Explosions heard near Strait of Hormuz, Bandar Abbas

REPORT
Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026.

Missing Toronto Jewish teenage girl found after two weeks

Iran could launch stronger attacks on Israel's home front in future wars, IDF fears

Israeli rescue forces recover bodies at the scene where a missile fired from Iran struck a building in Haifa, northern Israel, causing extensive damage, April 6, 2026.
 Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs, following an Israeli strike after issuing an evacuation warning for the area, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, April 27, 2025.

Reported strikes against US ships in Strait of Hormuz, US, Iran deal waits for leaders' approval

Live Updates
ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Petah Tikva man accused of raping 5-year-old daughter repeatedly, sending recordings on Telegram

ANALYSIS

Inside the unraveling of US diplomacy under President Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Israeli forces in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, July 18, 2024

Netanyahu: Israel controls over half of Gaza Strip, have given order to take 70% of it

US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up after disembarking Air Force One following his trip to China at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 15, 2026.

US-Iran ceasefire deal agreed upon, hangs on Trump, Khamenei approval, sources tell 'Post'

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

Knesset restores 'massacre' to Oct. 7 memorial bill after bereaved families decry PMO's removal

ROME - ITALY : Gay Pride 2025,event in Rome,Italy, June 14,2025

Jewish LGBTQ group banned from Rome Pride parade for not denouncing Israeli government on Gaza

Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, attends a news conference during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, March 24, 2026.

UN Rapporteur Albanese resanctioned by the US Treasury amid legal challenge

Co-founder and CEO, Seed + Mill, Rachel Simons

‘I am heartbroken,’ Seed + Mill co-founder on Brooklyn co-op boycott

INTERVIEW

Tourism Ministry director-general to visit US in push to boost incoming tourism to Israel

Ministry of Tourism Director General Michael Izhakov

Why Israel cannot be secure or democratic without justice for all

OPINION
VIEW OF Independence Hall, the site of the signing of Israel’s Declaration of Independence. The document promises that democratic Israel would uphold full social and political equality of all its citizens, the writer says.

IDF Home Front: 6,476 Israeli homes lost during 2026 Iran war, 683 wounded

ANALYSIS

Could Trump’s push for Abraham Accords undermine long-term peace?

US President Donald Trump raises a fist as he departs after delivering a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York, on May 22, 2026.

IDF says one-third of Hezbollah’s prewar force has been killed since October 2023

A flag of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah flutters above the rubble of a building that was hit in January by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Qannarit, on February 16, 2026.

US military planes harming Israeli commercial activity, airports chief says

Pro-Palestinian protestors pe demonstrate against a recently passed Israeli death penalty law near the Israeli consulate on April 07, 2026 in New York City.

Jerusalem real estate event headed by Moshe Lion set to be protested against in Manhattan

People arrive at the United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.

UN adds Israeli entities to blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in conflict

EXCLUSIVE
Taiwanese military personnel take part in a spring military exercise in Taichung on January 27, 2026.

Taiwan's envoy to ‘Post’: ‘If we put down our weapons, there will be no Taiwan’

INTERVIEW
London, England, General view of the British Museum with visitors, Bloomsbury, March 2025.

British Museum delays Jewish Culture Month event after learning of planned protest

Swiss police say knife attack at train station was act of terrorism after three wounded

Crowd of pedestrians and commuters cross a busy urban intersection by a tram ramp and underpass at Hardbrücke, framed by modern office buildings and street signs on May 19, 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland.

French MEP Rima Hassan meets Palestinian detainee, ignores terror and attempted murder allegations

OPINION

The boycott of Israeli academia

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021
BySHARON PARDO

New York State passes buffer zone legislation protecting synagogues from harassment

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

Amin Abu Rashid acquitted by Dutch court of financing Hamas, convicted of sanction evasion

US, Iran trade strikes against military targets, testing fragile ceasefire

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at a base in the Middle East, March 27, 2026.

Islamic regime fires at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz

US to shut down Iranian airlines access to landing spots, ticket sales, treasury secretary says

US President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026.

US-Oman ties tested after Trump’s warning on Gulf waters

ANALYSIS
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani ahead of an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war, in Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026.

'Premature and disconnected': Gulf states see Trump Abraham Accords demand as empty bargaining chip

Jerusalem Post conference returns to New York against backdrop of regional tensions

WATCH
New York Annual conference

Trump vs the GOP: It’s not too late for redemption

OPINION
OPINION

Israeli society must reclaim the Torah’s moral core

An Israeli settler argues with a Palestinian farmer, during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, October 29, 2025.
BySHUKI FRIEDMAN
OPINION

30 years after Netanyahu’s victory in 1996: How the comeback marvel changed Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits with his arm around his wife Sara as she accompanies her husband on the podium during Netanyahu's election victory ceremony, on June 2, 1996.
ByEITAN LASRI
WATCH

Israel at a crossroads: War, elections, and the future of the US-Israel alliance

Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered off-road robotic warfare company

A Bluewhite autonomy kit installed on a BL Advance Systems BLR MK2 Platform.

Defense establishment developing new solutions against Hezbollah's fiber-optic FPV drones

OPINION

No shots fired since the ceasefire - opinion

ByCOLONEL (RET.) ADI BERSHADSKY
ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

Israeli AI defense-tech firm Airis Labs emerges from stealth with $60m. in funding

IDF receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, May 27, 2026.

Israel receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, boosting options for independent strikes on Iran

Trump threatens to 'blow up' Oman if they interfere in the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump (C) listens as U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum (L) speaks alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll investigated by DOJ over perjury in sexual abuse, defamation cases

Russia says sending more US forces to Poland could lead to 'qualitative escalation'

US Army soldiers walk in formation during the Sword 26 exercise, approaching a MEDEVAC vehicle as NATO forces demonstrate innovation in battlefield casualty evacuation using drones and medical tech in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, May 11, 2026.

Ex-CIA official stole $40 million in gold bars from agency, prosecutors allege

(Illustrative) Gold bars of different sizes are displayed at the Austrian Gold and Silver Refinery (Oegussa) in Vienna, Austria, on February 3, 2026. European and Asian stock markets struggled for direction February 4, 2026.

Three tankers targeted in drone attacks off Turkey’s Black Sea coast, crew reported safe

he Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, patrol the Black Sea off Ukraine's coast to defend infrastructure and residential areas from Russian Shahed drones on April 28, 2026, in Odesa, Ukraine.

On the Front Lines of Care: Kaplan Medical Center Faces War’s Challenges, Eyes Major Expansion

Prof. Tarif Bader, the CEO of Kaplan Medical Center.

Shaping the future of AI at Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Dr. Michael Gofman speaks with Maor Zaguri, Acclaimed Israeli Director

Reviving Tel Hai: Yair Belachovsky’s mission to preserve a defining legacy

Yair Belachovsky speaks at a state memorial ceremony for Joseph Trumpeldor and the defenders of Tel Hai in 2025

Wix cuts 20% of its employees citing shekel-dollar exchange rate, AI implementation

: In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), a cloud-based web development platform, in front of a screen showing the company's branding on July 31, 2025.

Indian delegation says India, Israel ‘civilizational partners,’ ties only to get stronger

UVeye scales automated vehicle‑inspection tech across global automotive markets

Uveye's mobile automotive inspection platform

Iran restores connectivity to create ‘limited amount of relief,’ censorship remains

Iran restores connectivity to create ‘limited amount of relief,’ censorship remains.

Study finds five social media posts may shape lasting opinions

Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs reopen after six years

Gofra Beach’s mineral-rich sulfur spring reopened in mid-May after being revealed by the lowering of the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water line.

Galilee Eco Center: regenerative agriculture, healing in the Galilee

All city buses in Eilat, Kiryat Shmona to be replaced with electric ones by end of 2026

Firefighters work to extinguish blaze near Beit Shean, May 19, 2026.

Firefighters battle blaze near Beit She’an, northern Israel, as aircraft work to contain flames

A satellite image shows likely oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers near Iran's Kharg Island, May 6, 2026.

Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub, Iran denies

Israel climbs tobacco rankings as cigarette affordability raises concerns

STUDY
 Cigarette boxes with an affixed, self-made cigarette label displaying graphic images (R) and those with the original label are pictured in the shop of tobacconist and kiosk owner Janine Schulzki in Berlin

War’s hidden toll: Mental health treatment in Israel surges 240%

OPINION

Jewish perspectives on God and parenting after October 7 trauma

BySTEPHEN SPECTOR

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination

If Israel wants mass aliyah, it must end its bureaucratic gatekeeping

OPINION
 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.

Daniela Lachster: Moving from uncertainty in Argentina to a Jewish state of uncertainty

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive award at JPost NY Conference

New Olim coming to Israel 2026

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.
FEATURE

Studying in Israel: International students find a home at Reichman University

LEVI PREGER and Rachel Eskandry feel supported as both ‘olim’ and lone soldiers.

An ultra-luxury Jerusalem icon

"Forest" Project.

Midtown Jerusalem

It’s all about timing! 2026 is a rare opportunity window for Tel Aviv real estate

The Luria project by Tzarfati Shimon in Arnona, Jerusalem.

Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design

Prime Jerusalem lets Jews worldwide own a luxury home in the heart of Jerusalem.

Prime Jerusalem – the next home for the Jews of the world in the capital

All JPost Conferences   

Jerusalem Post Miami Conference returns, shaping the future together

Miami Summit 2026

Past Event - Building tomorrow, today: Jerusalem Post Washington Conference heads to Capitol Hill

Jerusalem Post Washington Conference

Past Event - The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference - where diplomacy meets the future

Diplomatic Conference, September 2025

Conference   

Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog

Michal Herzog: Women must 'use their voice' to shape Israel’s future

'Without human insight, innovation is useless'

Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

MDA Heroes   

 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days

Podcasts   

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gal Hirsch, Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Prime Minister"s Office hold a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, January 27, 2026.

Israel at a crossroads: War, elections, and the future of the US-Israel alliance

Trump warns Oman not to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Iran

IDF kills Hamas chief as Trump’s Board of Peace fund hits zero

US Politics   

Writer E. Jean Carroll leaves the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals, where former US President Donald Trump is asking a federal appeals court to overturn a $5 million jury verdict finding him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming her, who accused Trump of raping her nearly three decades ago.

Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll investigated by DOJ over perjury in sexual abuse, defamation cases

UN Rapporteur Albanese resanctioned by the US Treasury amid legal challenge

Former US A-G Pam Bondi reveals she has thyroid cancer, will serve on White House AI cm'tee

Diaspora   

Siddur from 1934, found hidden under the floorboards of an attic in what used to be Bedzin's Jewish Ghetto, May 27, 2026.

Star of David band, siddur found under attic floorboards in building from Bedzin's Jewish Ghetto

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip Israel Parade, first absence since 1964

French MEP Rima Hassan meets Palestinian detainee, ignores terror and attempted murder allegations

Judaism   

Rabbi Danny Tropper, founder of Gesher.

'Agents of Change': American Jews and the transformation of Israeli Judaism

'The Wisdom of Truth': Reaching the attic with a ladder to the Zohar

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Christian World   

International spiritual leaders stand on stage at a Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast event at the Knesset auditorium marking 600 days since the start of the war, May 28, 2025.

Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast at 10: Moral Courage of Christians Needed as Jews Face Danger

Pope Leo apologizes for Church's historic role in slavery

Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 'Rededicate 250' national prayer event

Food   

A page from the first kosher cookbook published in England from 1846, titled "The Jewish Manual of Modern Cookery, With a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relating to the Toilette," May 26, 2026.

National Library of Israel acquires copy of UK's oldest kosher cookbook belonging to Montefiores

Wine Talk: Wine and cheese, please

Reim Bistro: Friends for a Kosher dinner

Archaeology   

Kusuma Neolithic Hall, replica of prehistoric building, constructed near Stonehenge, May 26, 2026.

British heritage charity constructs replica of 4,500-year-old prehistoric building near Stonehenge

Six previously unknown Bronze Age mines found in Spain, some 150 more remain ‘undiscovered’

Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion

Science   

Medics work outside of the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was affected by a hantavirus outbreak, after it arrived at the Port of Rotterdam, where Dutch authorities are preparing quarantine arrangements, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 18, 2026.

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

Asteroid to fly within 176 Bulgarias of Earth on Monday, May 18 - NASA

Study warns elevator safety standards in the UK, EU lag behind rising body weight

Culture   

Meir Shalev

Docaviv 2026 opens in Tel Aviv with global documentaries, masterclasses, and retrospectives

Author of ‘People Love Dead Jews,’ Dara Horn, delights Jerusalem crowd

Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a unifying ‘East-West’ sound together

History   

Hurva remains, 1972.

Inside Jerusalem’s 1948 siege through the eyes of a child who survived the Old City’s fall

Switzerland to release sealed files on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele

How well do you know Israel’s capital? Take the Jerusalem Quiz

OMG   

Ivanka Trump wearing a deep-blue resortwear set by Israeli designer Shani Shemer during Trump family wedding festivities in the Bahamas.

Ivanka Trump spotlights Israeli designer Shani Shemer's resortwear at family Bahamas celebration

NYC based artist, activists places middle finger-shaped statue in front of Mamdani's City Hall

Daniel Peretz, Southampton soccer team thrown out of Championship playoff final over spying scandal

Consumerism   

Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Subaru Forester Hybrid arrives in Israel: Lower fuel consumption

From Sauvignon Blanc to Syrah: The bistro turning Israeli wine into the star of the evening

NIS 155,000: Suzuki e-Vitara EV arrives in Israel

Prof. Eduard Yakubov, president of the Holon Institute of Technology

Israel cannot afford to rely solely on theoretical doctorates

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

Confronting the Iranian regime’s ideological warfare strategy against Israel and the West

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