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Tough laws can’t snuff Israel’s smoking habit

Smoking has made a comeback in the Jewish state, where overall tobacco usage rates outpace those in comparably-developed countries.

Students and faculty show off the latest food technology

The conference is meant to enable the combination of industry and academia.

Netanyahu on Krauthammer: 'The best of the best our people has produced'

Netanyahu, who expressed “deep sorrow” over Krauthammer's death, said he was also “among the US's greatest commentators.”

Poll finds Lion leading Jerusalem mayor candidate

The poll asked 500 of such voters and none of Jerusalem’s massive haredi (ultra-Orthodox) population who they would vote for if the October 30 election would be held now.

Netanyahu says fraud accusations against wife 'break records of absurdity'

"For the first time in history, a wife of a leader is indicted over food and take-out trays," said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

After regional tour Trump’s Mideast peace team meets with Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked US President Donald Trump for his support and stated a possible peace initiative is in the works.

Hundreds of Israelis surf against gas rig in Guinness record bid

Organisers said 992 people, among them athletes and actors, paddled out and held hands to form a circle opposite Herzliya, promoting their demand that a planned gas rig be relocated.

Kushner and Greenblatt meet Netanyahu, set to discuss U.S. peace plan

Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt are expected to discuss the details of the American-sponsored Middle East peace plan with Netanyahu.

Concert Review: A-ha takes on Ra’anana with Electric Summer tour

It was always a regret of mine that I missed A-ha perform in South Africa in 1994, however that changed on Thursday night at the Ra’anana Amphipark.

‘The Road to Babi Yar’ still evokes shock

The film exposes, for the first time, the silent genocide that occurred alongside the Holocaust.

Swept along by The Wave

The historic 1967 experiment in fascism continues to have rippling effect for student and filmmaker Mark Hancock.

ANALYSIS: A recipe for revenge and presidential ambitions

The question is whether as Jewish Agency chairman Herzog will remain the head of the opposition.

Gaza border communities economically battered by kite fires

While the burning kites have yet to kill or maim any Israeli civilians, they are increasingly inflicting an economic toll.

Sara Netanyahu’s fall brings A-G one step closer to indicting PM

All suspects should be treated equally – but indicting a prime minister, which can cause the government to fall, is different than indicting anyone else.

Israel’s Tomer Levinson takes his talents to Croatia, with an eye on NBA

Why would anyone go to Osijek? And is it really a hotbed for basketball? A small town of roughly 100,000 residents, the city has seen better days, but it has been undergoing a recent renaissance.

‘Flawless’ leads Ophir Award nominations

Transgender model Stav Strashko makes history with best actress nod

Middle Israel: The spy who came in from Beersheba

What sounds like a Hitchcockian tale of espionage and madness is actually a parody of Israel’s deformed politics.

Winds of war: Will kite and balloon fires spark a major conflict in Gaza?

Children’s toys and other ‘creative alternatives’ are being used by Gazans to ravage hundreds of hectares of land in the South, and the IDF doesn’t know what to do about it.

MK slams AG for allowing Tel Aviv to ban gender segregated Chabad event

In a letter of appeal to Mandelblit, Smotrich wrote that the decision is a mortal blow to the right of religious people to live according to their faith and their way of life in the public sphere.

Mixed brew – Germany and Israel to create ‘70’ beer

A new brew that will be known as ‘70’ to toast Israel on its 70th year of statehood.

Eurovision star Barzilai kicks off WeWork's awards for Israeli start-ups

All companies received prizes in multiples of 18 – a spiritual number in Judaism which symbolizes “chai,” or “life.”

Sara Netanyahu's lawyer: Fraud indictment is 'ridiculous and bizarre'

Cohen called the limitations on expenditures for the prime minister’s residence unconstitutional.

British ambassador: Prince William is not a political figure

“There is no political message, the Duke is not a political figure,” Quarrey told reporters at a briefing at his Ramat Gan residence where William, the Duke of Cambridge, will hold a reception.

Roman Abramovich helps bring sick Israeli kids to World Cup

Fulfilling Dreams told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday that Abramovich, who recently received Israeli citizenship, gave the group NIS 320,000 towards the costs.

British milestones in Holy Land set traditional foundation for royal visit

William's visit is at the behest of the British government.