The Jerusalem Post Archive

11 October 2019
Iran launches Turkey border exercise after Erdogan invades Syria

Turkey started its invasion where the Syrian Democratic Forces [SDF] had been protected by the US, until Washington announced on Sunday that it was pulling US troops out of Syria.

Iran oil tanker hit by two missiles off Saudi coast

Two missiles caused an explosion on an Iranian oil tanker, originally said to be a terrorist attack.

"Border on fire" as Turkey intensifies Syria campaign

As Turkey's assault of the Kurds continues, each part of the world reacts differently

Turkey believes 1,000 foreign jihadists held in Syria incursion area

"The foreign terrorist fighters will not be released," the official said. "However, there will also be initiatives to send them back to their countries of origin."

Need to de-escalate situation in Syria before "irreparable" damage

Turkey stepped up its air and artillery strikes on Kurdish militia in northeast Syria on Friday.

Pentagon says United States not abandoning Kurds

"We have not abandoned the Kurds, let me be clear about that," U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters at the Pentagon.

Turkey intensifies Syria campaign as Islamic State strikes Kurds

The Kurds, who recaptured swathes of northeastern Syria from Islamic State with the backing of the United States, say the Turkish assault could allow the jihadist group to re-emerge.

From Zion to Zion: America’s most beautiful ignite the Jewish spark

Just over 7,000 kilometers west of Jerusalem – the original Zion – lies the fabled Zion National Park, located in the southwestern United States, in the state of Utah.

Chef Mentor online workshops raise kosher home cooking to new levels

Chefs in your kitchen...

Wine Talk: Wine festival tourism

Sukkot is the wine harvest festival and the Mount Carmel wine route is recommended.

Sukkot delicacies

Tishrei is my favorite month by far, since there are so many holidays and therefore opportunities to cook and bake a variety of delicacies for friends and families.

Reservists: We, as Israelis and Jews, must not stand by

“We, as Israelis and Jews, must not stand by when we see another nation abandoned by its allies and left defenseless,” read an online petition.

Israelis ignoring political correctness for men taken down by #MeToo

With visits by Louis C.K., Kevin Spacey and Tony Robbins, why does it seem like Israel is embracing accused celebrity sexual harassers?

Political Affairs: Who by fire, and who by Mandelblit - analysis

While the Jewish people prayed to be judged favorably by Heaven, Netanyahu’s fate lies partly in the hands of a more earthly tribunal.

Two American tourists found hours after going missing on Shvil Israel

The 60-year-old tourists did not meet with their driver at the pickup point and did not answer their phones or any other attempts at making contact.

Rabbi reunites haredi families with secular children

The phenomenon of haredim leaving the lifestyle and becoming more secular, known as neshira, is growing, and Kornfeld looks to his own experiences to help haredim connect with their secular children.

Concerns at Prosecutor's Office: Bribe clause may be removed from Case 4000

The hearing on Case 4000 suggests that the U.S. attorneys brought in to negate the relationship between positive coverage of the PM and the bribery offense managed to affect decisions.

All about love

Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch returns to Israel with ‘Carnations’

Chicago fun by way of Italy

Italian multi-instrumentalist Mauro Porro and the Chicago Stompers perform as part of the Hot Jazz series.

Yisrael Beytenu asks Likud to negotiate

Oded Forer, Yisrael Beytenu faction chairman, sent a formal letter to Yariv Levin, in which he said that negotiations are necessary to solve the various issues Israel is facing

Bernie Sanders says he will run ‘vigorous’ campaign after heart attack

“I want to start off slower and build up and build up and build up," Sanders said.

Climate activist climbs on top of plane during London airport protests

Extinction Rebellion has been active all over the UK as part of their week of action, which has resulted in roads being closed to the House of Parliament and other notable landmarks.

U.S. can penalize Turkey if it acts inhumanely against civilians in Syria
U.S. House Republicans to seek sanctions on Turkey over Kurd offensive
Trump joins Twitch days after German synagogue shooting streamed on site
IDF prepares to demolish house of one of Rina Shenreb's killers
Iranian oil tanker's crew are safe, situation stable on vessel
France says EU summit will discuss Turkey sanctions next week
German synagogue gunman admits to anti-Semitic motive
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize
Thousands flee, hospital closed after bombings in northeast Syria
EU's Tusk: Turkey's actions in Syria may lead to humanitarian catastrophe
Turkey says it expects solidarity from NATO against threats
N. Syria camp by displaced to be moved after shelling
Tusk: Erdogan's threats of flooding Europe are "totally out of place"
Putin warns jailed militants may escape amid Turkey's Syria operation
Kurdish-led SDF says 22 of its fighters killed in Turkish offensive
Sweden to push for EU weapons embargo against Turkey
UK says Brexit meeting in Brussels was "constructive"
Cargo plane crashes in Congo with presidential staff on board
Russia calls on Turkey, others to exercise restraint in northeast Syria
Four people being treated after reported stabbings at UK shopping centre
Benny Gantz congratulated Ethiopian PM for Noble Peace Prize
Erdogan's advisor: Israel should empathize with the Turks, not the Kurds
EU cannot accept Turkish "blackmail" -Italian prime minister
Mexican president urges Pelosi to get USMCA trade deal approved
U.S. ambassador to EU will testify on Thursday, will not share documents
Car bomb hits Syrian Kurdish-held city of Qamishli-SDF official
Kremlin eyes possible Putin-Trump meeting in Chile in November - RIA
Trump says U.S.-China trade talks are going well
U.S. appeals court upholds subpoena seeking Trump's accounting records
Man held after UK Manchester stabbings is arrested under terrorism law
Car bomb in Syria's Qamishli killed three - security forces
Around 4,500 Palestinians riot on Gaza border
SDF: Five Islamic State fighters escape jail in Syria's Qamishli
Chinese delegation departs USTR building as U.S. trade talks conclude
Ex-Ukraine envoy says Trump pressured State Dept. to remove her -report
Pompeo says Orwell's '1984' coming to life in China's Xinjiang region
Trump names John Sullivan as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Russia
U.S. defense chief says Turkey's incursion threaten relations
Islamic State claims car bomb in Syria's Qamishli
Eight killed in Turkish border town in YPG attack -governor's office
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin threatens 'significant' sanctions on Turkey
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin threatens 'significant' sanctions on Turkey
Erdogan says Turkey will not stop operation against Kurdish YPG militia
U.S. ex-ambassador to Ukraine testifies under subpoena -Democrats
U.S. judge blocks Trump rule limiting visas, green cards for immigrants
Explosion near U.S. military outpost in Syria: US official
Trump says U.S., China have reached substantial phase-1 trade deal
Twenty-five reasons to live in Israel

‘There's nothing quite as lovely as walking in short sleeves on a temperate summer night in Jerusalem.’

Understanding Israeli-Chinese relations

Book review: Past, present and future of ties between the Middle Kingdom and the Jewish State

Know Comment: Long holiday reads

Deep-think articles on US and Israeli security policy, Arab politics and US Jews

BDS and antisemitism: Examining the Ministry of Strategic Affairs Report

In the face of criticism which delegitimizes Israel’s right to exist as the homeland of the Jewish people, the ministry’s report is a starting point.

Middle Israel: Picking and assigning the 35th government’s ministers

The approaching broad government will also have the power to launch long-overdue revolutions. It is therefore imperative that its main tasks be placed in able hands.

The message for Israel after the US withdrawal from Syria

“The two most unhappy countries at this move are Russia & China, because they love seeing us bogged down, watching over a quagmire, & spending big dollars to do so."

Blockchain – the building block of future tech

"There are a lot of ways that blockchain technology can make our lives better, and make things easier to do,” says Joel S. Telpner.

Josh Nass: PR maven for the Jewish community and beyond

Meet a born-and-bred New Yorker, whose first of five languages was Russian.

Gabe Kapler’s firing by Phillies the latest blow for Jewish baseball players, managers

Alex Bregman still has a shot to get there with his Houston Astros.

Halle shooting survivor: "It's a miracle we're alive"

A gunman, identified by German authorities as Stephan Balliet, was trying to break into the building with the intent of carrying out a massacre.

Are European Jews afraid? Should they be?

Anti-Israel rhetoric has played a key role in setting the stage for classic antisemitism to reappear in a post-Holocaust world.

Westchester Holocaust memorial vandalized on Erev Yom Kippur

"It was meant to shock, it wasn’t something subtle," said Westchester County Executive George Latimer.

Jodi Kantor on what’s changed since Weinstein unleashed wave of #MeToo

Yom Kippur this year coincides with the third anniversary of the Access Hollywood tape leaking and the second anniversary of the publication of the Weinstein story.

Israeli psychologist murdered in SA, attacker stole laptops, cell phone

Her family and colleagues praised the doctor for her research in the field of psychology.

What is Twitch, the site where German synagogue shooter livestreamed attack?

Twitch, which claims to have more than 15 million daily active users, is mostly used by gamers to stream themselves playing video games.

German synagogue shooter was far-right extremist: A rarity in Europe

Wednesday’s shooting represents a tragic milestone for Europe, where radicalization among neo-Nazis and Islamists is leading to what some scholars on antisemitism are calling a "perfect storm."

Australian Jew forced to kiss Muslim’s shoes received threatening messages

The messages told the 12-year-old boy that he would be slaughtered.

Backpack set alight on steps of Jewish center in Brooklyn over Yom Kippur

An unidentified man was seen rummaging through the backpack and setting it on fire.

European Jewish students hold vigil for Halle in Brussels

“We were also moved by the show of strength and solidarity throughout Germany and would like to bring this spirit of unity to Brussels, to say no to hate and fear together, in the heart of the EU"

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and U.S.

See Shabbat times for your area.

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