The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
Can young diabetics safely observe Jewish fasts? Insulin pump tweaks can help, Israeli study finds

A first-of-its-kind Israeli study found that most young people with type 1 diabetes completed Jewish fasts safely, with insulin pump changes improving their chances of success.

Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds

A Hebrew University study finds that eating with someone close may reduce blood sugar spikes and help the body regulate itself more efficiently.

'Switzerland of the Middle East': What is Oman’s relationship with Israel, if any?

Oman has emerged as a key player in recent months after long serving as a central mediator between Washington and Tehran.

US pushes for pressure on Iran as Trump discusses next steps of war at secret Camp David meeting

Yemen claims 20 strikes carried out on Houthis • Crude oil tanker struck by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says • US deploys third aircraft carrier to Middle East

US-led initiative tightens efforts to block weapons from reaching Iran, stop nuclear proliferation

The US and its partners said they would strengthen intelligence sharing to prevent Iran from acquiring or transferring technology linked to the development of weapons of mass destruction.

'Attempted terror attack': UAE prosecution reveals first details of flydubai investigation

The co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with an axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the prosecutor general said.

Noah’s Ark? Researchers claim radar scan reveals 'man-made' structure at Turkey site

Researchers say new radar scans reveal features they believe could indicate a man-made structure beneath the controversial Durupinar Formation, claimed to host the remains of the biblical Ark.

United Hatzalah volunteers rescue Torah scrolls from Jerusalem synagogue fire

Just as Jews devote themselves first and foremost to protecting human life, United Hatzalah also protects sacred objects when they are threatened.

Grapevine: Remembering Enid Wurtman

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Israeli television marks three years since October 7 massacre

TV Time: What is most striking about much of the new programming is how different it feels from the documentaries made in the first months after the attack.

Wolf Foundation, Herzog announce 2026 Wolf Prize Laureates in medicine, physics, chemistry, math

President Isaac Herzog and Acting Chair of the Wolf Foundation Council, Prof. Osnat Luxenburg, announced the eight Wolf Prize winners at the President's Residence in Jerusalem.

Former US congressman sentenced to 10 years in prison for secretly lobbying for Venezuela

Prosecutors with the Miami US Attorney's Office said Rivera acted on behalf of a "hostile foreign government" and was paid $20 million by the US subsidiary of Venezuela's state oil company.

Cornell University's response to student rape allegations to be reviewed by New York A-G - report

The report followed a CBS News release of message screenshots between a former Cornell student and one of the defendants, allegedly from two days following the assault.

Trump, Vance discuss Iran, Yemen with top security aides at secret Camp David meeting - Axios

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, White House envoy Steve Witkoff, CIA director John Ratcliffe, and Gen. Dan Caine all attended the meeting, according to Axios.

Pro-government forces say they retake airport in Ethiopia's Tigray region

"We have taken full control of Mekelle Alula Aba Nega Airport. We are currently clearing the city of Mekelle," the pro-government Tigray Peace Forces militia posted on X late on Friday.

Eleven Jewish hockey players to watch in the NHL this season

A handful of players with reported Jewish heritage either practice another religion or have unconfirmed Jewish status, with a number of Jewish players also beginning the season in the AHL.

David Ellison slots Israeli Ynon Kreiz into executive role at merged Paramount-Warner studios

Ellison attracted scrutiny for appointing Bari Weiss, the Jewish and pro-Israel media innovator and pundit, as editor-in-chief of CBS News.

Libra travel insurance coverage for affected flydubai passengers to be extended for free

Israeli carriers have stepped in to provide repatriation flights for stranded passengers; the first, operated by Arkia, landed in Israel on Saturday.

Abdual El-Sayed’s ‘genocide’ charge revives the oldest antisemitic libel - opinion

The “genocide” charge against Israel is not just semantics, but a serious accusation with consequences for Jews worldwide.

Ten years later: How an Israeli surgeon saved three lives in on Yom Kippur - opinion

Would any Israeli doctor ever give up the privilege of helping to secure a place for a patient in the Book of Life on Yom Kippur?

Zohran Mamdani’s antisemitism plan is political warfare, not protection of Jews - opinion

Mamdani’s antisemitism plan raises concerns about whether New York can protect Jews without separating them from their connection to Israel.

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