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Jerusalemites reluctantly return to the polls

The day before the runoff, The Jerusalem Post asked locals their thoughts about the upcoming election.

Begin recording pulled from auction after lawsuit

Children of former prime minister sue to stop sale of 1948 speech, claiming copyright infringement.

IDF soldier in critical condition after rocket strikes bus

More than 80 rockets have been fired from Gaza into Israel.

LIVE UPDATES: Over 300 rockets fired, IDF: Hamas crossed red line

After yesterday's firefight in Gaza, escalation between the IDF and Gaza appears inevitable.

Dr. Karnit Flug to conclude term as Bank of Israel governor

Flug, 62, is Israel's only female governor to date.

'Hero of Israel': IDF soldier killed in Gaza Lt.-Col. M. laid to rest

He was killed by Hamas members on Sunday night.

WATCH: Jerusalem's First Station dances for kindness

In honor of World Kindness day, hundreds gathered in Jerusalem's First Station for a flash mob.

Who will host the 2019 Eurovision?

Bar Refaeli, Lior Suchard and Erez Tal are reportedly among those under consideration by KAN.

Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy not working, opposition says

Livni said Netanyahu was right to compare Hamas to ISIS in comments he made Sunday, but was wrong in his response to Hamas.

Status symbol Bentley cars go on sale in Israel

The company is marketing two of its four models: the large Bentayga recreational vehicle and the new Continental GT coupe.

Israel a key global market for hospitality innovation

"This is the start-up capital. It’s the country that thinks like a start-up. What I think Israel needs is a quality accommodation for a good price."

IDF spokesman lost the narrative on botched Gaza mission

“Loose lips sink ships,” and the way to counter it is with good, trustworthy information to replace the bad.

Jerusalem council member from Elkin’s party backs Berkovitch for mayor

Agudat Yisrael will likely not publicly back any candidate, senior rabbinical leadership of Degel and Shas to hold prayer rally at Western Wall Monday night.

ANALYSIS: Netanyahu’s rapid return highlights refusal to appoint a deputy

Every time Netanyahu leaves the country, he appoints someone to take his place. Of late, Regev has been his usual choice, based on her loyalty to Netanyahu.

Arab town engulfed in further riots after local elections

Hundreds of Kfar Manda residents rioted on Sunday evening and police arrested 17 people in Arab-Israeli town after local elections.

Netanyahu: I'm ready to leave my position but there's no one to replace me

"I am ready to leave my position tomorrow as prime minister, but I have no one to leave the keys with," Netanyahu reportedly said.

Report: 13 Sri Lankan asylum seekers imprisoned in Israel

Lawyers say their lives were at risk; PIBA says they came for work.

Agudat Yisrael still stalling on endorsement in J’lem mayoral race

Meanwhile, Shas chairman and Interior Minister Arye Deri caused controversy by seemingly referring to Berkowitz as “the devil” in a speech he gave last week.

Foreign Ministry honors rabbi for Jewish-Christian interfaith work

The award was presented to Scheinberg by Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely in the presence of Pastor John Hagee, head of an evangelical megachurch.

IDF turns over 120 files concerning disappearance of Yemenite children to Knesset committee

"It is not only important for families to know how and to whom the medical experiments were carried out, it is important for everyone," MK Nurit Koren, the committee chairman said.

Man allegedly posed as underwear company owner to get womens' nude photos

Police provided screenshots of several conversations the suspect had with his victims.

A documentary with a cinematic call to action

New documentary ‘Restoring Tomorrow’ is not only about a Jewish community restoring its former glory; it’s also a director’s plea to the audience to become a force for change.

Thousands to attend flagship Israeli homeland security, cyber conference

Alongside the keynote addresses and panels will be a large exhibition showcasing an extensive array of innovative technologies designed by 170 Israeli companies.

IsraAID honored for Puerto Rico disaster relief

Israel was the only country outside the US that took part in a conference of NY Latino political leadership on the crisis in Puerto Rico.

Akunis defends himself at High Court after legal adviser refuses

The court made the highly unusual move of allowing Akunis to present his own case, instead of having his ministry’s legal adviser do so, despite the latter’s staunch opposition.