The Jerusalem Post Archive

11 June 2007
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. 

One killed from shrapnel impact following Iran missile attack, six killed in 24 hours

A foreign worker in Israel's Sharon region was killed on Wednesday night, shortly after three Palestinian women were killed when Iranian cluster munitions hit a hair salon in the West Bank.

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

Tarantino, the Oscar-winning Pulp Fiction director living in Israel with his wife Daniella Pick and their children, appeared 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 6m. 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

'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.

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

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.

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.

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 as Iran war escalates

Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IDF targets Basij members across Iran, kills over 20 Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon

Pentagon reportedly seeks $200 billion for Iran war • Iran considers transit fees for ships passing through Strait of Hormuz • IDF issues evacuation order for southern Lebanon

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.

Kataib Hezbollah signals temporary pause in Iraq attacks amid strict conditions

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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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