The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2016
Convicted assailant of author Salman Rushdie found guilty of federal terrorism charges

According to evidence presented at his trial, Matar spent more than a year researching the fatwa before deciding to try fulfilling the edict with an attack on Rushdie.

Netanyahu meets with Evangelical community leaders to discuss Iran war, standing up to hatred

Both the Evangelical leaders and Netanyahu emphasized the importance of unity and support between the two communities.

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material, extremist violence

The office of the eSafety Commissioner said it had begun action after Telegram failed to remove videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings.

Bennett losing ground as Eisenkot, Netanyahu neck-and-neck for upcoming elections - poll

According to the poll, if elections were held today, Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot would each lead with 23 seats, an increase of two seats for each compared with the previous poll.

Eisenkot threatens legal action over AI video of Netanyahu, Trump mocking him in Hebrew

"We regret that instead of focusing on securing important diplomatic achievements, you chose, once again, to exploit the occasion to spread poison and venom," the letter from Eisenkot's team said.

Israel education system short 3,000 teachers, raising fears over quality of learning

Israel faces a shortage of 3,000 educators, including 200 kindergarten teachers, raising concerns that unqualified staff may have to teach unfamiliar subjects or oversee two classes at once.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington

"You’ve been a great, great friend of Israel, none better," Netanyahu told Cotton. "And I know you’re a champion of the Israel-American alliance, which enhances the security of both our countries."

Yavne man indicted for running cannabis-growing operation, 423 kg. of drugs found

During a raid, Israel Police also seized documents, thousands of shekels in cash, and extensive equipment allegedly used to cultivate the cannabis.

TikTok publishes new guidelines for politicians, content creators ahead of Knesset elections

At the center of the policy are a ban on paid political advertising, restrictions on the spread of misleading election information, and a requirement to label realistic content created with AI.

Netanyahu says Trump is in full control of Iran war, denies influencing strikes after DC meeting

Netanyahu denied pressuring Trump to enter or escalate the Iran war, saying the US president is the "senior partner" as the two leaders discussed the Hormuz blockade and further military action.

'Jewish terrorists': Pro-Israel columnist Bret Stephens speaks against West Bank settler violence

Stephens, who has spent years pushing back on what he sees as double standards applied to Israel, wrote that he decided to speak out against what he called “Jewish terrorists” despite his reluctance.

Israelis deserve accountability from government, opposition before heading to the polls - editorial

Before Israelis vote on October 27, the government and the opposition must fully disclose wartime decisions, US commitments, and failures since October 7.

Iran’s far-right accuses Pezeshkian, top diplomats of plotting 'soft coup' in Khamenei's absence

The Iranian regime’s radical supporters warn of a coup within Iran’s new leadership as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains off-screen.

US-Saudi Arabia airstrikes target Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces militia in Iraq

The strikes followed a series of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia. The United States has made clear that it believes Iran-directed militias are responsible for the escalation.

CENTCOM outlines military assets in use for Strait of Hormuz blockade against Iran

On July 29, CENTCOM said, “CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.”

US CENTCOM completes 'impactful' strikes on Iran after explosions heard across country's south

Several locations in southern Iran were targeted by US forces, with explosions heard in the cities of Bushehr, Abu Musa, Kish Island, Ahwaz, and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media Press TV reported.

US completes night of strikes on southern Iran, Netanyahu says Trump is in full control of Iran war

Explosions heard in southern Iran • Iran set to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-fired missiles • IDF bulldozer struck by Hezbollah drone • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successful

QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks

Its departure marks the first time a QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz since the Al Rekayyat was struck in early July.

Electronics company ESC BAZ presents border protection, defense technology to IDF officials

The systems and technological innovations were developed based on the lessons of October 7 and conclusions drawn from three years of fighting.

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