The Jerusalem Post Archive

21 November 2022
Florida's DeSantis: West Bank is 'disputed,' not occupied by Israel

The West Bank "is not occupied territory, it is disputed territory," DeSantis told the RJC. "I don't care what the State Department says."

Pelosi, Hoyer quit leadership: Will bipartisan support for Israel change? - analysis

Dr. Guy Ziv: “Mainstream Democratic politicians remain pro-Israel and the Democratic Party is still, by and large, a pro-Israel party.”

Elon Musk flatters Israel's Twitter, after it mocks Kanye West's tweet

As Kanye West returns to Twitter, Israel's official account has drawn compliments from Elon Musk on its humor and wit.

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Kosher bagels allowed in Qatar for FIFA World Cup - rabbi

“We’re taking baby steps, who would have dreamt that there would be kosher bagels in Qatar?" said Rabbi Marc Schneier, adding that Qataris “have absolutely no problem with any type of kosher food.”

Archaeologists uncover pyramid of previously unknown Egyptian queen

The researchers discovered that a previously unknown queen's name was Neith.

Ancient 'hieroglyphs' discovered in Ukrainian caves in capital Kyiv

The initiative to uncover and preserve the caves is being led by Dmytro Perov, who works at the Center for Urban Development in Kyiv.

Will Smotrich back down so that Netanyahu can form a gov't? - opinion

Bezalel Smotrich is still determined to receive one of the Finance or Defense ministries.

Netanyahu needs to choose Smotrich over Biden - opinion

Netanyahu wrote in his new book that US President Joe Biden pressured him to end the war prematurely because he was feeling pressure from Congress.

On my daughter's yahrzeit, I asked a question not asked by many - opinion

Normally this annual milestone passes with limited emotion. However, this year is different.

Employees quitting? Here's a way to prevent it from happening - opinion

Many workers felt their voices were not being respected by those in power at their jobs.

Does the Russian-Iranian axis pose a threat to us all? - opinion

Russia's new reliance on Iran's weapons indicates a close alignment. Together, they are better equipped to bring the West to its knees.

The new government must address rampant child sexual abuse -opinion

For Israel to deal with CSA cases, it must first acknowledge and accept the blight in its midst, in all its forms. This issue must be given A1 priority status by the incoming government.

Keep your home safe this Hannukah

By being as diligent as we can around electricity and heating, we can have a safe and warm holiday season. 

Genetics combined with long years of schooling and little time outdoors can lead to myopia

Nearsighted vision is associated with a range of eye disorders, making it a leading cause of irreversible vision impairment in older individuals.

30-year-old babies: Twins born after breaking record of longest-frozen embryos

Lydia and Timothy Ridgway, twins born on October 31, 2022, hold the record for the longest-frozen embryos ever born alive, according to the National Embryo Donation Center.

Curtain Up: Independent choreographers receive generous opportunity

Curtain Up allows a group of independent choreographers to receive generous government support, enabling them to create new works.

Screenwriting guru Robert McKee to teach screenwriting seminars in Tel Aviv

Rober McKee, screenwriting guru, is coming to Tel Aviv for the first time in 16 years to teach a screenwriting seminar for the last time.

Smotrich to get Finance Ministry, Deri Interior and Transport ministries - report

According to reports, the Religious Zionist Party will receive a ministerial position within the Defense Ministry, although the Defense portfolio will remain under the control of Likud.

Netanyahu wins defamation lawsuit against Ehud Olmert on 1 of 2 counts

Incoming prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu sued former prime minister Ehud Olmert for saying that the Netanyahu family is crazy.

Four at risk girls arrested for tying counselor to chair and robbing her

Four teenaged girls escaped from the at-risk dorm they reside in under court order and were arrested hours later.

Security forces investigating possible car bombing near IDF post

The vehicle that exploded was found to have at least three gas cylinders, explosives and a wire that according to Kan, may have allowed for a remote detonation of the devices.

Israeli activist smashes climate change 10 commandments atop Mt. Sinai

Yosef Abramowitz imitated Moses’s smashing of the 10 biblical commandments in a demonstration against climate change.

Inciteful Netanyahu photos hung in school as part of educational activity

The Education Ministry instructed the school's principal to remove inciteful photos against Netanyahu immediately.

Raising awareness of domestic abuse could help with prevention - poll

A poll by Wizo found that education officials and youths aren't made aware of domestic abuse enough even with rising rates.

Yoav Gallant appointed new Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chief

He said that the FADC's role is to make sure that the IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet and foreign affairs apparatus maintain Israeli security and foreign affairs interests.

Leading Reform rabbi likens Ben-Gvir to KKK's David Duke

“Israelis have the right to vote for whoever they want, but they must understand the consequences and the price of their decisions,” Rabbi Rick Jacobs said about Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Israel's Mossad tipped off MI5 about Iran terror threats - report

The leaked taking of credit for thwarting terror incidents aimed at allies is part of an increasing trend in recent years in which Israel and the Mossad have gotten more public about their assistance

From dream to shiny reality against all odds

For the first time in Israel - A unique visitor center in Akko presents precious gems mined exclusively from Israel, set in the "HOLYGEMS" jewelry.

Fourth Israeli Art Lending Library Launched in New England

The art collection encompasses more than 100 original pieces of art by Israeli artists.

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Crete, Greece - EMSC
WJC's Lauder 'outraged' by Qatar's decision to ban sale of cooked kosher food, Jewish public prayer
Etzel commander Yaakov Aharoni passes away at 101
Break the Wave: Security forces arrest 9 terror suspects
Indonesia quake kills more than 50, injures hundreds and destroys homes
Stun grenade thrown into accountant's office in Hadera, no injuries reported
Suspect accused of sexual abuse of minor arrested in Kiryat Malachi
Israeli troops kill Palestinian high-schooler in West Bank clash
Israeli security forces thwart smuggling of 73 weapons to West Bank
Toddler in moderate condition after swallowing poisonous substance
Russia's nuclear chief warns of possible 'nuclear accident' at Zaporizhzhia
'It's over': Twitter France's head quits amid layoffs
Egypt's Sisi, Turkey's Erdogan seal improvement in bilateral ties with handshake
Netanyahu to meet with Smotrich after days of disagreement
Netherlands to cull another 29,000 chickens to contain bird flu
Bahrain's king asks crown prince to form new cabinet
Mayor of Ramat Gan investigated for tax offenses for 8 hours
Blast in Afghan capital kills two
Two Estonian citizens arrested in $575 mil cryptocurrency fraud, money laundering scheme
IDF draftee collapses during recruitment tests
Israel’s tourism industry looks beyond COVID to expansion and innovation

New hotels are springing up at an impressive rate in Israel, with major international players investing heavily as they count on the revived tourism industry. 

'Israelis were left without insurance during the coronavirus crisis'

According to Isaac, during the pandemic, a problem arose because Israeli companies stopped operating, yet insurance agents wanted to sell policies issued by international companies to cover travel.

Bank of Israel to raise interest rate for the sixth time since April

To combat the ever-rising rate of inflation — which was last recorded at 5.1% as of October — the Bank of Israel will raise its interest rate on Monday.

Why do women struggle to find success in business?

The topic of women entrepreneurs was discussed at The Jerusalem Post's Global Investment Forum 2022 in Morocco.

L’Oréal Paris, Tel Aviv launch local campaign to stop sexual harassment

The campaign calls on women and men who witness sexual harassment in the public to intervene and stop it with the help of five simple tools that can be learned in an interactive lesson.

Russia rejects IAEA investigation into Ukraine 'dirty bomb' claims

The UN nuclear watchdog said on Nov. 3 it had found no sign of undeclared nuclear activity at three sites in Ukraine that it inspected at Kyiv's request in response to Russian allegations.

Tunisia is facing a mass exodus of youth

After the optimism of the Arab Spring, Tunisia’s youth are now trying to make the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe for a better life.

Russia-Iran drone deal is about money, not the West, Israel - analysis

Iranian-produced drones are seen by Russia as a quick and cheap answer to its needs in the war against Ukraine.

Voters put issues first as Kazakhstan picks next president

Less than three months after incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called snap election, the people of the Central Asia country are choosing their leader for the next seven years.

US journalist detained in Qatar for wearing LGBTQ+ armband

Iranian players competing in the soccer World Cup have lost fans among many people back home who accuse the national squad of siding with a violent state crackdown on protesters.

British schoolgirl who joined ISIS likely trafficking victim, court told

Shamima Begum left London at age 15 and traveled with two school friends to Syria, where she married an ISIS fighter.

Virginia shooting victim Mike Hollins leaves hospital

The shooter has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder, two counts of malicious wounding and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Poland to put German Patriot missiles near border with Ukraine

Berlin offered Warsaw the Patriot missile to help secure its airspace after a stray missile crashed in Poland last week, according to Germany's defense minister.

Colorado shooting suspect allegedly issued bomb threat against his mother

The suspect was arrested last year after a nearly four-hour standoff with local sheriff's deputies for allegedly making a bomb threat against his mother.

Taliban-led Supreme Court says 19 people lashed in northeastern Afghanistan

The Taliban's supreme spiritual leader this month met with judges and said they should carry out punishments consistent with sharia law.

Prosecutors rest case in Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial

If convicted, the Trump Organization could face up to $1.6 million in fines for the three tax fraud counts and sex other counts it faces.

UNHRC to hold special session on Iran, human rights violations

The UNHRC needed one-third of the 47 members of the Council's support is required in order to hold a special session.

US monitoring alleged executions in Ukraine, says war crimes envoy

The videos show what appear to be Russian soldiers lying on the ground after apparently surrendering. Then automatic gunfire rings out and the video shows around 12 bodies.

Vehicle plows into Boston-area Apple store, killing at least one person

A black SUV was traveling at a fast speed when it plowed into the store within an hour of its opening and struck "multiple people."

'Impossible Object' water sculpture activated on Int'l Space Station

The sculpture can only work in space where the lack of gravity makes water stick to the sculpture in three-dimensional shapes.

Man suspected of spying for Mossad arrested in Lebanon

Hussein H. reportedly spied for the Mossad between 2011 and 2020 and was recruited in Tanzania.

Iran targets dissident sites in Iraqi Kurdistan with missiles, drones

The IRGC struck military bases in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, aiming to destroy sites that were partly destroyed in previous attacks.

Multiple attacks on US forces in Syria and Gulf of Oman failed - CENTCOM

The most recent attempt was on Thursday when rockets targeted coalition forces at CENTCOM's base in Green Village in northeastern Syria.

Turkey says 3 killed in rocket strikes by Kurdish group in Syria

Gaziantep province governor Davut Gul said that more detailed information will be shared later.

Iran hackers closer to penetrating Israel, US drones - cyberdefense CEO

Besides improving its own capabilities, Iran has started for the first time to more aggressively share cyberattack tools with Hezbollah.

Spain to bring back Spanish families from Islamic State camps in Syria

Thousands of foreigners including women and children had gone to Syria to live in Islamic State's so-called caliphate until 2019.

Iran to reach 90% enriched uranium, weighed World Cup terrorism - IDF intel chief

IDF Intelligence Chief Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva that Iran recently weighed initiating a terror attack at the current World Cup soccer tournament.

Turkey and Iran attack Kurdish areas in Syria and Iraq

Iran claims its attacks are designed to counter Kurdish groups that back protests in the country.

Iran-backed Houthis may threaten more maritime attacks - analysis

The concerns about Houthi threats at sea come after Iran targeted a commercial ship last week using a Shahed drone flown from Chabahar.

As Turkey gears up for Syria, Iraq invasion, can the US stop them? - analysis

Ankara’s threats are not new. It has been threatening and carrying out invasions of Syria, often targeting Kurdish areas, routinely since 2016.

Casualties rise as Iran intensifies violent crackdown against protesters

The intensified crackdown reportedly resulted in a high number of casualties among protesters in western Iran, with footage from multiple cities showing bloodied bodies laying in the street.

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Kanye West tweets 'shalom' after Twitter account reinstated

West was welcomed back on Twitter by owner Elon Musk, who wrote "Don’t kill what ye hate Save what ye love."

Birthright Israel to cut up to a third of participants in 2023

Birthright Israel is on a mission to seek contributions from the wider American-Jewish community to maintain the organization’s provision of the critical program.

One dead, dozens injured in bus crash near Brandeis U

The crash occurred only a half mile from campus, sending shockwaves through the Brandeis community. 

CNN cuts ties with producer that said he was 'team Hitler,' supports Hamas 

"I have shifted to team Germany after finding out that [footballer Lionel] Messi supports Israel #teamHitler," a CNN freelance producer had written on social media.

Meet the Syrian-born Kurdish editor-in-chief of German Jewish newspaper

Laila Mirzo said she has multiple identities – Syrian, Kurdish and German – and a wide spectrum of knowledge about Islam, the Middle East, antisemitism and Judaism.

Complaint filed against UC Berkeley Law for student anti-Zionist move

A number of law student groups at the law school amended their bylaws – promising never to invite a speaker who supports Zionism or Israel – at the start of the academic year.

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