Jerusalem post news update

Here are the latest news updates from the Jerusalem Post:

Top Stories

  1. Israel's COVID-19 cases surge to record high: Israel reported a record 12,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the Omicron variant.
  2. US, Israel to hold joint military exercise: The US and Israel will hold a joint military exercise in the coming weeks, aimed at strengthening their defense cooperation and countering regional threats.
  3. Palestinian Authority to hold elections: The Palestinian Authority has announced plans to hold presidential and legislative elections in May, in a bid to revitalize the stalled peace process.

Politics

  1. Netanyahu's corruption trial to resume: Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial is set to resume on Monday, with the prosecution expected to present new evidence against him.
  2. Gantz: Israel will not compromise on security: Defense Minister Benny Gantz warned that Israel will not compromise on its security in any future peace talks with the Palestinians.
  3. Lapid: Israel will not be intimidated by Iran: Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said that Israel will not be intimidated by Iran's nuclear program and will take all necessary measures to protect its security.

International

  1. EU to impose sanctions on Iran: The European Union is set to impose sanctions on Iran over its human rights record and nuclear program.
  2. US to provide Israel with advanced fighter jets: The US has agreed to provide Israel with advanced F-35 fighter jets, in a deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
  3. Russia to supply S-400 missile system to Syria: Russia has agreed to supply Syria with advanced S-400 missile systems, in a move that is likely to escalate tensions in the region.

Arts and Culture

  1. Tel Aviv to host international film festival: The Tel Aviv International Film Festival is set to take place in March, featuring a lineup of films from around the world.
  2. Jerusalem to host international music festival: The Jerusalem International Music Festival is set to take place in June, featuring performances by top musicians from around the world.
  3. Hebrew University to host international conference on Jewish studies: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is set to host an international conference on Jewish studies, featuring leading scholars from around the world.

Sports

  1. Israel to host European basketball championships: Israel will host the European basketball championships in 2025, in a bid to boost its reputation as a major sports hub.
  2. Tel Aviv to host international tennis tournament: The Tel Aviv Open tennis tournament is set to take place in April, featuring top players from around the world.
  3. Jerusalem to host international cycling tournament: The Jerusalem Cycling Tournament is set to take place in May, featuring top cyclists from around the world.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from the Jerusalem Post. For more news and analysis, please visit our website at jpost.com.