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Palestine, ISIS flags banned from Eurovision song contest

The European Broadcasting Union's guidelines on spectator conduct includes an 'official flag policy.'

NYT: Israel denies waiting for Obama successor to strike defense aid deal

Israel wants $4b. to $4.5b. in aid in a new agreement to replace the current memorandum of understanding, or MOU, which expires in 2018.

Analysis: Are US, Israel winning or losing newest cyber battles

As part of its “cyber bomb,” the US has placed implants within ISIS’s networks so it can mimic their behaviors and orders.

Police suspect Ma'aleh Adumim man shot and killed terminally ill wife, before killing self

According to police, the couple was "normative."

Senior Israeli official: Chemical weapons capability for ISIS is a red line

There have been multiple reports of ISIS using chemical weapons in battle in Syria.

Israeli-American restaurateur’s book ‘Zahav’ winner of prestigious award

“Zahav” is part-cookbook and part-memoir.

Gal-On endorses Berko to head key Knesset panel

Zehava Gal-On endorsed Anat Berko for the chairmanship of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

After 53 years, MKs call for emergency meeting to discuss upgrading Dimona nuclear reactor

Built in 1963 using technology acquired from France, the lifetime of the reactor – officially known as the Nuclear Research Center–Negev – is 40 years, according the manufacturer’s specifications.

Analysis: Asymmetric conflict against sub-state jihadist foes will define 21st century war

The defense establishments of Israel, the US and other Western nations will be cooperating with one another for many years to come.

Matthew Bronfman: Government’s policies have pushed Diaspora away

Many in the American Jewish community have said they felt torn between Israel and the United States during the past year.

Mimouna all night long

Celebrations to continue past 11 p.m. on Saturday

Leket CEO: Government must plan for food rescue

Israel wastes some 2.45 million tons of food annually, constituting 35 percent of domestic food production. In 2015, this waste cost NIS 18 billion.

Katz: We can’t count on US at UN

Intelligence Services Minister tells ‘Post’ he is ready to be PM.

J’lem wraps up first place and home court in postseason

Rajkovic suspended following Sakhnin brawl

Maccabi TA goalkeeper banned for three matches after pushing coach Abuksis, to miss match vs Beersheba

Memories of my dad

Rabbi Daniel Beller’s daughter reflects on ‘a truly outstanding human being’

UK Labor Party suspends MP Naz Shah who said Israel 'should be relocated to America'

The suspension came after British Prime Minister David Cameron called for her removal and Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn called her comments "offensive and unacceptable."

Police slammed for questioning reporter critical of mayor of Jerusalem

Army Radio reporter Michael Shemesh published a report headlined “Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Suspected of Inappropriate Conduct”.

The Jerusalem Post's top 5 stories of April 27

Two Palestinians shot and killed after an attempted stabbing, Jewish US Air Force General nominated for highest-ranking position, Herzog accuses 'macho' government of enabling Hamas and more.

Jews ascending Temple Mount are instigating war, ultra-Orthodox MK says

MK Moshe Gafni says that Jewish law prohibits Jews from ascending the Mount and says such provocations give ammunition to Muslim extremists.

Comrades in arms: FIDF holds Passover Seder for Israeli combat soldiers

Some 460 troops from the IDF's Givati Brigade and Combat Engineering Corps alongside top military brass took part in the celebratory event in Ashkelon.

Pro-Netanyahu tabloid cited as Israel downgraded to 'partially free press'

In its annual report on press freedom, Freedom House says that 'Israel Hayom' newspaper’s business model 'endangered the stability of other media outlets.'

'No comparison between Holocaust and Nakba,' says Israeli Arab MK

Zionist Union MK Zouheir Bahloul is scheduled to speak at an alternative Holocaust remembrance ceremony in Tel Aviv.

Tensions run amok as Mac TA, Sakhnin brawl in rematch

Sinai Says: New horizons open up for Casspi following breakthrough season

Maccabi Tel Aviv back to winning ways in BSL

Politicians explore country during Passover break

“Go out and tour our beautiful, developing country during Hol Hamoed,” the prime minister encouraged Israelis.

First-ever ‘Geek PicNic’ transforms Jerusalem park into futuristic wonderland

‘It’s an amusement park of technology, science and arts,’ says Israeli organizer

US adopts IDF tactic to warn civilians before bombing ISIS in Iraq

The controversial tactic consists of firing a warning missile above or near an intended target, to give residents time to flee before the real strike.

UNSC rejects Israeli jurisdiction on Golan as 'null and void'

A number of Security Council members had already criticized Netanyahu’s statement last week, which he made when the cabinet held its weekly meeting on the Golan Heights.