The Jerusalem Post Archive

10 November 2018
A soldier's diary of serving on the Gaza border

A former soldier reflects on life near the Gaza border.

Meet the veterinarian at Jerusalem's new aquarium

Dr. Elizabeth Kaufman has worked at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo for the past 25 years.

International event 'Dance for Kindness' to be launched in Jerusalem

Dance for Kindness provides an opportunity for us all to come together in unison and recognize that we can unite around something even though we don’t agree about everything.

Healthy fast-casual eateries boom in Tel Aviv

Time for McDonald’s to be scared.

Beit Shemesh: Elections remind the city of the women it had erased

This revolution [the election of Dr. Aliza Bloch] is proof positive that most people want a life out from under the thumb of extremists.

Israeli countermeasures to help U.S. prevent mass shootings

With America and world Jewry still reeling from the Pittsburgh massacre, developments are under way in the Start-up Nation to help prevent or at least mitigate the next shooting spree.

Jewish Americans are now the face of Trump resistance

79% of Jewish voters chose Democrats, only 17% supported Republicans. Down nearly 10% in two short, if eventful years.

The guessing game: Will Israel have early elections?

The government remaining intact and the country holding its first election on time since 1988 remain a possibility.

Sharansky tells 'Post' about national, religious values in Western world

Natan Sharansky discusses the resurgence of national identity around the globe, Europe’s populist parties, Israel and the Diaspora, Donald Trump and the Pittsburgh synagogue attack

Elections in Jerusalem: The run-off is brewing

Some of the most interesting developments are taking place in the haredi sector, where apparently something of a rebellion is brewing.

New faces around the table of Jerusalem's city council

This is how Jerusalem voted.

Five dead in California wildfire as second blaze forces Malibu evacuation
U.S. may halt refueling of aircraft from Saudi-led coalition
Melbourne attack had links to Islamic State
Nine killed in California wildfire
Senate Democrats weigh lawsuit over Trump Justice Dept appointment
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources to visit Israel

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Francis R. Fannon to visit Israel and Egypt.

'With Netanyau - the country goes under,' claims Tel-Aviv installation

A submarine-like sculpture was placed in Habima Square in Tel-Aviv on Saturday claiming the Prime Minister is leading the country poorly.

Riot in Kafr Manda, 26 people arrested by police
Report: Hamas delegation to visit Egypt
Report: Israel, Qatar agree on a Gaza-Cyprus sea-route

Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reports that the sea-passage will be monitored by international forces.

U.S. and others denounce dissolution of Sri Lanka parliament
Trump, arriving in Paris, lashes out at Macron over defense remarks

Arriving in Paris for a World War One Armistice Day centenary celebration, Trump fired off a note on Twitter saying Macron had just "suggested that Europe build its own military."

Trump: "gross mismanagement of forests" to blame for California fires
Report: No way to reach the three Israelis in Wadi Rum, Jordan
Trump: Gross mismanagement to blame for wildfires

Thousands of buildings have been burned down by the deadly Camp Fire in the north of California, making it one of the most destructive in California history.

Rouhani says new U.S. sanctions have no effect on Iran economy

"The sanctions have had no impact on our economy because America had already used all the weapons at its disposal and there was nothing new to use against us," Rouhani said.

MK Ben-Reuven: Israel must continue to fight to get Iran out of Syria
Heavy flooding in Jordan: 12 killed, 3 Israeli tourists missing

Heavy rains and flooding killed at least twelve people in Jordan, more than 3,700 tourists evacuated.

Trump arrives in Paris ahead of WWI commemoration ceremony

Trump is in Paris this weekend to bolster the US-European alliance at commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One.

Israeli start-up launches humanless customer service

Raanana-based start-up 7twenty aims to transform the customer service experience to benefit both individuals and enterprises, and is already empowering more than 350 enterprises across Europe.

Turkish air strikes "neutralize" 15 Kurdish militants in Iraq
U.S. ends Yemen war support as pressure builds on Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, already under scrutiny for civilian deaths in Yemen air strikes, is facing global furore and potential sanctions over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Trump says wants "strong Europe," but more defense cost-sharing
U.S., Saudi Arabia and others listened to Khashoggi tapes, Erdogan says
Turkey's President Erdogan says may meet U.S. President Trump in Paris
Turkish armory explosion kills seven soldiers
Trump, Macron agree on defense after "insulting" European army spat
Palestinian sets greenhouse on fire after infiltrating into Israel

Firefighting teams were called to the scene to extinguish the flames. There were no casualties. One Palestinian killed during weekly protests along Gaza fence.

Hezbollah says will respond to any Israeli attack on Lebanon
Hezbollah leader: We will respond to any attack on Lebanon

“I salute the families of the martyrs,” Nasrallah said. “Thanks to martyrs’ sacrifices, the resistance has achieved all its victories

U.S. ends refueling support in Yemen as pressure builds on Saudi Arabia
Crews battle California blazes, including state's most destructive
Netanyahu turns to Twitter to condemn antisemitic attack in Hod HaShahron
Erdogan: Turkey gave Khashoggi tapes to European nations
‘Washington Post’ slammed for op-ed by antisemitic Houthi leader

“Freedom of speech is one thing, but with The Washington Post giving a platform to Houthis, a deeply anti-Western and antisemitic terrorist group” wrote Ghanem Nuseibeh.

Iran army official: Any war Zionists start will lead to them being erased

Brig.-Gen. Hossein Salami also claimed that Iran was improving its ballistic missiles.

Meet Kazakhstan's ambassador to Israel – Doulat Kuanyshev

A veteran diplomat from a country that promotes acceptance of others.

Syria protests to U.N. over U.S.-led coalition air strike
Unlike Obama, Trump should not be misled by Iran’s reformists

In July 2015, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, was signed by Iran and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

The technological superior as a grand strategy

So far so good, but bringing in an enormous amount of tourism without grand branding strategic action is like doing only half of the work.

Building Israel through hope and inclusion

Shalva is a story of inspiration and opportunity born out of tragedy. My second son, Yossi, was injured at the age of 11 months by a faulty vaccination and was rendered blind and deaf.

20 Israelis rescued from flash floods in Negev

Police repeatedly called on the the public to refrain from traveling to the area.

Florida to hold machine recount of tight U.S. Senate elections
Freedom is not with the Rabbinical Court

Freedom is not with the Rabbinical Court – but in the hands of the husband and his father.

Clean house

“Every Jewish mother should know that she has entrusted the life of her son in the hands of worthy commanders,” Israel’s founding father said.

A new proposal for the Gaza Strip

The plan is based around a simple idea: Establish an Israeli desalination plant, built on Israeli land, funded by Saudi Arabia, the Europeans and others, that provides clean water to Gaza.

The way we were – and are Women in Theater’s ‘Our Town’ resonates with us today

“The idea that we get caught up with distractions and lose sight of what matters most is certainly as relevant today as when the play was written. Perhaps even more so.”

To ensure sovereignty all of Jerusalem needs protection

Gheith was recently promoted to governor of the Jerusalem District in the PA, no doubt as a reward for his efforts in mobilizing Jerusalem residents against Israeli sovereignty for over a decade.

Composer Nimrod Borenstein aspires for perfection at premiere

Borenstein was born into the family of renowned artist Alec Borenstein, whose parents moved to France when their only child was just three years old.

Trump to award Miriam Adelson highest civilian honor

The award was established by former US president John F. Kennedy and complements the nation’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor.

Sacred chants from the Moroccan coast enchant Jerusalem audience
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ glosses over Mercury’s roots and religion

Mercury’s ethnicity has been debated at length since his death at age 45 in 1991 of AIDS-related complications.

Family of car crash victim denies deceased's involvement in land sales

The denial came after angry residents of east Jerusalem refused to hold a funeral for Qirresh on the pretext that he had been involved in the sale of an Arab-owned house to Jews.

Grapevine: A successful revolution

Though a sincere friend of the Jewish people, Balfour is far from happy with some of Israel’s policies, and had intended to mention this in his speech, but a friend counseled him against it.

The contradictory nature of IRGC claims
What the capture of Beersheba in 1917 taught me about Isaac

Still, why did the Torah provide a long narrative about Isaac and his interaction with the Philistines over the wells?

Senate, governor races vote recount ordered in Florida
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