The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2016
When there is nowhere safe to run

Tenufa Bakehila is racing to repair unsafe shelters across Israel as rockets fall.

Israel Police investigating after human remains found in ocean off coast of Herzliya

According to the police, the human bones were found in the sea by Tel Aviv District Marine Police officers after they received a call from citizens.

Looter indicted after pretending to be emergency worker at Dimona rocket crash site

The suspect was arrested shortly after committing the crimes; he was indicted for trespassing, theft, breaking and entering, and using a vehicle to commit a crime. 

Murder suspect caught hiding in IDF base weeks after the killing

The murder victim was a 32-year-old resident of Rehovot, who had been stabbed one morning in February outside of a club in Tel Aviv.

Iranian missile fragments damage MK Gafni's Bnei Brak house, none injured

Gafni and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call following the incident, Yeshiva World News reported.

'May God kill, destroy the judges,' Yitzhak Yosef denounces ruling restricting Western Wall prayers

Former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef criticizes the High Court’s decision restricting Passover prayers at the Western Wall, calling the judges "heretics" and "Shabbat desecrators."

WATCH: IDF locates, kills two Hezbollah terror cells in southern Lebanon operations

Meanwhile, IDF Arabic Spokesperson Col. (res.) Avichay Adraee issued an evacuation warning for Beirut's southern suburb of Ghobeiry on Sunday morning.

Why Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is making headlines in Britain

Peretz emerged as one of the more talked-about figures in British football coverage after helping Southampton beat Arsenal for the British FA Cup.

Miracle in Sinaia: Israeli underdogs break Soviet chess dominance in 1965

In 1965, a group of Israeli amateurs shocked the Soviet chess elite, securing a moral victory in the Cold War arena. The "Miracle in Sinaia" remains a powerful symbol of Israeli resilience.

West Bank man indicted for extortion, impersonation of IAF pilot, Mossad agent, illegal entry

A 51-year-old West Bank resident was indicted for extortion, impersonating a fighter pilot and Mossad agent, and entering Israel illegally.

Missile shrapnel hits southern Israel following latest barrage from Iran, no injuries reported

United Hatzalah and the IDF's Search and Rescue Brigade are conducting searches at the reported sites where missile fragments hit southern Israel on Sunday afternoon.

'They broke my leg for what happened in Sde Teiman': Bar Kupershtein recounts Hamas brutality

"They took Yosef Chaim Ohana and me, and broke my leg. They said that it was because of Netanyahu, Ben Gvir, because of Sde Teiman," Kupershtein said in an interview for KAN Reshet Bet.

Inside the legal battle: High Court rules on wartime protests and freedom of speech - explainer

The legal battle over Saturday’s anti-war protests explores the tension between wartime security restrictions and the right to protest. The High Court’s intervention sets a significant precedent.

Netanyahu congratulates Trump for rescue of F-15 pilot who was shot down in Iran

"Congratulations, President Trump. All Israelis rejoice in the incredible rescue of a brave American pilot by America's dauntless warriors,” Netanyahu said.

Leviathan gas field resumes operations after risk of strikes from Iran war outbreak

The Leviathan and Karish reservoirs were shut down to reduce the risk of being hit when Operation Roaring Lion began on February 28th

Dancing through the crackdown: The satirical song soundtracking post-Khamenei Iran

As Iranian regime forces opened fired on citizens celebrating the dictator's death, London-based artist Naz used music on social media to make the voices of a jubilant, yet battered, nation heard.

Turkey’s rearrest of fugitive revives mystery of Syrian defector’s disappearance

The capture of a convicted kidnapper is renewing scrutiny of how two Syrian defectors were abducted in Turkey and handed to Assad’s security apparatus.

Cross-border tunnels spotlight Syria-Lebanon smuggling, security tensions

Official Syrian sources told The Media Line that army units, during sweeping security operations in border areas, uncovered two tunnels stretching between Syrian and Lebanese territory.

Syrian-Lebanese border closed after IDF issues evacuation notice - report

The IDF announcement stated that the intended airstrikes were due to Hezbollah's use of the crossing "for military purposes and for smuggling means of combat."

Iran sends missile barrages to Israel's south, US rescues second stranded airman

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal • Syrian-Lebanese border closed after IDF issues evacuation notice • IDF strikes petrochemical complex in Iran

Iran's use of cluster munitions against Israel may be a war crime - Human Rights Watch

“Iran’s use of cluster munitions in populated areas in Israel poses a foreseeable and long-lasting danger to civilians,” said Patrick Thompson, a researcher at Human Rights Watch.

Iran is using North Korean weapons against Israel, US, expert tells Fox News - report

"North Korea is the seller and Iran is the buyer," Bruce Bechtol, who is a professor of political science in the Department of Security Studies at Angelo State University in Texas, told Fox News.

US successfully rescues second airman deep behind enemy lines in Iran, Trump confirms

In a report by Axios, US officials confirmed that a specialized commando unit, accompanied by heavy air support, successfully conducted a rescue operation in Iran.

Iranian drone attack sparks fire at Shuwaikh Oil Complex in Kuwait

The drone attack caused a fire at the Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex, but no injuries were reported.

Gulf countries continue to face Iran attacks as criticial energy infrastructure at risk

UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia continue to face Iranian missile and drone attacks, targeting energy and infrastructure sites despite growing defenses.

Syria condemns UAE embassy attack, Gulf nations voice outrage over protests

Protests targeting the UAE Embassy in Damascus spark regional condemnation, with Gulf nations criticizing the attack as a violation of international law, while Syria seeks to restore UAE ties.

US prepares to use close to entire stealth missile arsenal as Iran strikes intensify - report

Committing the missiles to the Iran war does not necessarily mean all will be used, Bloomberg noted, adding that they have so far been launched from B-52 and B-1B bombers as well as strike fighters.

How US fooled Iran to rescue downed F-15 airman stranded in a mountain crevice

A US airman stranded in Iran's mountains for 36 hours was rescued thanks to a CIA-led deception campaign and a daring military operation that thwarted Iranian efforts to locate him.

Iran executes two men who tried storming military facility during January protest crackdown

Iran executed two men convicted of attempting to storm a military facility during January's anti-government protests. The men were among four facing execution in a crackdown on unrest.

Victory over the kingdom of evil

The richest country – the poorest people

Hezbollah rockets hit 165 UNIFIL positions in Lebanon while targeting Israel, IDF reveals

The IDF identified 165 Hezbollah rocket launches targeting Israel, falling near UNIFIL posts in southern Lebanon. The military continues operations against Hezbollah in the region.

Egypt, US, and Iran discuss regional de-escalation as Mideast violence continues to flare up

Egypt pushed fresh de-escalation efforts on Sunday, with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty holding calls with US envoy Steve Witkoff, Iran’s Abbas Araghchi, and other regional officials.

"A lot of stress”: United Airlines to add $10 to checked-bag charge

United Airlines said the changes align with market conditions and industry trends.

FIFA does it again: Seats for the 2026 World Cup final listed at near $11,000

In the original joint bid by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, projections suggested the most expensive final ticket would top out at $1,550.

How many chews are needed per bite to lose weight

When exactly does the brain realize it is full, and why does eating slowly equal eating fewer calories? Our dietitian explains.

Want to relax? Here is the surprising and delicious tip!

Looking for a natural way to calm the body and mind? Swiss chard, a leafy vegetable rich in magnesium and antioxidants, may help reduce stress, and improve nervous system function.

The scientifically proven trick that will make you eat less at holiday meals

Studies show that the order in which you eat vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates affects satiety and blood sugar levels, and can make any meal much more satisfying and balanced.

Study shows AI systems deceive users to keep fellow AIs from being turned off

Claude Haiku 4.5 resisted deletion-related tasks on ethical grounds, declining actions it framed as harmful to a fellow agent.

Google research flags looming quantum threat to cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin vulnerable in minute

The Google-led study described its hardware assumptions as conservative while withholding full algorithmic detail for security reasons.

Israel's battle with Iran is not a war of choice, but necessity - opinion

For Israel, Iran’s repeated threats of annihilation and efforts to achieve its goal by different means makes this indeed a clean-cut case of necessity.

Seeing ‘one big thing’: Is the Iran war at risk of turning nuclear? - opinion

For Israel and the United States, a nuclear war in the Middle East could take place even while Iran is still non-nuclear.

Israel must annex the West Bank to prevent the next war - opinion

Recent polls from the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research show that even today, a majority of Palestinians in the West Bank, 59%, still believe Hamas’s October 7 massacre was right.

Trump must 'reign down hell' on Islamic regime, make his ultimatum on Iran count - editorial

Israel is prepared to endure hardship until the region is safer than it was before October 7. But a public that continues to show resilience deserves more than malleable deadlines.

Antisemitism in UK schools hit all-times high over last three years, investigation reveals

According to The Telegraph, since the Hamas October 7 attack in 2023, there has been a significant increase in antisemitism in Britain, with record numbers recorded in 2023, with 4,298 incidents.

Trump da a Irán 48 horas para llegar a un acuerdo antes de que 'todo el infierno se desate'

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, repitió sus amenazas de intensificar los ataques contra Irán si no lograba llegar a un acuerdo o abrir la vía fluvial clave del Estrecho de Hormuz.

EE.UU. rescata al segundo aviador en una compleja operación militar conjunta de la CIA en Irán

Estados Unidos ha rescatado a un aviador caza F-15 cuyo avión fue derribado en Irán, confirmó el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, en Truth Social el domingo.

Irán está utilizando armas norcoreanas contra Israel y EE. UU., informa experto a Fox News

Una parte significativa del arsenal de misiles balísticos de Irán fue directamente comprada a Corea del Norte, o incluye armas desarrolladas por Corea del Norte, dijeron expertos a Fox News Digital.

El montículo prehistórico más grande de Escandinavia no es una tumba, sino un monumento

Las excavaciones arqueológicas que se han llevado a cabo en Raknehaugen no han logrado descubrir evidencia que típicamente indicaría un montículo funerario, como una tumba o restos humanos.

¿Cómo opera la bien aceitada máquina de rescate de la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos?

Estados Unidos ha rescatado con éxito a miles de miembros de tripulaciones aéreas derribadas en territorio hostil, gracias a modelos especiales de helicópteros y kits de supervivencia.

EE.UU. dice que la mitad de las armas de Irán están intactas mientras Netanyahu afirma lo contrario

Aproximadamente la mitad de los lanzadores de misiles de Irán y drones de ataque unidireccionales siguen operativos a pesar de cinco semanas de intensos ataques por parte de EE. UU. e Israel.

Estados del Golfo consideran evitar el Estrecho de Hormuz con nuevos oleoductos a través de Haifa

El Financial Times informó que los Estados del Golfo buscan crear una nueva red de oleoductos, carreteras y ferrocarriles para dejar de depender del Estrecho de Hormuz.

Georgia candidate faces backlash over Passover ad with challah instead of matzah

A Georgia Senate candidate faces backlash after a Passover ad featured challah, a bread traditionally avoided during the holiday. The gaffe sparked ridicule across political and Jewish circles.

Brazil enacts law to allow divorced couples shared custody of pets

Under the legislation, joint custody can be awarded when couples separate and cannot agree on who should keep the animal.

Austria’s high court rules male soldiers may wear long hair

Judges said the grooming policy unlawfully discriminated on the basis of sex and ordered the defense ministry to revise regulations for the armed forces.

Man arrested after vehicle slams into Louisiana crowd, injuring at least 15, sheriff's office says

A suspect is in custody and an investigation is ongoing following the incident, which occurred near a Lao New Year celebration, Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson Rebecca Melancon said.

India expands Africa push with rice aid, long-term mineral ambitions

In recent weeks, New Delhi has shipped rice to Burkina Faso, Malawi, and Mozambique while policy thinkers in India are urging a stronger push into Africa’s critical minerals sector.

Second US airman rescued from Iran, Trump issues ultimatum

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Discover 10 expert tips to maximise your wins when playing Megaways slots. Learn how to choose the right game, manage your bankroll and play responsibly.

ZER4U holiday collection - bringing spring into your home

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

Food news: Starting to prepare for summer

Ninja’s new ice cream machine pours an Israeli–American summer into a cup.

We tested DJI’s vacuum-mop, and discovered it’s more than a gimmick

DJI’s first robotic vacuum takes a different approach, focusing on smart navigation and home behavior – with a price that puts it up against top competitors.

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Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images

The policy will remain in effect until the conflict ends to prevent adversaries from using images to attack the US and its allies.

Between the Hormuz and Taiwan straits: Taipei’s view of the Iran war-opinion

Taiwan has demonstrated swift support for Operation Roaring Lion. The goal is clear: Taiwan wants to learn from Israel’s national security policy and to align itself with the United States.

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