The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
Tsunami warning issued in Philippines following 7.8 magnitude earthquake

Philippines Seismology Agency Director Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol said that the first tsunami waves are expected to arrive between 7:37 a.m. and 9:37 a.m. local time.

Israel used Azerbaijan, Iraq routes in strikes, Iranian hardline outlet claims

Azerbaijan has denied allowing its territory or airspace to be used against Iran, according to the same report, which said Azerbaijani FM Bayramov spoke with Iranian FM Araghchi after the attack.

IDF strikes Iran after Trump requests no Israeli retaliation for missile attack

Iran launches missiles at northern Israel in first since March after Beirut strikes • US did not give ‘green light’ on Beirut strikes - Axios • Two IDF soldiers killed, four wounded over weekend

WATCH: IDF uncovers expansive Hezbollah tunnel complex under Beaufort Castle

At the end of May, the IDF announced that it had captured the Beaufort Ridge, which it had previously held between 1982 and 2000, when Israeli forces withdrew from Lebanon.

WATCH: New footage released marking two years since operation rescuing four hostages from Hamas

The footage shows the Israel Police Counterterrorism Unit officers, who arrived at both locations simultaneously, rescuing hostages and engaging in hand-to-hand combat with Hamas's Nukhba terrorists.

Fans evacuated as Israeli basketball playoff game halted over security concerns

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem’s semifinal opener was halted after three quarters, as fans were evacuated following updated Home Front Command restrictions.

Israel strikes targets in western, central Iran, IDF confirms

Earlier on Monday, a United States official told Axios that he did not expect an imminent Israeli retaliation against Iran.

Instagram launches paid subscription officially

Instagram has officially announced the launch of Instagram Plus, a new monthly paid subscription service that will grant users a series of exclusive features.

Viral gym trend revives antisemitic stereotypes online, NGO CyberWell's report shows

The “Promised 3,000 Years Ago” trend involves the antisemitic assertion that Jews falsely claim property belonging to others as their own, and in this specific case, gym equipment. 

Paris misreads Israeli reality: Sanctioning settlers won't bring Palestinian statehood - editorial

If the Europeans hope their sanctions will bend Israel’s will, they are deeply misreading the Israeli public. Such actions will be used in the upcoming election campaign to bolster the Right.

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