The Jerusalem Post Archive

8 April 2021
Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet

Ancient dissections of Galen reveal a gap in modern medical training: tacit, hands-on skills still can’t be fully taught by digital tools.

US, Israel, Lebanon agreement is ‘first step to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty,' Aoun says

Aoun described the agreement as the beginning of a road to bring about freedom and dignity to the people of Lebanon, “who sacrificed, endured, and confronted the harshest conditions.”

US, Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz, as sources say next round of talks to be held in Doha

Israel, US, Lebanon sign agreement • Hezbollah chief Qassem rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement • Vance on strikes: 'Violence will be met with violence'

Iran claims to strike US-linked targets, warns Gulf states not to aid attacks

According to a statement from Iran's Foreign Ministry, the US attack on Iran, and an alleged attack on Lebanon "in coordination with the United States," are both violations of the ceasefire agreement

Hezbollah chief Qassem rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement, calls it a humiliation

Naim Qassem said the Washington-backed Israel-Lebanon agreement is "null" and warned that tying Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah's disarmament crosses "red lines."

Post-war internet in Iran: More censorship and greater risks for users

Not only has internet speed declined further, but access to popular social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok, remains extremely difficult even through various VPN services.

Hamas deploys armed guards, confiscates phones to suppress Gaza protest plans - report

Hamas reportedly intimidated activists, deployed armed operatives, and restricted movement to prevent planned anti-Hamas demonstrations across the Gaza Strip.

US, Iran, and Oman butt heads over fine print of Strait of Hormuz deal - analysis

The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz now centers on diplomatic wording, as the US, Iran, and Oman argue over whether future “services” and “costs” could become tolls under a different name.

New Israel-Lebanon agreement adopts 'trust, but verify' strategy - analysis

The Israel-Lebanon agreement establishes a performance-based framework requiring Lebanon to prove it can rein in Hezbollah under a “trust, but verify” system.

Israel must seize the opportunities created by Japan's strategic awakening - opinion

Together, Japan and Israel can cooperate on issues that will define the 21st century.

Cracking Israel's 'bro code': Can Netanyahu survive the podcast era? - opinion

How unedited podcasts delivered the White House to Donald Trump, and why the same tactics are crucial to whoever wants to be Israel’s next prime minister.

Israel needs Europe's support more than many Israelis realize - opinion

Israel simply cannot afford to treat Europe as a secondary concern or a lost cause.

Meeting our ancient cousins: What the Samaritans can teach about Jewish continuity - opinion

The existence of the Samaritans reminds us that possessing a text is not enough. The greater wonder is the survival of a people and a living tradition.

Cardinal Cupich's support shows Jews are gaining powerful allies against antisemitism - opinion

A key voice in the Catholic Church, Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago, is speaking up in support of the Jewish people.

Like in the WWE, Israel’s tag team partner turned on us - opinion

Israel won on the battlefield, but a US-Iran deal may leave it facing its greatest strategic threat alone.

Not by the hands of God or man: Israel must prepare for a post-Trump America - opinion

Something profound was revealed in Klein’s letter, beyond the betrayal. Israelis are starting to realize what’s on the horizon. Trump has been the greatest defender of Israel, but things are changing

Ten years left to live: Cancer-free, but life is not the same as it was - opinion

I won’t stop writing, dear readers, but maybe I’ll put more time into personal projects, including several new book ideas that should keep me alert and engaged.

Israel must come up with its own Manhattan Project, but even faster and much better - opinion

Israel doesn’t have to invent a bomb. Nonetheless, as we face existential threats, it is time to intensify our search for new local means of defense.

Experiencing Rome's Jewish quarter with an open mind and an empty stomach

Set foot inside the old Jewish Ghetto and you’re in Tel Aviv-on-Tiber.

Preparing for the storm: The police expert on a mission to keep Jewish communities safe

For almost 30 years, Goldenberg has been on the ground in the US, Paris, Denmark, Sweden, Croatia, and other regions in the world within 24 hours of some of the worst targeted terror attacks. 

‘I was low-hanging fruit’: IDF reservist targeted by UK legal group sees case collapse in court

LEGAL AFFAIRS: A British-Israeli reservist shares how an attempted prosecution was meant to create a legal precedent against Britons serving in the IDF, but ended in humiliation for the petitioners.

Jewish day school enrollment rising across denominations

One report found that non-Orthodox school enrollment has increased by 3% from 2021 to 2024, while Orthodox schools have seen a 7% increase.

Hundreds of US rabbis sign letter urging Mamdani to apologize for calling AIPAC ‘monsters’

The letter called on Mamdani to “retract his remarks and affirm clearly that Jews and pro-Israel Americans are full participants in our democracy.”

German far-right leader appears to make ‘Hitler salute’ in photo as party surges

Reichardt was among 20 AfD members who traveled to New York City in December for the New York Young Republican Club’s annual gala.

Austria once denied its Nazi past, now it sends young people abroad to confront it

Some 1,323 Austrians 17 and older have taken part in the program since its founding, 85% of them men. Austrians in the program are now in 66 countries, including Germany and Italy.

Jewish leaders defend Hakeem Jeffries from DSA political attacks

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has drawn the ire of progressives over the years as a moderate lawmaker with an endorsement from AIPAC.

Jewish hero’s inclusion in French Panthéon uncorks divisions over who wears mantle of resistance

About 80 national heroes have been inducted over two centuries in the Paris monument, from philosopher Voltaire and writer Victor Hugo to magistrate and Holocaust survivor Simone Veil. 

Texas creates required reading list that includes Anne Frank and the Bible

Other books on the list include "Charlotte’s Web" by E. B. White and “Animal Farm” by George Orwell.

Tennessee GOP leaders denounce ‘No wars for Jews’ mailers bearing Young Republicans name

The mailers, which encouraged recipients to “support” Lee, also said “Stop the Great Replacement," “Ban Islam and Hinduism,” and “Men in charge.”

From hitchhiking to hot springs: Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel

Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel, where crater lakes, thermal pools, sulfur steam, and old travel habits test their bond 30 years later.

The shoreline that holds: October 7 post-trauma therapists embark on a healing retreat

For years, many of these therapists have sat with survivors, bereaved parents, evacuated families, children who lost their sense of safety, and communities trying to return to life.

Common painkillers are safe during pregnancy, don't raise birth defect risk, Israeli study finds

A large Ben-Gurion University of the Negev study challenges concerns over common painkillers in pregnancy, finding no link to birth defects.

'Seniorland': Growing old in the world's largest retirement city - review

Prof. Galit Nimrod, an expert in communications at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, left her family for two months in 2023 to immerse herself in the Villages’ experience.

'A living system': Skopje mayor looks to Israeli cities for lessons in handling crises

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski tells The Post why Israel’s cities offer lessons to North Macedonian municipalities in resilience, innovation, and protecting Jewish life.

Swedish man sentenced for involvement in neo-Nazi group

A Swedish court sentenced 20-year-old Emil Erdin to 1.5 years in prison for helping build a local branch of the neo-Nazi Maniac Murder Cult terrorist organization.

US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says

Servers and domains linked to the unauthorized streaming of the tournament's matches were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional disruptions in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.

Venezuela welcomes 1,600 foreign rescuers in urgent search for quake survivors

Foreign rescuers arrived on 17 flights to Venezuela with 25 additional flights expected in the next day to aid the search and recovery of over 54,000 missing people after the earthquakes.

Int'l dance company arrives in Israel, proving Hora can be a state of mind

Igal Perry and New York’s Peridance Contemporary Dance Company arrive in Israel with a program spanning styles – and one deeply personal hora.

In the pink: Jerusalem's Botanical Gardens unfurls an array of lotus flowers

If you have ever visited the Botanical Gardens in the summer, you couldn’t have failed to espy the multitude of lotus flowers bursting out of the rich foliage that floats on the circular pond.

Grapevine: Cultural, social, diplomatic – oh my!

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

What to watch this week: Gal Gadot buoyant in an otherwise sinking ship in 'In the Hand of Dante'

TV Time: To quote Nick from an early scene, “You look at anything long enough, you see what’s wrong with it.” You will see what’s wrong with In the Hand of Dante in a very short time, sadly.

'Tuner' mixes classical music, crime, and Dustin Hoffman - review

Much of the comedy in the movie comes from Uri browbeating the two, and if you can understand the Hebrew, it’s even funnier than the subtitles.

Poll shows most Israelis favor hardline security policies on Lebanon, Iran, Palestinians

The findings suggest widespread acceptance of the view that Hezbollah poses a significant threat requiring decisive steps, even at the risk of regional escalation.

Eisenkot files petition demanding Smotrich remove 'manipulative' AI-generated video

Eisenkot’s petition accused Smotrich of attempting to “spread hatred, lies, and mislead voters,” stating that “there is no place for lying, deception, and manipulation in the current election system.

IDF concludes search of Beit Aryeh for two suspects after early morning infiltration

According to the military, two suspects were reportedly seen in the area, and the dispatched soldiers are searching to locate them.

IDF kills 17 terrorists, arrests over 100 suspects in operations over past week

As part of the operations, the IDF uncovered seven drones, combat equipment, and incitement materials, seizing at least ten weapons, including M-16 rifles, handguns, and several improvised weapons.

Civil Commission Chair presents Oct. 7 sexual violence report to UN, calls for recognition

The report, Silenced No More, was prepared with the cooperation of leading international experts in international law and human rights.

Jerusalem police arrest caregiver on suspicion of abuse and neglect of toddlers

The complaint alleges the caregiver "shouted and cursed at the toddlers, and in some cases even ignored their crying and needs while they were in her care."

Rescue teams found remains of two missing girls swept away by Jordan River after hours searching

Authorities are searching for two girls who were reportedly swept away in the Jordan River near Lehavot HaBashan after friends alerted emergency services.

Israel abortion application rates decline, with nearly all requests gaining approval, CBS reports

The rate of abortion applications decreased in 2024, and 99.8% of applications were approved in line with Israeli eligibility restrictions, reflecting high fertility rates among Israeli women.

WATCH: IDF killed Walid Haniyeh, nephew of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, military says

Haniyeh was the deputy commander of a Nukhba company, which was in charge of the infiltration of Israel during the October 7 attacks.

Netanyahu: 'The agreement strengthens Israel and Lebanon, weakens Iran and Hezbollah'

Netanyahu hails Israel-Lebanon agreement as a step forward, while vowing continued operations to secure the north and counter Hezbollah threats.

Hidden in Jerusalem's Old City, collector stumbles upon rare Jewish treasure from Morocco

Isn’t it remarkable to find a unique object that made the journey from Marrakesh to Jerusalem a few hundred years ago?

Mimi ‘Mabrat’ Biyadgilon: The former village girl who has come a long way

For the last 20 years, the Biyadgilons have lived in Rishon Lezion, where Mimi now works for the municipality as a senior social worker.

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