The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
Southern District Committee approves plan submission for new settlement, named after Oct. 7 soldier

The settlement will be located east of Kibbutz Sa’ad in the Gaza Envelope and will fall under the jurisdiction of the Sdot Negev Regional Council.

Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire on condition of end to Hezbollah fire, US State Department says

It was further stated that “under US guidance, the two sides agreed to move quickly toward establishing pilot zones in which the Lebanese army will have exclusive control over the area."

IDF raids Hezbollah weapon storage site, booby-trapped explosive facility

Over the course of the operation, the IDF used six tons of explosives to destroy over 20 terrorist sites in the area.

NC Democrats reject Gaza genocide resolution after Jewish caucus campaign

DeLoach said the scheduling of the vote last week on Shabbat had bothered members of the Jewish Caucus. But she said they had “let that one go” to focus on fighting the resolution.

US House backs resolution curbing Trump Iran war powers

The House action comes as the Trump administration continues to pursue negotiations with Iran.

NYU student charged with hate crime after flying swastika, Star of David flag over campus building

An NYU student is facing hate crime charges after allegedly raising a flag depicting a Star of David, two swastikas and the letters "NYU" over a university building.

Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire, as Trump claims Iran deal could be reached by weekend

US House backs resolution curbing Trump Iran war powers • Trump tells aides he will look to end Iran ceasefire if Tehran kills US troops, WSJ reports • Iran claims failed US missile struck Kuwait

Iran demanding frozen assets be released in initial phase of deal with US, leading to stalemate

The dispute has emerged as one of the central obstacles preventing progress toward a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, which would be just the first step.

Hezbollah threatens to target Tel Aviv, Haifa, if Israel strikes again in Beirut

The deputy head of Hezbollah's political council, Mahmoud Kamati, stated that "The equation of Dahiyeh against settlements in the north cannot be accepted in any way."

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