The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
'I could become prime minister': Trump claims 99% approval rating in Israel

“You know when this is over, I could go to Israel and become prime minister,” he claimed on the day of the 2026 midterm elections.

Hegseth awards medal to soldier who rebuked his group outside Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

In a video, Iglesias shouted at Hegseth, his wife, and senior aides as they took pictures and talked on the Arlington National Cemetery memorial steps after a Veterans Day event.

US Army officer stationed at NATO headquarters in UK arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

Tyner, 41, enlisted in the US Army in 2008 and previously served in Afghanistan, Qatar, and Iraq. The headquarters where he was stationed is designed to command NATO land forces during a conflict.

Trump says Gulf allies urged restraint on Iran, admits war hurt Republicans in midterms

In an interview, Trump said Gulf states had urged him to delay further strikes on Iran, acknowledged the war's political cost, and discussed Obama and his plans for a Democratic-controlled Congress.

US Justice Department has not concluded Alice Huang was Chinese spy, Blanche says

Blanche said at a press conference that "of course" the FBI was investigating reports that Alice Huang was working for the Chinese government.

Kushner says US working toward 'largest prisoner exchange' of Russia's war in Ukraine

"We are also working toward what would be the largest prisoner exchange of the war, potentially reuniting thousands of people with their families," Kushner wrote on X.

New crop of Democrats coming to US Senate to challenge Schumer

The Democratic takeover of the Senate has led to some carping that he is too old, too moderate, or not aggressive enough against President Donald Trump to continue as leader.

Half of Israelis targeted by cyberattacks in past year, survey finds - poll

The findings showed that 98% of respondents were aware of at least one type of cyberattack, including credit card theft, online fraud, phishing, and computer viruses.

Police, Shin Bet arrest terrorist suspected of arson, attempted stabbing attack in West Bank

"I set fire to a vehicle near a tent belonging to Jewish settlers, and at the same time, I planned to stab a settler," the terrorist confessed.

Rabbi invokes Jewish law permitting killing of politicians cooperating with Arab parties - report

In his letter, Axelrod reportedly argued that Jewish politicians who cooperate with the Arab parties posed a "terrible danger to the people of Israel."

Soccer: Ben Shimon backs Israel to bounce back and secure Euro 2028 qualification

Ran Ben Shimon’s side, which has collected just two points from its first four games, will face Kosovo on Saturday before taking on Austria three days later.

Astros hire Brad Ausmus, making him Major League Baseball’s only Jewish manager

Ausmus, a former catcher, played for the Astros from 1997 to 1998 and again from 2001 to 2008. He won three Gold Glove Awards for his defense with Houston and was an All-Star in 1999 with Detroit.

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