The Jerusalem Post Archive

7 March 2016
Russian report highlights ongoing terror threats in Afghanistan, challenges Taliban control

Regional security officials say cross-border threats could intensify for Central Asia and Pakistan as armed groups expand their footprint.

Spain’s prime minister is pushing Israel policy to the brink, and Washington may respond - opinion

Spain’s increasingly aggressive posture toward Israel risks damaging its ties with both the US and the EU, as Sánchez’s political tactics collide with geopolitical realities.

Over 100 missing after submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lankan coast - sources

The Sri Lankan navy dispatched a rescue mission after a distress call from the Iranian ship, a defense ministry spokesperson said earlier on Wednesday.

Emergency evacuations, flight cancellations hit Gulf as US, Israel continue strikes against Iran

More than 20,000 flights canceled in the Gulf as the US-Israel war on Iran disrupts airlines and strands thousands of travelers across the region.

PM Sanchez calls Middle East war a disaster, stresses Spain’s no-war position

"This is how humanity's great disasters start ... You cannot play Russian roulette with destiny of millions," Sanchez said in a televised address to the nation.

Dietitians recommend: 6 types of bread recommended for improving blood sugar levels

Healthy bread can be part of a balanced lifestyle, as long as it contains dietary fiber and protein, and contains a minimum of sugars.

Candace Owens fuels controversy with 'false flag' claims targeting Israel, US conservatives

Candace Owens fuels controversy with new 'false flag' conspiracy claims, accusing Israel of orchestrating global events and invoking antisemitic rhetoric.

La Tumba de Mordechai y Esther: la herencia judía y de Purim de Irán

Según la tradición de los judíos de Persia, después de la caída de Hamán, la hostilidad hacia los judíos se intensificó, y Mordechai y Esther abandonaron Shushan y vagaron hacia la ciudad de Hamadán.

With Iran attacking the region, Israel has the chance to step out of the villain role - editorial

The Jerusalem Post calls on Israeli leaders to speak clearly to the region, in plain language that respects Arab nations even when their governments play both sides.

Dozens of medical personnel reinforcements en route to Israel from Cyprus on a ship

It is believed that among the medical team are several senior doctors, who will reinforce medical teams in Israeli hospitals such as Sheba Medical Center and Rambam Medical Center.

How US citizens in Israel can leave the country amid Operation Roaring Lion - explainer

The US State Department says it is taking steps to assist those who want to depart Israel and other countries in the region, though it notes that current options are limited.

Multiple fragments fall in central Israel as Iran continues launching missile volleys

Multiple fragments were said to have fallen in a central Israel city by Israeli Fire and Rescue Services, though they received no reports of injuries.

WATCH: IDF strikes Iran’s Basij paramilitary forces, IRGC command centers across Tehran

Dozens of munitions were dropped on several different internal security centers belonging to the Iranian regime, including those belonging to the Basij.

Hundreds of Israelis without homes following missile strike in Beersheba

Earlier this week, a missile strike damaged a cluster of buildings in the city, affecting hundreds of apartments to varying degrees.

Amid Israeli-Iran conflict, Purim celebrations shift to shelters and protected spaces - feature

This year, Purim in Israel is celebrated inside shelters, with sirens interrupting festivities as Iranian missiles target cities. Despite the danger, the resilience of Israelis shines through.

Some 300,000 Lebanese Shi'ites evacuate as IDF pummels Hezbollah with over 250 strikes

The IDF said that Hezbollah will be substantially harmed by losing access to Iranian funds, which were almost its sole source of support since the war started.

Israeli F-35 downs Iranian YAK-130 in first dogfight of the war

This marks the first time an F-35 has ever achieved a confirmed air-to-air takedown.

IDF prepares for possible Houthi attack as official says group has re-armed itself with Iran's help

The official further warned that, with the assistance of Iran, the Houthis have rebuilt their ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities, which could potentially reach Israel.

A-G to High Court: Order must be issued instructing Netanyahu to dismiss Ben-Gvir

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara calls for the High Court to order Prime Minister Netanyahu to dismiss National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing abuse of authority.

Burger King to deploy AI that monitors employee "friendliness"

Burger King is expanding AI use with a voice assistant in employee headsets, helping with meal prep, inventory, and analyzing how staff interact with customers.

Every community and its fish: The complete guide to spicy fish stews

Lately, every slightly spicy, slightly red fish dish is being called “Chraime,” so I decided to clarify the different types of these stews. And of course, there are recipes too.

Traditional Moroccan Purim challahs: Boyoja di Purim

Boyoja di Purim, traditional Purim challahs from Moroccan cuisine, decorated with hard-boiled eggs symbolizing Haman’s evil eye.

Iranian drones hits CIA station at US embassy in Riyadh, 'Washington Post' reports

There was no mention of any CIA personnel being wounded, with the attack on the embassy the latest in a series of Iranian attacks across the Gulf states.

Lebanon Islamic Group claims headquarters targeted by IDF strikes

The Islamic Group was founded in Lebanon in 1964, and is linked to the Muslim Brotherhood. It has also worked alongside Hezbollah, though the Islamic Group is Sunni while Hezbollah is Shi’ite.

Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Operation Epic Fury

The US Army Reserve soldiers, from the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, are the first to be identified out of six deaths confirmed by the US.

Iranian women's soccer team refuses to sing national anthem, chess player calls out regime

The players' actions came as Israel continued its war against Iran in the form of Operation Roaring Lion. As the war progressed, Israel successfully eliminated many of the country's leaders.

US Navy will protect Gulf shipping as Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz, according to President Trump

Trump's announcement came as oil and gas prices climbed amid concerns about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between Oman and Iran that is vital to global supply.

Qatar arrests 10 for espionage, sabotage, linked to Iranian IRGC

Officials said seven of those detained had been assigned to gather intelligence on critical and military sites across the country. The remaining three were allegedly preparing acts of sabotage.

The name of Iran's next leader will be announced ‘soon,' according to Iran's Assembly of Experts

According to the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency, the Assembly of Experts building in Qom was targeted in a missile strike, with images on social media suggesting the building had been destroyed.

Buffer zones and collapse fears: Israeli and Lebanese analysts assess a war with no clear endgame

Across the border, two analysts describe a situation shaped not only by military maneuvers, but also by eroding trust, weak institutions, and a profound uncertainty about what comes next.

US considering moving additional THAAD and Patriot air defense systems to Middle East, experts say

The additional systems, currently based in South Korea, would be relocated amid Operation Epic Fury to better protect US and allied forces in the region.

IDF continues strikes against Iranian regime, Hezbollah as Iran weighs its next supreme leader

Israeli F-35 downs Iranian jet over Tehran in war's first aerial dogfight • IDF strikes Basij paramilitary forces, IRGC command centers, awaits results of strike on Assembly of Experts.

US, Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation, sources say

While a final decision has not yet been made, the goal of a joint operation would be to create room for Iranians opposed to the Islamic regime to rise up.

US says assault on Iran ahead of schedule as Tehran becomes ‘ghost town’

Washington claims early gains in its Iran offensive as Tehran empties, Gulf shipping is threatened, and global markets brace for further instability.

Iranian regime to hold former supreme leader Khamenei’s farewell ceremony in Tehran

Hojjatoleslam Mahmoudi, head of Iran’s Islamic Propagation Council, said the farewell ceremony would continue for three days and the funeral procession will be announced later.

Mojtaba Khamenei survives strikes on Iran, poised to become next supreme leader, sources say

Iran's Assembly of Experts is expected to announce the country's next supreme leader soon after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.

TASE more attractive than Wall Street after 127% surge, says Peilim’s Sarit Steiner

Since the outbreak of the was in October 2023, the Tel Aviv 125 index has risen 127%, double the S&P 500 index.

Tel Aviv stock market bucks global trends, betting on Israel’s future stability

As Israel confronts Iran, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange climbs, driven by optimism for reduced geopolitical risk and market resilience.

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