New Year's

Swiss court keeps bar owner in custody after deadly fire in ski resort Crans-Montana bar

The court said in a statement that Jacques Moretti will be held for a provisional period of three months, which could be extended/

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A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a deadly fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 5, 2026.
A New York City police officer stands guard outside Central Synagogue during Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, in New York City, US, October 2, 2025.

Synagogues across the US targeted in bomb threat Bitcoin extortion campaign

At least six synagogues were targeted in similar incidents that according to Israeli crypto transaction monitoring company Nominis were similar to bomb threat hoaxes in 2018.

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A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a deadly fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 5, 2026.

Soundproofing foam in Swiss bar fire should have been checked by law, official says

Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud said the bar had not been subjected to any annual safety inspections since 2019, even though it should have been every year.

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BARUCK NIDDAM, ZAKA International Rescue and Recovery director general.

From 'disaster to disaster,' ZAKA official aids in recovery of cousin in Switzerland - interview

Baruck Niddam "felt a personal obligation" to participate in commanding the major operation of identification and recovery of the deceased from the Constellation fire.

|ByMICHAEL STARR

An incomplete list of winners & losers 2023 - opinion

2023 may have been a good year for some, but for many Israelis and Americans, a quick recap suggests the opposite.

JANUARY 4, 2024ByDOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
A MILITARY vehicle patrols near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, on the first day of 2024. It certainly wasn't the best of times, but 2023 could could go down as the worst, especially if you lived in Israel, says the writer.

Suspect in New Year's crash in upstate New York dead, no link to terrorism found

Authorities have not identified a motive or any link to terrorism that could have prompted the suspect, Michael Avery, to carry out the attack that killed 2 people.

JANUARY 2, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Members of the Rochester Police Department prepare for the start of protests over the death of a Black man, Daniel Prude, after police put a spit hood over his head during an arrest on March 23, in Rochester, New York, U.S. September 4, 2020.

Herzog's 2024 message to world leaders: Help bring the hostages home

"May the light dispel the darkness, and may the New Year bring peace, hope, and healing for all," Herzog wrote.

JANUARY 1, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
President Isaac Herzog Isaac Herzog speaks at the President's house in Jerusalem, December 18, 2023

Hamas's 2024 New Year's rocket fire signals war not over - analysis

A new report from pro-Iran media following a Hamas rocket barrage at the start of the new year indicates that the war is far from over.

JANUARY 1, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, December 25, 2023.

Thousands gather in Times Square for New Year ball drop

"A once in a lifetime experience," crowds waited up to fifteen hours in the cold for the ball to drop.

JANUARY 1, 2024ByREUTERS
People watch confetti flying around after the clock strikes midnight during New Year celebrations at Times Square, in New York City, New York, U.S., January 1, 2024.

Facing 2024, together - editorial

Israel, a nation of innovation and resilience, faces formidable challenges in the year ahead, but has much to look forward to as well.

JANUARY 1, 2024ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Israelis visit Hostage Sqaure in Tel Aviv. December 7, 2023. Photo by Miriam Alster/FLASH90

Hamas launches rocket barrage at central Israel as New Year begins

No injuries were reported from the New Year's rocket attack.

JANUARY 1, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, January 1, 2024

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on the throne

The queen made the surprise announcement on live TV during her traditional New Year's Eve speech, which is viewed by many in the country of 5.9 million people.

DECEMBER 31, 2023ByREUTERS
The Danish Queen Margrethe II makes a New Year's speech and announces her abdication, Copenhagen, Denmark

2024: A year of rebuilding for war-torn Israel - opinion

This past year has been one of the worst in the history of this country, with the brutal murders of over a thousand innocent civilians and the violent kidnapping of hundreds more into Gaza.

DECEMBER 31, 2023ByDAVID GEFFEN
A drop of water (Illustrative)

Grapevine: A well-deserved tribute

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

DECEMBER 31, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Giv‘ati Parking Lot Excavations at the City of David.