The Jerusalem Post Archive

5 December 2025
Until the last hostage: Bring slain captive Ran Gvili home now - editorial

St. Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, the last October 7 hostage, is still held by Hamas in Gaza. It is Israel's moral imperative to bring him home.

My Word: Trials and errors, and granting pardons - opinion

Isaac Herzog has to contend with a tremendous dilemma regarding the pardon request. Like the trial itself, no result is going to be fully accepted and certainly not unifying.

Democrats troubled by video of US strike on Caribbean drug boat, Republicans defend attack

The second strike, ordered by Admiral Frank Bradley, led some lawmakers to suggest that the US may have violated the law of war.

Trump to announce transition to Phase II of Gaza deal, 'Board of Peace' by Christmas - Axios

The report cited two US officials and a Western source familiar with the details.

Europe once expelled Jewish musicians, now it hunts the only Jewish state - comment

European broadcasters boycotting Israel's Eurovision Song Contest participation frame it as moral courage, but the instinct mirrors patterns that shaped early Nazi-era exclusions of Jewish culture.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy

All 12 committee Republicans supported Kaploun, while only two Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada, joined them.

US judge questions Trump administration's continued targeting of pro-Palestinian Tufts student

A federal judge questioned why ICE blocked Tufts PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk from campus work after her Gaza op-ed, raising concerns about retaliation for protected speech.

Woman suspected by France of spying has ties to Kremlin proxies, social media posts show

A 40-year-old Russian woman is suspected by French prosecutors of approaching company executives to obtain information on French economic interests.

US military says it killed four men in strike on suspected drug vessel

"Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was carrying illicit narcotics and transiting along a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific," the US military said in a statement on X/Twitter.

US Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas voting map

The Supreme Court reinstated Texas’s GOP drawn electoral map, a move that could shift multiple House seats and intensify the 2026 battle for control of Congress.

Did the US military commit a war crime in boat attack off Venezuela? - explainer

Members of Congress said they would investigate whether or not the US military broke the law during its strikes on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean.

Drones were spotted near Zelensky flight path to Dublin, Irish media report

An Irish navy ship detected drones near Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s flight path during his state visit, prompting a security alert as authorities probe their origin.

'Gov't continues to abandon us': Gaza border community heads protest funding cuts in Jerusalem

Officials in the Gaza border councils warned that “such a move will directly harm the ability to rehabilitate and develop the region after the events of October 7."

IDF shoots terrorist who crossed Yellow Line, 'posed threat' to forces on the ground

The military confirmed that soldiers from the IDF's 7th Brigade hit the terrorist after opening fire in order to remove the threat posed.

JD Vance rejects claim that antisemitism is growing inside the GOP, breaking his silence on topic

Vice President JD Vance dismissed warnings of rising antisemitism in GOP circles, pushing back on conservatives who cite growing influence from far Right figures.

Avdija shines as Wolf and Saraf lift Nets in breakout night for Israeli NBA talent

Avdija powered Portland to a key win as Wolf and Saraf helped Brooklyn notch back-to-back victories.

Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window

Playing the “home” game in Riga is obviously not ideal for Israel, but the squad has faced this challenge since the outbreak of the war in October 2023.

US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the US will expand its travel ban to more than 30 countries as the Trump administration broadens its security-driven restrictions.

Shua hits 'hat-trick' in Beitar’s 5-0 rout as Israeli league delivers drama across the board

Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv managed a narrow 2-1 win over Hapoel Haifa despite playing a man down after Ido Shachar received a straight red card.

'Danger to Israel’s national security': Elmakayes warns against Gofman's Mossad appointment

Elmakayes was 17 when Shin Bet detained him for over a year after intelligence officers from the IDF's 210th Division, then headed by Gofman, passed him classified information to publish on Telegram.

Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, federal officials say

Also on Thursday, federal officials said they had arrested dozens of people in New Orleans, another Democratic-run city.

Appeals court allows Trump National Guard deployment in Washington to continue

A US appeals court paused a ruling ordering National Guard troops out of Washington, allowing President Trump to continue a deployment at the center of a legal fight over policing powers.

US A-G Pam Bondi orders law enforcement to investigate 'extremist groups'

US Attorney-General Pam Bondi ordered federal agencies to intensify investigations into antifa and other groups, directing the FBI to identify entities potentially engaged in domestic terrorism.

US senators unveil bill to prevent easing of curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China

"Denying Beijing access to (the best American) AI chips is essential to our national security," Republican Senator Pete Ricketts said in a statement.

IDF Oct. 7 cm'tee not yet formed due to Zamir-Yadai internal tensions, sources say

Initial IDF assessments indicate that the second Turgeman committee's findings are likely to cause a shakeup within the defense sector, given their critical assessment of the Oct. 7 events.

Fatal two-vehicle crash in Haifa area kills one, injures five others

Due to the crash, Highway 70 northbound at the Kfar Hasidim Junction was closed, and drivers were asked to take alternate routes.

Harvard professor arrested by US immigration agents for firing pellet gun near synagogue

He agreed last month to plead guilty to illegally discharging the pellet gun and serve six months of pretrial probation.

Israel sets 2026 defense budget at NIS 112 b., Defense Ministry announces

The Defense Ministry announced Israel's 2026 defense budget on Friday.

Honduras presidential candidate Nasralla says Trump interference damaged election - interview

Honduran presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla claimed that US President Donald Trump's surprise endorsement of the conservative candidate, Nasry Asfura, had flipped the race.

Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold with four seats as coalition bloc climbs to 53 - poll

The poll shows the coalition bloc rising to 53 seats, up four from the previous survey, driven by Religious Zionism’s gains. The opposition bloc gained 57 seats.

Jewish New Yorkers hold support rally for Park East Synagogue after anti-Israel protests

Hundreds of New York Jews and allies gathered in the cold for a support rally, weeks after Park East Synagogue was targeted by anti-Israel protestors calling to "globalize the Intifada.”

Why Collaboration, Not Competition, Will Cure Rare Cancers

International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day is marked each year on December 5 in more than 50 countries and the day’s theme, “Together We Can,” is more than a slogan

British maritime receives report of incident 15 nautical miles west of Yemen

"A vessel reports sighting small craft at a range of 1-2 cables, and they are under fire," UKMTO said.

Katz rejects appt of Col. (res.) Gitelman, claims he promoted draft dodging

"Those who preach or encourage refusal will not serve in the IDF and will not be promoted to any position," Katz said.  

Man charged for giving terror literature to Manchester synagogue attacker

The 31-year-old British Pakistani was charged with one count of preparation for acts of terrorism not linked to the Heaton synagogue attack, and three counts of disseminating terrorist publications.

Taiwan, Japan voice concern over largest Chinese maritime show of force to date

Reuters reported on Thursday that China was deploying a large number of naval and coast guard ships across East Asian waters, its largest maritime show of force to date.

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Can you spot them on the labels? Eden Fines and Nibar Madar shine in this collection

Maskit, the Israeli fashion house, partners with the acclaimed fashion photographer Shay Franco — in their first joint collection, which places most of its focus on men’s and unisex clothing.

The Deep Dive: Netanyahu requests for pardon in trial as one hostage remains in Gaza

Israel's hostage crisis nears its end, the country's prime minister tries to find an escape from his trial, and drama stirs with the Guinness World Records: This week’s Deep Dive breaks it all down.

Grapevine, December 4, 2025: A diplomatic village

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

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