The Jerusalem Post Archive

16 August 2026
Israeli aid delegation begins work in Colombia following deadly earthquake

Mapping efforts and building assessments have begun in order to establish plans and priorities for the ongoing response efforts.

Steve Witkoff's grandson born on 15th anniversary of son Andrew's death

Andrew Witkoff died of an opioid overdose in 2011 at age 22. Steve Witkoff previously spoke about the loss at a conference on the opioid epidemic organized by Melania Trump.

Rescue teams race clock in Colombia as earthquake death toll nears 300

Around 290 people have died, with 140 more missing and nearly 4,000 more injured, according to official estimates. More than two-thirds of the deaths were concentrated in Cali and Pereira.

North Korea, Russia reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day, as Kim sends Putin more troops

The North Korean leader expressed hope for the future of ties that had "carried forward the history of common struggle for justice and precious traditions of friendship."

At least 10 injured, 12 killed after Polish bus overturned into ditch in Hungary

"My sincere condolences to the families of the victims. I am grateful to everyone who took part in the rescue efforts," Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote. 

Jason Arday, professor at center of Cambridge plagiarism scandal, found dead at 41

Arday resigned on August 5 after a former Cambridge researcher accused him of plagiarism in his PhD thesis. He denied the allegation but acknowledged making mistakes.

NATO fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone that illegally entered Romanian airspace

"Additional details regarding Sunday’s incident remain under investigation, but the drone appears to be Russian," said NATO spokesperson US Army Colonel Martin O'Donnell.

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line, Yonhap says

Yonhap said multiple North Korean soldiers crossed the MDL in the eastern area of the demilitarized zone, in the first reported MDL violation by the North Korean military this year.

Don Nelson, NBA innovator who changed the game forever, dies at 86

Don Nelson envisioned 3-pointers, unlocked European talent, and saved Gregg Popovich's career. Remembering an NBA coaching giant ahead of his time.

‘Smoking gun evidence’: Bronze Age shaman long thought to be male revealed to be female goldworker

“It completely tears up previous assumptions,” Wiltshire Museum Director David Dawson told The Guardian. “It’s a fantastic revelation of the position of women in society.”

Kasau family demand resources as missing mother and daughter are found in one week

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise.

Despite Israeli election polls, PM's aide assured Trump that Netanyahu is winning - report

At the time of the meeting, the coalition bloc had 49 predicted Knesset seats, according to a Maariv poll - 12 short of the 61 seats needed for a majority.

Eight ministers, lawmakers wanted to leave Netanyahu's Likud for Otzma Yehudit, Ben-Gvir reveals

"They see Otzma's polls, they saw how strong we are, and they wanted to join," Ben-Gvir elaborated.

How a Jewish ex-police probes chief could revive Mansour Abbas as Israeli Arab kingmaker - analysis

In an official statement last week, Ra’am’s chairman Mansour Abbas and Segalovitz said they had met and held a “cordial and positive” discussion about the possibility of Segalovitz joining Ra’am.

Why Bennett, Eisenkot, and Lapid privately asked Trump not to endorse Netanyahu - analysis

Trump has personal political leverage over Netanyahu. So far, he has refrained from giving him the public election endorsement the prime minister had hoped for.

Houthi strikes cause Mocha Port closure, Iran clashes with Qatar, Kuwait over reported kidnappings

Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss BoP deal • IDF reportedly diverts forces to West Bank to combat settler extremism • IDF strikes Hezbollah command center

Hamas delegation to arrive in Cairo to discuss 'key issues' in Gaza Board of Peace deal - report

Turkey's Anadolu Agency also reported the visit on Saturday, adding that the delegation will discuss items related to the "Palestinian issue."

Iran disputes Qatar, Kuwait accounts of captured Iranian personnel, demands to investigate

In May, Iran said the four were affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards and had been on a maritime patrol before entering Kuwaiti territorial waters because of a navigation disruption.

Red Sea Mocha port in Yemen closed following over 25 Houthi missile attacks

The attacks killed seven people and caused an estimated $16 million in losses, the director told a news conference.

International Arab Book Fair book fair emerges as platform for Islamist axis, Hamas support

During the event, the secretary general of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS), a Muslim Brotherhood organization operating from Qatar, called for aid to be transferred to Gaza.

What are Trump's options as he seeks to pile more economic pressure on Iran? - explainer

The US, ‌the UN, and the EU have applied sanctions, implemented trade embargoes, and frozen assets for decades over Iran's nuclear program and human rights violations.

Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami announces $30,000 reward for killed, captured US soldiers - report

The reward will reportedly be granted to any Iranian soldier from "the Iranian people."

Iran executes man convicted of running over police during January protests

Shahram Sadeghi was accused of driving a car into police officers in Karaj on January 8, injuring seven officers, one of whom was reportedly left in a coma for three months.

US to warn partners they must pick sides in artificial intelligence race with China

Washington last year launched the Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing supply chains for AI models, semiconductors and critical minerals, amid a fierce technology rivalry with Beijing.

Senior US Rabbi moves to Israel, chooses home in Jerusalem’s Givat Hamatos

Rabbi Kalman Topp, former head of Beverly Hills' Beth Jacob, joins a growing wave of US Olim establishing a new Anglo-Zionist enclave in the capital's emerging neighborhood.

Indonesia earthquake leads to thousands evacuated, at least 51 killed, roads blocked

Thirty-six people were seriously injured in the Saturday morning quake in East Nusa Tenggara province, while 77 had minor injuries, Deputy Health Minister Benjamin Paulus Octavianus said.

Over 40,000 face 'life-threatening' conditions without power as Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii

The poweroutage.com website showed 42,889 customers without power as of 2:14 p.m. in Hawaii, including 31,792 on the Big Island and 7,203 in Maui County.

Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions

The poweroutage.com website reported 42,889 customers without power as of 2:14 p.m. HST in Hawaii, including 31,792 on the Big Island and 7,203 in Maui County.

August disguised as fall: Thunderstorms, extreme heatwave expected as Israel nears end of summer

The unusual forecast follows heavy rainfall in eastern Israel on Saturday, when large amounts of rain fell within a short period, causing flooding and flash floods.

Thousands of hectares in flames as Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany

The fire is more than double the size of a blaze in 2011 that burned close to 1,400 hectares, data from ​the European Forest Fire Information System showed.

Next Year in Jerusalem. This year in Manhattan – opinion

New York’s 12th Congressional District is one of the most Jewish districts in America. Who and what it votes for in the next election cycle will unequivocally determine if hatred and racism have won

Why Iran’s threat keeps haunting the Middle East - and how to finally break the cycle - opinion

Stop viewing Iran as a hostile player and start seeing the pattern that nurtures the destructive path its people keep finding themselves on, and change that

Could an Ethiopian Israeli become prime minister, president, or chief rabbi? - opinion

An Ethiopian Israeli should also be capable of leading a major Zionist or Jewish institution, and should appear on CNN, Fox News, the BBC, or Sky News.

The best person for the role - comment

In delegating ministerial portfolios, the prime minister should forget about jobs for the boys and appoint the most suitable people from those who received the most votes in the primaries.

Israel cannot wait forever for peace as Iran rapidly rebuilds its missile program - editorial

Iran is rebuilding its military faster than Israel expected as diplomacy stalls, raising the cost of every month that passes without an agreement to curb Tehran.

900 new parking spots: Haifa Airport prepares for surge in passenger numbers

Airports Authority builds 20-dunam parking lot at Haifa Airport to handle growing demand. A direct city shuttle is also being explored for passengers.

Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete

According to the reports, the villa owner warned the guests when they arrived that, due to the high fire risk, using a barbecue was completely prohibited in the area.

Attacker convicted in 2024 antisemitic hate crime at DePaul sentenced to nearly two years in prison

The attack, which was premeditated, left one of the victims with a brain injury and his friend with a broken wrist that required surgery.

CAM report: 33% of X content posted by Florida congressional candidate Dan Bilzerian is antisemitic

The antisemitic posts reached an estimated 23.6 million people, generating 12.5 million views

The Devil Wears Galliano

The Met’s dangerous double standard: If anti-racism means anything, John Galliano cannot be celebrated

Gun buyback to start in November after Bondi Beach massacre conducted with legally obtained guns

Albanese's center-left government enacted laws for the buyback, tighter gun license checks, and a crackdown on hate in the wake of the attack at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration.

Artificial intelligence is changing medicine – but who will pay for the next mistake?

About two-thirds of countries in the World Health Organization's European Region are already operating AI systems in medical diagnosis, and half of them offer medical chatbots to patients.

Patient held in isolation in Soroka Hospital tests negative for Ebola after returning from DRC

The Health Ministry emphasized that currently there have been no confirmed cases of Ebola in Israel. 

Israeli scientists make plants produce milk protein, paving way for cow-free dairy

The discovery would thus help overcome a major hurdle in producing real dairy proteins without cows, paving the way for more sustainable dairy ingredients and less climate change.

Israel's human milk bank tripled activity after October 7, helping feed wartime babies, study finds

“The project’s success was caused by motivation; what caused success was motivation; giving of your own milk, giving part of yourself while nursing your own baby is the height of unconditional love.”

Two Israeli children eat chocolate spiked with hallucinogenic mushrooms, rushed to hospital

The children, aged five-and-a-half and six-and-a-half, have been placed under close observation in the hospital's pediatric intensive care unit (ICU).

Navy rebuilds Gaza coastal defense into 'Iron Wall' after October 7 failures

According to the sailors, Hamas is attempting to rebuild its naval capabilities from the ruins, developing low-tech methods using basic rowboats and paddles.

Twelve arrested after brawl at Yamit 2000 water park in Holon

Two security guards were lightly injured during the incident, according to medical officials.

Maccabi Tel Aviv hit by player absences ahead of new season

The Yellows will soon open training, but even after finalizing the roster, the coaching staff will have to manage without six to seven players due to injuries and national team call-ups.

IDF kills senior Hezbollah commander in latest round of Lebanon strikes after ceasefire violations

Both attacks came in response to the incident in which three IDF soldiers were seriously wounded over the weekend.

'Our Partisan Kingdom' and 'Written in a Barn': Holocaust survival up close and personal - review

An American octogenarian oleh, born in a DP camp in Italy, offers his Holocaust survivor parents’ tales to the world.

'Children of Abraham': Over a millennium of Jewish-Muslim relations - review

The French have a saying: “Tout comprendre c’est tout pardonner” (to understand all is to forgive all). Marc David Baer's work may help many on that journey.

Haymanot Kasau's parents demand equal resources after missing mother, daughter found in one week

Haymanot's family is demanding that the same capabilities and resources used in the search for Mali and Liel also be employed in the investigation into her disappearance.

IDF diverts forces from Palestinian terror arrests to rising settler violence in West Bank - report

According to Army Radio, the arrests come at the request of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), to which the IDF has responded that it is "unable" to arrest all of the wanted suspects.

Attorney-general asks High Court to block PID appointments until after October elections

The court is considering several petitions against a law passed in June that removes PID from the State Attorney’s Office and places it more directly under the Justice Ministry.

One month after going missing, Israel Police request help locating 16-year-old Acre teen

Police have asked anyone with information on his whereabouts to either report it to the police hotline (100) or to the Acre Police Station over the phone at 04-987-6808.

National Transport Infrastructure Company deploys AI-based adaptive traffic lights across Israel

Netivei Israel's sample comprises 25 junctions presenting different scenarios. The average time saving at those junctions over the course of the day was 25 seconds per vehicle.

East Jerusalem resident arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts against 12-year-old girls

During police activity along the Tel Aviv coastline on Friday, a report was received regarding a suspicious man who allegedly entered the water, approached two 12-year-old girls, and touched them.

Hamas, Hezbollah coordinating attacks with Iran as IDF warns of rebuilt ‘axis of evil’

IDF says Hamas, Hezbollah coordinating with Iran to rebuild terror axis amid increased friction on Gaza, Lebanon fronts • White House pressure limits Israeli strikes in Gaza City, targeted killings

Jewish men permitted to pray on Temple Mount, bring prayer books for first time

"Still no blanket permit, but an initial experiment aimed at ensuring the Middle East doesn't lose its mind over this," Segal claimed in his post. "History."

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