The Jerusalem Post Archive

4 March 2021
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.

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 may be capable of producing industrial-grade bombs in 'probably a week,' Witkoff says

Witkoff restated Trump's previous commitment to "zero enrichment" by Tehran in any future deal. "There have been some very hard red lines drawn," he said.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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