The Jerusalem Post Archive

2 February 2020
Islamic State begins new phase of operations against Syrian regime with two terror attacks

The terrorist group said on its Dabiq news agency that it had targeted “an individual of the apostate Syrian regime” in the city of Mayadin in Deir al-Zor province using a pistol.

Iran could be close to enriching uranium for bomb-making material, US envoy Steve Witkoff claims

The US envoy left out that Iran currently has no access to its material, no machines to enrich it, and no weapons program to use it for any operational purpose.

United States, Iran clash over sanctions relief, uranium enrichment in nuclear talks

"The negotiations continue and the possibility of reaching an interim agreement exists," the official said.

Crisis-driver or Gaza stabilizer? Why Turkey believes it switched roles with Israel - analysis

Ankara feels that from the Horn of Africa to the Eastern Mediterranean and Syria and Iraq it has increased its influence greatly in the last years. 

Huckabee tells Carlson Israel ruling entire Middle East 'would be fine,' drawing Arab backlash

The controversy began when Carlson and Huckabee discussed a biblical verse that indicated land that including parts of Egypt, Syria and Iraq belonged to Israel.

Weakened but willful: Experts tell ‘Post’ Hezbollah role in potential Iran war possible but costly

The assessment comes only days before the Saudi media outlet Al-Arabiya reported that Hezbollah is now being led by officers from Tehran’s IRGC.

Why Mike Huckabee's interview with Tucker Carlson matters for the Middle East - analysis

The interview has led to a debate in some sectors about how views on Israel and the Middle East are shaping US policy, and also how religious views have shaped policy in the region.

Khamenei takes steps to ensure succession amid rising fears of US strikes, assassination - NYT

Iran’s supreme leader has appointed his close ally, Ali Larijani, as the country’s de facto leader, sidelining the elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’ as Trump, Iranian FM clash over casuality numbers

A video circulating from the scene showed students dispersing while chanting, “Don’t be afraid, we are all together,” according to the outlets.

Iranians prefer Israeli 'precise' strike over US 'destructive' attack, Tehran resident tells KAN

An Iranian local told KAN Reshet Bet that anti-regime activists would prefer an Israeli strike for its precision, as they await a US attack on the regime amid ongoing protests and brutal crackdowns.

US sets 48-hour deadline for Iran proposal ahead of new Geneva talk - Axios

US negotiators will meet Iran in Geneva on Friday for a new round of nuclear talks, with significant gaps remaining over enrichment limits and Trump's "zero enrichment" stance.

Five Kurdish groups form political coalition to challenge Iran’s regime

Five Kurdish Iranian opposition groups unite to form a powerful new coalition against Tehran’s regime, focusing on self-determination and democracy.

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: How much weight do slimming injections really help you lose?

Slimming injections are booming, but how they work, their side effects, and actual weight loss vary. Here’s what you need to know.

"Mom, my stomach hurts": How to know when it is temporary pain and when a check-up is needed

Abdominal pain is the leading reason for emergency room visits among children aged 5 and older. A doctor explains when an examination is necessary and what you can do at home.

Prof. Hezi Levy joins LeMa'anchem to spearhead new eating-disorder center for Israeli youth

The nonprofit said the former Health Ministry director-general will serve as project coordinator for a new center targeting anorexia and other eating disorders among children and teens.

Dr. Ya’akov Chernes on memory, trauma, and the brain’s role in shaping experiences - interview

Expert tells ‘Post’ why brain remembers pain and why it must forget

Strength training ‘most effective, healthiest weight-loss strategy for adults,' study finds

A new Tel Aviv University study shows that resistance training, including exercises like squats and pushups, is key to reducing excess fat and promoting weight loss while improving overall health.

NASA may roll back Artemis II rocket after helium flow issue, March launch at risk

NASA said it is taking steps to roll back the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Preparing for the inevitable: The venture fund built on crisis and chaos - interview

“The world is changing faster than our systems can adapt. So I started mapping the challenges and the meeting points between them,” said Shani Zanescu.

Tech Talk: Deel puts $15m. behind YC-style global start-up competition, launching in Tel Aviv 

Deel has structured the competition into seven in-person regional finals across major tech hubs, with Tel Aviv hosting the first event on March 23, 2026.

OpenAI banned Canadian mass shooter for gun violence prompts before Tumbler Ridge attack - WSJ

OpenAI detected Jesse Van Rootselaar, the Tumbler Ridge mass shooter, entering violent prompts days before the attack, but didn't alert police.

Trump’s Carlson outreach was worth trying, but it ultimately failed - editorial

The Trump administration deserves credit for recognizing the seriousness of antisemitism on the Right and the Israel divide feeding it. But it must be understood that invitations are not enough.

Is antisemitism inevitable? A disturbing old-new view of Jew-hatred - opinion

We have to be prepared for the possibility that democracy will fail the Jews.

Semi-open ballot: The path to fixing Israel’s electoral system - opinion

Rare bipartisan push in the Knesset could finally give Israeli voters real influence over who represents them and not just which party does.

Teacher shortage: The statistic shaking Israel’s education system - opinion

If we fail to invest now in securing the future of our children’s education, and instead privatize the system while neglecting Israeli educators, we are forfeiting the future of society itself.

Europe struggles to matter in a chaotic Middle East today - opinion

Once a key player, Europe now risks being viewed as a marginal player in the Middle East.

Kraft’s Super Bowl ad got one thing right - and the Jewish world can't see it - opinion

A divisive Super Bowl ad sparked outrage within the Jewish community - but did it succeed with the audience it was actually meant to reach?

Netanyahu's political opposition must present clear policies - opinion

Israel’s opposition unites against Netanyahu, but lacks policies to present a clear alternative government.

Trump's Board of Peace collides with the reality of Hamas's power in Gaza - opinion

As long as Hamas is not disarmed and ceases to be an effective and present governing entity in Gaza, the technocratic government has no real chance of establishing alternative governance.

Hugh Laurie faces backlash from both sides, Israeli muay Thai fighter triumphs

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Jonathan Greenblatt on the ADL's role, criticism, and combating Jew hatred

Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO, discusses rising antisemitism, the ADL’s role in protecting Jewish communities, and the impact of October 7 in a candid conversation.

Steps taken by Youmetalks to make your experience safe

This is an in-depth security review that explains how Youmetalks approaches user safety, moderation, privacy, and interaction control within the platform.

Pharmaceutical companies are shaking: Israeli pharma company with breakthrough development

PsyRx develops a treatment to speed antidepressant effects using controlled ibogaine. Prof. Grutto: "We need solutions that grasp the medical urgency."

In Tel Aviv’s gray bermuda triangle: A kosher Italian gem at a surprising price

Professor Rafi Carasso tried the kosher Joya in Tel Aviv, exploring the etymology of carbs and tasting Sicilian arancini to tiramisu – a surprisingly worthwhile lunch deal.

Open skies: How the skylight became the new luxury element in designed homes

Natural light, height, and precise design make skylights key in homes and apartments, turning them from a simple feature into a luxury element when properly planned.

European chic in the heart of Agripas: New boutique hotel opens in central Jerusalem

JROSE boutique hotel opened in central Jerusalem near Mahane Yehuda Market, offering a young, dynamic stay with easy transport and a local food, culture, and nightlife vibe. Rooms from NIS 410.

The most surprising stop on the way to Mount Hermon: A bite you can't miss

Thousands head to Mount Hermon in the snow, and in Majdal Shams, a family café awaits with a story of perseverance, reopening, and croissants that have become a local hit.

Changes to working hours and the minimum wage in Israel coming in 2026
How businesses navigate massive amounts of information: Data analytics best practices

Learn how to implement big data analytics to reduce costs, speed up decision-making, and build scalable data-driven systems for modern businesses.

In the storm's wake: How hurricanes fuel a surge in complex litigation across the Gulf Coast
The shield of the courtroom: How investor litigation has become a critical market defense
India-Israel tech synergy will define the next decade of defense strategy - opinion

With its record FY27 defense budget, India is doubling down on AI, autonomy, and self‑reliance, reshaping its partnership with Israel in the process

Huckabee fires back at Tucker Carlson after interview descends into Israel-smearing

"If Tucker was really a 'journalist' he could have found out what I easily did later," Huckabee stated in response to one claim by Carlson that Israel had sheltered an accused sex offender.

New documents show JPMorgan cut ties with Trump businesses

The bank did not list any specific reason for the account closures in its Feb. 19, 2021 letters to Trump and the Trump Organization.

DHS suspends PreCheck and Global Entry amid government shutdown

"TSA and Customs and Border Protection are prioritizing the general traveling population at our airports and ports of entry and suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts," Kristi Noem said.

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. comes out of retirement after exhibition with Mike Tyson

Mayweather, who turns 49 on Tuesday, retired with a perfect 50-0 record after beating MMA star Conor McGregor in August 2017.

Israeli modeling tycoon linked to Epstein Affair claims 'I did not know about criminal activity'

Ofer Raphaeli, who founded the Israeli branch of MC2, said: “I met Jeffrey Epstein only twice, by chance, for a few minutes. There was no friendship, business connection, or any other connection."

Australia denies it is working to repatriate Islamic State family members

The 34 women and children were released on Monday from the camp in northern Syria, but returned to the detention center due to technical reasons.

Pakistan strikes Afghanistan targets after blaming attacks on Afghan terrorists

The strikes mark a sharp escalation in tensions between Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, days after Kabul released three Pakistani soldiers in a Saudi-mediated move aimed at easing tensions.

Trump announces plan to send US hospital boat to Greenland, says sick are not being treated

Trump announced the plan on social media moments before hosting a dinner for Republican governors at the White House, where he sat next to and chatted with Landry.

Australian navy ship crosses strategic Taiwan Strait, drawing Chinese military response

US warships traverse the strait every few months, enraging Beijing, and some US allies, such as France, Australia, Britain, and Canada, have also made occasional transits.

South Korea protests Japan’s Takeshima Day event over disputed islands

In a statement, the foreign ministry said it strongly objected to the Takeshima Day event held by Japan's Shimane prefecture and to the attendance of a senior Japanese government official.

UAE foils terror-linked cyberattacks targeting national infrastructure

Attackers also exploited AI technologies to develop complex offensive tools, a significant advancement in terrorist groups' methods and capabilities.

At least five migrant bodies found on Libya’s Qasr al-Akhyar coast

The bodies were found on Emhamid Al-Sharif shore in the western part of the town by people who reported to the police station.

IOC says FIFA president's presence at Board of Peace inaugural meeting doesn't violate neutrality

The boss of global soccer's governing body, who is also an IOC member, took part in Thursday's meeting of the Board of Peace, which is focusing on reconstruction work in Gaza.

Police officer killed, 24 people injured after explosive devices were detonated in western Ukraine

It was also announced that Russia attacked Ukraine with dozens of strike drones, ballistic and cruise missiles, focusing on energy infrastructure, as said by Ukrainian military and local officials.

Ukraine claims blackmail by Hungary and Slovakia over energy

Shipments of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia have been cut off since January 27, when Kyiv says a Russian drone strike hit pipeline equipment in Western Ukraine.

Seven bodies recovered after Chinese tour bus falls through frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia

The ministry said rescuers had conducted an inspection of the scene using an underwater camera and that diving operations were planned.

Merz's CDU party unanimously adopts motion to end UNRWA funding, create rules for payments to PA

At the CDU congress, Merz's party approved a motion to freeze aid to the Palestinian Authority until reforms are made, end EU/German subsidies to UNRWA, and ensure antisemitism compliance.

Pakistan escalates tensions with Afghanistan, targets Taliban hideouts after bombings

Tensions escalate as Pakistan targets Afghan hideouts, accusing Kabul of harboring terrorists behind deadly bombings.

US Secret Service shoots, kills man trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

According to the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office, Secret Service agents and a PBSO deputy identified the intruder as a white man carrying a shotgun and a canister of gasoline.

Tucker Carlson apologizes to President Herzog over 'unfounded' Epstein allegations

The President's Office issued a letter to Carlson, entirely denying any direct or indirect contact between Herzog and Epstein, which Carlson stated triggered the apology.

Berlin International Film Festival winners blast Israel in award speeches, ignore Iran

Abdallah Al-Khatib, who won Best Feature Debut for his film 'Chronicles From the Siege', criticized the German government, saying it was complicit in Israel’s conduct in the war against Hamas.

Pro-Palestinian activists intimidate Jewish residents in UK, push for Israel boycott

The activists, associated with the Apartheid-Free Zone (AFZ) movement, have been canvassing neighborhoods in Hackney, Bristol, Sheffield, and Brighton.

Anti-Zionist group plans keffiyeh protest amid Buchenwald camp's ban on pro-Palestinian symbols

The organizing group is Kufiyas Network's Kufiyas in Buchenwald program, which accuses the site of "massively intensifying repression against solidarity with Palestine."

UK slams West Midlands Police over Maccabi fan ban based on AI reports

The committee said local police relied too heavily on “inaccurate and unverified” material, including information partly based on false AI-generated content that painted a misleading picture.

CAM weekly antisemitism report – Blood libel in Turkey, elderly Jews harassed at Spain museum
Vanderbilt U investigates lecturer for 'offensive' anti-Israel maths teaching materials

Vanderbilt University is investigating a faculty member after reports that he shared anti-Israel content in class, sparking backlash.

La nueva ola azul de Sudamérica: ¿un cambio temporal o duradero?

América del Sur ha sido históricamente dominada por partidos de izquierda, pero en los últimos años, el mapa ha cambiado hacia la derecha. ¿Durará esto? ¿Y qué significa esto para Israel?

Por qué los israelíes no entran en pánico ante la amenaza de una guerra entre Irán y EE.UU.

En Israel, los vuelos salen y llegan regularmente. Los supermercados siguen surtidos. Los riesgos de escalada son reales, pero también lo es el recuerdo de haber enfrentado a Irán antes y sobrevivido

El Pentágono traslada tropas a bases de Medio Oriente en medio de tensiones con Irán

El Pentágono ha estado moviendo tropas de varias bases ante una posible escalada con Irán, incluyendo las de Bahréin, Qatar y los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, entre otras.

Irán no recibió el memorándum: Teherán está ofreciendo a Trump un trato similar al de 2025

Dos eventos críticos han cambiado todo desde 2025, y la República Islámica parece dedicada a vivir en una realidad alternativa en la que esos eventos no han ocurrido.

Boxeador turco ataca a oponente israelí antes de la pelea, el israelí gana en dos rounds

Konyuncu fue visto sangrando profusamente de una herida en el costado de la cabeza, y los jueces tomaron la decisión de terminar la pelea allí, otorgando la victoria a Gordon.

Frescos descubiertos en una villa romana cerca de Pompeya, perteneciente a la esposa de Nerón

Según los medios locales, los arqueólogos han descubierto un fresco rojo vibrante durante las excavaciones de una villa que se cree que perteneció a la segunda esposa del Emperador Nerón en Nápoles.

La campaña dirigida a poner a los cristianos en contra de Israel - opinión

Las comunidades cristianas son perseguidas e incluso masacradas. En contraste, los cristianos en Israel están protegidos por la ley con plenos derechos civiles, representación y seguridad.

Irán podría estar cerca de enriquecimiento de uranio a pesar de la falta de acceso

Steve Witkoff le dijo a Fox News el sábado que Irán teóricamente podría estar a unas semanas de poder enriquecer su uranio existente a un nivel armamentístico.

Khamenei nombra a su sucesor en caso de ser asesinado por EE.UU.

El líder supremo de Irán ha nombrado a su aliado cercano, Ali Larijani, como el líder de facto del país, dejando de lado al presidente electo, Masoud Pezeshkian.

Israel descalifica a su propio equipo de bobsleigh de los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno

La descalificación sigue a una serie de momentos tensos para la delegación israelí en los juegos de Milán-Cortina.

Israeli teens find dead body on hiking trail, rescue units struggle to help

Rescue forces announced that the operation had been complex, involving a series of rope systems in a difficult environment.

Turkish boxer attacks Israeli opponent before fight, Israeli wins in two rounds

Konyuncu was seen bleeding profusely from a wound on the side of his head, and the judges made the call to end the fight there, awarding victory to Gordon.

Police find explosives, guns in raid on illegal crypto operation

According to a police spokesperson, the National Cyber Crime Unit of Lahav 433 was undertaking a covert investigation over the last few months into an illegal cryptocurrency financial service.

IDF celebrates new search and rescue unit amid growing tensions with Iran

Nicknamed "The Lion Battalion," this unit was originally formed in response to the October 7th attack.

Southern district police seize 1,000 illegal weapons in Bedouin sector

According to previously published estimates, roughly 130,000 illegal weapons and other means of combat are still being held in the region.

Grapevine February 18, 2026: I beg your pardon, Donald Trump

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Israel disqualifies own bobsleigh team from Winter Olympics for faking illness

The disqualification follows a series of tense moments for the Israeli delegation at the Milan-Cortina games.

Most Jewish Israelis blame Arab crime wave on 'cultural problem,' poll finds

While most Jewish respondents pointed to cultural factors, a similar majority of Arab respondents (57%) blamed police inaction.

Supreme Court rejects Braverman's appeal, keeps travel ban in place over ‘midnight meeting’ probe

Braverman asked the Supreme Court to lift the travel ban, arguing it harmed his UK ambassador appointment and Israel’s foreign relations after the Lod court overturned an earlier ruling.

Indian PM Modi to visit Israel on Wednesday, Netanyahu confirms

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel this week, engaging in talks with Netanyahu on strengthening ties in high-tech, AI, and regional alliances.

New generation of Israeli voters more traditional, right-wing, poll shows - analysis

A new poll reveals that 75% of first-time Israeli voters identify as right-wing, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape.

Israel must advance permits for egalitarian Western Wall plaza, High Court orders

The ruling followed a hearing earlier last week, during which justices pressed state and municipal representatives over why worshippers at the egalitarian section still cannot reach the Wall.

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