The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
European Union considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age

The European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine to manage large-scale arrivals of displaced people.

Trump says 'maybe we'll never ever' take down UFC arena on White House lawn

It is unclear whether Trump, who has gained a reputation for breaking White House norms, was teasing a plan that's under consideration or simply joking.

UK royals hold extensive property but pay little to no rent, spending watchdog reveals

The issue has been seized on by critics of the monarchy, who increasingly question their wealth.

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump's name from building following federal decision

In December, Trump added his name before Kennedy's on the facade of the white marble building, prompting a lawsuit from Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio.

Trump says he spoke to Hezbollah about ceasefire, 'doesn't need' Iran deal to get enriched uranium

Israel to continue Lebanon operations • Hezbollah seeks IDF withdrawal to pre-war positions • IDF soldier killed in Lebanon • Netanyahu backs GOP plan to phase out US military aid to Israel

Trump says he 'doesn't a need deal' with Iran for enriched uranium, doesn't want to meet Khamenei

On the matter of Lebanon, Trump told reporters that he believed progress was being made between Israel and Lebanon and that Lebanon deserved to have peace.

Editor's Notes: Democratic Party moderates must confront their anti-Israel colleagues - comment

From the Gulf to Capitol Hill to my own readers back home, I kept meeting the same person.

Riots at Sohlberg’s home not surprising, nor isolated - editorial

The moment every sector claims the right to determine which laws are binding and which are optional, citizenship becomes tribal membership, and the state becomes a collection of competing exceptions.

The Jewish Brigade fought fascism in Italy. Now its flags spark protests - opinion

The Jewish Brigade has become a screen onto which other conflicts are projected: Zionism and anti-Zionism, antisemitism, Israel and Palestine, the meaning of antifascism, and more.

Out on both counts: What Pride taught me about being Jewish - opinion

Perhaps Jews around the world can find in the LGBTQ+ community's long example a lesson in not letting hate stop us from celebrating who we are.

Bamba blankets NYC after Park Slope Food Coop vote to boycott Israeli products. What’s next?

Four thousand free bags of the Israeli peanut butter-flavored snack made their way Sunday along the Celebrate Israel Day Parade route up Fifth Avenue, passed around by volunteers.

Over 60 arrested following violent haredi protest at Supreme Court judge’s residence

Taieb clarified that the police are not treating this as a normal protest. According to him, this was a serious criminal event with real intent to harm.

'Turning a new page': Israel to open first ever embassy in Slovenia

Sa’ar added that he has already instructed Foreign Affairs Ministry Director-General Eden Bar Tal to begin to process of establishing the new embassy and the selection process for an ambassador. 

Within an hour: Three men killed in two incidents of violent crime amid Arab sector crime crisis

In Yafia, two men in their 30s were fatally shot. Magen David Adom paramedics reported treating the two men for penetrating wounds shortly before reporting that the men had both died at the scene.

Nadir Adri dies from injuries sustained in Panama minibus crash, raising Israeli death toll to two

Nadir Adri's funeral will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Ashdod.

Suspect detained after attempted stabbing attack at Border Police station in Galilee

The man arrived at the entrance to the station around 5:30 a.m., emerged from his car, and charged toward a Border Police officer with a knife in his hand. 

House blocks Rashida Tlaib's resolution calling for removal of all US troops from Lebanon - report

According to Axios, the House voted 92 to 324 against the resolution, with 117 Democrats voting against it and 91 in favor of it. Only one Republican reportedly voted in favor.

Convicted January 6 rioter appointed to sensitive Pentagon counterterrorism job - report

Elias Irizarry, 24, was appointed to a post in the Defense Department’s Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, the Washington Post reported. 

US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump

The Ukraine Support Act includes measures to help Ukraine rebuild after the war, authorizes more than $1 billion in assistance for Kyiv, and up to $8 billion in support via direct loans.

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