Article Archive - 16 January 2025

Until hostages are free 'there is nothing,' Aunt of released hostage Abigail Mor Edan tells Post

"Even when they're on the list, until you actually see that person free, there is nothing," Naftali said.

By HANNAH SARISOHN \

1/16/2025 12:02:56 AM

Palestinian Islamic Jihad says it will remain alert to guarantee implementation of Gaza ceasefire

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 12:16:04 AM

Netanyahu will issue statement once details of agreement are finalized, PMO says

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 12:22:30 AM

Five Israeli female soldiers to be released on Sunday in first phase of hostage deal - report

Seven hostages, including five Israeli soldiers and two Americans, are set to be freed Sunday in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 12:32:43 AM

Siete rehenes serán liberados el domingo en la primera fase del acuerdo de rehenes de Gaza

Siete rehenes, incluidos cinco soldados femeninas israelíes y dos estadounidenses, serán liberados este domingo en la primera fase del acuerdo de rehenes y alto el fuego en Gaza. Descubre más aquí.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 12:48:07 AM

Trump drops by Eretz Nehederet to boast about the hostage deal

“Bibi and me have a long relationship of give and take. I give orders, he takes them,” said the actor depicting Trump.

By HANNAH BROWN \

1/16/2025 12:50:35 AM

Hotel procurement startup Reeco secures $15m. in Series A funding

The startup aims to revolutionize hotel procurement by replacing traditional manual processes and legacy systems with a unified digital platform.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 1:32:41 AM

Details around hostage release, Palestinian prisoner exchange will be ironed out, WH official says

The US, Egypt and Qatar will be "intensively engaged" on the implementation of the deal, according to a White House official.

By HANNAH SARISOHN \

1/16/2025 1:46:16 AM

Isak Haleva, Turkey’s chief rabbi and face of Jewish minority, dies at 84

Isak Haleva, Turkey's chief rabbi since 2002 who bridged traditional Sephardic Judaism with modern Turkish life while leading his community through decades of political change, has died at 84.

By DAVID I. KLEIN/JTA \

1/16/2025 2:29:23 AM

Trump administration will be the most pro-Israel in American history, Rubio says

Marco Rubio, nominated as Secretary of State, pledges strong pro-Israel stance and vows to revoke visas of Hamas supporters during Senate confirmation hearing.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 2:51:09 AM

Israel kills Oct. 7 Nukhba terrorist, Smotrich threatens to quit government

Hamas claims Israel struck Gaza target where female hostage was held • IDF begins preparations to partially withdraw from Gaza

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 3:20:42 AM

Hamas attempts last-minute changes after deal announced, PMO says

"The Prime Minister instructed the negotiating team to stand firm on the agreed understandings and to outright reject Hamas's last-minute extortion attempts."

By AMICHAI STEIN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 3:52:56 AM

Biden takes credit for his administration securing ceasefire deal in final farewell address

"This plan was developed and negotiated by my team and will largely be implemented by the incoming administration," Biden said.

By HANNAH SARISOHN \

1/16/2025 3:44:05 AM

Swedish PM accuses Iran of using organized gangs to carry out attacks in Sweden

"Iran is using organized and violent criminal gangs to carry out serious attacks within Sweden," Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 4:59:07 AM

Progressive reps. re-up calls for war crime accountability for Israel, Hamas in wake of ceasefire

"I’m relieved to see hostages and Palestinian detainees being released as part of the deal," Rep. Ilhan Omar wrote on X.

By HANNAH SARISOHN \

1/16/2025 5:39:08 AM

Unattended death cleanup service: How experts handle the hardest tasks

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 7:18:08 AM

This week in Jewish history: Disappearance of Raoul Wallenberg, Rambam's Yahrzeit

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By Steven Drucker \

1/17/2025 2:19:49 PM

Thursday's horoscope: Virgo - A tendency to be swept away by inner dramas

Emotional strengthening and inner dramas may lead to emotional storms. Staying objective and logical can help prevent overreactions.

By Sigal Eliyahu / Maariv Online \

1/16/2025 7:27:06 AM

Who's who in Donald Trump's inner circle?

Trump’s cabinet and inner circle will be composed of both staunch isolationists and stalwart war hawks.

By HANNAH SARISOHN \

1/18/2025 12:56:07 AM

A successful but challenging campaign: Republicans recount their experience

“It doesn’t get more American than this,” said Marc Zell, chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel (ROI) as he offered a le’chaim to a crowd of relieved volunteers.

By JUDITH SEGALOFF \

1/18/2025 2:05:15 AM

Where misinformation proliferates: How to make social media less awful - opinion

You can also help make Facebook and Instagram less awful and make sure they call a spade a spade – and a cat a cat.

By GIL HOFFMAN \

1/19/2025 4:53:28 AM

Former Operation Good Neighbor Cmdr.: Israel's humanitarian efforts still resonate in Syria

Support has manifested in unexpected ways, including instances of Syrian expatriates defending Israel on social media against anti-Israel protesters.

By OHAD MERLIN \

1/18/2025 12:00:04 PM

IDF retracts confirmation: No rocket fell near Gaza border

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 8:08:49 AM

RZP to meet on whether to remain in gov't or not

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 8:22:01 AM

'Derech eretz' comes before unity - opinion

Derech eretz (the ways of the land) acknowledges our shared experiences and shows respect for our collective shared existence.

By MOSHE TARAGIN \

1/18/2025 7:41:52 PM

Bereaved Goldberg-Polin family: Hostage deal a start to ‘national healing process’

“All of Israel needs to begin a national healing process that can only truly start when all the hostages have been brought home.”

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 8:35:51 AM

Chayal's Angels: The grassroots org. healing IDF soldiers holistically

To date, the large nonprofit organization has provided over 9,000 treatments to soldiers at more than 130 bases throughout Israel.

By BATSHEVA SHULMAN \

1/18/2025 9:08:49 AM

'#GazaIsVictorious': Iran's Khamenei celebrates ceasefire as win for Hamas

The IRGC and the Iran-backed Houthis also celebrated the ceasefire as a success for the "Palestinian Resistance."

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS \

1/16/2025 8:45:22 AM

'We will begin again': Marla Buck brings healing through art

Artist Marla Buck believes that “behind an expression of any art form, there needs to be an emotive, even transformative, message.”

By BATSHEVA SHULMAN \

1/19/2025 3:12:52 PM

Max-Win.com: A comprehensive review of Georgia’s premier online casino

By Hannah Schwartz \

1/16/2025 8:51:14 AM

Top 4 Cryptos to Invest $1,000 for Massive Returns: Yeti Ouro, Dogecoin, Kaspa, Ripple

By Isaac Kaplan \

1/16/2025 5:00:00 PM

Ematai: The non-profit org. highlighting discussions on end-of-life care

In Brody’s view, there is no better time to discuss these issues than the present, particularly since the Israel-Hamas War has impacted people’s feelings about end-of-life issues.

By ALAN ROSENBAUM \

1/18/2025 10:58:37 AM

'Do not forget the fallen hostages': Bereaved families plea for return of loved ones

"Remember that the fallen also remain behind, and their families are waiting to close the circle with the respect that everyone deserves."

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 9:14:00 AM

Voices from the Arab press: Trump and Musk, the arsonists

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE \

1/19/2025 2:53:33 AM

As XRP Takes Off, BYDFi Emerges as the Go-To Exchange for Investors

By David Rabinowicz \

1/20/2025 9:18:23 AM

Getting married? The design might draw you to choose the venue

LAGO event venues in Rishon Lezion offer tips and highlight the prominent trends in wedding and winter event design for 2025.

By WALLA! HOME AND DESIGN \

1/24/2025 9:45:00 PM

My government wants me dead - opinion

It’s not that this coalition of shame actually desires to kill me; it just isn’t making much of an effort to stop it from happening.

By PAMELA PELED \

1/18/2025 1:16:11 PM

Gov't approval of hostage deal delayed until afternoon at the earliest

By AMICHAI STEIN \

1/16/2025 9:54:22 AM

The time to bring the hostages home is now - opinion

As we view the pain of the hostages’ families, while able to identify with their feelings, it is unlikely that we can fully comprehend their anguish.

By BRENDA KATTEN \

1/18/2025 4:01:31 PM

The most intriguing Honda electric car isn’t the one it’s building with Sony

Honda is taking another cautious step into the electric world with the unveiling of a new car developed with Sony and two stunning concept models.

By Kenan Cohen \

1/25/2025 4:20:00 PM

Parashat Shemot: Women as leaders

The remarkable story of six heroines – six courageous women without whom there would not have been a Moses.

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS \

1/17/2025 11:54:57 AM

Breakthrough in remote monitoring for senior citizens

HUGSEN invests NIS 4 million in remote monitoring technology for the elderly, based on sensors and artificial intelligence.

By WALLA! TECH \

1/25/2025 9:05:00 AM

The iDigital network launches special promotions for club members

The iDigital network offers its loyalty club members a gift of NIS 150 for purchasing accessories when buying an iPad.

By WALLA! TECH \

1/25/2025 8:25:01 PM

Four in 10 Ashkenazi Jews have cancer-causing gene mutation, prompting NHS testing

Out of the 11,000 people tested, 235 people have reportedly been identified with the mutation.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 10:29:35 AM

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: January 17-30

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

By NERIA BARR \

1/17/2025 9:16:59 PM

The company providing mental support to reservists receives recognition

Kai.ai, the digital health startup, has been selected as one of nine AI-based startups for The Dangoor Health-Tech Academy.

By WALLA! TECH \

1/21/2025 1:50:00 PM

Netanyahu: 'Gov't wont meet until Hamas stops trying to change deal'

By AMICHAI STEIN \

1/16/2025 10:38:11 AM

Hamas intenta cambiar los términos del acuerdo anunciado

Hamas busca cambios de último minuto tras el anuncio del acuerdo, según la Oficina del Primer Ministro. ¿Qué implicaciones tienen estas demandas?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 10:45:30 AM

Armonim: The hidden meat restaurant in Sde Yoav - review

The restaurant offers an array of Israeli dishes and entertainment every night.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN \

1/19/2025 9:33:03 AM

Smotrich demands IDF return to fighting after first phase of deal

The statement indicated that Smotrich did not receive the assurances he demanded in an earlier meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

By ELIAV BREUER AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 10:47:43 AM

Netanyahu agradece a Trump y acuerdan reunirse pronto en Washington

Netanyahu agradece a Trump y anuncia una próxima reunión en Washington. Un encuentro clave para las relaciones entre Israel y EE. UU.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 10:56:28 AM

Minato: A Japanese culinary heaven in Herzliya - review

Minato is always busy and offers a variety of authentic Japanese food.

By GLORIA DEUTSCH \

1/19/2025 12:11:01 PM

With an incoming Trump and the fall of Assad, Iran and Russia depend on each other - analysis

Iran and Russia are angling to position themselves before the incoming Trump administration takes office next week.

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \

1/16/2025 10:58:03 AM

Israel se enfrenta al riesgo de una guerra con Turquía

Israel se enfrenta al desafío de una Turquía resurgente. ¿Podrá el Knesset desarrollar políticas para evitar un conflicto y abordar nuevas amenazas?

By ARIEL HARKHAM \

1/16/2025 12:15:33 PM

Senior Hamas official says group committed to ceasefire agreement announced by mediators

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 11:08:50 AM

'Making the Weather': The six movers and shakers in British politics - review

The author, Vernon Bogdanor, a respected professor of government, argues that the influence of these six was based on being good communicators and “important teachers.”

By COLIN SHINDLER \

1/18/2025 8:28:35 PM

Jewish man scales Western Wall to ascend Temple Mount

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 11:21:53 AM

Google, Rashi Foundation expand AI education for Israeli teens

Some 22,000 grade 9 students are expected to study the six-month course with specially trained teachers and instructors.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 11:27:43 AM

Kurdish military official to ‘Post’: 'We did not acquire drones from Iran' - exclusive

"All part of a Turkish plan to distort our image," the Kurdish official from Syria told the Post.

By OHAD MERLIN \

1/16/2025 11:32:16 AM

The Halachic lessons of a raging fire

By Mark Fish \

1/16/2025 11:33:11 AM

'Saints and Liars': A look at those who offered aid to persecuted Jews in WWII - review

In her book 'Saints and Liars,' Deborah Dwork presents micro-histories of activities in Prague, Vilna, Shanghai, Marseilles, and Lisbon.

By GLENN C. ALTSCHULER \

1/18/2025 5:18:14 AM

10 IDF soldiers injured from explosion during weapons display on base in South

The injured soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment. Their families have been notified, and the incident is currently under investigation.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 11:35:06 AM

Cerebrum IQ Review: How Nutrition Affects Your Brain

Discover how nutrition impacts mental health and cognitive abilities. Explore the Mediterranean diet, sugar's effects, and processed food risks on your brain.

By Hannah Schwartz \

1/20/2025 10:24:43 AM

'Reality is more nuanced': Experts propose new obesity diagnostic guidelines beyond BMI

As of March 2020, nearly 42% of US adults had obesity, with the report estimating that more than a billion people are living with obesity worldwide.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 11:46:30 AM

Smotrich amenaza con renunciar si Israel no regresa a Gaza tras el alto el fuego

"Si Israel no vuelve a Gaza tras el alto el fuego, renunciaré": Smotrich lanza un ultimátum que podría tener grandes consecuencias políticas.

By ELIAV BREUER \

1/16/2025 11:50:57 AM

Rebuilding the North: Israel's blueprint for community resilience

A special Jerusalem Post broadcast event

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 11:49:01 AM

After Storms, hidden shipwreck emerges near North Frisian Wadden Sea

Experts want to measure and examine the remains on the beach next week using 3D technology.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 11:50:00 AM

Top five hair masks in Israel of 2025

The following products were ranked according to application, shine, and hydration.

By ALIE M. TAUB \

1/19/2025 9:31:28 AM

Denmark to send 10 million dollars in humanitarian aid to Gaza

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 12:15:58 PM

Are these the 'Sun Stones'? Study suggests medieval Ukrainian disks were Viking solar compasses

Old Norse sagas speak of sun stones that could locate the hidden sun when held up to the overcast sky.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 1:25:00 PM

Parashat Shemot: Compassion and respect for others

Redemption and progress cannot come at the expense of another’s dignity.

By RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ \

1/17/2025 11:55:39 AM

El acuerdo de rehenes se trata de personas, no de política

Es el momento de sentir la chispa de esperanza que debe estar recorriendo a las familias de los rehenes al reunirse una vez más con sus seres queridos.

By JPOST EDITORIAL \

1/16/2025 12:13:58 PM

Colombia's defense claims Sea Search Armada never found the San José galleon

In a 439-page document, the Republic of Colombia demonstrated that Sea Search Armada's predecessor, Glocca Morra Company, never found and was never close to finding the Galleon San José.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 2:05:00 PM

PMO: IDF will remain in Philadelphi Corridor for first phase of deal

By AMICHAI STEIN \

1/16/2025 12:08:36 PM

#GazaEsVictoriosa: Khamenei celebra el alto el fuego como un triunfo de Hamas

Los Guardianes de la Revolución Islámica de Irán y los Hutíes respaldados por Irán también celebraron el alto el fuego como un éxito para la "Resistencia Palestina".

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS \

1/16/2025 12:14:46 PM

Era of seismic changes requires us to dump old frameworks - opinion

When seismic changes occur, legacy frameworks of the old circumstances become obsolete.

By GOL KALEV \

1/20/2025 2:57:19 AM

Iran to conduct air defense exercises, following drill near Natanz

State official says 'disturbances' by US and European countries has not hindered Iran's nuclear energy objectives.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 3:25:00 PM

'Let them make broth with their dead': Gypsy clan's viral threats over stolen roosters

The clan denied allegations that the roosters were used in illegal fights, a speculation that had arisen on Spanish social media.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 4:50:00 PM

The harmonious relationship between the stray dogs of Koh Samui, island's residents

On the small Thai island of Koh Samui, tens of thousands of stray dogs roam freely, a common sight everywhere.

By Nitsan Shorer \

1/18/2025 9:18:23 PM

Airlines including Lufthansa cautiously plan to resume some Middle East flights

Many Western carriers canceled flights to swaths of the Middle East in recent months, including Beirut and Tel Aviv, as conflict tore across the region.

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 12:17:48 PM

Lebanon's President Aoun says Israel's commitment to Gaza deal should be monitored

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 12:20:28 PM

Iran reports over 1,000 dengue fever cases, majority locally transmitted in Chabahar

A state official attributed to the spread of the disease to the lack of a sewage system in Chabahar.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 5:40:01 PM

¿Podrán Israel y la nueva Siria convivir pacíficamente?

Israel y la nueva Siria: ¿pueden superar años de tensiones para convivir juntos? Un análisis de los factores que lo hacen posible o imposible.

By SALEM ALKETBI \

1/16/2025 5:08:33 PM

DNA analysis reveals Iron Age society in Britain was built around women

Researchers have uncovered genetic evidence suggesting that ancient Celtic societies in Iron Age Britain were matrilineal and matrilocal, with women holding status and influence.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 6:35:00 PM

Health Ministry announces medical protocol for hostages returned from Hamas captivity

Procedures include pregnancy tests, checks for starvation and nutrient imbalance, and private psychological treatment.

By DR. ITAY GAL \

1/16/2025 12:31:59 PM

Major General Khaled Mubarak welcomes tourists to Egypt's premier camel racing event

This year, the festival witnessed the participation of delegations from six Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 7:25:00 PM

France plans to isolate 100 top drug lords in hyper-secure 'Narco-Prison'

Prisons no longer stop narcotraffickers from trafficking, killing, or threatening officials and journalists.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 8:45:00 PM

Artist as high priest: Rome-based painter traces methodology to Jerusalem

While visiting the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, Guida experienced “the poetry of pure contemplation, in which absence is presence."

By ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN \

1/18/2025 7:59:17 AM

Qatar's PM arrives in Damascus to meet with de facto ruler Sharaa, Al Jazeera Live shows

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 1:09:30 PM

What does the future look like for Jerusalem's First Station?

New details on the regeneration of First Station area and its public transportation

By ALEX WINSTON \

1/17/2025 7:04:21 PM

EU's von der Leyen promises Europe will fund Palestinians to tune of €120 million in 2025

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 1:35:02 PM

JVP is a shield for hate, not a voice for peace

While "Jewish Voice for Peace” (JVP) claims to advocate for Jewish values, human rights, and peace, its activities and alliances prove otherwise.

By ROZ ROTHSTEIN \

1/16/2025 1:44:05 PM

'Horsepower': New interactive exhibit premiers at Bloomfield Science Museum

Bloomfield’s trained Jewish and Arab guides explained how a pendulum works, and the young participants in the library were even given parts to make their own and create colors that appeared and then

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \

1/20/2025 9:01:58 AM

Grapevine: Happy birthday, prisoner of Zion!

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

By GREER FAY CASHMAN \

1/18/2025 8:01:50 AM

Jerusalem highlights: January 17-23

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

By HAGAY HACOHEN \

1/17/2025 7:06:02 PM

Right-wing Israelis protest Gaza ceasefire deal, block Jerusalem roads

"This agreement will leave around 70 hostages behind, who could, God forbid, become the next Ron Arads."

By Maya Cohen \

1/16/2025 2:08:39 PM

Pope Francis falls and injures forearm, Vatican says

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 2:09:31 PM

Has Israel ended the multifront threat in the Middle East? - analysis

Will Israel's enemies worry more about their own interests or Iran’s ring of fire?

By YONAH JEREMY BOB \

1/16/2025 2:23:43 PM

Police, Shin Bet arrest 16-year-old for planning ISIS-inspired explosive attacks

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 3:12:09 PM

‘Ceasefire today, liberation tomorrow:’ Activists hail hostage deal, vow to destroy Israel

"Ceasefire today, liberation tomorrow," social media graphics for the protests declared, a slogan echoed with slight variation Wednesday by different anti-Israel organizations.

By MICHAEL STARR \

1/16/2025 3:31:59 PM

'Israel is a regional superpower,' says Syrian former US official to 'Post' - interview

Following an invitation by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, Syrian-born former senior advisor to the US State Department Hazem Alghabra visited Israel for the first time.

By OHAD MERLIN \

1/16/2025 3:28:20 PM

Will Yemen's Houthis get away with a year of attacks on Israel? - analysis

The message from the Houthis is that they decide the time and place of attacks. The message they think will resonate is that they got away with this. Time will tell if this is the case.

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \

1/16/2025 3:43:09 PM

How will the return of Donald Trump affect Israel and the Middle East?

View the free digital report from the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University to learn how President Trump’s return may shape the global landscape.

By ALAN ROSENBAUM \

1/16/2025 4:38:17 PM

What is oligarchy, and why did Biden warn Americans about it?

Oligarchy is a structure in which power resides in the hands of a small number of people.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 3:50:51 PM

High Court gives Levin ten more days to appoint Chief Justice

The AG wrote that it was not clear why Levin waited until the days before the deadline to air the allegations, some of which arose already in 2023.

By ELIAV BREUER \

1/16/2025 4:04:17 PM

Will Gaza return to October 6 after the deal? - editorial

Gaza cannot be used as a launching pad for rocket attacks or ground invasions by Hamas. We must increase our vigilance and internalize that after this 15-month war, our enemy has not gone anywhere.

By JPOST EDITORIAL \

1/17/2025 5:49:51 AM

Hostage family describes turmoil of waiting for a deal: 'No name for this feeling'

Freeing the hostages is a crucial part of what these soldiers fought for, hostage family member Udi Goren said.

By EVE YOUNG \

1/16/2025 4:08:32 PM

Syria's de facto leader says country ready to welcome UN forces in buffer zone with Israel

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 4:23:41 PM

Israel kills over ten terrorists in double round of West Bank airstrikes

During the operation, the IDF apprehended approximately 50 wanted individuals.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 6:07:21 PM

Spanish citizen kidnapped by jihadist group in Algeria

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 4:39:23 PM

Qatar to supply Syria with 200 megawatts of electricity, PM says

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 4:40:40 PM

Jewish groups around the world are bittersweet on a hostage deal

Jewish community groups are holding out hope for the welfare for their fellow citizens held by Gazan terrorist groups since the October 7 Massacre.

By MICHAEL STARR \

1/16/2025 4:45:05 PM

IDF continues Gaza strikes, Hamas claims one strike was near an Israeli hostage

One specific strike which the IDF emphasized was against a Nukhba terrorist who took part in the October 7 massacre.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 4:50:40 PM

UN rights chief urges Syria’s new government to pursue national reconciliation

He stressed that Syria must prioritize a process of transitional justice, warning against retaliation.

By THE MEDIA LINE \

1/16/2025 5:04:42 PM

Hope, anxiety and anger among Jerusalem residents following ceasefire announcement

At Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge, the mood was defiant. Critics of the deal repeatedly blocked the busy intersection in protest, while the police half-heartedly tried to clear it.

By Nicholas Potter \

1/16/2025 5:05:21 PM

Biden se adjudica el logro del acuerdo de alto el fuego en Gaza

Biden atribuye a su administración el mérito de alcanzar un acuerdo de alto el fuego en su emotivo discurso de despedida.

By HANNAH SARISOHN \

1/16/2025 5:07:26 PM

SA Chief Rabbi invites counter-terror task force to South Africa

Rabbi Warren Goldstein: “There is a growing terror threat from Iran against Jews worldwide, and the task force’s work in South Africa will assist all diaspora communities.”

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 5:46:36 PM

¿Israel ha finalmente eliminado la amenaza múltiple en Medio Oriente?

Israel y la amenaza regional: ¿los enemigos priorizarán sus propios intereses o seguirán alineados con Irán?

By YONAH JEREMY BOB \

1/16/2025 5:21:15 PM

Israel kills Oct. 7 Nukhba terrorist in Gaza airstrikes, hits over 50 terror sites

IDF eliminates Nukhba terrorist who participated in Supernova music festival massacre, strikes 50 Gaza targets in joint operations with Shin Bet including storage sites and military facilities

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 5:23:36 PM

Biggest Money Doubling Down On Gold | Andy Schectman & Mario Innecco

Liberty and Finance hosted Andy Schectman and Mario Innecco to discuss the current state of the global financial system. Key concerns included rising interest rates, strains on the insurance industry

By PR \

1/21/2025 5:45:00 PM

Maritime sources expect Houthis to halt Red Sea attacks after Gaza deal

The experts pointed to an email, seen by Reuters, from the group postponing a planned security briefing that had been due to take place in the coming days as a possible signal.

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 5:21:54 PM

'Jews are the evil of the world:' Slovenian synagogue vandalized

The European Jewish Congress on X Monday accused neo-Nazis of being responsible for the graffiti.

By MICHAEL STARR \

1/16/2025 5:22:06 PM

US envoys working to resolve last-minute dispute over Gaza deal, US official says

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 5:41:35 PM

Eyal Golan addresses resurfaced sexual abuse claims against him

Golan also said that he had completely changed his lifestyle and that all of those around him at the time of the alleged incidents we

By EVE YOUNG \

1/16/2025 5:45:21 PM

'Hasta que todos estén libres, no hay nada que celebrar' - Tía de rehén liberada

La liberación de rehenes sigue siendo incierta. "Hasta que los veas libres, no hay nada", afirma la tía de Abigail Mor Edan en un emotivo testimonio.

By HANNAH SARISOHN \

1/16/2025 5:54:05 PM

Gaza ceasefire should take pressure off Israel's credit rating, Fitch says

Analysts at Capital Economics said an effective ceasefire would have an "overwhelmingly positive" impact on Israel's public finances.

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 5:55:27 PM

Liberación de rehenes e intercambio de prisioneros: los detalles clave que están en juego

El acuerdo de rehenes y prisioneros palestinos avanza con el apoyo de EE. UU., Egipto y Qatar, afirma la Casa Blanca. Los detalles aún están por definirse.

By HANNAH SARISOHN \

1/16/2025 6:07:41 PM

Iraq wants Iran-backed factions to lay down weapons, foreign minister says

The push comes with a backdrop of seismic shifts in the Middle East that have seen Iran's armed allies in Gaza and Lebanon heavily degraded and Syria's government overthrown by rebels.

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 6:04:09 PM

El Ministerio de Salud implementa protocolo para rehenes liberados de Hamas

rotocolo médico para rehenes liberados de Hamas incluye chequeos de salud, pruebas de embarazo y atención psicológica, según el Ministerio de Salud.

By DR. ITAY GAL \

1/16/2025 6:20:44 PM

Amnesty International event in Venice sparks outrage over Gaza report

The controversy erupted over the event’s original title, “You Feel Like You Are Subhuman: The Genocide of Israel Against the Palestinian People in Gaza,” which some deemed inflammatory.

By Giorgia Valente/The Media Line \

1/16/2025 6:23:30 PM

WHO calls for international support to fund aid in Gaza after ceasefire deal

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 6:30:31 PM

Southwest pilot forcibly removed from cockpit for being too drunk

The flight was delayed by almost five hours due to Southwest Airlines searching for a replacement pilot.

By James Genn \

1/16/2025 9:17:32 PM

Final disputes holding up Gaza ceasefire deal have been resolved, Axios reports

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 6:39:26 PM

MK Deri: All disputes regarding final stages of hostage deal have been resolved

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 6:41:02 PM

Former senior Israeli prison official: ‘No price for the return of Israeli hostages’

"The rational thing to do is one prisoner for one hostage, but that is not the case.”

By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE \

1/16/2025 6:43:57 PM

First Australia antisemitism special op. arrest: Man made death threats to Jewish group

The 44-year-old Blacktown man was arrested at his home Thursday for death threats he made on the social media page of the Australian Jewish Association.

By MICHAEL STARR \

1/16/2025 6:51:32 PM

Israel's cabinet will convene on Friday to approve ceasefire agreement

"The negotiations have been concluded, and they are now working on drafting everything before issuing an official announcement," Deri said.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 6:58:07 PM

Blinken on ceasefire: 'I am confident and fully expect the implementation will begin on Sunday'

"So on the ceasefire, yes, I am confident, and I fully expect that implementation will begin, as we said on Sunday," Blinken said. "

By HANNAH SARISOHN \

1/16/2025 7:00:19 PM

IDF dismantles Hezbollah tunnel, weapons facility near UN post in Lebanon

The Brigade dismantled terror infrastructure, locating numerous weapons depots in structures near a central UN post in the area.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 8:21:39 PM

Poland is safe haven for Jews, guardian of Holocaust memory,' Polish President tells 'Post'

President of Poland Andrzej Duda sits down with the ‘Post’ for an exclusive interview ahead of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

By ELDAD BECK \

1/16/2025 9:43:39 PM

Behind the scenes: Mossad's role in nailing down the Hamas ceasefire

Barnea has made no fully public comments and endeavored to stay in the shadows.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB \

1/16/2025 7:38:43 PM

Israel's financial markets are likely to boom after hostage deal

Israel’s bullish markets see hostage deal as just the start.

By BAR LEVI/GLOBES/TNS AND AHARON KATZ/GLOBES/TNS \

1/17/2025 3:18:38 PM

Chikli first Likud minister to threaten resignation over hostage deal

The announcement was significant, as Chikli was the first minister from the Likud to threaten to resign following confirmation of the hostage deal.

By ELIAV BREUER \

1/16/2025 7:39:59 PM

Yemen's Houthis to continue attacks if Gaza ceasefire breached

"If the Israeli massacres continue, we will continue our operations," Abdul Malik al-Houthi said in a televised speech.

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 7:43:45 PM

MET sets route away from synagogue for London anti-Israel protest

The Met said that there would be heavy police presence in the area to ensure that the old route would not be followed.

By MICHAEL STARR \

1/16/2025 7:49:21 PM

Defense Minister Katz thinks Israelis are idiots - opinion

The problem runs deeper. Judging by his first two months as defense minister, Katz’s other task is to shift blame for the October 7 fiasco from the politicians to the generals.

By AMOTZ ASA-EL \

1/17/2025 8:25:30 AM

Crisis between Israel, US? Trump warns against collapse of Lebanon ceasefire - exclusive

Sources close to US President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly conveyed a stern warning to Israeli officials.

By AMICHAI STEIN \

1/16/2025 8:39:34 PM

Huckabee: Two-state solution not likely under Trump

Huckabee, a staunch supporter of Israel, highlighted the achievements of the Trump administration’s first term, including the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 7:55:12 PM

The hostage deal: A time for dancing and for mourning - analysis

Fixating on hypotheticals won’t change reality. What matters now is learning from mistakes, not rewriting history to fit convenient narratives.

By HERB KEINON \

1/17/2025 10:03:59 AM

Former IDF prosecutor: Hostage deals have not worked, only encouraged Hamas

Hirsch explains that there can be no moral equivalence between someone convicted of terror offenses and an innocent civilian.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 10:28:12 PM

Jewish, Israeli musicians fear for their careers post-Oct. 7

A year after the Nova massacre, the global electronic music scene oscillates between silence and celebration

By Nicholas Potter \

1/17/2025 8:25:59 AM

Trump likely to bring geopolitical shifts across Middle East - opinion

Trump’s expected policy, while effective in many ways, carries risks.

By David Ben-Basat \

1/19/2025 1:05:01 AM

My 10 steps to prevent Egypt's catastrophic fate - opinion

If these steps are not taken, Egypt is heading toward a catastrophic fate beyond any rational imagination.

By MOHAMED SAAD KHIRALLA \

1/18/2025 10:59:35 AM

How Israel should tackle 'transactional Trump' - opinion

Trump's second term is both a challenge and an opportunity for Israeli-American relations.

By DAVID M. WEINBERG \

1/18/2025 2:12:12 AM

Rome's chief rabbi criticizes Pope Francis over Israel remarks

"A pope cannot divide the world into children and stepchildren and must denounce the sufferings of all," he said. "This is exactly what the Pope does not do."

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 8:37:27 PM

Ben-Gvir: If Gaza ceasefire is implemented, Otzma Yehudit will leave gov't

The right wing minister called the deal 'reckless' and claimed it emboldens Hamas.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 9:30:13 PM

A prayer for Jewish, Israeli leaders: Navigate hostage deal with wisdom, compassion - opinion

Let us pray that we may all find the strength to face the challenges ahead with grace and determination and avoid the destructive recrimination that accompanies the all-too-common blame game.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN \

1/17/2025 8:46:14 PM

A new administration and new Congress brings new opportunities - opinion

The American people made it clear this past November that they are tired of do-nothing Washington. Now is the time to put American families first and America’s enemies last.

By NATHAN DIAMENT \

1/20/2025 2:14:07 AM

Our leaders must give us stability and security - opinion

We want to leave the politics of October 6, 2023 behind. We demand substantive politics. We demand politics that does not have staged upheavals, along with a minimum of real shocks.

By SHIRA TZACHI \

1/17/2025 8:20:33 PM

Azerbaijan’s crucial role in the new Middle East

Insights from Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 9:00:48 PM

Victory over Hamas was never going to be decisive - opinion

The hostage deal proves what has been known since October 7. Hamas will not simply disappear, and Israel will have to continue its fight against the terrorist group in the future.

By YAAKOV KATZ \

1/17/2025 2:20:39 PM

Elise Stefanik is the right choice as the next US ambassador to the UN - opinion

At the UN, Rep. Stefanik will be a strong voice for protecting American security once again and holding the Iranian regime accountable for its malign activities.

By MATT BROOKS AND NORM COLEMAN \

1/19/2025 2:51:52 AM

Adam Scott’s surprising link to Judaism and role in 'Severance'

His mother's Italian ancestry can be traced back to the Marranos of Portugal—Jews who were forced to convert to Christianity during the Inquisition.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 9:17:24 PM

Defense establishment goes public with preparations for deal

This announcement was the first public confirmation of the defense establishment moving large pieces of its apparatus to prepare for implementing the deal.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 9:14:59 PM

Israel advocates must keep their momentum going after ceasefire - opinion

Now is not the time for complacency. The sacrifices made to secure the safety and future of Jews worldwide must be understood to be linked to advocacy and action in the Diaspora.

By DANIEL M ROSEN \

1/18/2025 5:35:04 PM

Arena briefly closed ahead of Paris v Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball game

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 9:35:47 PM

Editor's Notes: President Trump, help Israel become great again

History will remember whether you allowed Israel to stand victorious or settle for less. Make it count.

By ZVIKA KLEIN \

1/16/2025 9:48:20 PM

Grapevine January, 17 2025: Beyond euphoria

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

By GREER FAY CASHMAN \

1/17/2025 11:12:16 AM

Post-trauma, then and now: Erez Tadmor's 'Soda' explores Holocaust survivors' stories

Tadmor is an extremely prolific and versatile filmmaker who released a drama film about a shelter for orphans in south Tel Aviv.

By HANNAH BROWN \

1/18/2025 5:17:55 AM

Hostage release plan finalized: 33 hostages to be freed in initial phase

While families of hostages have welcomed the agreement, others criticized the release of high-security detainees. The government has stressed the necessity of the deal to bring hostages home.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 10:13:16 PM

Trump to announce Sean Curran as Secret Service director, CNN reports

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 10:19:46 PM

'Souleymane’s Story': A glance into the life of an African worker in Paris - film review

The new film paints a haunting portrait of one face behind all the headlines about immigration.

By HANNAH BROWN \

1/19/2025 12:07:29 PM

Biden thanks US troops for defending Israel in last military address

The road to that deal was not easy, Biden said, adding he laid down the elements of that deal in May that were embraced by countries around the world.

By HANNAH SARISOHN \

1/16/2025 10:27:53 PM

Musician Stephen Horenstein's jazz debut performance in Jerusalem

In his pre-show notes, Horenstein talks about offering his audience “a cleansing, a sort of exorcism, of everything we have had to experience."

By BARRY DAVIS \

1/20/2025 8:05:12 AM

Smotrich met with Netanyahu to discuss hostage deal

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 10:36:39 PM

Reporters castigating Israel and US support ejected from Blinken’s final press briefing

Following the interruptions, Blinken answered a series of questions about Israel, expressing confidence that an announced ceasefire would move forward on Sunday.

By BEN SALES/JTA \

1/16/2025 10:46:30 PM

My Word: Justice, and injustice on the brink of a hostage deal

Examining the complexities of hostage deals with Hamas, justice, and the ongoing impact on Israel’s fight against terrorism.

By LIAT COLLINS \

1/17/2025 8:45:04 AM

US pushed to keep Lebanese militant in French prison after 40 years, letter shows

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah was sentenced to life in 1987 for his role in the 1982 murders in Paris of US military attache Charles Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimantov.

By REUTERS \

1/16/2025 10:51:17 PM

Publican lista de los 33 rehenes que serán liberados en la primera fase del acuerdo

Con 33 rehenes programados para ser liberados en la primera fase, el gobierno defiende el acuerdo frente a las críticas por liberar a prisioneros de alto riesgo.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 11:04:41 PM

Could taxes end up saving the planet?

Your taxes: Exploring global carbon pricing strategies, Israel's climate goals, and the challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

By LEON HARRIS \

1/17/2025 10:34:42 PM

¿Crisis entre Israel y EE.UU.? Trump advierte del colapso del alto el fuego en Líbano

Trump advierte a Israel sobre riesgos en el alto el fuego en Líbano. Fuentes exclusivas revelan un posible giro en la relación Israel-EE. UU.

By AMICHAI STEIN \

1/16/2025 11:12:59 PM

How to teach teens smart money habits and budgeting - opinion

Discover practical tips for teaching teens financial responsibility, from saving strategies to budgeting skills, for a secure future.

By AARON KATZMAN \

1/17/2025 9:18:39 PM

Trump taps Mel Gibson as ‘special ambassador’ to Hollywood

Once shunned for antisemitic remarks, Mel Gibson now represents Trump’s Hollywood agenda.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \

1/16/2025 11:29:42 PM

Suspected terror ramming in West Bank

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/16/2025 11:35:35 PM

Raoul Wallenberg Day: Remembering the hero who saved 100,000 Jews – opinion

Remembering Raoul Wallenberg, a hero who risked it all to save thousands of Jews from the Holocaust.

By IRWIN COTLER \

1/17/2025 4:09:22 AM

Cabinet pushes back meeting on hostage release deal

The proposed deal has lead to notable far-right figures in the Knesset threatening to quit.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \

1/17/2025 12:03:32 AM