The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2016
United Hatzalah's governance model: Building a foundation for success

High-caliber individuals are consistently drawn to join a board defined by shared purpose and collective dedication to saving lives

Haredi protests block Jerusalem roads, gather outside A-G's residence, denounce draft dodger arrest

Police deployed across Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh after haredi protesters blocked roads and refused dispersal orders during demonstrations over military conscription.

IDF nearly strikes right-wing Israeli activists mistaken for terrorists near Syrian border - report

Military observers halted an airstrike moments before it launched to hit five Israeli activists near Mount Hermon after realizing the suspected infiltrators were activists with HaBashan Pioneers.

US, Iran conflict could force Ben-Gurion Airport to cancel 30 flights daily through summer - report

N12 reported that if seven more American refueling planes were added to Ben-Gurion Airport, bringing the total number to 40, the airport would be forced to cancel 30 flights a day from August 1.

Israel Police arrest man linked with committing serious sexual offenses against his granddaughters

The investigation found substantial evidence that the suspect had sexually assaulted his granddaughters, claiming he did so to "prepare them for adulthood."

Israeli authorities, IDF complete talks on Ben-Gurion Airport operations under future missile fire

Military officials said that Israel has developed a unique operational capability that enables precise windows for takeoffs and landings.

IDF, Shin Bet kill two Hamas Oct. 7 commanders who kidnapped, held Gaza hostages in weekend strikes

One of the commanders, Adham Ibrahim Sha'aban Nasman, held several former hostages, including Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Ziv and Gali Berman, Eitan Mor, Matan Angrest, and Omri Miran.

Senior rabbi claims comments attacking religious Zionists' IDF service were misinterpreted

"We may encounter people who differ from our way of life, and it is imperative to be careful of any arguments with them regarding our differing views," he stated at a conference for community rabbis.

Haredi draft dodgers should avoid airports, border crossings to evade arrest, yeshiva council warns

It added that yeshiva students who wish to travel abroad and have not shown up for their draft order must ensure they are allowed to fly and will not be arrested at the airport.

New study reveals: The solution to microplastics is hidden in fermented cabbage

In recent years, public awareness of the dangers inherent in exposure to microplastics has been growing – and a new study shows that the solution could come from the trendy and tasty Korean dish.

Israel has a right to defend itself on the information battlefield too - editorial

Today’s information battlefield is TikTok, YouTube, podcasts, Instagram, X/Twitter, and AI-driven messaging. If Israel wants to reach younger audiences, it must communicate where those audiences are.

MAFAT's innovation chief reveals how Israel's defense ecosystem transformed since October 7

From AI to drone warfare, MAFAT's Yishai Cohen reveals how Israel accelerated battlefield innovation after Oct. 7, scaling startups and deploying new capabilities fast.

Moldova: Wine, Jewish heritage and hidden treasures

Moldova is one of Europe's most delightful surprises, blessed with rolling vineyards, picturesque countryside, welcoming cities, and a fascinating blend of cultures.

The robot I never won is finally showing up - opinion

A childhood raffle promised a wristwatch that turned into a robot. Decades later, physical AI is delivering something far bigger, and far more complicated.

Archer, Anduril unveil autonomous aircraft platform for defense, commercial markets

Thunder is aimed at 'anyone who operates Apache, anyone who operates armed reconnaissance helicopters'

Sydney's synagogue leaders give evidence on antisemitism to Royal Commission following Bondi attack

Foster noted "warning signs that Holocaust survivors, and indeed the Jewish community, recognize because they have seen where such patterns can lead if they're left unchallenged."

J Street defends College Democrats co-sponsorship amid backlash over Hasan Piker speech

Hasan Piker used his College Democrats convention speech to condemn Democrats who support Israel and call for an end to US military aid, intensifying criticism of J Street’s presence at the event.

Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against IDF veteran attending Belgium music festival

The festival is held annually over two weekends at a park near the town of Boom, between Antwerp and Brussels.

Mekorot launches tender for solar and energy storage facilities at water reservoirs

The national water company plans to build up to 10 solar energy facilities with a combined generation capacity of about 100 megawatts.

Elon Musk: "SpaceX will be worth more than the rest of Earth"

The world's richest man presents a future where robots and AI produce everything and money loses meaning. Analysts remain skeptical.

5 top rotating proxies: Top picks for reliable scraping

From e-commerce monitoring to AI development, rotating proxies are helping companies collect public web data faster, more reliably and at a global scale.

Israel: Deficit in 38% of authorities, 16% in "critical" financial condition

The Interior Ministry presented a report: Only 16% of authorities are critical, amid surging municipal corporate revenues, property tax gaps, and grant dependency.

Why start-ups are turning to localized social strategies to reach global customers in 2026
AI and the threat to power grid stability: State freezes approvals for server farms

Israel’s Electricity Authority has frozen approvals for new server farms for 140 days, following an unprecedented surge in connection requests that threatens power grid stability.

At least 27 dead, 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana coast

Guyanese authorities recovered 27 bodies after the MV Barima capsized with 179 people aboard, as rescuers searched for 83 missing passengers and police detained crew members.

Argentinian Jews turn a World Cup chant into a call for justice 32 years after the AMIA bombing

Argentina’s Jewish community marked 32 years since the deadly AMIA bombing with a World Cup-inspired campaign, as leaders pressed for faster trials of Iranian and Hezbollah suspects.

US imposes new tariffs on Canadian imports over 'discrimination' of American products

The Trump administration has long complained that Canada and China implemented retaliatory measures in response to the barrage of tariffs Trump has tried to impose since returning to the White House.

Five dead in Ohio mass drowning after failed rescue attempt of struggling swimmer

According to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, the tragedy unfolded Sunday night along the Scioto River at the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir, about 10 miles northwest of Columbus, Ohio.

ASEAN's top diplomats meet, to issue statement amid 'grave concern' over US-Iran conflict

ASEAN will gather against the backdrop of instability beyond the region since the US and Iran resumed open conflict, raising concerns about energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and inflation.

India's 'Cockroach Janta Party' to continue protests after dozens wounded in police altercations

Thousands of protesters from Delhi and nearby cities and towns gathered to march on parliament on Monday, joining a movement that began as online satire.

Russia expels two Italian diplomats in 'reciprocal measure' to Italy's expulsion of embassy staff

Russia's Foreign Ministry also said it had summoned Italian interim Charge d'Affaires Giovanni Scopa in connection with the expulsion of Russian embassy staff.

Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say

The sources said that the agency had informed supporters that it could be placed on a US blacklist, ending funding, and that Washington could also withdraw from its governing Executive Committee.

FBI Director Kash Patel to visit Russia later this year, US official says - report

Politico cited a US official saying Patel is scheduled to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg in mid-October. The official also said Patel's host is likely the Russian secret service.

Pentagon confirms some 100 soldiers wounded since US-Iran fighting renewed, majority back on duty

Parnell stated that updates regarding wounded and killed soldiers would be posted to the Pentagon’s online database, which currently shows 14 dead and 427 injured since the beginning of the war.

US veteran identified as suspect who lit fire, set off fireworks outside ICE agency's office

Officials identified the suspect as Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old US Army veteran living in Harlem, who also ignited fireworks and brought anti-ICE literature.

At least 10 dead, 15 trapped after suspected gas leak collapses tunnel in India

Survival chances for the trapped workers were slim, state disaster management official Rajiv Roka said, as rescuers had to battle the fumes, making their task difficult.

Escenas bíblicas de Abraham e Isaac reveladas después de la restauración de 16 años de la iglesia

Las pinturas murales restauradas ahora muestran el sacrificio de Isaac de Abraham y escenas de la derrota del diablo, protegidas bajo un nuevo techo.

Irán presiona por un alto el fuego de 10 días con EE. UU.

Los mediadores, incluidos altos funcionarios de Qatar, Egipto, Omán y Pakistán, han presentado la propuesta a los Estados Unidos.

Irán trasladó centrifugadoras para mantener vivo su programa nuclear - informe

El traslado de equipamiento nuclear al interior de la montaña Pickaxe incrementa las preocupaciones de que Teherán esté trabajando para garantizar la producción continua de enriquecimiento de uranio.

Bélgica se convierte en el cuarto país europeo en prohibir las importaciones de Cisjordania

Con esto, Bélgica se convierte en el cuarto país europeo con una prohibición de importaciones de asentamientos israelíes. España fue la primera en el 2025, seguida por los Países Bajos a Irlanda.

IRGC claims it targeted three US military bases in Kuwait, Iranian state TV says

The Kuwaiti army confirmed it had intercepted the incoming missile and drone attacks and urged citizens to continue to adhere to safety guidelines.

Syrian Jews lobbied US to lift Caesar sanctions on Syria in 2025 as Israel urged caution

Syrian Jewish leaders joined opposition activist Mouaz Moustafa in lobbying Congress to repeal the Caesar sanctions, despite sharp Israeli concerns over Syria’s new Islamist-led government.

CENTCOM completes round of strikes on Iran as IRGC fires on tankers in Strait of Hormuz

US issues 'worldwide caution' to citizens amid rising tensions with Iran • Iran claims it targeted US missile systems in Kuwait • IRGC says it blew up two vessels in Hormuz

Iran moved centrifuges to keep nuclear program alive - report

The movement of nuclear equipment deep inside Pickaxe Mountain increases concerns that Tehran is working to ensure continued production of uranium enrichment.

Investigators find Israeli company's expose on Cyprus corruption may have been intentional attack

The secretly shot video, released on social media on January 8, showed a Cypriot official, a former energy minister, and a businessman talking with people posing as investors.

Iran targeted Amazon infrastructure in Bahrain, US military sites in Jordan, IRGC claims

The IRGC said that a missile defense radar system and an F-15 aircraft had both been destroyed in Jordan.

Iran secretly submitted proposal for 10-day ceasefire while under intense US strikes - exclusive

The mediators, including senior Qatari, Egyptian, Omani, and Pakistani officials, have presented the proposal to the United States.

Iranian official warns Azerbaijan, Turkey over facilitating US, Israeli attack routes - report

Turkey hosts Incirlik Air Base, from which the US Air Force's 39th Air Base Wing and other NATO partner aircraft operate.

Not 5 stars, but not a Scouts tent either: The new glamping site in the North

The glamping complex at Kibbutz Ortal offers an outdoor accommodation experience with comfortable beds, air conditioning, and an equipped kitchen.

More women in the cockpit: Israir welcomes three new female pilots, reaching a record high

Israir now employs seven female pilots, representing around 10% of its operational pilot workforce, as the airline expands its fleet with two Airbus A330 aircraft.

Trump administration probing Harvard over possible discrimination in Chinese financial aid programs

Harvard said on Monday it "does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, or national origin in allocating financial aid."

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