The Jerusalem Post Archive

6 February 2019
Britain pledges over 250 million pounds to protect Jewish communities after antisemitic attacks

The funding will deliver over 500 additional officers across England and Wales, boosting security in Jewish neighborhoods and around schools, synagogues and community centers, the government said.

CAM weekly antisemitism report – "Destroy Israel" banner unfurled at Spanish festival

9.4% rise in far-right antisemitic incidents monitored this week

How will you know if a mosquito bite is dangerous?

Anyone who has spent more than five minutes outside knows – the mosquitoes are here, and they are vicious. A doctor explains what can be done and how to lower the panic?

US healthcare watchdog announces $5.56 b. in expected savings despite administration fraud claims

The decline complicates the Trump administration's portrayal of an unprecedented crackdown on healthcare fraud.

Senator Lindsey Graham leaves a lasting legacy of true US-Israel friendship - editorial

Graham sought to reassure Israelis that support for their country remained deeply embedded in Congress. “Quite frankly, Congress has Israel’s back," he said.

US completes wave of strikes targeting Iranian air defenses, missile capabilities

In a statement on X/Twitter, CENTCOM stated that the strikes are intended to degrade Iran’s “ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.”

Future of MoU remains unclear as Iran, US continue striking military targets

US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz • Iranian official brags of tripled drone capacity • IDF coordinating with US military in preparation for possible strikes

Strait of Hormuz traffic slows as US-Iran conflict raises new safety risks

Six vessels transited the strait on Sunday, ship-tracking data from Kpler showed, the lowest number in five weeks.

World Cup: Egypt coach's Palestinian flag stunt shows FIFA's hypocrisy, anti-Zionism - opinion

After Egypt defeated Australia on July 3, coach Hossam Hassan held the Palestinian flag in front of fans who chanted, “Free, free Palestine.”

Iran will not fulfill its MoU commitments unless US does, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says

Baghaei added that US pressure has hindered Iran's efforts to reach an agreement with Oman on a joint mechanism to operate the Strait of Hormuz.

Jordan, Bahrain drawn deeper into Iran's regional storm as ceasefire collapse puts pressure on Gulf

Missile attacks, maritime tensions, and the collapse of the June ceasefire are increasing pressure on Gulf governments to balance security with diplomacy.

Iran no longer attaches importance to Trump's threats, Middle East expert claims

“They understand, as we do, who Trump is, that nothing he says should be taken seriously in any case and under any circumstances," Zisser explained.

Both sides not willing to back down over Strait of Hormuz, Iran will not give in, expert says

"In the end, the campaign we set out on to weaken the Iranian regime and deny it the ability to reach nuclear weapons is currently focused on an event that was not the event before the war," he said.

This is the price of 3 nights in Israeli hotels for Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot

We checked the costs of three nights for a family in four popular destinations in Israel: Eilat, the Dead Sea, Tiberias, and Jerusalem.

Herzog hosts Entebbe commemoration ceremony, emphasizes state responsibility to protect Israelis

Netanyahu, Zamir, and Herzog spoke about the ongoing war with Iran, using lessons from Operation Entebbe to contextualize Israel's actions since October 7.

Police investigating suspected grenade explosion in Or Yehuda residential building

Police responded to the scene after receiving several reports of an explosion. No casualties or injuries resulting from the incident have been reported.

West Bank settlement of Givat Ze'ev officially declared an Israeli city

The status upgrade aims to align the municipal framework with planned development, scaling, and residential services. 

Israel's Toto Equals wins fourth place in Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup

The Toto Equals, which consisted of nine Special Olympics athletes with disabilities and seven Unified partners without disabilities, competed against teams from 11 other nations.

Iranian bot campaign targets Nova festival massacre survivors with severe online abuse, propaganda

A "sustained and multi-layered digital campaign" that hurls abusive comments and shares videos about the survivors is not being combated effectively by social media platforms.

Almost half of Israelis support tougher sanctions, pressure to promote haredi conscription - poll

Approximately 31% support conscription only in agreement with Haredi leadership, and 11% believe that efforts to draft Haredi men are futile and should stop.

WATCH: Dozens arrested in ongoing countrywide weapons, drug trafficking raid led by Lahav 433

The operation involves hundreds of Israel Police and Border Police officers, and is expected to arrest dozens of suspects.

Clavicular's Tel Aviv visit causes rift among pro-Israel influencers over record of antisemitism

Clavicular, whose given name is Braden Peters, has said he hopes to film a “collab” with Netanyahu himself, whom he calls “The Big Yahu.”

First Bedouin undercover operative, 'Nomad,' proves instrumental in major crime bust

During his time undercover, the Nomad was party to dozens of arms deals and drug deals, purchasing four illegal M-16 rifles, dozens of handguns, and about 500 grams of cocaine.

MK Haim Biton questioned over suspected use of public funds to finance private Shas newspaper

He is suspected of using funds from the Ma'ayan HaChinuch HaTorani education network to finance a private Shas-affiliated newspaper while serving as the network’s director-general seven years ago.

Sinwar believed Israel might respond to October 7 Hamas invasion with nuclear weapons

Despite concern that Israel using nuclear weapons in response to an invasion was a real risk, Sinwar "did not abandon his messianic vision and emphasized that it would be a 'battle of life or death."

Shin Bet begins probe into leak of wartime intel. to media outlet under pressure from Netanyahu

Since there was no intention to question journalists about the leak, but only members of the defense establishment, the Shin Bet ruled that there is no need to obtain the A-G's approval.

Election season in Israel: Important dates to note before voters head to the polls - explainer

Election season in Israel has officially begun, and the 25th Knesset will become the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

Petitioners ask High Court to order medical update on detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya

The filing, submitted by Physicians for Human Rights Israel and lawyers for the detainees, came in response to the state’s request that the petition be dismissed.

Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence on hospitalization, missing Senate floor votes

"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time... And on the advice of my doctors, I won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet," said US Senator Mitch McConnell.

'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernandez makes professional soccer debut

Fernandez, who appeared as recurring character Danny Rojas on the hit streaming series, made his USL debut for El Paso in its USL Cup match against New Mexico United on Saturday night.

European Union weighs trade ban, steep tariffs on Israeli West Bank settlement goods

The discussion will be based on a confidential paper by the European Commission that floats three different options - an import licensing system, prohibitive tariffs, or a ban.

Western allies seek to secure air defense aid for Ukraine as shortages leave Kyiv vulnerable

Russia says it only attacks targets of military relevance and denies targeting civilians.

Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim as 93-year-old British woman dies of injuries

Spain's forensic services data unit, the CID, said on Sunday night that two more people had been reported missing after it started working with authorities in France, Britain and Belgium.

'No orders given' to those in path of Spain's wildfire says son of victim, disputing official claim

No officials told the group that the fire was heading their way or that it would be safer for them to stay at home than flee, Verdonckt said.

Traffic accident in Mexico kills nine, leaves at least 10 injured, including four Americans

Videos on social media from local media showed several vehicles burned on a highway connecting the cities of Guadalajara and Tepic.

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies suddenly at 78, months after announcing being cancer free

"Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life," the statement shared on Instagram read.

Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state

A total of 16 fires are burning in the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota, which normally attracts about 150,000 visitors in the summer.

South Korean navy recovers body of seaman missing near North Korean border

The South Korean navy did not provide any details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Josh Grisetti, musical theater actor on 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' dies at 44

His death was announced on Instagram on Sunday by his close friend and Something Rotten! co-star, actor Rob McClure.

France set to summon Russian ambassador to Paris over alleged cyberattack campaign

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot added that France would also place sanctions on some Russian individuals and entities.

South Africa's anti-immigrant unrest tests its pan-African standing

Tens of thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa as anti-immigrant protests, sporadic violence, and fears of further unrest have spread.

Candy Slide arrives at Shefayim – plus more recommendations for family activities and shopping

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

Contractors save, workers pay: The new reform in the construction industry

The Knesset Labor and Welfare Committee approved a 50% increase in wage deductions from foreign workers for rent and housing expenses, reducing contractors' costs.

AI is raising new questions about who owns our digital lives
European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

The vast majority - more than 9,000 - were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO.

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