The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
Hamas linked network behind Red Ribbon campaign for Palestinian 'hostages' - exclusive

The Red Ribbons campaign, which first appeared in mid-November, has been claimed by British activist Adnan Hmidan, who has extensive ties to organizations linked to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Third round of Israel-Lebanon peace talks 'productive, positive' so far, US official says

Before Thursday’s negotiations, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that the talks aim “to discuss a framework for an agreement in greater depth.” 

Trump 'not going to be much more patient,' says Iran can make deal or 'get annihilated'

After talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump asserted that the two leaders agreed that Iran should not have nuclear weapons.

Russia's parliament passes bill giving Putin more power to invade foreign countries

A bill proposed by Russia's Duma would let the Kremlin send troops abroad to “protect” Russian citizens who are facing arrest, detention, or any other form of perceived persecution.

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi

"It's been an incredible visit. I think a lot of good has come of it," Trump told Xi at their final meeting.

Grapevine, May 15, 2026: Ah, Jerusalem

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Terrorists hurl rocks at vehicles in West Bank, prompting search for attackers, IDF says

Troops of the 636th Combat Intelligence Collection Battalion killed one of the terrorists involved in the attacks and injured another.

IDF prosecutors file indictment against terrorist who killed Yehuda Sherman in ramming attack

Prosecutors petitioned for Hasson to be detained until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against him. The court ordered that Hasson remain detained until further notice.

Staff-Sgt. Negev Dagan killed by Hezbollah mortar fire near Litani River in southern Lebanon

Dagan served in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion.

Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll

Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.

WATCH: 'All of Israel is ours': Smotrich calls to annex West Bank in Jerusalem Day speech

"The time has come for us to finally erase the lines that distinguish between Areas A, B, and C, the entire Land of Israel is ours," Smotrich said at the Religious Zionist Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva.

IDF would withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah disarmed as CIA plans to remove terror weapons - KAN

The continued talks come as the IDF carries out strikes in southern Lebanon, Army Radio reported on Friday. 

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visited UAE during Op. Roaring Lion, sources confirm

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the UAE secretly during Operation Roaring Lion, accompanied by a US delegation, to strengthen strategic cooperation and discuss defense against Iran.

IDF soldier killed by Hezbollah mortar fire as Israel, Lebanon hold third round of peace talks

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists, sites • Hezbollah drone attack wounds two Israeli civilians in northern Israel • President Xi promised China would not give Iran weapons, Trump says

The most Shavuot ever: Pink wines conquer the holiday table

Don’t be fooled by the color. These Rosé wines will easily support your festive menu.

Tower jumps on $1.3b silicon photonics contracts

The Israeli chipmaker reported first quarter revenue of $414 million, up 15% from the corresponding quarter of 2025

They posted about Jewish American Heritage Month. Then the antisemitic comments poured in

Emily, the Jewish content creator behind “Sprinkles the Weenie,” said she has come to expect the inflow of antisemitic comments whenever she posts on social media.

Judge bars Kars4Kids from advertising, saying it misled donors about Orthodox Jewish mission

A California Superior Court judge ruled that Kars4Kids had violated the state’s false advertising and unfair competition laws by failing to disclose where it allocated funds from its donations.

Editor's Notes: The Mossad has always been led by outsiders - comment

The Roman Gofman fight is about more than the Mossad. It is about who Israel's security elite is willing to let inside.

Europe must remember the reason Eurovision was formed or risk losing it completely - editorial

The warning signs came before the first note was sung. Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland, and the Netherlands boycotted the competition over Israel’s participation.

Why keep the Sabbath? - opinion

US President Donald Trump urged Jewish Americans to observe a national Sabbath, a rare and monumental statement that brought the importance of keeping the holiday to light.

US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

The House voted 212 to 212 on the war powers resolution, meaning it failed because it needed a majority to pass, despite more Republicans backing the effort.

Egypt exhibits rare artifact from King Tut's tomb, two restored New Kingdom tombs in Luxor

The tombs that were opened are those of Rabuya and his son Samut from the 18th Dynasty, the first of the New Kingdom dynasties. Rabuya and Samut served as door keepers of the deity Amun.

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