The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
Unlawful or unequal: The High Court's struggle to draw a legal line during wartime - editorial

The police arrests in defiance of a court ruling pose a real danger to democratic norms but in parallel, the court must take into account the reality of wartime. 

Police intervene as 100 people try to enter private compound near Tomb of the Kings in Jerusalem

One person was arrested, and three officers were lightly injured. Authorities used crowd-control measures to disperse the group and restore public order. 

Shrapnel hits across central Israel, injuring several, causing property damage

At least three people were being treated for injuries, including two hospital evacuations, according to Magen David Adom.

Trump initially feared radio message from downed US airman was Iranian trap - Axios

After ejecting from the jet, the officer sent a message over his radio saying “Power be to God,” according to Trump who added that it "sounded like something a Muslim would say."

Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until Iran is compensated for war damages, Iranian official says

The IRGC Navy is currently in the process of completing operational preparations for a "new order in the Persian Gulf," the post read, emphasizing that the strait would be permanently changed.

US, Iran discuss potential two phase deal including 45-day ceasefire - Axios

Negotiations are taking place through Pakistani, Egyptian, and Turkish mediators and through text messages between US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Shrapnel hits at least 15 sites in central Israel, efforts ongoing to rescue two trapped in Haifa

Two bodies found in central Israel after overnight Iranian missile barrage • Trump sets deadline for Iranian deal • US, Israel choose strike targets in case deal with Iran not reached

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