The Jerusalem Post Archive

3 September 2017
Former hostage condemns UN Special Rapporteur's silence on Hamas' October 7 sexual violence

"Your report speaks about violence against women. Why is there no mention of Hamas?" Gritzewsky demanded from the Special Rapporteur, Reem Alsalem.

Zini cancels Shin Bet Pride event, slashes budget for all LGBT programming - report

According to sources, plans for the Shin Bet's Pride Month event were well underway when the organizers were notified of its cancellation, with no clear explanation provided. 

Majority of Israelis view US-Iran deal as negative for Israel, few see objectives achieved - poll

While 55% of Israelis expressed concern about the emerging US-Iran agreement, only 23% viewed it as beneficial for Israel. 

Special survey reveals 54% of Israelis don't think borders are sufficiently protected after Oct. 7

With Trump pressuring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, a special survey reveals that most Israelis support maintaining secure borders, buffer zones, and a permanent IDF presence.

KKL-JNF is preserving endangered species with Jerusalem Botanical Garden and Eshtaol Nursery

The joint initiative to preserve and cultivate rare and endangered species has yielded groundbreaking results, with various species producing seeds, flowering, and even bearing fruit.

A play called ‘The Zionists’ turns the post-Oct. 7 discourse into a dysfunctional family drama 

The new play is set to run through July 3 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and follows a family on vacation as they navigate their conflicting views on Israel in the post-Oct. 7 world.

German railway operator stops all trains citing nationwide IT disruption

"All trains are currently being held at stations," Deutsche Bahn said, citing an outage affecting the Global System for Mobile Communications for Railways.

Two more suspects arrested for drone attack plot on White House UFC event

According to the DOJ, William Lee Spartacus Falkner and Jordan W. Rincker were both charged with conspiracy to commit murder for their alleged roles in the plot.

Lasher, Bores in tight contest to fill Nadler Congress seat in New York Democratic primary election

The House seat for New York’s 12th district opened up after Nadler announced last fall that he would retire at the end of this term.

Rabbi, Jewish lawyer in race for NYC Democratic primary face referendum on Mamdani, buffer zones

Stephanie Ruskay would be the first female rabbi elected to state office in US history. Her opponent is Mamdani-endorsed Eli Northrup, public defender and grandson of a Jewish civil rights lawyer.

New US-Iran Lebanon oversight body excludes Israel, gives Tehran say over IDF actions - editorial

A joint statement released by the mediating countries, Qatar and Pakistan, announced the creation of a deconfliction mechanism for Lebanon.

UN inquiry accuses Israel of genocide as talks begin with Lebanon in Washington

S. Korean ships leave Strait of Hormuz • Trump, IAEA claims Iran agreed to inspection of nuclear facilities • Oman announces temporary maritime corridor

Former NYC comptroller Lander challenges the incumbent Goldman in Democratic primary

Lander, 56, has perched his campaign on a refusal to take money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobbying group.

Pro-Israel Democrats battle to take on vulnerable Republican Rep. Mike Lawler

Both candidates support the US-Israel alliance while opposing Netanyahu's policies, though Cait Conley is leading in the polls in the primarily Jewish congressional district.

Israel rules out Ebola cases after suspected patients test negative

As the ministry emphasizes, a fever following travel from affected areas requires immediate assessment, but Ebola remains rare among returning travelers.

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