The Jerusalem Post Archive

7 November 2007
Grapevine, March 20, 2026: A legislative battle against Jews

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Israel pushes Hezbollah further north in Lebanon - buying time, but not security

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The main theater and focus of attention remains Iran. Nevertheless, Israel perceives an opportunity to significantly change the situation along its northern border as well.

Sirens sound across Israel, Iran sends multiple missile barrages

Shrapnel fell on a residential building in Rehovot, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority announced on Friday morning.

Israeli nonprofit, Fiverr launch overnight AI marathon to combat online antisemitism

ADIR and Fiverr unite young developers for an AI marathon to tackle rising online antisemitism in gaming and digital spaces.

Resilience in Metula: Ayuni Pizza Bar stays open amid war with Hezbollah

Despite the ongoing Hezbollah missile strikes, Ayuni Pizza Bar in Metula remains open, serving locals and soldiers. Resilience in the face of war, with a slice of normalcy.

IDF chief Zamir, Ben-Gvir clash over rising settler violence in West Bank

Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warns of rising settler violence in the West Bank, stressing its impact on security and operations, while National Security Minister Ben-Gvir calls for stronger retaliation.

Netanyahu gains votes at Ben-Gvir's expense as Operation Roaring Lion concludes third week - poll

The poll also tested a scenario where Eisenkot's Yashar! would join lists with Bennett. In that scenario, the list, led by Bennett, won 33 seats, one more than the parties would receive separately.

Israel strikes Syrian military targets after attacks on Druze civilians

Targets hit during the attack included a command center and weapons in military bases belonging to the Syrian regime.

Reservist in Iron Dome unit charged with providing information to Iranian officials

According to the indictment, the defendant, named as Raz Cohen, is accused of security offenses and of allegedly providing information related to Iron Dome activity.

'Haters gonna hate': 1,500-year-old mosaic inscription in Turkey strikes surprisingly modern tone

The unusual phrasing has been described as bearing a protective function against the evil eye and negative energies.

“Unbelievable”: Tourists smash 10,000-year-old, 90 kg mammoth tusk

The item was described as a "one-of-a-kind artifact". Investigators say one of the men allegedly climbed onto the other’s shoulders.

My Word: When sleeper cells meet ‘woke’ - opinion

Hope survives through those who stand against terror, hatred, and moral inversion.

Middle Israel: Iran's multilevel blockade of the Straight of Hormuz is destined to fail - opinion

Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has three levels: the political, the military, and the economic. The political part is the strongest, and the economic part is the weakest.

Editor's Notes: What one Arab post reveals about how the Gulf now talks about Israel - comment

The Gulf is not growing warm toward Israel; it is becoming more specific in the way it discusses Israel. In this region, word choice is often the first sign that strategy is moving.

Forced off the fence: How neutrality towards Iran has failed Gulf states - editorial

The Gulf monarchies built modern states on a promise of order, growth, and security. Iran has attacked all three. They now face a test of seriousness.

FBI Director Kash Patel's girlfriend receives threatening email, Massachusetts man arrested

Alden Welch Ruml, 26, was arrested on Friday and charged by federal prosecutors in Boston with making threats in interstate commerce.

Former FBI director Comey subpoenaed in ongoing investigation into officials who prosecuted Trump

The investigation has produced more than 130 subpoenas since cranking up last year, and targets top officials who worked under former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Axios reported.

Kash Patel sued by former agents fired after investigation into attempt to overthrow 2020 election

Kash, who said agents who worked on the election case were “corrupt actors” who “weaponized law enforcement,” terminated them without a hearing or investigation, the lawsuit claims.

15-ton gummy candy trailer vanishes, police launch search

The trailer carrying a cargo worth about 250,000 euros was taken from a truck stop on Tuesday at a rest area in Neustadt-Glewe, a town in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district.

Video: Stowaway possum spotted camouflaging among plushies at airport shop

How the animal entered the secure departure terminal—and the store—remains unknown.

Michigan announces measles outbreak after three linked cases reported

The department said the first Michigan measles case was tied to travel to Florida, and the additional linked cases show how quickly the virus can spread among people who are not immune.

US judge will block attempt to restrict gender affirming care to minors after lawsuit

US District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai in Eugene, Oregon, said at a hearing that he would grant a summary judgment motion in a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general from 19 states and Washington DC.

PM Albanese heckled, booed at Sydney mosque during Eid prayers over Gaza stance

Video images showed protesters interrupting proceedings about 15 minutes after Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke joined worshippers at Lakemba Mosque.

At least three US vessels depart San Diego, en route to Middle East, source tells 'Post'

A US Navy Third Fleet statement said the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is conducting "routine operations" in the Pacific Ocean, but a source told the Post that it is en route to the Middle East.

At least 11 killed in raid on Mexican cartel, leader detained, weapons seized

Omar Oswaldo Torres, alias “El Patas,” a leader in Los Mayos, was detained during the operation, the navy said. Officials did not identify anyone killed in the operation.

US, Germany, Canada, take down major botnet infrastructure in joint operation

The malicious networks - Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid and Mossad - were used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, with some Department of Defense websites among the targets.

UAE dismantles terror network tied to Hezbollah, Iran amid Gulf tensions, arrests suspects

According to the state news agency, the network was involved in "money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security."

European Union calls for moratorium on military strikes in Middle East on energy, water facilities

The leaders called for reinforcing the bloc's existing Red Sea naval mission, Aspides and counter-piracy naval mission Atalanta in the Horn of Africa.

Ex-Home Front Command chief of staff: Civilians face shelter-or-slaughter dilemma amid threats

“They say the choice is between alternatives: to run to shelters for a year, or they will slaughter your children, behead them, and burn them in the safe room,” said Simchi.

Iran expels star striker Azmoun over 'disloyalty,' likely out of World Cup

Iran's participation in the World Cup as a whole is under a cloud because of the ongoing conflict with the United States.

Israel strikes across Iran, kills IRGC spox., damages at least 130 infrastructure sites

Video footage shared by N12 News appears to show explosions in the Iranian capital, while also reporting strikes in other Iranian cities, including Parchin, Kerman, Arak, and Bandar-e Lengeh.

Six countries designate IRGC terrorist organization following discussions with Sa'ar

The six countries are Iceland, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Liechtenstein.

New York police arrest hate crime suspect threatening local rabbi online

Rabbi Cutler had been made aware of the threats against him days earlier, which had been reported to New York State Police without his knowledge.

Refresh for Passover: Holiday sets and precise cooking and serving tools

Ahead of the 2026 Passover shopping season – a roundup of products for the holiday, from cooking and serving tools to care sets and bedding.

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