The Jerusalem Post Archive

11 April 2020
Parashat Shemot: The continuity of the world

The victory of the midwives over Pharaoh was the beginning of Israel’s triumph over Egypt.

Parashat Shemot: Learning God

The divine cannot be reduced to scientific explanation or empirical inquiry. God exists beyond the categories through which human beings normally understand reality.

The empires of Golda and Zaguri have met. It turned out exactly as you thought

Cuddling, warming, getting swept away: We tasted everything that’s new in the shops for you and came back to tell.

Official: HBO Max service to arrive in Israel on January 13

The HBO Max streaming service is arriving in Israel, offering direct access to HBO series, Warner Bros. blockbusters, and DC films in a standalone app.

It's time Israel recognizes Arab sector homicides as a national crisis - opinion

The murder rate in the Arab sector is not just a tragedy for Arab citizens. It is an indictment of the state.

My Word: Who, what, and where is next for Israel and the world? - opinion

Antisemitism morphed this century into anti-Zionism or anti-Israelism, evident from the UN-sponsored anti-Israel fest at the Durban Conference in September 2001, leading to the Bondi Beach massacre.

Top 10 Best Hair Transplant Clinics in Turkey 2026: Picks for West Coast & Seattle

Explore the top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey for U.S. patients in 2026. Compare costs, techniques, travel details, and expert-led treatment options.

Grapevine, January 9, 2025: An embassy row in Jerusalem?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Donald Trump reimagines Israel's border with Syria, from buffer zones to bunny slopes

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Trump envisions turning Mount Hermon into a ski resort as part of his new peace plan, blending security with economic cooperation for Israel and Syria.

Lauren Adilev: from everywhere to Kiryat Arba

Veteran olah, business owner, and writer Lauren Adilev, reflects on her aliyah and life in Israel.

Middle Israel: From Venezuela to Iran, Trump’s doctrine is power without morality - opinion

In a swift raid, Maduro is removed from power, showcasing US might. But the moral implications of the operation leave key questions about America's foreign policy and its leadership.

Maduro's downfall: Was the US capture of Maduro legal?

In this week's The Deep Dive, Jacob Laznik analyzes the unprecedented US capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

'Hijacked by criminal gangs': How gangs, weapons took over Israel's Arab streets

ARAB AFFAIRS: Gangs dominate Arab cities, violence has reached new heights, with daily murders and shootings. Fear and anxiety grip residents, with little hope for safety or justice.

Editor's Notes: Israel, Diaspora Jews need to be on same page

Israelis and American Jews often misunderstand each other, shaped by different media. A call for shared stories and perspectives could bridge the growing gap between the two communities.

As ceasefires unravel, Israel faces critical decisions on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria fronts - editorial

Israel faces mounting challenges: a stalled ceasefire in Gaza, rising Hezbollah threats in Lebanon, and a critical security opportunity with Syria.

Israel Navy intercepts Egyptian vessel entering blockaded waters off Gaza's shoreline, IDF confirms

Egypt accepted responsibility for the incident, Channel 13 reported, citing an IDF source.

Off-duty soldier arrested after fatally shooting civilian during Highway 6 road rage incident

The off-duty soldier, who claims to have felt threatened during an argument, shot the civilian.

Trans screenwriter Our Lady J condemns anti-Zionism in LGBTQ spaces: ‘Zionism is not a dirty word’

“Until the LGBTQ community distances itself from antisemitism, including antizionism, our allies will continue to fall away, and we will remain defenseless,” wrote actress and producer Our Lady J.

Jerusalem court sends senior Lev Tahor cult leader Elazar Rumpler to prison in child abuse case

Elazar Rumpler, a Lev Tahor haredi cult leader, was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay a total of NIS 22,000 in fines and compensation for assaulting a 10-year-old child.

Federal agents shoot two people in Portland, FBI launches investigation

An ABC News affiliate reported that agents involved in the shooting were US Customs and Border Protection agents and that the FBI was leading the probe.

'We support Hamas': Activists protest Israeli real estate expo at Queens yeshiva

Anti-Israel activists rally in Queens, calling for "intifada" in protest of an Israeli real estate event at a local yeshiva, accusing the Israeli company of "ethnic cleansing" and land theft.

Kurdish councils in Syria's Aleppo reject evacuation call after ceasefire announcement

A ceasefire was declared in Aleppo by Syria's Defense Ministry after clashes with Kurdish forces, with Damascus claiming it will "escort departing militants" to northeastern Syria.

Huckabee: Israel will 'coordinate with US,' but make its own decision on renewed Iran airstrikes

Israel will make its own decision regarding airstrikes on Iran, with coordination between leaders but independent choices based on each nation's interests, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee told KAN News.

Three people missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia's southeast

Three people are unaccounted for as bushfires continue to devastate Victoria, Australia, with 30 active blazes and catastrophic fire conditions. Firefighters battle intense heat and winds.

Jerusalem marathon 2026 to offer special benefits for IDF reservists

The 15th Jerusalem Marathon, scheduled for March 27, offers special discounts for IDF reservists and security forces.

Jacob Frey, Minneapolis’ Jewish mayor, returns to the spotlight after ICE shooting in his city

“There is little I can say again that will make this situation better, but I do have a message for our community, for our city, and I have a message for ICE,” said Frey.

'I look forward to saying hello to her': Trump says on upcoming meeting with Venezuela’s Machado

Trump says Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado is expected in Washington next week after US strikes captured Nicolás Maduro.

Cameron Kasky: Jewish progressive running for Congress after West Bank solidarity mission

Kasky, the Jewish Parkland school shooting survivor and gun control activist, said in an interview that his stance on Israel doesn’t make him an outlier.

Venezuela releases political prisoners, including five Spaniards, following US capture of Maduro

Venezuela's top lawmaker, Jorge Rodriguez, said earlier on Thursday that a significant number of both foreign and Venezuelan prisoners would be freed in the coming hours.

Trump administration creates new DOJ division to combat 'rampant' fraud nationwide

Rights advocates and critics have said the Trump administration has used fraud allegations as an excuse to target immigrants and political opponents.

Democratic states sue Trump administration over childcare fund freeze

California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York challenged the administration's freezing of more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds based on alleged fraud.

Bennett's draft law pitch brings in support as opposition bloc maintains lead over Netanyahu - poll

The poll also found that appointing Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofir Winter to head Religious Zionist Party in place of Bezalel Smotrich would allow the party to cross the threshold with six seats.

NASA returns ISS crew early for first time in history, due to 'serious medical condition'

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told reporters that the decision was made to return the astronaut because the capability to diagnose and treat them properly is not available on the ISS.

Trump administration to overturn Biden's Minnesota mining ban

The move has been in development for much of the past year and involves a complex series of legislative steps that will benefit Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt, and nickel project.

'Mercenaries for foreigners': Khamenei accuses Iranian protesters of acting on behalf of Trump

The demonstrations, which began in Tehran last month, have spread to all of Iran's 31 provinces but have yet to reach the scale of the 2022-3 unrest sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

Netanyahu promised to advance death penalty bill before October 7, Ben-Gvir claims

Ben-Gvir also stated that the Attorney-General's call to dismiss him was his “greatest award.” “It shows I influenced, I led policy in the South, I changed the Prison Service,” he said.

Top Chinese official meets with Disney CEO amid strained US-China relations

Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang encouraged Iger to invest further in China, a notable shift from Beijing's threat last April that it would further restrict imports of Hollywood films.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat times for your area.

Israeli official asked about Starlink in Iran as Musk weighed in, sources say

The inquiry surfaced as internet monitors and media reported near-total connectivity loss across Iran, renewing attention on satellite internet as a tool to bypass state shutdowns.

As Iranian unrest grows, chants for Reza Pahlavi surge as demonstrators unify

The demonstrations, which began in Tehran last month, have spread to all of Iran's 31 provinces but have yet to reach the scale of the 2022-3 unrest sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

Foreign minors arrested for Tel Aviv stabbing as police continue illegal immigrant crackdown

Close to midnight, police received a report that the victim had been attacked as he exited a restaurant. Police arrived at the scene and caught the two suspects a few streets away from the incident.

Chinese envoy visited Sa'ar in Israel, Abbas in Ramallah this week, ministry says

Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, was in Israel from Tuesday to Thursday and held talks with Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela following cooperation

Trump said the US and Venezuela were working well together, adding that at least $100 billion would be invested by the "big oil" companies in Venezuela.

IDF operates against Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon following ceasefire violations

IDF soldiers were deployed to the scene in the outskirts of Jalud, a village under the jurisdiction of the Samaria Brigade, but found no suspects. 

NUFDI's Khosro Isfahani on Iran's historic uprising: A fight for secular governance

Isfahani emphasized that the 2022 uprising, triggered by the killing of Mahsa Amini, had a lasting impact on the population. This time, however, the protests have become even more organized.

'Worst criminal of humanity': Pakistani DM calls on US, Turkey to 'kidnap' Netanyahu

Asif’s comments came following the US capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, and he stated that he would support the capture of Netanyahu.

Former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov meets top PA official as Gaza Board of Peace plan moves forward

Trump is expected to announce the composition of the board, an important component of Trump's phased plan to halt the war between Israel and Hamas, this month, possibly as early as next week.

Eleven-month-old baby becomes 13th victim of Israel's measles outbreak

The Health Ministry reiterated that children should receive two MMR doses, at age one and again at age six. In outbreak zones, the second dose has been moved to 18 months.

Pope Leo decries use of military force in fiery 'state of the world' speech

Leo, the first US pope, said the weakness of international organizations in the face of global conflicts was "a particular cause for concern."

Flights canceled between Dubai and Iran as protests continue to expand

A flydubai spokesperson said that flights to Iran on Friday had been canceled and that the airline "will continue to monitor the situation" and revise its flight schedule accordingly.

Multiple injured as severe weather causes tree collapses in Ashkelon, Bnei Brak

Police closed Highway 90 between Dragot Junction and the Dead Sea hotel district in both directions due to flooding and warned travelers of serious danger.

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