Ceasefire talks paused after Iran shutters Strait of Hormuz, Vance delays trip to Switzerland

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US Vice President JD Vance attends a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.

Iran reportedly shuts Strait of Hormuz as Vance to reschedule Switzerland talks

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Hezbollah breaks ceasefire, launches 50 rockets at IDF soldiers in Lebanon, Israel retaliates

Lebanese Army forces deploy in the village of Bir al-Salasel in southern Lebanon on June 15, 2026.
A woman holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.

Iran claims Strait of Hormuz closed in retaliation for US, Israel breaches of MoU

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FRONTLINES
VOLUNTEERS OF the National Guard participate in a simulation training in Sweida in January. Pro-Israel and anti-Damascus regime sentiments typically mark this heartland of the Druze community in Syria.

Cold war brewing in Syria as Druze, Kurds, and Alawites resist al-Sharaa's rule

FEATURE

Silenced no more: The Israeli women who documented Hamas's October 7 sexual crimes

Former US president Barack Obama delivers his speech at the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago, Illinois, US, June 18, 2026. Picture taken through the bulletproof glass.

US may be 'worse off' under Trump-brokered MoU with Iran, Obama, US officials warn

REPORT
US President Donald Trump is approaching a strategic crossroads in the war with Iran.

US-Iran deal could be 'worst ever,' Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst warns

WATCH
Students take part in a pro-Palestinian protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in Brussels, Belgium May 30, 2024.

Inside the minds of extremists: Counterterror experts warn antisemitism driving wave of radicalism

FRONTLINES
HOLDING A BANNER for LGBT Olim at Tel Aviv Pride, June 12.

Roy Freeman: Building a comfortable community for LGBT olim in Israel

People hold a pre-Iranian Revolution "Lion and Sun" national flag as they attend a demonstration against political executions in Iran and in support of a democratic republic, a demonstration which was banned by Paris Police Prefecture, in Paris, France, June 20, 2026.

Paris police arrest 20 as demonstrators defy ban on Iran opposition rally

Arab leaders stand in front of a sign that reads "We want to live without violence and crime"

Next Israeli gov't must include an Arab party, especially after October 7

OPINION

Heading ‘Down Under’: The Jerusalem Post announces Sydney Summit

Asia-Pacific Summit, taking place in Sydney

Judge Sohlberg orders Ben-Gvir to remove flotilla video over campaign violation

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on June 15, 2026.

Nasrallah did not spend his days in underground bunkers, IAF 'Nahalat Binyamin' colonel reveals

Civil Administration forces rescue Israeli who entered Ramallah overnight

Israeli security forces stand guard as Palestinians and Israeli activists protest against a new Israeli settlement in the village of Deir Abu Mishal, near Ramallah in the West Bank, June 19, 2026.

Suspected Ebola patient undergoes testing at Rambam Medical Center, results expected in days

A general view of the Rambam Hospital in Haifa, northern Israel, March 10, 2026.

Four IDF soldiers killed while fighting in southern Lebanon, military announces

Israeli security forces stand guard as Palestinians and Israeli activists protest against a new Israeli settlement in the village of Deir Abu Mishal, near Ramallah in the West Bank, June 19, 2026.

Civil Administration forces rescue Israeli who entered Ramallah overnight

IDF war veterans rehabilitate through playing basketball.

Israel's wounded warriors run toward recovery as Maccabiah Games approach

JERUSALEM REPORT
Sean Pero, 26, an Israeli Druze fighter, is rising in the mixed martial arts world who has his sights set on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and, eventually, a world title.

'I'm Israeli first': Druze fighter Sean Pero set his sights on the UFC

JERUSALEM REPORT
LIKE MOST beautiful places in this country, Einot Petzael sits on top of a much older story.

Hiking in the Holy Land: Einot Petzael: The hidden oasis most Israelis don’t know about

'It's a wake-up call': MMA fighter Natan Levy teaches Jews to defend themselves

FRONTLINES
Israeli mixed martial arts fighter Natan Levy is part of a sport that is antisemitic, with many fans or fighters embracing antisemitic ideologies and rhetoric, he says.

Former antisemitic activist Lucas Gage explains to Jewish podcast why he left the movement

Mamdani calls AIPAC ‘monsters’ in rally ahead of NY primaries

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks outside the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx on Friday. The writer asks: Does Mamdani still not understand that anti-Israel rhetoric has generated a sharp spike in antisemitic violence?

Antisemitic threat suspect seeks court program after guns seized from home

Robert Pabich, of Rocky Hill, was arrested Oct. 24, 2025 by Rocky Hill Police and charged with intimidation based on bigotry, a hate crime; and stalking, in connection with online comments he made to state Sen. Matt Lesser.

Somerville voters backed Israel boycott. Jewish groups say it is illegal

US, Qatar plan to unfreeze billions in Iranian funds for purchase of humanitarian goods

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US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.

'Why should we surrender?': Hezbollah chief says group capable of victory

JERUSALEM REPORT

'No law, no political program': Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah rival says reforms are a sham

 The area of ​​the Nova party where hundreds of Israelis were killed and kidnapped by Hamas terrorists who infiltrated to Israel, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, photo taken on October 12, 2023.

The quiet weapon: Sexual violence is a strategy, not a byproduct of war

OPINION
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Kfartibnit, Lebanon, June 19, 2026.

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday, Israeli source tells 'Post'

Former Gaza hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual assault in Hamas captivity

Guy Gilboa-Dalal speaks to First Lady Michal Herzog on his experiences with sexual assault during Hamas captivity, June 18, 2026.

Wine Talk: From little acorns

FEATURE

Silence before speaking: Logotherapy helps process trauma, evil after October 7

MENTEE & MENTOR: Israeli logotherapists Batya Yaniger (L) and Teria Shantall.
EXCLUSIVE

IDF legal chief to issue key rulings on Gaza war crimes allegations in coming weeks

IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.

In the kitchen with Henny: Healthy, fresh salads for the summer

Israel expects to find Hezbollah drone solution in upcoming weeks, IAI CEO announces

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.

Physical AI is rewriting the rules of war, Israel can’t afford to miss it

OPINION

US Air Force awards production contracts to Anduril for drone wingmen

Ondas's systems of systems

Israeli defense firms walled off in Paris as Ondas unveils autonomous warfare push

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

As US F-35 stealth fighters are struggling, do Israel's remain combat-ready?

Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from a roaring USMNT to regime-defying Iranians

USA V. PARAGUAY face-off: Group D match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles SoFi Stadium, June 12.

Trump unveils Qatari 747 ahead of joining Air Force One fleet

Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisis, paving way to deploy military

Members of the "Ponchos Rojos" community wearing signs reading "Union Police" on their hats attend a meeting to discuss the future of protests ongoing for more than six weeks in Tilata, La Paz department, Bolivia, on June 18, 2026.

Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honor over WW2 dispute

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a speech during a joint press conference with France's President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, March 13, 2026.

One killed and dozens injured in train collision north of London, police say

Emergency service workers gather at the scene of a collision involving two trains near Bedford, Britain, June 19, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a video.

Five Lessons from a TAU Liberal Arts Alumna

“Both TAU and Tel Aviv encourage you to be direct in your communication, be outgoing, take initiative, find your own path, and go after it.”

David Hofstedter and his family foundation: From Toronto real estate to global Jewish learning

Dovid “David” Hofstedter with Mark Walker at the U.S. State Department in Washington, during the presentation of a report on antisemitism and religious freedom.

Israel against the current

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Your Taxes: Two permanent homes and a double life? Problematic

Housing Prices.

Yum strikes two deals to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in tale of diverging fortunes

Your Investments: How you can have a financially responsible summer vacation

Family vacation with the kids, illustration.

Bennett forms AI advisory committee in bid to boost Israel's national tech policy

Former Israeli Prime Minister and head of newly merged 'Together' party, Naftali Bennet speaks at a press conference at the Israeli parliament on May 20, 2026 in Jerusalem.

Former Austrian chancellor Kurz's Dream hits $3b. valuation in AI funding round

Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says

AFGHAN CHILDREN sit on a concrete bench at a hilltop, amid telecom shutdown across the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 30, 2025.

FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds

Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face

THE SUN sets on the horizon of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of La Jolla during a heat wave during sunset on September 8, 2024 in San Diego, California.

Pacific officially enters El Niño, hot weather pattern may be 'very strong,' US organization warns

The International Space Station (ISS), (Top-L) transits the sun as seen from Shuwaikh industrial district in Kuwait City on June 14, 2026.

El Niño forming in Pacific could become the strongest in 70 years, threatening food supplies

For kids’ sake: Shanti House battles the odds to save Israel's abandoned youth

FEATURE
THE MAIN SHANTI HOUSE center in Tel Aviv continues to help down-and-out youngsters rediscover their purpose in life.

Baby puree scare: Police examine possible terror angle after sedatives hospitalize four infants

Health Ministry investigates suspected Ebola case after traveler develops symptoms

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

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Health Ministry failed to test baby food after toddlers hospitalized in May, police say

Chana Koenig's boutique chocolate journey from New York to Israel

Outside her shop, with her parents.

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

Dr. Katya Mandoki: Caressing the land by every step

Dr. Katya Mandoki
OPINION

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

 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.
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Eli and Chana Coten: From London to Ma’alot amid war and new beginnings

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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

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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

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

Diplomatic Conference, September 2025

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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   

(ILLUSTRATIVE) AN IDF soldier aiming out of a window in southern Lebanon.

IDF soldier killed in Hezbollah IED explosion, Iran-US deal tensions continue

US-Iran deal could be 'worst ever,' Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst warns

Iran keeps striking ships in Strait of Hormuz as deal signing looms

US Politics   

A storefront for the Osage County Republican party is seen on June 03, 2026 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Osage County, located within the Osage Reservation, is a Republican-leaning county where local politics are influenced by both county government and the Osage Nation.

Trump-backed pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, who says Antichrist will be Jewish, drops from GOP race

Democratic socialist whose Israel criticism ignited Jewish concern leads DC mayoral primary vote

Ambassador Huckabee defies Trump, claims US would not exist without Israel

Diaspora   

View of the Ben & Jerry's factory shop in Yavne, Israel, July 20, 2021.

Years after a boycott fight, Ben & Jerry’s Israel debuts a flavor celebrating Israeli resilience

Jewish groups push back against Trump’s Iran deal, more quietly than in 2015

Israeli woman sues New Jersey rabbi for sexual assault, defamation

Judaism   

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.

Parashat Hukat haftarah: The argument that persists

Parashat Hukat: The red heifer's lesson in an age of multitasking and fragmentation

How Jerusalem's young olim are reinventing the Shabbat kiddush

Christian World   

A GREEK Orthodox priest holds up a bible during the Holy Friday service at the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St George in Coptic Cairo on May 3, 2024.

Christian converts still face discrimination, arrests in Egypt, US State Dept. confirms

Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp

Bipartisan lawmakers, faith leaders gather on Capitol Hill for Jerusalem Day celebration

Food   

Sushi salad.

In the kitchen with Henny: Healthy, fresh salads for the summer

Amaya: Outstanding culinary experience in Rehovot

Wine Talk: From little acorns

Archaeology   

Three artifacts returned by American family to Eygpt, June 18, 2026.

US family returns four artifacts to Egypt, including statue head thought to depict female pharoah

Remains of medieval European Queen Elisenda, 24 others unearthed in Barcelona

Two Roman-era statues unearthed during infrastructure dig for Israel Railways near Haifa

Science   

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

Asteroid the size of 38 Lubavitcher Rebbes to pass Earth on Chabad head's yahrzeit - NASA

AI meets biology: How cellular intelligence is redefining stem cell therapy

Culture   

‘LEGENDS’ IS a series based on a true story about British customs inspectors in the 1990s who infiltrate the drug trade.

What to watch this week: ‘Legends’ hits the mark as Pride month programming begins

Taiwan Film Week brings the island’s stories, culture to Jerusalem

How to find the perfect summer camp in Jerusalem for your kids and teens

History   

Nurses stand with victims of the Bialystok pogrom in June 1906.

On this day: Russian Tsarist forces start Bialystok Pogrom, killing at least 70 Jews

This month in Jewish history: Nobel and Noble

Could you hold a lost piece of Western Wall history? Jerusalem museum seeks rare photos

OMG   

A woman cleans a glass cabinet with a baby Jesus statue dressed in a version of the national soccer team jersey at a church in Mexico City June 12, 2014. Catholic soccer fans pray before the statue, which believers say has granted miracles in the past.

Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win NBA

Social media-famous Border Collie allegedly eaten after being stolen in China

Consumerism   

L’Oréal Israel launched a first-of-its-kind local campaign on Tuesday to promote refillable beauty products, marking International Refill Day on June 16 with discounts, retail partnerships, and pop-up complexes in Tel Aviv and Haifa.

L’Oréal Israel launches refill campaign with Super-Pharm for International Refill Day

Yeruham to build NIS 6m lion-themed public playground

Max Brenner launches: A sweet gift collection for education teams at the end of the school year

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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