The Jerusalem Post Archive

7 February 2026
Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed proposal to convert Russians discussed in Epstein recording

The proposal sought to bring converted Russians to Israel as a demographic strategy aimed at preserving Israel's Jewish majority.

Credit Suisse had many more bank accounts with Nazi ties than previously known, investigation finds

A UBS audit discovered 890 potentially nazi-linked accounts, as well as support for escaping Nazis.

From far corners of the Jewish world, the women of Chabad gather in freezing Brooklyn

“We give the entire year. Our lives are all about giving, and today it’s about filling up our cup to make sure that we are receiving,” said Dinie Rapoport.

Iconic Eucalyptus and chef Moshe Basson to serve final meals in Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s iconic Eucalyptus restaurant is closing, marking the end of chef Moshe Basson’s legendary biblical cuisine.

Haset: Bringing kosher Ethiopian food to Jerusalem - restaurant review

By the edge of Mahaneh Yehuda, Haset offers Ethiopian food served on injera, bringing the taste and feel of an Ethiopian home to Jerusalem.

Fedrik: Modi'in's upscale restaurant becomes kosher - restaurant review

About five years ago, with the change in the local demographic, the restaurant became kosher under the supervision of the Hevel Modi’in Rabbinate.

Elephant bone found at Spanish archaeological site may have marched on Rome with Hannibal - study

The finding represents the first elephant skeletal remains found to possibly confirm Hannibal’s historical march from Carthage to Italy during the Second Punic War.

Caesarea’s Roman-era aqueduct to undergo multi-million shekel preservation, restoration project

Preservation efforts have already begun, Israel Antiquities Authority noted, adding that the project is expected to take about 40 months (nearly three and a half years). 

More alike than you think: CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies reveal back pain, dental issues

Both the mummies and 3D models and prints of the scans will be on display at the California Science Center’s upcoming “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition” exhibit on February 7.

Trump says Iran willing to make deal, further US-Iran talks planned for next week

The talks were attended by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Central Command head General Brad Cooper, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

US to host Gaza Board of Peace meeting amid push for Phase II deal - Axios

The meeting will focus on raising money for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and implementing the second phase of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace deal, according to an Axios report.

Trump signs executive order imposing tariffs on countries doing business with Iran

The executive order detailed that, on top of pre-existing import taxes, an additional tariff will be imposed on goods coming from “any country that directly or indirectly" trades with Iran.

US wants Russia, Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelensky says

Ukraine and Russia concluded two days of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi this week without a major breakthrough.

UN's Albanese says humanity has 'common enemy' in Israel at Al Jazeera forum

United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese claimed that "international law has been stabbed in the heart" and accused Israel of being the "common enemy" of humanity.

Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington to discuss US-Iran talks

"The Prime Minister believes that any negotiations must include limiting ballistic missiles and ending support for the Iranian axis," the PMO stated.

Syria’s Sunni Islamist regime consolidates power, ending Kurdish autonomy

BEHIND THE LINES: The arrival of Syrian forces to Qamishli sets the seal on the effective demise of the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES).

Fire breaks out in Iranian military complex, no injuries reported

Iranian firefighters extinguished the blaze and reported no injuries after it erupted at a carpentry workshop in a Tehran military complex.

Reports point to defiance within IRGC after mass killings in Iran

Some Iranian military personnel are dissatisfied with the killing of protesters; a member of the IRGC in Tehran says he has resigned.

Iran's Araghchi says missile program 'cannot be negotiated,' claims it is 'purely defensive'

"The missile issue is purely defensive” for the Iranian regime and “cannot be negotiated, neither now nor in the future,” Araghchi asserted.

Syria’s only female minister warns: 'We can’t survive without unity'

“I don't feel that I am a Christian or a woman when I do my job. I feel like I am a Syrian citizen. The minute I start feeling like I’m a minority or I’m a woman, I will lose my legitimacy," she said

If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in Middle East

"It would not be possible to attack American soil, but we will target their bases in the region,” Araghchi said.

Can US-Iran war be averted as Tehran obfuscates in Oman talks? - analysis

“Iranian officials often say they want negotiations, but when negotiations start, they hesitate,” said Serhan Afacan, head of the Center for Iranian Studies in Ankara.

Syria, Saudi Arabia ink mega investment deals in push for reconstruction after years of war

The deals follow Syria's hosting of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Chevron and a Qatar-based company to pursue offshore oil and gas exploration.

Syria continues to deploy forces, integrate SDF into defense establishment following agreement

After clashes in January, the SDF and Syrian government agreed to cooperate and find a way to enable Syrian forces to deploy to SDF-held areas in eastern Syria.

Iran executes at least 13 prisoners on Saturday morning as regime increases use of death penalty

The HRANA report comes as the Islamic Republic has been carrying out an increasing number of executions.

Grapevine: Socks from Rami

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

‘Israel of the Balkans’: Srpska fights like Israel for survival, Milorad Dodik tells 'Post'

The invocation of 'shared historical trauma' echoed through Dodik’s remarks; trauma rooted in the genocidal horrors of the ’40s , when Jews and Serbs were murdered together in places like Jasenovac.

Shlomi's war: An IDF reservist's journey from October 7 to political activism

A reservist’s remarkable journey from the Oct. 7 chaos, losing his brother, and fighting for over a year in Gaza – to political activism in order to change the country’s priorities.

Jerusalem doctor uses bird photos to comfort PTSD and elderly patients

The birds, in their movement between ground and sky, presence and vulnerability, emanate the possibility of freedom that can inspire patients.

Framing females, then and now: ANU exhibition sheds light on photographic torchbearers

The fact that the lineup includes a total of 40 exclusively Jewish female photographers from the last and current centuries knocks the interest value up several notches.

‘All Moms Lie’ and winter dramas: New sports stories to watch on Israeli television

TV Time: "All Moms Lie" is a rare case where the series is better than the promos would have you believe.

The Book of Ruth: Esty Shushan, activist for haredi women, tells a different story - review

She realizes that the film, which she wrote more than a decade ago, will be seen by a largely secular audience, although she said that quite a few in the ultra-Orthodox world will likely see it too.

Harrison Bader, Dean Kremer headline as Team Israel announces World Baseball Classic lineup

Several MLB players have been added to Team Israel's roster this year, in time for next month's World Baseball Classic.

From Kassel to the home front: Holocaust survival story guides deputy commander’s service

A grandson of a Holocaust survivor on memory, duty, and why “never again” demands action.

Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF: 'Didn't do enough during my mandatory service'

"I didn't really do my service, the way I see it. I served for ten months until I was kidnapped," Cohen said in an interview for N12's Ulpan Shishi.

US Ambassador Huckabee says Rafah is opening slowly to not 'bring terrorists in, or take them out'

People entering and leaving Gaza through the Rafah border crossing have to be properly vetted to avoid terrorists entering or leaving Gaza, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said.

IDF kills terrorist after escaping handcuffs, attacking female soldier

According to the IDF, another soldier, after following the proper arrest procedure, shot at the terrorist and killed him.

The Epstein scandals and the collapse of moral restraint - opinion

Trust in today's world feels increasingly fragile, and Judaism offers hope that societies can recover not by lowering standards to match disappointment, but by reaffirming religious values.

Facing the reality slap: coping when life doesn’t go as planned - opinion

The concept of the reality slap spoke to me as soon as I read the line “a serious illness.” It has since helped provide context as to why the last year has been so tough for me.

Syria's old dangers remain: Don’t be fooled by the Syrian strongman’s suit - opinion

Israel saw elected Hamas turn Gaza into a terror enclave, Hezbollah enter Lebanese politics while building a missile empire, and now al-Shaara massacre minorities while wearing a suit.

How Hamas turns Palestinian death into a political strategy - opinion

Hamas frames death as heroism while protecting its own, all while exploiting the suffering of the Palestinian people.

The essence of Palestinian identity clashes with Israel’s existence - opinion

Palestinian identity as it exists today cannot produce peace and only leads to more conflict with Israel.

Iranian protests create a short window for change - opinion

As Iran’s regime escalates repression, the 2026 uprising exposes the limits of containment and opens an opportunity for decisive change.

Will Israel’s Arabs reach the political Promised Land? - opinion

Israeli Arabs are simply no longer a monolith - a growing sub-sector has emerged, especially in mixed cities, that is culturally quite “Israeli.”

Israel faces national test as Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure - opinion

Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure, signaling a fight over press freedom and democratic checks in Israel.

Israeli voters deserve representatives they can trust - opinion

Reform is needed to make Israeli democracy meaningful as voters don't have enough influence over Knesset members.

Trump administration used private jets to deport Palestinians detained by ICE to West Bank - report

Several Palestinian men were deported from the United States on Monday using a private jet owned by Israeli-American Florida property tycoon Gil Dezer.

Seven fashion items we loved this week

Change from NIS 150: The brand is saying goodbye and this skirt is sold at half price.

Fashionable comfort shoes at great prices

The comfort shoe brand Hush Puppies with a women’s collection that includes soft insoles, foot support, and flexible, lightweight soles.

Brand news: Evolution of a brand and AI in the service of beauty

Raspberry secret, decades of victory, riders and merging, diamonds for the face, the model you won’t meet, the power of serum, and a royal breakfast in Jaffa.

The tasty news of Israel

Underground, above the city: Pizza Zutt wants Naples, New York, and Tel Aviv.

The tasty news of Israel: A yellow-orange party

It’s unclear how Bamba hasn’t done this until today. It doesn’t matter.

We tested a robotic vacuum that also cleans your sofas

Anker made a re-entry into the robotic vacuum market. We received for review an interesting hybrid device: a robotic vacuum whose docking station also doubles as an upholstery cleaning kit.

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