The Jerusalem Post Archive

8 February 2026
Many medical institutions automatically refuse to admit, correct errors, researcher finds

According to Prof. Mayer Brezis, “the greatest barriers to patient safety are not technological or scientific – but cultural," such as the fear of legal consequences and institutional defensiveness.

Frozen silence, dancing lights, and a spiritual journey to Lapland

In Lapland, the Arctic silence, the endless snow, and the dancing lights remind you that the world is vast, and our moments of awe are what make it infinite.

Hiking in the Holy Land: The almond tree, Israel's ancient clock

Spring has not arrived, yet blossoming almonds in Israel signify the arrival of Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees, a time when some seasonal quality has shifted.

Voices from the Arab press: Davos 2026, Trump's Board of Peace, Saudi Arabia, feminism

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

Hamas source claims hostages were sometimes held 'meters away' from IDF - report

On several occasions, IDF troops were directly above the tunnels where terrorists had hidden hostages, and had to be misled or distracted so that the terrorists could transfer the hostages elsewhere.

Israeli Winter Games bobsled team's apartment robbed, passports taken

According to the Associated Press, Edelman, the bobsled team's pilot who posted the announcement, was not at the site of the robbery, but the team's coach, Itamar Shprinz, was.

Mistrust of Trump is reshaping the global order - opinion

Global trust in America is eroding while erratic leadership, private power, and strategic uncertainty are reshaping the world order.

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