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Mazel:'Pragmatism prevails ahead of Egypt elections'

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:35:43 GMT

Ambassador Zvi Mazel discusses Wednesday's elections in Egypt and the ramifications for Israel.

Greeks embrace myths about life with the euro

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:52:01 GMT

As Athens is set to run out of cash and threats mount to kick it out of Eurozone, Greeks seem to think money will "be found."

This Week in History: Lebanon and the Mothers

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:08:50 GMT

On this week in 2000, the IDF ended an 18-year presence that began with the first Lebanon War.

Video: The train is ready to leave the station

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:01:26 GMT

When will Israel ever get a subway? The answer, which may come as a surprise to some, is that it already has one.

J'lem Day interview with photographer Rubinger

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:53:45 GMT

Photojournalist David Rubinger remains as opinionated about his city’s future as he is active with his camera.

Exposing the Palestinian media

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:28:09 GMT

Itamar Marcus, founding director of Palestinian Media Watch, on the PA leadership’s use education and media to influence its population.

The Numbers Crunch: Gay marriage in the spotlight

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:16:51 GMT

Ya’alon support for same-sex marriage garners engagement on social media; Facebook facts, figures to mark IPO.

Islamist rising casts shadow on Tunisian Jews

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:39:08 GMT

Exclusive: Worries over the direction of the country in the aftermath of the Arab Spring persist among Jewish community.

Grapevine: Condi’s back in town

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:06:01 GMT

Former US secretary of state Rice is back in Israel, this time as head of consulting firm who has Motorola as a client.

‘Who may go up to the Mountain of God?’

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:26:12 GMT

Religious affairs: Current status of Temple Mount is one of most explosive issues for competing faiths anywhere in world.

In the shadow of violent crime

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:34:08 GMT

Is the growing fear of violence justified or fueled by hysteria?

Limmud FSU Princeton: A profound self-discovery

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:26 GMT

Limmud FSU Princeton was an especially unique event for me. As usual, I learned more than I taught.

Israeli history photo of the week: The Western Wall

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:43:28 GMT

JPost special feature: Library of Congress collection of photos that document Israel before creation of state.

TA Gay Pride set to paint town all kinds of colors

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:51 GMT

Thousands of tourists expected to attend this year's event which will focus on periphery's link with Tel Aviv.

Facebook IPO: Good for the Jews?

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:14 GMT

If Talmud were written today, would it look like Facebook? It may sound too cute, but the Talmud, Facebook share similar layout.

Egypt's MB faces new challenges in power quest

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:29:39 GMT

Muslim Brotherhood says it wants to review the 1979 peace treaty with Israel but that it will not tear it up.

Grapevine: Bye-bye Shuki Zikri, hello Marcel Reboh

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:18:00 GMT

At end of last year, his clients were shocked to learn that hairdresser Shuki Zikri, and brother, Mike, had flown the coop.

Issawiya vendor pays personal price for riots

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:29:26 GMT

Every three-hour riot costs Muhammed Muhuna, an Issawiya store-owner approximately NIS 1,000.

Reporter’s Notebook: My first Nakba Day in Ramallah

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:55:48 GMT

I felt a burning desire to witness, and even try to understand, why this day is so important to Palestinians.

Copts to shun Islamists in Egypt presidential vote

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:29:14 GMT

Egypt's Coptic Christians complained of discrimination under Mubarak but fear it may get worse if an Islamist takes power.