The Jerusalem Post Archive

8 July 2016
Iran will target Dimona nuclear site if regime change is sought, Iranian official says

Iran will target the Israeli nuclear site of Dimona if Israel and the US seek regime change in the Islamic Republic, according to an Iranian military official.

Sirens sound in central Israel as government works to bring citizens home amid war with Iran

Explosions heard in Doha as Qatar confirms missiles fired from Iran • Iran strikes across central Israel prevent El Al flight from landing • Saudi Arabia intercepts incoming Iranian drones

Rubio affirms alliance with Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Turkey amid Iran conflict

The US Secretary of State called officials from the three countries following recent attacks by Iran on their territories.

Pakistani man says Iran forced him into plot to kill Trump, media say

The suspect claimed that in addition to Trump, his Iranian handler also named Biden and Haley as possible targets.

Netanyahu meets with Macron, Lebanese officials, to discuss Hezbollah attacks

French President Macron reaffirmed the need for Hezbollah to immediately cease attacks and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu not to send soldiers on a ground offensive

WATCH: Israel launches flights to return citizens stranded abroad amid war with Iran

Flights are planned from Muscat to Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, London's Heathrow, Madrid, and Rome as well as from Riyadh to Frankfurt.

Iran's Araghchi condemns US sinking of Iranian vessel in Indian Ocean, which was 'guest to India'

"Frigate Dena, a guest of India's Navy carrying almost 130 sailors, was struck in international waters without warning," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X/Twitter.

Missiles, drones coming from Iran fell on airport in Azerbaijan, source says

A video shared by Israeli media showed an explosion near a parking lot near the Nakhchivan International Airport, which is about 10 km from the border with Iran.

Explosions heard in Doha as Qatar confirms missiles fired from Iran

The Qatari Defense Ministry confirmed the attack and said that its air defense systems were working to intercept the threat.

Iranian bombers were 'minutes away' from striking US base in Qatar - report

The planes, two Su-24 tactical bombers, had been targeted at two important sites: The al-Udeid Air Base, where approximately 10,000 US soldiers are housed, and Ras Laffan, a gas processing facility.

Did Iran’s Islamic regime hold its leadership council meeting in a hospital?

Images suggest Iran’s interim leadership council may have met in a Tehran hospital, possibly for safety and propaganda purposes amid ongoing conflict and heightened Israeli-US pressure.

Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into wider Middle East conflict

Moscow accused the US and Israel of baiting Iran into striking Gulf allies to force them into a wider conflict. Russian President Putin offered to relay Arab concerns to Tehran.

WhatsApp on the way to adding a "spoiler" option for messages

A new feature revealed in the beta version will allow users to hide text behind a gray bar that will be revealed only when tapped – similar to the existing highlighting and formatting tools.

Israel’s Food News

She calls it Tofu 2.0 and Super Tofu. She’s also pretty right.

Iran’s second war: The US and Israel can reshape the Middle East- opinion

Success can lay the foundation for a positive strategic shift in the Middle East for years to come, advancing prosperity, normalization, peace, and stability.

US Senate Republicans block bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

The Senate voted 53 to 47 against advancing the resolution, largely along party lines, with all but one Republican voting against the procedural motion and all but one Democrat supporting it.

Pastor who embraced Farrakhan wins Texas Dem primary, as Nazi-gun enthusiast advances to GOP runoff

Brandon Herrera, a gun-rights YouTuber and firearms manufacturer whose videos included reviews of Nazi weapons and recreations of Hitler’s suicide, will advance to a runoff.

Gavin Newsom says some ‘appropriately’ call Israel an ‘apartheid state’ while questioning US aid

During the conversation, while suggesting that Israel’s alleged influence over the United States’ strikes in Iran was “pretty damn self-evident,” Newsom took aim at Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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How Germany’s unusual approach to fighting antisemitism is ensnaring Jews critical of Israel

Germany has cracked down on speech and demonstrations that assert support for Palestinians and accuse Israel of atrocities, even since Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in October 2025.

Jewish artist expelled from Argentinian street fair after dispute over Palestinian flag

The incident on Sunday at the San Telmo fair began when the artist, identified by local outlets as “Karina,” asked a fellow vendor to remove the flag, arguing that it “supports terrorism.”

Andrea Weiss, trailblazing Reform rabbi who merged scholarship and activism, dies at 60

Weiss died on Tuesday, surrounded by family at her home in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, following a year-long battle with cancer. She was 60.

Trump and Hegseth on Eretz Nehederet’s Purim show promote 'Epic Fury, Revenge of Trump!'

For the first time in memory, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth appeared on the Israeli sketch comedy to promote Operation Epic Fury as a movie.

A war-weary Jerusalem marks Purim one day after the rest of the world

Early morning sirens coincided with the morning of Shushan Purim, as thousands of Israelis gathered, despite a prohibition on public gatherings, to fulfill the mitzvah of hosting a Megillah reading.

Vast majority of Jewish Israelis support Operation Roaring Lion, Arab-Israelis skeptical - poll

The survey broke down Jewish responses by political affiliation, revealing that, while respondents all possessed a majority in favor of the operation, the majority was smaller among the Left.

Hegseth to Katz: Continue against Iran to the end, we are with you

The defense minister told the defense secretary he appreciated the unprecedented coordination between the sides.

Drone operator: UAVs crucial in strikes on Iran, Air Force has experienced great success

Y, a reserves member in Squadron 200, had been traveling abroad for several months before growing suspicious of an imminent Israeli-US strike on Iran.  

Pace of Hezbollah attacks rises despite drop in Iranian missiles

According to the IDF, northern residents spent most of the night in their safe rooms and bomb shelters because of consistent fire.

Israel needs a mother

It’s time for women to take the wheel

Iran strikes across central Israel prevent El Al flight from landing

The plane was reportedly only a minute away from touching down when sirens sounded across central Israel and it was forced to climb back up.

The mineral important for blood pressure: Could you be consuming too much of it?

Potassium is vital for heart, muscle, and nerve health, but too much can be dangerous. Learn who is at risk, how to cook it safely, and how to keep a healthy balance.

The breathing technique that calms anxiety and is used by security organizations

It is simple, it is effective, and it can be done from anywhere – yes, even in a shelter next to other people. Meet the tactical counting technique that will calm you.

The Iranian regime's dead end delusions of survival must collapse - editorial

The potential appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei is proving what Israel has long known: It has no intention of ever abandoning its destructive doctrine: Death to America, and death to Israel.

Like it or not: You can’t take this one away from Netanyahu - opinion

The prime minister carries ultimate responsibility for national security. The decisions were made during his tenure, and the campaign now unfolding bears his imprint.

Roaring Lion: Israel's self-employed need an economic safety net during crisis - opinion

Israel's war with Iran severely harms small and micro-businesses and the freelance population and increases the likelihood that they will not be able to recover.

Caught in the crossfire: Palestinians divided after Israel, US strike on Iran

From Ramallah’s cautious diplomacy to Hamas’s open backing of Tehran, Palestinian leaders and civilians are navigating a war that exposes old rivalries and new anxieties

Pay-to-play 'peace' board is a nightmare Israel cannot avoid - opinion

An invitation-only “Board of Peace” promises order in Gaza’s but for Israel, it exposes the cost of dependence 

Finance Ministry warns of NIS 9.5b. weekly loss, urges Home Front Command to ease restrictions

The Finance Ministry warned that the economic shutdown is costing Israel NIS 9.5 billion per week, urging a shift to an alert status and allowing businesses with protected spaces to reopen.

Israel launches historic project to send desalinated water into Sea of Galilee

New Reverse Carrier system will send up to 5,000 cubic meters of desalinated water per hour into the lake by early summer, as officials cite climate pressures and wartime conditions.

Más de 1,000 oficiales de la IRGC y de seguridad iraníes han muerto desde el inicio de la guerra

Algunas estimaciones sugieren números mucho más altos, con instalaciones pertenecientes a la IRGC, la milicia Basij y edificios gubernamentales habiendo sido alcanzados.

Irán lucha por salvar lo que queda de su programa nuclear antes de que sea demasiado tarde

Según fuentes familiarizadas con los detalles que hablaron con The Jerusalem Post, Irán está intentando proteger lo que puede, reforzar instalaciones y retirar equipos cuando sea posible.

Se reanudan los vuelos en el Aeropuerto Ben Gurion al reabrirse el espacio aéreo

Israir, una de las dos aerolíneas más pequeñas de Israel junto con Arkia, anunció que planeaba cinco vuelos hacia Ben Gurion el jueves desde Roma, Berlín, Atenas, Batumi y Rovaniemi/Laponia.

US charter flight to fly out Americans from Middle East, State Department says

The State Department did not provide any further details on transportation operations but urged US citizens in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel to contact the Department if in need.

Pentagon names fifth soldier killed in Kuwait drone strike that killed six US servicemembers

Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa, was identified as the fifth US soldier killed during the Iranian drone strike at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.

Italy plans to send air defense aid to Gulf states after Iranian strikes, Meloni says

"Like the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Italy intends to send assistance to Gulf countries, specifically in the field of defense and in particular air defense," Meloni said on Thursday.

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