The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2016
Iranian exile faces Canada court battle over defamation allegations as hearing looms

The case, before the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver, has been brought by Mitra Tarameshloo, her husband Alaeddin Ahmadi, and, in amended filings, businessman Ali Tarameshloo.

White House lockdown lifted after shooting suspect killed in altercation with Secret Service

A US law enforcement official who stated that a suspect had been taken down and brought to the hospital, after approaching a checkpoint near the White House and opening fire on officers.

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attack

Explosions reverberated through the city shortly after 1 a.m. local time after the air force announced a threat of an Oreshnik launch on its Telegram channel.

Iran moves World Cup training camp from Arizona to Mexico amid visa, security concerns

Iran has faced uncertainty for months over travel and security arrangements for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Belgrade protests turn violent, police fire tear gas as crowd demands president's resignation

People crowded into Slavija Square in a fresh eruption of demonstrations against corruption that started with a deadly roof collapse a year and a half ago.

China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

The Shenzhou-23 vessel is scheduled to launch using the Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, with three Chinese astronauts on board.

Republican politicians warn Iran ceasefire deal could strengthen Tehran, would be 'disaster'

Republican lawmakers take to X, warning that a reported 60-day Iran ceasefire deal could strengthen Tehran and undermine US gains from the conflict.

Powerful bomb explodes near train in Pakistan's Quetta, killing at least 24

The attack, which killed at least 24 people and injured more than 70, was the latest in a series of major strikes on infrastructure in the Pakistani province that borders Iran and Afghanistan.

Modi-Meloni meeting puts Italy at center of India’s Europe strategy

Rome has become a useful European partner for India as both countries seek deeper cooperation on trade, technology, ports, defense, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

Three dead and 17 missing after flooding in China's Chongqing

Rescue efforts were underway after extreme rainfall hit Chongqing’s Yongchuan district, with China allocating nearly $3 million for disaster recovery.

Rescuers search for more than 20 trapped after Philippines building collapse

Ambulances were on standby, and fire trucks had been deployed to assist in the rescue, Pelayo said, adding that moving the concrete debris was a challenge for rescuers.

Turkey lurches into political crisis with crackdown on opposition - analysis

Clashes erupted at CHP headquarters in Ankara after a court removed opposition leader Ozgur Ozel, raising fears of a deeper political crisis as Erdogan tightens his grip.

Paris mayor to propose granting honorary citizenship to Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

Deputy Mayor of Paris Audrey Pulvar will present the proposal to grant the honorary citizenship of Paris during the next Paris Council meeting in June, where the council will vote on it.

Six Bronze Age mines found in Spain may unlock mystery of Scandinavian metal artifacts

The six mines ranged in size, stretching from smaller “extraction areas” to much larger and “substantial mining environments.”

Trump touts US-Iran peace deal while Iran denies uranium handover

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive Jerusalem Post Award at Jpost NY Conference

“Our responsibility is not only to assist people with their aliyah dreams, but to turn them into reality, " Tony Gelbart, co-founder and chairman of Nefesh B’Nefesh

A new duty free shop has opened in Israel

The renovated James Richardson store at the Jordan River Crossing has opened following a full renovation with new departments, niche brands, travel-size products, and club benefits.

The company behind the kitchens of Toto and Shila opens a new complex

Nyga Chef inaugurates a new complex that will centralize display, demonstrations, offices, and an advanced logistics center under one roof.

Burger facing the sea: The food truck trend arrives at the most beautiful beach in the north

Moses Shop has established a new chain of food trucks where burgers, wings, and fries will be served facing the view – and later on it will also expand into franchising.

From the desert to the living room: The trend bringing color, depth, and warmth back into the home

How did we fall in love with desert design? Interior designer Tzvia Kazayoff reveals how warm colors came to take over Israeli homes.

Instant cryptocurrency exchange in 2026: What "instant" means and what it doesn't
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Iran did not win the war, it won something more dangerous - opinion

The war didn’t collapse Iran. It cemented its control over Hormuz, rewired its alliances, and strengthened the very institutions the US targeted.

Rafael unveils Storm Shield to protect UAVs in contested environments

During Operation Roaring Lion, aka Epic Fury, several American and Israeli drones were downed by Iranian systems.

Echoes of Bob Dylan in Chelsea, New York: A journey through the soundtrack of an era

Somewhere beneath the polished surfaces and modern soundtrack, New York still carries that same hunger, movement, and endless possibility that Dylan must have felt when he first wandered downtown.

'Traitor,' 'Enemy of Israel': Dozens protest outside IDF chief's home after soldier punishment

The protesters held signs reading “traitor, enemy of Israel,” played loud music, and waved Israeli flags. Dozens of activists took part in the protest.

Israelis win gold, silver at iQFOiL European windsurfing championship

The championship website, in discrepancy with Hebrew media, stated that, while Steinberg won gold, Tibi came in third and took the bronze medal.

'His life's mission': Former Tel Aviv city engineer, architect Israel Goodovitch, dies at 92

Goodovitch was born in Haifa in 1934. He studied at Tichon Hadash, the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Architecture, and earned a master’s degree from the University of Tokyo.

Two dead after light aircraft crashes into field in northern Israel

The crash occured near Moshav Tel Adashim, between Nazareth and Afula.

Jewish youths detained after forcing entry to Temple Mount for Shavuot sacrificial ritual

Police further stated that soldiers pursued them, caught them, and quickly removed them from the Temple Mount before detaining them for questioning.

The civilian army: Anat Vidor and the quiet power of WIZO

“Give power to civil society. Because otherwise we will teeter on the edge of totalitarianism. Not instead of the government. Alongside it.”

Trump tells Netanyahu no agreement with Iran without dismantling nuclear program, removing uranium

Netanyahu stressed that Israel would preserve freedom of action against threats on all fronts, including Lebanon.

High Court to hear petition against Levin over Judicial Selection Committee freeze

The High Court will hear a petition over Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s handling of judicial appointments as dozens of posts remain vacant and elections threaten to freeze the process.

High Court to hear petitions against Galatz closure as A-G warns of wider threat to free press

The hearing will be held before Justices Dafna Barak-Erez, Alex Stein, and Yechiel Kasher, after a court ordered the government to brief why its decision to shutter the station shouldn't be canceled.

Reviving Tel Hai: Yair Belachovsky’s mission to preserve a defining legacy

"Through my activities with Israel Revival, I want to advance the idea that the story of Tel Hai, with its lessons of unity and serving the greater good, becomes the basis for the revival of Israel.”

‘I wanted to do something revolutionary,’ first female Druze doctor in Israel tells the ‘Post’

Khir’s own daughters have followed in her footsteps, with one in the process of completing medical school and two pursuing degrees in engineering.

The method that will make you simply not want a cigarette

A broad review of studies found that short physical activity reduces the craving for a cigarette immediately after the workout and for up to 30 minutes.

Study determines: What to eat, and what to avoid – to reduce exposure to microplastics

Tiny particles originating from plastic are now found almost everywhere including food and beverages as new studies examine how our diet affects the level of exposure to them.

The simple hobby that may keep the brain sharp even in old age

A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline over the years.

On the Front Lines of Care: Kaplan Medical Center Faces War’s Challenges, Eyes Major Expansion

CEO, Prof. Tarif Bader, "High-quality care rests on the strength of three pillars: personnel, technology, and infrastructure.”

Voices from the Arab press: Gulf tensions over Iran deepen regional fears

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Turkey captures ten wanted ISIS terrorists in cross-border operation with Syria

Investigators say one of the key figures is Omer Deniz Dundar, who is linked to the planning of the deadly 2015 bombing at Ankara’s main train station.

Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape, torture - report

Israeli forces arrested 430 people on board 50 ships in international waters on Tuesday to halt a flotilla of volunteers trying to bring aid supplies to the Gaza Strip.

Iran claims to shoot down Israeli drone, Trump tells Netanyahu Iran deal will see uranium removal

Two IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon • Trump: Iran deal is "largely negotiated" • Spanish police filmed beating flotilla activists • Iran reportedly executes person for sending intel to 'enemy'

Iran denies agreeing to hand over uranium as 'Islamabad Declaration' nears final negotiations

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) both parties are expected to sign would include concessions on both sides, with the possibility of it being extended further during the 60 day period.

Iran shoots down an ‘Israeli surveillance drone’, news agency claims

The wreckage of a shattered Orbiter drone, an Israeli product, was discovered in cooperation with Iranian naval forces, the agency claimed.

Islamic regime ‘will not abandon’ Hezbollah, Araghchi promises in message to Qassem

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem that Tehran would continue backing its proxies as Lebanon emerges as a sticking point in US ceasefire talks.

Meta to lay off 100 in Israel, reassign 200 to AI

The move is part of the streamlining policy to reduce layers of management that CEO Mark Zuckerberg says are slowing down the teams' work pace.

200 influencers unite against antisemitism at CAM Miami Summit

CAM CEO Sacha Roytman, "We need more courage. More allies. More action. More content. Your voices are needed more than ever. That is why this summit matters.”

CAM weekly antisemitism report – ‘Nakba Day’ protests set off wave of antisemitism

43 incidents were linked to “Nakba Day” demonstrations, where anti-Israel activists commemorate the “catastrophe” of the Jewish state’s founding in 1948.

'Are you a baby killer:' California hotel staffer claims to be fired after harassing Israeli guests

A hotel staffer, identifying as Ryan Smith on a GoFundMe fundraiser, said in an Instagram post that he had said "free Palestine" to a pair of Israeli guests at the Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria.

La policía española fue grabada mientras golpeaba a activistas de la flotilla de Gaza

Israel exigió respuestas a Madrid sobre el trato a los activistas, días después de que España convocara al representante de Israel por el video controvertido de Ben-Gvir burlándose de ellos.

The future of Israeli education depends on teaching history, not headlines - opinion

Chasing the news cycle may feel urgent and relevant, but it falls short of genuine Israel education.

What ancient Jewish wisdom can teach us about the age of AI - opinion

Thousands of years before AI, the ancients imagined much of it – self-operating tools, autonomous weapons, answer-giving superintelligence.

Ben-Gvir's harassment of GSF activists was wrong, and gave critics what they wanted - editorial

Since October 7, Israel has been fighting not only a military war, but also a political and diplomatic one. A government minister who repeatedly sabotages that effort is a liability.

Iran’s oil gamble could turn Gulf attrition into Tehran’s own nightmare - opinion

As attacks spread across Gulf energy infrastructure, Iran may discover its own oil economy cannot survive prolonged attrition.

Gadi Eisenkot becomes Netanyahu’s strongest challenger - opinion

As Bennett gains ground, Eisenkot faces a defining decision over alliances, leadership, and the future of the opposition.

The war exposed Israel’s broken politics, resilient society - opinion

The war showed the strength of Israeli society and the growing weakness of its political institutions.

Trump hits pause: War with Iran is not yet on the table - comment

As tensions rise in the Middle East, Trump holds off on striking Iran, balancing Gulf pressures, oil prices, and looming midterm elections.

'The Wisdom of Truth': Reaching the attic with a ladder to the Zohar - review

Introduction to the Zohar explores exile, desire, and repair, presenting the Baal HaSulam’s ladder as a path to inner spiritual transformation.

'Agents of Change': American Jews and the transformation of Israeli Judaism - review

From gender roles to religious authority, American-trained leaders transformed key debates in Israeli Judaism.

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