The Jerusalem Post Archive

12 December 2021
Kentucky rabbi says Jewish communities donating to victims of deadly tornadoes

At least 100 people are feared dead in Kentucky after a swarm of tornadoes tore a 200-mile path through the US Midwest and South.

CAIR supports member that said 'Zionist synagogues' behind Islamophobia

Zahra Billoo claimed Zionist organizations were behind Islamophobia, police brutality, and border control.

RZA partnership brings Tzurba M'Rabanan to Amazon

The Religious Zionists of America's (RZA) Tzurba M'Rabanan is now available on Amazon in English.

Israel-US relationship too important for partisan lines - editorial

The ties should not depend on who is leading either country. The alliance is between the two countries, not between two political figures.

Use the Leket Israel model as a solution to climate change - opinion

With the right support, what Leket Israel has achieved on a small scale can be replicated globally.

The toxic discourse that endangers lives - opinion

This rhetoric places the threat of an attempted assassination as a real possibility, which must be prepared for.

Abraham Accords herald a new normal for Israel, Arab allies - opinion

Sometimes things that suddenly seem normal tell you how the world has changed.

Letters to the Editor December 13, 2021: Poor history

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Iran's IRGC foresees advances in missiles, drones - analysis

Iran’s IRGC has immense power and sway in Iran’s strategy and also its development of new weapon systems.

Criminal cats? Iran's proposed pet ban sparks outrage

The ban would affect "crocodiles, turtles, snakes, lizards, cats, mice, rabbits, dogs and other unclean animals as well as monkeys."

Hamas: Despite boycott, our supporters ran in municipal elections

The ruling Fatah faction declared victory in the Palestinian municipal elections in the West Bank, while Hamas said that some of its supporters gained significant achievements.

Four dead at funeral of Hamas member killed in Lebanon explosion

One of those wounded in the clashes is Zaher Jabarin, a member of Hamas' Political Bureau.

Iran arrests lesbian for 'supporting homosexuality'

The state‘s Sharia law system imposes the death penalty on same-sex relations.

Iran builds new 'intel ship' dubbed Shiraz - analysis

Shiraz is the size of a destroyer and has a “wide range” of electronic warfare abilities.

Iran thinks Israeli efforts are 'futile' amid Vienna talks - analysis

Iran believes that the talks may outflank Israeli warnings and it hopes the US will call what it sees as Israel’s bluff. 

Biden moving closer to Israel’s call for 'plan B' on Iran - analysis

Disagreement persists on the Iran Deal, but Jerusalem and Washington are growing more united on Iran.

Iranian MP: Enmity between Zionists, Iran goes back to Purim

An Iranian MP referred to the Purim story as a 'brutal massacre of the Iranian people.'

Jared Kushner, NGO leaders sign Abraham Accords memorandum in Abu Dhabi

Representatives from the AAPI and the Sharaka initiative on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding in order to promote the goals of the Abraham Accords.

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Omicron questions don’t change bottom line, vaccines save lives - analysis

Although the majority of new Omicron cases in Israel are people who were fully vaccinated, there have been no severe cases among the vaccinated so far.

Coronavirus: Bennett mistakenly claims 2 British children died from Omicron

The prime minister later retracted his words, saying that he meant to refer to the coronavirus in general.

Coronavirus: UK, Denmark to become red countries

During the cabinet’s weekly meeting, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that Israel’s goal is to delay the penetration of Omicron.

Protein component could be added to COVID vaccines to protect against new variants - study

While most available COVID-19 vaccines target the virus' spike protein, variants including Delta and Omicron have mutations that affect this protein, making them harder for immune cells to detect.

IDF commissions new buses, refreshment stations for soldiers

Starting this morning, the IDF will operate another 80 buses, 15 collection points, and stations with treats for soldiers on their way to their bases.

Klil launches new showroom in Kiryat Ata

This is Klil’s third showroom. The others are in Netanya and Rishon Lezion.

21st Israeli Art Exhibition raises NIS 1.2m. so far

The exhibition, which salutes young Israeli artists and social art, was dedicated this year to empowering women.

‘Build more Tel Aviv studio flats for hi-tech’

Jacky Mukmel, chairman of CBRE Israel, appealed to the Interior and Labor ministries that at least 20% of the space in the office towers should be residential.

Cyber Authority runs nationwide anti-hacking drill

According to an INCD statement, the drill will focus on employees from around 20 large organizations who will be targeted with a wide variety of 'phishing' hacking techniques.

Utensil tax was wrong, say researchers, business owners, plastic makers

"In a hot country like this, with coronavirus and health issues, it’s not really possible to have customers drink from other kinds of cups. They need to have something which is single-use."

Catering to the residential needs of the religiously observant

When completed, the facility will offer a senior living residence adapted to the religiously oriented way of life. 

Israeli company says novel AI device could help prevent adult blindness

The company that developed the technology, Ophthalmic Sciences, believes that its device – IOPerfect – could help prevent adult blindness.

Israel's malls unconcerned about COVID restrictions

“Business is business; and health is much more important.”

One year anniversary since Israel, Bhutan establish full diplomatic ties

The Buddhist kingdom known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" only has relations with 54 nations, and world powers such as China, the US, UK, France and Russia are not among them.

Putin laments Soviet collapse as demise of 'historical Russia'

Putin, who served in the Soviet-era KGB, has previously described the collapse of the Soviet Union, which was ruled from Moscow, as the "greatest geopolitical catastrophe" of the 20th century.

Ever Given crosses the Suez Canal, first time since accident

The Ever Given, a container vessel that got stuck in the Suez Canal attempted to cross the waterway for the first time since the ship's accident.

Biden to Putin: Russia will pay 'terrible price' if it invades Ukraine

Biden said the possibility of sending US ground combat troops to Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion was 'never on the table.'

Strike in all health systems starting Wednesday - Nurses' Federation
South African president has COVID-19, symptoms mild
COVID in Israel: 15 new Omicron cases found, 67 total
Bennett lands in Abu Dhabi ahead of historic UAE visit
Attempted ramming of police officers in West Bank checkpoint
COVID-19: Israel to designate UK, Denmark and Belgium as 'red' countries
Bennett heads for Abu Dhabi in first visit to UAE by an Israeli PM
Britain tells Iran: still time for a 'last chance' nuclear deal
G7 warns Russia of 'massive consequences' if Ukraine attacked
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes east of Tokyo
Indian PM Modi's Twitter account 'briefly compromised'
‘Interview with the Vampire’s Anne Rice dies at 80

Born in New Orleans in 1941, Rice became renowned the world over as a writer of gothic fiction, with her books selling more than 150 million copies globally.

Miss Universe: Who will take home the crown from Eilat?

Israel’s Tourism Ministry worked to pour in a lot of money and effort into making this production high quality. But for the government, there’s another focus as well.

Rammstein’s lead singer Till Lindemann here on New Year's Day

Lindemann is known as one of the most outrageous soloists in the music world, with each of his performances being a kind of grandiose theatrical cabaret.

Tel Aviv's Beit Ha’amudim celebrates 10 jazzy years

The 11-day program, which runs through Wednesday, December 15, is chock-full of leaders of the local scene.

Fundraiser aims to build more bomb shelters in Gaza border communities

There is a clear need for more shelters, but many communities in the direct line of fire do not have the resources to afford new ones.

Selection panel progresses toward picking next attorney general

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar wants a candidate who will agree to a historic breaking apart of the attorney general position into two separate roles: a chief legal adviser and a chief prosecutor.

Kahana wary over implementing Western Wall agreement

The religious services minister is reluctant to advance the Western Wall agreement due to political weaponization by the opposition, clarifying that he does not have authority over the issue.

'Mossad' gets Hezbollah media outlet suspended from Twitter

A Hezbollah-run media outlet was kicked off of Twitter for the glorification of violence after a popular Mossad parody account reported and publicized their tweets.

Springtime brought the death of the dinosaurs - study

The dinosaurs — and 75% of life on earth — were wiped out in the midst of spring, according to a new study.

Never before seen state of matter could advance quantum tech

A team at Harvard has documented a new state of matter which could advance quantum technology.

Bennett to meet with UAE Crown Prince in historic first

The visit is the first-ever by an Israeli prime minister to the Gulf state, and comes as tensions with Iran continue to grow.

Netanyahu's family to lose bodyguards, chauffeur, car

After a briefing by representatives of the Shin-Bet, Mossad, police and National Security Council, it was decided that the Netanyahu family will no longer receive security protection.

New Hope MK appointed deputy education minister

The coalition fell to only 60 active MKs on Thursday, when Yamina MK Shirley Pinto gave birth to her second child - a baby girl.

2nd-Temple-period synagogue found where Gospel’s Mary Magdalene was born

The building is the second synagogue from the time uncovered in Migdal, a prominent Jewish settlement that was also the main base of Flavius Josephus, historian and anti-Roman rebel commander.

Israeli athlete wins world para-taekwondo championship

Asaf Yasur, who lost both his hands after a terrible, life-threatening electrocution accident before his 13th birthday, won the gold and title of champion for the Men’s under-58 kilogram.

Tel Aviv school rapes: Student suspect remanded in custody

The fifteen-year-old teen suspected of committing rape and indecent acts against a female schoolmate was remanded in custody for four days as more complaints begin to emerge.

See all asteroids near Earth with NASA's new real-time tool

The interactive tool pictures the solar system and various planets within, with orbits indicated, as well as several asteroids and comets that classify as near-Earth objects (NEOs).

UN appeals to EU over Israeli Palestinian NGO terror designation

A number of EU member states have publicly expressed skepticism over the terror designation, but the EU has not taken a more active stance on the matter.

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