The Jerusalem Post Archive

7 February 2011
From glasses to a pin: This is how Apple plans to attach AI to your body

Apple is pushing forward a range of wearable AI devices that will connect cameras, sensors, and a smarter voice assistant. Is this the next step after the era of the Apple Watch? Let’s sort it out.

Arkia expands for summer 2026: New destinations and a business class to Europe

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

The Chinese manufacturer vivo is testing a smartphone with an unprecedented battery

Reports from China reveal that the smartphone manufacturer vivo is about to join the exclusive club of devices with extraordinary battery capacity, using advanced silicon-carbon technology.

The real cost of leaving: What Israeli founders pay when they incorporate in the US
‘General mobilization’: Islamic Cyber Resistance launches campaign against Israel and the US

The announcement, published on social media channels, is a clear declaration of intent to expand the conflict into the cyber domain.

Britain, France, Germany ready to step in to defend interests against Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer additionally said that his country has accepted a US request to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missiles in storage depots or launchers.

US officials skeptical of regime change in Tehran after Khamenei killing, sources say

Three US officials familiar with US intelligence said there is serious skepticism that Iran's battered opposition can topple the theocratic, authoritarian governing system.

Britain's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus hit overnight by drone, causing minor damage

"I want to be clear: Our country does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation," Christodoulides said in a statement.

Australian far-right senator censured over inflammatory Muslim comments

"They hate Westerners, and that's what it's all about. You say there's great Muslims out there, well I'm sorry, how can you tell me there are good Muslims?" Hanson said in an interview with Sky News.

5 fruits richest in antioxidants that protect the body

Antioxidants protect cells from cumulative damage and may reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and inflammatory conditions over time.

Can dogs help ease teacher burnout in Israel’s schools during wartime? - study

Psychological buffer against wartime exhaustion for teachers revealed in new research.

Who uses e-cigs? Israeli study sheds light on electronic cigarette use - study

Hebrew University of Jerusalem study reveals distinct adult-use patterns of electronic cigarettes in the US and Israel.

Patty, Burger King’s new AI assistant, will listen to your drive-thru conversation

The OpenAI-powered assistant analyzes drive-thru conversations for courtesy phrases to coach staff and assigns a location 'friendliness score.'

Study finds AIs treat nuclear arms as strategy, not taboo, rejecting surrender and negotiation

In 86% to 95% of scenarios the models escalated, in 95% both parties threatened nuclear strikes, and no model chose 'harmony or withdrawal'.

Security directive forces Israeli judo team to withdraw from Tashkent Grand Slam

The dramatic development unfolded as concerns over the security situation escalated, with team members instructed to halt participation and depart Tashkent immediately.

Sirens sound across Israel as Operation Roaring Lion enters third day

Earlier on Monday, Hezbollah launched several projectiles towards Israel, triggering an IDF response in southern Lebanon and Beirut.

Yet again, Israel’s public shelters become sites of camaraderie amid steep danger

Steph Graber said she had been sheltering elsewhere but had “FOMO” about not being with her friends, so she switched over to a public shelter in the brief lull between sirens.

Archival photos recall the enduring joy of Purim celebrations

The photographs, dating from the 1920s through the 1950s, captured the vitality and communal creativity that defined the holiday during the British Mandate period and the early years of Israel.

Victories overshadowed: War halts Israeli hoops momentum

Hapoel Tel Aviv finally snapped its five-game losing streak, while Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded an important win that will keep it in the postseason race as their respective campaigns head into March.

El Al to begin rescue flights for Israelis stranded due to Operation Roaring Lion

The airline said it is prioritizing passengers whose flights were canceled and that rescue flights for El Al and Sun d’Or customers will be operated at no additional cost.

IDF says Lebanon invasion possible, Israel Katz declares Hezbollah chief Qassem a target

IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin: Israeli military ordered evacuation of 50 southern Lebanese villages • Sources to 'Post': IDF not satisfied with initial retaliation

IDF: Ben-Gurion Airport, Israeli airspace may reopen Monday evening

The Israeli military emphasized that the situation is dynamic and could evolve depending on threats from Iran and Hezbollah, as well as whether Yemen's Houthis get involved.

Smotrich: War has already cost Israel NIS 9b

Smotrich admits that the fiscal deficit will now be more than 3.9% of GDP, the target in the proposed 2026 budget.

Irish Jews report 143 antisemitic incidents in six months through a new reporting system

The findings published early Monday by the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland constitute the first attempt to document antisemitic incidents in Ireland.

King Cyrus is alive: Trump gives Jews, Iranians cause to celebrate a Purim miracle - opinion

Donald Trump’s Iran war, Operation Epic Fury, is absolutely and fantastically righteous, as is Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion. Today, both the Persian and Jewish people celebrate a Purim miracle.

Chinese crane manufacturer gives 7,000 employees 'as much cash as they can carry'

At a February gala attended by about 7,000 staff, workers were timed to count piles of cash on stage, with one reportedly pocketing 100,000 yuan in a single run

IDF launches precise strikes on senior Hezbollah terrorists in response to attack on Israel

This attack marked Hezbollah's first action against Israel's northern regions since 2024, officially joining the conflict alongside Iran.

Hezbollah fires at northern Israel, Katz says chief Qassem a target

Trump: Iran interested in restarting talks, operation to continue until all objectives reached • UK, Germany, France: Ready to step in against Iran.

Leader of Hezbollah parliamentary faction, Mohammad Raad, killed in IDF strikes - report

The IDF's precision strikes were carried out in retaliation after Hezbollah launched several projectiles towards northern Israel overnight.

WATCH: US fighter jets downed near US embassy in Kuwait, local authorities confirm

Kuwait's Defense Ministry confirmed later in the morning that several American warplanes had crashed in Kuwaiti territory, but that the crews had survived. 

Marine insurers cancel war risk cover for ships due to conflict in Iran, Gulf

War risk cover will be excluded in Iranian waters, as well as the Gulf and adjacent waters, according to the notices.

Iranian opposition pushes for unity after decades of fragmentation

New coalitions seek to bridge divides between groups inside and outside Iran while preparing for a potential transition

Iran considers withdrawing from 2026 FIFA World Cup due to regional conflict

According to the Spanish sports outlet, Iran is set to participate in the tournament, which will be co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Prediction markets scrutinized following wagers on Khamenei's removal, Iran attacks

Odds moved sharply as rumors of his death circulated and analysts drew attention to a wave of wagers placed on his ouster both right before the attacks, as well as in January.

Wall Street futures slide as Middle East conflict escalates

Oil prices jumped, while traditional safe havens rose, with gold climbing roughly 2% and bond prices rallying, sending the US 10-year Treasury yield briefly to an 11‑month low.

Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery shut following drone strike from Tehran

The Ras Tanura complex houses one of the Middle East's largest refineries with a capacity of 550,000 barrels per day and serves as a critical export terminal for Saudi crude oil.

Iran Broadcasting complexes struck by IDF, transmission hijacked to air message from Netanyahu

A source also told The Media Line that IRIB executives and the Political Department had been aware for hours on Saturday that Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, had been killed.

No evidence US, Israel have struck any Iranian nuclear sites during ongoing op., IAEA chief says

To date, Israel has repeatedly refused to name any nuclear sites it might have struck, despite having named such sites during the June 2025 Operation.

Ben-Gurion Airport closure delays arrival of 140 new immigrants amid security situation

The temporary shutdown of Israel’s main international gateway at the start of the week led to the cancellation of flights for immigrants who had been scheduled to land between March 1 and March 7.

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