The Jerusalem Post Archive

3 September 2017
Drones don’t sell on need. They sell on value - opinion

In drone-as-a-service, the customer never buys an aircraft. They buy an outcome every month, and autonomy is what turns that outcome from a project into a utility

Israel Election 2026: What does Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud stand for?

"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu in four polls, but neither bloc secures Knesset majority - poll

With 10 days until the election, four recent polls show Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party ahead of Likud, while the Zionist opposition and Netanyahu's bloc remain virtually tied.

'You are the real target': Netanyahu warns Iran developing ICBMs, nuclear weapons to target US

Netanyahu told FOX News that, if reelected prime minister, his key objectives would be to end the threat posed by Iran, expand the Abraham Accords, and seize the future of AI development.

'I am very worried': Netanyahu unsure about victory in Israeli election, says he will not retire

Netanyahu also criticized his political rivals, including Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Liberman, claiming that a government led by them would depend on the support of Arab parties.

Israel could face a hostile US president after Trump leaves office, Netanyahu warns

Netanyahu raised concerns about how the next Israeli prime minister would manage relations with a potentially hostile US administration.

Trump endorses Netanyahu days before Israeli election, warns US could face Iran alone if PM loses

Trump endorses PM nine days before the October 27 election, says Netanyahu "will never let you down" • US president suggests alternative leaders would leave Washington to face Iran alone

Ben-Gvir claims Netanyahu's office pledged to EU countries that he would not be in coalition

The PMO has "officially pledged to a number of countries in the European Union that Ben-Gvir will not be part of the next government," the national security minister claimed.

'Why take a chance?' Trump backs Netanyahu, wants good relationship to continue

"I decided to express support for Netanyahu because we have a good relationship, and that we will continue to do good things together," Trump told N12.

How much will Trump’s endorsement help Netanyahu? - analysis

Some pundits speaking on Israeli news outlets criticized Trump for “interfering” in Israel’s election, while others put it down to the fact that Trump does not want the US to fight Iran alone.

Western leaders back a two-state solution, but do Palestinians even want one? - opinion

World leaders continue to champion a two-state solution, but the rejection of Israel by influential Palestinian voices raises questions about whether lasting peace is possible.

Democrats say Netanyahu is the problem - but their opposition to Israel runs deeper - opinion

The Jewish state will remain after this prime minister. American leaders who spent the Netanyahu years treating him as the whole issue will then have to say what they actually support.

After October 7 and years of war, Iranians and Jews have found a common enemy - opinion

Hamas unleashed its unprecedented wave of slaughter, rape, and kidnapping, fully knowing the inevitable Israeli response and the devastating cost to Gaza. Yet, they did it anyway. Why?

In a London synagogue, a Jewish David stands up to the Green Party’s Goliath - opinion

As Elie Wiesel said in his oft-repeated guidance: “Stand up, do not stay quiet. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”

Trump has a chance to unite Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel against Iran and the Houthis - opinion

The Houthis are exposing an uncomfortable reality: Saudi Arabia, despite spending hundreds of billions on defense, remains dangerously vulnerable to an Iranian-backed militia.

Israel's opposition will not defeat Netanyahu by focusing on October 7 - opinion

Rather than dwelling on the past, the opposition would be better served by persuading the public that Israel has a better future beyond Netanyahu’s leadership.

Israel’s election puzzle: Why are so many voters still backing Netanyahu? - opinion

Three years after October 7, Netanyahu remains competitive. Racism, opposition disunity, and voter loyalty may explain why Israel’s political landscape hasn’t changed.

Why Arye Deri's Shas is Israel’s haredi version of woke politics - opinion

Shas's campaign is one of the sharpest we have seen in the feed, with production values and writing closer to cinema than to a party broadcast, with real emotion invested in them.

Israel must explain why it failed to prevent attacks on diplomats in West Bank - editorial

Israeli officials must account publicly for any failures identified in investigations into the West Bank attacks and explain how they will protect the remaining harvest.

The hour of decision in Samaria - opinion

Why Israel must end the Oslo experiment, confront judicial overreach, and secure its future.

Israel cannot solve its draft crisis without confronting the status quo - opinion

This systemic self-destructive behavior of Israeli governments, letting one group decide and legislate what is religiously (and therefore civically) acceptable, is the root of today's inequality.

Israel’s current government is failing. The next one must do better - opinion

Should Netanyahu once again emerge victorious, the government he will form in its aftermath might be even worse than the outgoing government. Voters should certainly take this into account.

Canada must confront anti-Zionism as the new face of Jew-hatred - opinion

Canadian Jews feel largely misunderstood and, indeed, unprotected from the actual hate that is visited upon them daily.

Mamdani, Paris already knows where 'globalize the Intifada' ends up - comment

A Jew in France or New York should be able to hold any opinion about Israel, or none, without being tested on it before walking into a synagogue.

Liberman, think again: Your games could save Netanyahu - opinion

With the opposition positioned to end Netanyahu's rule, Avigdor Liberman's rejection of Arab parliamentary support threatens to turn a historic opportunity into a devastating defeat.

Iranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosion

A massive shipment containing hundreds of brand-new iPhones, luxury French perfumes, and other consumer goods spilled into the sea following the sinking of the container ship "GFS Pride."

Sanctions strangle Iranian economy as IRGC goes on high alert over civil unrest risks - analysis

According to assessments, the Iranian street is simmering, and the next boiling point, driven by American leverage, could arrive within months, though public reaction remains unpredictable.

Iran appoints new defense minister, urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran calls on US to accept proposal to reopen Hormuz • Lebanon pushes for halt to Israeli strikes • Iran-backed militias funnel money to IRGC

Herzog meets Bahrain's foreign minister in Azerbaijan as Baku emerges as a regional hub - analysis

President Herzog’s meetings in Azerbaijan highlight Baku’s growing role in regional diplomacy, from Israeli-Turkish security talks to efforts to strengthen the Abraham Accords.

Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defense minister after predecessor killed by Israel

Akhlaghi replaces Majid Ebn al-Reza, who took over in an interim capacity after then Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed by US-Israeli strikes in February.

Tensions continue to mount in Lebanon as Hezbollah challenges Beirut’s authority

Lebanon's Grand Jaafari Mufti issued a statement during his sermon on Friday, insisting that Beirut’s actions against Hezbollah were a threat to Lebanese sovereignty.

Iran attacks Komala Kurdish opposition group in Iraq amid increased regional tensions

Many Kurdish Iranian opposition groups are concerned that Iran will now escalate attacks in the wake of the US leaving Iraq on September 30.

Mysterious explosion hits Baghdad, injuring soldiers from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq

Iraq authorities are trying to downplay the idea that this site was struck by a munition, with investigations framing it as an accident rather than an attack.

How could Israel help Saudi Arabia defend against the Houthis - and at what cost? - analysis

Any cooperation against the Houthis can increase the regional defense connections and defense infrastructure. This helps defend against Iranian-backed threats and Iran’s direct threats.

Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new defense minister and veteran of its missile program?

With more than four decades in Iran’s defense industry, Akhlaghi has held senior positions in its missile and aerospace organizations and was previously sanctioned by the UN.

Iran's IRGC exploits women through sex trafficking, uses children to fund proxy wars, report finds

A new analysis by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs details how the Islamic Republic’s human trafficking networks generate revenue and help sustain its military operations.

US officials visit Palestinian village after settler attacks on diplomats

US diplomats visited a Palestinian Christian town after settler attacks on European diplomats, as violence surged across the West Bank.

The Land of the Monasteries in the Dead Sea is opening to hikers this week

A journey following monks and pioneers in the northern Dead Sea, through an area accessible to hikers just two days a year.

FBI arrests man for threatening to 'blow up' Jewish preschool in LA with Molotov cocktails - report

A report by the New York Post revealed that Steven Duenas was detained by the FBI for threatening to attack a Los Angeles Jewish preschool using Molotov cocktails.

Palestinian history children's book withdrawn from publisher due to editorial disagreements

The book, 'Displacement and the Palestinian American Story,' had been scheduled for publication in September as part of Random House Children’s Books’ 'Race to the Truth' series.

CAM weekly antisemitism report – Anti-Israel social media’s followers inauthentic

Around two in five accounts engaging with the most widely shared posts by prominent X news aggregator Mario Nawfal are likely bots

BBC's Responsible AI chief previously jailed over immigration offenses, found with al-Qaeda manual

BBC's Responsible AI principal data scientist Hicham Yezza was previously arrested in an al-Qaeda manual probe and jailed for immigration offenses.

Pro-Palestinian students disrupt talk by UK lawyers who represented British hostages taken by Hamas

“If these are students, then they have a lot to learn. If they think they are helping the cause of Palestinian rights, I very much doubt a single person in the room was convinced,” Wagner said. 

Canadian court convicts youth in 2023 plot to carry out mass-casualty attack on Jews

"The planned attack was intended to intimidate a segment of the public, namely members of the Jewish community, with respect to their security," an Ontario Superior Court Justice stated.

Paris synagogue, several Jewish-affiliated sites vandalized on weekend, antisemitic motive unlikely

Amid reports of incidents targeting Jewish sites in France, the SPCJ urged the Jewish community to exercise caution, avoid spreading unverified claims of antisemitism, and rely on official updates.

The simple truth about physical activity that is easy to adopt

150 to 300 minutes of activity a week are recommended for adults. Physical therapist Limor Iluz explains how you should incorporate sports walking into your routine.

Top mommy makeover in Turkey

Explore 10 clinics and practitioners featured in Turkey’s aesthetic surgery market, plus expert considerations for procedure selection, recovery, costs and choosing a qualified surgeon.

Sheba opens psychological treatment center for security operatives with PTSD in northern Israel

The treatment center is also the first of its kind to be established in northern Israel, providing a wider range of coverage and opening new opportunities for residents of the area.

Ukraine runs out of US-made Patriot interceptor missiles as Trump snubs Zelensky - report

Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia and tariffs on its goods days before they were to take effect will embolden Moscow to keep attacking Ukraine, Zelensky said on Saturday.

Two dead, including child, after vehicle plows through youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas

"We know what happened, but now we're working very hard to find out why it happened, and we're not there yet," Wichita police Chief Joe Sullivan said.

The forgotten German who saved Jews in Japan - and the diary that resurfaced 80 years later

A child’s wartime diary has reopened the story of Willy Rudolf Foerster, a German industrialist who helped Jewish refugees reach Japan.

Kfar Blum’s Voice of Music Festival offers five days of musical discovery in Israel's North

The Voice of Music Festival returns to Kfar Blum with an eclectic program of classical masterpieces, contemporary works and Israeli favorites.

'Where Traditions Meet': The inside story of Israeli baseball's rise from nonexistent to Olympics

Peter Kurz recounts the improbable journey of Israel’s baseball team to the Tokyo Olympics, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, challenges, and personal triumphs.

Jerusalem’s Old City reveals its hidden beauty on Open Houses tours

Guided tours reveal the hidden architectural details, cultural heritage, and centuries of history woven into Jerusalem’s Old City.

'I will survive!' Disco queen Gloria Gaynor to perform in Tel Aviv in April

“I fell in love with Israel the first time I went there,” Gaynor said while receiving the 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. award the following year, presented annually by the Consulate-General of Israel.

Noa Kirel, Jasmin Moallem to perform songs of fallen Nahal Oz soldiers at Tel Aviv memorial

Amidst the soot, ash, and devastation, soldiers scouring the wreckage of Nahal Oz after October 7 found an unexpected fragile miracle: the beloved songbook of the girls serving at the outpost.

Deni Avdija climbs in new rankings, earns high praise

The Portland star ranks 24th on Bleacher Report’s NBA list and rises from 76th to 27th in CBS’s rankings: “He could become one of the best in the league.” Full rankings inside.

Israeli TV host calls Gadi Eisenkot a 'monkey', alleges behind-the-scenes control

During the discussion, Magal said, "He's a monkey, he's a monkey. Are you impressed by the fact that he's Mizrahi?"

Israel launches NIS 25 million initiative to close high-tech gender gap

This initiative is a response to persistent gender gaps in the high-tech industry, both in representation across technical and managerial positions and in salary levels. 

JNF allocates NIS 33 million to rebuild border-adjacent northern towns 2-5 km from Lebanon

Under the decision, each community evacuated during the fighting that has not yet received JNF support will receive 1.5 million NIS for infrastructure rehabilitation and development.

Fatalities reported after 'serious incident' triggers major fire at Canadian military base

The incident took place at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, about 210 km (130 miles) east of Edmonton, Carney posted on social media.

Paris's cost of living protests spiral into France's worst violence, riots in decades

The protests in France began last ‌month at high schools in Paris' working-class northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement.

Trump yet to give final decision on Russia tariffs, sanctions, as Rubio says more time needed

Rubio said on Saturday that the president will use up to 60 days to assess the economic impact of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs that he waived a day earlier.

Washington Post CEO demands probe into settler attack on photographer in West Bank

"We call Israeli authorities to conduct a prompt, thorough, and transparent investigation, and hold those responsible accountable," said The Washington Post CEO Jeff D'Onofrio.

IDF allows Lebanese, Syrian workers into northern security zone to harvest olives - report

According to Army Radio, although most of the villages where the harvest is taking place are Christian, at least one, Kfarchouba, is a Sunni village where Hezbollah terror activity has been recorded.

Huge exit: The Israeli company sold for $6.3b.

Cybersecurity company Proofpoint will acquire Israeli information security firm Varonis Systems in a massive deal.

Nearly one in three Israeli students considers leaving country as living costs soar - poll

A survey of 12,000 Israeli students reveals rising expenses, increased financial dependence on parents, struggles among reservists, and growing doubts about their futures.

Israeli Choreographer Shahar Binyamini and Gesher Theatre to feature in Baku

The Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF) will be showcasing two Israeli acts at this year's edition, starting at the end of October.

Police arrest four in suspected financial crimes linked to Israeli Premier League soccer team

Dozens of the team’s current and former players are expected to be summoned for questioning, while the offenses involve millions of shekels connected to a soccer team.

Stun grenades, water cannon deployed to disperse haredi protesters blocking Highway 4 near Yavne

The highway was reopened to traffic after about two hours of protests, which were sparked by the arrests of two IDF draft evaders over the weekend.

Two arrested in Spain's Basque Country for suspected terrorism, police announce

A 34-year-old man and a woman, 22, who are both Spanish but who have not been named, are under investigation after a police search on September 26.

How Ankur Gupta is making AI model deployment more reliable

At LinkedIn, Ankur Gupta helped cut median AI model deployment time from two days to 2.5 hours while raising deployment success to approximately 96%.

What someone should know after being charged with a crime

After you're charged, a few immediate steps and considerations can help you understand the situation and its potential outcomes.

Netanyahu: Magal's 'monkey' remark on Eisenkot inappropriate, but Likud voters face daily insults

The prime minister also criticized what he described as a double standard in the treatment of his political supporters, calling on Eisenkot to condemn derogatory remarks directed at Likud voters.

Settlement expansion, Jewish terror pose severe risk to Israel’s economy, senior economists warn

A group of 61 senior economists warned that failure to control settler violence and settlement growth in the West Bank will carry a "high economic cost" for all Israelis.

JPMorgan Chase Bank subsidiary discriminated against conservative customers, US investigation finds

A JPMorgan spokesperson responded to the findings, telling CBS News that the subsidiary has since been shut down as a result of the revelations.

Ashdod Port bets on innovation, infrastructure and energy independence

Israel’s key maritime gateway pursues a strategy combining operational resilience with technological innovation, supply-chain efficiency & financial strength, seeking to strengthen competitiveness

Aliyah and the future of northern Israel: turning solidarity into opportunity

Aliyah is about more than arrival. By creating opportunities for new Olim and rebuilding northern Israel, the country can turn solidarity into lasting growth and stronger communities.

Anti-draft protests erupt as Eisenkot leads Netanyahu in polls

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

EU condemns West Bank settler attacks targeting diplomats, Palestinians during olive harvest

The statement came a day after Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian civilians, European diplomats and a French mayor in the West Bank.

Bonei Zion Prize honors Olim rebuilding Israel after the war as North American Aliyah hits records

From Gaza-border farms to Israel's top labs, this year's Bonei Zion Prize honorees show what Anglo Olim bring to a recovering Israel, just as North American Aliyah hits record highs.

Israeli patients' blood samples allegedly taken without consent for research, hospital says

Kaplan Medical Center filed a police complaint over suspicions that blood samples were taken from patients without their consent as part of research in the hospital’s cardiology department.

Israeli gov't approves NIS 2.5 billion for defense, slashing ministry budgets ahead of elections

According to the announcement, funds will be pulled from government ministries' budgets, resulting in a 4.9% cut for each ministry.

Nearly NIS 800 for a family outing: Israel’s Hanukkah Festigal ticket prices skyrocketing

Four full-price tickets to Festigal, an annual children’s musical, would cost NIS 796 this year. Discounts through membership programs reveal large gaps in what families could pay.

Israeli court orders charity officials to repay NIS 1.85 million over diverted cancer donation

Seven charity officials must repay NIS 1.85 million after a court found that funds intended for children with cancer were diverted to another cause.

Tomer Caspi, Tomer Zaltzman crowned Winner Epic Israel bike race champs in Western Galilee

The 11th race drew about 500 riders to Mateh Asher Regional Council and Nahariya for a challenging course spanning over 300 kilometers and 3,000 meters of climbing.

Who is Rebeca Grynspan, the Jewish frontrunner to lead the UN - and what is her Israel stance?

Rebeca Grynspan, 70, a former vice president of Costa Rica, was born in central America to Jewish parents who fled Poland in 1936 due to Nazi persecution.

'France is burning': Trump blames immigration as violent riots engulf French cities

Trump urged France to close its borders, blaming immigration for the unrest as violent riots swept major cities, leaving buildings torched and hundreds injured.

Israeli man killed in motorcycle accident in southern Thailand, Foreign Ministry confirms

The precise circumstances of the accident have not yet been released, although neither news reports nor official ministry statements suggest foul play.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 to be certified despite software glitch, airlines may refuse delivery - report

Canadian carrier WestJet informed Boeing of the issue after a November 2024 test flight, though the US aircraft maker did not inform other customers of the problem for nearly two years.

Albanian PM says protests pose threat to EU membership, not government

Albanian PM Edi Rama warned that violent protests threaten the country's EU ambitions as demonstrators demanded his resignation for a sixth day.

US resumes intelligence-sharing with Ukraine after pause, Zelensky says

Zelensky confirmed that US intelligence sharing has resumed after a brief pause, as Kyiv holds talks with Trump envoys on a possible new peace meeting.

Banned Israeli chess players demand 'world' be stripped from Malaysian championship title

“It cannot be considered a true World Championship if representatives from Israel are barred from participating," said representatives of the Israeli chess community.

Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv notch pivotal Euro hoops conquests

Maccabi Tel Aviv edged Valencia 91-88, while Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Panathinaikos 91-81, handing the Greeks their first loss of the season after a 5-0 start.

Democrats' Golan, Kariv decry gov't inaction on West Bank violence in visit to wounded journalist

Democrats leader Golan and MK Kariv visited Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine after she was attacked in the West Bank, accusing the government of failing to address Jewish extremist violence.

Abdul El-Sayed fields accusations of family ties to terror orgs. as midterms apporach - report

El-Sayed, a Michigan-born child of Egyptian immigrants, has recently come under scrutiny for his family's purported ties to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. 

Netanyahu: Russia aiding Iran's antisemitic bot networks, acting against Israeli interests

The prime minister criticized Russia's ties with Tehran and antisemitic online campaigns targeting Israel, warning that Iran could eventually seek to destabilize Russia itself.

'Not a Zionist, or religious': Bennett bashes Smotrich's opposition to enforcing haredi draft

"How is he not ashamed to call himself a religious Zionist?" Bennett wondered. "He has nothing to do with Zionism or religion."

Israel Railways to reduce service in central Israel 'during peak hours only' for planned work

It was not immediately clear why the railway chose to perform the October 28-29 infrastructure work during peak hours, including rush hours, on two consecutive workdays right after the elections.

Bereaved families seek criminal probe of Netanyahu over October 7 account

The families also seek scrutiny of his account of Qatari funding diverted to Hamas’s military wing and his handling of warnings before the attack.

UK Charity Commission opens case against Restless Beings after UKLFI complaint alleging Hamas ties

The scrutiny follows a complaint UKLFI submitted detailing evidence of cooperation between Restless Beings and Merciful Hands Gaza, an organization designated as a terrorist entity in the US.

Crash-and-burn: Inside Israel’s self-defeating defense against ‘NAZA,’ BBC's war crimes allegations

When the NAZA film came out in mid-September, a week after the EU sanctioned Israel's West Bank, a new chapter started.

How the weekend’s Jewish extremist violence reverberates through election campaigns - analysis

With elections just a week and a half away, incidents involving Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine and a delegation of European diplomats have become another battleground in the campaign.

Captain of flydubai plane describes blocking axe blows as co-pilot attacked

"Immediately, my hand went to the knob that opens the door, and I screamed for my colleagues, screaming his name," Captain Smit Machchhar said on the attack.

Rabbis for Human Rights files police complaint over Rabbi Lior’s Palestinian olive harvest ruling

Rabbis for Human Rights said its acting director submitted the complaint on behalf of its 170 members, alleging incitement to racism, incitement to violence, and encouraging the theft of property.

West Bank attacks on Washington Post journalist, diplomats may signal dangerous trend - analysis

No matter who is prime minister after October 27, if the situation in the West Bank does not come under control, violent Jewish extremists could become an even greater direct danger to Israel.

At least four killed in major fire at Canadian military base

At least four people were killed and dozens seriously injured in a fire at an Alberta military base, as firefighters battled fierce winds overnight to contain the blaze.

Gaza flotilla postpones mission to 2027 after mechanical failures, migrant deaths at sea

According to the organizers, the delays significantly narrowed the time remaining for the voyage, prompting a decision to postpone the attempt to reach Gaza until spring 2027.

Macron condemns 'shocking' scenes of violence across France, points to 'insurrectionist far-left'

"Looking at these images, we have all asked ourselves: what was going through their minds? How can French people do this to France?" Macron said in a televised address to the nation.

Vienna flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Bulgaria over bomb threat

The Israel Air Force has noted that the incident did not occur in or near Israeli airspace, and therefore they are not involved in the incident and were not required to act at this time.

Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads

Kenya has been on heightened alert, as a major Ebola outbreak centered in Congo has spread across borders in the region.

Israel urged Qatar to continue Gaza funding despite public criticism, documents reveal

According to an investigation by TIME magazine, successive Israeli governments helped establish, operate, and preserve the Qatari assistance mechanism for Hamas-controlled Gaza for years.

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