The Jerusalem Post Archive

10 December 2017
100 years of European involvement in the Holy City

This week marks the centennial of the start of British rule of Jerusalem.

Israel’s gas predicament: We’ll make some money, but we won’t gain political clout

In today’s commodities market, an individual exporter plays a far less important role, as the crude oil changes corporate hands multiple times.

Middle Israel: The relevance of Stalingrad, 75 years on

Finally, psychologically, the Germans were fighting on a distant and very foreign soil, while the Soviets were fighting for their home.

Trump on Jerusalem throws Spotlight on Europe's Darkest Secret
Palestinians Call Moribund Peace Process Dead
After Trump announcement, 'routine' clashes take place in Bethlehem

Before Trump announced his new Jerusalem policy, many predicted an outbreak of violence in the Middle East would occur as a result.

How to have an accident-free Hanukka

Preparing for a safe and celebratory holiday doesn't have to be stressful.

Pediatricians discuss specialized care for children at Tel Aviv conference

The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently made his first visit to Israel to discuss how to improve the lives of youngsters.

Parliamentary lesson on life-saving

The Knesset staff's works committee participated in a life-saving course with the volunteers of United Hatzalah.

Luzon sent packing as Maccabi Haifa draws

Maccabi Haifa, which has triumphed in only one of its past seven games, ends the first round of action with only 16 points, its worst return at this stage of the season since the 1987/88 campaign.

Hapoel Jerusalem drops to surprise loss at Gilboa/ Galil

After being outplayed by Maccabi Tel Aviv in BSL play last week and falling to Buducnost in Montenegro in Eurocup action, Jerusalem was again on the losing end, dropping to a 6-3 record in the BSL.

Palestinians hold widespread protests after Trump's J'lem move

After a weekend of clashes, four Palestinians were left dead and thousands more injured.

Defiant Netanyahu travels to ‘lion’s den’

Cold receptions are expected in Brussels and Paris after Trump's Jerusalem decision.

Arab states encourage US to abandon Jerusalem move
At Arab League meeting, states encourage US to abandon Jerusalem move

The Arab League said it would seek a UN Security Council resolution rejecting the US move.

Chanukah: Tomorrow Will Be Much Better
Israeli security forces arrest 11 Palestinians overnight
Firebombs hurled at Swedish synagogue after Jerusalem protest march

The attack took place during a youth party in the synagogue.

Liberman hopes Palestinian rage protestes are winding down
Joy over Trump's Jerusalem recognition is misguided, Arab MKs say

"I don't know what all the ecstasy is about," said MK Gouma Azbarga (Joint List). "A peace arrangement is in everyone's interest."

Thousands in Jakarta rally against Trump's Jerusalem plan

Thousands of protests gathered outside of the US embassy in Indonesia to voice their anger over the recent US decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel.

Liberman: Boycott Arab-Israeli businesses in city where protests broke out

"I call for a boycott of [the city of] Umm el-Fahm, they should be made to feel unwanted here," Liberman said, referencing a protest on Friday that drew several thousand people.

Japan, US, S. Korea to hold missile tracking drill amid North Korea crisis
'The Undoing Project; a Friendship that Changed Our Minds' by Michael Lewis
EU’s anti-Israel stance on Jerusalem is ‘cowardice,’ Czech president says

He went even further, calling on the embassies in Tel Aviv to be moved to Jerusalem during a speech he gave in New York at a gala event by the newspaper The Algemeiner.

Israeli company allows buyers to purchase, cultivate Holy Land plots
Iraq holds military parade celebrating victory over Islamic State
Scenes from lives of Russian-Jewish immigrants star at Israel Museum

Ukrainian born painter Zoya Cherkassky will present a series of works from the last eight years under the title of “Pravda.”

Lebanese security forces fire tear gas in J'lem protest near US embassy
Fmr. US security official: Jerusalem decision will set back peace process

Recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel was out of a consideration of political benefit, not about moving the peace process forward, according to Jake Sullivan.

WATCH: IDF destroys cross-border Hamas tunnel, second in recent weeks

New technology means the terror tunnel threat will become a "thing of the past," according to Liberman. Bennett says, "Those digging tunnels are digging their death trap."

Pro-Palestinian demonstration at Tel Aviv University over US decision

Dozens of students held Palestinian flags and chanted in protest of US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish State.

UAE's Sheikh Mohammed says Trump's J'lem decision could help 'terrorists'

"The US move could throw a lifebuoy to terrorist and armed groups, which have begun to lose ground in the region," said Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayan, in an apparent reference to ISIS.

Jewish groups call on EU leaders to prevent Jerusalem sparked ‘intifada’
Nine-year-old hit by rocks outside of Tekoa in West Bank
Is Liberman’s call to boycott Wadi Ara legal?

The law against boycotts may apply to what Liberman says, but he has immunity.

Conservative Movement backs Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel

The statement came in stark contrast to an earlier statement by the Reform Movement.

Syrian government returns to Geneva talks, Western envoys skeptical
Three arrested after attempted arson attack at Swedish synagogue
The miracle of Hanukka at ZDVO – Beit Halochem

How a former combat soldier inspires hope.

Hungarian lawmaker posts dead pig photo allegedly referencing George Soros

The Hungarian phrase in the picture could translate either as “It was his turn” or as “This was Soros.”

Report: Yemen's Saleh buried in Sanaa with handful of relatives present
Nobel peace laureate group urges nuclear powers to ban the bomb
UK's Johnson meets Iran president as he lobbies for jailed aid worker
Report: Stabbing at Jerusalem's Central Bus Station
« Jérusalem est la capitale d’Israël »

Dans un discours historique, le président américain a reconnu la Ville sainte comme capitale de l’Etat juif

Palestinian critically wounds security guard in Jerusalem stabbing

Jerusalem District Police Commander Maj.-Gen. Yoram Halevy praised the security guard and said, “He is a real hero.”

Les manuscrits de la mer Morte et la question juive

Pour l’Allemagne, les rouleaux de Qumran n’appartiennent pas à Israël

Where does Netanyahu recommend you focus your charitable giving this Hanukka?
WATCH LIVE: Protests heat up in Bethlehem

Thousands of Palestinians took part in protests over the weekend.

« Nous sommes des Judéens »

Ils se revendiquent les descendants des Israélites bibliques. Qui sont ces Hébreux noirs de Dimona ?

Erdogan: Implementation of US decision on Jerusalem will not be easy
Le renouveau de Hanoucca aux Etats-Unis

La fête des Lumières est une célébration particulièrement populaire dans la culture américaine. Comment en est-on arrivé là ?

With Yahya Mahamid, an Arab-Zionist is No Misnomer
Alibaba ? Sababa !

Deux géants du e-commerce veulent cueillir les fruits de la créativité israélienne

George Soros and the Demonization of Philanthropy

Soros’s Jewish identity is rarely explicitly invoked by his antagonists, but it doesn’t need to be: Every invocation of his “cosmopolitanism” and his essential foreignness serves as such.

Five books shortlisted for Sapir Prize

Two authors who have won the award in the past are back in the Sapir spotlight.

Macron: France won't compete with Trump's Mideast Peace Plan

While the press conference was cordial, with Netanyahu referring to Macron as a friend, the differences between the two leaders over the Jerusalem issue was glaring.

Arbres vénérables

Visite sur fond historique à Elonei Mamré. Mais où se trouve donc le chêne d’Abraham ?

Pakistan says over 300 Baloch separatist militants surrender
Thousands of Saakashvili supporters stage protest against Ukraine president
California synagogue a safe haven for 23 Torahs rescued from wildfire

Heroic American rabbis look to find the "holiness in the fire."

Amid ongoing disputes, educators to be honored on National Teacher’s Day

Teachers’ strike over low wages and poor working conditions looms in background

Higher risk for breast cancer in Arab women exposed to men’s tobacco smoke

Arab women are unique in that they are exposed to forced smoking at a high level even though relatively few of them – aware of the danger to their babies – actually light up.

Netanyahu says he won't take lectures from Turkey's Erdogan
Netanyahu says Israel will not be lectured to by the likes of Erdogan

“I am not used to receiving lectures about morality from the leader who bombs Kurdish villagers in his native Turkey, who jails journalists, who helps Iran go around international sanctions..."

Entering a new era of natural gas

“Leviathan is going to bring Israel into a new era."

Report: Jerusalem stabbing attacker identified

According to Palestinian media, the Jerusalem Central Bus Station terrorist is 24-year-old Yasin Abu al-Qur’a from Talluza, near Nablus.

State Department: Jerusalem is Israel's capital, but not in passports yet

So close, and yet so far.

‘Humans of Tel Aviv’ demystifies a misunderstood people

Nalaga’at, which means “please touch,” was initially the world’s only theater company exclusively for deaf-blind actors born primarily with Usher’s Syndrome.

Egypt's Sisi invites Abbas to Cairo to discuss Trump's Jerusalem move
Bill to let PM declare war without broad cabinet approval moves forward

According to Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, the bill “matches the legislation to a reality that has existed for years.”

Liberman calls for Jewish boycott of Wadi Ara Arabs

“These people work to harm the State of Israel, they work against the State of Israel from within our midst... these people have to understand they are not wanted here.”

ZAKA founder mulls politics, solving Kotel crisis

Yehuda Meshi-Zahav is a Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) rabbi, who led aggressive Haredi protests against the secular establishment and the state’s institutions in the 1970s and 1980s.

Report: Missile launched at Israel, lands within Gaza
Analysis: Why are prime ministerial contenders outing themselves now?

So why are candidates to succeed Netanyahu as prime minister coming out of the political woodwork now out of all times, right after his big success?

No place for antisemitism in Germany, minister says after Israeli flags burned
Holy sounds in the Holy City

Renowned Israeli poet Haviva Pedaya brings a mixture of Ethiopian sounds, styles and cultures to the Hullegeb Festival

Think About It: Netanyahu’s meeting with the EU foreign ministers

There are many reasons why the relations between Israel and the EU have become charged and uncordial, and why this particular meeting is liable to be especially explosive.

Pat Boone to celebrate Israel’s 70th with Caesarea concert

The show will take place on May 13, 2018

Reality Check: Capital yes, unified no

One declaration does not change the reality of a capital city that is far from unified.

Classical review: JBO

Most cantatas and concerti radiated a joy of living, making them endurable for contemporary audiences

Trump’s march of folly

The likelihood of a breakthrough in the conflict looks even more remote than ever.

Shots fired at Israeli bus in West Bank, no injuries reported
December 11, 2017: Status quo a no-no

Our readers sound off on the week's hottest topics.

Why was the Saudi crown prince accused of buying a ‘Christian’ painting?

How a $450 million painting became part of a Qatari misinformation campaign against Saudi Arabia.

In Sweden, protesters shout antisemitism

I know that I am cynical and I know that these are angry words, but I am not sorry and will not atone.

The Trump declaration

When and if a Palestinian state is established – for the first time ever – the Palestinians will have the prerogative to determine where its capital is within the borders of that future entity.

Costly Israel

Because Israelis pay more for basic goods, housing and transportation, they have less money for other items, thereby preventing new forms of industry from developing and lowering the quality of life.

Powell, close adviser on Mideast peace process, steps down

McMaster characterized Powell as “an invaluable member of President Trump’s team.”

Shabbat rocket attack strikes fear and concern in Sderot

More than 8,500 rockets have fallen on the southern Israeli city since 2001.

Pence Press Secretary: Palestinians 'walking away from opportunity'

The statement comes just a few days after a senior official in the Palestinian Fatah party said that "Pence is unwelcome in Palestine."

Swedish PM condemns attempted arson attack at synagogue as three arrested

Swedish newspapers reported that around 200 people had attended Friday's demonstration at which some participants chanted anti-Jewish slogans.

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