The Jerusalem Post Archive

11 December 2019
Turkey’s next military target: Libya

Ankara claims it opposes Israel, Cyprus, Greece and Egypt and will act militarily in Libya and in the Mediterranean.

Jerusalem's chief rabbi visits Bahrain on unprecedented trip

According to Ynet, Amar hopes that citizens of both Bahrain and Israel could travel to each other's countries without "the need for special coordination."

Macron to Rouhani: Imprisonment of French nationals 'intolerable'

Paris reported the arrest of Marchal, a senior researcher at Science-Po university, in mid-October, while his Franco-Iranian colleague Adelkhah has been in prison in Iran since June.

Netherlands resumes funding UNRWA despite alleged abuses

“We welcome the decision by the Netherlands to unlock funds that will help UNRWA at an exceptionally challenging period of its existence,” said Marc Lassouaoui, chief of donor relations.

Palestinian girl slams 'cursed' Trump over 'defiled' Jerusalem

Denying the history of the Jews in Israel is far from a new tactic for the Palestinian Authority, whether it's through children's shows or academic scholars.

Iranian bank cyber attack leaves 15 million customers' details online

“This is the largest financial scam in Iran’s history,” Iran's Aftab News reported. “Millions of Iranians are worried to find their names among the list of hacked accounts.”

Turkey says will retaliate against any sanctions ahead of U.S. vote

U.S. lawmakers will vote - and likely pass - a defense bill later on Wednesday that calls for sanctions against Turkey over Ankara's decision to procure the S-400 defenses.

Turkey’s leadership thrives on threats and crises - analysis

Turkey has stoked a wide range of crises seemingly against anyone and everyone, while accusing its critics of 'Islamophobia'.

US to impose sanctions on Iran shipping group involved in missile program

The sanctions will impact the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and it's China-based subsidiary, E-Sail Shipping, and Mahan Air.

Voices from the Arab Press: IRAQ IS IN GREAT DANGER

The protesters are actually strengthening the Iraqi political system because what they are demanding is change from within – not a coup against the regime.

Lebanon must form credible government to get intl. support, avoid chaos

Grappling with its worst economic crisis since the 1975-90 civil war, Lebanon has been politically paralyzed since Saad al-Hariri quit as prime minister after mass protests against the ruling elite.

UN unable to verify that weapons in Saudi oil attack were from Iran

The United States, European powers and Saudi Arabia have blamed the Sept. 14 attack on Iran. Iran has denied any involvement.

Knesset to vote on dispersing itself, sending Israel to third elections

Netanyahu and Gantz blame one another for failure to negotiate unity coalition.

Poll: Blue and White expected to gain 37 seats, Likud drops to 33

With Netanyahu heading the Likud the party receives more seats but the right-bloc falters, while Sa'ar leading the party would have fewer votes but the bloc gets strengthened.

Holding Israeli elections a day before Super Tuesday in the US

Super Tuesday is the most important day in the US primary calendar when fully 14 states will be holding primaries and selecting their delegates.

NGOs hold ‘trial,’ highlight violence against migrant women

Sponsored by the Organization of Women to Women and the Hotline for Refugees and Migrants, the mock trial included the actual testimonies of three female migrant victimsץ

Guatemala's Giammattei: Time to recognize Jewish people's right to Israel

The president-elect, in town on an official visit and in support of the Israel Allies Foundation annual event, visited with local leaders and planted a tree through KKL-JNF in the Hula Valley.

Two seriously injured in fire near Hadar Mall in Jerusalem
Palestinian teen suicide bomber honored with plaque at Bethlehem school

Ayyat al-Akras was just 17 when she blew herself up in Jerusalem, killing two and injuring 28, near a supermarket in Jerusalem on March 29, 2002.

Avigdor Liberman: Everyone to blame for election except me

The Yisrael Beteynu leader accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of acting only out of his own interest.

Labor leader Peretz to Blue and White: Stop giving false hope

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz said on Tuesday night that negotiations could begin if Netanyahu would just reiterate the same commitments he made ahead of the past two elections.

Likud primary likely on December 26

“I will conduct a positive, clean, and pertinent campaign, and present an agenda for Israel's future,” Likud challenger Gideon Sa'ar.

A-G: families who receive 'pay for slay' payments forfeit state benefits

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit has urged the National Labor Court to reject a family's request for state benefits while receiving of 'pay for slay' payments.

Azrieli Foundation gifts $18 million to Yeshiva University

The money will continue to support the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, as well as to bolster scholarships.

Likud denies Netanyahu mulling preventing election by giving up immunity

The reports said that Netanyahu was holding rounds of consultations on whether to give up his immunity.in order to call the bluff of Blue and White, who made it a precondition for coalition talks.

Rivlin complains of anti-Israel bias to United Nations ambassadors

While Rivlin welcomed them cordially – emphasizing the fact that they were in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel – he could not refrain from taking a jab at UNESCO.

When will female IDF soldiers see the inside of a tank?

All of us were willing to give our all to our army service and now we’re being told that we’re not good enough because we’re girls’

Cancer, heart disease named leading causes of Israeli deaths

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics report, differences were identified between leading causes of death among Israel's Jewish and Arab populations.

Herzl’s vision as a celebration of Judaism and life

The seeds for a Jewish transformation, planted by Herzl, were in full bloom at the first Herzl Conference on Contemporary Zionism.

Theodor Herzl vs. Rabbi Kook

“As rabbi of Jaffa, Kook was requested to eulogize Herzl who passed away just two months ago. For a rabbi raised in the world of the yeshivas of Lithuania it was a difficult and challenging act."

Hitting the Blue Note in Jerusalem

The stirring tale of a stellar recording outfit graces the capital’s Jewish Film Festival

Tour Israel: Winter festivities in the Western Galilee

Every once in a while, Hanukkah and Christmas fall on the same week, and this year happens to be one of those years.

Pascale's Kitchen: Strawberry season

Strawberries are finally in season, and these juicy red berries can be seen in every market.

Beit Hakerem – My kind of town

‘There is a spot of earth supremely blest, A dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest… ”

Lifetime award for poet Rivka Miriam

Born in Jerusalem in 1952, Miriam took as her pen name the names of two close family members who perished at Treblinka.

JSO’s ‘Rigoletto’ success

It is a pleasure to be able to report that the performance was, on the whole, a success with flying colors.

Israel veterans: Stop being a spectator...

... and get into the game!

Bir Zeit University bans ‘paramilitary’ rally, sparking student protests

The administration announced it has decided to “evacuate all students quickly and until further notice.”

Wertheims take over majority of Mizrahi Bank

The two joined the bank’s shareholders in December 2016, but according to Israeli law had to undergo a trial period until this week.

Donald Trump calls impeachment a 'WITCH HUNT!'

House Democrats announced the formal articles of impeachment on Tuesday, to which Trump responded with a series of tweets attacking politicians and urging his followers to "read the transcript."

Trump to Russian FM: Don't interfere in US elections

Trump also urged Russia to resolve its conflict with Ukraine.

Nadler, Schiff lead charge as House introduces articles of impeachment

Three of the five committee chairmen in charge of drafting the charges are Jewish.

Bernie Sanders signed senators’ letter seeking ouster of Stephen Miller

The other candidates to sign on are Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Cory Booker of New Jersey, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Michael Bennet of Colorado.

Jewish Dems call on White House to condemn TruNews for antisemitism

Reps. Ted Deutch of Florida and Elaine Luria of Virginia sent a letter on Monday to White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney.

GLAMZ: Top beauty professionals online

Technology is at the center of global economic development. More so in Israel where hi-tech has been the engine of economic growth for the past 40 years.

Forming a new LLC in the US – what you should know

People always ask: What form or structure should I choose for my small business? With new business registrations on the rise according to government data, there are numerous factors to consider.

Former Donald Trump campaign aides visiting Israel, Netanyahu

The visitors are Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie.

Sydney fires play a hotter role in Australian politics

Australia's fires have killed at least four people since November, burnt about 2.5 million acres (1 million hectares) of farmland and bush and destroyed more than 400 homes.

Three Florida students arrested for making school attack threats

The two girls and one boy aged between 12 and 16 were arrested in apparently unrelated incidents after making violent threats against Broward County schools and students.

US Army to fund rare earths plant for weapons development

The move is intended to reduce Americas's reliance on foreign powers to supply the materials required for weapons technologies.

Aung San Suu Kyi rejects UN charge of Rohingya genocide as 'misleading'

Suu Kyi, once feted in the West as a heroine of democracy, spoke for about 30 minutes at the courtroom in The Hague in defense of the actions of the Myanmar military that for years had kept her under house arrest.

Greta Thunberg named Time Magazine's Person of the Year

“We can’t just continue living as if there was no tomorrow, because there is a tomorrow,” Thunberg told Time Magazine. “That is all we are saying.”

Georgia is geor-gious

Wine, walnuts and natural wonders await, just a few hours away at the storied intersection of Europe and Asia.

Georgian chronicles: A rich, bumpy history

According to Orthodox tradition, the country is considered chosen by the Mother of God, who is known as Georgia’s patroness.

The 10 most important rules of Smartphone Photography ‏‏‏| Part two
Frank Sinatra's Golden Globe for promoting Jewish equality to be auctioned

“Sinatra's advocacy continues to be tremendously relevant in light of current global affairs," said auction owner Nate Sanders

Israeli director calls out Golden Globes for lack of female nominees

Just five female directors have ever been nominated for a Golden Globe.

Screen legend Kirk Douglas turns 103

Becoming a star in Hollywood's golden age and appearing in nearly 100 movies since, he rediscovered Jewish spirituality late in life, following a visit to Jerusalem that moved him.

Germany's Deutsche Welle stokes antisemitism, says CAMERA

The media outlet used term "Israel lobbyists" to describe its critics.

NJ shooting witness: We heard shooting like we've never heard before

"A lot of shots were fired," he stressed. "And then we started seeing swat teams, and crazy armored vehicles and officers showing up and knew it was serious."

2 Jewish groups say new food stamp rules will ‘devastate’ the needy

“The new SNAP rules announced yesterday by the Federal government will devastate low-income New Yorkers by denying them critical food benefits they rely on to feed their families."

Rabbi films threats against him at Long Island Costco

The man — identified as Justin Pichizaca, 20, of Queens — twice made a move toward Fri to hit him and said “Record all you want because a Nazi is going to f***ing kill you.”

Jersey City kosher market shooting rattles tight-knit Orthodox community

It was an ordeal that disturbed the heart of a small Orthodox Jewish community of nearly 100 families, most of whom moved from the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn over the past few years.

Trump antisemitism executive order sets up First Amendment battle

While Trump’s order has been in the works for months, its emergence coincides with two Hanukkah receptions at the White House on Wednesday, which gather Republican supporters of his Israel policy.

German Army to employ rabbis for the first time in a century

"Today at the Cabinet meeting, we sent an important signal to our Jewish soldiers," Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer wrote on Twitter.

Jewish students allegedly assaulted at Labour Rally in Bristol

The students claimed that antisemitic slurs were hurled at them by several Corbyn supporters, and attempts were made to take their placards.

BDS activist to be honored as ‘peace envoy’ at Belgian Holocaust memorial

Brigitte Herremans will receive the “ambassador for peace” prize from Belgian Catholic NGO Pax Christi Vlaanderen (Flanders).

Hamas denies supporting Jeremy Corbyn in UK general election

According to TPS, one of the largest support organizations for Corbyn – the “We support Jeremy Corbyn” Facebook page – is operated by Hamas supporters in the Gaza Strip and Britain.

One of the Jersey City shooters was a Black Hebrew Israelite

One of the dead suspects in a shootout at a kosher market in Jersey City is David Anderson, who reportedly was once a member of the Black Hebrew Israelites. Here are some things to know.

Israeli 'rubber band' solution could reduce plastic bottle volume by 80%

A French-Israeli entrepreneur believes that recycling challenges posed by large quantities of plastic bottles could be significantly ameliorated with a rubber band.

European innovation community extends operations to Israel

The newly-inaugurated Tel Aviv hub - located at the city's Azrieli Sarona Tower - is the EIT's second facility outside the continent, following the launch of a similar hub in the Silicon Valley.

Tremors hinder recovery efforts in New Zealand volcanic island
Afghanistan: Car bomb explodes near American troops in Kabul
EU countries to discuss recognizing Palestinian state
Volcanic tremors in New Zealand makes second eruption very likely
Nine officially missing in wake of New Zealand volcanic eruption
Pakistani militant accused of Mumbai attacks indicted for terror financing
Turkey, Britain agreed to speed up fighter jet project
Iran will bypass U.S. sanctions or overcome them through talks
Russia, Turkey, Iran concerned about "terrorist presence" in Syria's Idlib
Suu Kyi says genocide case brought against Myanmar "misleading"
Knesset approves bill to disperse itself in first reading
Gantz: Netanyahu is trying to reach majority that will guarantee immunity
Joint List aims to achieve historic result of 15 seats in new election
Russia arrests alleged Ukrainian nationalist in suspected bomb plot
Benny Gantz expresses sorrow for Jersey City victims
Liberman blames both Likud and Blue and White for political crisis
Algerian protesters demand Thursday's election be canceled
Iran dismisses Macron's call for release of two jailed French citizens
Senate could start Trump impeachment trial in January
Lapid: Elections will be ‘a festival of violence and disgust’
Danish police arrest 20 in raids to thwart suspected Islamist attack
Police arrest 5 at haredi protest in Bnei Brak
Death toll rises to eight in New Zealand volcano eruption
First reading of bill to disperse Knesset passes 91-0
Jihadists kill 71 soldiers in mass attack - Niger military
Two rockets fell near Baghdad airport, no casualties -statement
Brazil president Bolsonaro says has a possible skin cancer
US poised to give federal workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave
China's UN envoy says 'imperative' Security Council ease sanctions on North Korea
US ready to be flexible with N.Korea, warns against provocations - Trump's UN envoy
New Zealand officials say White Island volcano remains 'highly volatile'
Four things that should concern Israelis from Trump’s speech at the IAC

The significant gap in how American Jews and Israelis perceived the speech requires Israelis to reevaluate Trump’s statements and understand it through the eyes of American Jewry.

Poker or the odds

At this point, Jenny must decide whether to play the queen, the percentage play, or play low, which works if East holds the king doubleton.

Dreaming of retirement?

My dad, of beloved memory, a true workaholic, decided that life needed to have more meaning and decided at age 55 to retire.

Book review: America’s abandonment of Jews during the Holocaust

When America entered the war in 1941, ships that took soldiers to Europe returned empty after FDR rejected using them to rescue Jews.

Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy over time

One important change to note is the significant shift from Gandhi’s policy of adopting the Palestinian narrative to current Prime Minister Narendra Damoda Damodardas Modi’s smashing this approach.

Netanyahu’s social media campaign has revived Israel’s image in Iran

On the Palestinian issue, most responses vary from “none of my business” to “Israel is in the right.”

Immunity bill would save country millions

Israel’s second president, Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, had been elected to his third term at the time of his death.

Just say no to a mutual defense treaty with the US

Israel and the US are the best friends. This imposes special responsibilities on both.

Encountering Peace: Taking over the land

Most Israelis today probably believe that Israel holds sovereignty at least over area C in the West Bank.

No Hold Barred: Even when Trump glorifies Israel he’s called an antisemite

Dean Obeidallah writing for CNN claimed that Trump employed the antisemitic trope of “Jewish dual-loyalties” when he said that some Jews “don’t love Israel enough.”

Washington Watch: Why do some cheer Trump’s Jewish tropes?

Yair Rosenberg wrote in The Washington Post that “Trump believes all the antisemitic stereotypes about Jews but sees those traits as admirable.”

Israeli scientific study shows electrons flow like water

The implications of the study have the potential to be groundbreaking in the field of electronics, as it can create ways of lowering electrical resistance.

Israeli, US scientists team up to advance cancer research

One group of researchers will study fusion proteins that form in pediatric cancer. The other team will study the role of epigenetics in metastasis.

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