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Secretive ‘Talpiot’ program helps IDF soldiers stay ahead of the curve

Secretive ‘Talpiot’ program helps IDF soldiers stay ahead of the curve

CNBC producer Jason Gewirtz tells the ‘Post’ how he came to write a book about the IDF’s vital Talpiot program.   Israel’s Edge, a new… Read More ›

IDF officials reject claims soldier in Hebron feared bomb

IDF officials reject claims soldier in Hebron feared bomb

Palestinian assailant had already been checked for explosives, sources say, and soldier did not follow procedures for such concerns before opening fire   Top Israeli… Read More ›

Israelis living abroad: Our hearts are in Israel

Israelis living abroad: Our hearts are in Israel

Ayelet Mamo-Shay, organizer of ‘Israeli-Abroad Relocation Day,’ believes Israelis living abroad are goodwill ambassadors, but says that children must know that ‘our real home is… Read More ›

3 civilians, 2 policemen hurt in collision after car chase

3 civilians, 2 policemen hurt in collision after car chase

52-year-old Palestinian turns himself in after escaping police earlier in the day in a pursuit that led to a collision of a police car with… Read More ›

New logistics trailers set to enhance IDF ground offensives

New logistics trailers set to enhance IDF ground offensives

Now, the military is acquiring the trailers, which can carry 8 tons of logistical equipment, and be attached to all IDF tanks currently in service.… Read More ›

‘Soldiers with emotional problems number in the thousands’

‘Soldiers with emotional problems number in the thousands’

Soldiers’ mental health files are not accessible to doctors and medics except when they get medications and when there is a doctor in a medical… Read More ›

UN envoy decries soldier’s killing of disarmed stabber

UN envoy decries soldier’s killing of disarmed stabber

Mladenov blasts ‘gruesome, immoral’ act, commends defense minister for his condemnation and urges ‘swift’ justice   The United Nations’ special coordinator for the peace process… Read More ›

Israelis’ penchant for holiday-related names

Israelis’ penchant for holiday-related names

The Population and Immigration Authority has released its annual report on (sometimes irregular) first names, with a focus on Purim-related names, including Haman. To mark… Read More ›

Geneva – US, Israel Denounce UN ‘Blacklist’ Of Companies Working In Settlements Share Tweet Share Mail

Geneva – US, Israel Denounce UN ‘Blacklist’ Of Companies Working In Settlements Share Tweet Share Mail

  Geneva –  The U.S. government is decrying a resolution passed by the Human Rights Council that calls on the U.N. human rights chief to… Read More ›

San Francisco – University Of California OKs Statement Against Anti-Semitism

San Francisco – University Of California OKs Statement Against Anti-Semitism

  San Francisco – The University of California’s governing board adopted a statement condemning anti-Semitic behavior on Thursday, becoming the first public university system to… Read More ›

Rivlins bring Purim gifts to neighbors

Rivlins bring Purim gifts to neighbors

The Israeli President and his wife surprised three young men living across the street from the Presidential Residence by turning up with a Purim gift… Read More ›

BDS leaders call on EU to boycott Yedioth Ahronoth conference

BDS leaders call on EU to boycott Yedioth Ahronoth conference

Boycott movement leaders urge EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini to forbid the union’s ambassador to Israel from attending Yedioth Ahronoth’s anti-BDS conference, set to… Read More ›

UN body to compile blacklist of settlement businesses

UN body to compile blacklist of settlement businesses

The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva approved a resolution to compile an updated list of all companies, Israeli and foreign, operating in any… Read More ›

Volunteer IDF soldiers with special needs exhibit special spirit at Rivlin meeting

Volunteer IDF soldiers with special needs exhibit special spirit at Rivlin meeting

Rabbi Mendy Blinitzky, CEO of Lend a Hand to a Special Child, said the IDF is the only army in the world that accepts volunteer… Read More ›

Soldier who shot subdued terrorist: ‘I did the right thing, at the right time’

Soldier who shot subdued terrorist: ‘I did the right thing, at the right time’

After human rights NGO B’Tselem uploaded a video showing a medic from the Kfir Brigade shooting a terrorist who was already neutralized, the soldier has… Read More ›

Obama admits defeat, but Kerry says Mideast peace is still on the agenda

Obama admits defeat, but Kerry says Mideast peace is still on the agenda

US officials tell The Jerusalem Post there is a general gap in interest between Obama and Kerry on whether to proceed with any process at… Read More ›

Obama: No Israeli-Palestinian peace deal in my presidency

Obama: No Israeli-Palestinian peace deal in my presidency

In meeting with Argentine counterpart, US president dismisses idea of bi-national state, reiterates support for two-state solution   US President Barack Obama on Wednesday said… Read More ›

Netanyahu links Palestinians and IS, says all terrorism has same goal

Netanyahu links Palestinians and IS, says all terrorism has same goal

If there is one people that can sympathize with Belgium, it’s terror-struck Israel, PM says at Jerusalem press conference   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made… Read More ›

Reports: Yemeni Jewish exit aided by bribes to Houthis

Reports: Yemeni Jewish exit aided by bribes to Houthis

According to reports from Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, Houthi rebel militias were bribed in order to ensure the safe passage of 17 Yemeni Jews to… Read More ›

Shin-Bet: Islamic Jihad member hacked into IDF drone system

Shin-Bet: Islamic Jihad member hacked into IDF drone system

An indictment filed against Majd Ouida, a 23-year-old tech expert from Gaza, claims he infiltrated the IDF’s systems, giving the terror organization’s leaders access to… Read More ›