The Jerusalem Post Archive

6 November 2024
IDF troops locate rockets ready for launch towards Israel found in Gaza strip

In southern Gaza, troops found a multi-barrel rocket launcher and a rocket positioned nearby. Both were dismantled, the IDF said.

Former IDF chief Halevi to testify in Bild affair case

Halevi, who ordered the Military Police to investigate the leak and brought the Shin Bet into the picture, is expected to detail how the original inquiry was launched and handled.

Three figures close to Netanyahu appear in court for hearing in Bild case 

Feldstein and Urich were arrested in March 2024 in connection with the Bild affair, which centers on the September 2024 leak of a classified military intelligence document.

Education Ministry mulls mandatory display of PM's photo in classrooms

The Education Ministry considers a new policy requiring portraits of government officials in classrooms, sparking debate amid rising political tensions.

Bar-Ilan University to confer honorary doctorate to Witkoff over hostages' release, peace efforts

The announcement of Witkoff’s Doctor of Philosophy Honoris Causa Bar-Ilan title came as a recognition of the politician's work over the ceasefire in Gaza and the hostages' return to Israel.

El laboratorio de Israel e India en el Cuerno de África - opinión

En el Cuerno de África está teniendo lugar un cambio estratégico: el reconocimiento de Somalilandia por parte de Israel y su asociación con India señalan un movimiento hacia la seguridad flexible.

Se espera que Trump anuncie Fase II del cese al fuego en Gaza

Esto a pesar de que el regreso de todos los rehenes en Gaza era un punto clave de la primera fase del cese al fuego. Los restos del Sargento Mayor St.-Maj. Ran Gvili siguen en cautiverio.

Ejecución sin juicio en Irán: IRGC planea ejecutar a manifestante de 26 años sin juicio previo

Mientras se estima que unas 2,000 personas han sido asesinadas en protestas contra el régimen islámico en las últimas semanas, Erfaneh Soltani es el primer manifestante condenado a muerte.

Sydney Sweeney se reúne con ex rehenes de Gaza, Noa Argamani y Avinatan Or

La actriz posó para fotos con la pareja, que fueron secuestrados del Festival Nova el 7 de octubre de 2023. El encuentro, la ubicación y la hora exacta de la reunión no se divulgaron inmediatamente.

Los Emiratos Árabes Unidos ayudaron a Israel en la guerra contra Hamás

Los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, muestra que los emiratíes tenían la intención de usar sus bases militares para apoyar a Israel.

Las opciones de Trump en Irán: ataques aéreos masivos, asesinatos y armas cibernéticas - análisis

En cierto modo, parecía que Trump estaba experimentando con cuánto podía impactar en el mundo después de secuestrar al líder venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, sin tomar ninguna acción concreta adicional.

Los estados del Golfo advierten a Trump sobre enviar 'ayuda' a los manifestantes iraníes

Según el WSJ, los estados rivales de Irán en el Golfo han evitado en gran medida abordar las protestas que se han extendido por Irán desde finales de diciembre, dejando miles de muertos.

Por qué la clase clerical iraní sigue en pie mientras las protestas arden

La arquitectura de seguridad en capas de Irán, sustentada por la Guardia Revolucionaria y la fuerza paramilitar Basij, hace que la coacción externa sin ruptura interna resulte extremadamente difícil.

¿Por qué los Estados Unidos e Israel no han enviado ayuda a los manifestantes de Irán? - análisis

El resultado más perdurable de no atacar no sería simplemente el fracaso de esta revuelta. Sería el daño a largo plazo: una confirmación de que el respaldo externo es en gran medida performático.

Trump tells Ford employee to 'f*** off' for calling him 'pedophile protector,' flips middle finger

According to the White House, the worker “screamed non-stop in rage,” and the president was provoked and acted within reason.

Markets react to DOJ Probe Into Fed Chair Powell
Key figure in Iran-tied criminal network targeting Israelis, Jews in Sweden arrested in Iraq

The 21-year-old Swedish national, listed as one of Europol's most wanted and a leading member of the Foxtrot network, was arrested in December.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs police arrests over 'globalize the intifada' chants

The Met began arresting individuals using the phrase “globalize the intifada” in December. Khan said the language has had a direct impact on Jewish communities in London.

US House committee refers CAIR-CA to IRS for investigating, may lose non-profit status

According to the House referral, CAIR-CA may have improperly used millions in federal funds, provided misleading information to the IRS, and materially supported unlawful conduct.

Mamdani praises disbanding of Jewish organization, accuses Islamaphobia, extremism

The AG announced the settlement with Betar, which is considered to be a far-right Zionist not-for-profit group, on Tuesday.

Sydney Sweeney meets with former Gaza hostages Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or

The actress posed for photos with the couple, who were abducted from the Nova Festival on October 7, 2023. The encounter, location, and exact timing of the meeting were not immediately disclosed.

Iraq arrests suspect wanted by Australia over Melbourne synagogue firebombing

"This arrest is a significant disruption to an alleged serious criminal and his alleged criminal enterprise in Australia," said the Australian Federal Police Commissioner.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black

“Given the recent events in Israel and Gaza, this nonprofit provides medical aid and essential supplies to children injured and left homeless by the bombings in Gaza,” said Al-Shaair.

LA real estate investor donates $100M office tower to Chabad for largest Jewish center

Real estate investor Alon Abady donates a $100M office tower to Chabad, setting the stage for the creation of a massive Jewish center in the heart of Los Angeles.

The strange fame of Iran’s 'twins village' meets a nation in upheaval

Shahrabad became a national curiosity after Iranian outlets reported that about 40 of the village’s roughly 240 residents were twins, an unusually high proportion.

British intelligence agency investigated UFOs, secret documents show

“Logic would indicate that if significant numbers are reporting seeing strange objects in the sky then there may be a basis in fact,” a 1997 Defense Intelligence Staff memo said.

Coco Cay, paradise for a day with Royal Caribbean

Whether you’re here for the adrenaline rush or the perfect beachside unwind, The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition explores the island of CocoCay, and it truly lives up to its name!

Haim Bibas to Miami Summit: Local leaders led Israel through war and will lead its renewal

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, FLAI chair Haim Bibas hailed diaspora partnership, local leadership, and unity after war.

Jpost Conference Co-Chair Nancy Jacobson at Miami Summit

“Israel needs American bipartisanship”.

'Corporations must take responsibility for the communities they serve'

Israel Discount Bank President and CEO Avi Levi spoke at Jpost Miami Summit 2026.

President & CEO of Israel Discount Bank New York at Jpost Miami Conference

“Knowing our clients and understanding their businesses is the DNA of the organization”.

Kia EV2: Finally small electric crossover with long range

The production model has been unveiled, offering a maximum range of 448 km, something electric cars around four meters long usually do not get. When is it coming to Israel and how much might it cost.

Culinary experience, art, and nature: 24 hours of escaping routine in Mateh Yehuda

Winter in Mateh Yehuda: Drive east through the lush green Judean hills and enjoy a rich, European-like landscape that delights in every season.

Demi Moore named Kérastase Global Brand Ambassador

L’Oréal-owned luxury haircare brand says Moore will front international campaigns, with Israel activation slated alongside a February 2026 global rollout.

Domino’s Israel teams up with Deni Avdija’s TURBO to add protein ice cream to menu

Three flavors will be sold in most branches and via delivery nationwide, the company said, as part of a push to pair indulgence with balanced nutrition.

Start-up nation meets the scale-up state: Israeli innovation heads to Texas

The Jerusalem Post Group, in collaboration with the Texas-Israel Alliance (TIA), announced the "Unicorn Rodeo" conference in Dallas, focusing on AI, health, energy, and security.

Maccabi launches LINEA: Products that help maintain the results of aesthetic treatments at home

The new line includes more than 30 products based on a unique active complex that operates even at the cellular level and is intended for home use as a continuation of clinical treatment.

A doctor warns: This cough in children must not be ignored

It sounds like barking in the middle of the night — the kind that alarms many parents — but it is most likely stridor. What does this cough indicate and how is it treated? A family physician answers.

From Caracas to Jerusalem: A strategic lesson for Israel post-US action in Venezuela-opinion

China’s extensive financial and energy ties with Caracas – built over decades through loans, oil deals, and infrastructure agreements – are now jeopardized

Arkin raises $100m for early-stage biotech fund

The main investors in Arkin Bio Ventures III together with Arkin Capital are Israeli institutional investors including Phoenix Finance, Clal Insurance, and Amitim pension fund

Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say

Reuters was not able to establish how many Chinese companies received the notice, which the sources said was issued in recent days.

Israeli-Palestinian peace is just one election away – and it could happen in 2026 - opinion

In 2026, the State of Israel will go to elections to elect a new government. In 2026, the Palestinians will also go to elections to elect a new government.

Iran is a large, silent prison – and federalism is the only way to break out - opinion

The future political system of Iran must consciously distribute power and sovereignty from the top down, in accordance with democratic constitutional principles and the interests of the regions.

Aleppo’s forgotten victims: How the West abandoned the Kurds in their time of need - opinion

If humanity is truly to be a shared value, then pain must also be shared. Why do the same eyes that shed tears for Gaza not weep for Aleppo?

A tale of two snatches: A libertarian take on Trump’s Venezuela gambit - opinion

If we must choose between snatching dictators and snatching democrats, between capturing tyrants and prosecuting defenders, the choice should be obvious.

How Turkey’s dangerous course in the Middle East fuels massacres - opinion

Ankara has created, sustained, and directed a well-established network of Islamist proxies.

The divide in Iran's protests: Why ethnic minorities are not taking to the streets - opinion

Most Iranian ethnic minorities disdain both Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and the MEK, who have been calling for protests. However, that does not mean that they still should not join.

What Greenland reveals about European antisemitism - opinion

Greenland has virtually no antisemitism. There is also a near-total absence of a Jewish community.

Deterrence: Israel's response to an Iranian threat will be decisive, not symbolic - opinion

The limited role played by Iran’s regional allies in the last round was not a sign of Tehran’s restraint. It was the result of a deliberate and successful effort by Israel, backed clearly by the US.

Iranian feminists understood the revolution better than Europe’s intellectuals - opinion

While Foucault praised Iran’s 1979 revolution as spiritual, Iranian women warned it would mean coercion, veiling, and the erasure of their rights.

Rivers of blood: Arab Israelis are plagued by crime, violence and the gov't won't help - opinion

It is the responsibility of the government to provide protection to its citizens. 

Israel can turn tech dominance into global gaming success - opinion

Israel’s tech strength is undeniable, but its gaming identity is still forming. Now, the industry’s evolution may finally align with Israel’s emerging creative scene.

Zionism built on shared responsibility, not ideological conformity - opinion

Zionism thrives when it aligns with the Jews who are willing to carry it forward and not on nostalgic ideals.

An original Auschwitz plan, a warning for our time - opinion

I have acquired an original architectural drawing – a “whiteprint” – of the very first design of the crematoria built in Birkenau as an expansion of Auschwitz by Austrian architect Walter Dejaco.

Ayandeh Bank's collapse highlights breakdown of Iran’s financial system - WSJ

Ayandeh Bank, which was run by individuals connected to the Iranian regime, failed after accumulating nearly $5 billion in losses from bad loans.

Saudi Arabia to US: Iran strikes should be targeted, rather than seeking regime change - N12

A Saudi royal source told N12 that Trump should pursue limited military strikes against Islamic Regime leaders and officials to alleviate protest repression.

US urges citizens to leave Iran amid escalating protests and violence

Iran is currently seeing its biggest anti-government demonstrations in years as the administration of President Donald Trump weighs how to respond.

Thousands protest in northeast Syria over expulsion of Kurdish fighters from Aleppo

Five days of fighting last week left at least 23 people dead, according to Syria's health ministry, and saw more than 150,000 flee the two Kurdish-run pockets of the city.

Iran accuses Trump of inciting violence, threatening sovereignty in UN letter

"The United States and Israeli regime bear direct and undeniable legal responsibility for the resulting loss of innocent civilian lives, particularly among the youth,” said the Iranian Ambassador.

Doctors in Tehran report hundreds of eye injuries from gunshots during Iranian protests

“I saw what we call a ‘mass casualty’ situation in medicine. That is when your potential and facilities to provide services are less than the population of patients,” said an Iranian doctor.

Bill, Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House probe regarding ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The couple's refusal escalated a monthlong battle against the chairman of the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, James R. Comer of Kentucky.

'You do not have much time': Crown Prince urges Iranian Army members to abandon regime

“You are the national military of Iran, not the military of the Islamic Republic. You have a duty to protect the lives of your compatriots," Pahlavi wrote.

Israel poised to launch defense privatizations in months, says government official

The government plans an initial sale of 25-30% of each company on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in small tranches this year

Palestinian Authority reiterates support for China’s 'One China' policy amid Taiwan tensions

Palestinian Media Watch said PA statements carried by official outlets in late December and early January backed Beijing’s stance on Taiwan, days after China held high-profile military drills.

Iran’s unrest ups the ante with regional tensions, but risk of war remains - opinion

It is still too early to assess whether the current protest will succeed and what Israel should do or not do in the face of provocative declarations suggesting interference in Iran's internal affairs

Trump expected to announce Phase II of Gaza ceasefire despite conditions not being met - exclusive

This comes despite the return of all the hostages held in Gaza being a key tenet of the first phase of the ceasefire. The remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili remain in captivity.

Death toll rises to 25 in Thailand with 80 injured after crane collapses on train, police say

Local police told Reuters there were more bodies in the wreckage that had yet to be retrieved.

Israeli, Arab officials suggest Trump 'hold off' on Iran strikes until regime weakens - report

Some Arab officials voiced concern that US or Israeli attacks could trigger a ‘rally around the flag effect,’ where public approval for a country's leaders surges during a national crisis.

Hezbollah warns Lebanese gov't against pushing disarmament, threatens 'chaos, civil war'

Hezbollah insists that the deal only applies to the southernmost region of Lebanon that borders Israel and has refused to relinquish its arsenal elsewhere.

Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer who defied bus segregation, dies at 86

Although she remained a largely unsung figure in the civil rights movement for decades, Colvin's 1955 act of rebellion inspired Parks and others.

Axon Vision secures Leonardo DRS order for new AI‑driven counter‑UAS systems

According to Axon Vision, the new C‑UAS systems will support US defense and homeland security customers. 

Trump promises consequences if Iran executes protester as UN condemns planned state murder

Protester Erfan Soltani is set to be put to death as soon as today, without trial, after regime forces arrested him in his home on January 8.

UK to shell out ‘substantial’ out of court settlement to Palestinian Guantanamo detainee

Zubaydah was accused of being a high-ranking Al-Qaeda official and was alleged to have run training camps in Afghanistan for terrorists. The claim has not been substantiated.

Iran’s protest playbook: Ignore, distract, then unleash the killings - analysis

This week is crucial in terms of the protests. Many issues are coming together at the same time as Iran’s regime seeks to ride out the challenge. 

NATO would be 'more formidable' with US control of Greenland, Trump says

"The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building. NATO should be leading the way for us to get it," Trump wrote.

UK prosecutors seek to revive terrorism charge against Kneecap member

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, whose stage name is Mo Chara, was accused of having waved the flag of the banned militant group Hezbollah during a November 2024 gig.

Najaf market suffers as Iranian visitors dwindle amid Iran crisis

The city in Iraq is home to one of Shi’ite Islam’s holiest shrines and has long relied on Iranian pilgrims, who have traditionally made up the largest proportion of visitors.

Iranians arrive in Turkey through border gate as crackdown persists

The US issues a warning for citizens to evacuate Iran as protests intensify, with many Iranians seeking refuge in Turkey, crossing the Kapikoy border gate into Van Province.

Has Gaza's post-Hamas government already been created, despite Phase II delays? - analysis

The future of the International Stabilization Force is also in question, as the only major success so far has been the CMCC, the US's coordination center in Kiryat Gat.

EU hesitant on US trade deal after Trump threatens to seize Greenland, sends reps to Denmark

These threats, according to the BBC, are being taken more seriously after the recent US military operation in Venezuela.

US withdrawing some troops from key Middle East bases as precaution, US official says

This follows remarks by a senior Iranian official who told Reuters earlier on Wednesday that Tehran had warned neighbors hosting US troops that it would hit American bases if Washington strikes.

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