The Jerusalem Post Archive

11 November 2018
Netanyahu joins world leaders marking 100th anniversary of WWI in Paris

Starting on Sunday, France is holding a Peace Forum, a massive three-day international event that ends Tuesday and includes world leaders and civic society.

One killed in Kuwait floods
Polish leaders to participate in march with far-right groups
Netanyahu: Submarine Case contains 'the most absurd arguments'
Thousands, unbowed by stabbing attack, mark WWI armistice in Melbourne
Death toll in California fire rises to 23 as 14 more bodies found
Netanyahu lands in Paris
Abbas vows to continue paying prisoners and their families

Abbas said the Palestinians were capable of facing “all liquidationist schemes and conspiracies that are being concocted against their national cause.”

Police arrests 27 Kafr Manda residents following Saturday riot
NGO rescinds award to U.S. Women's March due to antisemitism

Social democrats accused US Palestinian activist Linda Sarsour of antisemitism.

London event for Jewish victims disrupted by Arab shouts to kill Jews

The cry relates to an event in the seventh century when Muslims massacred and expelled Jews from the town of Khaybar.

Malibu Jewish camp damaged by California wildfires

The Malibu Shalom Institute reported damages to its buildings by a fire that claimed the lives of 25 people.

Liberman: Bennett supports Qatari funds and fuel to Hamas
Netanyahu defends allowing Qatari funds to Gaza

“We held serious discussions. It’s a question of alternatives,” he said of the deal.

Liberman and Bennett trade barbs over Qatari funds to Gaza

Bennett strongly criticized the transfer of $15m. to Gaza from Qatar, meant for humanitarian use and fuel, calling it mafia-style “protection money”.

Turkish air strike 'neutralizes' 14 Kurdish militants in Iraq
‘Sa’ar bill’ blocking Netanyahu rival put on hold

The bill would prevent the president from choosing someone who is not a party leader to form a government.

Trump discusses Khashoggi response with Turkey's Erdogan
Gaza border communities call to end incendiary balloon terror
Topless female protester runs at Trump's motorcade

The woman appeared to be a member of Femen, a radical feminist activist group that is based in Paris.

Yair Netanyahu sues former driver over NIS 1 m. for secret recording

Netanyahu said in his claim the recording was an invasion of his privacy and, as Rozen was not taking part in the conversation, he had no right to record him.

Berkovitch considers legal action after Deri calls him 'devil's recruit'

Minister of the Interior and Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri launched a fierce attack against Lion's rival during a party meeting in Tel Aviv.

In the Middle East, WWI centenary is reminder of continuing conflict

Millions in Middle East suffered in WWI, but region largely shrugs off centenary. A look at what happened in 1918 and after.

Alibaba Singles' Day smashes $25 bln sales record
Akunis defends himself at High Court after legal adviser refuses

The court made the highly unusual move of allowing Akunis to present his own case, instead of having his ministry’s legal adviser do so, despite the latter’s staunch opposition.

Report: Russia's Putin seeks to restore Cold War-era missile treaty with U.S.
Iran arrests Foreign Ministry official for spying
Sarah Silverman plays H-O-R-S-E with clergy members

Sarah Silverman set out to find out the answer on her show “I Love You, America.”

IsraAID honored for Puerto Rico disaster relief

Israel was the only country outside the US that took part in a conference of NY Latino political leadership on the crisis in Puerto Rico.

Writing as a Form of Grandparenting
Pittsburgh
Report: Putin says he talked to Trump in Paris
Netanyahu speaks at press conference in Paris

Both US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will also be in Paris.

Pittsburgh (Part One)
Netanyahu, Putin talk in Paris for first time since downed plane

Initially there was a scheduled meeting between the two men to formally meet in Paris, but then it was canceled.

Thousands to attend flagship Israeli homeland security, cyber conference

Alongside the keynote addresses and panels will be a large exhibition showcasing an extensive array of innovative technologies designed by 170 Israeli companies.

A documentary with a cinematic call to action

New documentary ‘Restoring Tomorrow’ is not only about a Jewish community restoring its former glory; it’s also a director’s plea to the audience to become a force for change.

Good old-fashioned music draws movie audiences

Musicals predicted to be top contenders leading into Oscar season.

Report: Putin did not discuss nuclear arms pact with Trump
Man allegedly posed as underwear company owner to get womens' nude photos

Police provided screenshots of several conversations the suspect had with his victims.

Iraq urges U.S. to consider its position in talks on Iran sanctions
IDF turns over 120 files concerning disappearance of Yemenite children to Knesset committee

"It is not only important for families to know how and to whom the medical experiments were carried out, it is important for everyone," MK Nurit Koren, the committee chairman said.

Abbas eyeing 'decisive decisions' in relations with Hamas, Israel and U.S.

“We won’t be afraid, and no one should blame us,” the PA president said in reference to the anticipated decisions.

Macron, Merkel defend multilaterism as Trump avoids peace forum
Avi Gabbay attacks Netanyahu's no solution claim about Gaza
Polish leaders hold joint march with far right groups

Some marchers in Warsaw chanted: "Away with the EU" but there was no sign of white supremacist banners visible at last year's march.

Foreign Ministry honors rabbi for Jewish-Christian interfaith work

The award was presented to Scheinberg by Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely in the presence of Pastor John Hagee, head of an evangelical megachurch.

The first reading of the ‘Loyalty in Culture Bill’

According to Minister of Culture and Sport Miri Regev, the amendment is needed because under the existing law the means that the Minister of Finance has to implement this provision are insufficient.

November 12, 2018: Protection Money

Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.

Playing with fire

Palestinians along the border with Gaza began using kites attached to incendiary devices as a simple but devastating weapon.

Moving past Pittsburgh the Jewish way

The Jewish Orthodox victims, calling the riots a “pogrom,” also found others to blame, most notably David Dinkins.

In the wake of the slaughter at a Pittsburgh synagogue

When we as Jews or as a people experience such a shocking event, we are required not to seek reasons and justifications, but rather to internalize the event and change our lives.

Egyptian court adds Islamist group to terrorism list
Agudat Yisrael still stalling on endorsement in J’lem mayoral race

Meanwhile, Shas chairman and Interior Minister Arye Deri caused controversy by seemingly referring to Berkowitz as “the devil” in a speech he gave last week.

Report: IDF strikes targets in southern Gaza
Report: 13 Sri Lankan asylum seekers imprisoned in Israel

Lawyers say their lives were at risk; PIBA says they came for work.

Hamas spokesman denounces the IDF attack on Gaza as a 'cowardly' operation
Netanyahu: 'A peace deal with Hamas, is like one with ISIS'

“I don’t have a solution for ISIS or Iran that wants to destroy us,” Netanyahu said.

Rocket sirens sound throughout southern Israel after IDF strikes Gaza
IDF orders changing of flight patterns to Ben Gurion Airport in light of security situation
Classes canceled, trains closed in southern Israel as 17 rockets fired from Gaza

17 rockets were fired at Israel's south, of which three were intercepted, during overnight hours and train stations in Sderot, Ofakim, Netivot and other Gaza border communities were closed on Monday.

Netanyahu cuts Paris trip short to return in light of Gaza situation
What brought Gaza to a knife edge?

What comes out of all of the debates over the last months is that many people want to talk tough, but no one wants a real conflict. Hamas knows that and also doesn’t want a conflict.

Religion and the city: A complicated relationship in Israel

Israel is 70 years old, but in many domains the regulation of the relationship between religion and state predates independence.

Wings of Eagles: Israel’s multiple airlifts and sealifts

Seventy years after their launch, Israel’s multiple airlifts and sealifts of distressed Jews defy modern immigration’s increasingly troubled course.

Following the secrets of the Sefunim Cave and Stream

Apart from the beauty of the trail itself, the hike offers many surprises. The most beautiful among them is the Sefunim Cave.

VOICES FROM THE ARAB PRESS: Is Israel the biggest loser?

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

Poliwansky of Edinburgh: the story of a Highland regiment fighter

November 11 marks the centenary of the World War I armistice that ended fighting. The writer tells the story of her father, who fought in a Highland regiment.

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