Trump threatens to hit Iranian bridges, power plants, any time shots fired in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026.
Guided-missile destroyer USS Mason sails in the US CENTCOM area of responsibility in an undated picture, published April 29, 2026.
A screengrab from a video released by CENTCOM shows a flight deck crew member signaling an F‑35 jet on an aircraft carrier, in this image obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026

Iran continues strikes across Middle East, Rubio notes regime 'not serious' about peace talks

Live Updates

Gov't fails to establish Oct. 7 probe law citing 'scheduling constraints'

Dizengoff Square with photographs of victims from the October 7 massacre. June 03, 2026.
Israeli soldiers disperse with tear gas Palestinians who had gathered as a fire blazes near the village of Tell, adjacent to the Israeli settlement of Havat Gilad, west of Nablus in the West Bank on July 18, 2026.

Katz goes all out against IDF, Avi Bluth attempts to reduce Jewish violence against Palestinians

ANALYSIS
A man crosses the street, past a billboard showing Iranian centrifuges and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, August 29, 2025

Only regime change prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, former Israel Navy commander says

IDF considering purchase of anti-submarine aircraft amid growing Turkish threat

Gazan clan leaders give a press conference discussing Hamas's decision to transfer administrative control of the Gaza Strip to the National Committee for the Management of Gaza, al-Aqsa Martyrs' Hospital, Deir al-Balah, July 6, 2026.

Hamas strengthens grip on Gaza through clan leaders, local committees

REPORT
Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN Danny Danon speaks at a United Nations Security Council meeting, after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, at the UN headquarters in New York City, US on February 28, 2026.

'Enough with the blood libels': Danon decries Mamdani's labeling of Netanyahu as war criminal

Smoke billows from a warehouse, after deadly Ukrainian drone attacks, as per regional governors, in Elektrostal, Moscow Region, Russia, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video.

Why Ukraine is targeting Russia’s Wildberries warehouses?

ANALYSIS
Rubaha, 8, watches from the entrance of her home as a buffalo is held down for sacrificial slaughter in celebration of Eid al-Adha in the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan, June 8, 2025.

European Parliament demands Pakistan free 13-year-old Christian girl in forced marriage, conversion

The Red Sea

Oil tankers turn around, avoid Red Sea following warnings by Yemen's Houthis

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at City Hall in New York, NY, US, July 3, 2026.

Mamdani admits he lacks authority to arrest PM Netanyahu, urges US to join ICC

Who are the most influential young Zionists of 2026?

In Collab
25 most influential young Zionists of 2025

No flight cancellations expected at Ben-Gurion, Airports Authority chairman says

American aircraft take off from Ben Gurion airport, during the Israel/US war with Iran, March 04, 2026.

Yashar emerges as largest party, Eisenkot preferred for PM if elections held today

POLL

Five day school week: Teachers' Union reaches agreement with gov't after weeks of negotiations

 A SCHOOL classroom in Givatayim is empty during a teachers strike last week. As long as teachers are denied the stability, recognition, and respect they deserve, we will keep losing the essential individuals who prop up the backbone of society, the writer argues.

Knesset to High Court: Judicial-selection reform may justify professional trade-off

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and ten Supreme Court justices arrive for a hearing on petitions against the change to the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, June 21, 2026.

Israel seeks to revoke citizenship of two men convicted in Hamas Cellcom cyber plot

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and US Vice President JD Vance meet at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem last month. US politics has transformed Israel into a volatile symbol of domestic partisan identity, the writer asserts.

Israeli officials need to stop demonizing JD Vance, in doing so they prove him right

COMMENT
Israel Police deployed at 2025 Tisha B’Av prayers and events in Jerusalem.

Police, Border Guard complete public safety preparations ahead of Tisha B’av

Yair Golan addresses the crowd at the Democrats Party primaries in Tel Aviv on July 20, 2026.

Between the straits: On Tisha B’Av, Israel must confront its own internal fanaticism

OPINION
An ultra-Orthodox jew prays at the Westen Wall July 17, 2002 on Tisha B'Av

Tisha B'Av 2026: Fast times for Israel and US

Theater manager who added ‘the Jews’ to ‘Odyssey’ marquee calls antisemitism ‘exaggerated’

Matt Damon plays Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's Odyssey.

Online forms urged people to report presence of Israeli citizens, Italian Jews in tourist areas

Swedish doctor alleges antisemitic abuse, claims his contract was ended after he complained

Nurses in the accident and emergency dept of Selly Oak Hospital work during a busy shift on March 16, 2010 in Birmingham, England.

Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against IDF veteran attending Belgium music festival

Festival goers look towards the mainstage during the opening day of the 20th Tomorrowland electronic music festival in Boom, Northern Belgium, on July 17, 2026.

Sydney's synagogue leaders give evidence on antisemitism to Royal Commission following Bondi attack

Inside IDF's naval operations: Israel, US repeatedly hunted Iran's navy chief before succeeding

EXCLUSIVE
People hold portraits of Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' navy, during his funeral in Tehran, April 1, 2026

US-Saudi nuclear deal has no mention of normalization with Israel, safeguards from nuclear weapons

REPORT

Iran disputes French claims of violence against diplomats in Tehran

An Al Jazeera Arabic journalist broadcasts, while Syrians examine the aftermath of powerful Israeli airstrikes that targeted missile and weapons depots at a former Syrian military base, which residents said was also used by Russia, on December 16, 2024.

Journalists disappear in Syria, Damascus suppresses accounts of sectarian attacks, report finds

 U.S. President Donald Trump (L) greets President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun as he arrives at the White House on July 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Historic Trump-Aoun meeting showcases White House's new Middle East priorities

ANALYSIS

Pro-Israel incumbent Greg Stanton wins Arizona Democratic primary for House seat

Kai Newkirk participates in civil disobedience to stop traffic during a “Freedom Friday March” protest at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Aug. 6, 2021, Arlington, Virginia.

Iran hits Jordanian territory again in missile attack, tensions escalate in the Middle East

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EXPLAINER

Tisha B'Av 2026: What the Jewish summer fast day is all about

‘THE DESTRUCTION of the Temple of Jerusalem,’ Francesco Hayez, 1867
POLL

Almost half of surveyed Israelis want entertainment venues closed on Tisha B'av, Tzohar poll finds

Jewish worshippers and visitors gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem a day before the eve of Tisha B’Av, July 21, 2026.

Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station

IDF still working to determine origin of drone intercepted near Syrian border

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

How Anduril's 'Thunder system' could reshape the future of drone warfare

ANALYSIS

Elbit Systems secures $370 million in US Customs and Border Protection deals

Firefighters work at the site of a household item shopping mall which was hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine in this handout picture released July 21, 2026.

Europe turns to Israeli air defenses amid rising Russian drone incursions

AeroSentinel G2 drone in active operation, providing real-time aerial intelligence in complex environments.

Duns 100 maps 60 firms driving Israel’s defense-tech transformation

New UK foreign secretary vows to honor Holocaust refugee parents amid Israel policy challenges

Britain’s incoming Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband arrives ahead of a cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London on July 21, 2026, a day after Andy Burnham became Britain's new prime minister.

Ukraine recaptured 700 sq km of territory this year, outgoing commander-in-chief says

Rubio to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov amidst ASEAN meetings in Manila

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks from a vehicle before departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 19, 2026.

Bulgaria denies US tanker aircraft will be used in operations against Iran

FILE PHOTO: US Air Force planes on the tarmac of Sofia airport, Bulgaria, February 19, 2026.

UN reports nearly 9,300 chickenpox cases amid overcrowding in Gaza

Displaced Palestinian children play in water as they shelter at a school on a hot day, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 1, 2026.

Who are the most influential young Zionists of 2026?

25 most influential young Zionists of 2025

Breathing Data: How environmental data is rewriting public health in Israel

Prof. Lena Novack at Soroka Medical Center

Why Hebrew University is the top choice for Olim

Joseph Adest for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Israeli startup is using AI to shorten cloud architecture timeline

AutoPipe's CEO Yonatan Or at a business meeting

US, Iran conflict could force Ben-Gurion Airport to cancel 30 flights daily through summer

FoodTech returns to the Galilee after years of war

Young Israelis after completing their military service help a lychee farmer at sunrise during the peak of the harvest season at his lychee orchard in Moshav Almagor near the Sea of Galilee, June 25, 2026.

Israel on track to record year in public deals with 30 IPOs, $4.1 billion raised, report reveals

Rises on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange – Green Screens.

Israeli PolyPid signs $320 million deal to sell drug preventing surgical infections in US, Canada

To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another

A Northern Spotted Owl sits on a tree stump in Stanley Park on August 4, 2009 in Vancouver, Canada.

Years of war and instability lead to institutional collapse depriving Yemen of clean water

Thirteen dead, seven missing in Chile following heavy rains, flooding, authorities say

People use a mini truck to cross a flooded road in the Argo district of Afghanistan's Badakhshan province on June 4, 2026; Illustrative.

Twenty killed, 100 missing after flash floods hit Afghanistan, authorities say

Expansive view of offshore wind turbines. Ilustrative.

'Going blue': Israel invests in marine-related renewable energies with Innovation Authority fund

FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive

Lettuce is displayed for sale at an H-E-B grocery store on May 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

Israel launches major reform for wounded soldiers as PTSD cases continue to surge

Jerusalem's Bikur Cholim hospital battle puts city's pluralism to the test

Children of Holocaust survivors face higher schizophrenia risk, Israeli study finds

FRONTLINES

'Ecology of healing': Israel's October 7 trauma victims say the system is failing them

Chani Kaplan: Finding her place in Israel, from Sydney to Jerusalem

Chani Kaplan.

Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah

Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth

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

'Go big and go home': North American families make aliyah in the shadow of war

DJ Raphi entertains the kids, leading them through fun dance moves set to catchy music.

‘We're lone soldiers, but we're not lonely’: How the IDF supports fighters without families

Staff Sergeant Oren Metzuyanim, a 21-year-old lone soldier at the main rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026.

From two construction families in Even Yehuda to leading real estate group: Shponder & Fadlon story

Shponder & Fadlon Project.

Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design

An ultra-luxury Jerusalem icon

Luria Project, Jerusalem Moradot Arnona.

Tzarfati Shimon launches phase 2 of Luria Project in Jerusalem's Moradot Arnona

The INFINITY Project.

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

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

Sydney, Australia Summit

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   

Lebanese army officers speak with villagers waiting to return to their homes at the entrance to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon.

Iran hits Jordanian territory again in missile attack, tensions escalate in the Middle East

Iran's push for ceasefire under intense US attacks indicates vulnerability in the regime

Moldova: Wine, Jewish heritage and hidden treasures

US Politics   

Kai Newkirk participates in civil disobedience to stop traffic during a “Freedom Friday March” protest at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Aug. 6, 2021, Arlington, Virginia.

Pro-Israel incumbent Greg Stanton wins Arizona Democratic primary for House seat

Hegseth asks Congress for $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war costs conitnue to climb

Israeli officials need to stop demonizing JD Vance, in doing so they prove him right

Diaspora   

 [FILE PHOTO] About 500 people attended the first full-weekend Limmud FSU gathering in the United States since before Covid, at a site in suburban New Jersey, May 2022.

Limmud LA to return in 2027 with more than 100 Jewish learning sessions

Rabbi shows interfaith relations in Azerbaijan at Religious Freedom Forum on Capitol Hill

Michigan's Senate race tests pro-Israel Jews' loyalty to Democratic Party

Judaism   

An ultra-Orthodox jew prays at the Westen Wall July 17, 2002 on Tisha B'Av

Tisha B'Av 2026: Fast times for Israel and US

Tisha B'Av 2026: What the Jewish summer fast day is all about

'Faith in a Turbulent World': Lamentations teaches us how to endure grief

Christian World   

Laurie Cardoza-Moore

'Does JD stand for Jew Defamer?': Evangelical leader urges Trump to reject Vance's Israel remarks

A future pope will 'welcome us back', says priest from excommunicated antisemitic Catholic sect

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

Food   

AN ARRAY of Belgian chocolates are created on-site.

Chocolate De Luxe brings handmade kosher luxury to Netanya

Chef Aviv Moshe returns to Tel Aviv with kosher Italian restaurant Bella

Cooking at the cutting edge

Archaeology   

The burnt wooden beams discovered in the City of David, July 20, 2026.

Days before Tisha B'Av: Charred wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction unearthed in Jerusalem

Ancient humans precisely navigated northern Israel to find the right stone for tools

Archaeologists discover rare 2,600-year-old stele of Assyrian king in Iraq's Nineveh

Science   

A Northern Spotted Owl sits on a tree stump in Stanley Park on August 4, 2009 in Vancouver, Canada.

To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another

Jonty Hurwitz brings mind-bending science, art, and optical illusions to Jerusalem

Alien life on nearby 'super-Earth' exoplanet more likely than previously thought, scientists find

Culture   

NOGA EREZ performs at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, last year.

'Crazy, moving': Noga Erez documentary charts music star's rise through tragedy and triumph

Tom Wesselmann's American pop art takes center stage at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

What to watch this week: Larry David's new HBO comedy, talking sheep, and Kim Novak

History   

HANNAH SZENES, 16, in Budapest.

'Out of the Sky': The Jewish parachutists who jumped into Nazi-occupied Europe

'Digging Deep': The lost Jewish football greats who once shaped European soccer

This week in Jewish history: The SS Exodus, Tisha B’Av, and Nobel pioneers

OMG   

Erling Haaland of Norway in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 5, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run

Psychic Uri Geller vows to help England win World Cup, calls on millions to 'neutralize' Messi

Iran-backed Lego AI propaganda channel claims regime behind Graham's death, threatens Laura Loomer

Travel   

Nissi beach in Ayia Napa, clean aerial photo of famous tourist beach in Cyprus.

5 Cyprus hotels that offer a luxury stay without breaking the bank

Georgia destination surges in popularity among Israelis, becomes cheaper

More women in the cockpit: Israir welcomes three new female pilots, reaching a record high

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

Evolving regional economic opportunities

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