The Jerusalem Post Archive

16 December 2025
Voices of October 7: Yuval Haran spoke to photojournalist Chen Schimmel

"When there is nothing, both darkness and light can exist, and the choice of which one to believe is ours."

Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance

The 70th edition of the contest in May will have just 35 entries, the fewest since 2003, after five national broadcasters said they would boycott the show in protest against Israel's participation.

'I wanted to serve fully': NGO support program enables young deaf adults to serve in the IDF

Kivunim's program is designed for young adults ages 16-26, and provides ongoing support from high school through enlistment, screening, and placement.

IDF strikes two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon within span of half an hour

One of the terrorists was struck in the area of Taybeh, while the second was struck in the area of Sebline.

New Czech foreign minister announces intention to move embassy to Jerusalem

Petr Macinka expressed solidarity with Israel and the Jewish community, and noted that one way of acting on that solidarity would be to move the embassy to Jerusalem.

Is Bondi Beach a sign that ISIS is making a comeback?- analysis

The question is whether recent attacks are coordinated with any ISIS command, or whether ISIS is the go-to ideology for extremists, the way Al Qaeda once was for other groups.

Drone Dystopia: War-torn Ukrainian towns exist as shells of themselves amid Russian assualt

War-torn Dnipro looks like it is straight out of a dystopian movie after Russian drones have pockmarked its landscape.

A Fighter for Israel’s Soldiers

The question is clear, “This isn’t a fight over budgets. It’s a fight over the lives of the people who protected all of us.”

IDF closes criminal probe into deaths of IDF Sgt., civilian in Lebanon attack

The Military Advocate General closed the criminal probe into the November 2024 deaths of IDF Sgt. Gur Kehati and civilian Ze'ev Erlich in Lebanon, citing a lack of evidence for criminal charges.

PMO slams ICC after court partially rejects Israeli appeal to overturn Netanyahu, Gallant arrest

In response, the Prime Minister's Office said that "the ICC Appeals Chamber has once again demonstrated that this process is political and not judicial."

Deputy Military Advocate-General Gal Asael covered up source of Sde Teiman leak during probe - KAN

Although Asael claimed that the steps he took during the probe were conducted with full prosecution oversight, KAN reported that police suspect he did not disclose all information in his possession.

Canadian MPs, Muslim delegates, denied entry to West Bank by Israel

The delegation was set to meet with Palestinian Authority officials and Palestinian refugees, as well as Jewish, Muslim, and Christian advocates.

JD Vance says stopping immigration key to eliminating US antisemitism

Vance also laid out his attitude about criticism of Israel, tweeting, “I would say there’s a difference between not liking Israel (or disagreeing with a given Israeli policy) and anti-semitism.”

UK charges two men with belonging to Hezbollah, attending terrorist training camps

The two British-Lebanese men appeared in a London court and were charged with belonging to Hezbollah, with one of the two also accused of helping procure parts for drones.

'War is not over': Detailed diagrams of prisons found in cells of Oct. 7 terrorists - report

The diagrams included the locations of locks and the number of guards assigned to each wing, according to Ynet.

WH chief of staff under fire for saying Trump has 'an alcoholic's personality', talks Epstein files

Susie Wiles, Trump's campaign manager-turned chief of staff, made some less-than-flattering remarks about the president, JD Vance, and Pete Hegseth in a candid interview with 'Vanity Fair.'

Poland arrests student suspected of planning ISIS-inspired attack on Christmas market

A spokesman for Polish special services, Jacek Dobrzynski, said the suspect wanted to use explosives in an attack on the market, in hopes of causing a mass casualty event.

'Put the Zios in the ground’: Oxford University student charged for violent chant

Samuel Williams, 20, was originally arrested on October 15 after videos of him circulated online chanting, “Gaza, Gaza, make us proud; put the Zios in the ground.”

London mayor tried to block London vigil for Bondi victims, Hanukkah event, says CAA's Gideon Falte

The attempt comes despite the fact that the mayor stated earlier that he would do everything in his power to keep London's Jews safe, and had asked police to step up to cover Hanukkah events.

December in Europe: Football, Christmas markets, and an experience you won’t want to miss

December is now when many Israelis visit Europe for Christmas markets, top football matches, and Boxing Day in London. Bookings rise as early as September.

From grief to legacy: Families transform loss into living memorials

Since October 7, dozens of initiatives have been launched in memory of someone who was killed in the massacre or the ensuing war.

Seaside museum becomes resilience hub for Israel's war-scarred survivors

A maritime museum on Israel’s coast has reinvented itself as a resilience center, helping soldiers and civilians breathe again after the trauma of October 7.

Can coexistence survive October 7? Peace activists grapple with new reality

While some Israelis and Palestinians still hope for peace, a new question is whether coexistence can become more honest, balanced, and grounded.

Israel's government-appointed October 7 probe is no substitute for independent inquiry - opinion

The Israeli government’s decision to establish its own committee to investigate the failures on October 7 is not enough.

The little princess: Israelis still don’t know the perfect Christmas destination

Luxembourg shows you don’t need Vienna or Munich for Christmas. Enjoy authentic markets, local food, a walkable city, free public transport, and a peaceful, affordable winter escape.

US-led coordination center in Israel maps Gaza's future amid hope and skepticism

While some have welcomed the efforts of the new US-run center for rehabilitating the war-torn Gaza Strip, others are skeptical that it will work.

Who will succeed Mahmoud Abbas? Aging candidates and turbulent scenarios await

As PA President Mahmoud Abbas enters his tenth decade, rival factions, popular prisoners, and regional powers brace for a turbulent succession.

Gaza reconstruction trapped between Israeli mistrust and Palestinian political fragmentation

The Palestinian actors most capable of stabilizing Gaza are precisely the ones that key external players doubt the most.

Abbas's unilateral successor pick sparks fears of division and anarchy among Palestinians

Palestinians fear that Abbas’s decision to unilaterally appoint his successor could lead to internal tension, political division, and even anarchy.

White House documents America’s decline as a global power - opinion

The latest National Security Strategy doesn’t plan America’s future; it records its withdrawal from being a global superpower.

Adding Light: New Life Delivered by MDA Under Fire

From ambulance births during rocket sirens to home deliveries against the odds, MDA teams bring hope and life during the Festival of Lights

Trump’s strategy exposes Netanyahu’s dangerous miscalculation - opinion

Israel’s Syria and Palestinian policies may collide with President Donald Trump's push for stability in the region.

Could Hamas be disarmed by an IRA-style decomissioning scheme? - opinion

To identify the IRA and its history with Hamas in any but the most superficial terms is totally unrealistic.

Bondi attack: Antisemitism is terrorism. It’s time the world sees it as such - opinion

Antisemitism is no longer confined to the margins; it no longer limits itself to just words. Antisemites have adopted the tools of terror, and our response must be equally serious.

Two students remembered after fatal shooting rocks Brown University campus

Dreams of two high achieving Brown University students were cut short after a campus shooting left them dead and seven others wounded, prompting mourning across the campus community.

Brown University students light first Hanukkah candle in the shadow of mass shooting

On Saturday, a gunman opened fire on a room where students had gathered to review for their final exam in Principles of Economics, Brown’s most popular class that is dominated by freshmen.

BBC edit of January 6 speech sparks $10B lawsuit from Trump

Trump has launched a defamation lawsuit against Britain’s BBC, saying edited clips of a January 6 speech created a false impression he incited the US Capitol attack.

Twenty two arrested in Amsterdam protest over contentious Hanukkah concert
Noa Tishby hosts Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis for Hanukkah candle lighting

“It’s the miracle that the candle lasts eight days, but it’s really a function of how you invite miracles into your life,” Kutcher said.

Sydney Opera House lit with menorah after deadly antisemitic attack

“Lighting the Opera House is a simple but powerful gesture: a message to the world that we cherish our Jewish community, that we honour their courage, and that we stand with them in solidarity."

Advanced pollution monitoring begins in the Yarkon River

The Yarkon River Authority is establishing an advanced monitoring system to detect and track pollution in the Yarkon River, supporting smarter management and cleaner waterways.

‘These are sights of Holocaust’: Hundreds of burned holy books buried in Ukraine

A burial ceremony for hundreds of burned holy books was held on Wednesday at the ancient synagogue of the Sadygora Hasidic order in the city of Chernivtsi, which was set on fire two weeks ago.

If Iran was behind Bondi Beach terror attack, Israel’s response must be decisive - editorial

Following the Bondi Beach terror attack, Israeli and Australian officials are assessing whether Iran, directly or indirectly, had a role in the deadly antisemitic assault.

Jewish donors help raise $1.3 m. for Ahmed al Ahmed, Muslim man who disarmed Bondi Beach attacker

“In a moment of chaos and danger, he stepped forward without hesitation,” the sponsors of the GoFundMe, Car Hub Australia, wrote on the page.

Antisemitism allowed to fester in Australia, says daughter of wounded Holocaust survivor

"It's not the fact that those two people had a gun. It's the fact that hatred has been allowed to fester against the Jewish minority in Australia," Teplitsky said.

Trump weighs order to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

"We are looking at that very strongly," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, responding to reports that he is looking at directing agencies to treat marijuana as a Schedule III drug.

Philippines confirms visit by alleged Bondi gunmen amid terrorism concerns

The attack on Sunday was Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, and is being investigated as an act of terrorism targeting the Jewish community.

Study finds insect-borne bacteria turning harmless reed leafhopper into major agricultural pest

A tiny insect is wreaking havoc on Europe’s sugar beet industry, not by biting plants, but by spreading bacteria that rob crops of their value.

US Southern Command targets narco-traffickers in international waters

"Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking," the military said in a post on X.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese visits Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al-Ahmed in the hospital

“Your courage is inspiring,” Albanese told Ahmed in a video posted to his X/Twitter account.

Antisemitism tensions rise as NYC Young Republicans host the far-right

Avowed antisemite Nick Fuentes said he received an invite and made the trip to New York - even though the New York Young Republican Club said by email on Monday that he “was never formally invited.”

Donald Trump Jr. engaged to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, NYT reports

According to the newspaper, Trump made the announcement at a White House holiday party. Reuters could not immediately reach a representative for Donald Trump Jr.

Albanese: Bondi Beach massacre driven by Islamic State ideology

Homemade IS flags were found in the suspects' car after Sunday’s attack, and police said on Tuesday the pair had visited the Philippines, where there are IS offshoots present.

Video shows Jewish man assaulted on NYC train, Danny Danon labels it 'deeply disturbing hate crime'

“This is a deeply disturbing hate crime targeting young Chabad men on a train in New York, whose only act was sharing the light of Hanukkah,” Danon posted on X/Twitter along with the footage.

Netanyahu criminal trial: Hearing opens in Tel Aviv, questions continue on Case 4000

Prosecutors argue that while serving as communications minister, Netanyahu advanced regulatory decisions worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq in exchange for positive coverage on Walla.

Jewish antiquities dealer arrested in Damascus on charges of illegal trafficking in artifacts

Private sources told The Media Line that a patrol from the Syrian security services raided Hamdani’s shop, confiscated several archaeological pieces on display, and then arrested him.

Lebanon–Iran tensions deepen as foreign minister challenges Tehran - analysis

“Iran’s role is extremely negative, and its policies are among the chief sources of instability in Lebanon and the region,” Raggi wrote on social media.

What learning a new language can teach you about yourself
Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation

The designation, unprecedented for a narcotic, signals Trump’s intent to treat fentanyl not merely as a public health crisis but as a national security threat on a par with chemical warfare.

Israel enables Palestinian departure from Gaza, continues to facilitate humanitarian aid

All such individuals are first approved by the Israeli security establishment before they are permitted to travel to ensure they are not escaping wanted terrorists.

German business giants led by DHL chief visit Israel to strengthen economic ties

The 70-person delegation includes industry leaders and senior officials from the German Ministry of Economics and is headed by Tobias Meyer, chairman of the global shipping group DHL.

IAC calls Oprah’s Bondi attack response 'misguided,' says it ignores targeting of Jews

"My heart breaks for the victims, their families and loved ones, and all you Aussies,” Winfrey wrote.

Iowa National Guard members identified as US soldiers killed in Syria

“They were dedicated professionals and cherished members of our Guard family,” said Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn.

160 million years later: This rare fossil is overturning everything we knew about how birds evolved

Research on the Anchiornis specimen reveals hidden feather structures that contradict old theories on dinosaur flight. Scientists are now re-evaluating how and when animals first took to the skies.

Turkey excluded from Gaza peacekeeping force talks in Qatar, source tells 'Post'

Representatives from 45 countries were invited to the meeting, as Israel continues to make clear that it will not allow Turkey to be part of the peacekeeping force.

Boris, Sofia Gurman identified as couple murdered trying to stop Bondi Beach attackers

The dashcam footage, verified by Reuters, showed one shooter wrestling for a long-barrelled weapon with Boris before both fall heavily to the ground behind a silver hatchback car.

Rising Israeli exports approach pre-war peak, Economy Ministry predicts $160 billion

Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat announced the figures on the second day of the Foreign Trade Administration’s annual annexes conference.

Levin asks court to mull Sde Teiman investigator pick, says 'deadlock' reached

Levin requested that the court reconsider its original rejection of Judicial Complaints Investigator and retired Judge Asher Kula for the role.

‘I didn’t choose this path, it chose me’: Eve Barlow on backlash and reclaiming Jewish identity

Once a celebrated pop culture journalist, Eve Barlow found herself pushed out of the industry she once called home. She shares with Post's Mathilda Heller her journey.

Trump mocks slain actor Rob Reiner, drawing swift bipartisan condemnation

"He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump," the president said.

IDF, Israel Police searching for Palestinian vehicle that fled traffic stop in West Bank

The incident was originally reported as a potential terror ramming, but it has since been ruled as a suspect fleeing a traffic violation/

IDF cyber chief warns Israel, US face far greater cyber threats than publicly known

"We cannot mislead ourselves" into thinking that, because Israel has been strong in cyber defense to date, the country can sit on its laurels," Dagan said.

The ever-evolving David Broza: A new live jazz album

David Broza's music career has spanned decades and genres, and his new Jazz venture is as bold as he's always been.

Shin Bet Chief Zini: In wake of war, Israelis, Jews face heightened danger of kidnapping

As Zini saw it, the price of future danger from releasing security prisoners and allowing Hamas to continue armed outweighed the price of losing the remaining hostages.

ICCR India Chair MoU signed at Tel Aviv University

Marking a new milestone in India–Israel academic cooperation.

The fate of the Israeli tourism industry

After six years of crises — from Covid to war — Israel’s Ministry of Tourism is focusing on safety, strategy, and storytelling to bring visitors back.

High Court orders attorney-general to hear appeal in Yuval Kestelman case, sets February deadline

The court held that the state acted improperly when it declined to hear the family’s appeal against the closure of the investigative file into Kestelman’s death

Israeli's defense technology playing a key role in Greece's military modernization - analysis

The military modernization is Athens’ most ambitious defense overhaul in modern history, designed to transform the Hellenic Armed Forces into one of Europe’s most technologically advanced militaries.

PM Netanyahu visits Western Wall to light second Hanukkah candle, speaks to IDF soldiers

Netanyahu said that the soldiers had fought a war of "the people of culture, the people of light against the people of darkness," that they were winning and performing miracles through their bravery.

CENTCOM to host Doha talks to advance Gaza stabilization force after delays

While the US has said that the ISF might include Egypt, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Azerbaijan, none of them has actually committed troops to the force.

Israel grants legal status to 19 West Bank settlements, including two vacated in 2005 disengagement

The move follows government approval on Wednesday for the construction of 764 housing units across three settlements in the West Bank.

This is one of the worst foods you can give children

The snack that seems “harmless” at all can affect sugar, satiety, and children’s health, and Dr. Maya Rosman urges parents to check what really hides inside it.

Bloated in the evening? Dr. Maya Rosman recommends removing this drink from your diet

If your belly puffs up every evening, it’s not fate. Which foods and habits cause intestinal fermentation, and what small changes can bring quick relief?

Spanish sports brand arrives in Israel with running shoes developed with an off-road champion

A.A Orthopedics launches Spain’s ATOM in Israel, introducing two shoes: TERRA MAX, a trail model developed with an off-road champion, and GP Max, a lightweight road-running shoe.

The fear of forgetting: Lihie Gilhar’s fight to remember October 7 victims

The ‘Bring Them Light’ project helps to transform the grief of October 7 and transform it into something that gives life.

As global powers compete for Africa, Israel risks being left on sidelines - opinion

With China, Russia, the Gulf, and the US expanding their footprint, Africa is the next decisive arena. Israel must not be left on the sidelines.

As Iran weakens, Turkey emerges as new threat to Israel and the West - opinion

How Iran’s decline, Turkey's rise, and the spread of Islamist extremism now threaten the West’s security and demand a decisive global response.

Israel's economy showed wartime resilience, but recovery demands structural reform

After two years of war, Israel needs a bold, strategic plan for economic renewal that pivots from wartime expenditure to long-term, sustainable growth.

Israel-Diaspora relations are fracturing. Both sides must invest in repair - opinion

After October 7, as Israel examines its internal failures, it must also look at the damage to its relationship with Jewish communities worldwide.

Antisemitism is an enduring conspiracy theory, and October 7 proved it's not going away

After five decades working in the Jewish world, former AJC CEO David Harris describes his journey documenting antisemitism in his new book.

Israeli nonprofit helps reservist wives navigate war's toll on the home

He went to the front. She became the commander of the house. Inside the unseen war fought by Israel’s reservists’ wives.

The real war is Islamism's infiltration of Western democracies - opinion

Born in Jerusalem and raised in Malmö, Sweden, I watched firsthand the quiet surrender of a liberal Western city to Islamist intimidation.

After two years of war, Israelis and Palestinians ask: What comes next?

After Trump’s Gaza ceasefire, a new governance plan takes shape. From Israel’s mourning to Gaza’s rebuilding and the PA leadership race, The Jerusalem Report explores what comes next.

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