The Jerusalem Post Archive

8 November 2018
Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies US wants European-led defense of continent

“We believe that in order to survive and indeed thrive, NATO must change," US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby told ambassadors representing NATO countries.

UN rights office says US terror designation of Palestine Action threatens free speech

Palestine Action has targeted Israel-linked defence companies in Britain, especially Israel's largest defence firm Elbit Systems, often blocking entrances or spraying red paint.

US, Venezuela negotiate deal for American access to Venezuelan oilfields

Venezuela is considering leaving the OPEC oil production group as it strengthens ties with the US, Bloomberg reported late on Thursday.

Tate brothers denied immediate bail as they contest extradition to Britain

After the Tates testified, prosecutor Abbie Waxman showed the court a video of Andrew Tate saying, “slap, slap, grab, choke, shut up bitch, sex.”

Trump says Iran is 'in deep trouble' as US maintains blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Asked why Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed or committed not to attack NATO territory, Trump responded, “I had good conversations with him. He is not going to attack NATO territory.”

Lithuania's Jewish partisan bunkers caught between Holocaust memory and military expansion

Lithuania was for centuries a center of rich Jewish thought, religious life and secular culture; Vilna, as the capital was known in Yiddish, was nicknamed the “Jerusalem of the North.”

South Korea, Japan and US to conduct joint drills next month - report

The exercise comes after US President Donald Trump scaled back a major joint exercise with South Korea.

US military uses laser to shoot down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border, officials say

The military said the drones posed "a physical threat" to US military and US Customs and Border Protection personnel.

South Korea open to reviving North Korea talks, seeks progress on nuclear weapons

Seoul believes the resumption of talks between the US and North Korea should focus on progress on the North Korean nuclear weapons issue and must not undermine the country's security readiness.

King Harald, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

Norway's King Harald died aged 89 on Friday.

California could make Jewish an ethnic identity under groundbreaking new bill

Beyond the role Jewish demographic data could play in fighting antisemitism, Bocarsly also pointed out the practical benefits that access to such information could provide in sectors like education.

Marine One helicopter crew failed to reach air traffic control before safety incident, report says

The incident was tied to communication problems that have emerged since Marine One helicopter flights were moved off the White House south lawn in May.

Ethiopian asylum seekers in Israel face deportation after years without permanent status

Asked whether any of this had left him bitter toward Israel, one Ethiopian asylum seeker, who asked not to be named for fear of deportation, rejected the premise. “I don’t hate,” he said.

Israel hits back at 15 countries, EU over criticism of UNRWA compound seizure

The ministry referred to a report by the USAID Office of Inspector General which concluded that more than 100 UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 Hamas attack.

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, flash floods

The preparations come amid forecasts for the weekend weather system, which indicate that wind gusts of 40-50 kph are expected as early as Saturday morning.

Hanochi brings power and purpose as Israel fights to keep hoops World Cup hopes alive

This summer, Jerusalem signed one of Europe’s top coaches, Serbian Sasa Obradovic, who previously led Monaco to the EuroLeague Final Four.

US clears Strait of Hormuz as 50,000 troops maintain blockade of Iran, CENTCOM chief says

Nearly 1500 vessels carrying roughly 750 million barrels of crude oil have transited the strait in the past months, Cooper said, adding that this was done with the protection of US forces.

Lebanese army failing to curb Hezbollah activity in south, Israeli officials tell US

"There is no real friction between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah would not want anyone to collect its weapons or destroy its infrastructure," a senior security official said.

Trump says Iran is 'begging for a deal,' CENTCOM annnounces mines cleared from Hormuz

IDF strikes southern Syria • Lebanon claims US ambassador ready to meet with Hezbollah • US 'must commit' to ending Gaza, Lebanon conflicts to reopen Hormuz, Iranian official says

US denies Lebanese report that Ambassador Michael Issa got 'green light' to meet Hezbollah

Issa himself denied on Wednesday that he is currently holding any talks with Hezbollah, but said he would be willing to speak with the organization if it had something to offer.

Editor's Notes: October 7 shattered Israel’s old political map, next election may redraw it

The next election may reveal a political reshuffle already underway, as Israelis no longer fit neatly into the camps that shaped the country for decades.

A deleted IDF video exposed a deeper problem with draft enforcement - editorial

At a time of intense debate over haredi conscription, an IDF video appeared to send the wrong message. The army must investigate how it reached an official channel.

Abdul El-Sayed and Jamie Raskin sidestep Hasan Piker, and Israel, in Michigan campaign stops

Questions about Piker, and how close the movement he represents may come to remaking the Democratic Party’s values, hang over Michigan’s Senate race.

Judge blocks Trump-backed USPS mail-voting rules ahead of November elections

During the 2024 election, the USPS says it processed nearly 100 million ballots, and about 30% of voters nationwide cast ballots by mail, according to the states.

Netanyahu calls for Otzma Yehudit and RZP to unite, Ben-Gvir signals his opposition

"Only a large Otzma Yehudit, together with Smotrich and Ofer Winter running together, only in this way can a fully right-wing government be formed," Ben-Gvir said.

Gilad Erdan confirms talks with Benny Gantz on possible election alliance

Gantz also criticized calls to form another narrow coalition without the traditional right, arguing that both a narrow “change” government and a fully right-wing government had failed.

Ofer Winter, unification of Arab parties, shake up Knesset seats, push RZP below threshold - poll

The data shows that Winter’s entry has created greater complexity within the coalition bloc. Without him, the bloc led by Benjamin Netanyahu receives 43 seats, while with him it rises to 48 seats.

Winter's claimed support for Netanyahu overshadows his campaign, may siphon Likud voters - analysis

Winter is seeking to remove from the agenda the campaign portraying him as a risk to the right, as someone who could help replace Netanyahu or siphon votes away from the bloc.

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