The Jerusalem Post Archive

7 December 2024
Purim, Persia, Tehran: How we fight those who would erase our memory - editorial

This year, Shabbat Zachor frames the chaos. The Torah demands that Jews recognize the pattern, protect the vulnerable, and refuse to forget who they are.

For the first time, Israeli-grown hops make it into commercial beer

White Rabbit and ISAAC breweries showcase beers made with locally grown Golan hops, highlighting Israel’s brewing capabilities.

Israeli researchers crack century-old mystery of cone-shaped vessels found near Dead Sea - study

The fragments had been excavated from the Teleilat el-Ghassul archaeological site near the Dead Sea in Jordan between 1931 and 1938.

Ancient Polish 'princess' burial date revealed after decades of archaeological mystery - study

In 1899, the young woman’s coffin, made of a hollowed-out oak log, had tumbled from an eroding cliff above the Baltic coast village. She was nicknamed by locals as the “Princess of Bagicz.”

UN chief deeply regrets Iran peace talks fell through, cannot confirm Khamenei's death

Later, Iran's Ambassador to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani said that the country was "exercising its inherent and lawful right of self-defense," in response to "aggression and large-scale war."

Iranian VP takes over during wartime, raising questions about Pezeshkian's status - report

The Iranian reports did not explicitly mention President Masoud Pezeshkian's ability to carry out his political duties. 

Pahlavi: Iran is 'not Iraq,' nation will hold free elections, establish ties with Israel

Pahlavi expressed immense gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his role in the operation and for his words of encouragement to Iran's citizens.

Who was Ali Khamenei, Iran’s brutal dictator killed in Tehran bunker strike?

At first dismissed as weak and indecisive, Khamenei seemed an unlikely choice for supreme leader after the death of the charismatic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Khamenei, IRGC commander killed in US-Israel joint military operation

One woman killed in central Israel following Iran missile barrage • Pahlavi publishes outline for democratic Iran • Khamenei's advisor, IRGC commander, both confirmed killed in strikes

Iran increases ballistic missile attacks after admitting Khamenei death

Although it turns out Khamenei was killed likely in the war's opening moments by around 30 bombs around 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, the more intense response only came later.

Trump threatens Iran with 'force that has never been seen before' if strikes continue

Qalibaf said Iranian authorities had prepared scenarios “including” contingencies for the period after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and pledged that Iran would “continue Khamenei’s path."

After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, who is running Iran's regime at this moment? - analysis

One likely candidate to run the Islamic regime after the Ayatollah's death is Ahmad Vahidi, who was the IRGC deputy chief on the eve of the war.

Saudi Arabia, Israel pushed Trump to strike Iran for weeks before Operation Epic Fury - report

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly pushed for strikes against Iran, while Saudi Arabia’s role appeared more complex. 

How does Iran's theocratic system of power work? - explainer

The complexities of Iran's ruling system, the ideological nature of its support base, and the power of its Revolutionary Guards make it hard to predict what might come next.

From medicine to coding: The Israeli initiative connecting sound, AI, and social impact

MusicTech is a new field where sound serves not just music but also medical, communication, mechanical, and environmental purposes – from health to fire prevention – with Israel leading.

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