The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2018
US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase

Trump is considering deploying additional troops to the Middle East, a move that would reinforce operations in the region as the US weighs its options.

IDF targets Basij members across Iran, kills over 20 Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon

Pentagon reportedly seeks $200 billion for Iran war • Iran considers transit fees for ships passing through Strait of Hormuz • Three Palestinian women killed in West Bank by an Iranian missile

Saudi FM: Kingdom reserves right to military action following Iran attacks

Both political and non-political responses are possible, threatened Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan amidst increasing Iranian missile strikes across the region.

Trump: Israel 'violently lashed out' at Iran, Gulf gas fields damaged, US eyes troop surge

"Israel, out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East, has violently lashed out at a major facility...in Iran," Trump wrote on Truth Social. 

Drones spotted over base where Rubio, Hegseth live, raising security concerns - report

Multiple drones were spotted in a single night in the last 10 days, as security concerns for overseas diplomatic posts and domestic bases increase, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Iran demands compensation from UAE over alleged role in US strikes

In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAE’s decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted "an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility."

Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states, targeting key oil and gas facilities

Saudi FM says his country reserves the right to act militarily against Iran and any trust with Tehran has been shattered.

IAF destroys IRGC helicopter at airport, targets Basij operatives in western Iran

The strike comes a day after sources told The Jerusalem Post that the IDF struck Iranian military targets in the Caspian Sea for the first time since the start of Operation Roaring Lion. 

Mossad slams regime's use of mosques as military posts, allegedly threatens Iranian commanders

Further, the Mossad urged the public to continue sending it footage of the regime’s operations within Iran.

Iran considers transit fees for ships passing through strategic Strait of Hormuz

Since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran has disrupted maritime transit through the strait for vessels it says are linked to its war adversaries and their allies.

Iran revives ‘Zionist sorcery’ claims in propaganda against Israel

Mehr, Khamenei’s official site, and earlier Fars commentary show how supernatural and antisemitic language has entered parts of Iran’s propaganda ecosystem.

Iran attacks pushing Gulf's Arab states toward unity, possible action against Tehran - analysis

Iran has sought to escalate incrementally against Gulf countries over the course of the three-week war.

Iran nears three weeks offline as regime braces for renewed demonstrations

The blackout rendered it impossible to make phone calls or text locally or internationally, suppressing all attempts at communication.

NYC synagogues boost security as DHS shutdown stalls federal funding

While the Temple Israel attack prompted a heightened sense of alarm among Jewish institutions, some argue that, after years of bolstering security, there is little left to reinforce.

Berlin rabbi makes history as first European to head Conservative rabbis’ association

Ederberg is a veteran rabbi of Berlin’s first official egalitarian congregation on Oranienburger Strasse — and this month she reached a new milestone.

UK charges two men with spying for Iran targeting Jewish communities in London

Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, a dual Iranian-British national, and Alireza Farasati, an Iranian national, 22, were charged following an investigation into their actions in north London over five weeks.

Driver speeding to escape sirens gets license suspension in landmark ruling

The court emphasized that speeding in emergency situations may increase, rather than reduce, risk, and suspended the driver’s license for 30 days. 

One killed from shrapnel impact following Iran missile attack, six killed in 24 hours

A foreign worker in Israel's Sharon region was killed on Wednesday night, shortly after three Palestinian women were killed when Iranian cluster munitions hit a hair salon in the West Bank.

WATCH: Quentin Tarantino heads for the shelter on Eretz Nehederet, and other tales of resilience

Tarantino, the Oscar-winning *Pulp Fiction* director living in Israel with his wife Daniella Pick and their children, appeared in the opening skit showing how people head to shelters.

IDF kills over 20 Hezbollah terrorists, confiscates weapons in 24 hours of ops. in southern Lebanon

Earlier this week, the IDF also said it had killed the commander of the “Imam Hussein Division” in Beirut, a week after taking out his predecessor.

KKL-JNF approves NIS 6m. aid package for northern border communities ahead of Passover

The aid is aimed at communities located within 0–2 kilometers of the border fence, including Shlomi, Metula, and Kiryat Shmona, as well as several regional councils along the confrontation line.

Moroccan PhD student stays in Israel during war to finish Ben-Gurion University research

Hiba Benoutic, a Moroccan doctoral student in Beersheba, says completing her dissertation on Jewish life in rural Morocco remains her top priority despite sirens, missile fire, and wartime disruption

Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech

"AIPAC found out the hard way: the 9th District is not for sale," Daniel Bliss said during his victory address.

Fattal’s new and intriguing move

Fattal’s FATTAL COLORS unites seven boutique hotels in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, each with unique design and story, blending city vibes, local cuisine, and Israel’s first AI-driven campaign.

A little air, a little romance, a lot of food

Terrace looks directly at Haifa’s famous view, and wants more.

Israel’s next generation of chefs steps forward

An international competition invites chefs under 30 in Israel, providing mentoring, professional growth, and global exposure. This year also introduces the Young Chefs Festival.

Israeli defense firms orders backlog balloons to $80b

The backlog of orders of Israeli defense companies will translate into sales in the coming years and provides prosperous prospects for the companies and their investors.

Q-Day Is the new Y2K, only bigger -opinion

If we don’t act now, the problem will become unmanageable. The lesson from Y2K is that coordinated preparation works

Iranian cluster missiles pose extra challenge for Israel's air defenses

Half of the missiles fired by Iran have been cluster warheads that have about 24 submunitions, each containing approximately 2–5 kg of explosives.

New study: Do these popular foods contain toxins?

In recent years, more people have chosen to eat vegan burgers and plant-based dairy products – but a new study has found that despite their healthy image – they may also contain harmful substances.

Iran’s 'day after' debate shifts from regime change to who governs next - editorial

As Reza Pahlavi steps forward with a detailed post-regime vision, the conversation is shifting to what comes next and whether anyone is prepared for it.

Jan. 6 protester Jake Lang renounced his Judaism to court the far right. It isn’t working

Far-right, antisemitic media personalities such as Dan Bilzerian and Nick Fuentes slammed Lang for being a "Jewish operative" and a Jew "larping as a white Christian."

Kremlin confirms Ukraine talks paused as Iran war escalates

Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.

Pentagon seeks $200 billion for Iran war, dwarfing amount US has already spent - report

The $200 billion would far exceed the price of the US airstrikes on Iran since the initiation of Operation Epic Fury late last month, three sources told Washington Post.

Ex-US counterterror chief Joe Kent probed by FBI over alleged leaked classified info - report

The investigation pre-dates Joe Kent's departure as the head of the National Counterterrorism Center on Tuesday, Semafor added.

Israeli retail tech funding more than doubled to $463 million in 2025, report finds

The report counts 502 active companies operating in Israel’s Retail & Commerce space, representing 7.05% of the country’s 7,125 startups.

Knesset about to pass budget already seen as irrelevant

In the event of an extensive ground operation in Lebanon, the legislative process will start all over again, with revised deficit and growth forecasts

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