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ANALYSIS: Bulldozing the bulldozer

MEET THE AMBASSADOR: The importance of independence

Slovenian Ambassador Barbara Susnik says her main mission is to enhance political dialogue.

Levy all but set on lineup for Italy World Cup qualifier

Israelis vie for medals at flag football championships; National tackle team loses to Italy

The Israeli men are currently slated to play in Group B in a 16-team tournament.

Shabbat crisis causes transportation chaos, political turmoil

The fate of the transportation minister is up in air due to his feud with the prime minister; No trains between Tel Aviv and Haifa until 7 p.m. today.

Bejart Ballet Lausanne to open new dance season at Israel Opera

The first program will boast four works representing the past and present of the company.

This Israeli life

‘Israel Story’ brings its slice-of-life radio initiative to the Mekudeshet Festival in Jerusalem

MK's lash out over consequences of terminated Shabbat construction

The Israeli political party, Yesh Atid, has opened a website to assist stranded citizens on Saturday night and Sunday following Netanyahu's decision to cancel railway construction work on Shabbat.

Israeli designer's glass bridge in China so popular it closes due to overcrowding

The glass bridge in China that was designed by an Israeli architect temporarily closed due to the need for improvement and updating the structure caused by overcrowding.

School for Arab, Israeli students a shelter of calm coexistence amid geopolitical storm

"We don’t see people as an Arab kid or a Jewish kid, we just see them as friends who are equal," says student at Jerusalem’s Hand in Hand School.

Analysis: Israel elevates the ICC over the United Nations

If Netanyahu grants a request by the ICC Prosecutor to send representatives to meet with Israel and the PA in the coming weeks it could be a game-changer.

Boy kidnapped by Israeli mom in 2006 to reunite with Belgian father

17-year-old was reunited with father last month after eight years in which his mother had allegedly kept him hidden from authorities in haredi Orthodox circles in Israel.

Political crisis over Shabbat work reemerges as Netanyahu halts train construction

PMO accuses Transportation Minister Katz of "deliberating attempting to create an unnecessary crisis with the ultra-Orthodox to destabilize the government."

Herzl Shaul, father of fallen soldier Oron Shaul, dies at 54

Hertzl Shaul and his family have remained in the headlines of Israeli media amid their adamant petitioning for the government to secure the return of their son's remains.

Analysis: What's next for Israel's satellite program after Amos-6?

Thursday's explosion in Florida could delay any launches of newer satellites by at least two-and-a-half years.

Israeli tackle football team eyes European top-tier as it heads to Italy

The diverse team – including many Israeli born players alongside American immigrants – is made up of players competing in the eight-team Kraft Family Israel Football League.

South African soccer star Lurie acclimates to new life in Israel

Lurie says “the differences between South African football and the Israeli game is that the game in South Africa is more skillful, whereas the game in Israel is more tactics-based and more physical."

Despite Israeli concerns, US set to OK fighter jet sales to Qatar, Kuwait

The sales stalled amid concerns that equipment sent to Gulf Arab states would be used against Israel.

Challenges ahead as school year begins

The education system faces a number of major challenges: overcrowding, socioeconomic and sectorial gaps, and low student performance.

Dani Dayan: The idea settlements are main obstacle to peace is ‘nonsense’

Dayan: “I am a person who, if I may for a second take the diplomatic hat off, fully identifies with the current government. I don’t have to act as if I do, I really do.”

A special first day at Shalva’s new complex in Jerusalem

“It is the most advanced center for children with special needs in the world,” said Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat.

PM to Arab schoolchildren: ‘This is your state’

Netanyahu said he expects the children to learn Hebrew, Arabic and English, and to learn Jewish history as well as the history "of your communities."

Zahavi to captain blue-and-white in Italy qualifier

Zahavi will be making his first appearance in Israel since moving to Guangzhou R&F in China from Maccabi Tel Aviv in late June, and will also be serving as captain in a qualifier for the first time.

Ya’alon drops in new ‘Post’ poll; Netanyahu remains strong

If Kahlon joined a new party, led by Ya’alon, former education minister Gideon Sa’ar and himself, that party would win 16 seats, compared to 25 for Likud.

Litzman warns PM against repeating Shabbat crisis

Netanyahu's office urges permitting three projects.

Commentary: Jewish presence loud and proud throughout Flushing Meadows

With the location of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, it is only natural that there are also many Jewish stories at the tournament.

Israeli Paralympic delegation Brazil-bound

Blue-and-white sends 33 athletes in 11 disciplines with high hopes of matching 8 medals from London.

The Jerusalem Post's top 5 stories of September 1

Israeli satellite explodes on rocket in Cape Canaveral, Obama may be out, but 'Obamaism' is here to stay, Israel's Oren reportedly says, UCLA student president leaves due to pro-BDS harassment.

New Jerusalem Light Rail video urges Israelis to adopt UK manners while traveling

The video has already garnered nearly 250,000 views on social media, according to The Jewish Chronicle.

Police find no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Herzog

The allegations focused on the November 2013 Labor leadership primary, in which Herzog defeated incumbent party chairwoman Shelly Yacimovich.