsula Hotel to meet with a group of American Jewish leaders. For American Jews, that such a meeting occurred at all is humiliating.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
10/7/2019 10:41:02 PM
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Where our fingers should point this Yom Kippur
On the eve of Yom Kippur, it may be worthwhile to read Maimonides’ analysis of how we can all improve our behavior.
By AVI WEISS \
10/7/2019 10:46:54 PM
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What Israeli politicians would say if they apologized
It is said that on Yom Kippur, God forgives sins between man and God but, sins between man and man need to be forgiven by the victims themselves.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
10/7/2019 11:05:53 PM
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WATCH: Yom Kippur eve prayers at the Western Wall
Tens of thousands of people pray melodiously in annual Selichot service.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/8/2019 1:41:02 AM
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U.S. authorities protecting whistleblower in Trump-Ukraine matter -source
By REUTERS \
10/7/2019 11:15:06 PM
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In memory of Michal
What made Sela’s death stand out was the fact that she and her husband weren’t immigrants or minorities, but seemingly a normal couple without any indication of domestic strife.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
10/7/2019 11:27:25 PM
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IDF arrests Palestinian with a weapon and ammunition in Samaria
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/8/2019 12:06:14 AM