The Jerusalem Post Archive

10 April 2008
Shira Singer pushes Israel’s water sector into a new technological era

Ahead of the Women Leaders' Summit 2026, Mekorot’s Head of Digital Customer Experience reflects on AI, digital transformation, and the challenge of modernizing a traditional industry

No casualties after Iranian cluster bomb munition hit in central Israel

Additionally, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority announced that emergency responders were dispatched to the Petah Tikva area to conduct searches after reports of damage caused by shrapnel.

El Al urges opening of Ramon Airport as Ben-Gurion flights drop to 50 passengers

Until now, 120 to 150 passengers were allowed on a departing flight, but as of Monday morning, only 50 passengers will be allowed.

Smotrich proposes new education guidelines: vacation now, study in the summer

Smotrich’s proposed calendar would have schools shift some of their summer vacation days to the month ahead, with the missed learning being made up over summer break. 

Palestinian doctor arrested for smuggling Second Temple period coins from West Bank to Jerusalem

Trading in antiquities and bringing antiquities from the West Bank into Israel without a permit as well as searching for antiquities without a license using a metal detector are criminal offenses.

IDF’s haredi Hashmonaim Brigade sees first operations in Lebanon in current war

"This is another milestone for the brigade, which will continue to operate on the front lines of combat while maintaining the ultra-Orthodox lifestyle of its fighters," Lieutenant Colonel S. said.

Following your own path: The source of energy we need to live happily
Hot corn – everyone forgot the truth about the nostalgic food

Hot corn returns: A low-calorie, fiber-rich, gluten-free carbohydrate with a low glycemic value – a tasty, comforting solution.

This is the biggest myth about liver health – and why it can be dangerous

Juice diets claim to reset and remove "toxins," but the liver and kidneys naturally clear the body, and no juice has been proven to improve this in healthy people.

Trump, Starmer agree reopening Strait of Hormuz is essential to stabilize global energy market

Trump and Starmer's conversation comes days after the UK authorized the US to use British military bases to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Energy Agency: Middle East oil crisis severe, global economy at risk

“A stock release will help to comfort the markets, but this is not the solution. It will only help to reduce the pain in the economy," IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said.

Two pilots killed as Air Canada Express plane hits fire truck at LaGuardia airport

The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport, according to a notice from the regulator.

Iranian IRGC, Basij units skipping duty as cracks in Tehran's regime widen, ambassador says

"The edifice of this tyrannical regime is cracking. It has not opened up to wide chasms yet, but that's the direction it's going,” Leiter said.

Russia, China voice concern over Strait of Hormuz blockade and regional conflict escalation

Russia opposes any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz but says such issues must be viewed in the context of the broader global situation, Interfax reported on Monday.

Israel major target for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, study finds

The study found that most attacks exploit communication protocols to gain remote control of industrial processes but don’t require advanced skills or technical knowledge.

Women Wage Peace to march barefoot through Rome for end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

“Women are often told to wait, that it’s not the time to talk about it, to wait until the war is over - but the war is not over, it keeps coming back,” said Dr. Admi.

UK nationals in Iran call on government to defend them amid Tehran airstrikes

Craig Foreman and his wife Lindsay were sentenced to 10 years in prison in February after Iran accused them of spying for Britain and Israel. The couple have repeatedly denied the charges.

Russia warns US-Israeli strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant are extremely dangerous

The Kremlin spokesman said that the conflict in Iran, "as recently as yesterday," should have been channeled towards a political and diplomatic settlement.

EU to assess Iran war impact on gas supplies at emergency meeting

The EU's gas coordination group includes representatives from member state governments. It monitors gas storage and security of supply in the EU and coordinates response measures during crises.

EE.UU. considera operación terrestre para capturar la isla iraní de Kharg en medio de tensiones

Un funcionario estadounidense confirmó al Post que "el ejército de EE. UU. ha acelerado el despliegue de miles de marines y personal de la Armada en el Medio Oriente".

El secreto de Israel: ¿Por qué Dimona está en el centro de la ambigüedad sobre las armas nucleares?

A medida que los ataques con misiles iraníes apuntaban a la ciudad sureña de Dimona en Israel durante el fin de semana, la atención se centró en la instalación del Centro de Investigación Nuclear.

El IRGC da señales de una escalada y amenaza instalaciones energéticas en Israel y en la región

Se dice que el liderazgo de Irán está tomando un enfoque inflexible bajo el cual no habrá retirada en la guerra, incluso a costa de daño a civiles e infraestructura civil.

Los vuelos desde el aeropuerto Ben-Gurión se reducen a 50 pasajeros por avión

Hasta ahora, se permitían de 120 a 150 pasajeros en un vuelo de salida, pero a partir de la mañana del lunes, solo se permitirán 50 pasajeros.

Tres lecciones que Israel debería aprender de Azerbaiyán

El 'Estilo Azerbaiyano' ilumina el camino hacia una región más estable.

Saudi Aramco boss pulls out of international energy conference due to Iran conflict, source says

The withdrawal of the CEO of the world's top oil exporter from this conference highlights the scale of the challenge he faces in dealing with the Iran crisis.

US-Israeli strikes killed Basij Shiraz commander earlier this week, IRGC-affiliated outlet says

Meanwhile, the IDF and US military continued strikes across Iran, including Tehran, on Sunday night, according to eyewitnesses and anti-regime media.

'Terrorist blackmailers': UAE FM denounces Iranian regime, attacks on Gulf states

Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan responded to criticism from former French ambassador to the US, UN, and Israel, Gerard Araud, and stated that the UAE will "never be blackmailed by terrorists."

Iran targets civilians out of desperation, CENTCOM chief Cooper tells anti-regime outlet

US CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper tells Iran International that the Islamic regime intensified strikes on civilian targets as its military capabilities decline and pressure mounts in the conflict.

Trump say US, Iran held 'good' talks on resolution of war, oil prices immediately fall

Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly unresponsive • Missile interception shrapnel hits down in Safed • Iranian military spox. mocks Trump • Cluster bomb fragment hits central Israel

IRGC signals escalation, threatens energy sites in Israel, Middle East

Iran's leadership is said to be taking a hardline approach under which there will be no retreat in the war, even at the cost of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Iranian military spokesperson Zolfaghari mocks Trump with ‘You are fired’ jab

"Hey, Trump, you are fired,” Zolfaghari said. “You are familiar with this sentence. Thank you for your attention to this matter."

Sporting bodies failing Iran's athletes, fmr. head coach of Iran’s national wrestling team says

“Saleh was not guilty. He went to the street alongside 1000s of other young protesters. This is a circus of the regime," Pashaei asserted.

Trump: US and Iran held 'very good' talks aimed at 'total resolution' of war

Trump said he instructed the Department of Defense to postpone planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure.

Inspired by King Solomon: The jewelry piece that reminds us “This Too Shall Pass” – by Liat Gilad

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

The white wines that will make your Seder night

Passover Seder night is just around the corner. Between sirens and alerts, Mira Eitan found time to taste many white wines and recommend the best choices for the holiday table.

116 hotels join the wartime initiative: Third night free until the end of March

116 hotels across the country have joined the initiative, in which anyone living from the Haifa line northward will receive a third night free until the end of March at one of the hotels on the list.

Beyond the screen: Why 3D Metal Puzzles are the new "digital detox" for the modern professional
Covert Israeli drones used in sensitive missions during Operation Roaring Lion

Drones have played a significant role in the war against Iran, but it's not only the big ones that are taking part. It's also the small, quiet ones.

So, you want to build a defense tech start-up? - opinion

A founder’s guide to entering one of the hardest, and most important, arenas in tech

Israel needs to understand that victory must come both on front line and courtroom - editorial

The same period that produced fresh Iranian strikes on Israeli towns also produced international legal rhetoric that moved with remarkable speed toward charges of aggression and war crimes.

This war ended the old argument about America and Israel - comment

One younger officer put it to me simply: for long stretches of this war, he has been working in English. That is a bigger story than many people understand.

Four Hatzola ambulances destroyed in London, Iran-aligned group claims responsibility

Surveillance footage shared on social media appears to show several hooded or masked men pouring gasoline on the vehicles before fleeing the scenes.

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