The Jerusalem Post Archive

INDIA AFFAIRS: While Indian Prime Minister Modi visited Jerusalem, The Jerusalem Post embedded with the Indian Armed Forces across the subcontinent.

According to the AFP report, the explosion came after at least one jet was heard flying over the city and was followed by sounds of gunfire.

Venezuela's oil ministry suspends 19 production-sharing contracts, including projects in Lake Maracaibo and the Orinoco Belt, as part of a broader review of deals linked to US sanctions.

Congressional aides told Reuters the Pentagon was believed to have used the high-energy laser system to shoot down the Customs and Border Protection drone near the Mexican border.

Pakistan's defense minister said Afghanistan committed acts of "open war," as tensions have heated up since Kabul launched air strikes on Taliban terror targets last weekend.

As Europe adjusts its defense priorities, interest in Israeli startups continues to grow. The Europe Days conference turns that interest into a structured meeting point.

"We are only here because he hid it from everyone so well for so long," Clinton said.

US President Donald Trump expressed his discontent with Iran, adding that "sometimes you have to" use military force.

All 39 defendants are charged with conspiracy against the right of religious worship and violating a law that forbids obstructing access to houses of worship.

Amalek exploits spiritual weakness; Parashat Zachor calls on us to strengthen our identity and faith in every generation.

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The survey is an ongoing project by the IAA meant to protect archaeological sites in the Judean Desert from looting and unauthorized excavations.

The tombs, discovered in the Qubbet el-Hawa site, were complete with shafts and burial chambers.

Samuels reflects on her aliyah and advocacy journey: 'I wanted two things in my life: to live in Israel and to have an open home.'

A new beta keyboard adds full cursor control via long press on the space bar, enabling movement in any direction – especially helpful for large and foldable phone users.

The social network announced the launch of a subscription service that will allow creators to offer exclusive content and an ad-free experience to fans in exchange for a monthly payment.

Extra Retail is opening 9 new stores of the Naaman and Vardinon brands in strategic locations across the country with an investment of approximately NIS 5 million.

Joy exactly as the scroll intended: The Purim surprise machine.

On the holiday that celebrates sweetness, an especially sweet mishloah manot arrives.

American Express Israel and Jetex will open a 24/7 premium lounge at Ben Gurion Airport for Platinum and Centurion cardholders, with rest and work areas and a locally inspired menu.

Burger King is launching collectible characters from the successful series, and Yotvata is releasing a festive edition of chocolate milk, banana and banana punch bottles.

Washington has deployed what is being described as the most substantial concentration of naval and air assets in the region since before the 2003 war in Iraq

Real change occurs when the mechanism of loyalty begins to crack; when those loyalists understand that, at a decisive moment, they may find themselves standing alone.

Last week's visit to Israel by radical right-wing podcaster Tucker Carlson was so peculiar it almost parodied itself.

All of this began not with Iranians who took the streets, not protesting against uranium enrichment or ballistic missiles, but for freedom, liberty, and basic rights.

The home front is no longer behind the lines; missiles, digital incitement, and unrest make every city a battlefield.

Are growing administrative structures strengthening its mission – or quietly weakening it at a moment of historic vulnerability?

Smotrich is a light-year away from the Israeli consensus. Why does a man who represents but a marginal, detached, and minuscule part of Israeli society sit on its national chest?

I’ve interviewed a lot of people while in this job. There is a type of public figure who has spent so many years being watched that everything they do has become a performance. Modi wasn’t that.

Iranian officials couched their proposal in maximalist terms - not the language of a party intent on genuine breakthrough agreements but one of a regime intent on extracting breathing room.

In synagogue a few days ago, while waiting for the evening prayer to start, we got into a discussion about Mishloah Manot (giving food to friends and family). 

Israel’s tax treaties and the OECD Multilateral Instrument refine these criteria for foreign companies.

Netflix stated that a previous offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery's streaming and studio assets was no longer financially attracted after Paramount Skydance revised its offer.

Huang will be the second major US tech figure to visit Israel this spring, several weeks after Elon Musk's planned visit.

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Trump’s framing of Iran as a direct security threat to the US in his State of the Union address could shape whether Washington ultimately chooses war over diplomacy.

Iran and its proxies may attempt direct military action, and mobilize terror attacks or sabotage activity within Israel in retaliation for US strikes, the Alma Research and Education Center analyzed.

The briefing came while the Trump administration's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner were in Geneva holding nuclear talks with Iran.

The US State Department has approved the sale of radar systems to Jordan for $280 million, while the US increases its military presence at a Jordanian airbase, including fighter jets.

In his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran was “working on missiles that will soon reach” the United States.

According to the global commodity data provider site Kpler, the recent average has been approximately 10 million barrels of crude oil and condensate per week.

Palestine is currently considered a non-member state of the UN and a Permanent Observer with “a standing invitation to participate as Observers in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly.”

The regime, rights groups stated, would routinely force the families to register their loved ones posthumously as members of the paramilitary Basij militia, a force affiliated with the IRGC.

The militia's threat came as the US Embassy in Israel said it had authorized the departure of non-essential personnel on Friday.

This is the first time the IAEA has reported where uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, close to the 90% of weapons grade, has been stored.

Three out of the five factory warehouses were seen engulfed in flames.

Following the October 7 massacre, two women, a hostage’s mother and an IDF veteran, embody resilience, unity, and the unbreakable bond of the Jewish nation.

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Former Gaza hostage Matan Angrest told Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his captivity, including Hamas torture, the loss of his tank crew, bonding with fellow hostage Gali Berman, and his eventual release.

Tal Dilian and his partner, Sara Aleksandra Fayssal Hamou, were sentenced to prison in Greece for illegal surveillance, including monitoring government officials and journalists with spyware.

Since retiring from the NBA close to 10 years ago, Cory Carr has been plying his trade as a coach with a number of clubs in the Holy Land, but also working with players on an individual basis.

Despite shifts among individual party leaders, the overall balance between the blocs remains unchanged: 60 seats for the opposition and 50 for the coalition.

Over the course of the marathon, 35 runners received medical attention at Sourasky Medical Center's medical tent,

Multiple countries have urged nationals in Israel to exercise extreme caution, including China, France, and Italy, while others urged citizens to leave Iran, including the UK, Canada, and Australia

The IDF also said it carried out additional precise strikes overnight into Friday against several armed Hamas terrorists in the Rafah area.

This is an important new contribution to the discussion about what comes next for Israel and the Middle East, rooting Israel’s strategy in Israel’s history and in the West.

Speaking about how he had decided to make the film, he said, “My wife, Nina, and I set out to make a Jewish mystery thriller in a world that Hollywood never depicts on film - our world."

Some 17 NGOs and the Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA) sought an urgent suspension of the ban in a petition to the High Court of Justice.

The victims were taken to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva to be treated for head injuries.

The Ayyam-i-Ha festival is celebrated in the days before the Baha’i Fast and is dedicated to community service, hospitality, and generosity.

"The IDF is closely monitoring the situation in Iran and is alert and prepared to defend you," he said in the video statement.

At least 20 protesters stood at the entrance of the journalist’s apartment building, shouting slogans such as "Let the IDF win, fuck the Arabs,” and "Inshallah you have a heart attack."

Israel is "about to drag us into another war [with Iran], and all we hear from Israelis and their braindead supporters is 'ANTISEMITE' if you disagree with Israel's agenda," Kasparian wrote.

The book, titled “Conversations With My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World,” was written by Nikki Goldstein, a Jewish author who first encountered Schlanger during a hospital stay.

Tyler Oliveira's latest video on Lakewood, New Jersey, amplifies antisemitic tropes, drawing backlash from the Orthodox community and sparking debates over his intentions and impact.

For Stephen Woldenberg, the decision to challenge US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs was rooted in a moral obligation shaped by his family’s Jewish values.