The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2022
Yaniv Sne appointed Partner at OMD, OMNICOM’s representative in Israel

Sane has 20 years of experience in advertising and media. Ido Har-Tov calls him “the best media professional in Israel.” Rami Yehoshua says he is “excited and delighted.”

US House of Representatives passes bill to expedite permitting for big energy projects

The bill lost support from clean energy advocates after last-minute changes by a small group of Republicans aimed at preserving President Trump's ability to block permitted offshore wind farms.

NFL's Puka Nacua apologizes after performing antisemitic dance on stream, claims ignorance

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua appeared on Jewish internet personality Adin Ross' livestream, in which Ross had Nacua promise to perform the dance as his next touchdown celebration.

Brown University shooting suspect identified as Portuguese national, found dead in storage unit

Investigators said Neves-Valente also killed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor Nuno Loureiro earlier this week. 

Britain names Christian Turner as ambassador to the US

The appointment of a career diplomat to the high-profile post represents a shift in strategy from Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Maccabi Tel Aviv center Roman Sorkin continues to climb the ladder of success

The Maccabi Tel Aviv big man does it all. From scoring, dunking, blocking, and rebounding, the Minsk, Belarus-born Sorkin has continued to carve out a rise to the top.

Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip

Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General. 

Wisconsin judge found guilty of obstructing Trump immigration crackdown, media says

The federal jury delivered a mixed verdict on Hannah Dugan, convicting her of obstructing a federal proceeding and acquitting her of concealing a person from arrest.

EU leaders agree on joint borrowing to fund Ukraine, set aside plan to use Russian frozen assets

The leaders also gave the European Commission a mandate to continue work on a so-called reparations loan based on Russian immobilized assets, but that option proved unworkable for now.

Australia's 'Bondi Hero' handed $1.65m. collected from fundraising

Ahmed al Ahmed hid behind parked cars before charging at one of the gunmen from behind, seizing his weapon and knocking him to the ground.

Palmyra attack a 'blow' to US, Syrian forces, Islamic State says without claiming responsibility

Two US Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed on Saturday when an attacker targeted a convoy of American and Syrian forces in Palmyra before being shot dead, the US military said.

Israeli civilians run over Palestinian pedestrian after illegally entering Nablus, IDF confirms

The civilians fled the scene on foot, with several of them being detained later by the IDF. The military has opened an investigation into the matter.

'I don't feel like a hero': Jewish-Australian teen recounts shielding children during Bondi attack

"I knew in that moment, I felt like Hashem was sitting right next to me," she said in an interview with Reuters. "He was whispering into my ear, 'This is your mission: go save those kids.'"

Decapitated mannequins placed at houses of judges, Tel Aviv mayor, in protest of illegal immigrants

The mannequins also had messages expressing discontent with the current state of illegal immigrants in Israel, claiming that they are the cause of a rise in violent crime rates.

Shin Bet detains Russian foreign worker for spying for Iran, taking photos of infrastructure

Vitaly Zvyagnitsev, a 30-year-old Russian citizen who arrived in Israel with a foreign worker permit, was arrested in early December 2025 on suspicion of maintaining contact with Iranian operatives.

Trump's space order: 2028 Moon landing, lunar outpost by 2030

Titled "ENSURING AMERICAN SPACE SUPERIORITY," the order calls on the Pentagon and US intelligence agencies to create a space security strategy, and urges efficiency among private contractors.

High-tech cleaning brings back brutal detail of Rome’s Danube wars

The hand-held lasers concentrate flickering beams of light onto the stone, with the heat they generate lifting away black deposits of pollution to reveal the white Carrara marble beneath.

From Labubu cannons to Ciara: Keith Lee crowned at first US TikTok Awards in Hollywood

The livestreamed ceremony on TikTok and Tubi, hosted by lifestyle influencer La La Anthony, crowned Keith Lee as “creator of the year” and honored Bretman Rock for “video of the year.”

The composer who solved a riddle: Hana Ajiashvili takes the Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music

2026 Azrieli Prize winner Hana Ajiashvili reimagines a medieval riddle in “Riddle,” shaping history and personal experience into a powerful score.

Bennet surges to 22 seats as Likud falls, opposition inches toward forming gov't - poll

The Likud would get 25 seats, Religious Zionist party would not cross the threshold, and an opposition coalition would secure 60 seats, putting it on the brink of forming a government.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

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Liberal Zionist groups criticize Trump’s travel ban on those with Palestinian Authority passports

The White House said the ban was needed because “several US-designated terrorist groups operate actively in the West Bank or Gaza Strip and have murdered American citizens.”

IDF reveals details of Shayetet 13 op. that foiled Hezbollah maritime network run by Nasrallah

The operation to capture Imad Amahz, a key terrorist of Hezbollah's covert maritime terror network, was done by the Shayetet 13 special naval ops. unit in a city almost 140 km away from Israel.

Finding her place: Leora Leeder, from New York to Israel

Leora was drawn by a deep connection to Israel and a desire to serve in the army – in her profession.

Hanukkah 2025: The power of the invisible

Ancient Greek culture, based on Aristotle’s philosophy, believed only in what is 'before the eyes' – what can be seen, touched, measured, and proven.

Prophet Zechariah: Not by might nor power, but by spirit

These words are a declaration of faith and a clear-cut explanation of Jewish survival.

My Word: The forces of light and darkness - opinion

A Hanukkah candlelighting in Australia became the scene of a terror attack, showing how appeasement of global antisemitism now spills into deadly violence.

Exiled to Moscow, Assad is making a quiet return to ophthalmology for the elite - report

“Putin has little patience for leaders who lose their grip on power, and Assad is no longer seen as a figure of influence,” a source said.

Tucson Jewish community targeted with antisemitic graffiti after Bondi Beach massacre

According to the statement, flyers posted around the Community Center included “highly derogatory and concerning content targeting both the Jewish community and law enforcement.”

Bondi Beach massacre exposes Israel’s limits, forcing a rethink on Jewish security abroad

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The Sydney attack highlights the need to rethink how Jerusalem approaches the security of Jews far beyond Israel’s borders.

Middle Israel: An open letter to Australian PM Albanese, after Bondi Beach shooting - opinion

Now, as you stare at 15 bodies in your own living room, it’s not too late for you to change course, and tell your people six words – Australia is at war, with jihadism.

Normalization with Saudi Arabia cannot begin while Mecca broadcasts antisemitic hate - editorial

In a weekly sermon delivered at Mecca two days before the Bondi Beach terror attack the preacher called on God to punish the Jews and portrayed Israel as a cruel “Zionist enemy."

Grapevine, December 19, 2025: Global petition to Netflix

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Editor's Notes: Bondi Beach attack shatters Australians' illusions that 'it doesn't happen here'

For Australia, this attack was a turning point, a collision with the progression of "This doesn't happen here" to "What do we do now?"

US government admits role in plane collision that killed figure skaters

The American Airlines jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter as it made its approach to Reagan National Airport just outside Washington, DC, on January 29.

Are Australia's Jews safe? The crucial security, spiritual insights taken from Bondi Beach massacre

Join us for a special Hanukkah episode of The Jerusalem Post's flagship podcast, where we discuss the Bondi Beach shooting attack and lessons to be learned from the holiday.

'More dignity': Argentine unions march against Milei's labor reform

The protest aims to influence lawmakers on the bill proposed by President Javier Milei, who has framed it as a way to create more formal sector jobs and reduce bureaucracy.

Seven dead in plane crash including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

The North Carolina Highway Patrol said it is believed that Greg Biffle and family members were among those killed, but because of a post-crash fire, a formal confirmation has not been completed.

Trump expected to sign $1 trillion annual defense bill, despite provisions of aid to Ukraine

The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, authorizes a record $901 billion in annual military spending, $8 billion more than Trump requested.

Police probe possible link between MIT professor's killing and Brown University shooting - report

According to AP, the FBI had previously said it knew of no links between the cases.

Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care

Kennedy proposed rules barring hospitals that provide such care from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs and prohibiting Medicaid from paying for it.

TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture

The deal is a major step toward resolving years of uncertainty about the app's future in the United States, dating back to when then-President Donald Trump unsuccessfully tried to ban the app.

'Outraged and baffled': Jewish groups condemn Coast Guard for secret swastika policy change

The Nazi insignia and the noose, a symbol closely associated with lynchings, were now labeled as “potentially divisive,” downgraded from hate symbols.

Eretz Nehederet spoofs Aussie cartoon Bluey after Hanukkah massacre in Sydney

The cast of Eretz Nehederet was joined by Rabbi Elhanan Danino, Ori’s father, as he recited the Hanukkah blessing and lit a menorah made of cups to resemble the one the six hostages lit in captivity.

Mamdani appointee resigns over past antisemitic online posts about ‘money hungry Jews’

Mamdani released a statement of his own, saying that “Catherine expressed her deep remorse over her past statements and tendered her resignation, and I accepted."

Australia declares day in honor of Bondi Beach attack victims, announces gun buyback scheme

Albanese went on to say that intelligence has confirmed that the Bondi Beach attack was ISIS-inspired.

United Nations General Assembly elects former Iraqi President to lead UN refugee agency

Salih will begin a five-year term on January 1, 2026.

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