The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
Israel the only place where Jews control their own destiny, Jerusalem mayor says at JPost reception

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion said during Jpost's annual conference that The Post had become the paper for Israelis to read to see if diaspora Jews were safe amid rising global antisemitism.

Nova music festival survivor Maayan Dee to ‘Post’ Gala: SafeHeart is a lifeboat in stormy PTSD

Maayan Dee's personal story highlights the work of SafeHeart, an organization founded to address the unique psychological challenges faced by survivors of the October 7 massacre.

Carney promises to combat antisemitism in Canada, citing surge in hate crimes

"The crisis of antisemitism in Canada today is specific, it's severe, and it demands a targeted response," said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief says - report

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told CNBC that a goal to have the launch pad fixed by 2028 was "within the realm" of possibility.

Forgetting words? Dr. Maya Rosman with the ingredient that helps

Word retrieval and mental sharpness are not a decree of fate determined by age alone. Smart nutrition can give the brain the tools it needs to find the exact right word at the exact right moment.

Five key California primary races test Jewish voters and candidates on political loyalties

Can a Jewish progressive who believes Israel committed genocide still earn the support of his local Jewish community? Can an ardent critic of Israel be dethroned in Silicon Valley?

Forcing the IDF to leave Lebanon is a betrayal of Israel's citizens - editorial

The ceasefire is dead. Israel should stop pretending otherwise before more Israelis pay the price for this diplomatic fiction.

Beyond the Headlines: Test yourself, who Is telling you the story? - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

Trump's Iran negotiations walk him into a $300 b. extortion scheme by the IRGC - opinion

Terrorism is a business. Bombing Iran is significant, but bankrupting Iran is even more significant.

'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court

US prosecutors say Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi helped plan approximately 18 attacks in Europe in recent months.

UN Secretary-General Guterres proposes new force to replace Lebanon's UNIFIL

Guterres' proposal outlines three possible models for a new force, and would likely comprise hundreds or thousands of troops to ensure the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire stays in place.

Iran threatens to halt negotiations, Trump says Hezbollah ceasefire reached

IDF intercepts Hezbollah missiles, drone lands in Israel's north • Trump says there may be an Iran deal next week • US strikes Iranian island in Strait of Hormuz

Statement of intent to strike Beirut caused Hezbollah leaders to flee, disrupted surprise attack

The element of surprise was lost when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the IDF's intentions to strike targets in the Lebanese capital.

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes first reading, advancing process to move up elections

The coalition's bill to dissolve the Knesset passed, with zero lawmakers voting against the resolution.

Trump tells Netanyahu he kept him out of jail, should be grateful on tense call - report

One source summarized part of Trump’s comments as “everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this,” said the report by Axios.

Bill that would split role of attorney-general passes first Knesset reading

If passed, the role of attorney-general would be divided between two separate officials, a move that current A-G Gali Baharav-Miara called "stage two of the judicial reform."

These schools build Druze Israeli identity, one student at a time

Israel’s Druze community primarily lives in the country’s north, keeping its own traditions and leadership while maintaining loyalty to Israel and high rates of IDF service.

'Time to say no to Trump': Israeli officials condemn Netanyahu's decision to cancel Lebanon strike

“This is the time to tell our friend, President Trump - ‘no’,” National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote on X/Twitter.

Smotrich’s surprise appearance at Israel Day Parade sparks backlash from NY and Jewish leaders

Smotrich’s surprise appearance at New York’s Israel Day Parade drew condemnation from city, state, and Jewish leaders, who said he was not invited to join the march.

Outgoing Mossad chief Barnea urges Israel to topple wounded Iranian regime

If in the past, Barnea's promise seemed to be to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, this was an additional time that he doubled or even tripled down on regime change for Iran.

Deputy mayor among 14 arrested in massive northern Israel corruption raid

Following the police's announcement, the Nahariya Municipality released a statement confirming that its personnel were involved in the investigation.

Rare gemstone discovered by 12-year-old boy during archaeological dig in ancient Jewish village

Dig director Dr. Achia Kohn-Tavorn from Ariel University identified the stone as a Nicolo, a type of agate stone often used in jewelry and signet rings by the Romans as a symbol of wealth.

Netanyahu's corruption trial continues amid pending delay requests

The cross-examination section of the trial is in its final stretch. The hearings come on the backdrop of the fragile developments with Iran.

'A historic step': Sa'ar attends opening of Fiji's new Israel embassy after 30 years

"Together with Minister Ioane Naivalurua, we signed agreements on national security cooperation and diplomatic training," Sa'ar wrote.

Azerbaijani ship officers arrested in NIS 7 million cigarette smuggling bust

The goods seized in the operation totaled NIS 7 million. The investigation is still ongoing.

Gal Gadot shares extravigant Caribbean vacation on Instagram

Israeli star soaks up some Caribbean sun with friends amid what is set to be a big year of film releases and vitriol and pressure for her public support of Israel.

The second Israeli Jazz Festival in Lehavim gets underway

The Lehavim Jazz Club, together with the Lehavim Council and the Community Center, present the second Jazz Festival in Lehavim, which will take place between June 18 and 20.

Inspired by the iconic can: The intriguing food truck coming to Beersheba

Sugat's food truck, a tribute to the company's canned goods, will operate at the BIG complex in the city between June 22 and 25, featuring original and surprising dishes all based on corn.

France intercepts another 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to Russian oil

The tanker, which had sailed from Russia's Arctic port of Murmansk, was suspected of flying under a false flag and was intercepted with support from Britain, French President Emmanuel Macron said.

At least 11 dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine

Thousands of residents of Kyiv were taking refuge inside metro stations and other shelters, witnesses said, after air raid warnings that covered much of the country early on Tuesday.

Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie team up to strip US-Israel military tech cooperation from defense bill

Khanna, and Massie both said over the weekend that they would seek to remove a provision from the House’s annual defense bill that would expand US-Israeli defense technology cooperation.

Gunman kills six people, then himself, in eastern Iowa, police say

A preliminary investigation into the gun violence indicated the shootings "stemmed from a domestic-related dispute," the Muscatine Police Department said in a statement.

US weighs expanding nuclear deployments in add'l European NATO states - report

US officials have signaled openness to deploying nuclear weapons in additional European NATO states, though an agreement is not imminent, the Financial Times reported.

Two people killed in Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine site plan, organizer, sources say

Kenyan President William Ruto defended a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at a military base after two people were killed during protests.

Para salvar la brit milá, es hora de poner fin a una práctica de circuncisión controvertida

Proteger la brit milá implica separar el pacto de una práctica arriesgada que la ley judía no requiere.

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