Jerusalem Post 50 Most Influential Jews: Number 2 – Benjamin Netanyahu
If Netanyahu finishes his current term that began last year – in fact, if he stays in office until July 5, 2019 – he will… Read More ›
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Rush to rename roads for Peres
From Dimona’s mayor to the transport minister, officials throughout Israel are considering renaming roads and sites after the recently deceased statesman Shimon Peres, including the… Read More ›
Public deeply unhappy with Israel’s religious policies, study shows
Ultra-Orthodox grip on government over issues of religious freedom and equality rankles a clear majority of Israelis JERUSALEM (JTA) — The haredi Orthodox parties… Read More ›
Jordan defends Israel natural gas deal
Minister tells local TV that deal wouldn’t make Hashemite kingdom dependent on Jewish state, but would cut $600 million from energy bill Jordan on… Read More ›
MKs snatch VIP seats, Netanyahu’s son given precedence at Peres funeral
Shimon Peres’s funeral relegated the IDF chief of staff and the Israel Police commissioner to a less prestigious position in a row behind the prime… Read More ›
Disabled IDF veterans compete in Berlin Marathon
Eight runners and 13 handcyclists, former IDF soldiers and Border Police officers, formed a delegation to Germany to take part in the Berlin Marathon; ‘It’s… Read More ›
Hundreds would die, missiles would rain everywhere in all-out war, IDF predicts
Ahead of nation-wide exercise, Home Front Command says 230,000 rockets are aimed at Israel, though only a few would cause carnage should conflict break out… Read More ›
All-night prayers for forgiveness keeping up the locals
Selichot tours through the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem’s Old City before the High Holy Days are interfering with the residents’ sleep. All-night prayers for forgiveness,… Read More ›
Still no peace between Peres and Rabin
On one side, a decorated IDF chief of staff; on the other, an experienced politician; from day one to that fateful moment when three shots… Read More ›
Comment: The funeral of Shimon Peres as a snapshot of Jewish history
Before moving to Israel, Peres’s grandfather Rabbi Zvi Meltzer hugged him and said, “My child, be a Jew.” In August 1942, Shimon Peres’s grandfather… Read More ›
The father and friend that was Shimon Peres
“To me he was a young man who used his creative skills to get us to eat. Who cut sandwiches into triangles and diamonds,” recalls… Read More ›
Fearing disturbances, police nab extremists ahead of Peres funeral
Several Jews and Arabs detained day before ceremony for late president Shimon Peres, though no specific threat mentioned; security upped for Abbas Police rounded… Read More ›
Clinton on Peres: ‘When he spoke, it could be like listening to a psalm’
On a Rosh Hashanah call with American Jewish leaders, Democratic candidate says she ‘made it clear’ to Netanyahu she’ll defend Israel WASHINGTON — Democratic… Read More ›
Mahmoud Abbas to attend Peres funeral, ‘send message of peace’
Netanyahu said to okay visit after Palestinian leader contacts authorities to coordinate attendance with PA delegation; other Arab heads expected to skip service Palestinian… Read More ›
Israel, world leaders set to bury founding father Shimon Peres
Large parts of Jerusalem shuttered amid ‘unprecedented’ security measures as dignitaries from 70 nations gather to pay their respects Shimon Peres, Israel’s ninth president… Read More ›
Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN
UN secretary general, ambassadors convey condolences; Israeli Ambassador Danon: ‘We remember President Peres as full of energy and a willingness to work for a better… Read More ›
The unmistakable dreamer, Shimon Peres
Op-ed: Many laud Shimon Peres’s limitless optimism, but behind this optimism hid a stubborn hope that the wisdom, the words and the effort would change… Read More ›
Israeli, US Jews close despite political, religious differences
Many more Israeli Jews, 35%, say that observing Jewish law is essential to being Jewish, compared to 19% of US Jews. The two biggest… Read More ›
Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation
The Shin Bet is in touch with counterparts from around the world to coordinate security arrangements. The police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency)… Read More ›
Report: Hezbollah patrol hit by mine in Lebanon, near Israeli border
Reports from Lebanese media claim one was wounded in the explosion that occurred near Metulla, northern Israel. Lebanese media reported Wednesday that a mine… Read More ›
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