The Jerusalem Post Archive

10 February 2019
White House launches 'TRUMP TV' stream following controversial ban of major news outlets

Critics, including members of mainstream media, are deriding the move as an attempt to establish "state media."

Massive US flight groundings triggered by fiber cut, circuit failure as UN General Assembly meets

The flights were halted on the day that 130 world leaders and dozens of ministers were arriving in New York for the annual high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.

US expands Arctic military footprint in Greenland with new deal set to sign at UN General Assembly

Denmark, Greenland, and the United States are expected to sign their new agreement at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City at 10:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday.

Firefighting helicopter crashes in Yosemite National Park while battling fire, killing two

The deaths brought the number of helicopter pilots killed in crashes in Colorado, Utah, and California this year fighting wildfires to five.

Texas Gov. Abbott freezes environmental permits for AI data centers in expanding state power audit

“Simply put, Texans must come first,” Abbott said in a statement. “Data centers must pay their own way, protect our grid and water, and complete the (audits)."

EU says Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships as Houthis rapidly advance

The EU's Aspides mission was launched in 2024 to protect shipping from attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, and diplomats have said there are currently six warships operating.

Man shot by ICE in Austin says he is held in detention with bullet in his back

Perez said he was released within four hours of arriving at a hospital, and that a doctor treating him told him ICE agents were in a hurry to transfer him to a detention center.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump over White House press ban, citing First Amendment

"This ban could not be a more direct assault on the First Amendment nor a more blatant violation of our most fundamental constitutional principles," the media networks' lawsuit stated.

North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy 'incurable headache'

Kim said the test demonstrated a significant development in the country's armed forces' ability to fight, and "the enemy will know better what such progress means without any explanation."

South Korea's Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programs, NYT says

South Korean President Lee said that pursuing North Korean denuclearization under the current circumstances would accomplish nothing.

Student opens fire outside school in Turkey, eight pupils wounded, NTV reports

Images and video posted online showed a male figure walking on a street near the school with a rifle in his hands. He was then seen running back from the same street.

Poland charges neo-Nazi linked teen over alleged plans to attack school, mosque

Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) said that his arrest came after the previously announced detention of two 16-year-olds he had been in contact with online neo-Nazi circles on Telegram.

Former Pussy Riot member says FSB recruited her to spy on Russian activists

Flores admitted to providing the Russian security service with personal information about her fellow artists and activists.

Rwandan man charged in UK with genocide offenses appears in court

Prosecutor Jane Stansfield said Vincent Brown was head of the Department of Family Health within Rwanda's National Office of Population when the genocide began.

Trump denounces Iran as 'terror regime behaving badly,' during UNGA address

UN Sec.-Gen. Guterres opened the UNGA by condemning Hamas's October 7 terror attack and describing Israel's response as "a scale of death and destruction unlike anything I have seen."

Russia spreads AI fakes claiming Jews are being paid to settle in Ukraine

A record number of Jewish pilgrims traveled to the Ukrainian city of Uman for Rosh Hashanah this year, according to local statistics.

F-16 fighter jet crashes at US air base in western Germany prompts major emergency response

A US F-16 fighter jet crashed near Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany, leaving one person slightly injured and triggering a major emergency response. The pilot ejected safely.

US says it canceled Obamacare policies for 760,000 people last month

CMS canceled 315,000 Obamacare plans covering about 760,000 people, citing unverified citizenship or immigration records and suspected improper enrollments.

EU renews Russia sanctions, drops Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman

Latvia dropped its veto, clearing the way for the EU to remove Usmanov and Fridman from sanctions and extend remaining Russia measures for three years.

Netanyahu set for short US visit as Mamdani calls for his arrest

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

After Yom Kippur, Israel must learn to say: 'We were wrong' - editorial

Yom Kippur asks Israelis to confess in the plural, but accountability after October 7 still requires individuals and leaders to explain where they went wrong.

The weak have one weapon the strong often lack - opinion

The answer is not that these movements are secretly stronger than the armies confronting them; it is that military strength and strategic endurance are not the same thing.

Saudi Arabia turns to Israel as Houthi attacks expose limits of the Mecca Pact - opinion

Houthi strikes are pushing Saudi Arabia and Israel toward unprecedented military and intelligence cooperation.

Most of us don’t own a stadium - opinion

That weekend, IAC launched a petition asking Sheeran, his promoter, and the venues to remove Macklemore from the remaining dates, and more than 18,000 people signed.

UNGA Resolution 2758 beyond challenge, DPP hypocrisy laid bare - opinion

The one-China principle is the premise and foundation of UNGA Resolution 2758, which solemnly confirms and embodies the one-China principle.

Global water reserves decline as river discharge falls to 35-year low in 2025, WMO report shows

According to the WMO State of Global Water Resources Report, the water cycle has become “erratic and unpredictable” over the past few years.

Why Nordic countries are ahead on fast, low-friction signups

Pay N Play is reshaping online registration in Finland and the Nordic region, using banking authentication to reduce signup friction and simplify account access.

The rise of free access models across digital platforms

From streaming and gaming to software and social media, free-access models are reshaping digital platforms by turning broad user adoption into advertising, data, and premium revenue.

AI is making decisions about our lives. Who takes responsibility? - opinion

Warnings from OpenAI and Anthropic reinforce the need for enforceable safeguards, human oversight and a way to challenge decisions that cause harm.

Plan approved to add three floors, 85 micro-apartments, and rooftop park to Dizengoff Center

The Tel Aviv-Jaffa Local Planning and Building Committee recommended depositing the plan, which includes adding three and a half floors to the commercial structure.

Great comeback: Has crypto winter really ended?

Bitcoin surged 10% this week to an eight-month high, signaling renewed risk-taking, but remains well below its $126,000 all-time high.

Five common platform mistakes Legalbet helps Romanian users avoid

From unlicensed platforms and misleading offers to poor prices and unreliable recommendations, these are five common mistakes Romanian customers can avoid with better market checks.

Apartments under construction in Tbilisi: A smart investment play for 2026

Why pre-construction apartments in Tbilisi are attracting buyers in 2026, from developer-backed payment plans and lower entry prices to rental demand and tax advantages.

The largest mistake you are making with a family member with dementia

Arguments about reality, and the use of overly long sentences, are liable to worsen distress. Dr. Nati Blum explains how to change communication with a family member with dementia.

Top 10 best hair transplant clinics in Turkey (last update)

From Istanbul Care to established names, explore what to consider when comparing hair transplant clinics in Turkey.

Israeli chess team penalized after Yom Kippur scheduling agreement falls apart

According to the Israel Chess Federation, the International Chess Federation agreed in writing that matches scheduled for Yom Kippur would be moved to accommodate the Israeli team.

IDF arrests two terrorists planning imminent attack in West Bank operation

IDF troops carried out counterterrorism operations across several West Bank locations during Yom Kippur, arresting wanted suspects and seizing weapons and explosives-related materials.

Netanyahu set for one of shortest US trips, to make UN speech with no meeting with Trump

The plan that initially guided preparations for the visit looked different only a few days ago. A meeting with Musk has been removed, and a meeting with Trump no longer appears on the schedule.

MDA hosts knowledge-sharing workshop for Latin American, Spanish emergency organization officials

Over the years, MDA has partnered in "transferring knowledge and assisting in the establishment and development of emergency medical systems in various countries."

Ofir Katz backs Ben-Gvir push to apply death penalty law for Neveh Tzuf terrorist

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed interest in the issue and asked IDF officials whether the law could the applied in the current case.

Israeli sentenced to 55 months in prison for spying for Iran, photographing Gallant's house

The Israeli, Fares Abu al Hija, 32, of Kaukab Abu al Hija, is alleged to have conducted spying operations for Iran, including taking photographs of former defense minister Yoav Gallant's house.

Son of Neveh Tzuf terror victim recounts how father's warning saved his life

"We got into the car, Dad was sitting in the second row drying off, and I was in the front passenger seat. Suddenly, he shouted to me, 'Yoav, there’s a terrorist here,'" Chkroun told KAN News.

Deadly Yom Kippur shooting attack 'expected' amid rising West Bank tensions

"All the assessments pointed to tensions rising during this period," said Haaretz's Amos Harel.

Katz threatens to destroy rest of Gaza City, evacuate one million Gazans if hostage taken

Katz said he was responding to the increasing threat picture about potential aggressive actions by Iran, Turkey, and proxies like Hamas.

Jerusalem Orchestra East & West youth division to perform at UN

The group is scheduled to present a repertoire intended to bridge cultures, including Zohar Argov’s “Yam Shel Dmaot” (“A Sea of Tears”), Abdel Wahab’s “Khayy Khay,” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

Make-A-Wish Israel marks 30 years, says it has granted 6,500 wishes

The charity highlighted 14-year-old Arbel Rot’s meeting with President Isaac Herzog in a Rosh Hashanah appeal for children living with critical illnesses.

IDF opens ‘Reservists’ Home’ in Ramat Gan to support reserve units

The new center at Kfar Maccabiah will host training, commanders’ days and programs aimed at strengthening cohesion and resilience among IDF reservists.

Court bars solitary confinement for Agam Tsarafi, rebukes IPS over prison video

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had defended the IPS after the footage emerged, alleging that Tsarafi disrupted order and mistreated prisoners and staff.

Police seize millions of shekels' worth of drugs in separate West Bank, Jerusalem area raids

The first raid took place in Area A, after Palestinian police officers caught a 48-year-old Israeli in Bethlehem who possessed a large amount of pills suspected to be drugs.

British singer Boy George to perform in Tel Aviv for first time in almost 10 years

The star has performed in Israel before, and last July he released "We Will Dance Again," a song inspired by the October 7 massacre and the Nova music festival.

She-ra Jewelry in two holiday collections

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

UK agrees to support Saudi Arabia with air-to-air refueling in midst of Houthi attacks

Britain and Saudi Arabia have been close military allies for decades, with Britain serving as one of the kingdom's largest arms suppliers.

Yemeni refugees flee across Bab al-Mandab as fighting with Houthis intensifies

Some of the refugees whom Gardner interviewed are from the town of Dhubab, which the BBC noted is on the front lines of the war between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed pro-government Yemeni forces.

Iran claims to be ready to return to US negotiations as FM Abbas Araghchi lands in NYC for UNGA

Iran allegedly prepares to strike back at US targets • Iranian airlines cut off from global system • UK commits air defenses to Saudi Arabia

Charges against Stanford pro-Palestinian protesters to be dismissed after mistrial

A judge declared a mistrial in February in the case after jurors could not reach a verdict. Twelve protesters were initially charged with felony vandalism.

Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes

According to the United Nations, nearly 700 people have been killed and thousands injured in the fighting.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil calls for God to 'hold Israel accountable' at Yom Kippur event

"It's tough to repent at a time where our tuition fees, our tax dollars, our votes are being used to kill, to maim, to displace Palestinians," he said.

What will Israel bring to its most important alliance? - opinion

Israel’s greatest test isn’t what it receives from Washington, it’s what it can bring. As America builds alliances around technology and innovation, Israel has a chance to prove its value

Saudis may seek help from Israel as current alliances prove insufficient against Houthis - analysis

As the campaign continues, Israeli officials assess that Israel's air defense and AI capabilities could also become part of Saudi Arabia's broader considerations.

Israel monitoring efforts to disarm Iraqi pro-Iranian Shi'ite militias, concerned they may attack

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is seeking to preserve its strategic alliance with the militias, as well as with the Houthis and Hezbollah.

Mamdani calls for Netanyahu's arrest ahead of NYC visit for United Nations General Assembly

Mamdani told CNN that he believes Netanyahu to be "a war criminal and an architect of a horrific genocide," and acknowledged that he lacks the authority to arrest him.

Polymarket: Gap between Eisenkot's Yashar, Netanyahu's Likud widens in former IDF chief's favor

Polymarket figures reflect the prices of prediction-market contracts, which change with trading activity and can therefore move quickly.

Israel marks delivery of final 'Dragon' submarine as defense officials press for fleet expansion

The report follows a send-off ceremony in late August for the Israel's newest submarine, attended by Israel Navy Chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel and German Naval Chief V.-Adm. Jan Christian Kaack.

Iran FM Araghchi denounces 'free hand' given to Israel ahead of United Nations General Assembly

According to Araghchi, Iran's primary goal during UNGA is to "defend the legitimacy, rights and interests of the Iranian people."

From Addis to Omo: A journey to Ethiopia's cultural heart

From Addis Ababa to the Omo Valley, a journey through communities, rituals, and traditions that tell how human beings learn to live with the land, the water, and the reality around them.

Lithuania prepares evacuation plans as PM warns of growing Russian threats

"We're thinking about a variety of scenarios; not all of them are being discussed very much publicly," Lithuanian Prime Minister Sinkevicius told the BBC.

'No cure for stupidity': Israel's Football Association blasts Irish coach's calls to boycott match

The coach's comments followed an open letter asking the Ireland national football team to boycott its upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel.

Motive behind Ontario synagogue shooting attack not yet determined by Canadian police

A team of four investigators and two forensic investigators was assigned to the case, in which a police cruiser, other vehicles, and nearby homes were hit by up to 30-rounds of gunfire.

'Unrestrained antisemitism': German politicians, Jewish leaders warn over Left Party’s rise

Left Party's leader Elif Eralp - who is of Turkish origin - has been compared to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani due to her pro-Palestine anti-capitalist populist beliefs.

Adir Capital, Sling Capital announced as winners for state defense-tech venture capital funds

Finance Division Chief Gil Cohen said that the Finance Ministry was "confident" that the Israeli defense-tech market would achieve "significant milestones" under the management of the tender winners.

Germany’s Left Party, AfD win big in German state elections in setback for Merz’s CDU

Left Party’s Berlin triumph has brought scrutiny of its ties to pro-Palestinian activists and disputes over antisemitism into negotiations over the capital’s next government.

Tel Jezreel lookout gets fresh new look with upgraded accessibility

Jezreel Valley lookout gets makeover: Paths renewed, new view point added, shaded seating built, and site made accessible for disabled visitors.

Iranian children to be recruited for Islamic Republic’s ‘self-sacrifice’ campaign

The campaign’s spokesperson said it was centered on the cultural slogan, “We have one life, and we give it for Iran,” which he acknowledged had drawn international criticism.

US National Archives recovers over 120 previously unknown American POW statements from WWII

The documents were discovered by Waterloo resident Jason Hurdle inside a cardboard box hidden in a previously unknown crawlspace in his garage, The Washington Post reported last week.

Israeli defense companies head to Marrakesh Air Show

Jerusalem is targeting Morocco’s growing defense market as it gains a foothold in North Africa

'Hollywood propaganda': IRGC spokesperson claims US faked rescue of downed pilot in Iran

Mohebbi pointed to what he claimed were inconsistencies in the narrative, saying that the pilot could not have survived a fall at 160 kph without a parachute, as the US said.

More Yemenis expected to flee from upsurge in fighting, UN says

A UNHCR response plan for Yemen was less than 20% funded before the renewed violence caused a surge in needs, a statement said.

Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure, lifts blockade

An Iranian official said that Tehran would welcome a revival of diplomacy if Washington takes tangible steps.

Qatar attempting to distance itself from Hamas, looking to West, expert tells ‘Post’

Dr. Ariel Admoni maintained that he had not seen a drastic change in the West's attitude, which still seems willing to accept Qatar’s "peace-maker" image.

Syria and Iraq at the UNGA: Two key Arab states seek inroads at NY meeting - analysis

Both Iraq and Syria are at a crossroads. The meetings at the UN suggest they are seeking a new future for the region. If they can't bring home the investment they need, difficult times lie ahead. 

UAE prime minister's brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies at 77

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was the brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE’s current prime minister and the ruler of Dubai.

Nazi imagery nothing new for crypto casino behind Orlando fight with swastika flags, Hitler salutes

As news outlets covered backlash to the Orlando fight night, Duel issued its own statement saying it was horrified “to learn that a group of viewers was displaying symbols of hate at our event.”

Netanyahu shames Mamdani for supporting Hamas, threatens to expose 'truth' ahead of UNGA visit

The comments follow a Monday CNN interview with Mamdani, where the mayor again called for Netanyahu’s arrest warrant, issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), to be honored.

Turkey's Erdogan may push for FM Fidan to take over UN Sec.-Gen. role, causing concern in Israel

Sources familiar with the matter told the Post that the have considered nominating Turkey's foreign minister more than once. Turkish officials strongly deny any such plan.

A nuclear Iran would be like 'North Korea in the Middle East,' Rubio says during UN visit

In similar Tuesday statements made to FOX, Rubio reiterated his assertion that Iran "must never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon."

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts amid legal troubles

Clavicular faces charges of rape, drugging a person for sex, and providing alcohol to a minor over an alleged May 23, 2025 incident at his family's Cape Cod home.

UN probe finds Iran committed crimes against humanity in crackdown, cites US and Israel for strikes

The mission concluded that the suppression “went beyond a simple continuation of familiar patterns and represented a marked escalation in the use of lethal force and mass arrests.”

Influencer Jake Paul calls for amended US Constitution, says civilians should be able to bear RPGs

The interview came days before he and his brother, Logan, arrived in Washington on Thursday to visit the Pentagon.

Muslim police associations accused of undermining police impartiality - Policy Exchange reports

Policy Exchange says some Muslim police associations have become involved in political and ideological disputes, prompting calls for a new Police Impartiality Act.

How Arab-Israeli air defense coordination is developing into a regional security shield - analysis

Iranian and Houthi attacks led to close cooperation between the US, Israel, and regional partners against the ballistic missile and drone threat. This laid the foundations for what came next.

Negev teen charged over 45 TikTok reposts praising Hamas, October 7 massacre

The prosecution has asked the Beersheba Magistrate’s Court to keep Deif Allah Abu Rjeila in custody until the end of his trial, arguing that the number and content of the posts show that his release

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