The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2016
Israel's education system is failing its kids - editorial

Only 3% of ninth-grade students who took Israel’s national science exam reached the high standard set by the Education Ministry. More than half were reportedly at a low or medium-low.

Trump says US open to Iran deal without nuclear weapons, Mohammed Ouda new head of Hamas military

IDF issues evacuation warning in Tyre Lebanon • Mohammed Ouda named as new head of Hamas military wing • Gulf states request Trump holds off on striking Iran.

Iran will not 'surrender,' Pezeshkian says after Trump claims Iran-US dialogue progress

This comes as a response to US President Donald Trump, who said on Monday he had paused a planned attack against Iran after Tehran sent a peace proposal to Washington.

Silk Road Virtual Museum opens first Israel exhibit, displays ancient textiles found in Arava

The exhibit, curated by academics from the University of Haifa, features textiles from India, Central Asia, and China.

Moldova broadcaster chief resigns after Eurovision jury vote sparks public backlash

Many hundreds of fans took to social media to denounce the voting of Moldova's jury in Saturday's contest, which gave only three votes to neighboring Romania.

Both a serum and SPF 50: New serum for Kiehl's

The New York skincare brand Kiehl's is launching an innovative serum in Israel that combines skin treatment with high sun protection, in a light texture and without a heavy or oily feel.

The best cheesecake in Israel for Shavuot 2026

The Basque cake that dethroned the famous one from first place, Haim Cohen’s cake that made us trim slices until it was gone, and the one that surpassed them all.

Ondas buys Israeli defense software co Omnisys for $200m

Ondas has been on a spending spree in Israel over the past year. Omnisys will now become a subsidiary of Ondas

Gov't allocates NIS 2b to combat Hezbollah drones

The budgetary source comes from a small NIS 4 billion fund set up and reserved in the Ministry of Defense budget for the Prime Minister's prioritization

Turning Iran’s conflict data into defensive AI - opinion

The war with Iran is producing a massive operational memory. The strategic question is whether democratic defense ecosystems can organize this memory faster, more responsibly, and more intelligently

Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ ‘weaponization’ fund

The settlement creates a nearly $1.8 billion DOJ-controlled fund for alleged victims of political “weaponization,” drawing sharp criticism from legal experts and democrats.

China’s military drills are region’s greatest source of instability, Taiwan premier says

China's armed forces operate almost daily around Taiwan, with ships carrying out live firing and other drills to "test and enhance the realistic combat training capabilities of the forces."

At least two minors dead, four others injured in southern Spain shooting

The two people who had died were related to the man suspected of carrying out the shooting, a Civil Guard police spokesperson said, without going into further detail.

Terrorists 'will be brought to justice,' San Diego mayor warns after deadly mosque shooting

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said local law enforcement and the FBI were investigating the attack on the largest mosque in San Diego County as a hate crime.

Trump to expand prescription drug site with 600 cheaper generic medicines in push to lower costs

More than 600 generics will be available through the website, Trump said, part of an effort by the administration to expand access to lower-cost medicines.

AI and robots will not replace engineers; they will remove the tedious work

Dassault Systèmes Israel Country Manager Eli Boichis on innovation, AI, and the future of engineering

Elon Musk: We'll launch self-driving technology in Israel soon

Musk spoke to the 9th International Conference on Smart Transportation by live video from Texas

Elon Musk vows to appeal after losing bid to hold OpenAI liable for straying from founding mission

The verdict simplifies the path for OpenAI to proceed with a possible initial public offering that could value the business at $1 trillion.

How to lower your biological age by up to 5 years

A report by the American Heart Association reveals 8 habits that can slow down aging, reduce the risk of heart disease, and even make the body "feel younger".

When humanity meets the sea: Surfing as a source of solace from trauma

Surf Therapy has become a significant tool in coping with trauma and other mental health challenges. The experience accumulated in Israel enables us to provide innovative tools to the world.

American tests positive for Ebola in Congo outbreak, CDC says US risk remains low

"The person developed symptoms over the weekend and tested positive late Sunday," Dr. Satish Pillai, the incident manager for the agency's Ebola response, told reporters on a media call.

How Hamas’s internal cracks are becoming impossible for Gazans to ignore - opinion

Questions are now growing inside Gaza about whether Hamas still possesses the same solid popular base that once gave the movement its legitimacy after taking control of the Strip in 2007.

Orthodox rabbi at Washington faith rally says antisemitism is ‘utterly un-American’

“And it is a reminder, as hatred of Jews makes itself manifest again, that antisemitism is utterly un-American.” said Rabbi Meir Soloveichik.

Jewish US lawmakers warn antisemitic threats have surged since October 7

“We seem, Sara, to have passed a Rubicon now with these antisemitic threats,” Moskowitz said. “Now it’s every day, all the time.”

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