The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
Israel fuel prices could top NIS 9 per liter as tax cut expires after elections

Rising global oil prices amid expectations of renewed fighting with Iran, coupled with the expiration of Smotrich's fuel tax cut on November 3, are expected to drive fuel prices sharply higher.

Trump repeats endorsement of Netanyahu, calls for Israel, US to 'finish the job'

"When you go to the Polls please remember that Bibi [Netanyahu] has been an outstanding Warrior Prime Minister!" Trump wrote. 

'MAGA conservatives' dream candidate': Trump administration eyes Orban as next UN chief - report

According to the report, Washington believes, based on previous discussions, that Russia and China would also back Orban, potentially making him a joint candidate supported by all three powers.

Brazil's Lula overtakes Bolsonaro in runoff, with half of votes counted

Pollsters said higher-than-expected turnout appeared to have boosted Lula. Andrei Roman, CEO of pollster AtlasIntel, told Reuters that Lula would be re-elected.

IDF veteran completes Hawaii Ironman race three years after losing leg in Gaza combat

After losing his leg in Gaza, IDF veteran Boris Shtonda completed Hawaii's grueling Ironman triathlon using a specialized running prosthetic, dedicating the race to wounded soldiers in rehabilitation

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