The Jerusalem Post Archive

6 June 2015
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.

Sirens sound across Israel, Iran sends multiple missile barrages

Sirens sounded across Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the North on Thursday night, after Iran sent multiple missile barrages toward the country. No injuries or casualties have been reported.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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