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Nasrallah says Hezbollah will bring victory to Assad

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:52:04 GMT

Speaking from an undisclosed location in a televised speech marking Resistance and Liberation Day, the leader of the Lebanese movement says his group will stay in the Syrian war "to the end of the road."

Prosor blames Syria at UN for destabilizing Golan

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:45:00 GMT

At UN council, Israeli ambassador holds gov't responsible.

Abbas: Two states 'side by side' still possible

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:31:27 GMT

World Economic Forum in Jordan, PA president says peace "doable."

WATCH: The Jerusalem Post online newscast

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:13:44 GMT

Jpost.com brings you a daily round-up of events making headlines in Israel, the Middle East and Jewish World.

'Syrian hackers try to attack Haifa's water supply'

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:53:58 GMT

Expert reveals web activists loyal to Assad launch failed cyber attack on computers controlling Haifa's water supply system.

France rules out Iran joining in Syria peace talks

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:29:43 GMT

Ahead of meetings with US, Russian counterparts, France's foreign minister says Tehran involved in crisis, no desire for peace.

Foreign Affairs: Obama losing altitude

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:33:21 GMT

Few expect Obama to jump into the bubbling Mideast and drain its lava, but Kerry is showing enthusiasm for peace deal.

'EU must urge Israel to curb settlements in W. Bank'

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:15:01 GMT

Aid agencies call on EU to follow through on pledges to back Palestinian communities vulnerable to Israeli expansion.

Jewish candidate for NY mayor confuses his city

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:13:18 GMT

Anthony Weiner called out for his second pictorial gaffe after uploading picture of Pittsburgh skyline onto his campaign website.

Lebanon: Hezbollah mustn't spark sectarian conflict

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:37:23 GMT

As Hezbollah fighters help Assad fight for border towns, Lebanese President Suleiman warns of guerrillas averting focus from Israel.

'Wave of cyber attacks on US originating in Iran'

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:14:46 GMT

'NYT' quotes US officials as saying goal of attacks targeting oil, gas and electricity companies is sabotage, not espionage.

'Assad has enough sarin to wipe out Damascus'

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:07:25 GMT

Exiled Syrian chemical arms scientist discusses Assad's arsenal, says he has used small quantities of sarin to stop rebel advances.

'Anti-Israel activists crash London UEFA event'

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:03:00 GMT

Protestors against European soccer tournament set to be held in Israel crash exclusive dinner, according to UK media.

Revealed: Olmert's 2008 peace offer to Palestinians

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:38:39 GMT

'Post' obtains copy of Abbas' sketch of proposed Palestinian state; Former PM Olmert blames Livni, Barak for breakdown of talks.

Kerry: Israelis, Palestinians nearing crunch time

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:51:47 GMT

US Secretary of State meets with Netanyahu, Abbas in separate meetings; urges parties to move to direct talks.

Hamas: Israel poisoned Gaza patients with gas

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:19:48 GMT

Hamas health minister says Israel provided carbon monoxide instead of nitrous gas used for anesthesia.

IN PICTURES: 25,000 hassidim attend Belz wedding

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:49:42 GMT

Thousands attend wedding of Rabbi Shalom Rokeach, grandson of Belz hassidic dynasty rebbe, Rabbi Tissachar Dov Rokeach.

Hague: Bold leadership needed to restart talks

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:56:07 GMT

British Foreign Secretary says there is no realistic "plan B" in the event that the American peace initiative fails.

Turkey builds wall at Syria border crossing

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:26:17 GMT

Following death of 65 people in border town bombings, Ankara constructs 2.5km long twins walls, beefs up border security.

Nochi Dankner set to lose control of IDB

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:37:59 GMT

Bondholders reach deal, may oust Dankner from conglomerate that controls companies such as Cellcom, Shufersal.

Can Iran have a new president and a new direction?

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:15:19 GMT

A dark horse has entered the Iranian presidential election amidst widespread political dissidence.

A neglected aspect of cyber warfare

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:18:54 GMT

Though attention is usually focused on software aspects of the new cyber battlefield, a low-tech attack on the hardware infrastructure can be much more crippling and long-lasting.

In Depth: How Iranian weapons reach Hezbollah

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:28:07 GMT

For 20 years, Israeli intelligence has been playing a game of cat and mouse against the weapons smuggling axis of Iran, Syria and Hezbollah in a battle in which "every imaginable method is employed."

Rule of Law: Israel’s legal headache

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:26:35 GMT

Does throwing African migrants in detention centers for three years without standard legal proceedings violate international law? Or is it just enforcement of Israel’s sovereign right to maintain border security?

Infrastructure: Smart customers seek smart grids

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:07:59 GMT

At Tel Aviv conference, experts hail smart grids as future of energy management as solutions to conserving energy and money for households and governments.

New book: Could Germany have a Jewish chancellor?

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:44:09 GMT

Political thriller 'The Jewish Candidate' sheds light on the right-wing extremist violence that has plagued Germany since 1990.

UK, Israel agree to expand scientific cooperation

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:06 GMT

Two sides agree that scientific and research projects will be increased despite calls in Britain for academic boycott of Israel.

J’lem to offer free checkups for hearing awareness

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:38:07 GMT

Every year, more and more young people are losing their hearing because of exposure to high decibels.

‘I won’t let Bikur Cholim close,’ says Gamzu

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:21:14 GMT

Health Ministry director-general tells 'The Jerusalem Post' that hospital now being run "in an impressive manner."

Mandolin magic – and then some

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:28 GMT

Avi Avital and Omer Avital ramp it up several notches at the Israel Festival.

Dressing Jerusalem

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:51:07 GMT

For the ‘Threads’ exhibition, fashion designers created modern-day garments for 10 iconic women of the capital’s past.

Star Catcher: Astrology for the week of May 24, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:28:18 GMT

Think before you speak and then think again.

'Israel backing Hungary to chair Holocaust forum'

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:46:05 GMT

Senior adviser to Prime Minister Orban says Israel backing Budapest’s quest for chairmanship of International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.

iENGAGE / Dear Abbas: Don't prove naysayers right

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:38:04 GMT

Some Israelis are counting on you to waste this opportunity, but most would prefer you as a true peace partner

CST: British Jews not affected by 'Jihadist attack'

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:39:32 GMT

Security unit responds to decapitation of British soldier by suspected terrorists, says Jews "no more at risk than before."

Shalom: Zemach Committee protocols to be published

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:23:50 GMT

Gas export recommendations released to public; Peretz: "The export of 40% of our natural gas does not meet the real needs of the citizens."

Walking buses: Parents bring kids to school on foot

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:15:30 GMT

Program seeks to reduce the number of cars on the road for unnecessarily short distances.

Shalom: Gas exports to be capped at 40%

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:47:32 GMT

As companies explore, drill through Israel’s eastern Mediterranean waters, export allowances have become a topic of contention.

Column One: Thank you, Hafez Assad

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:28:16 GMT

In the face of American rank incompetence, Assad has already broken all the red lines he and his father followed for more than 40 years.

Another Tack: Investigable and non-investigable

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:52:01 GMT

Why are lesser failings being so neurotically inflated and dissected, while colossal catastrophes are being studiously disregarded?

Into the Fray: Can the people trust the government?

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:57:25 GMT

The people of Israel are confronting a crisis of credibility. Can they trust the people elected to lead them?

Savir's Corner: Syrian reconstruction

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:58:06 GMT

No Syrian regime can be worse than this one, with the biggest chemical and non-conventional arms arsenals in the Arab world.

My Word: The signs and the songs

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:35:57 GMT

The country’s growing financial problems also continue to make headlines. Here, the writing on the wall should read: Mind the growing gap.

Can Israel rely on the US?

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:01:18 GMT

An address delivered earlier this month at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy

The Human Spirit: Religious times are a-changin’

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:05:17 GMT

The accusations against the Women of the Wall grow more and more fantastic.

Keep Dreaming: It’s Greek to me...

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:10:18 GMT

...and of concern to us all

Israel’s interests in Syria

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:14:57 GMT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: It is a mistake for Israelis to express support for Bashar Assad’s victory in Syria. Israel should stay out of the Syrian conflict altogether, while hoping for the fall of Assad. Ultimately Israel would be better served by having a failed state next door than by having a strong, Iranian-backed entity there.