The Jerusalem Post Archive

29 August 2025
Chinese derby: The family plug-ins of Chery and BYD head to head

European plug-ins can’t match Chinese prices, leading leasing users to pick between the Arrizo 8 and Seal 5, promising 100 km electric range and low fuel use - but what’s real?

Thousands gather for a crazy culinary experience at the 2014 market that conquered the world

Heading to Portugal? Don’t miss Lisbon’s TIME OUT street food market: A huge historic space with nearly 50 stalls, offering diverse cuisines and a true community experience.

A sweet stop on the way to Eilat: Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back

Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back for its seventh year, a beloved landmark on the road to Eilat, where travelers sip cold chocolate, grab souvenir cups, and enjoy a sweet break.

Famous water park changes its concept: "The audience votes with their hands"

In Israel's attraction city, Eilat, a spectacular water park named Waterland opened two years ago, and now it is making a significant change by opening its gates during evening hours as well.

Jerusalem highlights: August 29-September 4

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

Losing the PTSD war: Israeli soldiers are dying off the battlefield

Since the Israel-Hamas War began in October 2023, nearly 50 IDF soldiers – most of them suffering from PTSD – have taken their own lives.

Parashat Shoftim: A king who rules over himself

A true leader is one who first and foremost rules over himself and his emotions. A person who can be overtaken by negative emotions cannot serve as a leader.

Why the promise of a two-state solution empowers terrorism - opinion

Not when Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom are to recognize a Palestinian state whose leadership is committed to Israel’s obliteration.

Ex-judge, A-G to 'Post': Nothing in Halacha stopping Torah scholars from serving in IDF

At the Table: Elyakim Rubinstein, who is Orthodox, said there is nothing in Halacha which states that men studying Torah should not serve in the army.

Kerem Albayrak: Turning data into stability
Meet Kostensuchus Atrox, a land-stalking crocodile cousin from late Cretaceous Argentina

A 70-million-year-old apex predator fossil with a well-preserved skull and skeleton marks the first nearly complete specimen of its kind ever described in the region.

Tamam’s triumph, tech unicorns: What to watch in Israel this weekend

The series isn’t only about the successes. It’s also about how the influx of hi-tech money has changed Israel, creating a disconnect between the 1% of tech billionaires and the rest of us.

Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival: A feast for the senses

Experience world-class music at the Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival, September 9-13.

Riding the tiger: Iran's dangerous dance with antisemitism - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: A letter to the Iranian people: What your leaders' actions mean for you, the world, and the future.

A hero's legacy: Remembering fallen IDF soldier Shlomi Shrem's faith, love, sacrifice

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: An Efrat mother remembers her fallen soldier son as a 'soul that came down to earth with a purpose.'

From penguins to pariahs: What will happen at Netanyahu's return to the UN?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: From boasting about Israel’s global standing in 2017 to facing fierce criticism at the UN in 2025, Netanyahu’s diplomatic journey has dramatically shifted.

Ending the conflict: Negotiation is Israel's only path to peace - opinion

UK Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters urges negotiation with Palestinians, stressing that peace is the only way to secure Israel’s future and end the cycle of violence.

Why the shofar matters now: A call for unity, strength, and hope - opinion

The shofar’s blast is more than a call; it’s a symbol of Israel’s resilience, unity, and hope, echoing through times of grief and awakening hearts for the future.

Israel must confront its strategic illusions to secure true victory - opinion

As Israel approaches the end of the war, true victory hinges on securing the release of hostages and dismantling Hamas, not just military success on the battlefield.

Houthis aren't Hezbollah or Hamas, Israel must defeat them with different means - editorial

Israel has misjudged Yemen’s Houthis by treating them like Hamas or Hezbollah. They are austere, mobile, and hard to deter, demanding new tools and strategy.

My Word: Palestinian flags and the Cross of St. George

If there’s anything Jews and moderate Muslims can agree on, it’s the shared struggle against those who would ban male circumcisions, and exposing the dangers of Islamist extremism.

Your Taxes: Unfit homes and other properties due to the war

Israel’s war left thousands homeless as missiles hit homes. New rules offer compensation, tax relief, and landlord aid, but rebuilding will take time.

Your Investments: September 1 and resolutions

What makes a child gifted and talented may not always be good grades in school, but a different way of looking at the world and learning. – Sen. Chuck Grassley

Grapevine, August 29, 2025: Keep kids away from Uman

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Reversing course, Philadelphia Jewish museum says it will rehang Israeli flag that was vandalized

Following two seperate incidents and under pressure from the Philadelphia Jewish community, the Weitzman will return the flag to its place.

Netanyahu meets with Druze leaders in Julis, pledges action on Syria’s Sweida crisis

"We are brothers. Will Israel not extend a hand to save our Druze brothers? And we acted. When I understood the magnitude of the disaster, we acted immediately."

Iran ready to resume 'fair' nuclear talks if West shows goodwill, foreign minister says

Abbas Araghchi's statement came hours after three European powers triggered the process to reimpose UN snapback sanctions on Tehran.

Former Biden officials are speaking out about what happened behind the scenes on Israel-Hamas War

Former officials publicly disagree on the previous administration's diplomatic involvement in the Israel-Gaza war.

Miri Regev waives Ben-Gurion Airport flight curfew for travelers to Uman

The transportation minister decided to pause flight curfews in a controversial move that may erode public trust.

'Netanyahu and Dermer against the world': Security council left in the dark on Gaza plans - report

Officials told N12 that they do not receive Gaza plans beyond official statements from the Prime Minister.

The Zionist case for Palestinian statehood - opinion

A Palestinian state that lives alongside Israel in peace and security does not “reward’ Hamas for Oct. 7; it definitively repudiates everything that Hamas stands for.

Itay Segev: 'Representing Israel during time like these is greatest honor' - interview

This past July, Itay Segev also crossed that point, and now he’s no longer a kid. Still, EuroBasket 2025 is his first appearance with the Israel National Team, and the excitement is high.

Israel beats Iceland 83-71 to open 2025 EuroBasket campaign

Avdija and Sorkin lead Israel past Iceland 83-71 in EuroBasket opener.

From center court to new paths: A tale of two Israeli tennis legends - interview

Former Israeli tennis stars Shahar Peer and Julia Glushko reflect on their careers, life after the tour, and hopes for the next generation of Israeli players.

US to deny visa for PA officials, IDF kills senior ISIS terrorist in Gaza

Israel recovers body of murdered hostage Ilan Weiss • Turkey cuts economic ties with Israel • IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's home vandalized by Standing Together activists

Dozens of kidnapped Colombian soldiers released, says defense ministry

The soldiers were kidnapped on August 25 after clashes in a rural part of the El Retorno municipality left 11 guerrillas dead, including a commander of a dissident faction of the former FARC rebels.

Sinwar's book 'How to defeat Israel' sold in Russian bookstores – report

In the book's description, Sinwar is described as "one of the most outstanding Arab military commanders of the new century.

Luxembourg launches first reconnaissance satellite with Israeli-made camera

Luxembourg has entered the space surveillance arena, launching its first reconnaissance satellite equipped with advanced Israeli optics from Elbit Systems.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat times for your area.

Benny Gantz fails to cross threshold, Yossi Cohen, Yoaz Hendel to upend Knesset balance

Polls conducted by Maariv and Channel 12 found that Benny Gantz's Blue and White Party will fail to pass the threshold while the Religious Zionist Party is just at the edge.

Jewish comedian Adam Friedland confronts Ritchie Torres over Israel, Gaza war

The last thing that can be heard on the YouTube reporting: Ritchie Torres telling Adam Friedland, “I just don’t think you know what you’re talking about.”

UK denies Israeli officials access to defense summit

Despite government officials being barred from the conference, Israeli arms companies will still be welcome to partake in the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition.

Unearthed in Morocco's Atlas Mountains: a 165-million-year-old 'porcupine' dinosaur

The unique and striking neck armor of Spicomellus Afer must have been energetically expensive to form and carry, suggesting it served a display function rather than practical use.

A 12,000-year-old cold case: is this earliest murder recorded in Southeast Asia?

"TBH1 lived for several months after the injury occurred," the researchers wrote, adding that without effective treatment the fracture likely led to infection and death within weeks or months.

Gold rush in Korea’s graves: Eunsun-ri & Dogye-ri tombs yield ornaments and pottery

The tomb groups span about 2 square kilometers in Yeongwon-myeon and include more than 270 tombs.

Daily horoscope for August 29, 2025 – all zodiac signs
Intelligence subterfuge: Israel's ruse against the Houthis before the IDF strike on Sanaa

According to IDF sources, Israel lulled the Houthi leaders into a false sense of security, making them think the Jewish state lacked credible intelligence on their location.

SYC Presale gains traction: Could this ICO be the next big altcoin of 2025
Boston mayor candidate Josh Kraft: Netanyahu 'has to go'

Josh Kraft, the scion of the billionaire American-Jewish Kraft family with a reputation for being staunchly pro-Israel, was asked about his views on the current conflict in Gaza. 

Germany tells nationals to leave Iran, fearing retaliation over sanctions

Britain, France, and Germany on Thursday launched a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear program.

A real eye opener: Surgeon mistakenly operates on patient's healthy eye

The hospital stated that, as of now, no damage was caused to the mistakenly operated eye, but emphasized that the incident was being taken seriously.

Israel's Amnon Shashua named one of Time's top AI influencers of 2025

While Mobileye's technology does utilize artificial intelligence, Amnon Shashua has also become an active player in the AI field through his other ventures. 

Freed hostage Emily Damari meets Israeli Druze leader amid Sweida violence

Emily Damari noted the similarity between the pain felt by Israelis and Druze in their respective situations, Israelis with the war in Gaza and Druze with the violence erupting in Sweida. 

Hard luck for smuggler trying to bring 30,000 Viagra pills through Ben-Gurion Airport

Moshe Levy, a resident of Kiryat Ata, was returning from a five day trip to India when customs inspectors discovered the Viagra in his luggage.

IDF invasion of Gaza City could be on the way, military ends protection for aid groups in area

The special localized ceasefires will still apply to the al-Muwasi area and certain zones in central and southern Gaza.

KKL-JNF protests planned expansion to Route 443, argues it will harm Ben Shemen Forest

KKL-JNF: The plan would require extensive tree removal, disrupting the ecological continuity in one of Israel's most popular nature areas, and reduce areas of the forest available for the public.

Deputy A-G: Haredi draft dodgers must not be allowed to go to Uman for Rosh Hashanah

The government does not have the authority to create a plan that would interfere in law enforcement activities, specifically in regards to allowing draft dodgers to leave Israel, Gil Limon said.

Large rise in number of people executed in Iran, says UN

One hundred people were executed in July, more than double the number of people executed in July of last year, according to the Office for the High Commissioner of Human Rights.

IDF recovers body of murdered hostage Ilan Weiss in Gaza

The IDF confirmed that it also uncovered findings of what appear to be the remains of an additional hostage whose name has not yet been released.

Gideon Sa'ar visits Lubavitcher Rebbe's grave ahead of first Washington visit as FM

During the visit, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Chabad officials, recited Psalms, and prayed for the success of his trip to the US capital, as well as for the return of the hostages.

'Cutting off the oxygen supply of terror': IDF seizes NIS 1.5m. in terror funds in West Bank

The funds seized included US dollars, euros, Jordanian dinars, and other foreign currencies in addition to local new Israeli shekels.

Scotland's former first minister Yousaf claims relative was killed at GHF aid site

"What the world needs to know is that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is like a trick to kill the largest number of Palestinians every day," Humza Yousaf quoted his cousin as saying.

Turkey completely severes economic ties, closes airspace to Israeli gov't flights, arms shipments

Detours caused by the closed airspace could increase the travel time of flights from Israel to countries like Georgia and Azerbaijan by almost two hours.

Trump ends security protection for former vice president Harris, senior White House official says

The letter to Harris, dated Thursday, says the termination of additional security is effective September 1.

Kenya exhumes 32 bodies as outcry grows over starvation cult deaths

Kenya linked the bodies discovered in to the same Christian sect blamed for the deaths of over 400 people in the nearby Shakahola Forest in 2023.

IDF confirms terror suspects arrested, weapons seized in overnight Syria raids

Israeli forces carried out raids in southern Syria, detaining suspects and uncovering weapons amid reports of strikes near former Iranian positions.

Trump administration denies PA’s Abbas visa to attend UN General Assembly

The restrictions mean that  Abbas would likely not be able to travel to New York to deliver an address to the annual gathering, as he typically does.

Iranian hackers disrupted hostage deal negotiations in Cairo

An Israeli AI firm uncovered an Iranian cyberattack that infiltrated diplomatic talks in Cairo, targeting officials from Egypt, the US and Qatar.

'I am antisemitic': Elderly Jewish woman stabbed in Ottawa store by man with antisemitic history

"I am antisemitic and atheist," Rooke's social media account declared in a July 1 post detailing his hatred for Israel and Judaism as "the world's oldest cult."

IDF kills most senior Islamic State terrorist in the Gaza Strip

Muhammad Abd al-Aziz Abu Zubaida directed ISIS's strategic activities across Judea and Samaria.

Macron says Putin would have duped Trump if he doesn't commit to Zelensky meeting

Ukrainian President Zelensky pushed again for "NATO-like" security guarantees for his country.

Hamas announces hostages are held in fighting zones ahead of Gaza City invasion

“We will preserve the lives of the captives to the extent that we can,” the terror group said. “They will remain with our fighters in the places of confrontation, exposed to the same risks.”

UK, France and Germany urge Iran to agree deal to delay UN sanctions

The E3 offered to delay reinstating sanctions - known as snapback - for up to six months if Iran adresses concerns about its nuclear program.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs law redrawing congressional maps

Greg Abbott passed the controversial redistricting bill in an effort to flip five congressional seats in Texas from Democrat to Republican.

US withdraws from key UN human rights report, draws criticism from rights advocates

Experts say that the US's decision to withdraw from a UN review of its human rights record is a worrying sign for Washington.

Human rights lawyers call for Netanyahu's arrest on Argentine soil

Netanyahu was expected to visit Argentina in September, according to media reports, but the Israeli government has not confirmed the visit.

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