The Jerusalem Post Archive

11 October 2022
As COVID-related shutdowns pass, Christians pilgrims return to Israel

The presence of thousands of non-Jews who have come to Jerusalem for the holiday enables us to come closer to the true fulfillment of Sukkot.

Holocaust denial online is on the rise -Opinion

When checking social media, it is no longer surprising to find comments denying or distorting the facts of the Holocaust.

The future of TV Channel 14 -opinion

Channel 14’s claim that its conduct is no different from that of channels 11, 12 and 13 is little more than feigned naivety.

The University of Toronto has an antisemitism problem -opinion

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s failure to push back against antisemitism in the present makes the University of Toronto’s apology for the past less credible and sincere.

Why won't Dr. Mehmet Oz publicly acknowledge the Armenian genocide? -opinion

Could you imagine the Jewish community tolerating a candidate with dual German citizenship who equivocated on whether or not the Holocaust occurred?

Gen Z are standing up to Iran's Regime -opinion

Gen Z’s mass reaction to what they perceived as the state-sponsored killing of one of their own, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, was not their first clash with authority.

Is Israel really a home for all Jews? -opinion

We are all necessary components of Am Yisrael, the people of Israel. As the saying goes, “A Jew is a Jew is a Jew.” So why does the State of Israel favor one kind of Jew over the rest?

Israel is the key to the Jewish future -opinion

Masa offers young Jewish adults the opportunity to participate in long-term, immersive programs in Israel where they can live like a local while working, studying, teaching, or volunteering.

Legendary pop band Police get some Irish jazzy Jaffa joy

Cork, Ireland-based Dunlea is one of the stars at this year’s International Jaffa Jazz Festival, the seventh edition of which takes place at ZOA House in Tel Aviv October 13-15.

Elon Gold is making comedy a holy mission during Comedy for Koby tour

Comedy for Koby is a stand-up tour run by the Koby Mandell Foundation, founded following the terrorist murder of 13-year-old Koby Mandell in 2002.

The Palestinians must lay down their weapons to achieve peace - editorial

It was the late Golda Meir – Israel’s prime minister 49 years ago – who famously said, “If the Arabs put down their weapons today, there would be no more violence."

US airports targeted by suspected Russian cyberattacks

Over 12 different airport websites were affected by 14 different cyberattacks throughout the day on Monday.

Iran racing to expand enrichment at underground plant - IAEA report
Biden congratulates Lapid on maritime border deal

"We have preserved Israel's security interests, we are on our way to a historic agreement," Yair Lapid's national security adviser says.

Why is this 19th century woman holding a smartphone?

The woman appears to be scrolling through her smartphone during her walk. Of course, that cannot be the case as the painting is from 1860.

'After winter, the end of the conflict will begin' - Ukrainian official

According to the intelligence updates from the British Ministry of Defence, Russian forces have been suffering heavy casualties for months.

Sanctioned Russian oligarch’s $500m megayacht docks in Hong Kong

A 500-foot, $500 million yacht belonging to Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov is the latest Russian megayacht to make headlines.

Trying to lose weight? These are the hours when it is recommended to eat

A pair of studies have pointed to eating earlier and less frequently as ways to keep your weight down and healthy.

USA DoD: Standardization will help Ukraine defense

Undersecretary LaPlante explained his reasoning in terms of interchangeable parts. He pointed out that the 155 mm artillery rounds for the M-777 howitzer should all be interchangeable.

Many US drivers treat partially automated cars as self-driving - study

The IIHS study of 600 active users found that 53% of Super Cruise, 42% of Autopilot and 12% of ProPILOT Assist owners "said that they were comfortable treating their vehicles as fully self-driving."

Russia to respond to growing Western involvement in Ukraine - report
Over 200 stranded pilot whales die on Pacific Ocean's remote Pitt Island

The Chatham Island stranding occurred on Saturday, and also involved surviving pilot whales being euthanized.

Operation Break the Wave: Ten arrested across West Bank overnight
When will North Korea test its nuclear weapon? - explainer

North Korea is a particularly difficult target for US and other foreign spies, who have been caught off guard before by some of the country's advances.

Five French nationals are currently held in Iran
Candace Owens defends Kanye West, says tweet about Jews wasn't antisemitic

Owens defended Kanye West on an episode of her political talk show, saying that "honest people" knew that he wasn't actually being antisemitic.

Small and medium Ukrainian business have shown remarkable resilience in face of war

70% of Ukrainian SMBs have continued to operate and 38% intend to hire more staff this year.

NHS to investigate health inequalities in UK Jewish community

A year-long investigation will examine NHS engagement with Jewish communities, investigating the barriers and blind spots that may be preventing the communication of key public health messages.

PM Lapid to convene security council over Lebanon maritime border deal
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Former lone soldier David Morel seriously injured in Shuafat terror attack

The 30-year-old civilian security guard moved to Israel from Brazil in 2017, serving in the IDF before taking a job as a security guard at checkpoints.

Lebanon's Hezbollah green-lights maritime border deal with Israel
Belarus says joint troop deployment with Russia on border is defensive measure
Manhunt continues for killer of IDF soldier Ido Baruch

Comes days after soldier killed near Jerusalem. New terrorist group - Lion's Den - claims responsibility for attack.

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, other celebrities respond to Kanye West's antisemitic tweet

"It's just abhorrent," Curtis said. "I hope he gets help. I hope his children get help from him."

North Korea, Iran emboldened by Russia nuke threats - analysis

Countries like Iran are emboldened because Western commentators have often adopted a narrative of fear regarding Russia’s threats to use nuclear weapons.

Russian strike on Ukraine's Lviv hits power supply, mayor says
Iran racing to expand enrichment at underground plant, IAEA report shows

Those seven cascades, one of IR-4 centrifuges and six of IR-2m machines, were fully installed but not yet enriching, Monday's report said.

Interior Min. Ayelet Shaked to grant entry to Russians with Israeli spouses
Sergei Lavrov: US de facto involved in Ukraine war

Lavrov also said on Tuesday that Russia will not turn down a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden at a forthcoming G20 meeting.

Fears grow over reports that Iran is massacring Kurds in Sanandaj

Recent reports say that Iran has dispatched masses of security forces to Sanandaj and that there are fears that people are being massacred.

Kremlin says Putin to discuss Ukraine with Erdogan on Thursday
Jewish comedian attacked by Trump supporter during stand-up show

The beer narrowly missed Elias, after which she picked it up and chugged from the can to applause from the audience.

Russia's financial monitoring agency adds Meta to 'extremists' list

A Moscow court in June rejected an appeal by Meta - the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp - after it was found guilty of "extremist activity" in Russia in March.

UAE-Russia ties will be in US spotlight after Saudi controversy -analysis

The overall perception is that US-Saudi relations are not doing well, which could impact the UAE and other countries.

Want less stress in your life? Eat with your family - survey

A survey conducted by the American Heart Association showed that nearly all the participants reported lower levels of stress in their families when they eat dinner together.

Russia kidnapped deputy head of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Ukraine says
Lebanon gas deal is suitcases of cash to Hamas all over again - comment

Lapid's government is going to pay Hezbollah to be quiet even after taking pride in stopping Netanyahu from allowing Qatar to send cash to Hamas.

Turmoil, inner fighting in Likud campaign, source says

Netanyahu is facing internal criticism from campaign employees and volunteers for ignoring the party's grassroots campaign.

President Zelensky asks G7 for air defense weapons after Russian strikes

US President Joe Biden and other G7 leaders met virtually to discuss what more they can do to support Ukraine and listened to Zelenskiy, who has called air defense systems his "number 1 priority."

'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' but chocolate can too - study

According to a Japanese study, moderation in all things - including chocolate and apples - can produce multiple health benefits.

Oil workers join Iran protests: 'We'll destroy everything we built'

Oil worker strikes were pivotal in the Islamic Revolution of 1979 which led to the fall of the Shah.

6,000-year-old skull found in Taiwan may confirm ancient local legends

In Taiwan, there have been stories passed down through the generations about an ancient tribe of short, dark-skinned people that once lived in mountainous parts of the island.

Hamas threatens to join forces 'soon' with West Bank violence
Ayelet Shaked and other politicians clash over Lebanon deal

Ministers and MKs from both sides have commented on the upcoming maritime border agreement with Lebanon.

Taiwan defines Chinese drone incursions as 'first strike' scenario

Taiwan had repeatedly complained of harassment by drones coming from China and flying right up to the Kinmen islands, which have been taking place as Beijing stages military drills around Taiwan.

IRGC claims to arrest Mossad spy in central Iran

An Iranian judiciary official claimed that the suspect was planning to carry out "anti-security measures" in the area.

New York man vandalizes a Chabad sukkah on the Upper East Side

Rabbi Uriel Zigler told CBS New York, that despite what the man did, he would still invite the man to "share a meal, a hug and spread love."

Ukraine receives IRIS-T air defense system from Germany

The ground-based anti-aircraft system is primarily intended to protect civilian populations by repelling air attacks by the Russian Military.

G7 leaders: will hold Putin to account for 'indiscriminate attacks'
Body of Israeli killed in Ukraine returned in prisoner exchange with Russia

At the age of 16, Fialka moved to Israel and served in the IDF, participating in the battles of the second Lebanon war in 2006.

France to step up military presence in eastern Europe
'A holiday turned into sad, painful day' - Lapid mourns soldier Ido Baruch

Sayeret Givati soldier Ido Baruch succumbed to his wounds after a drive-by shooting in the West Bank.

Israeli-Russian billionaire Yuri Milner renounces Russian citizenship

Russian-Israeli billionaire philanthropist Yuri Milner renounced his citizenship with Russia after he left Russia in 2014.

Biden reevaluating US relationship with Saudis after OPEC decision

The reaction on the Hill is a result of bipartisan frustrations over Saudi Arabia's support for the OPEC+ decision, which helps Putin in the midst of the war against Ukraine.

UNHRC gets 14 new members – including 3 that don’t recognize Israel

The vote for new UNHRC members is held annually in a secret ballot by the 193-member General Assembly in New York, with a third of the council’s membership rotating every year.

Netanyahu-led bloc failing to reach 61 seats in new polls

Two new polls found that the bloc led by Benjamin Netanyahu will be unable to form a coalition after the elections.

Israel's gas deal is not suitcases of cash and not a surrender -comment

Here is one suggestion – as neither economic nor security, since what this deal really brings together is an accumulation of diplomatic, security and economic interests.

What is in the Israel-Lebanon maritime border agreement?

Israel will receive written guarantees from the US, including a commitment to Israel's security, sources involved in the negotiations said.

IDF downs Hamas quadcopter over northern Gaza Strip
Settler leader: We will bring millions of Jews to the West Bank

Dagan accused the government of not doing enough to halt the violence, including restoring roadblocks that had been taken down to allow Palestinians freedom of movement.

Nasrallah: We're facing crucial hours in maritime border talks

The Hezbollah leader stressed that a deal will only be considered as final once it is actually signed in Naqoura.

Maccabi tops Hapoel in explosive TA derby

Yellow-and-blue atop the table after Bnei Reineh upsets Maccabi Haifa • Both Jerusalem clubs lose.

David Schwimmer condemns the rise of antisemitism, criticizes Kanye West

David Schwimmer joins the other Hollywood celebrities in calling out Kanye West's antisemitism in a new Instagram post.

Lions' Den terrorist group warns Israel of 'surprises' in coming hours
US restricts visas to Taliban, others over repression of Afghan women
Biden: Putin is a 'rational actor,' unlikely to use nuclear weapons

NATO is considering convening a virtual summit of the alliance to consider its response to Russia's nuclear threats * missile strikes on Tuesday killed seven people in the town of Zaporizhzhia.

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