The Jerusalem Post Archive

5 October 2025
Heavy metal peace in the Mideast: Orphaned Land frontman asks if unity through music can survive

Kobi Farhi talks to the Post ahead of the launch of his autobiographical new book, "Good Night, Orphaned Land."

IDF kills Hamas commander who played 'significant role' in planning Oct. 7 massacre

The IDF has been active east of the Yellow Line in northern Gaza throughout the month of January, dismantling terrorist infrastructure and targeting known terrorists.

Why falafel is at the heart of Israel’s 'Operation Dugo' Holocaust remembrance

Operation Dugo grew out of David “Dugo” Leitner’s personal tradition of eating falafel every January 18, the date linked to the start of the Auschwitz death marches in 1945.

'For me, it was my Holocaust': Caitlyn Jenner on visiting October 7 communities in Israel

In recent years Jenner has been active in political commentary and public advocacy, including vocal statements about Israel.

Shin Bet agent who worked with 'Son of Hamas' also foiled a plot to assassinate PM - interview

"You have to understand, Gaza is not the West Bank. Recruiting and activating people in Gaza is a very, very difficult thing."

New study reveals how the brain prepares facial expressions before we move

Every time we show facial gestures, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating an intricate performance.

Israeli researchers develop SafeWax coating that could cut pesticide use by 50%

The team concluded that SafeWax is “an innovative technology with the potential to become a breakthrough in the field of sustainable crop protection.”

History is happening in 'Israel Valley, The Technology Shield of Innovation' - book excerpt

'The geographical and academic proximity of hi-tech, venture capital, and young entrepreneurs underpins one of Israel’s recipes for success.'

'Give us back our Australia': Post-Bondi massacre, Jews send a message to the world - opinion

What happened at Bondi was an assault on the idea that free societies can remain free if they abandon the values that sustain them.

A Jewish speaker, a new mayor, and a signal to New York’s Jews - opinion

I still believe New York can choose life over death, courage over fear, and unity over the easy politics of scapegoating. But that choice begins with what you decide to protect on your first day.

What is Zionism? World’s most misunderstood movement still matters - opinion

Zionism has faded into symbolism, and recovering its original purpose is essential for the Jewish future.

Dangerous game: Netanyahu risks Israel’s security to save coalition with draft deal - editorial

Everyday, middle-of-the-road Israelis agree: playing politics with the country’s security is wrong and dangerous.

Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland

Those tariffs would increase to 25% on June 1 and would continue until a deal was reached for the US to purchase Greenland, Trump wrote.

Learning Hebrew in bomb shelters: How Dnipro Jewry endures Russian invasion

The war opened new opportunities for Dnipro's Jews to reconnect to Judaism, finding purpose and hope amid the missile barrages.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mobilizes National Guard amid ongoing anti-ICE protests

Minnesota National Guard spokesperson Army Maj. Andrea Tsuchiya confirmed the Guard's mobilzation in a statement to CNN.

Guatemalan inmates riot at three prisons, taking 46 people hostage

Inmates, some wearing jumpsuits but most in tank tops and shorts, their faces covered by masks improvised with pieces of clothing, watched from above, perched in the prison's patrol towers.

Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued

In state capital Sydney, Australia's largest city, residents and holidaymakers were evacuated late on Saturday after dangerous flooding hit the low-lying suburb of Narrabeen, authorities said.

The only all-Jewish town outside Israel hides in Azerbaijan’s mountains

Unlike many Jewish communities across the Soviet Union, the Jews of the Caucasus managed to preserve their identity. Shabbat was kept quietly, Judaism lived on discreetly.

A slow journey through France’s Loire Valley: Chateaux, wine, and quiet beauty

Choosing which Loire Valley châteaux to visit is both a delightful and challenging dilemma, one that quickly becomes overwhelming. There are 300 châteaux in total, and about 100 open to the public.

Trump administration demands countries pay $1B for permananent spot on BoP - Bloomberg

Leaders from more than 60 countries have been invited to serve on the Gaza Board of Peace.

Hamas economy expert: Lindsey Graham's warning exposes gap between Arab rhetoric and reality

Ofer emphasized that Graham’s remarks represent a sharp shift in the usual approach to dealing with Arab states.

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