The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

Democrats have tried and failed over the past few months to pass war power resolutions to limit US President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran.

US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight, but progress being made, says Vance

Speaking at a Turning Point USA event, Vance described talks in Islamabad as unprecedented, adding that meetings "at that level" hadn't occurred between the US and Iran in 47 years.

US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran, official says

The tankers were blocked amid US President Donald Trump's blockade of Iranian ports, which aims to pressure Iran to end its closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says US-Iran war 'very close' to ending amid ceasefire deal

The US President's remarks come as peace talks between Washington and Tehran are expected to resume on Thursday.

US, Iran approach ceasefire deal, Trump's blockade of Iran ports continues

US-sanctioned tanker turns back to Strait of Hormuz • US-Iran mistrust won't be solved overnight, says Vance • Democrats clamp down on Trump over war powers

Erika Kirk withdraws from Turning Point USA event over threats, Vance says

US Vice President JD Vance said that although he was not concerned for his own safety, Kirk's absence made canceling the event at the University of Georgia a possibility.

Ancient charcoal found in northern Israel sheds new light on how early humans lived - study

Within the charcoal, archaeologists found traces of ash, willow, oak, olive, pistachio, grapevine, oleander, and the oldest known evidence of pomegranate wood in the Levant.

When defense becomes political: Iron Dome's falling US congressional support - editorial

A growing number of leading progressives have come out against continued American funding for the system, some saying it has “emboldened Israel" to attack other countries.

Issachar Dov Spiegel pronounced dead after Netanya drowning, brother still missing

Rescuers from the Lehava unit under the Central District Command are leading the operation, assisted by ZAKA volunteers and additional special units.

Meta launches sixth annual Sharing Memories Holocaust remembrance project

The project, launched alongside non-profit organization Our 6 Million, aims to amplify Holocaust survivors' voices at a time where living testimonies are steadily declining.

Jerusalem Marathon's full race canceled due to weather conditions

The full marathon, which spans 42.2 kilometers, was scheduled to take place on Friday amid growing excitement and demand for the event.

Jewish food writer Joan Nathan discovers her relative’s martyrdom and full Holocaust history

"My father talked about his family so much,” said Nathan, "But it seemed far away. And now that I know more, it’s much closer.”

KKL-JNF unveils new photographs of Forest of the Martyrs to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day

“The Forest of the Martyrs is far more than a memorial site; it is the living and growing testament to the triumph of the Jewish and Zionist spirit," said KKL-JNF Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky.

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