The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
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France bans annual gathering of Muslims in Paris amid terrorism fears, security risks

The decision comes after France increased security at sensitive sites across Paris after a foiled bomb attack on Bank of America's offices last weekend, in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

ICE detains Palestinian-American mosque president in Wisconsin 'with no cause,' mosque says

Wisconsin's largest mosque said Sarsour, 53, is a legal permanent resident who has lived in the US for over three decades and was detained on Monday. He grew up in the West Bank.

Cuba to free 2,010 prisoners as US pressure ratchets up

The decision to release the prisoners on the island comes after Washington's most intense pressure campaign in decades, although Havana denies any decision-making under US coercion.

Priceless Romanian artifacts recovered a year after being stolen from Dutch museum

The Dutch government last year paid 5.7 million euros to compensate Romania for the theft.

Grapevine, April 2, 2026: The insensitivity of bureaucracy

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Education Minister slams 'extremist, deranged criminals' for trying to enter his home during siren

In the video, one of the individuals can be heard shouting at the gate that they are a teacher, before blaming Kisch for the Iranian attack, and that "these missiles are your fault! Protect me!"

Lebanese artist files war crimes complaint against Israel over death of parents in Beirut - report

Cherri, described by Deadline as "one of Lebanon’s best-known contemporary artists," has had his work featured in several prominent galleries, including the Guggenheim.

'Always put others first': IDF reservist who died while on leave saves four with organ transplants

Ben-Yakar made aliyah from Australia in 2011 with Hezi, who served as a paratrooper in the IDF, and became a member of Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha in northern Israel.

US fighter jet downed by Iran, Netanyahu vows to continue crushing regime

US intel. says half of Iran’s weapons are still intact as Trump, Netanyahu claim otherwise • Hezbollah terrorists say they are being sent to die for Iran, IDF says disarming group unrealistic

IDF says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic without full-scale invasion as troops push towards Litani

The IDF is expected to finish taking control of territory eight to 10 km from the border within the next week, in a move that would diminish Hezbollah's firing capabilities.

One lightly wounded after Iranian missile barrage targets northern Israel

Israel's Channel 12 News reported that at least 10 sites of shrapnel impact were being investigated by emergency services. 

By claiming total failure, Israel's opposition hurts itself - and helps Netanyahu

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The opposition’s critique of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government may be undermining its own credibility.

'They're sending us to die:' Hezbollah operatives express fear, exasperation with war effort

"Anyone who leaves their home does so against their will," one of the Radwan terrorists said. "You can't tell them you don't want to come."

Passover 2026: Great films to watch dur­ing the hol­i­day

TV Time: From biblical epics to new streaming hits, here’s what to watch this Passover week.

Netanyahu vows to continue crushing Iranian regime during security assessment

“Together with our American friends, we continue to crush the terror regime in Iran. We are eliminating commanders, bombing bridges, striking infrastructure,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

IDF destroys Hezbollah rocket launcher as Multidimensional Unit carries out southern Lebanon ops.

The IDF announced that its Multidimensional Unit has killed over 40 Hezbollah terrorists since the start of its ground operations in southern Lebanon, as of Friday.

Your Taxes: You can't have your matzah and eat it, too

Israel's Supreme Court rules that if you enjoy employee share/share option tax breaks, you don’t receive others.

As Israel’s PTSD crisis deepens, new treatment offers hope for scarred IDF veterans

Combat veterans fight for recognition and care, while a new drug emerges as a possible solution for PTSD.

The reality of 'neurodiversity': Autism awareness under Iranian missile attacks

HEALTH AFFAIRS: “I want to stay in the car!” - a wartime moment exposes the gap between ideology and reality.

While IDF soldiers fight, Israel's government rewards draft dodgers - opinion

So, you pick up your rifle, and you fight. But then, somewhere between operations, you get an update on the news back home. In Jerusalem, you read, the government has passed the annual budget...

The greatest threat to Israel is not on the battlefield - it's at home - opinion

Israel faces a greater danger at home as Netanyahu’s coalition choices risk democracy, social cohesion, and long-term stability.

Yair Lapid’s divisive rhetoric threatens israel’s unity, national security - opinion

Opposition leader Yair Lapid’s inflammatory statements risk weakening Israeli society and undermining national unity during wartime.

Trump's contradictory messages on Iran: What comes next? - editorial

Washington has every right to define its own interests, just as Israel has every obligation to defend its own survival.

Editor's Notes: This Passover, Israeli children deserve a future that's more than sirens

Israeli childhood has been knocked off course for years now. First came COVID, then came the October 7, 2023, mega-atrocity by Hamas, and the long war that followed, and now another round with Iran.

US Army Chief of Staff asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has moved quickly to reshape the department, firing top generals and admirals as he seeks to implement Trump's national security agenda.

US strikes on Iran may constitute war crimes, international law experts announce

Trump, who has previously offered shifting timelines and objectives for the war, said in a televised speech on Wednesday that the war could escalate if Iran did not give in to Washington's terms.

Trump considers cabinet shake-up as several senior officials face possible removal -report

Among the names being discussed are FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the Atlantic said, adding that the timing was 'uncertain.'

MG S9: A cost-efficient 7-seater giant with a market-shaking price

Bigger than Korean rivals and cheaper than European and Japanese competitors, the MG S9 offers a quality cabin, top safety rating, and starts at NIS 190,000 - aiming to shake up the 7-seater segment.

We tested: The Dreame X60 Ultra sets a performance bar that is hard to compete with

The Dreame X60 Ultra delivers the highest suction power currently on the market, with a slim structure that manages to reach areas that have so far been out of bounds.

The 15 most beautiful dresses from Zara for the holiday

With the opening of the spring season and with it the Passover holiday, we dove straight into the online shelves of our longtime friend Zara, and gathered for you 15 festive purchase options.

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Israel must stay independent: The strategic risk of Chinese drones -opinion

A multi-dimensional analysis of information security, national sovereignty, and operational risks

AeroSentinel production facility severely damaged after Iranian ballistic missile strike

AeroSentinel’s production facility was mere meters away from the impact zone of a 400-kilogram Iranian missile and sustained heavy damage late Thursday night.

Pro-Palestinian rally at Buchenwald memorial shut down by German authorities

The rally was slated for April 12, marking the 81st anniversary of Buchenwald’s liberation by US troops. But the city of Weimar said on Monday it would ban the event on the memorial grounds.

Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications

BEHIND THE LINES: By joining Iran’s war, the Houthis have opened a dangerous new arena – one that could hit global trade, oil flows, and the wider regional balance.

US intel. says half of Iran’s weapons are still intact as Trump, Netanyahu claim otherwise - report

CNN's sources, after reviewing the US intelligence assessment, determined that Trump's two-or three-week prediction for ending the war was wholly unrealistic. 

Ship passes through Strait of Hormuz after signaling French ownership, data shows

The vessel passed through the Strait a day after French President Emmanuel Macron said it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to reopen it.

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, one pilot rescued, source confirms to 'Post'

A source with knowledge of the incident confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that one of the two pilots of the jet was rescued, and search and rescue operations are underway to locate the second.

World food prices set to continue soaring if Iran war persists, says UN report

The global surge in food prices comes as the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route in the Middle East, remains shut down as governments scramble to reopen it.

IDF strikes over 70 IRGC targets, including missile launch sites, in western, central Iran

The targets included storage units of the IRGC’s Air Force drones and air defense system sites.

Iraqi PMF presence in Iran raises alarm over crackdown, potential US ground war

PMF units reportedly entered Iran last January and assisted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the massacre of civilians.

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