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Containers are seen in this general view of the port of the northern city of Haifa April 23, 2013.
Bazan signs MOU with UAE-based Mazrui to import polymers to Israel

The joint venture is the result of the many lucrative business opportunities created by normalized ties between Israel and the UAE.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wearing a mask, stands inside the courtroom as his corruption tri
Playing politics will not help Netanyahu in court - analysis

Sunday’s hearing was a reminder that the courtroom is a no spin zone and that winning a court case is a different game than playing politics.

Bnei Brak infection rate plummets

The city has had more than 25,000 infections, and 143 have died from COVID-19. But now, instead of being in the top 10 for infection rates, it is No. 93.

A map to a world that no longer exists

How should we look for the language of this story about genocide, about the Volhynia Massacre, and how can one make it universal and comprehensible?

By NERIA BARR
15/11/2020
National Library's Docu.Text film festival goes online

This year’s international festival highlights some of the best Israeli documentary films from recent years.

CBRE Israel: Rental prices dropped 20% since Q1

According to a study by CBRE Israel, Tel Aviv is ranked 25th in the world among metropolitan cities in office rents.

Key state’s witness accused police in 2018 of evidentiary games to nail PM

The witness in question was former top Netanyahu aide and current state’s witness Shlomo Filber.

Knesset to vote on anti-Bibi bill

KAN reported on Sunday morning that preparations in Blue and White are underway for what the party will do once it leaves the coalition.

15/11/2020
Green Line
In Biden slight, Netanyahu publishes controversial Givat Hamatos tender

The Israeli right is looking to Netanyahu to solidify Israel's hold on areas over pre-67 lines in the last months of Trump's presidency.

Bahrain FM to meet with Netanyahu, Pompeo in Jerusalem this week

The cabinet ratified the normalization deal with Bahrain on Sunday.

Sudanese protesters chant slogans as they gather ahead of a rally to put pressure on the government
Israeli defense delegation heading to Sudan this week

A second, larger Israeli delegation is planned to depart in the coming weeks. The second delegation will focus on economic issues, including water and agriculture.

El Al plane
Flight from Tel Aviv to Kiev delayed after passenger refuses to wear mask

According to Ynet, after being asked to put on a face mask, the passenger started swearing and confronting the flight attendants on the plane.

Dozens of academics oppose new controversial Yad Vashem chair

Effi Eitam is a former IDF general and right-wing politician who has made comments in the past endorsing ethnic cleansing.

Israeli Opera chorus fights back against proposed layoffs

Members of the chorus make about NIS 50,000-60,000 per year, depending on how much they work, which is on the borderline of the minimum wage.

Druze village of Majdal Shams.
Gov't approves Druze, Circassian investment, promotes Hebrew education

The decision also includes a plan for promoting the Hebrew language in all age groups in the Druze and Circassian villages included in the decision.

Protest in front of Labor Court
Concerns about ‘chronic unemployment culture’ mount

22% of Israelis under 22 are unemployed • Economy Minister Amir Peretz calls to begin using the German Model.

Yesh Atid MK Aliza Lavie
Former Yesh Atid MK: Party is Leftist

Yesh Atid attacked its former MK on Twitter, writing: “As long as Aliza Lavie received jobs in the Knesset and on Mount Herzl she, of course, did not think that way."

15/11/2020
‘Israel can count on Romania as a good friend’

Romanian FM Aurescu tells ‘Post’ Bucharest is working to bring Israel and the EU closer.

Noble Energy fined over NIS 3.7 million for violations at Leviathan rig

"The ministry considers the violations to be serious and emphasizes that it will not allow the operation of facilities at sea without full transparency."

15/11/2020
Israeli children in second grade (7 - 8 years old) using computers in a class room during a lesson a
Education Ministry releases conditions for using cameras in classrooms

Installing cameras in classrooms will allow students who are sick, quarantined or in high-risk groups to actively participate in class together with their schoolmates.

SORTING RICE at Beit Shalom Synagogue, Churachandpur, Manipur, India
Zionist movement 'World Herut' announces first branch in India

"We wish to promote Zionism in order to bring about a deeper sense of love and belonging to Eretz Yisrael."

THE 2019 EMET Prize award ceremony.
Meet the eight winners of the prestigious EMET Prize for Excellence

The award will be given to eight intellectuals and scientists who have demonstrated academic or professional excellence that has changed the face of Israeli society

Nefesh B’Nefesh makes the virtual pivot

When the pandemic hit, the aliyah organization quickly pivoted to holding online, virtual meetings, webinars, and sessions.

A doctor stands with stethoscope in this undated handout photo.
Mother sues after infection caused by poor hygiene left her crippled

The doctor, who had a strep infection, didn't wear a mask, spreading it to her. This led to the necessary removal of her uterus, as well as other damages.

By SARAH BEN-NUN
15/11/2020
The Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem
Bank of Israel appoints new payment and settlement systems dept. head

Oded Salomy boasts a wealth of experience in the fields of electronic payments, fintech initiatives and innovations.

Round three of the trial of Benjamin Netanyahu takes place in Jerusalem, with none of the defendents
Netanyahu trial: defense accuse law enforcement of playing with evidence

Jerusalem District Court has convened for the third hearing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial on corruption charges.

A vegan friendly sticker in seen on the door of a Domino's Pizza restaurant in Tel Aviv
Domino's Pizza to offer kosher mehadrin menu for first time

In the next two years, ten new kosher mehadrin branches are expected to open across Israel.

Distance learning struggles to keep distracted students focused

"I told him he was wasting the teacher's time and thought he would stop, but he kept coming back to games because they were right in front of him."

Shoppers put their umbrellas to good use as the rain comes down in Tel Aviv, November 15, 2020
Flooding reported across Israel as winter rains return

Israel Fire and Rescue Services rescued a number of residents from cars that were trapped in flood waters in southern Israel.

United Hatzalah ambulance shot while responding to call

Shooting reflects worsening violence in the Arab sector

15/11/2020
The latest group to go through the Hybrid Accelerator, a program run by Unit 8200 alumni to assist I
Elite army unit alumni give Arab Israeli entrepreneurs boost in high-tech

Hybrid Accelerator’s connections-and-skills program spawns myriad startups.

By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE
15/11/2020
People hike in the Judean desert, in the West Bank, on November 5, 2020.
Israelis banned from Area B of West Bank as COVID-19 cases spike

As of Friday morning, the total number of coronavirus cases in Israel stood at 322,159, with 2,706 deaths and 310,605 recoveries, according to Worldometer.

By JOSHUA ROBBIN MARKS/THE MEDIA LINE
15/11/2020
The porcupine, taken from the backpack, November 14, 2020.
Five arrested for illegally abusing and hunting a porcupine

When Border Patrol officers and volunteers searched the suspicious backpack in the backseat of their car, they found the lifeless porcupine.

By SARAH BEN-NUN
15/11/2020
Third Benjamin Netanyahu trial hearing today

The trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged public corruptions continues.

People participate in a meditation walk in support of Black Lives Matter organized by the Portland B
Union for Reform Judaism appoints racial equity and inclusion director

The URJ's Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts focus mostly on addressing racial equality, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, sexism and other forms of discrimination.

Israeli police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest against Israeli prime minister Benjam
Police and protesters clash violently, at least 25 arrested

The protesters marched to Balfour Street to protest the recent decision not to investigate the "Submarines Affair".

Netanyahu’s office denies he called Gantz unfit to be prime minister

Both Likud, Blue and White say fate of current gov’t to be decided this week

14/11/2020
Netanyahu’s lawyers to push for disqualification of parts of allegations

Third hearing in Netanyahu’s corruption trial takes place Sunday

S&P affirms Israel’s AA-rating despite economic hit

"Israel is in a good position compared to other countries who are struggling [financially] with the coronavirus crisis."

14/11/2020
Israel signs official contract with Pfizer worth NIS 800 million

Hadassah reports 23 people vaccinated with Brilife, feeling fine.

Italian Zodiac clock
Horoscopes for Hodesh Kislev 5781/2020 - November 17-December 15

Two eclipses and a short, sharp shock

By LORELAI KUDE
14/11/2020
PHOTO ESSAY: Flamingos passing through Israel for the winter

Only a few hundred of these birds that visit Israel in the winter choose to stay here for the whole season

By ITSIK MAROM
14/11/2020
Are Israel and the US planning to attack Iran?

An Israeli strike against Iran is extremely complicated and has always been viewed by the IDF as a last resort.

14/11/2020
'Rabin was a Nazi' graffiti targets Crime Minister movement

The graffiti appeared to attack the left-wing anti-Netanyahu protest movement 'Crime Minister.'

Anti-Israel bias at UN has become institutionalized, Erdan tells Guterres

Erdan said he was proud to represent his country at the UN, before criticizing the UN’s treatment of Israel.

A nose-swab is taken from a driver at a drive-through coronavirus testing station in east Jerusalem,
East Jerusalem residents obtain forged COVID-19 results from West Bank

Obtaining the forged document begins by travelling to Ramallah or Bethlehem, where individuals can visit medical labs that provide paying coronavirus patients with fake permits.

AN ETHIOPIAN-ISRAELI spiritual leader participates in the main Sigd holiday prayer gathering at the
Israel prepares for Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd under lockdown

Sigd - a unique Ethiopian Jewish holiday marking the deep connection between the Ethiopian Jewish community and Jerusalem - will be celebrated on Monday.

MDA has sampled almost 2.5 million COVID-19 tests since pandemic began

MDA's 101 Emergency Call Center showed a significant increase in citizen inquiries, which reached 11,285 calls a day this week, an increase of about 190% compared to a routine day.

Demolition of home of terrorist who killed Rabbi Shai Ohayon
Fatah vows to rebuild home of terrorist accused of Rabbi's death

Khalil Doikat's house was demolished in November by the IDF, after he was accused of committing the murder of Rabbi Shai Ohayon.

Parents permitted to visit child after arrest for alleged child abuse

In an unusual turn of events, parents accused of committing child abuse were furloughed and given permission to visit their injured child.

13/11/2020
Jesse Eisenberg to 'Post': New film is a story of salvation, not revenge

American-Jewish star talks about playing Marcel Marceau in Jerusalem film fest’s ‘Resistance’

Finding English books in Israel gets easier every day

Anglos seeking English-language content can now enjoy a rich variety.

By Rivkah Lambert Adler
13/11/2020
Donald Trump and Joe Biden
Israelis moved to the Right after US election - poll

The poll could be seen as a sign that Israelis have become more conservative due to concerns about President-elect Joe Biden.

13/11/2020
Firefighters rescue pets trapped in Haifa pet store blaze

"Alongside the success we feel at saving a life, we are left with the sour taste from those we couldn't rescue," said a firefighter.

13/11/2020
Emirates or bust - Israeli entrepreneurs spend productive week in Dubai

A secret romance brewing for almost two decades behind closed doors was emerging into the spotlight.

13/11/2020
A HAREDI STUDENT works on a computer  at the Jerusalem College of Technology.
New course aims to integrate religious Jews into hi-tech industry

“In light of rising unemployment, we need to respond to the COVID-19 crisis by helping young people get ready for a dynamic and innovative employment market.”

beersheba
Netanyahu, Elkin: Step back from joining in Holocaust denial

Anyone with any responsibility, whether direct or indirect, for beating a civilian to death is not fit to lead an institution of Holocaust memory.

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi meets with his Bulgarian counterpart Ekaterina Zakharieva
Ashkenazi calls on Bulgarian FM to sway PA to hold peace talks with Israel

"These are historic times and it’s important that the international community helps strengthen the new peace agreement."

The Porter School of Environmental Studies Building - Tel Aviv University
Israeli Islam course popular among students in many Muslim countries

"Thanks to this course I went back to my roots. I am a Muslim Syrian and wanted to learn more about our history, which made us who we are today," said one student from Syria.

Health Ministry: Quality of healthcare in Israel continues to improve

"Compared to parallel programs in the United States and OECD countries, the quality of medicine in Israel is gaining considerable achievements and praise."

13/11/2020
Israeli MKs propose giving Diaspora Jews a formal role in Israeli affairs

Proposed Knesset legislation that would give Diaspora Jewish leaders a formal role in Israeli affairs may herald a new era in Israel-Diaspora relations.

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
13/11/2020
HBO adapts Tony Award-winning play about peace accords, into new film

The film, which will air next year, stars Andrew Scott (of “Fleabag” and “Black Mirror”) and Ruth Wilson (“The Affair,” “Mrs. Wilson”)

By CURT SCHLEIER/JTA
13/11/2020
Graduates of IDF's Unit 8200 are helping promote Arab startups, women

Called Hybrid, the program promotes various Arab-led startups from an early stage all the way to becoming independent and international hi-tech companies.

US, Israeli officials agree to expand bilateral economic relations

This annual economic policy dialogue between the two nations has been held since 1985.

Should Kochavi be worried about a Biden administration?

IDF Chief of Staff has some worries about the new administration, namely how it will deal with Iran

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, July 2020
Check Point unveils new Iranian cybercrime, ransoming companies' data

The method is called “Pay2Key.” The IT security company Check Point Software Technologies reported on the attacks on Thursday.

Controversial candidacy for Yad Vashem moves forward

Once approved, Effi Eitam’s candidacy will be brought to a vote in the cabinet by government ministers.

Virtual Photo Is:Rael Festival explore objective reality in photography

Guest of honor Martin Parr's work goes beyond Parr for the visual course

12/11/2020
Israel makes first moves in east Jerusalem in aftermath of Biden win

Of particular concern, however, is the Givat Hamatos project, which Netanyahu promised to advance in February while on the election campaign trail.

After Biden's victory, Netanyahu must play the hand he’s been dealt

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: What can Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do to get into President-elect Joe Biden’s good graces?

Will Netanyahu cross Mandelblit's redlines before the trial?

LEGAL AFFAIRS: How will the attorney-general decide whether Netanyahu can remain PM as trial starts?

Why are people immigrating to Israel amid coronavirus pandemic?

ALIYAH AFFAIRS: Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 2,000 people have made aliyah.

12/11/2020
Agriculture Ministry spraying locusts with pesticides.
‘Shmita in danger’ due to lack of state budget says agriculture minister

The Shmita or sabbatical year is a religious commandment mandated by the Torah which requires arable land in the Land of Israel to be left fallow every seventh year.

Amid COVID-19 WHO condemns Israeli treatment of Palestinians

Seven countries that supported the motion last year, abstained this year: Sweden, Norway, Cyprus, Finland, Greece, Iceland and Uruguay, UN Watch said.

In shadow of COVID-19, 77% of new pharmacists in 2019 are women

The release of data came following Pharmacists' Day in Israel, celebrating the thousands of pharmacists currently at the forefront in the fight against coronavirus.

12/11/2020
All eyes on Israeli hoops phenom Avdija

Projected as a top pick in next week’s NBA draft, the sky’s the limit for 19-year-old swingman

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
12/11/2020
IFA irked after Norway-Israel friendly called off close to kickoff

Blue-and-white already in Oslo when hosts cancel match • Focus now turns to National League duels with Czechs, Scots.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
12/11/2020
Israel to legalize, regulate recreational cannabis market within 9 months

After receiving government approval, the bills will be rewritten into a new law under the supervision of Blue and White MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh.

Danon calls for primaries in Likud

"The attempt to cancel the Likud primaries is undemocratic and would harm the party."

12/11/2020
A JEWISH bride waits for her groom during a traditional wedding ceremony in Jerusalem
Daughter of Rabbi Kanievsky encourages small weddings during coronavirus

Rabbi Kanievsky's daughter wrote a letter of personal encouragement to a bride in which she mentioned that a very small wedding which took place in the Bible finally ended up in history.

Ophir Awards to be given out on Friday

This is an unusual year for the Israeli film industry, to put it mildly, because the coronavirus has forced theaters to stay shut since March.

21st Jerusalem International Oud Festival - 21 years ago today

Twenty years after it took its first tentative steps into the world of cultural enterprise, the festival has come of age, and is clearly rising to the occasion this time round.

12/11/2020
Grapevine: End of an era

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

This week in Jerusalem - A round-up of city affairs

What has been going on in Israel's capital this week?

12/11/2020
The Journey Through Music History: Celebrating music in Jerusalem

The Magazine spoke to the Ohalecha management husband-and-wife team of Meir-Simchah and Devora Panzer, as well as the center’s musical director, David Frankel, about the upcoming event.

By BEN BRESKY
12/11/2020
Arrivals: Tomatoes to bookbinding to sequins

YISRAEL DAVIES, 73 FROM MANCHESTER TO GUSH KATIF TO MA’ALEH ADUMIM, 1979

‘Glamour Boys’: When an LGBT group of British MPs foresaw Hitler’s threat

At a time when gay sex was still illegal in Britain, their decision to break ranks with then prime minister Neville Chamberlain’s policy of appeasing Hitler in the 1930s was all the more courageous.

By HUGO GREENHALGH
12/11/2020
Facebook and Anne Frank: New take paints famous diary with 2020 vision

This book has many valuable lessons for children, particularly during this time of political unrest and increasing intolerance and antisemitism.

By AYELET RAYMOND
12/11/2020
ISResilience: Resilience as an inherent element of the Israeli psyche

“By any rational analysis,” write the authors, “Israel should not exist at all, let alone be a thriving powerhouse of a country.

Memories: Some things are worth more than money

“Get rid of the clutter,” we’re told. Not me. I’ll go on collecting mementos and memories until I die.

Open Skies - Tel Aviv exhibition aims to reimagine the perception of art

It takes in a motley array of exhibits spread around downtown Tel Aviv feeding off more than 30 projects created by local and non-Israeli artists.

12/11/2020
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