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Israel’s Heron drone completes first successful mission in Mali

Germany is using the drone as part of its role in UN peacekeeping force.

Blue-and-white shuffles things up for Albania clash

Israel’s visit to Albania will likely go a long way to determining which team finishes in third place, assuming powerhouses Italy and Spain claim the top two spots as expected.

By ALLON SINAI
Mac TA struggles, still ekes past Ashdod

Strong 4th quarter helps overcome rough start as yellow-and-blue remains unbeaten in BSL.

By ALLON SINAI
Fiji Prime Minister visits Jerusalem, meets Netanyahu

Island nation thanks for its support in international forums by PM.

By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF
Two Israeli documentaries nominated for Cinema Eye Honor

“Talented but isolated, New Orleans care worker Samantha spends her spare time uploading acapella videos of her original songs to YouTube, to a smattering of viewers."

By VIVA SARAH PRESS
For the love of Jim

Director Brian Oakes speaks candidly about the making of his first documentary on childhood friend and slain journalist James Foley.

By HANNAH BROWN
Deri: non-Orthodox Jewish streams not Judaism

Shas chairman questions why Reform, Conservatives have no attachment to Western Wall. Comments termed “ugly and crass” by Reform leader.

By JEREMY SHARON
Who are the candidates for Israel's 4 Supreme Court vacancies?

The one seat which most clearly has two candidates is the Israeli-Arab-reserved seat which Joubran is vacating.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
Bill banning boycotters from Israel moves forward

Knesset Interior Ministry authorizes legislation for a first reading.

By LAHAV HARKOV
For first time ever, Israel marks Aliya Day

Aliya organizations expand strategies to encourage and aid immigration.

By TAMARA ZIEVE
Education system to mark Aliyah Day by telling the ‘complete story’

“The State of Israel always knew to absorb aliyah, but didn't always know to absorb olim.”

By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI
Herzog calls on Netanyahu to disavow allies who support Trump

Netanyahu: No matter who wins, US is our greatest ally.

By LAHAV HARKOV
Jerusalem nosedives in national socioeconomic ranking

The capital is now rated next to development towns Netivot and Ofakim, and behind Arab village Abu Ghosh.

By GLOBES/AMIRAM BARKAT
Wonder Woman Gal Gadot pregnant with second 'wonder baby'

Gadot shared a photo on her Facebook page of her husband, Israeli real estate developer Yaron Varsano, holding her stomach alongside the hashtag #mommyforthesecondtime.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
A changing wind blows through Israel-Norway relations

On the streets of Oslo thousands of miles from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, many Norwegians still feel connected to what plays out in the holy land.

By ELIYAHU KAMISHER
Analysis: When Netanyahu's mouthpiece has a foot in it

If you’re wondering who Bitan is, where he came from and why is he making so many headlines, that’s understandable.

By LAHAV HARKOV
Nissenkorn will not interfere with gov’t decision on public broadcasting

Which of the two Israeli broadcasting entities will go, which will stay or will they merge.

By GREER FAY CASHMAN
Holon trounces Hap Jerusalem to improve to 4-1 in BSL

Ironi Nahariya’s poor start to the campaign continued on Sunday with a comprehensive 96-75 defeat at Maccabi Haifa.

By ALLON SINAI
Hapoel Beersheba extends gap at the top

Reigning champion thrashes Ashkelon while Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Petah Tikva can only manage goalless deadlock.

By ALLON SINAI
Dance Review: Liquidation Sale

Eyal Dadon, Suzanne Dellal, October 18

By ORA BRAFMAN
A peek in the kitchen

After three years in Tel Aviv, ‘Open Restaurants’arrives in Jerusalem – in a big way.

By AMY SPIRO
Israeli universities see decline in number of new student enrollment

The decline is a continuing decline from previous years.

By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI
Netanyahu orders advancement of smart transportation plan

The Fuel Choices Initiative has a budget of NIS 1.5b. for a 10-year period.

By SHARON UDASIN
Handicapped and disadvantaged march for increased pensions

“I am here for the people who don’t have things to eat, who are outside in the winter. I am here to tell the government to give the people the minimum they need to live. The minimum!”

By ELIYAHU KAMISHER
Israel to resume searches for solider Guy Hever, missing since 1997

Hever, who was 20 at the time of his disappearance, was last seen walking away from his base on August 17 carrying only his Galil rifle, dog tag and ID card.

By ANNA AHRONHEIM
Knesset defense panel to meet with Russian counterparts in Moscow

MKs plan to discuss Russia’s increased involvement in the Mideast and the need for the IDF and Russian forces in Syria to coordinate closely.

By LAHAV HARKOV
Ayelet Shaked announces 28 candidates for 4 Supreme Court spots

Justice minister shifts attention from public row with Supreme Court president.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
Wife of Yigal Amir: Incitement did not motivate Rabin assassination

In an interview with radio station 103FM, Larisa Trembovler stated that what she regards as a political assassination is one intended to change the leadership.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
Russia PM: 'We never denied Israel’s right to Jerusalem, Temple Mount'

The issue has been "blown out of proportion," Dimitry Medvedev tells Channel 2.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF
Hapoel Jerusalem visits Holon in battle between in-form sides

The atmosphere during their clashes never disappoints, but many of their recent affairs have been one-sided, with Jerusalem winning the last five meetings.

By ALLON SINAI
Beitar back on track with Ra’anana conquest

Beitar had won just two of its first eight league matches, losing only once but registering five draws.

By ALLON SINAI

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Culture

ISRAELI COMPOSER and video artist Ophir Kutiel (Kutiman) with Samantha Montgomery (Princess Shaw).

Two Israeli documentaries nominated for Cinema Eye Honor

“Talented but isolated, New Orleans care worker Samantha spends her spare time uploading acapella videos of her original songs to YouTube, to a smattering of viewers."

Politics & Diplomacy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama

Fiji Prime Minister visits Jerusalem, meets Netanyahu

Island nation thanks for its support in international forums by PM.