The Jerusalem Post Archive

8 February 2026
'We received your message,' says Savannah Guthrie, offering to pay for her mother's return

“We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us,” said news anchor Savannah Guthrie.

Hospitalized toddler returnes to ICE custody, denied medication after hospitalization, lawsuit says

The child, identified in the lawsuit as "Amalia," was released by immigration authorities in President Donald Trump's administration after her parents sued on Friday.

Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down dies nine months after cancer disclosure at 47

Arnold said in a May 2025 social media video that he had been diagnosed with advanced-stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to one of his lungs.

UBS took on Ghislaine Maxwell as client after JPMorgan cut ties with Epstein

In 2014, after JPMorgan closed Epstein's accounts, UBS provided him with a credit card, an email shows. Epstein had been jailed and pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from a minor.

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies as it nears northwest Australia

Port Hedland, as well as the nearby ports of Ashburton, Cape Preston West, Dampier and Varanus Island, closed on Saturday as Mitchell developed off the coast of Western Australia's Pilbara region.

China denounces deadly Islamabad mosque attack, pledges support to Pakistan

An attacker opened fire at the gates of the mosque before setting off a suicide bomb and killing at least 31 people in the deadliest attack of its kind in Pakistan's capital in more than a decade.

South Africa to withdraw 700 troops from UN peacekeeping in Congo

South Africa has supported UN peacekeeping efforts in Congo for 27 years and has more than 700 soldiers deployed there.

FSB says suspect in Moscow GRU deputy shooting detained in Dubai

The FSB said a Russian citizen named Lyubomir Korba was detained in Dubai on suspicion of carrying out the shooting.

Many medical institutions automatically refuse to admit, correct errors, researcher finds

According to Prof. Mayer Brezis, “the greatest barriers to patient safety are not technological or scientific – but cultural," such as the fear of legal consequences and institutional defensiveness.

Cell-based implant offers new hope for diabetes management, Technion study shows

The study, which is peer-reviewed and published in Science introduces a “living, cell-based implant” that works as a pancreas and is protected against immune rejection by a novel system.

When tension with Iran feels like a weather forecast, depression isn’t surprising

From an evolutionary perspective, the human brain was not designed to live under extreme stress for long periods of time – and when it does, it pays a price.

Why Israeli-Palestinian peacebuilding voices are being drowned out - opinion

We must amplify the powerful transformative work of Palestinians and Israelis working to move the conversation from confrontation to solution.

Israel's heart is not in Tel Aviv - it is in Judea and Samaria - opinion

Tel Aviv does not boast the long history cities like Jerusalem, Beersheba, or even 2,000-year-old Haifa. 

Mistrust of Trump is reshaping the global order - opinion

Global trust in America is eroding while erratic leadership, private power, and strategic uncertainty are reshaping the world order.

Jerusalem Orthodox churches don’t represent all Christians - opinion

Evangelical Catholics reject claims that Christian Zionism is harmful and believe in the Jewish people’s covenant with god.

New York’s Jews are rightfully wary of Mamdani’s interfaith outreach. He should listen - editorial

Declining to sponsor the event was not a rejection of interfaith dialogue. It was an acknowledgment that dialogue alone is not enough.

After tasting hybrid work, tech employees won’t go back to the old reality - opinion

Returning to the office, or refusing to do so, has become a central fault line in employer–employee relations, touching not only on efficiency but on lifestyle.

Israel’s milk crisis is man-made, quotas are to blame - opinion

Dairy farmers and consumers will be the ones who win from Smotrich's reforms; it is the small interest groups that wish to keep the status quo.

Accredited Muslim preachers may help the West confront radical Islam - opinion

Proposal to accredit Muslim preachers aims to stop radical Islam and promote values that respect Western ideals.

Deep-tech nation: Israel’s strategic imperative - opinion

As global innovation shifts from software speed to scientific depth, Israel’s greatest advantage is hiding in plain sight.

Voices from the Arab press: Davos 2026, Trump's Board of Peace, Saudi Arabia, feminism

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Hamas source claims hostages were sometimes held 'meters away' from IDF - report

On several occasions, IDF troops were directly above the tunnels where terrorists had hidden hostages, and had to be misled or distracted so that the terrorists could transfer the hostages elsewhere.

US-Iran negotiations could leave Israel vulnerable to attack, experts say - analysis

Israeli defense officials estimate that the entire US-Iran negotiation process is bad for Israel, as it will likely not take Israel's security concerns into account. 

Why Hezbollah’s internal changes may signal deeper trouble - analysis

A report over the weekend indicated that Hezbollah may have accepted the “resignation” of one of its officials named Wafiq Safa.

Frozen silence, dancing lights, and a spiritual journey to Lapland

In Lapland, the Arctic silence, the endless snow, and the dancing lights remind you that the world is vast, and our moments of awe are what make it infinite.

Hiking in the Holy Land: The almond tree, Israel's ancient clock

Spring has not arrived, yet blossoming almonds in Israel signify the arrival of Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees, a time when some seasonal quality has shifted.

'World Enemy No. 1': Hitler, Stalin, and the crime of being Jewish - review

Hundreds of Jewish Communists who had escaped to the USSR were handed over by the Soviets to the Nazis at the border crossing of Brest-Litovsk.

Israeli Winter Games bobsled team's apartment robbed, passports taken

According to the Associated Press, Edelman, the bobsled team's pilot who posted the announcement, was not at the site of the robbery, but the team's coach, Itamar Shprinz, was.

'Israelis steal kidneys': Teacher gets fired in California after sharing antisemitic video

“There’s no chance we would allow such a person to enter classrooms,” a local Israeli told N12.

Australia’s conservative coalition reunites after split over hate speech laws

"The coalition is back together and looking to the future, not to the past," Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley said.

Super Bowl weekend gets a Jewish twist, from Shabbat kiddush to kosher tailgate

From kosher tailgates to blue-square anti-hate campaigns, Jewish communities across the US, and Israel found unique ways to celebrate Super Bowl weekend.

The grand advantage: High-end within reach

The Grand Netanya offers resort-style living at a surprisingly reasonable price, combining vacation vibes with premium amenities and international lifestyle standards for everyday life.

3,200 new units: Local committee approves Yoseftal neighborhood urban renewal in Kfar Saba

The Local Planning Committee in Kfar Saba approved agreements between the mayor and ILA to advance the Yoseftal neighborhood urban renewal plan (Tama 2040).

American investor Elliot Zemel in advanced talks to buy Arkia Airlines

The Nakash brothers are in advanced talks to sell control of Arkia Airlines to American investor Elliot Zemel, following financial losses and a legal battle over a Wizz Air hub in Israel.

Por qué Estados Unidos volvió a la mesa de negociaciones cuando Irán estaba en su punto más débil

Esa es una pregunta que muchos se están haciendo ahora, junto con otras preguntas que reflejan un sentido más profundo de confusión: ¿No era el problema el asesinato de manifestantes en Irán?

¿Se puede evitar la guerra entre EE.UU. e Irán mientras Teherán se hace el misterioso?

Las conversaciones nucleares entre EE. UU. e Irán concluyeron su primera ronda el viernes después de 90 minutos, con el Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Irán, Abbas Araghchi, advirtiendo a EE.UU.

Cómo los veteranos cibernéticos de Israel reinventan la inteligencia ofensiva

La firma cibernética Radiant, liderada por antiguos expertos de las FDI, se mueve bajo el radar con herramientas tecnológicas avanzadas, asegurando contratos en inteligencia occidental.

A pro-Israel bookshelf: Top book recommendations by a veteran reviewer

Dedicated readers, I thought, might welcome the chance to learn about books and authors they could have overlooked.

Beit Arazim: Helping rebuild Israel, one wounded soldier at a time

How Beit Arazim is rebuilding Israel’s leadership from the ground up.

From service to songwriting: Nave Karni on music and meaning - interview

“A lot of people that I used to know knew me as an officer in the army, a very macho guy. So when I suddenly started to release songs, everyone was like ‘what the f*** is going on?’” he explained.

Convoy en route to Jerusalem protesting violent crime in Arab sector

Protest leaders intend to issue a message to Netanyahu before his DC flight • A press conference will be held in front of the Knesset at 1:30 p.m.

Music world mourns Matti Caspi, towering figure in Israeli culture, after cancer battle

The family said in a statement, “With aching hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and dear father. The light of our lives has gone out.”

Maccabi Tel Aviv co-owner David Federman dies at 81

Maccabi described Federman as “a true Maccabist” and “a central, significant figure” over decades, citing his dedication, love, and deep commitment to the organization.

Border Police shoot, arrest aggressor throwing Molotov cocktail in village near Jerusalem

On Friday night, during an anti-terror “ambush operation,” Border Police in the Abu Dis village identified a number of terrorists who threw Molotov cocktails toward the security axis.

Mother of Tomer Eiges 'ashamed' to have served in Unit 8200, appalled at son's treatment in prison

"There was a huge mess and oversight with the medications that nobody noticed," Eiges said. "He had a million pills, and everyone kept giving him more and more."

Israel warns Trump: We may act alone if Iran crosses ballistic missile red line

“We told the Americans we will strike alone if Iran crosses the red line we set on ballistic missiles,” the source said, adding that Israel is not yet at that threshold.

How Matti Caspi’s music became a treasured national soundtrack - comment

Israelis of every age can sing Caspi's tunes, and his talent was such that he worked in many different styles.

Super-Pharm launches nationwide campaign to spotlight “invisible violence” in relationships

Chain says initiative will roll out in about 300 branches and online, offering tools to recognize emotional abuse and psychological manipulation.

A-G: Levin ‘breaking the law’ by freezing judicial appointments as judge shortage deepens

Ahead of Thursday’s High Court hearing, state lawyers said the prolonged paralysis is harming litigants, delaying hearings and urgent rulings, and leaving “thousands of cases waiting on the shelf."

Study reveals surprising trends in sick leave use across Israel in 2025

A 2025 study of Israeli workers finds sick leave patterns shaped by job type and flexibility, not commitment, with Gen Z taking the fewest days and public sector absenteeism highest.

'Netanyahu is a liar': Yoav Gallant challenges PM's pre-October 7 intelligence documents

Gallant accused the prime minister of attempting to “engineer the perception” of Israeli society: "They take snippets of discussions and sentences from long periods of time, piece them together."

The concept has been shattered: The big news from a Tel Aviv restaurant

If it looks like meat, smells like meat, and tastes like meat – it isn’t necessarily meat. Meshek Barzilay in Tel Aviv challenges the palate and long-held assumptions.

NVIDIA couldn’t stay indifferent: Israel’s Space City launches with NIS 100M

Mitzpe Ramon launches as Israel’s official Space City with NIS 100M investment, NVIDIA partnership, government backing, a tech campus, advanced research, and start-up acceleration programs.

Straight to the front line: Mental health workers prepared life-saving kits at Agit Medtech

Mental health service users at Agit Medtech prepared hundreds of thousands of life-saving kits for the IDF and received a certificate of appreciation: “Zionism in action”.

Israel’s tastiest news celebrates Valentine’s Day

Intoxicating in moderation, chocolatey in moderation: A Valentine’s gift romantic to just the right degree.

Al dente, my amore

All heart on the plate, literally: Valentine’s romantic pasta.

Tax implications of winning the lottery: What you need to know
An army of algorithms: How MAFAT is fighting Israel's wars with artificial intelligence - interview

The understanding has sunk in that the winner in battle will be the one who holds the smartest model inside the missile’s head, and no less importantly, inside the commander’s observation tools.

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