JPost.com - Israel News Israel News https://www.jpost.com www.jpost.com © 1995 - 2024 The Jerusalem Post. All rights reserved. RSSFeeds Sweeter strawberries and sour tomatoes: How an Israeli company grows more flavorsome produce https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792640 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586042' /><br />Ariel Global Links invents a new form of hydroponic farming that promotes larger and healthier plant yield. The company also participated in the Israeli Green Economy Conference.<br /> ARIEL GLOBAL LINX Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:35:58 GMT Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:40:20 GMT 792640 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False agriculture,water,tomatoes,Plant 69 Ariel Global Links is growing plants in moving water The French Festival in Israel comes of age with diverse mix of films https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-792614 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586025' /><br />This year's festival features a wide variety of films, mixing classics with contemporary films and star-studded casts.<br /> NEW CINEMA Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:41:11 GMT Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:41:11 GMT 792614 N False BY HANNAH BROWN False culture,France,film festival,film review 69 132 The French Festival in Israel comes of age with diverse mix of films Israeli writer’s coexistence piece published after being retracted by leftist journal https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792617 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/452666' /><br />“We emphatically disagreed with the critique and the decision to retract the piece,” the editors wrote. “We found it to be moving and empathetic in the extreme to Gazans and Israelis alike.”<br /> MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:27:22 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:27:22 GMT 792617 N False BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA False Gaza,Palestinians,Zionism,coexistence,Israel-Hamas War 2024 69 Washington Monthly publishes Israeli writer’s coexistence piece Fertilized eggs from Hepatitis B patient imported from unauthorized clinic in Georgia https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-792530 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/537989' /><br />The donor's genetic information was allegedly available to the clinic staff in Georgia and in Israel, but despite this, the eggs were sent to Israel and were given to a number of Israeli patients.<br /> PROFESSOR RONIT MECHTINGER Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:09:18 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:09:18 GMT 792530 N False BY DR. ITAY GAL False georgia,pregnant,IVF,eggs 69 1167 Unauthorized Georgia clinic sent eggs from Hepatitis patient to Israel Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi hints criticism towards Sephardic counterpart on 'exodus' of haredi Jews https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792611 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/491769' /><br />Rabbi David Lau said, "We are blessed with an extraordinary generation of soldiers, unwavering in their dedication, who rise to protect the people of Israel, the Torah of Israel, and Israel."<br /> OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:49:50 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:50:46 GMT 792611 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False rabbi,Yitzhak Yosef,Ashkenazi,Chief Rabbi David Lau,The October 7 Massacre,Israel-Hamas War 2024 69 Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi hints criticism towards Sephardic counterpart After being bounced from Europe, Hapoel Tel Aviv dominates slumping Hapoel Jerusalem https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792609 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586019' /><br />Hapoel Tel Aviv's Braian Angola (left) drives on Hapoel Jerusalem’s Brynton Lemar during the Central Reds’ 91-64 road rout of the Capital City Reds this week.<br /> YEHUDA HALICKMAN Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:36:24 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:37:09 GMT 792609 N False BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN False Hapoel Tel Aviv,hapoel jerusalem,israel sports 69 Seeing Red: Pair of Israeli clubs rebound Ready for take-off: A look inside the IDF's new Space Directorate Unit https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-792560 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585970' /><br />The new unit, which was established amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and tensions on the northern border, seeks to propel Israel into the space race and elevate cooperation between IDF units. <br /> JOE SKIPPER/REUTERS Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:53:29 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:09:37 GMT 792560 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False IDF,space,Israeli Air Force,Israel-Hamas War 2024 69 1165 IDF unveils new Space Directorate Unit Funeral of IDF officer Captain Daniel Perez from South Africa takes place in Jerusalem https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792599 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585764' /><br />Captain Daniel Perez's funeral was held in Jerusalem, although his body is still held by Hamas. A coffin with blood belonging to Perez gathered at his tank’s last battle site was lowered to the grave<br /> IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:45:27 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:40:12 GMT 792599 N False BY JUDITH SUDILOVSKY False Hamas,IDF,funeral,soldiers,hostage,The October 7 Massacre,Hamas-Israel War 69 Funeral of IDF officer Captain Daniel Perez takes place Sa'ar holds first party meeting after break off from Gantz https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-792581 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585996' /><br />According to Sa'ar, the decision-making process made in the small war cabinet is problematic, and the MK has demanded to become a member of the smaller cabinet. <br /> YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:54:20 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:00:56 GMT 792581 N False BY ELIAV BREUER False Benny Gantz,IDF,Gideon Sa'ar,New Hope Party 69 128 MK Sa'ar holds first faction meeting after split with Gantz New IAI system optimizes passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792582 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585994' /><br />Israel's Aerospace Industries launched its Global Control Center (GCC), which can manage and monitor significant projects. The system is now in operation. <br /> COURTESY IAI Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:53:28 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:57:46 GMT 792582 N True BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Israel,technology,iai,Israel Aerospace Industries 69 Israel Aerospace Industries launches its Global Control Center Gantz, Sa'ar clash with rest of coalition over legislative veto power https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-792574 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585985' /><br />Conflict arose within the government after the coalition announced that it would proceed with a bill proposal that Gantz and Sa'ar vetoed.<br /> AMIR COHEN/REUTERS Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:22:10 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:56:35 GMT 792574 N False BY ELIAV BREUER False Benny Gantz,Gideon Sa'ar,coalition,chief rabbinate of israel,The October 7 Massacre 69 128 MKs conflict with coalition over legislative powers The Zimin Institute at TAU: Promoting Scientific Solutions for Humankind’s Challenges https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792566 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585967' /><br />The institute bridges the gap between theories and applications by leveraging contemporary scientific insights.<br /> TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:28:35 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:28:35 GMT 792566 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Tel Aviv University,science,students,Engineering,research 69 The Zimin Institute at TAU: Promoting Scientific Solutions Israel establishes an annual commemoration of the Oct. 7 attack — but not on Oct. 7 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792554 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/574545' /><br />When Israel’s governing coalition convened on Sunday to set an annual memorial day to commemorate the tragedy, it didn’t choose October 7 or any date on the Gregorian calendar.<br /> Zaka Search and Rescue. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:31:50 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:31:50 GMT 792554 N False BY BEN SALES/JTA False Jewish holidays,Memorial,memorial day,The October 7 Massacre,Israel-Hamas War 2023 69 October 7 commemoration will fall on the Hebrew date Finance Ministry: Raise of minimum wage 'will lead to our collapse' https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792549 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/538821' /><br />The long meeting discussed the effect of the minimum wage on the functioning of hospitals run by non-profit organizations.<br /> NOAM REVKIN FENTON/FLASH90 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:55:56 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:55:56 GMT 792549 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False Finance Ministry,Knesset,finance,hospital,Shaare Zedek Medical Center,Health Ministry,Clalit,minimum wage 69 Knesset meeting discusses raising minimum wage Court extends arrest of mother suspected of murdering toddler in Beersheba https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792542 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/519689' /><br />The evidence collected raised suspicions of murder along with abuse and neglect of the toddler both by the toddler's mother and by her partner, a 32-year-old, also a resident of Beersheba. <br /> Wikimedia Commons Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:37:53 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:37:53 GMT 792542 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Israel,crime,Beersheba,police 69 Court extends arrest of Beersheba mother suspected of murdering toddler Fast of Liri, Karin, Romi: Activists observe Fast of Esther in honor of hostages https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792540 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/583649' /><br />While the organizers are fasting with an emphasis on the female hostages, they said that the fast is universal and invited participants to choose to focus on any hostage.<br /> Arsen Ostrovsky/X Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:26:20 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:27:54 GMT 792540 N False BY EVE YOUNG False Judaism,Purim,activism,fasting,hostage,The October 7 Massacre,Gaza hostages,Hamas-Israel War 69 Activists honor hostages by observing Fast of Esther Palestinian unemployment rate seen spiking to over 50% amid Gaza war, ILO says https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-792528 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/565024' /><br />A third of West Bank jobs, and two-thirds of Gaza jobs, have been lost.<br /> REUTERS Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:20:33 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:59:50 GMT 792528 N False BY REUTERS False Gaza,West Bank,economy,palestinian economy,Israel-Hamas War 2024 69 Palestinian unemployment rate seen spiking to over 50% amid Gaza war Yariv Levin opposes bill to end statute of limitations on child sex crimes https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-792495 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/551307' /><br />A bill was put forward to end the statute of limitations on child sex abuse, making it easier for victims to file complaints. Justice Minister Yariv Levin opposes, fearing innocents being accused.<br /> YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:50:24 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:50:24 GMT 792495 N False BY AVICHAY CHAIM False rape,Yariv Levin,sexual abuse,child sexual abuse 69 128 Yariv Levin fights bill ending statute of limitations on child sex abuse Maccabi Aesthetics network expands, establishes network of partners nationwide https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792507 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585880' /><br />First to join agreement is dermatologist Dr. Lehavit Akerman. <br /> Orel Ezra Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:37:33 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:37:33 GMT 792507 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False cosmetics,Medicare,Beauty,skincare 69 Maccabi Aesthetics network expands, establishes network of partners nati More Indian workers head to Israel as relations between the two countries strengthen https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792499 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/411430' /><br />The evolving partnership between India and Israel has intensified in recent years.<br /> REUTERS/AMIT DAVE Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:45:20 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:45:20 GMT 792499 N False BY KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE False Benjamin Netanyahu,India,India Israel relations,Narendra Modi,The Media Line 69 As Israel-India ties strengthen, more Indian workers on their way Israeli forces arrest wanted individuals throughout West Bank https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792491 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585850' /><br />So far, since the beginning of the war, approximately 3,500 wanted persons have been arrested throughout Judea and Samaria by the Jordan Valley region brigade, over 1,500 affiliated with Hamas.<br /> IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:43:30 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:43:51 GMT 792491 N True BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Shin Bet,West Bank,IDF Soldiers,Israel Prison Service 69 IDF arrests wanted persons in the West Bank, interrogates suspects Community engagement motivates ultra-Orthodox Jewish men to pursue higher education - study https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792489 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/520035' /><br />Haredi students’ participation in volunteer programs offered by their colleges can make other members of their community more inclined to enroll in higher education, the new study reveals.<br /> JCT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:02:07 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:52:36 GMT 792489 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False Haredi,education,haredi news,higher education 69 Haredi men motivated by community engagement to seek higher education 'A strong Zionist alternative': Yair Golan announces new political camp https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-792474 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585833' /><br />“I am founding a democratic, free, broad-based party, to present a strong, straightforward, Zionist alternative to this corrupt and messianist government," he said in a video posted to X.<br /> SCREENSHOT VIA X Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:11:44 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:52 GMT 792474 N False BY LEON KRAIEM False Benjamin Netanyahu,Meretz,Yair Golan,Labor Party 69 128 Israeli politician Yair Golan posts video announcing new political party Mac TA, Mac Haifa crash out of Europe https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-792442 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585778' /><br />Maccabi Tel Aviv was eliminated from European competition after a lose to Olympiacos, while Maccabi Haifa was also knocked out against Fiorentina. <br /> MARKO DJURICA/REUTERS Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:36:56 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:36:56 GMT 792442 N False BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN False soccer,Maccabi Tel Aviv,israel sports,Maccabi Haifa news 69 129 Mac TA, Mac Haifa crash out of Europe Who is Ofir Akunis? From Science and Technology Minister to Israel’s face in New York https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-792440 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585776' /><br />From media correspondent to diplomat, Akunis brings a wealth of experience in technology, environment, and social policies to his new diplomatic mission.<br /> CHAIM GOLDBEG/FLASH90 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:06:10 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:07:12 GMT 792440 N False BY SIMCHA PASKO/THE MEDIA LINE False New York,diplomacy,Diaspora,The Media Line 69 128 A look at Israel's new consul general in New York Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu: ‘You are Gallant’s boss, rein him in' https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-792439 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585774' /><br />Ben-Gvir was reportedly furious with Benjamin Netanyahu at the cabinet meeting over Gallant’s independence.<br /> CHAIM GOLDBEG/FLASH90 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:49:02 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:49:02 GMT 792439 N False BY ANNA BARSKY False Benjamin Netanyahu,West Bank,Ramadan,Yoav Gallant,Itamar Ben-Gvir 69 128 Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu: ‘You are Gallant’s boss, rein him in' Security cabinet approves delegation for hostage negotiations in Qatar https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-792438 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585825' /><br />At the security cabinet meeting, verbal blows were exchanged between several members of the government during a discussion on military leadership appointments..<br /> YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:02:36 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:52 GMT 792438 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False IDF,security cabinet,Bezalel Smotrich,Itamar Ben-Gvir,Gaza hostages 69 Security cabinet approves delegation for hostage negotiations New civilian movement to advocate for Gaza envelope following October 7 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792395 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/559491' /><br />the residents decided to rise from the pain and unite under one movement to ensure community, rehabilitation, change, and a different future for them.<br /> FLASH90 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:34:23 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:34:23 GMT 792395 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Gaza,survey,Israelis,The October 7 Massacre 69 Gaza envelope civilians advocate for its rehabilitation after October 7 Three out of five Abu Kabir doctors resign, institute on brink of collapse https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792423 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/507478' /><br />The institute's doctors are sometimes required to work day and night, travel from their homes to external sites, and often perform dozens of surgeries a week while dealing with very difficult sights.<br /> AVSHALOM SASSONI/ MAARIV Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:13:04 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:26:32 GMT 792423 N False BY DR. ITAY GAL False Tel Aviv,Health Ministry,Forensic Medicine,Israel-Hamas War 2024 69 Abu Kabir forensic doctors resign after October 7 difficulties The ethics of conflict: Delving into Israel's responsibilities in Gaza https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792034 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585282' /><br />The third episode of “Conversation Corner,” a series powered by Ono Academic College, will air on March 19.<br /> JERUSALEM POST STAFF Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:18:52 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:23:49 GMT 792034 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Gaza,Hamas,IDF,The October 7 Massacre,Ono Conversation Corner 69 The ethics of conflict: Delving into Israel's responsibilities in Gaza