The Jerusalem Post Archive

17 July 2025
From cash to crypto: What the global move toward digital payments means for consumers
Did Neanderthals have 'family recipes'? Study suggests butchery practices in ancient groups

Their meticulous examination of cut-marks on the remains of animal prey revealed patterns that cannot be explained by differences in skill, resources, or available tools at each site.

Israel's Druze have sacrificed so much, and their families in Syria deserve safety - editorial

The Israeli Druze have given everything for Israel, even when they didn't have to, and now they deserve Israel's helping hand in their time of need.

Uri Geller: Israel used secret group of military psychics, AI to attack Iran

Israeli psychic Uri Geller claimed that he and a secret group of military psychics made the Israeli attack on Iran possible - with the help of AI.

Wartime distress: Thousands of Israeli troops turn to mental health org. for emotional support

"In an environment that emphasizes strength, resilience and toughness, asking for help is often perceived as weakness or personal failure," explained ERAN’s national professional director.

'Just an agriculture minister': BBC news head implies Hamas gov't are politicians not terrorists

“Externally it’s often simplified that he was in Hamas, and I think it’s an important point of detail that we need to continually remind people of the difference.”

Surviving a plane crash: What seat location gives you the best odds?

The odds of dying in a plane crash are less than 1 in 11 million. So, when choosing a seat, focus on the view, your drink, or movie, not the crash.

'Yahud' should be translated as Jews, not Israelis, experts tell 'Post' in light of BBC inquiry

The BBC stated there were no issues with translating Arab word Yahud as "Jews," "Israel," or “Israeli forces,” despite criticism from Arabic CAMERA earlier in 2025.

Israel launches campaign to warn against Iran recruitment of Israeli spies

More than 25 cases of Iranian recruitment attempts were uncovered in the past year, resulting in over 35 indictments against Israeli citizens on severe charges.

Body of man missing for two years found in Rishon Lezion apartment

The discovery was made after a call was placed to the ZAKA 1220 hotline, alerting authorities to a decomposed body in an apartment on Mishmar Hayarden Street

Elderly Druze Sheikh dies after humiliation by Syrian HTS

Sources close to the Sheikh confirm his death after a viral video circulated the internet showing Shahine, 80, being publicly humiliated by members of HTS in al-Tha'la.

Slovenia to ban Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Syrian Bedouin fighters renew offensive in Sweida against Druze

Police collect testimony from Rotter victim in US with FBI • US strikes reportedly only destroyed one of three Iranian nuclear sites • French court rules for release of Lebanese terrorist

Syria's interim president says protecting Druze a 'priority'

In his first televised statement Sharaa addressed Druze citizens saying "we reject any attempt to drag you into hands of an external party."

Nigerian curriculum fosters peace but perpetuates harmful Jewish stereotypes, IMPACT-se finds

Textbook references to Jewish people, history, and Israel vary in tone and consistency, the study finds.

Can Israel trust Syria's leadership? The Druze crisis puts emerging ties to the test - analysis

While the Syrian Druze community might not stand with Israel, experts say that Jerusalem has an obligation to protect them against malevolent forces from within President Ahmed Al-Sharaa's camp.

Ukraine's drones target Moscow, other regions, Russia's defense ministry says

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting civilians, something both sides deny, in the course of the war, now well into its fourth year.

Fire at mall in Iraq leaves at least 60 dead, officials say

The cause of the fire was not immediately known, but the governor said initial results from an investigation would be announced within 48 hours, INA reported.

Anciano jeque druso muere tras ser humillado por HTS de Siria

Un anciano jeque druso murió después de ser públicamente humillado por el grupo rebelde sirio Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) el martes, informó Syria Justice Archive en X/Twitter el miércoles.

¿Israel puede confiar en Siria? La crisis de los drusos pone a prueba los lazos emergentes

La crisis en curso en el sur de Siria, centrada en la comunidad drusa, ha interrumpido efectivamente cualquier cooperación potencial de Israel con Ahmad al-Sharaa.

Las FDI atacan 160 objetivos sirios y se prepara para días de batallas en Sweida

Tras una serie de ataques aéreos estratégicos en suelo sirio, Israel no enviará fuerzas terrestres para proteger a los drusos sirios.

La bebida saludable con la que Kate Middleton comienza su día

La amada princesa es conocida por el estilo de vida saludable que mantiene, tanto antes como después de su diagnóstico de cáncer. Ahora, se ha revelado su saludable bebida matutina.

Los drones de Ucrania apuntan a Moscú y otras regiones de Rusia

Rusia y Ucrania se han acusado mutuamente de apuntar a civiles, algo que ambas partes niegan, en el transcurso de la guerra, que ya está en su cuarto año.

Advierten inestabilidad regional mientras el conflicto en Siria crece

A medida que la crisis crece a nivel regional, es probable que más países busquen involucrarse.

Trump amenaza a Putin, pero ¿se echará atrás? - opinión

Las amenazas presidenciales de aranceles severos y nuevas sanciones podrían ser vacías si Donald Trump no las lleva a cabo.

Actress Suki Waterhouse reveals she got a hernia from wearing tight pants

Waterhouse wrote: 'Have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia & I've been too scared to tell you?'

Daily horoscope for Thursday, 17/7: Taurus – You feel inner strength

You feel inner strength and want to express yourself, but energy may be scattered. Stay patient, listen inwardly - yoga, meditation, or martial arts can help restore balance.

Irlanda rechaza visas para niños de Ramallah que planeaban asistir a un campamento de verano

La organización Gaelic Games en Palestina (GAA-P) ha presentado una apelación oficial después de que se les negaran visas de viaje a su equipo para Irlanda.

New pier completed at North Korea rocket launch site, satellite imagery shows

North Korea says its military activities, including nuclear weapons, are its sovereign right and only for self-defense.

¿Escondite pirata olvidado? Emergen evidencias de falsificación de monedas del siglo XVII

No había evidencia de asentamientos humanos en las Islas Columbretes hasta el siglo XIX.

A challenging matchstick puzzle: Try to move one matchstick to solve the riddle

The puzzle before you is intended for people with an especially high level of concentration. Can you figure out how many matchsticks need to be moved, and which ones?

Reduce los riesgos del corazón bebiendo cacao o té verde

Un estudio reciente publicado en la revista Food & Function encontró que consumir cacao o té verde rico en flavanoles puede mitigar los efectos negativos del estrés y de los alimentos grasos.

Archaeologists uncover evidence supporting reality of Trojan War

Burned ruins, broken weapons, and hastily buried human remains confirm signs of a sudden, violent attack, challenging the notion of a slow decline.

'We are witnessing terrible atrocities,' Israeli Druze says from within Syria - N12

"The minute we see terrorists going into hospitals and murdering children and patients, we cannot stand idle," Fares Alawi told the Israeli news site.

Masa participants are volunteering through the storm, embracing Israel at its hardest moments

From ambulance shifts to bomb shelters, Jewish young adults from around the world are choosing to serve and stay in Israel in times of war.

Neanderthal recipes: Study reveals how Neanderthals living in Northern Israel butchered their meat

These differences in butchery practices cannot be explained by tool type, skill, or available resources, indicating that cultural practices might be responsible.

MMA fighter shot 5 times in robbery attempt, survived and drove the robber away

Dramatic footage from Dagestan: Timur Khizriev, former PFL champion, fought off robbers, was shot, injured, and still managed to overpower them before being taken to the hospital for surgery.

The mysterious ghost elephant no one believed still existed

For years there was no sign of it, but a new photo reveals: It might not be too late to save a species of elephant once thought to be a legend.

Exodigo’s underground mapping technology draws attention with $96m. series B funding boost

The IDF has been working for years and even had a brigade-size unit, whose task is to develop new technologies and tactics for underground warfare.

'We’ve seen this movie with Hamas': Druze Spiritual leader speaks out after violence in Syria

The Israeli Druze leader added that he believed that thousands of people were injured, and that hundreds are dead.

Israel Police, with FBI's help, collect testimony from Chaim Rotter victim in US

Rotter's arrest has been consistently extended, and several others who are close to him were apprehended for questioning as well. 

Israel's decisive Syria strikes highlight need for intervention in preventing genocides - analysis

For many Jews, the images of Druze men having their mustaches forcibly shaved conjure up memories of the Holocaust.

Israel utilizó grupo secreto de psíquicos militares para atacar Irán según Uri Geller

El psíquico israelí Uri Geller afirmó que él y un grupo secreto de psíquicos militares hicieron posible el ataque israelí a Irán, con la ayuda de inteligencia artificial.

Two people killed in strike on Gazan church compound, several wounded, Latin patriarchate says

Pope Leo expressed his sadness over the deaths of the two people following the strike, and reiterated his hope for dialogue and a ceasefire.

French court overturns burkini ban on Rivera beaches

The ban originally inspired a great deal of public debate on religious clothing in public spaces.

Masacre del pueblo druso en Siria: Drusos israelíes intentan cruzar la frontera

"En el momento en que vemos a terroristas entrando en hospitales y asesinando a niños y pacientes, no podemos quedarnos de brazos cruzados," dijo Fares Alawi al sitio de noticias israelí.

French court backs release of Lebanese terrorist jailed for US, Israeli diplomat murders

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah has remained a staunch defender of the Palestinian cause • US Justice Dept. asserts his release would pose a threat to the safety of US diplomats

Drone attack targets Tawke oilfield in Iraq's Kurdistan

A drone attack targeted an oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan this Thursday, in what represents a big hit that lowers oil output between 140,000 and 150,000 barrels per day.

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Israel to boost defense spending by NIS 42 b. in light of multi-front wars

The Director-General of the ministry, Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram said that this move would allow the ministry to replenish consumed stocks of weapons and ammunition. 

Russia says Israeli strikes are 'gross violation' of Syria's sovereignty

The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the attacks against the Druze Community in Syria were "deeply concerning."

New research reveals how Byzantine farmers adapted to droughts in the Negev's wine industry

“Our findings show how difficult it was to maintain agriculture in the desert and how vulnerable the system was during periods of prolonged drought," the researchers concluded.

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Western diplomats were within meters of Israeli strikes in Damascus, sources say

No one in the convoy was injured, and it continued on its way, the people said, declining to give further details on the nationalities or number of those involved.

Israel's attacks on Damascus hinder chemical weapons search, Syrian official says

The OPCW will hold an urgent meeting on Tuesday next week to discuss the situation and impact of the Israeli attacks.

IDF soldier arrested for contact with Iranian agents, exchanging information for money

IDF soldier suspected of spying for Iran in exchange for financial incentives.

Israeli teacher arrested for espionage, accused of aiding Iran’s operations

Abh Samhan joins a consistently growing list of Israeli citizens who knowingly carried out assignments and committed acts at the instruction of Iranian agents.

The still image moves: Google launches a new tool that turns a photo into a video with sound

Gemini pushes boundaries, and now you can create video clips from any image using a simple text prompt. The service is gradually becoming available in Israel.

Elon Musk launches Grok 4 and claims: "The smartest artificial intelligence in the world"

xAI revealed its new AI engine live, a day after antisemitic posts by its previous bot. Musk didn’t address this directly but claimed the new AI outperforms competitors.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 – lighter, thinner, and with a bigger screen

Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, thinner and lighter with larger screens, and the Galaxy Z Flip 7, featuring an improved external display, at tonight’s launch event.

Belief in the Haredi sector: Ruby capital to finance two projects worth NIS 245 million

Ruby Capital expands in the ultra-Orthodox sector with two new deals in Kiryat Sefer and Bnei Brak for 170 units. Overall, it finances 2,200+ units in the sector, totaling NIS 1.2 billion.

Back to basics: The wardrobe staple found in every closet becomes the star of summer 2025

Not just another passing trend: Leading fashion houses like Gucci, Ralph Lauren, and Victoria Beckham have realized that the simple tank top has stolen the spotlight from flashier items.

Animax Tel Aviv marks 25 years amid conflict and creativity

The festival’s showcased artists and their works will reflect the darker reality that Israel has faced over the last two years.

Threatening Putin: Will Trump chicken out? - opinion

Presidential threats of severe tariffs and new sanctions may be empty if Donald Trump fails to carry through.

A source of hope during crisis: the next generation rises to lead, create and inspire - opinion

Thousands of teens across the country are building solutions driven by their belief in a better future.

Torah with social responsibility: Choosing action over exemption - opinion

When it comes to the army enlistment crisis, ultra-Orthodox leaders show a detached interpretation of Torah that distances it from practical life.

EU must stop funding controversial NGOs - opinion

The European Union's funding of Israeli political NGOs that oppose the government and support human rights has been highly controversial.

Israel’s missing constitution creates a half-democracy - opinion

Israel's brittle democracy is vulnerable to attacks from within because of its lack of a constitution and other critical elements.

'We go to Israel to see for ourselves': American Jewish leaders to join mission to Israel - opinion

A delegation of American Jewish leaders will travel to Israel this month for a solidarity mission to show that Israel does not stand alone.

If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry: Humor as a sign of resilience in Israel - opinion

Israelis manage to find humor in everyday life, even during the scariest of times.

How to choose the healthiest yogurt at the supermarket? Dr. Maya Rosman shares all the tips

How much calcium and protein should you be looking for? Where are the small, harmful print details hidden? And what exactly is probiotic yogurt? The complete guide for the confused consumer.

‘Saving Shuli-San,’ sequel to comedy blockbuster ‘Saving Shuli,’ opens Thursday

The sequel to mega-hit comedy 'Saving Shuli' promises more fun.

Trump calls 'Epstein hoax' the latest 'radical left Democrat scam'

Trump slams the "Lunatic Left" over the Epstein hoax and other fake news, claiming Democrats are failing at governing and policy.

US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites - NBC

The two other facilities that the US struck were not as badly damaged and may have been degraded only to a point where nuclear enrichment could resume in the next several months.

Jewish student can take Berlin university to trial over failure to combat antisemitism, judge rules

The judge's ruling approves a Jewish student's request to go to trial against the Free University of Berlin (FU) over its alleged failure to combat antisemitism.

Israeli gov't no longer has mandate to avoid October 7 state probe, bereaved parents say

“A government that has lost its majority has no mandate to erase the October 7 massacre and bury the truth,” the families concluded.

Deri to remain in Netanyahu's security cabinet, Shas's Arbel rescinds resignation

Arye Deri to remain in Netanyahu's security cabinet, despite Shas leaving government • Interior Minister Moshe Arbel to stay in role to complete 'urgent tasks'

Netanyahu confirms ceasefire, Syrian withdrawal from Sweida due to 'forceful action'

"I instructed the IDF to act with force because the Damascus regime sent its army south of the capital and massacred the Druze," Netanyahu said.

Syrian detente hopes dim as president accuses Israel of sowing ‘chaos and destruction’ with strikes

“The Israeli entity resorted to a wide-scale targeting of civilian and government facilities,” Shaara said the situation was easing with the intervention of the US, Arab, and Turkish mediators.

Georgia stops $3m. illegal uranium sale that could've been used for bombs

A Georgian and a Turkish national were detained for handling and attempting to sell $3 million worth of uranium, which could have been used for a bomb.

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Hostage Families' Forum asks to join legal case against Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich

"His actions were not inconsequential; they directly and immediately endangered the lives of hostages at the time," wrote the Forum.

US Senate passes Trumps billion dollar cut to foreign aid, public broadcasting

The US Senate approved President Donald Trump's plan for $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early on Thursday.

‘Passover Coke’ could become obsolete as Trump says Coca-Cola will use ‘REAL’ sugar in US soda

Such a change would obviate Coca-Cola’s special runs for Passover — and the fervent searches that some kosher-keeping Jews undertake to secure the scarce “yellow-cap” bottles of Coke that result.

WATCH: IDF kills terrorists, destroys tunnels in Gaza, Lebanon strikes

The IDF killed Hassan Ahmed Sabra, a commander in Hezbollah's naval force, and Iyad Nasr, deputy commander of Hamas's Jabalya Battalion, who was involved in the October 7 massacre.

Russia sentences senior Def. Min. official to six years for theme park scandal

Major General Vladimir Shesterov, a senior Russian Defence Ministry official, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in a theme park funds scandal.

France ends permanent troop presence in Senegal

"Today's transfer of Camp Geille marks a new stage in the evolution of the partnership between our two armed forces," General Pascal Ianni said.

Two Israelis arrested by police after returning from Syria with Kalashnikov rifles

This comes after Israeli Druze civilians crossed from Israel into Syria in solidarity with their brethren amid violent clashes with Damascus security forces, particularly in Sweida.

How the IDF reinforced Israel's northern border amid Syrian Druze tensions

In recent months, the IDF thwarted several attempts to transfer tanks and armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to the Syrian Golan region.

Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians

Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon announced Slovenia will become the first European Union member state to ban the two ministers from entering the country.

FDA lifts ban on Juul's e-cigarette, authorizes US sales

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sale of Juul's e-cigarette device and refill cartridges in tobacco and menthol flavors.

Israeli-American Michael Mizrachi wins World Series of Poker

Displaying a signature mix of aggressive play, unshakable confidence, and well-timed luck, Mizrachi bulldozed his way to the final table.

From immigrant to innovator: Oleh entrepreneur lights up business world with Shabbat-friendly light

This ingenious design allows any existing light fixture to be used on Shabbat, providing a convenient and aesthetically pleasing alternative to bulky, standalone Shabbat lamps.

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