The Jerusalem Post Archive

2 November 2009
From five star to one star bomb shelters - a wartime review

Israel's bomb shelters vary in size, comfort level, and ambiance.

US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase

Trump is considering deploying additional troops to the Middle East, a move that would reinforce operations in the region as the US weighs its options.

Netanyahu says Iranian regime change possible after missile barrage hits Bazan oil refinery

Iran's Princess Noor Pahlavi to ‘Post’: "Iranians have chance to reclaim their country" • Two seriously wounded in North • Home Front Command lessens security guidelines across Israel

Saudi FM: Kingdom reserves right to military action following Iran attacks

Both political and non-political responses are possible, threatened Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan amidst increasing Iranian missile strikes across the region.

Trump: Israel 'violently lashed out' at Iran, Gulf gas fields damaged, US eyes troop surge

"Israel, out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East, has violently lashed out at a major facility...in Iran," Trump wrote on Truth Social. 

Drones spotted over base where Rubio, Hegseth live, raising security concerns - report

Multiple drones were spotted in a single night in the last 10 days, as security concerns for overseas diplomatic posts and domestic bases increase, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Iran demands compensation from UAE over alleged role in US strikes

In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAE’s decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted "an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility."

Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states, targeting key oil and gas facilities

Saudi FM says his country reserves the right to act militarily against Iran and any trust with Tehran has been shattered.

IAF destroys IRGC helicopter at airport, targets Basij operatives in western Iran

The strike comes a day after sources told The Jerusalem Post that the IDF struck Iranian military targets in the Caspian Sea for the first time since the start of Operation Roaring Lion. 

Mossad slams regime's use of mosques as military posts, allegedly threatens Iranian commanders

Further, the Mossad urged the public to continue sending it footage of the regime’s operations within Iran.

Iran considers transit fees for ships passing through strategic Strait of Hormuz

Since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran has disrupted maritime transit through the strait for vessels it says are linked to its war adversaries and their allies.

Iran hangs three, including national wrestling champion, in connection with January protests

The Hengaw human rights organization reported that the men gave their confessions after being tortured, and they were found guilty despite there being no witnesses or evidence.

Iran revives ‘Zionist sorcery’ claims in propaganda against Israel

Mehr, Khamenei’s official site, and earlier Fars commentary show how supernatural and antisemitic language has entered parts of Iran’s propaganda ecosystem.

Iran attacks pushing Gulf's Arab states toward unity, possible action against Tehran - analysis

Iran has sought to escalate incrementally against Gulf countries over the course of the three-week war.

Iran nears three weeks offline as regime braces for renewed demonstrations

The blackout rendered it impossible to make phone calls or text locally or internationally, suppressing all attempts at communication.

Fanning flames of war, Iran appears to activate Gulf terror cells as conflict expands - analysis

Iran may be turning to local groups and terrorist cells to fan the flames of war in the region.

Iranian-backed militia in Iraq sends mixed messages about new attacks - analysis

Kataib Hezbollah said it might pause attacks on US targets in Iraq, but its strict and unlikely conditions suggest strikes could resume soon.

Lebanon’s Bassil urges neutrality as Hezbollah-Israel clashes escalate

Gebran Bassil warns that Hezbollah’s actions and the Israel conflict could split Lebanon, urging neutrality and caution to protect the country from regional wars and internal strife.

War could leave Iran with a more radical, nuclear-ambitious regime, IDF sources say

IDF sources say Iran's military power has been 'set back years' in every area • Despite that, military sources unsure if strikes will be enough to get Iranian protesters to topple regime

Today will be most intense day of US strikes on Iran, Hegseth claims again

Despite Hegseth's claims, US General Dan Caine did note that Iran still maintained "some capability" of launching strikes across the Gulf during the briefing. 

‘More than symbolic’: Doha’s expulsion of Iran’s military, security attache signals shift in Gulf

Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi, a Saudi researcher specializing in international relations and the Gulf region, told The Jerusalem Post that Iran’s attacks constitute “a betrayal of the diplomatic detente.”

WATCH: Kremlin news crew hit by Israeli strike in southern Lebanon after Israel provided warning

The footage shows RT correspondent Steve Sweeney just before the sound of an incoming strike can be heard. Sweeney is seen diving forward as a blast strikes behind him.

IDF exploited Iran fallback plan, hit forces at stadiums in deadliest strikes of war - report

The majority of Iranian military and security personnel were reportedly killed at Azadi Stadium, one of the largest soccer stadiums in the region. 

How the air force broke down Iran's air defenses: Operation Roaring Lion vs. Operation Rising Lion

The top tier of Iran's remaining air defenses consists of mobile anti-aircraft missiles, often grouped together in a dozen or more on a vehicle, around 92% of which have been destroyed.

US and Israeli war aims in Iran are not the same, Gabbard says

"The objectives that have been laid out by the president are different from the objectives that have been laid out by the Israeli government," Gabbard said.

War by the numbers: How many strikes, targets, and missions has Israel carried out? - explainer

Since the start of the war against Iran, Israel has dropped around 12,000 bombs, including 3,600 within the Tehran region alone.

US F-35 hit, forced to make emergency landing, IRGC takes credit

This would be the first time Iran has hit a US aircraft in the war. Both the US and Israel are using F-35s, which are fifth-generation stealth jets costing upwards of $100 million.

Iran's Princess Noor Pahlavi to ‘Post’: ‘Iranians have chance to reclaim their country’ - interview

Iranians “didn’t suddenly decide to reject the Islamic Republic,” said Noor. “Each generation tried to see if the system could change, and each time the answer was repression."

Jan. 6 protester Jake Lang renounced his Judaism to court the far right. It isn’t working

Far-right, antisemitic media personalities such as Dan Bilzerian and Nick Fuentes slammed Lang for being a "Jewish operative" and a Jew "larping as a white Christian."

Kremlin confirms Ukraine talks paused, Zelensky says time to resume

Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause. Zelensky said that it was time to resume peace talks and that Ukrainian negotiators would travel to the US on Saturday.

Pentagon seeks $200 billion for Iran war, dwarfing amount US has already spent - report

The $200 billion would far exceed the price of the US airstrikes on Iran since the initiation of Operation Epic Fury late last month, three sources told Washington Post.

Ex-US counterterror chief Joe Kent probed by FBI over alleged leaked classified info - report

The investigation pre-dates Joe Kent's departure as the head of the National Counterterrorism Center on Tuesday, Semafor added.

Pakistan denies deadly Kabul hospital attack, says it struck Taliban military site

Conflicting accounts over a disputed airstrike leave questions about the target and reported civilian deaths unresolved.

Trump, Japanese PM discuss Iran war, Strait of Hormuz, Trump says 'not putting troops anywhere'

Takaichi told Trump she had "brought specific proposals to calm down the global energy market" and said Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

US push for Western Hemisphere dominance could extend to Cuba and Nicaragua, experts say

Trump's new policy, which he calls the “Donroe" Doctrine, aims to establish US dominance throughout the Western Hemisphere by replacing regime leaders with US-allied governments.

Archaeologists find evidence of postmortem 'crucifixion' in Roman burials

Archaeologists report nails driven into remains and deliberately scattered in tombs, indicating non-accidental postmortem 'crucifixion' as part of a dark funerary ceremony.

Funerary offerings, pottery, gold jewelry discovered in 1,000-year-old pre-Hispanic tomb in Panama

The tomb belonged to an individual of high status within their community, from an important lineage in the Rio Grande area, lead archaeologist Julia Mayo said.

Dressed for the afterlife: What 7,000-year-old grave soil reveals about Stone Age clothing - study

The study uses the technique of microarchaeology to examine the soil collected from 35 graves at the Skateholm I and II cemeteries in southern Sweden.

Judaism as culture: A path to restore Jewish, Zionist pride - opinion

Today, more than ever, we need that same “renewing generation” – one that examines and tests, but above all, draws near and restores Jewish and Zionist pride to our sisters and brothers overseas.

Epic Fury: Moral obligations before declaring war on Iran - opinion

Does a political leader who chooses to go to war have the right to unilaterally put the lives of millions of citizens around the world at risk?

Macron: Shut down Tehran’s terror embassy in Paris immediately - opinion

France must set an example for the whole of Europe.

Gulf states at crossroads: Navigating the Iran war’s unwanted reality - opinion

The Gulf states’ ability to preserve stability, maintain strategic flexibility, and avoid being drawn into an escalation will shape the region for years to come. 

Can Israel's confrontation with Iran, Hezbollah lead to regional peace? - opinion

If the political situation after the war looks exactly like it did before the war, or worse, the region will have paid an enormous price for very little strategic gain.

Iran’s 'day after' debate shifts from regime change to who governs next - editorial

As Reza Pahlavi steps forward with a detailed post-regime vision, the conversation is shifting to what comes next and whether anyone is prepared for it.

Survival means victory: Preserving honor as a war objective - opinion

From Egypt to Iran, leaders often choose honor over surrender, enduring defeat rather than risking public humiliation.

Business as usual: Knesset work continues while Israel is in a state of emergency - opinion

Amir Ohana, the Speaker of the Knesset, decided last week that discussions could now be held in the Knesset without any limitation on their subject matter. 

NYC synagogues boost security as DHS shutdown stalls federal funding

While the Temple Israel attack prompted a heightened sense of alarm among Jewish institutions, some argue that, after years of bolstering security, there is little left to reinforce.

Berlin rabbi makes history as first European to head Conservative rabbis’ association

Ederberg is a veteran rabbi of Berlin’s first official egalitarian congregation on Oranienburger Strasse — and this month she reached a new milestone.

UK charges two men with spying for Iran targeting Jewish communities in London

Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, a dual Iranian-British national, and Alireza Farasati, an Iranian national, 22, were charged following an investigation into their actions in north London over five weeks.

Iran’s textbooks promote violent martyrdom, normalize militarization, IMPACT-se finds

IMPACT-se says Iran’s Khomeinist ideology is deeply embedded in schools, with textbooks reflecting the regime’s political values, narratives, and agendas.

CAM and the African American Mayors Association launch new national fellowship

This new national fellowship will rejuvenate the historic alliance between Black and Jewish communities in the United States

Argentina assumes presidency of IHRA, commits to fighting antisemitism

This marks the first time in its history that IHRA is crossing the equator; it is also the first time a South American country has taken on this responsibility.

Germany: 'Respectable antisemitism'

Even as Germany strengthened its institutional response to antisemitism, it became the central European battleground over the legitimacy of the IHRA definition itself.

La anexión de Judea y Samaria amenaza la democracia de Israel - opinión

De muchas maneras, esto convierte a Judea y Samaria en una nueva región israelí, evitando así cualquier concesión territorial, y mucho menos la creación de un estado palestino.

El antiguo orden mundial ha muerto: Israel debe prepararse para lo que viene a continuación

A medida que la rivalidad global se intensifica y el orden posterior a la Guerra Fría se desvanece, Israel debe navegar una nueva era peligrosa y complicada, moldeada por el antisemitismo.

Encuentran restos humanos de 8,000 años de antigüedad en cueva submarina mexicana

Los investigadores dijeron que el hallazgo agrega otra pieza al emergente cuadro de los primeros habitantes de la Península de Yucatán cuando el paisaje era una llanura seca con acantilados.

EE.UU. considera enviar refuerzos militares mientras la guerra con Irán entra en una nueva fase

Trump está considerando desplegar tropas adicionales en Oriente Medio, una medida que reforzaría las operaciones en la región mientras Estados Unidos examina sus opciones.

¿Por qué Israel, y no EE.UU., lleva a cabo la mayoría de los asesinatos de funcionarios iraníes?

Israel ha tomado la delantera en el asesinato de altos funcionarios iraníes, con Estados Unidos desempeñando un papel mínimo, lo que señala un cambio significativo en la estrategia.

¿Quiénes son los altos cargos iraníes que siguen con vida tras semanas de ataques israelíes?

Tras la devastación en los ámbitos político y militar de la República Islámica, ¿quiénes son algunas de las figuras más significativas que quedan en Irán?

Irán lanza misiles cerca de lugares sagrados de Jerusalén

El rabino del Muro Occidental condenó el fuego iraní hacia Jerusalén el lunes después de que fragmentos de misiles e interceptores cayeran en y alrededor de la Ciudad Vieja.

Corea del Norte: El movimiento de Japón hacia armas nucleares debe ser 'cuidadosamente frenado'

Japón comenzó a hacer comentarios activos sobre armas nucleares tan pronto como los Estados Unidos aprobaron una solicitud de Corea del Sur para construir un submarino nuclear.

Netanyahu podría convocar elecciones anticipadas, ya que el éxito bélico influye en la estrategia

El momento de las elecciones dependerá en gran medida de los resultados de la guerra y podría adelantarse, dijo el Prof. Gideon Rahat, investigador principal del Instituto de Democracia de Israel.

'No longer a safe place': Lebanon fractures under Hezbollah's war

A war launched in the shadow of Iran is deepening Lebanon’s internal fractures and testing Israel’s strategy

Fake missiles, fake deaths: AI is rewriting Israel's war reality

As the Israel–Iran war unfolds, another battle is playing out online, with AI-generated images and videos blurring the line between fact and fiction.

'It's like a cancer': Lebanese journalists on life under Hezbollah's grip

Many Lebanese say they are paying the price for a conflict they neither chose nor control

Israeli retail tech funding more than doubled to $463 million in 2025, report finds

The report counts 502 active companies operating in Israel’s Retail & Commerce space, representing 7.05% of the country’s 7,125 startups.

Knesset about to pass budget already seen as irrelevant

In the event of an extensive ground operation in Lebanon, the legislative process will start all over again, with revised deficit and growth forecasts

Preparing the next generation of leaders

The Hebrew University Business School is adapting its approach to business education while guiding students through one of the most challenging periods in Israel’s recent history.

Christians in Lebanon navigate fear and neutrality amid ongoing regional conflict

Christian communities are opposing Lebanon’s involvement in the conflict while weighing whether Hezbollah’s weakening could open space for stronger state authority.

Ilia II, Georgian Church leader who shaped national identity, dies at 93

Ilia II, the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia, died on Tuesday after being hospitalized, said senior cleric Metropolitan Shio.

Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech

"AIPAC found out the hard way: the 9th District is not for sale," Daniel Biss said during his victory address.

Fattal’s new and intriguing move

Fattal’s FATTAL COLORS unites seven boutique hotels in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, each with unique design and story, blending city vibes, local cuisine, and Israel’s first AI-driven campaign.

A little air, a little romance, a lot of food

Terrace looks directly at Haifa’s famous view, and wants more.

Israel’s next generation of chefs steps forward

An international competition invites chefs under 30 in Israel, providing mentoring, professional growth, and global exposure. This year also introduces the Young Chefs Festival.

How do you turn a pack of pasta into an addictive snack? The recipe every parent should know

Baked pasta seasoned with paprika, garlic, and cumin that gets a crispy texture like Bissli.  A simple recipe with few ingredients and an addictive result that suits both children and adults.

Finally: The long-awaited WhatsApp update is coming to mobile soon

A new WhatsApp feature allows users to create a link to chat with people without an account. The interface works in the browser while keeping end-to-end encryption.

Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism

The pre-Passover shopping season begins, highlighting a key trend: Expensive and complex products, led by electrical appliances, are rapidly moving into food retail chains.

Surprisingly: Apple announced the AirPods Max 2

After a long wait, Apple is announcing the second generation of its premium over-ear headphones. With a significant improvement in noise cancellation capabilities, and smart audio features.

Bar Refaeli opens a store in the most sought-after location

After the pop-up experience at the duty free, Livelle, the skincare brand of Bar and Dor Refaeli, is opening its doors at Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall for a limited time. All the details.

2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch
Israel’s defense companies report record $80 billion backlog as global demand surges

The backlog of orders of Israeli defense companies will translate into sales in the coming years and provides prosperous prospects for the companies and their investors.

Q-Day Is the new Y2K, only bigger -opinion

If we don’t act now, the problem will become unmanageable. The lesson from Y2K is that coordinated preparation works

Iranian cluster munitions pose additional challenge for Israel's air defenses

Half of the missiles fired by Iran have been cluster warheads that have about 24 submunitions, each containing approximately 2–5 kg of explosives.

The power of regional cooperation in crisis: Insights from experts on the ground

In this powerful interview, Dr. Rivka Ravitz, chief of staff of Beit Shemesh, Yoav Bakshi Yeivin, director of Makom network, and Moshiko Erez, founder of NexusCities, discuss regional cooperation.

Hegseth says biggest attack on Iran to come, US-Israel goals are questioned

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

Week three of Roaring Lion: Iran's leadership hollowed out, Arab world reaches breaking point

As the war enters its third week, the regime's top officials are being killed faster than they can be replaced, and Iran's neighbors are running out of patience.

Driver speeding to escape sirens gets license suspension in landmark ruling

The court emphasized that speeding in emergency situations may increase, rather than reduce, risk, and suspended the driver’s license for 30 days. 

New study: Do these popular foods contain toxins?

In recent years, more people have chosen to eat vegan burgers and plant-based dairy products – but a new study has found that despite their healthy image – they may also contain harmful substances.

Why are people afraid to switch to multifocal lenses – and what are they missing?

Vision for near, intermediate, and distance in the same lens. An optometrist explains how multifocal lenses work, who they are suitable for, and what is important to know before deciding to switch.

A life-threatening allergic attack: This is how you identify the signs and inject an Epipen

For people with sensitivity, encountering an allergen can within seconds turn into a respiratory emergency. This is what you need to know about using an auto-injector (Epipen) to save lives.

Has the solution to preventing aging been found?

Researchers found a link between daily intake of a multivitamin and a certain slowing in biological markers of aging.

WATCH: Bazan oil refinery damaged after Iran launches series of missile barrages across Israel

Four people were killed overnight on Wednesday, and over 13 were wounded. Meanwhile, four people were injured in Kiryat Shmona during a barrage on Thursday evening.

WATCH: Eretz Nehederet portrays Quentin Tarantino heading for shelter, other tales of resilience

Tarantino, the Oscar-winning Pulp Fiction director living in Israel with his wife Daniella Pick and their children, was portrayed in the opening skit showing how people head to shelters.

IDF kills over 20 Hezbollah terrorists, confiscates weapons in 24 hours of ops. in southern Lebanon

The IDF also issued an urgent evacuation order to residents of Lebanon living south of the Zahrani River on Thursday, amid Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah terrorists operating in the area.

KKL-JNF approves NIS 6 million aid package for northern border communities ahead of Passover

The aid is aimed at communities located within 0–2 kilometers of the border fence, including Shlomi, Metula, and Kiryat Shmona, as well as several regional councils along the confrontation line.

Moroccan PhD student stays in Israel during war to finish Ben-Gurion University research

Hiba Benoutiq, a Moroccan doctoral student in Beersheba, says completing her dissertation on Jewish life in rural Morocco remains her top priority despite sirens, missile fire, and wartime disruption

A cardiologist warns: This is what needs to be done these days to prevent a heart event

A cardiologist explains how prolonged stress affects the cardiovascular system and what can be done to maintain health even during periods of security-related tension.

'After the cluster opens, it’s too late:' Israeli expert explains Iranian cluster warhead challenge

Dr. Uzi Rubin tells The Media Line that stopping missiles at high altitude remains the only effective defense once submunitions are released.

Ex-military prosecutor suspected of rape, exploiting soldiers for sex

Police say more than 50 women may have been victimized in the case, which emerged from a months-long covert investigation launched after complaints by two soldiers.

Research ties GLP-1 injections to fewer setbacks in anxiety and depression

The study also reported a 42% lower risk of psychiatric hospitalizations and work absences during periods when patients were taking semaglutide compared with periods when they were not.

Artificial intelligence firms hire experts in explosives, chemical weapons

Anthropic is seeking a Policy Manager for Chemical Weapons and High-Yield Explosives with at least five years of experience.

IDF sets back Iran military years, but no answer for China rebuilding it

Despite threats passed on to China by Israel and the Mossad not to help Iran rearm, foreign reports have credited Beijing with helping Iran quickly rebuild its ballistic missile apparatus.

From Bayern’s bench to Southampton’s savior: Daniel Peretz and the rise of the ‘Iron Dome’

Daniel Peretz was the “Golden Boy” of Israeli soccer, a player who had famously stared down German strikers at the U-21 Euros and won.

One in two US teens say they’ve used AI to ‘undress’ people

In a survey, 36.3% of teens reported that someone else had created a sexualized GenAI image of them without their consent.

Israel makes progress against Iran missiles, but disputes within IDF about the extent

One top IDF source said on Sunday that the air force had destroyed or neutralized 75% of Iran's missile launchers. On Thursday, another senior IDF source said that the percentage was only around 60%.

WATCH: Israel strikes Iranian Navy sites in Caspian Sea for first time since start of war

Among the sites targeted during the strikes was a major Iranian Navy port, at which five missile ships equipped with air defenses and anti-submarine missiles, were destroyed

Beyond energy: How Bazan Group is powering the future of industrial tech

The true engine of change lies in the people – and at the forefront, the women – shaping the future of energy.

New air force tactics reduce refueling needs for attack runs on Iran

The new tactic is for air force jets to accelerate to high altitude on a much faster, steeper trajectory when taking off from Israel to save fuel.

Freed Gaza hostages relive trauma as Iran war sirens trigger captivity memories

“We will live with captivity for the rest of our lives," former hostage Luis Har said.

Yair Golan issues ‘severe warning’ to Netanyahu against military strategy in Lebanon

Golan warned against continuing a military campaign without working on a diplomatic solution, explaining that Hezbollah is currently “at a low point, militarily, politically, and economically.”

WATCH: PM Netanyahu: Iran at its weakest thanks to US, Israel cooperation, regime change possible

Netanyahu claimed that the Iranian regime was around a year off from creating intercontinental ballistic missiles that could have hit the United States.

Gov’t must reimburse parents for closed daycare costs during war, Haskel tells ‘Post’ - interview

Haskel argues that the system is failing, with private daycare costing parents thousands of shekels a month, and even more for families with multiple young children.

Hapoel Tel Aviv downs Paris; Jerusalem eliminated by Turk Telekom

The win moved Hapoel’s record to 19-11 as it remained in fifth place ahead of a duel with Bologna late Thursday night back in Sofia.

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