The Jerusalem Post Archive

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German discovery of Stone Age art may reveal a precursor to writing

A two-year investigation reveals the systematic terror inflicted by Hamas – preserving survivor voices and demanding accountability

Women are everywhere in Israeli life but absent where power and protection are decided

While Israeli filmmakers face pressure abroad, women have emerged at the center of the industry, bringing new voices and perspectives into focus

A woman rabbi in Israel reflects on leadership, feminism, and spiritual responsibility in a wounded nation

Why Israel’s young female athletes still struggle to find the infrastructure, funding, and professional pathways their male counterparts take for granted

As Israel heads to the polls, can the next election halt – or deepen – the steady erosion of women’s political representation?

As female combat soldiers take center stage in Israel’s current war, a historic site preserves the stories of women who have defended the state

Standing with Israel’s youngest widows after October 7

Lt. Col. Ella Waweya, aka ‘Captain Ella,’ was recently named as the next army spokesperson for the Arab world

Tracing the biblical Exodus route through the desert, one woman found a story of endurance and the unseen labor that makes survival possible

Why Western policy may be paving the way for Islamist rule, ethnic cleansing, and regional instability

Amid a relentless, daily assault of slander and delegitimization, how can Israel fight back in the crisis of disinformation?

Michal Herzog speaks out on denial, antisemitism, and the global reckoning over Hamas’s use of sexual violence

As International Women’s Day approaches, the newest edition highlights women and their place in Israeli society since October 7

The Trump administration, according to Maryland's attorney general and government, purchased the property without conducting an environmental review or receiving public input.

Pentagon officials earlier in the week raised concerns about such a campaign, warning that it could cost the lives of US troops and those of the nation's allies, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit cements Israel’s shift from European reliance to a strategic, Asia-focused alliance.

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival faced backlash for retaining a juror who publicly delegitimized Israel, prompting the film festival to reverse course.

The Democratic Party faces a decision point. It can choose to separate itself from activists and elected voices who demand maximalist rhetoric on Israel, or it can keep trying to appease them.

Under the bill, anyone who publicly leads or engages in prayer contrary to the Rabbinate’s directive would face up to seven years in jail.

The West keeps trying to ban its way out of the Muslim Brotherhood problem – it needs a doctrine for actually competing with it.

Rojava is shifting from revolutionary autonomy toward conditional integration.

Can Israel and India translate diplomatic proximity into practical mechanisms that reduce the cost asymmetry of modern air defense?

They are on the table of every Israeli family, but is there an important nutritional difference between them? Dr. Maya Rosman explains.

It turns out that some of the most well-known dietary supplements, at high concentrations, may negatively affect blood vessels and the heart over time.

A new app emphasizes hyperlocal forecasting, minute-by-minute precipitation, and sleek design.

Illumex, which was founded by CEO Inna Tokarev Sela, has raised $13 million to date, mainly from Israeli investors

Anthropic emphasized that the danger of illicit distillation is not just a business one, but could also become a national security concern. 

A global initiative aimed at healing discourse, strengthening resilience, and reconnecting people.

A senior El Al official confirmed to Maariv that the flight is expected to be rescheduled as soon as landing permission is granted at Newark or a nearby airport. 

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett asserted that Israel will cease being a democratic state if journalists grow to fear criticizing the government.

The suspect arrested on Monday is a partner in the company that supplies the oxygen tanks to the Ashdod refinery. 

"Michelle" will be revealed in full for the first time in a festive broadcast on KAN 11 on March 5.

The visit was intended to present decision-makers in Somaliland with solutions developed in Israel to address water shortages and manage a complex water economy.

Representatives from various levels of the logistics and delivery industry claim that Israel has a severe shortage of truck drivers, while the Transportation and Labor Ministries claim otherwise.

During Portland’s second offensive possession, Avdija felt discomfort while backing down his defender in the post. Almost immediately, he signaled that something wasn’t right.

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Ironi Ness Ziona 111-80, Hapoel Tel Aviv got by Hapoel Holon 89-83, Hapoel Jerusalem downed Maccabi Ramat Gan 97-87, and Hapoel Beersheba crushed Maccabi Ra’anana.

The order was rejected by a wide margin, with 59 MKs against and 25 in favor.

Douek described the day after October 7 as a turning point in how many Israelis understood the role of organized giving.

Segal shared in the video that rather than a ministerial position, he had suggested to Netanyahu that Israel “needs to make some kind of judicial reform.”

“Prime Minister Mr. Modi is visiting after almost nine years,” Singh said, referring to Modi’s landmark 2017 trip to Israel. “This visit is going to be a very historic visit.”

The suspect fled the scene and was promptly pursued by IDF soldiers. No injuries were reported. 

As of October 7, Israel still has zero approved national operational evacuation plans and has conducted no emergency drills for a mass civilian displacement scenario, the comptroller found.

Prosecutors allege that Netanyahu used his governmental authority to promote policies worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq, while Elovitch pressured Walla to shape coverage of the PM.

The A-G and the State Attorney warned that a new bill to overhaul the police watchdog risks "forbidden political influence" and could turn the department into a tool for the government.

The Attorney-General warned the High Court that the government failed to plan for revoking benefits from Haredi draft evaders, despite data showing financial sanctions increased enlistment rates.

ECOVACS ROBOTICS launched a software update adding full Hebrew voice control via YIKO to select models, with new models in Israel also featuring it in the first half of 2026.

This data-driven article explores the dynamics shaping Europe’s gambling market, the regional trends driving growth, plus Poland’s unique growth pattern amidst the broader regional boom.

Apple has taken a first step toward blocking the ability of third parties to read messages sent between iPhone and Android.

Joseph Drouhin Winery: French classic, excellent wine at a beautiful price.

Indri single malt whisky arrives from the Himalayas to Israel, offering award-winning expressions aged in bourbon, wine and sherry casks, with rich flavor, balance and prices from NIS 250 to NIS 350.

Meet the Jerusalem hotel offering a package that promises to kick off your vacation in the morning, including two breakfasts and late check-out.

The giant from Japan, a gender fragrance, anti-aging wonders, what Sumo is doing in Holon, who landed from France and the upper space.

Double the amount, lightweight feel and a promise of up to 36-hour hold even in heat and humidity.

Celiacs or sensitive to gluten? This coming Purim you too will be able to enjoy gluten-free hamantaschen, for a limited time at the Biga restaurant chain.

7 items we loved this week - an amazing denim jacket, a rare concealer, Sack's balloon pants, a skincare experience inspired by the Korean philosophy of balance, and more.

The Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA) represents nearly 40 wineries, promoting and introducing Israel’s world-class wines to U.S. consumers.

AlphaGo and new multi-agent AI systems are generating strategies and norms beyond human design, forcing urgent decisions on control, accountability, and deployment in defense and airspace management.

A key issue on the agenda during Modi's visit to Israel is air defense, including the joint development in the ballistic missile defense industry, and even laser defense

Lockheed Martin's revolution will use AI to summarize data for targeting purposes, used in F-35 jets, where, until now, advances in combat identification have merely brought more data to pilots.

Israel and it's allies need to rethink how they build, deploy, and invest in defense technology because the scale and diversity of threats are skyrocketing

The Royal Commission, the most powerful type of government inquiry in Australia, which can compel people to give evidence, will be led by retired judge Virginia Bell.

The commission, which has the power to issue subpoenas, is appointed by Congress and the president and currently has a narrow Democratic majority.

This event was part of the Chabad-Lubavitch CTeen International Summit, an annual conference for Jewish teens from around the world. 

The incident follows the Coast Guard's November 2025 controversy, where it had attempted to recategorize swastikas from hate symbols to "potentially divisive."

Commissioner Virginia Bell opened the Royal Commission into the Dec. 14 Bondi massacre. The hearing established terms to investigate security failures and the drivers of Australian antisemitism.

The assault on a checkpoint west of Raqqa city underlined an escalation in attacks by the jihadist group against President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.

"Changes are wide-ranging, reclassifying Palestinian land as so-called Israeli ‘state land’, accelerating illegal settlement activity, and further Israeli administration," said the statement.

Addressing the possibility of an independent Israeli strike, MK Vaturi said there was currently no justification for such a move.

The deal for the Chinese‑made CM‑302 missiles is near completion, though no delivery date has been agreed.

As part of its campaign of suppression, Tehran has arrested people in mass, detaining individuals in unofficial facilities where they cannot communicate with the outside world.

This institutional design may explain why several European governments have stayed out. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have declined to participate. The Vatican has formally refused. 

The Syrian security forces have mostly closed a large camp called Al-Hol, where families linked to ISIS had been confined. Around 15,000 of these family members left, most of them children.

The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese presidency did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

In his interview with Saudi state network Al Liwan, Carlson hit out at the US government for going along with what he interpreted as Israel’s demands to overthrow the Islamic Regime in Iran. 

The helicopter struck a market stall at 9:09 a.m. local time, killing the pilot, the co-pilot, and two vendors.

Top officials are sometimes as unsure about what Trump might do as the general public, though it's certainly possible that the multifaceted speculation could confuse the Iranians.

A Tehran revolutionary court has reportedly sentenced Mohammad Abbasi to death on charges of “enmity against god,” a ruling not yet confirmed by Iran’s judiciary or Supreme Court.

Additionally, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Trump's first option with Iran is always diplomacy, but he is willing to use lethal force if necessary.

Beirut faced a test as the army set a 4-month window to disarm Hezbollah north of the Litani, despite skepticism over the group’s 25,000 rockets.

The Russian invasion, which marks its fourth anniversary on Tuesday, has reshaped everything in the lives of Ukrainian Jews.

"We apologise that this was not edited out prior to broadcast, and it will now be removed from the version on BBC iPlayer," said a spokesperson of the BBC.

Trump has threatened to cut federal funding to universities over issues such as pro-Palestinian protests against the war in Gaza, transgender policies, and climate initiatives.

Telegram has denied a host of allegations by Russia that the app is a haven for criminal activity and compromised by both Western and Ukrainian intelligence.

The televised prime-time speech to Congress, his second in the 13 months since returning to the White House, offers Trump a chance to persuade voters to keep Republicans in power.

Small but deadly "first-person-view" drones now dominate the skies above Ukraine's battlefields, making it extremely risky for armored vehicles to move.

He added that Ukraine has formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned to the Lodge, his official residence in Canberra, after being evacuated from the premises due to a security threat.

The move sheds light on how the administration aims to shape market pricing as it rapidly deploys AI tools elsewhere, such as on the battlefield.

The action follows the seizure of the Veronica III in the same region on February 15, with the US having escalated its blockade on sanctioned vessels going to and from Venezuela.

The fire at South Africa's second-busiest airport caused flight delays and diversions, with officials reporting that it has been extinguished.

El USS Gerald R. Ford, el portaaviones más grande del mundo, atracará en Haifa como parte de los refuerzos estadounidenses en Oriente Medio, en medio de las crecientes tensiones con Irán.

Donald Trump afirmó que las informaciones sobre la oposición del general John D. Caine a la guerra con Irán eran «noticias falsas» y advirtió al régimen contra la posibilidad de llegar a un acuerdo.

El Parlamento de Jordania votó a favor de eliminar las menciones a "Israel" del debate sobre los comentarios del embajador estadounidense Huckabee acerca de las reformas en Cisjordania.

Israel podría evacuar algunas embajadas debido a las amenazas elevadas de entidades vinculadas a Irán, con las embajadas en Europa, Extremo Oriente y América Latina en alerta máxima.

El discurso de Trump originalmente vinculaba una posible acción militar a la represión de los manifestantes en Teherán. En menos de un mes, la justificación cambió hacia el programa nuclear de Irán.

La Embajada de EE. UU. en Beirut evacuó a docenas de personal no esencial, citando medidas de precaución debido a los acontecimientos regionales anticipados, confirmó el Departamento de Estado.

En la madrugada del viernes, los empleados del restaurante Kokoriko descubrieron que el ácido había sido rociado durante la noche en las mesas, paredes y suelo.

La visita tuvo como objetivo presentar a los tomadores de decisiones en Somaliland soluciones desarrolladas en Israel para abordar la escasez de agua y gestionar una economía del agua compleja.

Kamala Harris y el Partido Demócrata perdieron una cantidad significativa de votos en las elecciones presidenciales de EE. UU. de 2024 debido a la política del partido sobre la guerra en Gaza.

Irán está cerca de cerrar un acuerdo con China para comprar misiles de crucero antiaéreos, justo cuando Estados Unidos despliega una vasta fuerza naval cerca de la costa iraní.