The Jerusalem Post Archive

12 October 2006
Simcha Rothman: Why ‘aid to Israel’ is a myth - opinion

Call it what it functionally is: a US-Israel security exchange, a strategic defense partnership, or an allied capability investment.

Why the US and Israel need marriage counseling before Iran negotiations go further - opinion

The US-Israel alliance faces a critical moment as Iran talks test shared interests, expectations, and long-term strategic alignment.

Jewish extremist attacks in the West Bank threaten Israel’s legitimacy - opinion

West Bank violence by extremists threatens Israel’s international standing amid its high-stakes war with Iran.

Middle Israel: What are Israel's long-term goals and opportunities in Operation Roaring Lion?

The past month’s events lead to one military imperative, one political aim, and one diplomatic opportunity; a grand opportunity, one that is as precious and fragile as it is achievable and overdue.

An insult to Iranians: The current rulers of Iran are far from 'the right people' - editorial

Deal or no deal, ceasefire or no ceasefire, it is an insult to the people of Iran, the people protesting for freedom and dying for it, to pretend that the current leadership is somehow new or better.

US Jews are realizing that Netanyahu can handle war better than Trump can - comment

There is always noise around Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. There is always noise around US President Donald Trump. Then a war comes, and the static drops.

My Word: Israel, happy to be here

I wish all those celebrating it a “Happy Passover” and as we traditionally say at the end of the Seder: “Next year in Jerusalem.”

Israel presses military campaign against Islamic Republic as diplomatic talks stall

Conflicting messaging from Washington, including statements by Donald Trump, has added to the uncertainty surrounding the prospects for a ceasefire.

Parashat Tzav: True freedom begins in the mind, not in physical circumstance

Shabbat Hagadol is a time of inner preparation for the Festival of Freedom. On this Shabbat, we begin to think and act from a broader perspective.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat times for your area.

Jerusalem highlights: March 27-April 2

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Grapevine, March 27, 2026: A welcome break

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps Euroleague Playoff hopes alive with win over Fenerbahce

It was yet another game that demonstrated yet again how critical the club’s Israeli contingent is, as Roman Sorkin and Tamir Blatt both starred for Oded Katash’s squad.

As Hezbollah rockets fall, emergency medics in Israel’s North work double shifts

As missiles, cluster bombs, and Hezbollah rockets fall across Israel during the latest two-front war, MDA volunteers are often the first on the scene.

Tunnel systems, dissenting launch crews: A glimpse into the IDF's hunt for Iran's missile launchers

Of the approximately 470 launchers, fewer than 180 (40%) remain operational, while the rest are severely damaged or destroyed in airstrikes.

One month of war uncertainty leaves Israel’s political map unchanged - poll

The poll further found that 51% of Israelis do not trust US President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran in a way that would preserve Israel’s interests.

IAF reservist accused of leaking Iran strike details for profit via Polymarket betting

An Israel Air Force reservist is accused of sharing classified details of an Israeli strike in Iran with a friend who used the information to place profitable online bets.

WATCH: IDF continues counterterrorism ops. in Gaza Strip, including destroying terror tunnels

The IDF's Southern Command continues operations to destroy terror infrastructure and remove threats in the Gaza Strip, killing over 60 Hamas terrorists last month.

IDF Home Front Command to extend siren warning times for Hezbollah rockets

This could double the amount of time that Israelis have to reach a sheltered area in the event of Hezbollah terrorists launching rockets towards Israeli civilian locations.

IDF soldier, combat officer severely wounded during operational accident in southern Lebanon

The soldiers have been taken to a hospital, and their families have been notified.

Yaakov Erez, former Maariv editor and Sokolov Prize winner, dies at 87

Erez, a Sokolov Prize winner, was behind many exclusive stories and investigations.

Vance’s Jewish chief of staff shares his approach to right-wing antisemitism, new profile reveals

Reses, who keeps his X account private and does not give interviews, appears to view the trade-offs differently from his former mentor.

NYC Council approves ‘buffer zone’ legislation insulating houses of worship from protests

The “buffer zone” legislation for religious institutions was passed with a vote of 44-5, reaching a super-majority that will make it immune from a potential veto.

Football star Puka Nacua sued, accused of biting women, making antisemitic remark

Plaintiff Madison Atiabi and her attorney allege that Nacua said "f*** all the Jews" during a dinner on Dec. 31 in Los Angeles.

Hundreds of Diaspora leaders call for action against ‘Jewish-extremist terror in the West Bank’

“Mr. President, the terror, death, and destruction inflicted by Jewish-Israeli extremists against innocent Palestinians across the West Bank is an abomination,” says an open letter published Thursday

The perfect Friday bite: Tender meatballs and sweet whole-wheat challah to complete your meal

Chicken balls and beef meatballs in sauce, paired with whole-wheat challah, are both comfort food and a great way to use up your Passover flour stock.

Special menus and games: Food chains adapt for Passover

Dedicated menus, kids’ meals, and mall activities: How food chains try to maintain consumer routines even during Passover.

Savings plan: The new Citroën C3 vs. Skoda Fabia

The vehicle supplement of Walla and Maariv compares the two cheapest superminis in Israel: The Citroën C3 and Skoda Fabia, in a test that also reflects two different approaches to cost reduction.

Autonomous AI agents in business organizations

TrendAI expands collaboration with NVIDIA to enhance AI agent security in work environments.

Recommended red wines for Passover 2026

Mira Eitan expresses confidence in local agriculture and the resilience of Israeli wine producers, and recommends local wines for the holiday table at prices for every budget.

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XTEND, ParaZero to advance autonomous drone‑interception capabilities

The collaboration enables the drone to autonomously pursue, capture, and secure an enemy drone by using a physical net launched for capture. 

US deploys uncrewed drone boats in conflict with Iran

The Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft, or GARC, has been used for patrols as part of the US ​campaign against Iran

Three chessboards, one war: One month into the second Iran war - opinion

Beyond the battlefield, a larger question emerges: can this war become the catalyst for a new regional architecture linking Israel, the Gulf, and global partners?

Iran war reshapes diplomacy as old dealmakers are sidelined - who replaces them?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The month-long war now under way has done more than degrade Iran’s air defenses and cripple parts of its military-industrial complex - it has upended the diplomatic cast.

Trump says he was told Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, spotlighting Iran’s brutal anti-gay persecution

Same-sex relations are criminalized and can carry the death penalty in Iran, where the Islamic regime has long been accused of systematic persecution of Iran's LGBTQ+ community.

US considers sending additional 10,000 ground troops to Middle East amid Iran talks - report

The force is likely to include both infantry and armored vehicles, in addition to the 82nd Airborne Division already deployed to the region, according to the WSJ.

Iran claims US, Israel struck heavy water research reactor, IDF conducts wave of strikes in Beirut

IAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah, IDF says • G7 foreign ministers demand an end to attacks on civilians in Iran war • IDF finds Hezbollah tunnel near south Lebanon church

Rubio holds call with Iraqi Kurdish leader, State Department says

The war in Iran has raised oil prices and shaken global markets.

Yemen's Houthis ready to join Iran war if needed, raising new shipping risk

If the Houthis open a new front in the conflict, one obvious target would be the Bab al-Mandab Strait off the coast of Yemen, a key shipping chokepoint.

UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz - report

The UAE plans to deploy its navy in a multinational task force to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect global shipping from Iranian attacks.

IDF destroys regime's missile, sea mine production site in Yazd amid nationwide airstrikes

The IDF hit Iran's missile and sea mine production site in Yazd, targeting key regime infrastructure across the country, including Tehran and Isfahan, as part of ongoing operations.

IRGC issues evacuation warning for civilians close to US forces in Gulf States

The IRGC warns civilians to avoid US forces in the Gulf, as tensions rise with threats toward the UAE and Bahrain. Iran also launched drones and missiles at Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

Hamas disarmament plan sees Gaza's tunnels destroyed, arms given up in stages, text shows

The plan follows an eight-month timeline that begins with a US-backed committee of Palestinian technocrats taking security control of Gaza and concludes with Israeli forces withdrawing completely.

Pakistan says US-Iran backchannel talks continue despite Tehran rejecting 15-point plan

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Dar said Pakistan remains fully committed to promoting peace and is making all possible efforts to ensure stability in the region and beyond

Russia aiding Iran with targeting data to distract from 'crimes' in Ukraine, German FM says

"Putin cynically hopes that the escalation in the Middle East will divert our attention from his crimes in Ukraine... Russia is evidently supporting Iran with information," Johann Wadephul said.

IDF finds Hezbollah tunnel near south Lebanon church as group 'exploits' Christian population

The IDF also stated that Hezbollah prevents Christian civilians from fleeing combat zones and "has even fired at them" in the past.

US can only confirm about third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

As the US-Israeli war with Iran nears its one-month mark, sources familiar with US intelligence said that the US can only determine with certainty that it has destroyed a third of Iran's missiles.

Huge Iranian missile fragments, intercepted by air defenses, lay scattered across Israel, West Bank

Iran has launched hundreds of missiles towards Israel since the start of the war, fragments of which are four to five meters long and have landed in school playgrounds.

Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded - analysis

The big question confronting Gulf policymakers is no longer how the Iran war ends, but what kind of regional order will follow its end.

US, Israeli strikes hit Iranian nuclear development facilities, state media claims

The alleged attack on the heavy water reactor comes after the IDF called for residents of nearby Arak to evacuate ahead of imminent strikes on regime military infrastructure.

Iran's response to US peace proposal expected Friday, source says

According to a Reuters source, US President Donald Trump and top White House officials have been told via interlocutors that Iran's counter-proposal would likely arrive on Friday.

Trump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition

The first $100 bills bearing Trump's signature and those of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be printed in June, followed by other denominations in subsequent months.

Marketers try to make seafood look like hot dogs

Americans eat about 19 pounds (8.6 kilograms) of seafood per person each year. That level has barely budged in a century and remains far below the global average.

Ferrari keeps Middle East clients rolling by flying in its priciest models

Chartered Boeing 747 freighters depart from Italy to Gulf states amid regional conflict, delivering high-end cars directly to private clients.

Startup wants to grow “headless humans” to replace lab animals

Researchers describe brainless, lab-grown human bodies engineered to host full organ systems and study disease without consciousness.

Always eating the same food can help you get thinner, researchers say

Researchers say it is easier to lose weight by always eating the same foods than by following a varied diet.

Liquid water in -70 Celsius: Scientists break down water's weirdness

New peer-reviewed experiments on supercooled water corroborate the transition between high- and low-density liquid states.

Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East - report

The weapons that could be redirected include air defense interceptor missiles purchased through a NATO initiative launched last year, under which partner countries buy US arms for Kyiv.

Ousted Ben & Jerry's board chair sues Unilever, alleging defamation

Mittal is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.

'We are in agony:' Savannah Guthrie speaks in first interview since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance

The Guthrie family is still searching for their mother, two months after her disappearance.

Two humanitarian aid boats en route to Cuba are missing, Mexico says

The vessels had been expected to arrive between March 24 and 25, but there had been no communication from them and no confirmation of their arrival, the navy said.

US-Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia

Delhi and Moscow are deepening their energy cooperation, with both sides agreeing to prepare for Russia to resume direct sales of liquefied natural gas.

US judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now

Anthropic’s lawsuit in California federal court alleges that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth overstepped his authority when he designated Anthropic a national security supply-chain risk.

Chinese universities with military links bought Super Micro servers with restricted AI chips

Concerned about the potential for artificial intelligence chips to enhance China's military capabilities, the US, from 2022, began banning the sale of some Nvidia chips, such as the A100, to China.

Afghan national jailed for 15 years in the UK for raping 12-year-old girl

Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, was convicted after a trial at Warwick Crown Court of one count of raping a child under 13 in Nuneaton, central England, last July.

Iran-linked hackers claim breach of FBI director's personal email, DOJ official confirms break-in

A Justice Department official confirmed to Reuters that Patel's emails were compromised but did not go into detail.

Your Taxes: The Iran war’s commercial impact

The latest Iran war is having an economic impact on the world economy. If less fuel is available to the world through the Strait of Hormuz, it means less travel and fewer petroleum products.

Your Investments: Opening day, leaving Egyptian exodus with great wealth, and financial optimism

When the Israelites left Egypt, they carried more than gold and silver. They carried a new financial reality. After generations of limitations, they stepped into a future where growth was possible.

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