The Jerusalem Post Archive

12 December 2023
Study links artificial sweeteners and depression

New evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners and diet drinks may contribute to feelings of depression. A dietician explains the potential reasons behind this link.

The Heroes of Magen David Adom

Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's National Emergency Medical and Blood Services Organization, was first on the scene during events of October 7.

Michael Rapaport visits Israel, to appear on ‘Eretz Nehederet’

A long-time supporter of Israel, Rapaport has become especially vocal since the massacre that started the war with Gaza.

WWE's Sami Zayn is embroiled in Israel-Gaza controversy, avoids sanctions

Professional wrestler Sami Zayn sparked outrage over alleged anti-Israel activity on social media and alluding to the war in Gaza, but WWE has yet to punish him.

Man discovers wife's double life, cheating after her death

A shocking revelation unveils a web of deceit and a hidden past

Putin's purpose served by nuclear warnings as he bids for new term
Japan ex-soldier wins battle for justice in landmark sexual assault case

The case of 24-year-old former Self-Defense Forces member Rina Gonoi relates to a 2021 incident during her time in the army when she said she was pinned down by three male colleagues.

Pakistan militants kill at least 24 in police station attack -sources

The bomb and gun attack occurred in the district of Dera Ismail Khan on the edge of the lawless tribal regions bordering Afghanistan, the two security officials said.

Turkish soccer club president arrested for punching referee

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said it had suspended all leagues after the "shameful" incident when Koca punched referee Halil Umut Meler

Berlin drops Mahmoud Abbas’s Holocaust hate speech case due to diplomatic immunity

At issue was Abbas’ comments made during a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in which he accused Israel of committing “50 Holocausts” since its war for independence in 1948.

Ukraine has lost 20% of all scientists, research capacity due to Russia War

The study showed that Ukrainian scientists are getting more and more disconnected from the Ukrainian scientific community, proving dangerous for the future of Ukraine and Ukrainian research.

German prosecutors charge 27 over far-right coup plot

The association planned to send an armed group to force their way into parliament in Berlin, arrest lawmakers, and overthrow the system, said prosecutors.

UN General Assembly calls for Gaza ceasefire in 153-10 vote

The vote revealed a significant drop in support for Israel in the two months since the war began – the UNGA voted 120-14 for a ceasefire on October 28.

Motorola unveils new body camera for security forces

New camera with LTE cellular communication infrastructure enables real-time transmission of critical information from the field, enhancing response capabilities.

Zara regrets 'misunderstanding' over photoshoot after Gaza boycott calls

"Unfortunately, some customers felt offended by these images, which have now been removed, and saw in them something far from what was intended when they were created."

McDonald's launches CosMc's, a new coffee chain to take on Starbucks

McDonald's introduces a new coffee-focused brand, CosMc's, with unique drinks and treats, aiming to capture the ever-growing beverage market and compete with coffee giants like Starbucks.

A deeper look at the EU’s AI Act

Following the EU's approval of the groundbreaking AI Act, take a closer look at the key elements poised to redefine the rules of the artificial intelligence game.

D-ID’s AI Agents take us one step closer to the future of AI interaction

The company’s Natural User Interface (NUI) offers a glimpse into a future where users communicate with technology through face-to-face interactions, transcending traditional approaches.

Israeli Air Force destroys rocket launching site, rockets ready to launch at Sderot
Over 1,600 IDF soldiers injured since start of Israel-Hamas War
WHO voices concern about health worker detentions in Gaza
Houthi attacks direct threat to Israel’s maritime trade – Ashdod port
Court extends arrest of reservist suspected of killing Yuval Castleman
White House's Sullivan says will speak with Israelis about Gaza war timetable
3 injured in stabbing in northern Israel - MDA
US issues new round of Russia-related sanctions - Treasury website
World Bank announces $20m in Gaza aid financing
Hamas leaders leave Qatar for unknown destination - report
The women in this war are the central story

Dr. Lehavit Akerman, dermatology specialist, chose the Women Power as her heroes.

Cozy Up by the Fire: Ash Logs and Night Briquettes for Winter
Lack of clarity: Presidents' failure to denounce Anti-Semitism
Obsessed with the Roman Empire? Archaeologists just made a major discovery

Contrary to expectations, the peer-reviewed research demonstrates that Interamna Lirenas thrived well into the 3rd century AD, resisting decline for an impressive 900 years.

Jerusalem classic cellist performs 'moonlighting' solo concert

Talia Erdal will demonstrate where her extracurricular “moonlighting” activities are taking her on December 14, when she plays a solo concert at Mishkenot Sha’ananim.

Hanukkah 2023: Unite and say 'no more' to humiliating women - opinion

This generation must rise up and fight its enemies, but first, it must change its perceptions that allow the humiliation of women.

Anti-Zionist Jewish 'progressiveness' reeks of hypocrisy - opinion

When you dismiss stories of women being raped and kids being burned in Israel, I can’t help but wonder: where are your progressive values now?

Hamas violated human rights, why are countries not condemning them? - opinion

On October 7, Hamas broke into Israeli citizens’ homes and abused, murdered, and kidnapped babies, children, women, and men. They did not once think about human rights.

Ivy League heads warned not to give 'yes,' 'no' answers to Congress - opinion

Several of the college presidents were prepped by law firm WilmerHale, which boasts a leading practice in Congressional investigations. Presumably, they were warned not to commit to positions.

In antisemitism allegations, Ivy League universities 'plead the first' - opinion

The three university presidents who testified before the Committee are not antisemitic or antisemite sympathizers. But they value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) even more.

Israel-Hamas War extends to US battle against antisemitism - opinion

As the world comes to terms with the horrors of Hamas's October 7 massacre, it is time the world make clear that calling for the destruction of Israel and death of Jews has no legitimacy.

Israel must start talking about Gaza's postwar future - opinion

The underlying principle guiding Gaza’s reintegration lies in its disassociation from terrorism and the establishment of durable national infrastructure.

Biden saw the rise of Hamas – now he has to annihilate it - opinion

Joe Biden as a senator saw the rise of Hamas in Gaza. Now, as president, he has vowed to annihilate the Gaza terrorist group.

Remembering David Ellenson, a Reform rabbi and Religious Zionist - opinion

The Reform world and the entire Jewish world are robbed ideologically because our friend, teacher, mentor, trailblazer, Rabbi David Ellenson, won’t be with us to make the old-new paradigms we need.

The world has turned a blind eye to Hamas sexual violence - editorial

Israeli interrogators working tirelessly to uncover the extent of the offenses committed by Hamas terrorists and are still unraveling the grim details.

Global perceptions of the Jewish People are shaped by a strong Jewish sovereignty in Israel

Antisemitism is a daily occurrence, even in traditional liberal locations like European capitals and major US cities.

Biden v. Trump would be close rematch, with RFK Jr a threat to Biden

Both candidates are saddled with profound vulnerabilities that could cost them the White House.

10 Best Cooking Twines for 2024

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10 Best Tissue Holders Review

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9 Most Popular Hard Contact Lens Cases for 2024

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10 Best Selling Pool Hoses for 2024

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10 Best Handmade Leather Coin Purses for 2024

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10 Best Leather Bookmarks Review

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10 Best Snowboard Goggles Replacement Lenses for 2024

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10 Best Vehicle Scale Accessories Review

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10 Most Popular Indoor Pest Sprays for 2024

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10 Best Selling Recurve Bows for 2024

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10 Top Selling Paint Sprayers for 2024

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10 Best Cabinet Hinges for 2024

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10 Best Portable Air Conditioners for 2024

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10 Best Tonneau Covers Review

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10 Best Shoe Racks on Amazon

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10 Most Popular Dive Rings & Toys for 2024

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10 Best Selling Hdmi Cables for 2024

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10 Top Selling Foam Rollers for 2024

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10 Best Wood Cutting Boards for 2024

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10 Best Dog Jerky Treats Review

Discover the tastiest and healthiest jerky treats for your furry friend with our top picks! Your dog will thank you for it.

10 Most Popular Water Bottle Accessories for 2024

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10 Best Selling HDMI To VGA Cables for 2024

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10 Best Sprinkler Head Types for 2024

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10 Best Mirror Cubes Review

Get ready to be mesmerized by the Mirror Cube! We've compared the best ones out there, so you can find the perfect one for you.

10 Best Dj Headphones for 2024

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10 Best Dog Gates Indoors Review

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10 Best Shower Mats Non Slip on Amazon

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10 Most Popular Foot Soaking Tubs for 2024

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10 Best Selling Lego City Polices for 2024

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10 Best Sun Wallpapers for 2024

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10 Best Pravana Vivids Review

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From Desk to Deck the Halls: Perfect Christmas Gifts for Coworkers This Year

Searching for Christmas gifts for coworkers? Look no further! We've handpicked a selection of delightful presents to make your colleagues feel special this holiday season.

Santa's Helper Guide: What to Get Your Mom for Christmas

Wondering what to get your mom for Christmas? Our guide has you covered with thoughtful ideas that'll make her holiday season merry and bright.

Cheers to Friendship! Unwrap the 10 Best Friend Gifts That Say It All

Find the perfect best friend gifts that capture the essence of your unique bond. It's all about celebrating friendship and creating unforgettable moments

5 Best Gold IRA Investment Companies & Accounts for 2024

With market fluctuations, rising inflation, and potential de-dollarization, a gold-based IRA shines as a compelling choice. Here we explore the best options for gold based IRA companies & accounts:

3 Best Honeywell Dehumidifiers on Amazon

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10 Best Selling Truck Tent Campers for 2024

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Best Propane Heater For Garage for 2023

Looking for the perfect propane heater for your garage? We've done the research for you, and found the top contenders. Get ready to stay warm all winter long!

10 Best Flower Frogs on Amazon

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10 Most Popular Uvex Safety Glasses for 2024

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10 Best Ottoman Sleepers for 2024

Get the best of both worlds with an ottoman sleeper! Discover the top options on the market and choose the perfect one for your needs.

8 Best Glass Cleaner For Windows Review

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10 Best Stationery Papers for 2024

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10 Best Badminton Birdies on Amazon

Get ready to smash the competition with the best badminton birdies on the market. Our product comparison will help you choose the perfect shuttlecock for your game.

UNGA to call for Gaza ceasefire as Israel speeds up humanitarian aid

Netanyahu: Hamas wants to destroy us now, PA wants to do it in stages.

Israeli hostage recalls horrors of Hamas's sexual assaults

"We're trying to rebuild something new from the ruins of our lives, but our minds are still with the girls who are left there."

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on Day 67?

IDF spokesperson to Biden: Israel differentiating between civilians, terrorists • PA foreign minister accuses Israel of starving Gazans

Qatar, Israel talk Gaza hostage deal in secret Europe meeting - report

A senior diplomatic source revealed that the deal is expected to include children, women, and men, including three senior IDF officers who were captured by Hamas. 

20 IDF soldiers killed since start of Hamas War due to friendly-fire, accidents

The IDF announced that out of the 105 soldiers that were killed since the start of the ground operations, 20 were killed in accidents.

Israel-Hamas War: 18% of Israeli employees absent from work in October

Israeli workplaces impacted as workers join IDF reserves and care for children; chief economist report reveals 764,000 absent workers due to the war with Hamas.

UN to host panel asking if Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

The event titled “2023 War on Gaza: The responsibility to Prevent Genocide” was organized by the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian people.

Israeli forces launch counter-terrorism operation in Jenin

Four Palestinian terrorists were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Jenin after throwing explosives at Israeli forces.

IDF has killed significant majority of Hamas navy chiefs

In addition to the navy’s unprecedented involvement in bombarding an enemy on land, Hamas in Gaza, IDF maritime forces are ready in large numbers for any issues from Hezbollah in the North.

Gaza will be neither Hamastan nor Fatahstan, no Oslo 2 - Netanyahu

“After the great sacrifice of our civilians and our soldiers, I will not allow the entry into Gaza of those who educate for terrorism, support terrorism and finance terrorism,” Netanyahu said.

Wounded in Gaza: Israeli tank reservist tells of narrowly escaping death

“We knew that no IDF soldiers were on the roof or in tunnels, so we went to investigate. In that minute, that second, we were hit with an RPG.”

IDF retrieves bodies of two Israelis taken hostage by Hamas

Master-Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot and Master-Sgt. (res.) Eyal Meir Berkovich fell during the operation to retrieve the bodies.

Israel's indecisiveness on Palestinian workers shows shifting dynamics - analysis

What has remained unchanged? First, a tendency to put off tough decisions; an inclination to kick the can down the road.

Wounded IDF soldier takes out Hamas terrorists in intense Gaza battle

Shejaia, a Hamas stronghold, has been the scene of intensive clashes between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists.

What's at stake as tensions escalate between IDF, Hezbollah - analysis

What is new from the last few days is that the IDF is starting to be more aggressive in the hope of intimidating Hezbollah into a deal without the need for a larger war.

IDF begins pumping seawater into Hamas tunnels in Gaza -WSJ

In 2015, Egypt flooded tunnels between the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula with seawater.

Water shortages, soil contamination: Hamas war puts environment at risk

Contaminated sewage poses a potential threat to agriculture, as toxins can seep into the soil and adversely impact farming practices.

Vatican eases rules on the ashes of the dead

In previous guidance from 2016, the Vatican said the ashes must be kept in "sacred places", and therefore neither at home, divided among family members nor scattered to the wind.

Deck the halls with hope: ‘Bring Them Home Now’ Christmas ornament

The Evangelical Christian has been broadly rallying alongside Israel for the release of its hostages from the strongholds of Hamas.

Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for strike on Norwegian tanker

Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea have ramped up, reportedly on a near-weekly basis • Houthis are "using the Israel-Hamas war to spread more chaos at the expense of the people of Yemen."

Iran’s FM slams Ukraine in Doha

Iranian foreign minister says Hamas or Hezbollah could obtain weapons via ‘black markets’ in places like Ukraine. Iran backs Russia with drones used against Ukraine.

Iran’s Houthis attack ship as Hezbollah escalates attacks in north

On Monday sirens sounded in the Galilee in Maalot, a city near the northern border, but which has not seen threats for most of the war.

Iran's Defense Ministry tours test flight base for new aircraft - analysis

Iran plans to acquire more aircraft from Russia in the future.

PA foreign minister accuses Israel of deliberately starving Gazans

Al-Maliki accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against around 1 million people in Gaza.

Iranian doctor fired from university for not wearing hijab

"The roaring river finds its way, even if it has to pass through hard and impenetrable rocks," wrote the doctor after she was fired.

Yemen's Houthis restrict Red Sea sailing, threaten Israeli ships

The Houthi warning includes a restriction on travel towards "occupied Palestinian territories" and advises cargo ships against raising false flags.

Is Israel's emergency government falling apart?

National Unity MK Matan Kahana addresses the emergency government amid the ongoing war

Jerusalem Jewish Film Week documentaries take on antisemitism

A number of films at the Jerusalem Jewish Film Week attempt to illuminate antisemitism throughout history and may help people better understand its current incarnation. 

French-Jewish duo present film to evacuees in Tel Aviv

People whose family members were killed and kidnapped during the massacre spoke ahead of the screening, calling for the release of all the hostages.

DJ Raphi and evacuee children help to bring light in times of darkness

DJ Raphi contacted the Sderot municipality and got permission to organize this uplifting moment for the evacuee children from Southern Israel.

Biden: US gave military aid to IDF for Gaza war, but opinions can change

Biden, speaking at a White House reception for the Jewish Hanukkah festival, recalled his decades-long relationship with Netanyahu.

Action heats up, fans will return to stands

Maccabi Tel Aviv holds off Sakhnin • Mac Haifa, Beitar draw • Hap Haifa edges Hap Jerusalem

United Hatzalah holds Hanukkah ceremony for hostage EMT

The volunteers converged in a convoy of ambulances and ambucycles at the organization’s headquarters in Jerusalem • Dolev Yehud received Prize of Excellence just before being captured

Israel security chief in letter to the world: 'Do not interfere'

The letter by the Shin Bet leader to the UN secretary-general reflects the frustration among decision-makers in Israel because of so much international indifference to what happened on October 7.

Four terrorists killed in Jenin IDF overnight operation

One other person was injured in the attack on Al-Sibat neighborhood in the city of Jenin, WAFA reported.

Puma to terminate sponsorship of Israel's national soccer team - FT

Puma made the decision to stop supporting Israel's national soccer squad because of financial reasons.

5 fake IDF soldiers charged with robbing Palestinian police station

Five residents of east Jerusalem were indicted for disguising themselves as IDF soldiers and raiding and stealing weapons from a Palestinian police station.

Are people tired of watching the news? Ratings decline as war rages on

Is the public growing tired of TV news broadcasts after two months of war? Here's what the evidence has to say.

Several Israeli hostages in Gaza deceased, Health Ministry declares

The deaths of several Israeli captives have been declared in absentia without any physical evidence.

Tel Aviv University’s first-ever academic course for int'l students on Hamas War

Explaining a fact-based picture of the Hamas massacre and Israel’s war to do away with the terrorist organization

Lights and Lifesavers - On Oct. 7, United Hatzalah was on the phone with children in the south

“Our Resilience Unit has been operating since 2016 to give emotional support to our volunteers and to the citizens,” explains Uriel Bulmas.

Will the attorney-general probe Yair Netanyahu passport fiasco?

MK Naama Lazimi demands investigation into distribution of passports to Likud members, Yair Netanyahu

Lapid: Netanyahu equating Oslo, Oct. 7 deaths is an 'evil campaign'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticizes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for equating the victims of Oslo Accords with those of October 7, calling his campaign detached and cynical.

'No surprise if Hamas executes them' - Gaza hostages' brother

Sharon Sharabi, whose brothers are held captive by Hamas, expresses concerns over the safety of hostages and demands action.

Revised 2023 State Budget approved, to be reviewed in coming days

An additional 28.9 billion shekels has been allocated for 2023 to cover rising war-related expenses

Biden says Netanyahu must change government, Israel losing global support

Biden specifically mentioned Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Thousands of non-Jews rally against antisemitism in Berlin

Dubbed “Never again is now — Germany stands up,” the rally was organized by a Jewish real estate magnate, Nicolai Schwarzer.

Pro-Palestine protester climbs Chabad menorah, places Palestine flag

One of the protesters climbed a menorah on the New Haven Green and put a Palestinian flag between the candle holders.

Harvard University president to remain in office - student media

Some donors, alumni and members of Congress called for Gay to resign, as her fellow Ivy League president at University of Pennsylvania, Liz Magill, did over the weekend.

Far-right Polish lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in parliament

Grzegorz Braun then took to the podium in the chamber where he described Hanukkah as "satanic".

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