The Jerusalem Post Archive

10 November 2017
Analysis: Netanyahu's Trumpian politics

"Unlike Trump, Netanyahu is a master politician. So what is he up to? Netanyahu has clearly noted that Trump’s tactics are working. Those who attack Trump seem not to survive."

Prickly politics at the nail salon is an unwelcome nail-biter
The Best Diet According to Registered Dietitians
Indian special forces in Israel to train with the IDF's most elite units

Defense ties between Israel and India have grown in the past few years, with Delhi becoming a major purchaser of Israeli military hardware.

Ex-CIA director Woolsey explains why Iran needs to be taken down a notch

"The hell with proportionality."

TRADITION TODAY: Let my people go!

Dedicated to the memory of Prof. Arkady and Mrs. Helen Mai – two brave souls whom I first met in Moscow in 1977 and then, several years later, welcomed to Jerusalem.

Is the Patel scandal really about the British government, or Israel?

One has to ask if Patel had secretly met with officials in the Netherlands, would anyone care?

Director fights to air terrorism documentary on TV

Swedish broadcaster canceled agreement due to Israelis in film, says filmmaker Bo Persson.

Finding meaning through music
Our World: Hotovely and the iceberg

The vast majority of American Jews support Israel. It wouldn’t do for pro-BDS Hillel directors to parade their hostility to the Jewish state in public.

Voices from the Arab press

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Editor's Notes: The end of the consiglieres

If Shimron was Netanyahu’s personal “interior minister,” Molcho was his “foreign minister,” and far more than that.

Want to kvetch? Israel just made it easier

As part of a special initiative launched by the Prime Minister’s Office, gov.il was officially launched to make it easier to apply for permits and submit complaints at some government ministries.

Beduin dig in against government’s intention to crack down on polygamy

Polygamy has been illegal in Israel since 1977, but in practice, authorities have looked the other way. Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked has spearheaded a cabinet plan against it.

Winter offers an olive branch Olives are integral to our past and present

If you’re in the mood to take a walk among olive trees, read this.

Lookin’ good

Want to try your hand at Victoria Beckham’s makeup, pamper your hair with North African oils or cook like the Italians? Take advantage of the new products and services offered in November.

Wine talk: Kosher cosmopolitan

Kosher wine becomes a participation sport on social media.

PASCALE’S KITCHEN: Cookies, cookies, cookies

Ultimate cookie recipes.

Maccabi Tel Aviv impressively overcomes Real test

Yellow-and-blue beats one of the Euroleague favorites

Casspi gaining confidence, comfort level with Warriors

The 29-year-old Israeli forward had his best game for the team since joining in the summer on Wednesday night, posting 13 points, three rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist.

Israel’s Sasson lands in Morocco for judo marquee

Israel’s bronze medalist from the Rio Olympics received official confirmation regarding his participation on Thursday.

Analysis: Is submarines corruption probe closing in on Netanyahu?

Can he continue to remain a non-suspect when so many of his close advisers are getting deeper and deeper into the scandal?

Letters to Oskar Schindler from Jews he saved to be auctioned

“Although I never actually met you, it is an honor and privilege, as a spiritual heir to those whom you saved, to wish you a very happy and healthy birthday,” one of the letters reads.

Venezuelan government and opposition to resume dialogue effort
Japan to build radar stations for the Philippines to counter piracy surge
Islamist militants kill six soldiers in southern Philippines
Trump arrives in Vietnam for summit of Asia-Pacific leaders
Five women detail sexual misconduct claims against US comedian Louis C.K.
EU to preserve Iran nuclear deal
A prison for princes: The Ritz-Carlton's Saudi Arabian scandal

Dozens of royal family members, officials and business executives have been detained in the lavish property.

Holocaust survivor leaves behind a 40 million dollar love story

A fortune. A will. A long lost love.

Moscow getting contradictory signals from USA on Putin-Trump meeting
Report: France believes Lebanon's Hariri free of movements in Saudi
Rivlin to address Israeli expats in Los Angeles

President Reuven Rivlin makes the trip against the backdrop of the recent rift in relations between Israel and Diaspora Jewry, as well his concerns about the resurgence of antisemitism world-wide.

Two suspects arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport for human trafficking
Trump brings tough trade message in vision for Asia
Coach Katsikaris sacked by Hapoel Jerusalem; Maor promoted

The mistakes Hapoel and Katsikaris made in building the roster during the summer put the Greek coach in a difficult position from the start and matters quickly deteriorated.

Hezbollah media: ISIS leader Baghdadi was reported in Syrian town
Jewish woman, 70, attacked in London by assailant shouting ‘Jew’ in Polish

The male attacker smashed her head into a brick wall while shouting “Zyd” during the attack.

Media: Turkey detains 100 Islamic State suspects
Hezbollah media: ISIS leader Baghdadi was reported in Syrian town

Syria's army declared victory over Islamic State on Thursday, saying its capture of the jihadists' last town in the country marked the collapse of their three-year, hard-line reign in the region.

UNICEF: Yemen set to run out of fuel and vaccines in a month
Written agreement for NIS 800 million to West Bank security ends hunger strike

"This is a historic agreement. The new roads will upgrade security and change the West Bank for the better."

Vatican urges dialog, consultation over nuclear threats
Report: Lebanon's Aoun concerned at Hariri situation
Lebanon's Aoun tells Saudi envoy Hariri must return
Report: Saudi-led coalition reopens Yemeni al-Wadea border crossing
Report: ISIS takes back half of Syrian town from Syrian army, allies
Germany: No evidence Saudi Arabia detaining Hariri
Lebanon support group urges Lebanon to be shielded from regional tensions
US-led coalition does not have 'releasable information' Baghdadi
Abe says agreed with Putin to implement UN sanctions on North Korea
Pope says world should condemn 'very possession' of nuclear weapons
Stop using double standards against female IDF soldiers

Extremist religious beliefs that women have no place outside of the home bear no relevance to this conversation.

Russian parliament may back law restricting foreign media next week
Lebanon's President Aoun tells Saudi envoy former PM Hariri must return

Riyadh says Hariri, a long-time Saudi ally, is a free man and it had nothing to do with his decision to announce his resignation on Saturday while in Saudi Arabia.

Do we need Aliya Day?

Observing Independence Day, Jerusalem Day and Remembrance Day as real Israelis were among the high points of my family’s first year here and continue to be so.

Report: Putin and Erdogan to use meeting next week to discuss Syria
Jumblatt: Lebanon does not deserve Saudi accusations of war
This week in 60 seconds

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

Israel to embark on diplomatic offensive against Hezbollah/Iran at the UN

International community calls on Hariri to return to Lebanon.

US Air Force: Iran provided capability for missile attacks from Yemen
Jewish Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says team doctor molested her

Aly Raisman competed on the 2012 and 2016 Olympic teams and is the United States' second most decorated female Olympic gymnast.

Middle East tensions loom over Dubai aerospace pageant

Preparations for the Dubai Airshow continue amid mounting pressure over the escalation in the Middle East, in particular in Saudi Arabia and in Lebanon.

EU and Iran defend nuclear deal, under fire from Trump

The US Congress has until mid-December to decide whether to reimpose sanctions lifted by the deal.

Audrey Azoulay overwhelmingly confirmed as UNESCO's new head
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah says Saudi Arabia asked Israel to attack Lebanon
Nasrallah warns Israel not to exploit crisis in Lebanon but says war is 'unlikely'

The leader of the Shi'ite terror organization warns that Saudi Arabia is trying to influence the Jewish state to attack in Lebanon.

Hezbollah leader says Saudi Arabia will fail in Lebanon
France's Audrey Azoulay overwhelmingly confirmed as UNESCO's new head

The Jewish former culture minister said she had "great faith" in UNESCO's ability to "transform the world."

France wants Hariri movements' free, able to play role in Lebanon
Two wanted men injured by Saudi security forces in Qatif
‘Netanyahu urged Obama to bomb Iran’

Ex-US Secretary of State John Kerry reveals that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressured the US administration in the past to nuke Iran, but says he doesn't believe this will solve the problem.

Three hurt after car deliberately rams people in southern France
WATCH: JNF kicks off its national conference

Tune in to catch the national US conference focusing on bringing American Jewry closer to its Israel roots and helping Israel face modern challenges.

It’s Jew vs. Jew as Congress weighs a new definition for antisemitism

A recent congressional hearing on the definition of antisemitism took a heated turn as conflicting opinions on how what 'antisemitic language' is were heard.

Tennessee police net 22 men for seeking sex with girls aged 14 and 16
Mila Kunis says local refused to let her see childhood home in Ukraine

The Jewish actress recently went with husband Ashton Kutcher to a visit in her hometown but when she wanted to see her childhood home she was turned away.

US comedian Louis C.K. says sexual misconduct allegations are true
Germany charges Palestinian with murder of Christians over Temple Mount tensions

The man carried out a lethal stabbing attack at a supermarket in Germany after Israel placed metal detectors at the entrance to Jerusalem's Temple Mount, blaming the country for inaction.

UN report: S.Sudan's government using food as weapon of war
Saudi Arabia says Saudi citizen kidnapped in Lebanon
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