The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2016
Gov’t approves 250m. NIS plan to preserve West Bank heritage sites ahead of Six-Day War anniversary

Additionally, a multi-year plan worth tens of millions of shekel will be put in motion to upgrade existing infrastructure and hopefully turn the sites into major tourist destinations.

Israeli basketball player Raz Adam pronounced dead after car crash in Galilee Panhandle

Adam was driving his vehicle during the crash, which occured on Highway 90. The driver of the other vehicle was lightly injured and evacuated to Ziv Medical Center, Safed, by MDA paramedics.

Rabbi stabbed to death inside Bnei Brak study hall while learning with teenage son

Security footage reportedly showed the suspect fleeing as police launched a manhunt and opened an investigation.

At least two dead, several injured after fatal truck, minibus crash in Judean Foothills

The two people killed were identified by Magen David Adom as a 15-year-old boy and a 20-year-old woman.

Former Israeli national soccer captain Bibars Natcho retires from the sport

Israeli soccer legend and former national team captain Bibars Natcho announces retirement, saying "My journey has come to an end."

Flotilla detainees suffered violence, sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, Adalah says

Adalah said lawyers collected testimony from detained flotilla participants alleging serious violence, sexual humiliation, and psychological abuse before their transfer to Ketziot Prison.

Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold, strengthening coalition even as Likud weakens - poll

The poll also examined three scenarios in which Together, Yashar!, and Yisrael Beytenu would run as a single joint list, with the strongest results coming from Eisenkot leading the trio.

Israel's defense industry races to develop defenses against Hezbollah's deadly fiber-optic drones

Among the solutions proposed by the defense industries are systems for kinetic interception and energy-based systems, including one that uses electromagnetic force designed to capture the drone.

UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the "escalating climate crisis."

Cheese, pasta, and desserts: All the new launches for Shavuot

Shavuot is just around the corner, with major brands launching new dairy-based products for home cooking, hosting, and festive meals, including cheeses, pastas, desserts, and quick kitchen solutions.

Veteran Or Yehuda skewer brand expands to Kiryat Ono with new branch

Veteran skewer brand Oved Bakfar continues expanding, opening a new fast-food-style branch in Kiryat Ono as part of a broader culinary growth trend in the city.

The new IKEA collection is revealed

IKEA will launch the tenth edition of the IKEA PS collection in Israel with 44 new items, including folding furniture, inflatable armchairs, and creative lighting fixtures.

Smart Shooter wins Israeli Defense Ministry contract for anti-drone SMASH Hopper weapon stations

SMASH Hopper can be used for multiple mission scenarios including force protection, border security, anti-drone, remote ambush, and low profile operations

UK charity regulator allowing Islamist, Iran-backed hate to spread, victims say - report

Survivors of Islamist terror attacks accused Britain’s charity watchdog of moving too slowly against organizations alleged to platform extremists and Iranian-linked propaganda.

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

This development comes a week after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Treasury Department's sanctions on Albanese.

Russian fighter jets intercept British RAF planes over Black Sea on two separate occasions

UK defense officials said Russian Su-35 and Su-27 fighter jets flew within six meters of British reconnaissance aircraft, triggering emergency systems in the most serious encounter in years.

Vanessa Trump announces breast cancer diagnosis, says she is ‘hopeful’

Trump, 48, said she had recently undergone a medical procedure and was continuing treatment in consultation with her medical team.

US pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly VP bid, threatens visa revocation

The Trump administration warned Palestinian diplomats that visa sanctions could follow if Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour proceeds with his UN General Assembly vice presidency candidacy.

US State Dept. watchdog investigates Gaza aid group over emergency aid spending - report

The investigation is to determine “what money was spent and how," including “which bucket it came from, and how it was doled out,” one of the sources explained to Financial Times.

Iran possesses modern weapons that have not yet been used, tested, military source claims

An Iranian military source told RIA Novosti that Tehran has domestically produced weapons not yet used in battle, warning Iran would not “act with restraint” if US strikes resume.

Iran reportedly 'received, weighing' US proposal, seven soldiers wounded in southern Lebanon

US Treasury removes UN's Albanese from sanctions list • Trump-Netanyahu reportedly hold 'firey' phone call on Iran ceasefire talks • 'Post' talks to hi-tech IDF unit defending against Iran, Hezbollah

Shavuot reflections: Media falsehoods show the importance of the Ninth Commandment - editorial

On Shavuot, Tucker Carlson’s Israeli interview highlights the danger of false witness, spreading falsehoods about Israel and ignoring the Ninth Commandment.

Editor's Notes: Why some Jews are scrubbing themselves from the internet - comment

The writer who asks for anonymity has not abandoned the Jewish people. He is covering, trying to stay employable and safe in a world that has quietly decided his affiliation is a liability.

Man arrested for theft of Bondi Beach victim, event photographer's camera

The suspect, a 35-year-old Marayong resident, was also working as the tragic Hanukkah event’s photographer when he stole his peer’s camera, the police alleged.

Josh Shapiro to face Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania governor race

“Israel is our greatest ally in the Middle East, and I will continue to stand by them in their fight to achieve peace,” Garrity said when announcing the $25 million investment last year.

Democrats condemn Texas candidate over antisemitic rhetoric ahead of runoff

The widespread condemnation has reassured Nathan that opposition to Galindo’s rhetoric extends across the Democratic party.

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