The Jerusalem Post Archive

12 December 2017
Iron Dome intercepts missile fired from Gaza to Israel

Israel fires back with tanks and aircraft fire on Gaza Strip. Sirens mark second rocket fire attempt of the day.

Fine dining, outside of Tel Aviv

Mariposa proves that those living outside the center don’t need to journey to Tel Aviv to enjoy a world-class meal.

Amnesty accuses EU of abetting migrant rights violations in Libya
Second Swedish shul firebombed

Two firebombs were found at the site and had burned out on the spot.

Few victims of terrorism actually get full judgments levied against PA, Iran

There are also almost-wins, which later get knocked down or are at least put on hold.

Prominent Australian opposition lawmaker quits over claims of China links
How much money is Qatar spending on a facelift for Gaza?

Inside the quiet Qatari transformation of former Israeli settlements into snazzy new apartments for Gazans

New York, Nu York: Life Stinks, But There's a Parade
Houston man arrested for trying to aid Islamic State
Palestinians won’t benefit from multilateral peace process

For Israel, it was an obvious decision not to take a risk in working with a new group of mediators

'What country is Jerusalem in?'

Jerusalem might be the capital of Israel, but the United States is still hard pressed to say that it is actually part of the state of Israel.

12 arrested by security forces overnight
Iran nuclear deal remains in play as Trump's deadline for sanctions passes

Top US officials have expressed an interest in keeping the deal in place, and have told Trump that Iran is complying with it.

Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman passes away
OBITUARY: Rabbi Shteinman, Haredi 'leader of the generation,' dies at 104

Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman was the long-time leader of the non-Hassidic Ashkenazi Haredi community.

Ancient menorah inscribed on stone slab discovered in Tiberias mosque

The menorah dates back to between the 2nd and 4th centuries CE.

Hundreds of thousands attend funeral of late Haredi leader Rabbi Shteinman

Shteinman has been the de facto leader on issues of public importance to the Haredi community since the mid-1990s.

Shabbat legislation passes first vote after night bargaining in Knesset

The bill, which will require stores to receive permission from the Interior Minister to remain open on Saturdays, passed a first reading 59-54.

Seth Rogen to channel Cronkite in JFK Assassination Drama 'Newsflash'

Film to focus on CBS coverage of 1963 JFK assassination.

Swedish antisemitism watchdog warns of wave of attacks

Following the firebombing of a second synagogue in Sweden, the Jewish community should be vigilant.

MK Amsalem receives bodyguards after death threats
Pence, an architect of Jerusalem recognition, plans triumphant visit

Trump's announcement was intentionally correlated with Pence's upcoming travel to Israel.

WATCH: A festival of lights in a small corner of the world

Over the next 8 days, we will stream live from remote Jewish communities worldwide to show that although small in numbers, our love of tradition is strong and our light will never be extinguished.

Sources: Death toll from fighting in South Sudan's Great Lakes region rises to 170
In Brussels, Netanyahu plays to his base

“I attach great importance to Europe, I respect Europe, but I am not prepared to accept a double-standard," said Netanyahu before leaving for Europe.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes in Iran
Mother and daughter discover clay lamp from Hellenistic period

Second century BCE relic dates to Judah Maccabee’s battles against ruler of Antiochus.

Rubio calls to help displaced Christians in the Middle East

"Words alone are hollow unless action follows," said Sen. Mark Rubio.

Japan air force drills with US bombers, stealth fighters near Korean peninsula
Kremlin says widespread Russian forces no longer needed in Syria
Turkey will grow around 7.5 pct in 2017, Erdogan says
Egypt reveals discovery of ancient artifacts found in Luxor
Kremlin: We see Trump's tweets as official statements
Gov’t bill would let Litzman run Health as deputy minister

The bill circumvents a Supreme Court ruling from 2015 that a deputy minister cannot run a ministry.

BREAKING: Reports of a Palestinian armed with a knife shot near Ariel
Maccabeats release new Hanukka song for their 10-year anniversary

The wildly popular Jewish a cappella group is currently on tour.

Palestinian media: IDF forces kill two militants in Gaza Strip
Two Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants killed in Gaza

The group says the two were killed "while carrying out a jihadist mission."

Bangladesh authorities questioning wife of New York bomb suspect
IDF Spokesperson: No IDF attack carried out in Gaza
IN PICTURES: Hundreds of thousands attend funeral of Rabbi Shteinman

Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman was one of the preeminent leaders of the Haredi world in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Roy Moore’s wife on antisemitism charge: ‘One of our attorneys is a Jew’

Kayla Moore appeared to feel quite triumphant about her remark.

Turkey chides Arab leaders for 'weak' reaction ahead of Jerusalem summit

Several countries had still not said who they would send to Istanbul, a Turkish minister said.

Tel Aviv stock exchange bans bitcoin-related companies

Bitcoin – a digital payment method – has taken off in the past few months.

Denmark's government at risk in row with nationalists over Syrian refugees
End to teachers' strike, educators to receive 20% salary increase

“Today we place our teachers at the top of our national priorities,” Education Minister Naftali Bennett said.

Trump denies accusations of sexual misconduct, attacks Democrats
IDF, suspecting threat, shoots Palestinian in West Bank
Jewish arsonist of famous church gets 4 years in jail

His alleged partner in crime did not receive the same punishment.

Israeli-Arab MK: I'd rather die than sing Israeli anthem

To Balad leader Jamal Zehalka, the Israeli flag is "worse than a rag."

Russia suspends diplomatic presence in Yemen, moves envoy to Riyadh
Israel Academy of Sciences chooses six life members

The academy now includes 125 members.

Tour guides concerned of a downturn after a week of unrest

The Central Bureau of Statistics has reported 355,900 tourist entries for November, bringing a revenue of some $487 million, but tour guides detect a downturn.

Russia will keep bases in Syria to strike at insurgents
MK Amsalem gets bodyguards after death threats
Botswana court orders govt to recognizor transgender woman as female
Fauda renewed for third season

Netflix still mum on second season global air date.

Knesset advances controversial primaries bill

The bill would provide funding even for those parties that do not hold primaries – to the tune of NIS 50,000 for every mandate they received in the most recent national election.

Israeli chef retains two Michelin stars in Amsterdam

Could chefs within Israel ever join the international ranking system?

German soldier accused of planning to kill politicians, frame refugees
UN warns of new Syrian refugee wave to Europe if aid dries up
Surgery on children may cause chronic trauma, say Israeli researchers

New study reveals that children who undergo surgery are at risk of developing pediatric medical traumatic stress.

PA Prime Minister: We have not been fully empowered to operate in Gaza

In contrast to Rami Hamdallah’s remarks, Hamas on Saturday asserted in a statement that the PA had “assumed all of its responsibilities in Gaza.”

Trump signs defense policy bill, urges US Congress to fund it
Mogherini: Jerusalem should be shared between Israelis and Palestinians

European Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini urged Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and other Arab leaders to "show leadership, wisdom, restraint and moderation."

Polish PM speaks of unity with Jews

Mateusz Morawiecki gave his first major speech to parliament as prime minister.

Israel's groundbreaking water technology exported worldwide

A look at how JNF is helping Israel be at the forefront of revolutionizing how water is treated, and many countries are lapping up that knowledge

Iran upholds death sentence for Iranian academic with Swedish residency
Russia not withdrawing forces from Syria, Pentagon says
Meet the accidental stars

Antwerp alt-pop group Oh Wonder go from songwriters to international sensations on the way to Tel Aviv.

How Arielle met Nathan
‘Time’ names Wonder Woman top character of the year

Gal Gadot is IMDB’s No. 1 star of 2017

Jazz in the winter sun

What to expect ahead of the eight edition of the Red Sea Jazz Festival.

YOUR TAXES: OECD deals card to get out of jail

The Ten Global OECD Principles about catching tax evaders.

TECH TALK: Israel’s Wibbitz changes the entertainment world

Why TMZ cooperates with an Israeli start-up

Hanukka goes political throughout the country

Israeli politicians light up for the Festival of Lights.

Primaries funding bill moves forward

If the bill becomes law, candidates would no longer raise their own funds.

A gift for Hanukka

It’s a known fact that many cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy lose their hair for a significant period of time.

Victory against ISIS – game over?

Is that the end of ISIS?

Honor Sandstrom

How Israel and Sweden lost their footing.

Bad Shabbat law

That High Court decision was a recognition that existing legislation empowers local governments to decide for themselves how to observe the Sabbath.

Center Field: I guess we won’t get Jerusalem either on a silver platter

Alterman would snicker at today’s elaborate excuses justifying why only the Jewish state has been denied the right to choose its own capital.

Zionism and the changing global structure

American Jews are re-litigating the twentieth century, while Israelis are living the twenty-first.

Siren sounds in Ashkelon, likely in response to a rocket launched from Gaza
Grandma’s Crypto-Jewish Customs
Military glass ceiling: Highest ranks of IDF still closed off to women

Unlike the Shin Bet, the IDF has not opened its top ranks to female officers

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