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Legislation to lower volume on mosques delayed for now
Joint List MK Yousef Jabareen: Bill is an "integral part of right-wing campaign against Arab citizens and their rights."
By JEREMY SHARON,Ariel Ben Solomon \
3/7/2016 12:19:17 AM
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Highest Knesset salaries don’t go to MKs
“Instead of the Knesset being a light of proper governance, it is divvying out scandalous bonuses to staff members who earn much more than MKs.”
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/7/2016 12:23:34 AM
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The Abuse of the First Amendment
By Benjamin Jaffe \
3/7/2016 12:39:52 AM
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12-year-old cyclist killed by bus in Holon
By BEN HARTMAN \
3/7/2016 12:28:06 AM
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APCs with Trophy system rolling off production lines
“The Namer with the Trophy system will form the highest level of protection for IDF soldiers and provide them with defense and a significant advantage on the battlefield.”
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/7/2016 12:41:41 AM
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Fish breeders protest Kahlon’s proposed reforms
Those in the fish-breeding industry argue that reforms do nothing to actually lower the price consumers pay, and rather hurt the Israeli fish industry.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
3/7/2016 12:48:34 AM
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An emotional – and a bit macabre – reunion
Together with terror victims they saved, Shaare Zedek Medical Center staffers cry, laugh and sing.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/7/2016 1:01:01 AM
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‘How could something like this happen in the 21st century?’
Yazidi and Kurdish delegation visits Yad Vashem and finds parallels with persecution by Islamic State.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/7/2016 6:40:21 AM
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‘Son of Sal’ sentenced to life for murdering 3 Brooklyn shopkeepers
By JTA \
3/7/2016 1:32:54 AM
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Netanyahu: Biden visit reflects strength of ties between US and Israel
The two leaders are expected to talk about Iran, Syria and the frozen Israeli-Palestinian peace process, although no new initiative on that front is expected during the visit.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/7/2016 1:50:45 AM
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PM advances bill against foes’ fund-raising
Likud MK Kisch: Prevent our elections from becoming like those in US.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/7/2016 1:55:51 AM
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IDF punishes commanders over Har Bracha attack
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/7/2016 2:31:16 AM
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Australian police respond to shooting, report of hostages at Sydney factory
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 3:26:37 AM
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Settlers to Germany: We won’t label our products
Jordan Valley Regional Council Head penned an angry letter to the German Ambassador Clemens von Goetze in which he said that the request was “discriminatory” and “politically motivated.”
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/7/2016 3:43:51 AM
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Greens grab derby spoils in dramatic fashion
Maccabi defeats Hapoel in back-and-forth Haifa showdown to move up to fourth place.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/7/2016 3:48:17 AM
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Hapoel stuns Maccabi in one-sided Tel Aviv derby
It made the most of a listless Maccabi display on Sunday to defeat the yellow-and-blue on the road.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/7/2016 3:50:36 AM
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Consolation wins soften pain of loss to Hungary
Nevertheless, Israel will be in danger of dropping to Group II for the first time since 2001 should it lose to Sweden in September.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/7/2016 3:52:41 AM
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Neo-Nazi party wins seats in Slovakia parliament for first time
By JTA \
3/7/2016 5:10:00 AM
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Ex-Marine chosen to direct US extradition efforts
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 6:49:16 AM
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The Power of Love
By YAD EZRA \
3/7/2016 7:56:59 AM
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Syria 'cease-fire': Lull before the storm
Gaps between the Gulf- and Turkey-backed Sunni rebels and the Assad regime, Iran and Hezbollah on the other, are likely too great to bridge.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
3/7/2016 8:08:43 AM
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WHAT IF:
Good News and Bad News
By Michael Jaron \
3/7/2016 1:22:52 PM
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Security forces arrest 14 Palestinians in West Bank overnight
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/7/2016 8:26:58 AM
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Report: Oxford students laughed at attacks on Parisian Jews
By SAM SOKOL \
3/7/2016 8:29:34 AM
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Iran economy minister: 0il sales to reach 2 million barrels per day soon
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 8:35:36 AM
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Report: Oxford students laughed at attacks on Parisian Jews
According to the 'Sunday Times', Labour Party club members called Jewish students 'Zios', dubbed the Auschwitz death camp 'a cash cow', sang about rockets being fired at Tel Aviv.
By SAM SOKOL \
3/7/2016 8:46:42 AM
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Sanders says being Jewish is 'essential' to who I am
By JTA \
3/7/2016 9:01:31 AM
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Bernie Sanders: Being Jewish is essential to who I am
Sanders made history last month when he became the first Jewish candidate to win a nominating election, in New Hampshire.
By JTA \
3/7/2016 9:11:03 AM
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Haredim to Netanyahu: We'll quit coalition if you recognize Reform Jews
By ARIK BENDER \
3/7/2016 9:11:41 AM
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Lena Dunham hospitalized, to undergo surgery
“So many women with this disease literally don’t have the option of time off and I won’t take it for granted.”
By JTA \
3/7/2016 9:28:17 AM
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Netanyahu facing crisis as haredim vow to quit over Western Wall pluralism
Netanyahu's coalition rests on a razor-thin 61-seat majority, which means that the departure of one party is enough to put his rule in peril.
By ARIK BENDER,JEREMY SHARON \
3/7/2016 9:31:47 AM
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An Israeli Paramedic on the Roads of Samaria
By Dovid Ben-Meir \
3/8/2016 12:08:13 PM
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Indonesian president calls on Islamic states to unite for 'Palestine'
“We must jointly face the situation; we have to fight it together."
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/7/2016 10:20:19 AM
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France says seizure of newspaper by Turkish authorities 'unacceptable'
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 10:25:11 AM
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How the US foiled a Black September plot to assassinate Golda Meir
In 2009, news reports revealed that the plot by the group, an offshoot of the Palestine Liberation Organization, was uncovered by the NSA.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/7/2016 11:18:24 AM
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Syria opposition signals will go to Geneva talks
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 11:26:55 AM
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Romanian President pledges solidarity with Israel against terrorism, anti-Semitism
Iohannis said that Romania attaches special importance to its relations with Israel.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/7/2016 11:56:54 AM
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Tunisian forces killed 21 militants during attack on border town
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 12:08:26 PM
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Carlos the Jackal says Switzerland protected the PLO
Switzerland last month began looking into whether a former government minister, now dead, had struck a covert deal with the PLO.
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 12:12:49 PM
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Motorist indicted who allegedly hit cop and ran
Police say that the background to the incident was criminal, and that they have ruled out a terror attack.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/7/2016 12:14:04 PM
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2,500-year-old seal from First Temple period unearthed in Jerusalem
‘Owner of seal was exceptional compared to other women of First Temple period: She had legal status allowing her to conduct business and possess property,’ says Antiquity Authority.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/7/2016 1:01:26 PM
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Analysis: Israel's next war with Hezbollah will be swifter and decisive
Hezbollah has the capability to rain thousands of rockets and missiles on Israel in one day.
By ALON BEN-DAVID \
3/7/2016 1:16:09 PM
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Putin, Sisi agree about need to fight terrorists in Libya, Yemen
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 1:26:39 PM
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WATCH: A drone's eye view of a sprawling European migrant camp
Leaders are set to discuss the closure of the Balkan route through Greece for the migrants, affecting the thousands on the Greece-Macedonia border.
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 1:31:42 PM
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Putin, Sisi agree about need to fight terrorists in Libya, Yemen
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 1:41:15 PM
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Cameron: Britain will not join common EU asylum system
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 1:53:58 PM
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Terror victim's wife spars with state over characterization of husband's death
Decision will impact what is written on Tuvia Yanai Weissman's gravestone's epitaph.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
3/7/2016 2:11:28 PM
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US targets Islamic State in Syria, Iraq with 18 strikes
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 2:31:45 PM
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Israel Air Force fires air defense missiles in attack simulation
Channel 10 said Patriot missiles were fired from Palmahim airbase south of Rishon Lezion.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/7/2016 2:49:05 PM
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Report: ISIS gunmen stage mutiny, kill local commander in de facto capital
According to the reports, Abu Ali al-Tunisi, the commander of the military wing of ISIS' northern Syria branch, was killed by his former charges.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/7/2016 2:50:23 PM
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Today in History: Antoninus and the heroes of Beitar
Roman emperor "came like a blessing" to the Jews after the Great Revolt.
By BENJAMIN GLATT \
3/7/2016 2:50:26 PM
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Are Bibi's Days Numbered?
By Batya Medad \
3/7/2016 3:07:56 PM
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Abdullah: 'Israeli violations on Temple Mount dangerously increased lately'
The king stated: "As the defender of Jerusalem's holy places, Jordan acted and will keep acting against Israeli violations until east Jerusalem will be liberated from Israeli occupation."
By MAAYAN GROISMAN \
3/7/2016 3:10:51 PM
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Singapore's UOB partners with Israel's OurCrowd to boost Asian start-ups
Singapore's United Overseas Bank said it would invest $10 million in Israel-headquartered crowdfunding platform.
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 3:24:37 PM
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Starving animals up for sale at Gaza zoo
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 3:38:54 PM
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Stone-throwers pelt tourist group outside Jerusalem church; woman wounded
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/7/2016 3:58:52 PM
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Knesset factions condemn Gulf Arab states for blacklisting Hezbollah
Hadash and Balad slam the move to label Hezbollah a terrorist organization.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/7/2016 3:59:12 PM
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Netanyahu: Israel protects Europe from Middle East radicalism
PM tells visiting Romanian President Werner Iohannis that Israel is a "beacon of democracy" that protects the world from dangers such as Iran, ISIS.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/7/2016 4:11:48 PM
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UK police: Islamic State looking for spectacular attacks
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 4:52:21 PM
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The Jerusalem Post's top 5 stories of March 7
The IDF prepares surprises for Hezbollah, ISIS faces a mutiny, Arab MKs against Gulf State's labeling of Hezbollah as a terrorist group, and more.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/7/2016 4:56:09 PM
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Madrid mayor joins movement against anti-Semitism
The Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain expresses its gratitude to the mayor of Madrid for joining the international initiative to combat anti-Semitism.
By MARION FISCHEL \
3/8/2016 9:10:36 AM
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UK police: Islamic State seeking 'spectacular attacks' on West
"What we are now seeing in recent months...is the broadening of the threat...going from that narrow focus on police and military and symbols of the state to something much broader," says UK police.
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 5:15:56 PM
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Russia says registered 8 Syria ceasefire violations in last 24 hours
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 5:33:04 PM
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Police to investigate artist who put flag in his behind at 'Haaretz' conference
Investigation was opened Monday after police received a complaint about the act.
By BEN HARTMAN \
3/7/2016 5:35:23 PM
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MKs: Jewish Identity branch should not be in IDF rabbinate
“This is about character of the IDF, not just about the IDF rabbinate and the Jewish Identity department."
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/7/2016 6:11:54 PM
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Police: Blood of teenage murder suspect found on knives at crime scene
Shiri’s attorney Gil Friedman said that his client continues to deny any involvement in the murder.
By BEN HARTMAN \
3/7/2016 6:27:29 PM
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Labor courts going after more sexual harassment cases
While in 2013, only 35 sexual harassment cases were filed in the labor courts, in 2014 the number rose to 46 cases and in 2015 it had jumped to 59 cases.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/7/2016 6:38:22 PM
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Japanese tourist wounded in stone-throwing attack outside Jerusalem church
"At the time [of the attack] I was praying and I didn't understand what had hit me," says 69-year-old woman hurt in incident outside the Old City's St. Anne's Church.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/7/2016 6:49:30 PM
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Beersheba woman murdered in front of three children
By BEN HARTMAN \
3/7/2016 6:57:27 PM
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Knife found on Palestinian woman planning West Bank attack
The suspect admitted that she intended to carry out a terror attack against security forces under initial investigation.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/7/2016 7:09:08 PM
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Monitor: Islamist fighters attack Syrian government forces south of Aleppo
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 7:09:26 PM
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Dr. Yitzhak Kadman stepping down from National Council for the Child after 30 years
Kadman said that following his retirement he will first "take time for rest, reflection and rehabilitation of the body and soul that need relaxation."
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/7/2016 7:20:31 PM
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BDS events in Vienna city-funded building cancelled
“The city of Vienna rejects boycott calls against the State of Israel and the association BDS-Austria receives no funding from the city of Vienna.”
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
3/7/2016 7:50:41 PM
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Netanyahu: Gulf States' decision to blacklist Hezbollah a sign of improving ties with Israel
PM pans Israeli Arab MKs' condemnation of Hezbollah terror listing.
By LAHAV HARKOV,Ariel Ben Solomon \
3/7/2016 7:51:35 PM
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US says to release data of casualties from counter-terror strikes
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 8:26:03 PM
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New York, Nu York: Yes, It's Kosher
By ELLEN LEVITT \
3/7/2016 8:32:13 PM
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Cuba and all that jazz
Although steeped in Latin music Villafranca also got plenty of training in the classical sphere, and today he marries the music of Cuba with the rich and wide ranging textures and sounds.
By BARRY DAVIS \
3/7/2016 8:45:23 PM
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L’Chaim!
Raise your glasses at the fifth annual Jerusalem Kosher Wine Festival.
By JESSICA VRAZILEK \
3/7/2016 8:49:20 PM
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Opposition MKs mock Likud for not building in settlement blocs
Lapid dares Likud to freeze isolated settlements, build in blocs.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN,MICHAEL WILNER \
3/7/2016 9:00:21 PM
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Richard Lakin’s inspiring vision
The evil of terrorism does not discriminate, striking down the very best of people.
By MICAH LAKIN AVNI \
3/7/2016 9:06:20 PM
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Steamrolling toward autocracy
Erdogan is in the driver’s seat, steamrolling not just freedom of the press in Turkey but also the EU’s credibility in the face of accusations of “falling silent” on Turkish abuses.
By ESTI JUDAH \
3/7/2016 9:11:45 PM
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An Israeli-Palestinian lawmaker does not value the lives of his own people
The present situation is truly quite sad.
By STEPHEN G. DONSHIK \
3/7/2016 9:14:32 PM
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MKs spar over best date to honor aliya
Legislation to mark a day in honor aliya and immigrants, that was nearly a consensus among Zionist parties, became unexpectedly controversial.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/7/2016 9:16:06 PM
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Borderline Views: Seeking alternatives to the two-state solution
Is it possible to envisage some form of power sharing between two peoples, one within each maintains its own national status?
By DAVID NEWMAN \
3/7/2016 9:19:07 PM
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The two-state solution and 2,000 barrels of herring
The atrophying two-state concept will continue to fester until Israel, supported by allies who understand the realities of the Middle East, takes a realistic initiative.
By JAY SHAPIRO \
3/7/2016 9:22:28 PM
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Terra Incognita: The endlessly collapsing Palestinian Authority
The thing about bureaucracies like the PA is that once they are created, they don’t vote themselves out of existence.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/7/2016 9:26:44 PM
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No Holds Barred: The vile comparisons of Donald Trump to Hitler
Comparing Trump to Hitler is utterly abhorrent.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
3/7/2016 9:30:52 PM
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Simon Wiesenthal Center praises Twitter for cracking down on ISIS use
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 9:39:30 PM
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March 8th: What’s Biden want?
I pray that Mr. Biden comes with a different message than the one I fear.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
3/7/2016 9:43:11 PM
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Simon Wiesenthal Center lauds Twitter for cracking down on ISIS use
The international Jewish human rights organization gives Twitter a grade of "B" in a report card of social networking companies' efforts to fight online activity by militant groups.
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 9:46:04 PM
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OC Southern Command ejects commander of Desert Reconnaissance Battalion
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/7/2016 9:48:07 PM
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White House surprised Netanyahu nixed meeting with Obama
PM will address the AIPAC conference via satellite.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,MICHAEL WILNER \
3/7/2016 11:15:28 PM
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Our World: The subversion of American Evangelicals
The largest Evangelical communities remain solidly supportive of Israel, and their size dwarfs that of the rising forces of replacement theology and its concomitant hatred of Israel.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
3/7/2016 10:04:16 PM
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Jerusalem Post Editorial: Celebrating haredi women
The working haredi woman is the one who brings modernity into the household.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/7/2016 10:06:54 PM
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Kishon River is going online
The monitoring station, which was installed in 2001 and updated over the years, measures water quality 24 hours a day based on a number of parameters.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
3/7/2016 10:14:45 PM
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US State Department: US takes North Korea nuclear threats seriously
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 10:18:08 PM
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UTJ threatens not to vote with government if Western Wall plan is implemented
The party’s threat is the culmination of more than a month of seething anger among the haredi political and rabbinic leadership over the agreement to create a pluralist prayer area.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/7/2016 10:19:53 PM
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Syrian opposition slams Nusra Front for attacking secular revolution flag
Al-Qaida's branch in Syria storms demonstration in support of Syrian revolution in the northern province of Idlib.
By MAAYAN GROISMAN \
3/7/2016 10:30:23 PM
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Europe must share refugee burden with Turkey - UNHCR chief
By REUTERS \
3/7/2016 11:45:49 PM