The Jerusalem Post Archive

10 December 2019
Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas announces elections
Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls dialog with Putin 'positive'
Jordan sentences man to prison for terror plot against Israeli embassy
NZ police say 8 people missing after volcano eruption are likely dead
Chile plane carrying 38 passengers disappears en route to Antarctica
IDF arrests 11 suspects in the West Bank overnight
24-year-old killed in crash between car and truck
MK endorses Jeremy Corbyn
Gunman kills six in Czech hospital then shoots himself
UK says could decriminalize non-payment of BBC license fee
US panel eyes sanctions for Indian minister over citizenship curb for Muslims
Europe's human rights court calls for release of Turkish businessman
Czech police say man shot himself in head after hospital killings
Russia jails 11 for St. Petersburg metro bombing
Labour will not win UK election, says senior Labour figure in leaked recording
Japanese former defense minister shot near home - Sankei
Saudi king calls for Gulf Arab unity to confront Iran
House Judiciary panel to vote on Trump impeachment no later than Thursday
Donald Trump says US, Mexico, Canada trade pact 'looking good'
Saudi minister: Important Lebanon finds way forward for stability
White House will wait for Senate trial to address impeachment charges
US blacklists head of Myanmar military for alleged rights abuses
US bars former Saudi diplomat from entering country over Khashoggi murder
14 Bulgarians sentenced for supporting Islamic State
Former Mexican official arrested on US drug trafficking charges
Islamists attack Somali hotel, police say two militants killed
Iran issues travel advisory for citizens not to visit America
Pompeo says 'very hopeful' North Korea will abide by commitments
Russia seeks to publish cache of 2016-2017 communications with US
The pioneers of Halutza

When terrorists throw rockets, we build communities. We plant a tree and build a park and bring new families to the area. This is our answer to terror’ – Yedidya Harush, Jewish National Fund-USA

NGO launches women's initiative for Israeli-Palestinian peace

IPF’s millennial-led network is called Atid and it is focused on mobilizing support for a viable two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians.

Statistics show apathy in Israel towards people with disabilities

Although there has been a significant improvement in attitudes towards people with disabilities, the statistics presented by Oren Helman's Sikuy Shaveh (Equal Chance) were troubling.

Netanyahu tells Christian leaders: Stand with the truth about Israel

“We are not occupiers in a foreign land. This is our homeland since Abraham the Patriarch came here 3,500 years ago. The word ‘Jew’ comes from ‘Judea,’” Netanyahu said.

Houthi rebels threaten Israel in statements to Arab media

The statement come amid continued threats emanating from Houthi militias following the seizure of a ship that was carrying missile components from Iran to Yemen.

Immigrant offered spot on Ukrainian Olympic team, joins IDF instead

Liana Volganov, a mountaineer and a wall climber, was offered a position on Ukraine’s Olympic team for Tokyo 2020, but decided that she would rather join the IDF Artillery Corps.

Julian Edelman wears custom cleats to support baseball in Israel

In a post on social media featuring a close-up photo of the cleats, Edelman recalled his first visit to Israel in 2015, which he called a “meaningful experience.”

Erdan bans operations of PA's Governor of Jerusalem

Geith is an Israeli citizen who was assigned as the Governor of Jerusalem by PA President Abbas in 2018. He was investigated for his possible involvement in the kidnapping of realtor Issam Akel.

Israeli taxi driver finds $60,000 cash left in his cab and returns it

“I am a man of faith,” Barkat said. “The money isn’t mine, and I returned it wholeheartedly.

Genesis Prize Foundation names Natan Sharansky 2020 winner

Natan Sharansky is being recognized for his lifelong struggle for human rights, political freedom and for his service to the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

Maccabi TA draws Maccabi Netanya, still yet to concede

Beitar Jerusalem rallies for 2-2 result in Ashdod • Hapoel Haifa blanks Bnei Yehuda • Hap TA victorious

El Al to operate three non-stop test flights to Melbourne

The flights, the longest carried out by an Israeli airline to date, will be served by El Al’s new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Sa'ar vows to ensure Jewish continuity from Jerusalem to Dead Sea

The challenger for the Likud leadership slams Benjamin Netanyahu for broken promises in Jordan Valley.

Psychiatric opinion on Malka Leifer delayed for a month

'How much longer can we hold on?' one of the alleged victims asked.

Mayor Moshe Lion gives green light to US embassy project

At the moment, two different locations are being considered as sites for the future embassy. A final decision is expected to be made in the coming months.

Israel's gender pay gap increased in 2018, report finds

The 27.5% gender wage gap shows a significant increase since the 2017 report, when the median gap stood at 24.7%.

US investment bank Stifel announces opening of Israel office

The Israel office, Raymond said, will enable Stifel to provide improved service and execution to clients operating in Israel or active in the Israeli market.

Israel news: Fourteen Days

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Moshe, “Your story continues to inspire everyone. It is one of miracle and hope overcoming tragedy and immeasurable loss.”

A battle too important to be left to Netanyahu

Netanyahu is no saint, but the charges are definitely verging on legal terra incognita and paving the way for further judicial imperialism.

Masada and its scrolls

Masada was first built as a fortress by a Hasmonean priest Jonathan, either the brother of Judah the Maccabee (152–143 BCE) or Alexander Janneus (103–76 BCE).

Israel elections: Third time lucky?

Israel faces yet another election after both Netanyahu and Gantz fail to form a government.

From Mafia ‘associate’ to Christian supporter of Israel

According to official 2018 statistics from the Tourism Ministry, no less than 61% of tourists visiting Israel last year were Christian, while only 22% were Jewish.

Mequnante’s healing: A reset for Israel and its Ethiopian community?

An Ethiopian kid had been killed by a police officer and this was not investigated; my wife was arrested at a demonstration last week!

The ancient Jewish art of blending in

For centuries Jews living in the Diaspora had to be constantly on guard and aware of those who threatened their survival.

UN ambassadors visit Israel, say 'it is like a dream'

"When you come to Jerusalem and Israel, you live what you have read in the Bible. For me, as a Christian, it is like a dream," said Ambassador Perks Master Ligoya from Malawi.

Understanding global chaos

While Israelis look inward, staring at our navels and focusing on our exasperating political deadlock, things are happening in the world.

Edelstein: European ‘boycott of Jewish products’ hurts Israel ties

"“If, God forbid, a country adopts a boycott of Judea and Samaria, the relations between Israel and that country will be harmed," Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein said.

Hannan Abu-Hussein hopes to bring about positive change

Is the paintbrush mightier than the pen?

David Amato, a Hanukkah baby who spread his wings

The story of an exceptional man honored with Mexico’s Order of the Aztec Eagle.

Protecting the world’s most valuable commodity

The sharing of medical data has extremely positive potential. It can help with predicting rare diseases, early detection and more exact diagnoses than are possible with existing medical capabilities.

Reality Check: Gantz, Don’t give in

The sad truth is that Netanyahu is not a man to be trusted

The poet whose wings were clipped

“See Me Soar and Spread My Wings…” is a collection of poems about hope and yearning, written by a teenage poet who sadly passed away on February 15, 2017.

Toxic hedonism
Book review; A Persian thriller based on a dangerous nuclear alliance

In The Persian Gamble, Joel C. Rosenberg picks up the threads of his riveting best-selling spy thriller The Kremlin Conspiracy, and races ahead with the follow-up.

Book review: A haunting testimony to survival

Home is a word which evokes a sense of security. It is where families gather for meals and conversations. It’s reading in a cozy chair, looking out on a picturesque landscape.

Grapevine: Prince Charles’s 3rd visit to Israel

The prince, who has now taken over many of his mother’s duties, was previously in Israel in September 2016 for the funeral of Shimon Peres, and before that in 1995 for the funeral of Yitzhak Rabin.

December 11, 2019: King David's mistake

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Center Field: Needed: A think tank for the Zionist bookshelf

We need a new Zionist think tank – not just to fight delegitimization, but to relegitimize Zionism.

Cemetery desecrations

Among endangered minorities in Europe, it is mainly the Jews who are killed twice

No to Labour

In addition to Brexit, there is another issue – just as large, just as important, that also stands before the voters: Jew-hatred. Plain and direct, there is no other way to say it.

Antisemitism on Canadian campuses

I’m not surprised, and neither should you be, by Jew-hatred disguised as anti-Zionism

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro calls activist Greta Thunberg a 'brat'

The Brazilian president wondered "How can the media give space to a brat like that?"

UFC fighter offers to beat politicians for Trump 'free of charge'

This wasn't the only challenge fired by Mitchell, with the undefeated fighter also issuing an informal challenge to undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The Gambling Industry is Growing in the UK

Gambling continues to thrive globally despite the many hindrances and restrictions from the governments and states.

Germany's DW corrects error that 600,000 settlers live in Gaza

CAMERA: ‘Contrary to common journalistic practice, editors did not append a note alerting readers to the change’

Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner exchange after Putin, Zelensky meet

Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in their first face-to-face meeting, took part in nine hours of talks in Paris.

Ash-covered victims of New Zealand volcano eruption looked badly burned

"They were pretty poorly ... but covered in ash, looking quite badly burned," said helicopter pilot James Tayler, adding that the ash had obscured the details of injuries.

Israel Allies Foundation heading to Brussels to discuss EU relations

The specified topics of the event will focus on improving trade relations between the two state entities and examining the two-decade-old agreement that still stands today.

Church nativity scene depicts Jesus, Mary and Joseph as caged asylum seekers

The American Civil Liberties Union estimated that more than 5,400 migrant children are currently in government custody, and separated from their families.

Israelis look to Inquisition roots to get Portuguese passports

The citizenship application takes around two years. Some 20 percent are approved.

Joint List MK endorses Jeremy Corbyn for UK premier

Under Corbyn’s leadership, Labour has ignored dozens of antisemitism complaints about the party’s officials as a matter of policy.

UK Elections: Oh, no! Not another one!

There has been only one occasion in Britain since 1910 when there were two elections within a few months.

Descendants of Chelm death march retrace steps

Deportations of Jews from Polish town to Hrubieszów began on December 1, 1939.

Shalva band makes American debut at Israeli-American Council event

US President Donald Trump stood on stage for the whole performance. At the end, a member of the band embraced the president. Another told the president, "I love you so much."

Jewish journalist’s nose possibly ‘doctored’ on Swedish ID card

“As a Jew in Europe you get used to much of this stuff happening that you brush a lot of it aside because... you know the cost of complaining,” Annika Hernroth-Rothstein said.

Ron Lauder to establish antisemitism watchdog providing $25 million

Called the Antisemitism Accountability Project, or A.S.A.P., the project's mission, as described by WJC president, is targeting politicians at any level who engage in antisemitic discourse.

Long Island anti-hate task force to be established after Holocaust center defaced twice

Swastikas and the word “n***r” were among some of the racist graffiti found at the center in the last two weeks.

Jewish groups decry weak response to Trump Jewish wealth insinuations

“You have people that are Jewish people that are great people, they don’t love Israel enough,” Trump said Saturday.

‘Uncut Gems’ is Adam Sandler’s Oscar moment

“Uncut Gems” is the sixth film by Josh and Benny Safdie, a pair of thirtysomething Jewish brothers who have earned serious acclaim for their gritty indie works that probe the New York City underworld

Joint Distribution Committee chooses new president after first election

The 105-year-old organization provides aid and services to Jewish populations in need across the globe, and took an active role aiding Holocaust survivors, Soviet Jewry, and Ethiopian Jews.

Thousands rally in London’s Parliament Square against antisemitism

No speaker directly mentioned Corbyn or his party, which has been accused of institutional antisemitism. Corbyn has been dogged by criticism over antisemitism in Labour since his election as leader.

30 West Virginia correctional academy trainees suspended over Nazi salute

Two correctional academy trainers and a cadet from the class shown in the picture were fired, The Washington Post reported.

PM Trudeau says UN vote not a shift in “steadfast” Israel support

"Our enduring friendship with Israel remains. We will continue to stand strongly against the singling out of Israel at the UN," Trudeau said at a menorah lighting ceremony at Parliament.

Italian Catholic museum opens exhibit on 'fake news' Jewish blood libel

In 1475, a two-year-old boy, Simonino, disappeared in the Italian city of Trento, marking the beginning of one of the most infamous cases of blood libel against Jews in history.

Israeli student attacked at Paris metro for speaking Hebrew

A passerby called an ambulance that transferred him to the hospital, while the two assailant individuals fled the scene.

US envoy urges Germany: Don’t fund Iranian terrorism

"We will continue to explain to our partners that we should work together to end Iranian support for terrorism," US ambassador Richard Grenell said.

Senior UK rabbi ‘duped’ into signing letter backing Jeremy Corbyn

Rabbi Ephraim Padwa’s family say letter seemed ‘very suspicious’ and cast doubt the leader wrote it.

How to Refocus the Wandering Mind? 6 Simple Ways
EU think tank advocating for West Bank boycotts funded by occupied territories worldwide

The ECFR has close ties to the European Commission, with commissioners serving on its council, and its studies are often adopted by Brussels as EU policy.

US suspects Iran behind rocket attacks on Iraqi bases hosting US forces

According to one official, the rockets used in the attacks have become increasingly sophisticated with rockets with longer ranges and higher explosive power.

Gulf summit could chart new direction amid Qatar crisis

Both Qatar and its adversaries are playing down a major breakthrough. A summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh is expected to pave the way to a possible thaw.

Turkey's Erdogan says Nobel academy rewarding human rights violations

The academy's choice has been widely criticized.

Palestinian Authority: No elections without east Jerusalem participation

The PA requested that Israel allow east Jerusalem residents to vote in Palestinian presidential and parliamentary elections. Now, Mahmoud Abbas is trying to gain as much support as possible.

Iran is building tunnels in Syria near Iraq border for weapons

Iran has begun building tunnels at its Imam Ali base in Syria, which is a key part of Iran’s infrastructure that links Iran via Iraq to Syria and Lebanon.

Time to get slimed - again - as Ghostbusters: New trailer released

The Ghostbusters franchise will be back this summer, retooled for the digital age.

Dance Review: A winning presentation for ‘2019’

The one decisive factor that will make 2019 memorable to the core, has to do with space design, rather than the bold and important dramaturgical content.

Festival Review: Jerusalem Jazz Festival

The Impressionist Gallery was packed to the rafters for the show, as were all the gigs I managed to attend over the three days.

Rothschild musical by Fiddler on the Roof creators on the way to Jerusalem

Binder and Salter have produced more than 30 shows together since founding Encore! in 2007.

Joe Biden takes swipe at Bernie Sanders over military aid to Israel

Sanders has said he would “absolutely” leverage the $3.8 billion in annual military assistance from the United States to Israel to pressure the Israeli government to act differently.

Democrats to unveil two articles of impeachment against Trump

Democrats were expected to draft articles of impeachment on abuse of power and on obstruction of Congress.

Hillary Clinton urges Jewish activists not to ‘walk away’ ahead of 2020

In her speech, Clinton cautioned attendees against becoming complacent.

Trump and nuclear Iran: What has the president gotten right or wrong

18 months after he pulled the US out of the 2015 nuclear deal: tactical successes, but apparent failure to stop Tehran's march toward a nuclear weapon.

Democrats introduce two articles of impeachment against Donald Trump

"No one, not even the president, is above the law," House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said.

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