The Jerusalem Post Archive

12 October 2017
Turkey expects visa crisis with US to end soon
At least 23 dead, hundreds missing as California wildfires blaze
Report: Hamas says reached deal with Palestinian rival Fatah
Four other suspects in killing of North Korean Kim Jong Nam named in court
Report: British jihadi "White Widow" killed by US drone
Turkey to close border gates with N.Iraq in coordination with Baghdad, Tehran
Egypt extends state of emergency for three months
Hamas, Fatah agree on Rafah crossing, administrative control handover
UNESCO expresses regret over US departure from organization
Israeli official: Palestinian unity agreement must abide by international terms
UAE terminates diplomatic mission of North Korean ambassador, ends visas
Chile welcomes more than 60 Syrian refugees
Russia regrets US withdrawal from UNESCO, says important projects may suffer
Trump to announce new Iran strategy
Kurdish Red Crescent: Islamic State attacks kill at least 50 in east Syria
As I see it: Modernity starts here, if only the world realized it

The Hebrew Bible planted the seeds of modernity.

Students for Justice in Palestine, unmasked

Studies by Brandeis University and the AMCHA initiative have revealed a direct correlation between BDS activities and a marked rise in antisemitic acts on campuses with large Jewish populations.

Grapevine: 100-plus

This week's social news.

Western Wall unity

Let's keep Western Wall "crises" in perspective.

Zuckerberg's Yom Kippur atonement

Just asking for forgiveness and admitting to having gone astray is only part of the Yom Kippur formula.

Trump should demand an end to the Arab boycott of Israel

As required by US law, the Treasury released a quarterly "list of countries requiring cooperation with an international boycott."

Arab bank and terrorism: Corporate accountability gone awry

Fathers of victims of terror attacks speak out.

I believe

US President Donald Trump, despite his pre-election pro-Israel bluster, has proven to be as much of a disciple to the “50 years haven’t gone by” philosophy as his successors.

Is there a 'new' UNIFIL?

During the past 11 years, Hezbollah has significantly improved its military capabilities in UNIFIL’s area of operation.

Protesting outside a politician's home isn't illegal – it's just immoral

These political home invasions are immoral in democracies encouraging civility and should be avoided by protesters with a conscience.

Donald Trump, Cyrus, has said 'no' to Iran

The president declared that the Iranian regime supports terrorism and exports violence. A move by him now would mark the first step in a process that could result in the resumption of sanctions.

October 13, 2017: Assumptions

I must respectfully challenge his underlying assumptions.

Former Iranian negotiator: 5 things Trump needs to know about Iran

The record of US-Iran negotiations shows that “dual track” policies of pressure and diplomacy are destined to fail.

Polish president seeks to dedicate day to righteous gentiles

Duda honors former members of Zegota, founded to save Jews in Holocaust.

Myanmar army chief: Rohingya Muslims not native, refugee numbers exaggerated

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has described the government operations as "a textbook example of ethnic cleansing."

Pakistan rescues American-Canadian family held by Taliban

The family - including three children - had been held by the Taliban for five years.

Report: Hezbollah militants entered Germany among refugees

Membership for Hezbollah and Hamas in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia has increased since the influx of refugees to the country.

Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba to open Israel R&D center

The Chinese ecommerce giant is opening seven R&D labs around the world including one in Tel Aviv.

Sisense: Instant insights

“The volume of information being produced is just enormous,” says Amir Orad, CEO of the business intelligence technology company Sisense.

Trump will 'decertify' Iran deal, White House tells Republican leaders

Only Republican leaders in Congress were briefed on the president's decision.

A Kaleidoscope of Development and Growth in Azerbaijan – Part I
Viewed from afar
A Kaleidoscope of Development and Growth in Azerbaijan – Part II
Will The Palestinians Ever Play Their Cards Right?
Syria's humanitarian crisis
Predators
Jewish prisoners in Michigan jails sue for kosher foods

The inmates have become the latest in a string of prisoners suing for access to kosher food.

Jewish restitution group upset as Polish legislation overlooks Holocaust

Poland is the only major European country that has not legislated for the restitution of property seized by the Nazis or nationalized by the communist regime.

Israeli officials from the Left and Right praise US departure from UNESCO

Almost immediately after the US announced its withdrawal, Netanyahu instructed the Foreign Ministry to follow suit.

Jewish worshippers in Jerusalem attack Arab-owned shop

The shop was destroyed and a worker injured in riots in the street.

Israel, accused of spying on US at Iran talks, redeemed in Kaspersky findings

Talk of Israel's cybersecurity capbilities continues to unfold in the news surrounding Kaspersky labs.

User-friendly aliya

With French-language help being phased out for immigrants, the task of moving to Israel appears daunting for many.

The Middle East quagmire: Israel’s strategy on Iran, Syria & UNDOF

In 1974, after the Yom Kippur War, Israel and Syria signed the Disengagement Agreement, which was sanctioned by UN Security Council resolutions.

Hamas announces Palestinian unity deal with rival Fatah

The two groups met in Cairo Thursday afternoon.

Israel, U.S. to quit UNESCO citing 'anti-Israel bias'

President Donald Trump has in general been critical of the United Nations and complained about the cost and value to the United States.

Palestinian rivals Fatah, Hamas sign reconciliation accord

The rival parties’ agreement on Thursday came after senior Hamas and Fatah delegations met in Cairo over for two days.

Israeli leaders: Hamas must disarm, or reconciliation means nothing

The Palestinian Authority must not let Hamas continue its terror attacks on Israel.

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