The Jerusalem Post Archive

4 September 2017
Bullet holes found on wings after American Airlines flight

The incident follows previous cases in 2024 in which Spirit, JetBlue, and American Airlines aircraft were struck by gunfire in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Barcelona doubles tourism tax, charging visitors up to €15 a night

A couple spending two nights in a four-star hotel — nearly half of Barcelona’s hotel stock — could see the bill rise by €45.60.

National carrier to spread Montenegro’s ‘next EU member’ message across Europe

Montenegro has taken its European Union campaign to the skies, unveiling an Air Montenegro jet with the slogan “28by28".

New product test: Body creams

Winter’s inconsistent weather challenges all skin. Remember: the area below the neck also needs a good body cream.

S’mores, an XL version and even asado: A hamantaschen treat at the selected chains

From Belgian chocolate with colorful candies to chicken shawarma and market spices – hamantaschen 2026 offer everything you could imagine, and also everything you couldn’t.

Israel’s food news: Wine for Purim

Before all the Purim Adloyada festivities, the perfect opening bottle arrives.

The book on Apple is already number one on Amazon

Ahead of the tech giant's jubilee celebrations, veteran journalist David Pogue reveals a first look at "Apple: The First 50 Years."

Photo booths, costume pop-ups, and restaurant parties: Purim at Cinema City Beersheba

On March 3–4, Cinema City Beersheba will host two days of festive Purim activities, open to the public and free of charge.

Heading to the Jordan Valley: Four weekends of blossoms and springs

From this week until March 20, the Green Valley festival offers weekend guided tours, farmers’ markets, camping, traditional walks, and nature events for just NIS 10.

Ukraine to cover 4,000 km of roads with anti-drone nets by year-end

Nets can snag propellers and prevent drones from reaching their targets - high-value equipment, soldiers or civilians.

The cognitive edge: Israel is merging mind and machine to defeat the Iranian swarm- opinion

Israel is developing brain-computer interfaces that let soldiers control drone swarms with thought, aiming to outsmart Iran’s mass-attack strategy.

Netanya wins $1 million in Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge for parks project

The city of Netanya is one of 24 winning cities in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge competition, the organization announced.

Eretz Nehederet mocks Iran crisis: From Purim rain to ballistic missiles

The producers of the satirical sketch comedy brought back their mockery of Iran as its potential conflict with the US looms large.

Record 129 journalists died in 2025, majority allegedly by Israel, says CPJ

The Committee to Protect Journalists’ annual report described 86 journalist deaths at the hands of Israel, figures that the IDF has since denounced.

Female former IDF soldier detained in Turkey, released following US pressure - report

The arrest occurred amidst an Islamist campaign calling for the arrest of soldiers from the “Zionist Army.”

Within two hours: Three bus crashes in southern Israel leave 37 injured, including IDF soldiers

Twenty-one people were injured near Mitzpe Ramon, 11 near the Nevatim junction, and another five near Ruhama.

Shin Bet employee indicted in Gaza smuggling affair alongside Bezalel Zini

State Attorney’s Office confirms charges in Lod District Court • Gag order remains in place.

Netanyahu, Indian Prime Minister Modi tour Yad Vashem Holocaust museum

A memorial ceremony was held after the tour, during which Modi laid a wreath and placed a stone on the memorial to commemorate the victims lost in the Holocaust. 

‘Enough is enough!’: Holy sites bill sparks religious power struggle - analysis

A bill amending the Law for the Protection of Holy Places passed a preliminary vote, boosting the Chief Rabbinate’s authority and reigniting debate over religion, state power, and Diaspora ties.

Netanyahu, Modi announce new economic and security deals in Jerusalem

Modi also said that India will soon give final shape to a mutually beneficial free trade agreement with Israel.

Fearing Pentagon pizza index effect, Israeli Air Force sets new take-out guidelines - report

The directives posted in the Kirya consist of several guidelines to “avoid giving advance warning to the enemy.”

Knesset approves bill preventing double taxation for US olim, exempting National Insurance payments

The Knesset passed a bill exempting US olim from paying Israeli National Insurance for five years to prevent double payments, encouraging aliyah by reducing financial burdens.

Court extends restrictions on PMO chief of staff Tzachi Braverman until Sunday

Judge orders police to provide concrete date for key investigative step as defense warns suspect cannot be held ‘in limbo’ pending testimony not in his control.

When I sat next to a haredi: A moment of humanity in amid division in Israel - opinion

I knew that hating him would do nothing but hurt us both.

How Israel can improve communication with the West - opinion

The context Israel too often overlooks is the cultural gap separating it from its Western partners. Acknowledging this gap does not mean accepting every European position, but it is a necessary step.

Can Naftali Bennett be trusted after betraying his promises? - opinion

Bennett asks us to support him once again to implement better leadership, but when he had the chance, he did nothing substantial.

Should control of the Western Wall be delegated to one sect of Judaism over another? - editorial

With already strained Jewish unity, a recent Knesset vote sends a message that Israel is prepared to legislate one stream of Judaism’s authority over a site that carries meaning for all.

US blocks Venezuelan govt. from paying for Maduro's legal representation in drug trafficking case

Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, both pleaded not guilty on January 5 to drug trafficking charges that could land them in a US prison for decades. They are jailed in New York awaiting trial.

Federal judge rules Trump deportation policy unlawful, cites lack of migrant protections

"It is not fine, nor is it legal," wrote US District Judge Brian Murphy, who ruled Trump's deportation policy unlawful.

Trump says Muslim lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be 'institutionalized,' sent back

Both Omar and Tlaib shouted "you're killing Americans" at Trump during his speech, with Omar also calling him a "liar."

Rep. Robert Garcia: DOJ withheld key FBI documents on Trump, Epstein-related allegations

"The fact that DOJ is suppressing documents alleging President Trump’s commission of sexual abuse of an underage victim only heightens my genuine concerns about a White House cover-up," Garcia wrote.

Al Qaeda, Islamic State ramp up violence in West Africa’s tri-border region, report shows

The findings underscore the accelerating spread of jihadist groups in West Africa, where governments and foreign militaries have struggled for more than a decade to contain their advance.

Activists display ex-prince Andrew arrest image at Louvre amid Epstein scrutiny

King Charles's younger brother was photographed by Reuters photographer Phil Noble after being arrested on Thursday at the Sandringham estate.

Appeal court clears Jimmy Lai in fraud case but 20-year term remains

"The Court of Appeal gave them leave to appeal against their conviction, allowed their appeals, quashed the convictions and set aside the sentences," the judges wrote.

US official removed from Joint Staff post by Pentagon

One of the sources said Vice Admiral Fred Kacher was not the right fit for the position. Still, the sources who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity did not say if there was any specific reason

China masks drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - analysis

Military attaches and security analysts scrutinizing the operations say the flights represent a step-change in China's grey-zone tactics in the contested South China Sea.

Iran submits new nuclear proposal amid ongoing talks in Geneva

This diplomatic meeting is seen as a pivotal moment for both nations and a last chance to avoid a military confrontation.

Russian nationals among ISIS prisoners in Iraq to be repatriated, officials say

Iraq took in around 6,000 male ISIS members over the last month as US Central Command transferred them from Syria to Iraq.

Ukraine images suggest Russia used missile that led US to leave nuclear pact

Russia's development of the 9M729 prompted the US to quit the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in 2019, then a cornerstone of nuclear arms control.

US, Ukraine discuss post-war reconstruction as Russia pummels grid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had launched 420 drones and 39 missiles in another night of attacks on energy and other critical infrastructure.

Can we use history to predict Trump's next move on Iran?

With tensions rising amongst the United States and Iran, this week's episode of The Deep Dive explores what we can learn from history.

Modi and Netanyahu announce deals, US wants Israel to strike Iran first

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

Trump advisors eye Israel-first Iran strike to boost US backing for American assault - report

“There’s thinking in and around the administration that the politics are a lot better if the Israelis go first and alone and the Iranians retaliate against us," sources told Politico.

Iranian delegation meets US envoys in Geneva amid nuclear program negotiations

These are important talks and come amid tensions between the US and Iran.

Damascus, Druze forces exchange prisoners after Sweida violence

The swap involved Damascus releasing 61 prisoners from the Druze factions detained in Adra Central Prison near the capital.

Iranian opposition orgs. urge ICC probe into regime's alleged crimes against humanity

Legal analysts cited in Western coverage say the ICC faces jurisdictional challenges because Iran is not a member of the Rome Statute.

As Damascus prepares for Ramadan, its cannon call to prayer returns after 14 year haitus - feature

Ramadan in Damascus brings vibrant markets, traditional foods, Maghrib prayers, and the historic Ramadan cannon, creating a festive, nostalgic, and community-filled atmosphere.

In post-Assad era, Hezbollah’s shrinks to cells, smugglers, and cheap rockets - analysis

The Iranian proxy group once helped sustain Assad’s war machine; now it stands accused of running deniable operations with cheap hardware.

‘Mouse Ali’: Khamenei’s hidden network sustains his authoritarian rule from hiding

Bayt-e Rahbari has allowed Khamenei’s authority to remain intact in his absence and, according to United Against Nuclear Iran, highlights the regime’s durability.

Syria blames SDF withdrawal for chaos and escapes at al-Hol camp

The camp, located near the Iraqi border, had long housed relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) members alongside civilians displaced by years of conflict.

US-Iran nuclear negotiations: Red lines, risks, and what’s at stake in Geneva talks - explainer

A deal would also have to require thorough accounting for Iran's stock of enriched uranium. Any doubts about that could trigger a new conflict.

TAU Ventures portfolio company XTEND heads to NASDAQ at $1.5B valuation

With a projected 10x return from XTEND’s listing, TAU Ventures positions itself for a third fund and continued AI-driven growth.

Midtown Jerusalem

A landmark project introducing a new level of international luxury in the heart of the capital

Israeli companies fall behind on global climate reporting standards, says CDP report

Only one Israeli company was granted an A score, while most were not graded at all.

Jeremy Corbyn repeats claim Israel 'harvested organs' of Gazans

The Israeli Embassy in London rejected the allegations by the former British Labour Party leader, describing them as recycled smears and blood libels

‘Tax the Jews’ chants break out at event held by Jewish mayor of San Francisco

“Suggesting that Jews are wealthy is a tired trope, and targeting our community at an event focused on creating economic opportunity for San Franciscans is decidedly antisemitic,” Mayor Lurie said.

‘In Lithuania, there is institutional and legal antisemitism’

The Lost Shtetl Museum in Seduva opens as antisemitism resurfaces in Lithuania’s governing coalition.

Contrabando de armas y drogas desde Egipto presenta un serio riesgo para la seguridad de Israel

El fracaso de El Cairo en abordar la exportación de armas y drogas a través de drones hacia Israel probablemente esté contribuyendo a la crisis del crimen árabe en Israel.

Cuando la IA cree que EE.UU. atacará Irán, y qué nos enseña esto sobre la tecnología bajo presión

Esa pregunta fue formulada directamente a cuatro plataformas principales de IA como parte de un ejercicio metodológico sobre cómo responden los modelos de IA bajo presión.

¿Quién es el dueño del Muro Occidental?

¿Debería delegarse el control del Muro Occidental a una secta del judaísmo sobre otra? - editorial

Israel está fusionando mente y máquina para derrotar el enjambre iraní - opinión

Israel está desarrollando interfaces cerebro-computadora que permiten a soldados controlar enjambres de drones con el pensamiento, con el objetivo de superar la estrategia de ataque masivo de Irán.

La Autoridad Palestina pagó 500 millones de shekels a terroristas en un plan de pago por asesinato

También se informó a los Ministros que terroristas liberados como parte de los acuerdos de rehenes más recientes recibieron una "subvención especial" de la Autoridad Palestina.

Asesinar a Khamenei no provocaría el colapso del régimen, afirma Araghchi, representante de Irán

El Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Irán, Abbas Araghchi, dijo que el Régimen Islámico tiene un mecanismo para reemplazar al Líder Supremo Ali Khamenei en caso de que EE.UU. decida asesinarlo.

FBI subpoenaed Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records during Trump probe

Patel portrayed the seizing of his phone records by the FBI and efforts to conceal them as an example of overreach by unelected government officials under Biden.

Is honey in yogurt actually a "Superfood"?

Dr. Maya Rosman explains whether honey in yogurt truly deserves the title "Superfood", how protein balances the sugar – and when the healthy teaspoon turns into a calorie trap.

New study: Childhood obesity may indicate something much worse

A new American study: Negative or traumatic childhood experiences increase the risk of obesity in children, while the presence of a supportive adult in their lives may reduce these risks.

Eating this vegetable every day? It destroys mineral absorption in the body

Spinach is one of the healthiest vegetables, but it turns out it interferes with the absorption of some important minerals. So what can be done?

Nine-month-old baby rushed to Shaare Zedek after choking, passes away despite resuscitation efforts

Despite successfully removing the foreign object from the baby’s throat, doctors were unable to stabilize her condition.

Physicists pinpoint mechanism behind familiar basketball shoes squeak

Analysis showed that tiny regions of the rubber momentarily detach and reattach to the surface thousands of times per second

All-queen ant shocks science: Japanese–German team finds species with no males or workers

Researchers hypothesize it descended from a slave-making species that lost its own workers because other ants worked for them, with the loss of male production occurring later in evolution

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