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Iranian authorities crack down on dog walking, call it ‘threat to social order’

At least 25 cities are expected to enact a ban on dog walking; Tehran has threatened legal action if the order is disobeyed.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tehran resident holds his dog.
What will happen to US, Iran relations?

Trump’s Iran talks could backfire, strengthen regime, INSS expert warns

Senior Iran researcher: Premature optimism may encourage Tehran to accelerate its nuclear program or renege on a deal.

|ByMAYA COHEN
Hamas and Israeli flags.

Egyptian sources say both sides showing flexibility to achieve Gaza ceasefire - report

The deal's approval ultimately is reportedly dependent on Israel.

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES
People gather and light candles to remember the Israeli victims of the October 7 massacre at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, October 12, 2023.

Hi-tech pioneer Eyal Waldman: October 7 changed my vision of peace

After October 7, Israeli tech leader Eyal Waldman rethinks peace with Palestinians, calls for resilient Israel and worthy leadership for a better future.

|ByEVE YOUNG

Egypt investigates porn video filmed at the pyramids in Giza

The 10-minute video was posted online last year.

MARCH 7, 2015ByREUTERS
Porn actresses line-up at the opening of the "Venus" erotic fair in Berlin

Could ISIS' foray into North Africa draw another Western intervention in Libya?

Growing calls in Libya and its neighbors for foreign force, Israeli expert tells ‘Post'.

FEBRUARY 21, 2015ByARIEL BEN SOLOMON
Rebel fighters jump away from shrapnel during heavy shelling by forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi near Bin Jawad in this March 6, 2011 file photo

Jordan conducts 56 air raids against ISIS in 3 days: 'We will wipe them off the face of the Earth'

"We achieved what we aimed at. We destroyed logistics centers, arms depots and targeted hideouts of their fighters," general says.

FEBRUARY 8, 2015ByREUTERS
Air strikes against ISIS targets [file]

And the world is silent

Atrocities are being committed throughout the Middle East.

JANUARY 29, 2015ByLIOR AKERMAN
Funeral of Maj. Yochai Kalangel

Analysis: Secret Israeli-Saudi ties likely to continue despite Abdullah's death

“The changes that the Middle East has experienced in recent years have created a set of joint interests between the two countries,” said Dr. Michal Yaari, an expert on Saudi foreign policy.

JANUARY 25, 2015ByARIEL ZILBER
Members of the Saudi security forces take part in a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca

Hezbollah under pressure to act after alleged Israeli strike on Golan Heights

The frontier between Israel and Syria has been administered by the United Nations since 1974, a year after the last war between them.

JANUARY 23, 2015ByREUTERS
Hezbollah members react while carrying the coffin of Abbas Hijazi, who died in an airstrike in Quneitra

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JANUARY 22, 2015ByCOMPILEDTHE MEDIA LINE
A woman holds a sign in Beirut in a solidarity protest for the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks.

Miss Lebanon denies taking photo with Miss Israel, says she 'photo-bombed' her

Lebanese contestant at Miss Universe pageant comes under fire for taking photo with Israeli enemy.

JANUARY 18, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Beauty pageant contestants‏

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DECEMBER 4, 2014ByTHE MEDIA LINE
A Palestinian journalist speaks to the camera as she stands on a flooded street,

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MAY 15, 2014ByTHE MEDIA LINE
Sheikha Naima Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (left), president of the Kuwait Women’s Sports Federation, and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (second left), president of Qatar’s Football Association, attend the opening ceremony of the Soccerex Asian Forum conference at the King Hussein Convention Center