The Jerusalem Post Archive

4 May 2026
WhatsApp will allow independent cloud backup without dependence on Google and Apple

The messaging app is developing a dedicated cloud backup service that will offer end-to-end encryption by default, free storage capacity and a paid upgrade option.

Lighting up and getting excited: Tamar Zeitlin’s creation for Lag BaOmer

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

International LEGO experience lands in Beersheba

At a festive event at Ofer Grand Mall, the tenth official LEGO brand store in Israel was launched.

Man found dead after driving car with improvised explosives into Portland athletics club

Portland authorities were called to Multnomah Athletic Club shortly before 3 a.m. after employees reported that a car had been driven into the building before catching fire.

At least 10 hospitalized after shooting at Oklahoma's Arcadia Lake

Police added there are no suspects in custody at this time, urging the public to reach out with any information.

At least two killed, 37 injured after monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia

Videos on social media showed a large monster truck clearing an obstacle but failing to brake in time, causing the vehicle to veer off to the side and plow into spectators.

A responsible choice: Why canceling Lag Ba’omer at Mount Meron was the right call - editorial

The fires of Lag Ba’omer will burn again on the slopes of Meron. What matters is that when they do, they come back to a country that chose, at the right moment, to be careful.

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in 'critical but stable condition,' spokesperson says

The statement didn't specify the reason behind Giuliani's hospitalization, who is 81 years old and a close ally of US President Donald Trump.

Hamas, Board of Peace clash over disarmament agreement, enter impasse in negotiations - report

The terrorist organization has said that it would only give up weapons after the full implementation of phase one of the agreement, which requires Israel to withdraw from Gaza.

Trump calls Iran's plan 'unacceptable,' says US will begin escorting ships through Strait of Hormuz

Tehran warns of ceasefire violation amid Trump's escort plan • US accused of piracy as Tehran threatens carrier fleet • Israel to purchase 100 F-35s, 50 new F-15s, doubling fleet

Iran: US Hormuz escort plan would breach ceasefire

Tehran says American involvement would breach ceasefire amid fragile maritime tensions.

Netanyahu's trial: A-G agrees to meet PM's defense for possible plea bargain

President Herzog's invitation was intended to begin preliminary discussions on a possible plea bargain in the criminal trial against Netanyahu that has divided Israel for years.

Woman receives Jewish divorce after three-year struggle following financial pressure on husband

The couple had lived in Florida for over a decade, before separating in 2023. The husband refused to grant the woman, L., a get, demanding increasing financial compensation for it.

IDF captures Palestinian man who murdered son, burned his body, infiltrated Israel

The man had taken his 12-year-old son to the Palestinian village of Beit Ur, near Ramallah, and stabbed him near an agricultural area of the town.

Not everything is fat: The truth behind weight gain

Did you gain weight after the holidays? Do not rush to panic: Most of the gain comes from fluids, carbohydrate stores and food volume, not fat.

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