The Jerusalem Post Archive

8 September 2018
Grapevine, February 18, 2026: Saying it with music

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

WATCH: 'I screamed in pain': Former hostage Matan Angrest says Hamas terrorists electrocuted him

Former Gaza hostage Matan Angrest told Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his captivity, including Hamas torture, the loss of his tank crew, bonding with fellow hostage Gali Berman, and his eventual release.

Former IDF intel. officer sentenced to prison term in Greek spying case

Tal Dilian and his partner, Sara Aleksandra Fayssal Hamou, were sentenced to prison in Greece for illegal surveillance, including monitoring government officials and journalists with spyware.

From player to mentor: Cory Carr helps power Maccabi Tel Aviv’s championship culture - interview

Since retiring from the NBA close to 10 years ago, Cory Carr has been plying his trade as a coach with a number of clubs in the Holy Land, but also working with players on an individual basis.

Israeli elections: New poll shows Eisenkot gain, Bennett dip, blocs frozen at 60–50

Despite shifts among individual party leaders, the overall balance between the blocs remains unchanged: 60 seats for the opposition and 50 for the coalition.

Tel Aviv hosts largest marathon in Israel's history with 50,000 runners, several suffer heatstroke

Over the course of the marathon, 35 runners received medical attention at Sourasky Medical Center's medical tent,

Huckabee tells US Embassy staff who want to leave Israel to do so today over Iran strike fears

According to an official statement by the US State Department, US citizens are advised against traveling to Israel.

Iran's top targets in retaliatory strikes likely to include key Israeli infrastructure, US bases

Iran and its proxies may attempt direct military action, and mobilize terror attacks or sabotage activity within Israel in retaliation for US strikes, the Alma Research and Education Center analyzed.

CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on military options against Iran, source tells 'Post'

The briefing came while the Trump administration's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner were in Geneva holding nuclear talks with Iran.

US approves potential $280 million sale of military radars to Jordan

The US State Department has approved the sale of radar systems to Jordan for $280 million, while the US increases its military presence at a Jordanian airbase, including fighter jets.

Trump's claim Iran may 'soon' have missiles that could reach US not backed by intelligence - source

In his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran was “working on missiles that will soon reach” the United States.

Iran triples oil loading rate as tensions rise with US, oil accumulating offshore - WSJ

According to the global commodity data provider site Kpler, the recent average has been approximately 10 million barrels of crude oil and condensate per week.

Permanent Observer for Palestine withdraws candidacy for UN Presidency

Palestine is currently considered a non-member state of the UN and a Permanent Observer with “a standing invitation to participate as Observers in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly.”

'Israel is evil, genocidal': Ana Kasparian doubles down in anti-Zionist X thread

Israel is "about to drag us into another war [with Iran], and all we hear from Israelis and their braindead supporters is 'ANTISEMITE' if you disagree with Israel's agenda," Kasparian wrote.

HarperCollins to publish book of conversations with Rabbi Eli Schlanger, slain Chabad emissary

The book, titled “Conversations With My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World,” was written by Nikki Goldstein, a Jewish author who first encountered Schlanger during a hospital stay.

As a YouTuber targets Orthodox communities, the right wrestles with its antisemitism problem

Tyler Oliveira's latest video on Lakewood, New Jersey, amplifies antisemitic tropes, drawing backlash from the Orthodox community and sparking debates over his intentions and impact.

Jewish family’s toy company challenged Trump’s tariffs, the Supreme Court agreed

For Stephen Woldenberg, the decision to challenge US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs was rooted in a moral obligation shaped by his family’s Jewish values.

Pakistan's patience with Afghanistan has 'run out,' Defense Minister announces 'open confrontation'

According to the AFP report, the explosion came after at least one jet was heard flying over the city and was followed by sounds of gunfire.

Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, sources say

Venezuela's oil ministry suspends 19 production-sharing contracts, including projects in Lake Maracaibo and the Orinoco Belt, as part of a broader review of deals linked to US sanctions.

Pentagon shoots down government drone in Texas accident, congressional aides say

Congressional aides told Reuters the Pentagon was believed to have used the high-energy laser system to shoot down the Customs and Border Protection drone near the Mexican border.

What's behind the latest fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - explainer

Pakistan's defense minister said Afghanistan committed acts of "open war," as tensions have heated up since Kabul launched air strikes on Taliban terror targets last weekend.

Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros, Netflix backs out of deal

Netflix stated that a previous offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery's streaming and studio assets was no longer financially attracted after Paramount Skydance revised its offer.

As the Middle East prepares for war, do not forget Iran's brave protesters - opinion

All of this began not with Iranians who took the streets, not protesting against uranium enrichment or ballistic missiles, but for freedom, liberty, and basic rights.

Middle Israel: Smotrich’s crushing Knesset defeat exposes the finance minister's limits - opinion

Smotrich is a light-year away from the Israeli consensus. Why does a man who represents but a marginal, detached, and minuscule part of Israeli society sit on its national chest?

Editor's Notes: What I saw up close when Modi signed our front page - comment

I’ve interviewed a lot of people while in this job. There is a type of public figure who has spent so many years being watched that everything they do has become a performance. Modi wasn’t that.

Iran does not want a lasting deal but time to rebuild its capabilities and strength - editorial

Iranian officials couched their proposal in maximalist terms - not the language of a party intent on genuine breakthrough agreements but one of a regime intent on extracting breathing room.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

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Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert

The survey is an ongoing project by the IAA meant to protect archaeological sites in the Judean Desert from looting and unauthorized excavations.

‘Secrets of ancient Egypt’: Old Kingdom tombs, artifacts discovered on Nile's west bank

The tombs, discovered in the Qubbet el-Hawa site, were complete with shafts and burial chambers.

After years of waiting: The beloved feature from the iPhone lands on Android

A new beta keyboard adds full cursor control via long press on the space bar, enabling movement in any direction – especially helpful for large and foldable phone users.

Purim on the chains: The Ninja Turtles in kids’ meals and chocolate milk in costume

Burger King is launching collectible characters from the successful series, and Yotvata is releasing a festive edition of chocolate milk, banana and banana punch bottles.

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