The Jerusalem Post Archive

10 October 2017
Israel beaten by Spain in Jerusalem

World Cup Qualifier match ends badly for Israeli team, leading many in the media to harshly criticize team coach Elisha Levy.

Spain defeats Israeli soccer team 0-1
Fact-checking Trump on Corker’s role in Iran deal

The very senator that Trump believes is responsible for the Iran deal is the one he may need by his side in order to fix it.

Google uncovered Russia-backed ads on YouTube, Gmail -source
Hamas and Fatah to take part in reconciliation talks in Cairo today

“Hamas is in a very difficult situation in Gaza and needs to find a way out,” Abu Yousif said in a phone interview. “I am optimistic that we will succeed this time.”

Former IDF intel chief to Trump: Don’t quit Iran deal now, raise pressure

If the US tries to force Iran into improved conditions now, it would lack European backing, let alone backing from Russia and China, says Amos Yadlin.

Soccer-Reykjavik erupts in jubilation as Iceland reach first World Cup
IAI wins IDF tender for production of TopGun

TopGun is a course correction fuze for artillery shells Fuze’s precision allows for use in urban combat zones while reducing risk of collateral damage.

Israeli-led team completes first-ever analysis of all reptiles

The project, which has taken almost a decade, is expected to help conserve nature and the world’s variety of reptiles.

Ten people confirmed dead from northern California wildfires
‘A society which does not care for its weak is not worthy of recognition

Rivlin said that it was important to keep bringing up this issue to the relevant authorities. He had been dealing with it for 30 years, he said.

BDS Morocco attacks world-renowned Israeli singer in Tangier

Vazana is active in humanitarian causes, including aid to Syrian refugees and organizing musical projects between Israeli and Palestinian musicians.“Music should connect people,” she said.

How to make it as an Israeli start-up in New York

New York is home to some 200 Israeli-founded start-ups, ranging in fields from biotechnology to e-commerce and leading to multi-million dollar success stories.

‘Yekke’ contributions to Israel celebrated at festive Galilee event

The industrial park contains an open museum and a Yekke Museum, the latter devoted to the documentation of the people of the Fifth Aliya.

Mac TA off to winning start in Eilat

Yellow-and-blue doesn’t require top form to open BSL season with victory ahead of Euroleague opener.

'Iceman' Oded Katash to be named as next coach of Israel national team

Katash, who will also continue in his role as the coach of the Israel under-20 national team, replaces Erez Edelstein.

US Army must be ready on North Korea, Mattis says
Marseille attacker probably radicalised by brother
Rohingya insurgent ceasefire ends in Myanmar with no report of attacks
Las Vegas gunman fired on security guard before mass shooting

The security guard, Jesus Campos, was struck in the leg as the gunman, from behind his door, shot into the hallway on the 32nd floor.

At least 10 killed by wildfires in California wine country

Sonoma County bore the brunt of the fatalities, with seven fire-related deaths confirmed there, according to the sheriff's department.

How Lisa met Fred
Jewish camp in Northern California ravaged by forest fire

At least 10 people have died so far in the forest fires, which blazed across the area Monday.

Jewish American wins Nobel Prize in economics

While people often behave in irrational ways, Richard Thaler’s work showed that they do so according to certain patterns.

Media: Fukushima court rules Tepco, govt liable over 2011 nuclear disaster
Liberal groups to hold alternative 'Space Week' in Jerusalem

Cancellation of public events due to haredi pressure spurs NGOs into action.

American rabbis build protest sukka outside Trump Tower

The executive director of T’ruah, Rabbi Jill Jacobs, constructed the sukka in opposition to the President's cap on refugees.

Microsoft looks at whether Russians bought US ads on search engine
Russia accuses US of pretending to fight Islamic State in Syria, Iraq
Russia: US is pretending to fight Islamic State

The accusation is part of rising tensions between Moscow and Washington over America's involvement in the Syrian Civil War.

Ïran gov't spokesman says 'America joining terrorist camp'
Meet the Orthodox firearms instructor who wants Jews to own guns

Jonathan Burstyn says the Second Amendment should be just as sacrosanct to Americans as Jewish law is to Orthodox Jews.

Russian crew dies in warplane crash at Syrian air base
Iran: US would aid terrorism by declaring Revolutionary Guards terrorists

President Trump's announcement would stop short of pulling out of the agreement but give Congress 60 days to decide whether to reimpose sanctions.

Iraq to reopen oil pipeline to Turkey, bypassing one in Kurdistan
Who will try to arrest Israelis first, ICC or Interpol?

At first glance, it seems that Interpol is a greater threat, but the Hague has already initiated a war crimes probe and is not about to drop it.

Tunisian navy rescues 100 migrants, hours after 8 drown
Iran: 'All options on table' if US blacklists Revolutionary Guards
Austria's Freedom Party suspends member over Nazi allegations

Owning objects or making statements that glorify Nazism is illegal in Austria, where Hitler was born and which was annexed into his Third Reich.

Iran: 'All options on table' if US blacklists Revolutionary Guards

US President Donald Trump is expected to announce this week his final decision on how he wants to contain Iran's regional influence.

Bill seeks to publicly shame men refusing to give divorce

“Women denied a divorce may as well be dead,” MK Revital Swid said. “Their lives are behind bars created by their spouses.”

Jewish Group: Holocaust revisionism in Croatia not just a Jewish fight

The veneration of pro-Nazi war criminals is not unique to Croatia in Eastern Europe.

Kurdish Officials: Hundreds of suspected IS militants surrendered
Israel's Defense Minister: Lebanon's army 'an integral part' of Hezbollah

"Whoever wants peace must prepare for war, and I hope that our enemies on the other side will think carefully about every step taken against the State of Israel," says Defense Minister Liberman.

Daniel Radcliffe takes on the Israeli accent

Harry Potter star tackles role of Yossi Ghinsberg in 'Jungle'.

Israel Bonds: a Symbol of Solidarity during the High Holy Days and Beyond

Israel Bonds High Holy Days appeals have been instrumental in facilitating growth and development of the nation, in addition to contributing to the unification of a sovereign people.

The mission to save Jabotinsky’s home from destruction

Seven high-rises are set to be built five meters from the building which was built in 1880.

Donna Karan defends Harvey Weinstein, suggests women are asking for it

Designer Donna Karan defended herself on Monday night, saying that her words were taken out of context.

Fatah, Hamas hold reconciliation talks in Cairo

While Hamas and Fatah have said they want to reunite the Palestinian territories, they have to overcome a number of obstacles to do that.

Merkel: Germany may not agree on new coalition until next year
Report: Turkish police officer shoots prosecutor in Antalya
Four arrested in east Jerusalem for glorifying terrorist in graffiti

Police said in a statement that they would prevent every activity that glorifies terrorist attacks.

Turkey's Erdogan blames US envoy for diplomatic crisis
Arab man joins reservists battling anti-Israeli activism on US campuses

Elkhoury is part of a delegation of the Reservists on Duty (RoD) organization, defending Israel’s reputation in the corridors and halls of higher education.

Al Jazeera planted undercover reporter in US pro-Israel groups

A number of pro-Israel organizations have voiced suspicions that they were infiltrated by an undercover reporter from the network.

US tank brigade to be armed with Israel’s Trophy system

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the international arena is the most complex and demanding he had seen in more than four decades of service.

Graffiti artist paints memes on West Bank wall

Australian "Lushsux" has brought "Rick and Morty" characters to his latest work.

Trump may visit DMZ between North and South Korea-Yonhap
Israel advancing plans for 4x more settler homes than last year

Among the projects on the list is new housing for the Jewish community in Hebron.

Belgium withdraws Palestinian school support over terror glorification

The Belgian Foreign Ministry is protesting the renaming of an elementary school south of Hebron after a notorious terrorist.

Drowned toddler revived from 'death' in holiday medical miracle

A two-year-old toddler who left his family’s sukka on Thursday, drowned in a nearby pond and was clinically dead was resuscitated by United Hatzalah medics. Danced on Monday on stage.

Report: Qatar says Israeli soccer fans welcome at 2022 World Cup

Can soccer bridge such a wide gap?

Report: Iran tried 30+ times to buy illegal nuclear technology in 2016

German report says: Iran spreading atomic, biological or chemical weapons of mass destruction.

Pentagon: Diplomatic tension with Turkey not affecting military operations
Da Vinci portrait of Christ expected to fetch $100 million at auction
Science proves that Bible guides economy
Da Vinci portrait of Christ expected to fetch $100 million at auction

The portrait, which depicts Christ in vivid blue and crimson robes and holding a crystal orb, is one of fewer than 20 da Vinci paintings still in existence.

Alleged German neo-Nazi murders British man for being 'English'

63 year old Rolf Zielezinski shot Luke Holland for no apparent reason other than Holland being foreign.

In the blink of an eye

Israeli-Ethiopian singer Ester Rada sees the world through multiple lenses in her second album.

Kuwaiti donors fund aid packages for Yemeni Jews

Small Jewish community receives food, medical supplies from humanitarian group.

Sammy Davis Jr. documentary turns into crowd favorite at the Haifa Film Festival

Part of the unusual reality of his life is that he converted to Judaism following a car crash in which he lost his eye and found comfort studying the religion with a rabbi he met.

Art from the heart

The Friendship Circle’s latest art project paired special needs youngsters with some of Jerusalem’s leading photographers and artists.

A house divided

Foreign leaders feel American diplomats have no credibility because all that really matters is what Trump tweets.

Sussiya and Khan al Akhmar: Truth and lies

Anti-Israel, pro-BDS groups whitewash the obstructionism of the Palestinian Authority and the cynical use of the Ja’alin and Nawajah families as pawns in the PA’s corrupt game.

Why they keep leaving Jews out of the Holocaust

The term “Holocaust” was coined to refer to a specific historical event - the systematic and State-sponsored extermination of six million Jews.

Understanding Hamas

They are not friends of Israel; they are bitter enemies.

We need a new model of leadership to change the Jewish world

Let’s take it from the theoretical to the practical.

Headlines and coffee

Broken promises notwithstanding, it seems that POTUS will first evaluate the move when he makes peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

Catalan leader proclaims independence, delays effects pending talks
Freeing faith

We hope that soon the Chief Rabbinate will cease to exist – at least in its current form.

Over 60 thousand participate in Jerusalem annual march

The 3km march draws in people from all over the world, united in love for Jerusalem and the people of Israel.

Trump to announce broad Iran strategy later this week
White House: Settlement freeze demands not helpful to peace

Israeli officials say they intend to advance 3,736 settler homes amid criticism that Netanyahu was not building enough in the aftermath of the Obama years.

Spanish government says any dialogue with Catalonia must be within the law
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