The Jerusalem Post Archive

12 November 2018
IDF officer killed, another wounded in clashes with Hamas in Gaza

Special operation troops exposed leading to firefight with Palestinian militants in Khan Yunis

Additional rocket sirens heard near Gaza border
IDF: Ten rockets launched at Israel by 11:58 p.m.
Analysis: What was the IDF doing in Gaza and is a new war brewing?

What was so important that Israel was willing to endanger the ceasefire for it?

Netanyahu: I'm ready to leave my position but there's no one to replace me

"I am ready to leave my position tomorrow as prime minister, but I have no one to leave the keys with," Netanyahu reportedly said.

British F.M. is first to visit Saudia Arabia since Khashoggi murder
IDF: 17 rockets launched at Israel from Gaza Strip by 5:15 a.m. Monday
Death toll rises to 31 in California's deadly wildfire

Governor Jerry Brown asked US President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster to bolster the emergency response and help residents recover.

Soroka hospital: Soldier injured in Sunday's Israel/Hamas clash is stable
Three train stations closed, school cancelled in Gaza border communities
Netanyahu: People of Israel owe fallen IDF warrior a tremendous debt

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he bows his head following the death of IDF officer M. who was killed during an operation in the Gaza strip Sunday night.

Lieutenant Colonel M. named as IDF officer killed in Gaza operation

Former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz said operations of this sort have been and will continue to be carried out all the time and are important to Israel's safety.

MK Zoabi: The blood of those killed tonight is on Israel's hands
IDF to increase troops near Gaza border, prepared for any situation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returns from France
U.S. navy aircraft crashes in Philippine Sea, both pilots rescued
Myanmar prepares for first Rohingya returnees

20 individuals on a list of potential returnees submitted by Bangladesh have told Reuters they will refuse to go back to northern Rakhine state from where they fled.

Netanyahu to hold security consultations on Gaza

Security consultations will focus on the ongoing cease-fire talks which got a setback after a firebattle between the IDF and Hamas last night.

Hamas: "We taught enemy a lesson, turned their intelligence into a joke."
Arab town engulfed in further riots after local elections

Hundreds of Kfar Manda residents rioted on Sunday evening and police arrested 17 people in Arab-Israeli town after local elections.

REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: What happens when Netanyahu drops everything to return to Israel?

It’s a sharp reminder that when one travels with the prime minister, one’s time is not one’s own.

Suicide bomber attack in Afghan capital Kabul, casualties feared
Figure Out If It's a Pyramid Scheme by Asking the Right Questions

If you plan to buy a multilevel marketing plan, get the details.

ANALYSIS: Netanyahu’s rapid return highlights refusal to appoint a deputy

Every time Netanyahu leaves the country, he appoints someone to take his place. Of late, Regev has been his usual choice, based on her loyalty to Netanyahu.

Mother of wounded IDF officer: It's a miracle I got my son back
Trudeau: Canada has heard Turkish recordings on Khashoggi's killing
Jerusalem council member from Elkin’s party backs Berkovitch for mayor

Agudat Yisrael will likely not publicly back any candidate, senior rabbinical leadership of Degel and Shas to hold prayer rally at Western Wall Monday night.

IDF spokesman lost the narrative on botched Gaza mission

“Loose lips sink ships,” and the way to counter it is with good, trustworthy information to replace the bad.

Minister Bennet visits IDF officer wounded in Gaza strip operation
MK Hasson: Netanyahu is unfit to lead the nation
Israel a key global market for hospitality innovation

"This is the start-up capital. It’s the country that thinks like a start-up. What I think Israel needs is a quality accommodation for a good price."

Can Saudi Arabia compete as Iran flexes its economic muscles in Iraq?

Riyadh and Tehran's competition for influence in the Middle East has in recent years led to Tehran strengthening its allies in Damascus, Beirut and Baghdad.

Lapid: Top Hamas leaders should know they don't enjoy any immunity
Swastikas 'air-dropped' on Chicago student phones during assembly

The incident follows two incidents of racist and anti-Semitic graffiti found on the school’s campus since the beginning of the month.

Status symbol Bentley cars go on sale in Israel

The company is marketing two of its four models: the large Bentayga recreational vehicle and the new Continental GT coupe.

Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy not working, opposition says

Livni said Netanyahu was right to compare Hamas to ISIS in comments he made Sunday, but was wrong in his response to Hamas.

Twitter warns Pakistani rights activists over govt criticism
British police close road in Vauxhall due to abandoned car
Who will host the 2019 Eurovision?

Bar Refaeli, Lior Suchard and Erez Tal are reportedly among those under consideration by KAN.

Turkish official criticizes French minister's comments on Erdogan
WATCH: Jerusalem's First Station dances for kindness

In honor of World Kindness day, hundreds gathered in Jerusalem's First Station for a flash mob.

Gaza border resident: It sounded like Operation Protective Edge

Classes cancelled, train services halted in southern Israel.

'Hero of Israel': IDF soldier killed in Gaza Lt.-Col. M. laid to rest

He was killed by Hamas members on Sunday night.

Dr. Karnit Flug to conclude term as Bank of Israel governor

Flug, 62, is Israel's only female governor to date.

Report: IDF artillery attacks Hamas positions in Gaza Strip
Five migrants die after ship carrying Iranians and Afghan sinks
Report: IDF artillery attacks Hamas positions in Gaza Strip

"A special force of the IDF operated tonight in an operation of high importance to Israel's security," said Eisenkot.

Mortar fired from Gaza hits an empty bus in southern Israel
Hamas fires rockets from Gaza on southern communities in the Negev
Several communities in the Negev hear sirens, Hamas fires from Gaza
Rocket fired from Gaza hits an empty bus in southern Israel

This is a developing story.

Hamas fires from Gaza, air sirens sounds in Sha'ar haNegev in the south,
Hamas fires from Gaza at communities of Sha'ar Hanegev in the South
Hamas fires from Gaza over 70 rockets at communities in South Israel
Report: House hit by Gaza rockets in southern Israeli city of Sderot
Air sirens sound in Netivot and Eshkol regions, Hamas fires from Gaza
IDF fighter planes have begun attacking terrorist positions in Gaza
Hamas fires rockets from Gaza, Iron Dome intercepts most
Sirens sound in Netivot in south Israel, Hamas fires from Gaza
Fire starts in Sderot after rocket attacks from Hamas
Hamas fires over 80 rockets from Gaza, rockets fall in the South Israel
Ashkelon municipality opens all public shelters after Gaza rocket barrage
Gas pipeline hit by rocket in Sderot, Hamas fires from Gaza
Air sirens sound in Kfar Aza and Sa'ad in Israel, Hamas fires from Gaza
Rocket falls in Kibbutz Mefalsim near Gaza border, no injuries reported
Hamas fires over 100 rockets from Gaza, sirens heard in the Dead Sea
IDF soldier in critical condition after rocket strikes bus

More than 80 rockets have been fired from Gaza into Israel.

Begin recording pulled from auction after lawsuit

Children of former prime minister sue to stop sale of 1948 speech, claiming copyright infringement.

Hamas announces beginning of enemy bombardment
Sirens sound in Sdot region in the south, Hamas fires from Gaza
Analysis: Hamas prefers celebrating 'victory' to war with Israel

At this stage, Hamas seems keen on avoiding a situation where the incident, which resulted in the death of seven Palestinians.

Home Front Command requires civilians to stay in protected areas
Sirens sound in kibbutz Kerem Shalom in Israel, Hamas fires from Gaza
Air sirens in Netivot, Sdot regions, Hamas fires rockets from Gaza
Three lightly wounded from shrapnel after Gaza rocket lands in Ashkelon
Air sirens sound in Eshkol region, Hamas fires rockets from Gaza
Gaza terror groups: Israel bears responsibility for escalation

On Monday, thousands of Palestinians attended the funeral of the seven victims, amid chants calling for launching retaliatory attacks on Israel.

Netanyahu meets with senior security officials as Gaza situation escalates
Events cancelled in Beer Sheva as Hamas fires rockets from Gaza
Air sirens sound in Hof Ashkelon in South Israel, Hamas fires from Gaza
Rockets fall in a public building in Netivot, Hamas fires from Gaza
Report: House of Interior Ministry Inspector hit in the Gaza Strip
MDA: 13 injuries, one in critical condition in south Israel
Two PFLP gunmen killed in air raids
Hamas fires at Gaza border communities, air sirens heard
Air sirens sound in Eshkol in southern Israel, Hamas fires rockets
IDF: Israel hits over 20 Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza
Palestinian factions: We have rid Gaza border of 'Israeli settlers'
Air sirens sound in Gaza border communities, Hamas fires rockets
Hamas fires rockets at Gaza border communities, sirens sound
Eyewitness: IDF soldiers and border police gathering in Ashkelon
200 rockets fired by Hamas from Gaza, 60 intercepted by Iron Dome
Jerusalemites reluctantly return to the polls

The day before the runoff, The Jerusalem Post asked locals their thoughts about the upcoming election.

Sirens sound in the south, Hamas fires over 200 rockets from Gaza
U.N.: A new war in Gaza would be an incredible tragedy

“A new war in Gaza would be an incredible tragedy.”

Dozens of soldiers exited bus in Kfar Aza only moments before missile hit
Sirens sound in the southern communities, Hamas fires from Gaza
‘Gal Hirsch is victim of targeted assassination’ says Lt.-Cmdr. Guy Nir

Internal Affairs Committee allows policeman on forced leave to present his version.

Sirens sound in Eshkol region, Hamas continues to fire from Gaza
Sirens sound in Shaar Hanegev and Sdot Hanegev in southern Israel
Hamas continues to fire from Gaza, air sirens sound in Kerem Shalom
Israel 'forced into military action,' White House says

Over 200 rockets have been fired from the coastal strip into Israeli territory over the last 24 hours, and Israeli leaders are already vowing a strong response.

IDF attacks Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza following rockets
Air sirens sound in southern Israel, Hamas fires rockets from Gaza
Air sirens sound in Shaar Hanegev, Hamas fires at southern Israel
MK Bar warns of resurgent antisemitism

“Unfortunately, we see antisemitism rearing its head again."

Air sirens sound in Hof Ashkelon region, Hamas fires at southern Israel
Netanyahu finishes security consultations, reaches 'operational decisions'
Report: IDF attacks official Hamas-run television channel Al-Aqsa
Israeli-Iranian singer unites different cultures

Michal Elia Kamal uses personal experiences and her Iranian background to create songs that connect with people from across the globe.

Over 460 rockets fired at Israel, soldier injured by anti-tank missile

"It's not life here" Residents of Sderot tell The Post.

Mladenov: UN is working with Egypt to reach Hamas-Israel ceasefire
Air sirens sound in southern communities, Hamas fires from Gaza
Hamas fires rockets at Ashkelon from Gaza, house hit
Analysis: From the city of peace to a country on the brink of war

Netanyahu joined over 70 world leaders for a ceremony at the Arch de Triomphe that testified to the horrors of war and the blessings of peace.

Air sirens sound in Eshkol area near Gaza border
Air sirens sound in Hof Ashkelon area near Gaza border
IDF announces attack on Hamas's Al-Aqsa TV station in Gaza city
IDF reports over 300 rockets fired by Hamas from Gaza
Air sirens sound near Gaza border, Hamas fires at Israel
Air sirens sound in Kerem Shalom after Hamas fires from Gaza
IDF promises ‘iron fist’ response to Hamas violence

Israel security cabinet is scheduled Tuesday to weight the continuation of its policy of restraint or a harsh military response towards Hamas.

Jerusalem mayoral race on knife edge as hassidic party declines to back Lion

The race has become increasingly negative with both sides issuing attack ads against each other.

IDF: Hamas has crossed a red line, Israel is intensifying its response
Hamas fires from Gaza, air sirens sound in Eshkol region
Israeli-Iranian singer unites different cultures

Michal Elia Kamal uses personal experiences and her Iranian background to create songs that connect with people from across the globe.

Stan Lee, Jewish-American father of the Marvel, is gone

The writer who created globally beloved American comic book heroes like the Hulk, the Fantastic Four and Thor – passed away at age 95.

Air raid sirens sound throughout Gaza border communities
Life is still a ‘Cabaret’

The beloved Broadway musical comes to Jerusalem’s AACI stage.

Police chief holds security assessment in light of rockets

The police commissioner instructed the police to coordinate with all other security officials to ensure synchronized functioning.

The Lounge: November 13th, 2018

A roundup of the week's events.

Looking to Asia for business, Russia can’t go forward without the West

In a quest to decrease its dependency from crude oil exports, Russia looks to Asia as a fast-growing market for petrochemicals, but success closely tied to relations with West.

Inheriting the Holocaust

The effects of that night – and of all the traumatic Holocaust experiences our parents lived through – are more than just a legacy

Thank you, Rabbi Scheinberg

All of us who work in the sacred space of Jewish-Christian relations owe a supreme debt of honor and gratitude to Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg

Practical Jewish unity after Pittsburgh

A laudable effort was made by Jewish newspapers to publish a joint editorial calling for togetherness, but more practical steps need to be taken to combat antisemitism.

Kristallnacht, Pittsburgh and the age-old fight against antisemitism

We must work together to combat violence and hate and continue the hard work of building a country that values diversity and tolerance.

From the city of peace to a country on the brink of war

The premier and his staff headed home in the dead of night, under a shower of rain that dimmed the lights of his convoy.

We are the cowards; our children are brave

Within this same old, there is also something very young: the young Gazans and the young Israelis

Jerusalem runoff
Blasphemy laws, death threats – and a Pakistani woman’s ruined life

The case of Asia Bibi has proved that Pakistan’s government is intimidated by its own draconian legislation.

No Holds Barred: Qatar flashes cash at Gaza while Hamas continues its brutality

As the world’s richest per-capita nation and Hamas’ staunchest ally, the emirate is in a position to make a difference for the people of Gaza.

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