The Jerusalem Post Archive

2 December 2009
Wood, bamboo, and warm light: Celebrate Hanukkah with green and unique design

For Hanukkah, Light-In presents a sustainable collection of wood and bamboo lighting from Amsterdam, combining renewable materials with warm, soft light.

Mamdani 'discourages' incitement, NSW draws the line on ‘globalize the intifada’ - editorial

Protecting free speech does not require tolerating language that normalizes violence against a minority already under assault.

Police arrest three October 7 terrorist infiltrators, seize weapons in Rahat

Israel Police arrested three Gaza terrorists in Rahat who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre, seizing ammunition and suspected weapons equipment.

North Korea: Japan’s move toward nuclear weapons must be 'thoroughly curbed'

Japan began making active comments about nuclear weapons as soon as the United States approved a request from South Korea to build a nuclear submarine.

Australian police arrest man for alleged violent antisemitic threats on flight to Sydney

There are "no current or impending threats to the community," AFP confirmed.

'We cannot recover until Ran Gvili is home': Hostage Families Forum rally across Israel

Families and supporters rallied nationwide, calling for the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili and vowing not to move forward until the final hostage is brought home.

Google, Apple warn staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays

The Trump administration this month announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.

Australia honors Bondi Beach attack victims as PM Albanese orders safety review

A day earlier, Australia's Jewish community gathered at Bondi Beach for prayers, while hundreds of swimmers and surfers formed a huge circle in the waters off the beach to honor victims.

Haifa court extends detention of Hadash secretariat member over terror praise claims

The Haifa Magistrate’s Court extended the detention of Hadash national secretariat member Ahmed Abbadi, who is suspected of terror related incitement based on past social media posts.

New South Wales moves to outlaw 'globalize the intifada' slogan following Bondi Beach massacre

Under the new measures, police will be granted expanded authority to shut down unauthorized protests for periods of up to three months.

San Francisco power outage leaves about 125,000 residents without electricity

The blackout hit about 125,000 residents in the California city of around 800,000 people, according to Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Ukraine hits Russian "Shadow Fleet" tanker in Mediterranean with drones

The Ukrainian official did not say how the drones reached the ship, but said the operation involved "multi-stage" measures.

Greece weighs sending engineers to Gaza under Phase II of Trump's ceasefire plan - N12

Athens is considering deploying engineering units to Gaza as part of the ceasefire’s next phase, with Israel encouraging Greek involvement amid shared concerns over Turkey’s regional influence.

Israeli NGO, US non-profit collaborate to deliver 2,000 hygiene kits to Khan Yunis women, girls

NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief launched the initiative in response to infrastructure damage and supply shortages that have limited access to sanitation products.

Multiple questions remain in plane crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, six others

Investigators are still working to determine who was piloting the private jet and what caused the crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and six others in North Carolina.

Build-A-Bear runs out of stock after donation campain in honor of Bondi victim Matilda Bee

After running out of stock in just three days, Build-A-Bear Australia encouraged the public to continue donating directly to the family via their GoFundMe page, which is still available online. 

Nine killed, 10 injured in South Africa shooting, police hunt for suspects

Ten people were killed in a shooting incident in Bekkersdal township, SABC News said.

Republican critics fear incomplete disclosure of Epstein files will loom over midterms

Republicans will be fighting to keep control of Congress next year, and the party fears that the Epstein controversy will negatively affect their chances.

US to drop childhood vaccine recommendations as it looks to Denmark, Washington Post reports

Federal health officials are weighing vaccine guidance and moving away from the CDC's current model of universal recommendations for childhood vaccination.

Average salary in Israel rises in first half of 2025, as gender pay gap widens, NII data reveals

Israel’s National Insurance Institute released its first-half 2025 wage report, showing a 4.5% rise in average pay but a 43% median-to-mean gap and a 54% gender gap.

Suspected murder-suicide in Bat Yam after woman killed, son found wounded outside building

Police were called about a man lying unconscious in the street with a blood-stained knife. In his apartment, they found a woman in her 70s stabbed to death.

Bowen Yang breaks silence on ‘SNL’ exit in heartfelt goodbye

In an Instagram post on Saturday, the five-time Emmy nominee, 35, shared a heartfelt goodbye to the NBC sketch comedy series, which he joined as a writer in 2018.

Katz says gov't will approve shut down of Army Radio today after 75 years of broadcasting

Defense Minister Israel Katz said he will seek government approval to close Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), a controversial decision opposed by the Israel Press Council.

How aliyah is evolving in Israel amid rising antisemitism across the globe - opinion

Of one thing we are certain, whether living here or there: we are the privileged generation to be living at a time when a Jewish state exists, ready to welcome all who choose to come home. 

Terror down under: Why terrorists pick Jewish holidays for antisemitic attacks - opinion

The shape of the menorah – and of the hanukkiah – teaches us that while we all may be diverse branches, we derive from a common base, and are all guided by a light from above.

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