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Breaking News
 
Mideast peace efforts
PM to Kerry: Peace talks top Israel's agenda
"When there's a will, we'll find a way," Netanyahu tells secretary of state at start of Kerry's latest visit to region, aimed at kick-starting negotiations between Israel and Palestinians.
John Kerry and Binyamin Netanyahu meeting in Jerusalem, May 23, 2013.Photo:Amos Ben Gershom / GPO
Hezbollah supporters march in Beirut’s suburbs
France backs call to put Hezbollah on EU terror list
Official say Paris is ready to support British initiative to blac...
IAF F-15s refueling midflight [file]
Senate: US must back Israel in case of Iran strike
Vote passes 99-0 on resolution favoring US support.
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Barred from election, Rafsanjani lambasts Iran authorities
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Haredi family illegally crosses border into Jordan
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Peace talks tops agenda in Netanyahu-Kerry meeting
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'Price tag' vandals spray-paint vehicles in Gilo
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France backs call to put Hezbollah on EU terror list
PA hammers Israel at WHO annual assembly
Palestinian territories, Golan only sliver on the planet to gain a slot on World Health Organization's conference.
Peres to Sarkozy at breakfast: Friends are friends
Israeli president praises the former French president's continuous sympathy and support for Israel.
Soldier killed in London in suspected terror attack
Two suspected Islamists decapitate soldier; PM Cameron cuts short visit to France to convene national security meeting.
Is Israel in touch with Syria villagers?
New York Times report quotes unnamed Israel sources as saying that Jerusalem has maintained low-key contacts with Druze Syrians.
Is Israel in touch with Syria villagers?
New York Times report quotes unnamed Israel sources as saying that Jerusalem has maintained low-key contacts with Druze Syrians.
IAF chief warns 'surprise war' is potential threat
Eshel says S-300 Russian missile defense system "on the way" to Syria; adds chance of multi-arena conflict "substantial."
Shapira to investigate PM over foreign trips
State Comptroller to probe minister's controversial expenses.
High Court summons A-G over east J'lem property
Weinstein ordered to explain state’s position on using a 1950 property law to confiscate east J'lem properties from Arabs.
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Analysis & Features
Israeli restaurateur faces deportation from US
An image of Samy Bouzaglo, taken from the show Kitchen Nightmares.
Turkey translates Prophet's sayings for 21st Century
Islamic students reading the Koran [Illustrative]
With Hezbollah coffins, Syria now exporting conflict
Supporters of Hezbollah, carry the coffin during funeral in Nabi Sheet near Baalbeck May 20, 2013.
When haredim saved Jerusalem, despite the rabbis
haredi shadow silhouette 150
MORE HEADLINES
Police release portion of bank shooting video
Gov't bulldozers demolish 2 east Jerusalem homes
Israeli embassy slams Germany party over labeling
Non-Orthodox Jews can use mikvaot for conversion
Prosor angered by UNRWA’s map of 'Arab Palestine'
German minister: There is a chance for peace
Soldier killed in Golan mine accident to be buried
Friends of Syria demands Hezbollah, Iran withdraw
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Reforming the ports
JPOST EDITORIAL
 
Claims Conference leaders must resign now
ISI LEIBLER
 
A crisis over parking?
RICHARD MARCEAU
 
Forget ‘Start-up Nation,’ please
YITZHAK BRONSTEIN
 
Media Comment: The IBA’s ‘reformation'
YISRAEL MEDAD AND ELI POL...
 
Washington Watch: Is Hillary inevitable?
DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
 
Encountering Peace: Who is not a peace partner?
GERSHON BASKIN
 
Thanks to Kuperwasser al-Dura report, truth is on its way
PHILIPPE KARSENTY
 
Another battle of hearts and minds
NACHMAN SHAI
 
Jewish World
JA chairman Sharansky: Independent probe needed
Natan Sharansky calls for independent investigation of allegations against senior executives of the Claims Conference.
US Jewish groups help out after Oklahoma tornado
“Unfortunately, this isn’t the first nor will it be the last disaster to hit Oklahoma, so we’re setting up a fund to reflect that,” says Rabbi Vered Harris.
Berman: Claims Conference staff unaware of fraud
Claims Conference chairman denies to 'Post' of any knowledge of fraud within organization since 2001 probe.
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Premium Zone
Former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
Can Iran have a new president and a new direction?
By NEVILLE TELLER
A dark horse has entered the Iranian presidential election amidst widespread political dissidence.
an attack on Internet infrastructure
A neglected aspect of cyber warfare
By EADO HECHT
Though attention is usually focused on software aspects of the new cyber battlefield, a low-tech attack on the hardware infr
Lifestyle
Take me out to the cookies
These Ballpark cookies and Gooey cinnamon squares are some of our springtime favorites.
Dedicated to detail
Owner Amnon Ben-Yaakov has worked hard to ensure that Lulu Kitchen and Bar is not just another Tel Aviv bistro.
Wine Talk: The wine consultant
Gal Zohar joined Yotam Ottolenghi’s famous dining kingdom in London and has not looked back since.
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National News
Complaints lead ministry to examine math tests
Chief mathematics inspector becomes target of phone threats; Piron condemns "violent behavior."
Bar-Ilan honors Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Philanthropist and former Mossad chief among those receiving honorary doctorates.
Port reforms to begin with two tenders in July
Transportation Minister Katz announces 2 tenders for a private company to build a new port to be published on July 1.
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Main Article Picture Israel: Leading the Way
Israeli Hospitals are leaders in the fields of emergency, trauma and mass-casualty preparedness
Environment & Technology
Shalom: Gas exports to be capped at 40%
As companies explore, drill through Israel’s eastern Mediterranean waters, export allowances have become a topic of contention.
Smartphone app updates bus proximity in real time
The iPhone and Android app NetBus is the brainchild of four young men who came up with the idea during their army service.
Invasive beetle may cause trees to fall
Agriculture Ministry warns of falling trees due to infestation of the red palm weevil that consumes wood from the inside out.
Health & Science
J’lem to offer free checkups for hearing awareness
Every year, more and more young people are losing their hearing because of exposure to high decibels.
Jordan Red Cross tours J’lem women’s health clinic
Jordanian visitors tell Orthodox clinic brass that they are planning to open a similar clinic for women in the Hashemite kingdom soon.
‘I won’t let Bikur Cholim close,’ says Gamzu
Health Ministry director-general tells 'The Jerusalem Post' that hospital now being run "in an impressive manner."
Sports
Oscar Garcia walks out on Maccabi Tel Aviv
Spanish coach leaves team after winning championship in debut season ahead of July's Champions League 2nd qualifying round.
Mouthwatering Game 5’s to decide BSL quarters
Barak Netanya to face Hapoel Jerusalem in decisive fifth game, while Hapoel Eilat and Rishon Lezion will fight for semifinal spot.
Rising Team USA baseball star headed for Israel
Robert Scherl, who has combated Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, to be part of Team USA’s baseball team at 2013 Maccabiah.
Editor's Choice
Formula 1, UEFA, Maccabiah all on way to Jerusalem
Jerusalem is gearing up to host some world-class sports events so make sure to get your tickets ASAP so as not to
Wayne Federman coming back for laughs
The Los Angeles-based comedian tells the 'Post' he thinks Israelis make a good audience.
Syria’s rebels blame Putin for prolonged fight
Moscow seen as struggling for relevance as its Mideast grasp slips away.
Analysis: Words vs. pictures in al-Dura affair
It is not entirely clear whose interests are served by resurrecting the potent image of Muhammad al-Dura.
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