The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2016
War strain tests IDF values, but not its moral core - opinion

The very existence of open, critical, and candid command discourse is evidence of a living system seeking correction.

The UK is no country for old, or any, Jews - opinion

Platitudes came out in force as politicians condemned the acts of violence in time-honored meaningless words.

The invisible scar is the one we refuse to see - opinion

Special in Uniform, a joint initiative with JNF USA, integrates young people with special needs into meaningful IDF service while creating powerful human connections that extend beyond the military.

When the police violate the law, thank the Supreme Court - opinion

The police do as they please and answer to no one. But more importantly, the police have been given free license to do so by none other than Israel’s Supreme Court and its proxies.

A responsible choice: Why canceling Lag Ba’omer at Mount Meron was the right call - editorial

The fires of Lag Ba’omer will burn again on the slopes of Meron. What matters is that when they do, they come back to a country that chose, at the right moment, to be careful.

Trump made a deal with Evangelicals to become president - opinion

Donald Trump’s rise wasn’t driven by Israel, but by millions of Evangelical voters who demanded action on faith, values, and unwavering support, noted Evangelical leader Mike Evans writes.

Negotiate or fragment: Lebanon’s survival may depend on a deal with Israel - opinion

President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are pursuing negotiations with Israel because they understand what the alternative looks like: The end of Lebanon as a unified state.

Vigilantism or terror? Dilemma of Israeli settler violence against W. Bank Palestinians - opinion

The government prefers to call it a Jewish “nationalist crime,” and is averse to referring to it as “terrorism,” and those responsible for committing it “terrorists.”

True Iranian regime change won't occur if the IRGC holds power - opinion

We are not currently witnessing transformation in Iran – we are only seeing a new form of IRGC control.

Strategic narratives reshape understanding of the US-Iran standoff - opinion

An analysis of US-Iran discourse questioning whether strategic narratives are replacing reality in policy debate.

Israel's greatest generations: Gen Zers, millennials who answered the call after Oct. 7 - opinion

They have saved us from annihilation, and it is up to us, Israelis, Jews, and anyone who values decency and humanity, to help them rebuild.

Sykes-Picot should be replaced by a new Trump-Netanyahu regional order - opinion

Sykes-Picot was never a peace settlement. It was a colonial carve-up that fathered every subsequent conflict in the region. For the first time since 1916, a new order can be established.

Beyond the headlines: Not who we are - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Hamas, Board of Peace clash over disarmament agreement, enter impasse in negotiations - report

The terrorist organization has said that it would only give up weapons after the full implementation of phase one of the agreement, which requires Israel to withdraw from Gaza.

Iranian missiles strike UAE, Middle East gears up for renewed war as tensions surge in Hormuz

Senior IDF official: No change in home front rules • US close to delivering Israeli "Gideon" KC-46 refueling aircraft • IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon

Iran: US Hormuz escort plan would breach ceasefire

Iranian officials have stressed that Tehran would not back down from its position regarding control of the strategic waterway.

Money, power, exile: Inside an Iranian exile’s war on regime-linked wealth in Canada

“I was 15 when I started blogging with a fake name, Sarah Shams,” she told The Jerusalem Post last week while visiting Israel. “Sarah was my aunt’s name, and Shams was an Arab lady who sang on TV.

Iran expert: Tehran not yet under enough pressure to concede

Tehran continues to condition any discussion of its nuclear program on ending the war, lifting the blockade, and the withdrawal of US forces, meaning the core obstacle remains unresolved.

Hezbollah chief rejects direct talks with Israel, says move would 'serve Netanyahu and Trump'

In a lengthy statement, Qassem accused Israel of systematically violating the ceasefire, claiming it had breached the agreement “more than ten thousand times.”

Iran did not hit a US Navy ship near Strait of Hormuz, US official tells 'Post'

The denial comes after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-aligned Fars News Agency claimed that two missiles had hit a United States Navy frigate, forcing it to turn back.

Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says

"She is suffering from terrible headaches, nausea, and chest pain. That is what we are very worried about, her heart," her brother Hamidreza Mohammadi said in an interview.

IRGC unveils new map of Strait of Hormuz as shipping remains at standstill

It was not immediately clear whether and to what extent the IRGC-claimed area of control has changed, with Trump saying the US would begin efforts to free up shipping.

Three Indian citizens wounded in Iranian drone attack on UAE oil facility

Earlier on Monday, the UAE Defense Ministry announced it had intercepted three missiles, with a fourth missile falling into the sea.

Trump threatens to 'blow Iran off face of the Earth' if US vessels attacked

“We have more weapons and ammunition at a much higher grade than we had before," Trump said. “We have the best equipment."

Man found dead after driving car with improvised explosives into Portland athletics club

Portland authorities were called to Multnomah Athletic Club shortly before 3 a.m. after employees reported that a car had been driven into the building before catching fire.

At least 12 hospitalized after shooting at Oklahoma's Arcadia Lake

Police added there are no suspects in custody at this time, urging the public to reach out with any information.

At least two killed, 37 injured after monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia

Videos on social media showed a large monster truck clearing an obstacle but failing to brake in time, causing the vehicle to veer off to the side and plow into spectators.

NATO's Rutte: Europeans are ensuring agreements with US on military bases are implemented

Rutte also said "more and more" European nations were pre-positioning assets such as minehunters and minesweepers close to the Gulf to be ready for a "next phase".

Three dead, three sick in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship, WHO confirms

"The risk to the wider public remains low," said Hans Kluge, WHO Europe's regional director, in his own X post. "There is no need for panic or travel restrictions."

At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Nigerian FM says

They were the first to apply to a new scheme to repatriate citizens launched by Nigeria's government, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said.

South Korean ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, South Korea's government confirms

Earlier on Monday, an official from the South Korean Foreign Affairs Ministry told a Korean media outlet that there had been no Korean casualties in the attack.

Finnish parliament strikes down initiative aimed at restricting weapons purchases from Israel

Finland has placed orders exceeding 800 million euros for weapons from Israel. The largest single acquisition was the David's Sling air defense system, purchased in 2023 for 316 million euros.

SA President Rhamaposa becomes first head of state to sign ‘Free Barghouti’ pledge

Marwan Barghouti is a former leader of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, which carried out many of the suicide bombings and shooting attacks of the Second Intifada.

Two killed after car hits bystanders in Leipzig, Germany, driver arrested

Police arrested the driver, identifying him as a 33-year-old man with German citizenship. They said there was no further danger.

'The Restoration of Israel': Recovering a forgotten Sephardi Zionist voice - review

Zionism is too often framed as a late 19th-century Eastern and Central European, largely secular movement, born in response to modern nationalism and antisemitism.

Israel not equipped to put out electric vehicle fires, Fire and Rescue Commissioner says

When lithium-ion batteries enter thermal runaway, the fire can only be contained, not stopped, explained Israeli Fire and Rescue Commissioner Rabbi Eyal Caspi.

Prosecution prepared to hold plea bargain talks with Netanyahu defense, A-G’s Office says

Herzog’s invitation was intended to begin preliminary contacts over the possibility of a plea bargain in Netanyahu’s criminal trial.

Woman receives Jewish divorce after three-year struggle following financial pressure on husband

The couple had lived in Florida for over a decade, before separating in 2023. The husband refused to grant the woman, L., a get, demanding increasing financial compensation for it.

IDF captures Palestinian man who murdered son, burned his body, infiltrated Israel

The man had taken his 12-year-old son to the Palestinian village of Beit Ur, near Ramallah, and stabbed him near an agricultural area of the town.

Drone gun-running ring from Jordan to West Bank busted, five suspects indicted

Shin Bet, IDF, and police uncover cross-border smuggling network using drones; dozens of weapons trafficked into Israel

US close to delivering Israeli 'Gideon' KC-46 refueling aircraft for future Iran attacks

The first of the KC-46 aircraft undertook a maiden test flight within the US, and is expected to be delivered to the Jewish state in around a month.

High Court freezes Second Authority council after state misses response deadline

The new extension requests, submitted on Sunday, “are not acceptable to me at all,” Justice Alex Stein wrote, adding that this was the case regardless of the petitioners’ positions.

Netanyahu testimony canceled overnight after defense cites security schedule

The cancellation marked the latest interruption in Netanyahu’s testimony, which has repeatedly been affected by wartime developments and classified security-diplomatic constraints.

Where the sea meets the holiday table: Carlton Tel Aviv offers a Shavuot to remember

From rooftop ice baths to a boutique wine dinner at sunset, the five-star seafront hotel has crafted a full menu of Shavuot experiences for every kind of traveler

Sharon Sharabi, brother of ex-hostage Eli Sharabi, joins Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu

“Avigdor Liberman is a true right-wing leader, and the only one in the political system who was not part of the conception," Sharabi said upon joining the party.

Reichman University students represent Israel at Global Innovation finals in Paris

The students noted that their primary goal was to demonstrate that "tech for good" can succeed without compromising the high standards and aesthetic of the luxury market.

Israeli-Turkish tensions continue to grow as Ankara prepares to launch new flotilla

Diplomatic officials are working behind the scenes to defuse tensions, and Israel is currently utilizing diplomatic channels with Turkey to try to prevent the flotilla from setting sail.

Choosing Ono is what ultimately led me where I wanted to be

From academic opportunities to international practice, this is the journey that turned one student’s ambitions into reality.

Women’s rights activist Moran Katzenstein joins Democrats, Golan vows to advance gender equality

Party leader Yair Golan vowed that, after the upcoming elections, a government led by him would anchor gender equality in the country's Basic Laws.

High Court gives Levin until Thursday to say when he will convene Judicial Selection Committee

The decision, issued by Justices Ofer Grosskopf, Alex Stein, and Gila Canfy-Steinitz, followed a hearing on Levin’s continued refusal to fully convene the committee.

WATCH: IDF destroys 30-meter-long Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon

Dozens of explosive devices and anti-tank missiles were located in the tunnel, with several weapons storage facilities additionally located in the area around the tunnel.

Gaza, Hamas, and the pre-Oct. 7 concept sources say Israel is still stuck in - analysis

Forces within Israel's defense establishment, for the first time since October 7, are questioning the basic foundations of current Israeli strategy versus Hamas.

First Druze party launches ahead of elections, aims for independent representation

The new party, Alliance of Brothers, aims to unite Druze citizens of Israel and empower them to influence the public agenda.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel warns 'Post' about country's 'growing frustration' - interview

The aim is to open criminal proceedings against all possible parties involved; traders, exporters, and offshore entities that may have enabled breaches,” Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk said.

Noam Bettan rehearses Eurovision song, 'Michelle,' in Vienna, meets Boy George

Noam Bettan rehersed his song "Michelle," to be performed at the Eurovision semifinals, and showed off the new costumes for himself and the backup dancers.

Senior IDF official: No change in home front rules despite Iran attack on UAE, Oman

"Our air defense systems and attack capabilities are prepared at a high level which is something which has not changed since the ceasefire decision," the IDF official said.

Kibbutz Nir Oz, devastated on October 7, trains emergency standby squads to secure community

Nir Oz has become a symbol of the tragedy of October 7. Today, the community is trying to recover and a key to recovery is making people feel safe and secure to return and live here.

Police disperse hundreds of civilians from Mount Meron attempting to light fires for Lag Ba'omer

"We clarify that, given the security situation and the Home Front Command's instructions, staying in the mountain area without a permit constitutes a danger to the public," said the police.

Israeli TV Academy Awards present their 2025 prizes, and honor the late Alon Aboutboul

For the first time in two years, the awards were held without special categories devoted to broadcasting during a crisis and wartime.

The landscape of October 7: Should more be done to memorialize the massacre?

This question of how to present October 7 has haunted the country in many different ways. The commemoration is in our hands – and we should not let it slip away.

Maccabi Tel Aviv pulls away from Hapoel Jerusalem for overtime win

Along with the win came some concerning news: Lonnie Walker dislocated his finger in overtime and will be out for 2-3 weeks.

A century since Dreyfus's wrongful conviction, a family member is promoted in the IDF

With this promotion, Uriel has reached the same rank his forefather had achieved in his lifetime, over a century after he was wrongfully convicted of treason and used as an antisemitic scapegoat. 

Suspected drunk driver wounds multiple pedestrians at Beersheba Lag Ba'Omer celebration

MDA reported that three individuals were evacuated to Soroka Hospital in light condition.

US denies Iranian strike on US Navy, Trump rejects 14-point plan

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

Is the West missing the real war behind October 7?

New York conference panel to explore influence, ideology and the future of the Middle East

Why does your company need AI-automated customer support?
Apple will present new AI tools for image editing

The upcoming update to Apple's operating systems is expected to introduce a significant improvement in AI capabilities, with an emphasis on generative image editing.

WhatsApp will allow independent cloud backup without dependence on Google and Apple

The messaging app is developing a dedicated cloud backup service that will offer end-to-end encryption by default, free storage capacity and a paid upgrade option.

Samsung may change the camera array in the Galaxy S27

New reports claim that Samsung will redesign the back of the device. The goal: To make room for technology that will change the way we charge the device and use accessories.

Apple reexamines the future of MagSafe in the iPhone

New reports reveal that within the tech giant there is a heated internal debate regarding the necessity of MagSafe.

7 especially colorful items we loved this week

A belt in a boho kingdom design, fun T-shirts you won’t want to take off your body, a checked bikini top, and four more items we simply must have.

Lighting up and getting excited: Tamar Zeitlin’s creation for Lag BaOmer

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

Brand news: Who landed from California and who moved up a floor

The ocean as inspiration, sculpting the face and staying alive, when fashion meets culinary, the new beauty approach, tropical bubbles, and pampering the puppies.

Without sugar and without gluten: We tasted Biga’s new cheesecake

Ahead of Shavuot, the Biga chain is launching a new cheesecake without added sugar and without gluten that tries to prove it is possible to enjoy a rich dessert without compromising.

Pamela Anderson presents a new furniture and homeware collection

The actress recently launched a rattan furniture brand, and says the emphasis in the collection is the combination between bohemian style and practicality.

International LEGO experience lands in Beersheba

At a festive event at Ofer Grand Mall, the tenth official LEGO brand store in Israel was launched.

Why Competitor ad research matters before running paid ads

Competitor ad research helps brands understand what works in the market before spending on paid ads, from messaging and offers to landing page strategy.

The systems architect: Omer Menashe, Israeli-born innovator reshaping American venture building
Yours Consumer Club, Larger Than Life launch subsidized gala partnership for children with cancer

The annual gala, marking 26 years of Larger Than Life’s work, will feature Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Itai Herman, and children supported by the organization.

How casinos use data to know you better than you know yourself

The personalisation running behind modern gambling platforms is more sophisticated than most players realise. Here's what's actually being tracked-and why it matters in a Finnish regulatory context.

The digital shift changing poker culture in Australia
Up to 700,000 daily cyberattacks from Iran-linked hackers, UAE warns

Officials said artificial intelligence is being used for reconnaissance, data collection, identifying system vulnerabilities, and generating sophisticated phishing emails.

Michigan University professor praises anti-Israel student activists in commencement speech

Peterson allegedly deviated from his remarks, and according to UMich President Domenico Grasso did not represent the institutional position of neutrality.

Germany's Merz visits Berlin's Chabad brass with officials in solidarity with rising antisemitism

The visit, which also included the President of the Bundestag (German parliament), Julia Klöckner, represents the highest meeting between German officials and the Jewish community in recent years.

Morocco's parliament receives petition to grant citizenship to all descendants of Moroccan Jews

At its core, the petition asks that Moroccan nationality be granted to all Moroccan Jews who previously renounced it, and to all their children and grandchildren.

UK government does all but admit Iran is behind attacks on British soil - analysis

Throughout the UK government and institutions, naming Iran, the IRGC, or even HAYI at times, has been avoided in favor of the more nebulous and anonymous "hostile states" and "state-linked actors."

Unidad de inteligencia artificial de las FDI transformó la eficacia de la fuerza aérea de Israel

El coronel Rotem Beshi, comandante de una unidad de las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel encargada de integrar y difundir la inteligencia artificial en todo el ejército, habló con el Post sobre la guerra

Los hijos de Manashe regresan a Sión y cumplen una promesa de 2700 años

La aliá de cientos de miembros de la comunidad Bnei Menashe, procedentes del noreste de la India, culmina un largo y sinuoso viaje que comenzó hace casi 2.700 años.

Not everything is fat: The truth behind weight gain

Did you gain weight after the holidays? Do not rush to panic: Most of the gain comes from fluids, carbohydrate stores and food volume, not fat.

Think you are protected from the sun? Think again

Despite the high awareness of the damage caused by the sun, many still use sunscreen only partially, which leads to continuous exposure and damage to the skin over time.

Not only coffee and red wine: The surprising drink that stains teeth

Experts warn that Aperol spritz, a smoothie made from berries, Guinness beer and cola may also adhere to the enamel, cause gradual staining and harm the natural whiteness of the teeth.

Expert warns: What you do at age 40 will determine how you live at age 80

If there is something you must not postpone, it is taking care of the future – health-wise and financially. So what must you start doing today in order to age well.

The surprising discovery: A simple nutritional component may improve cancer treatment

Zeaxanthin, a substance found in green vegetables and known for eye health, has been discovered to have the potential to strengthen the immune system and enhance immunotherapy treatments.

What to eat and what to avoid to soothe irritated and inflamed skin

Green vegetables, omega 3-rich fish and olive oil can help reduce skin inflammation, while sugar, processed food and chronic stress may worsen flare-ups, itching and redness.

A new standard of hospitality
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in 'critical but stable condition,' spokesperson says

The statement didn't specify the reason behind Giuliani's hospitalization, who is 81 years old and a close ally of US President Donald Trump.

Estados Unidos envía 6.500 toneladas de municiones y material a Israel en 24 horas

En el marco de una operación logística global a gran escala, los dos buques de carga atracaron en los puertos de Ashdod y Haifa con miles de municiones aéreas y terrestres, camiones militares y otros

Jordania está imponiendo una línea roja en Siria mediante ataques aéreos

El Reino de Jordania ha llevado a cabo ataques aéreos en Siria contra traficantes de drogas cerca de Sweida.

La expansión de la Fuerza Aérea convierte a Israel en una gran potencia militar

Aunque Israel no cuenta con portaaviones ni con la capacidad de proyectar su poderío aéreo a escala mundial, la adquisición de nuevos F-35 convierte a Israel en un líder mundial.

El limbo del alto el fuego entre Israel e Irán podría ser mejor de lo que parece

¿Podría ser que los mercados de capitales estadounidenses (e israelíes) se estén volviendo inmunes al estancamiento de las relaciones entre Estados Unidos e Irán?

Trump rechaza la propuesta de paz de Irán, que pide el fin de la guerra en 30 días

El plan consta de tres etapas principales, con una fase de 30 días destinada a convertir el alto el fuego en un fin definitivo de la guerra.

La reanudación del conflicto por las Islas Malvinas y sus implicaciones para Israel

La actitud firme de Argentina bajo el mandato del presidente Javier Milei y los cambios en la política estadounidense reavivan las cuestiones latentes sobre las Malvinas.

Hamas y la Junta de Paz discrepan sobre el acuerdo de desarme

La organización terrorista ha afirmado que solo entregará las armas tras la plena aplicación de la primera fase del acuerdo, que exige a Israel que se retire de Gaza.

Senior R&D managers are paying the price of the AI revolution - opinion

It's clear that requirements have changed faster than most managers have been able to adapt.

How Israel’s new reporting rules change the olim tax holiday - opinion

Israel’s new reporting rules pierce the olim tax holiday, exposing foreign assets and raising real risks for globally active newcomers.

Moving toward the 'LinkedIn average': Studies find AI is reshaping everyday writing, conversation

Experts warn that individual expression is disappearing as AI tools drive uniform phrasing across essays, chats, and social media posts.

All mainstream Norwegian Jewish organizations condemn Holocaust Center for Holocaust revitalization

An open letter to the HL Center stresses that the Holocaust represents "an industrial, ideologically driven genocide whose aim was the total extermination of the Jewish people."

Threats Against Jews and Israeli Consul in Florence prompts condemnation by officials

The incident follows other antisemitic episodes in Italy, including the recent vandalism of Holocaust memorial stumbling stones in Turin.

Atmosphere detected on celestial body in solar system's far reaches

Astronomers have identified another object from this realm, with a diameter of roughly 310 miles (500 km), that has an atmosphere - albeit a thin one.

Support for Iran war among ‘connected’ US Jews falls again, poll finds

Support fell weeks into the war and fell further to 60% just after US President Donald Trump unilaterally announced a ceasefire on April 8.

Two arrested over Golders Green Iranian memorial wall arson

The memorial, which was not damaged by the fire, is devoted to protesters murdered by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Faith in action on Capitol Hill

For organizers, the objective is clear: to ensure that interfaith alignment translates into sustained engagement and tangible outcomes

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