Katz requests Herzog formally pardon, erase Elor Azaria's criminal record

The IDF's position, Katz wrote, is contrary to his, and is that Azaria's request should not be honored.

Elor Azaria sits to hear his verdict in a military court in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 4, 2017
A STILL PHOTO from the famous video shows Sgt. Elor Azaria shooting an incapacitated terrorist in Hebron on March 24, 2016.
(From L-R) IDF Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Tamir Yadai at a meeting discussing West Bank counterterror, December 31, 2025.

Explosions heard in Bahrain, Iran's Bandar Abbas as US-Iran conflict continues into fourth day

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'Unjustified, irresponsible': Iran condemns UK bill designating IRGC as terror group

Tehran's Foreign Ministry said the IRGC was an official part of Iran's armed forces and accused Britain of violating international law by targeting a state institution.

Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 16, 2026; illustrative.
Talks between the US, Lebanon, and Israel in Washington DC earlier this year.

Israel wonders if Lebanon can stand up to Hezbollah and emerge victorious as talks renew

Under the agreement, Israel is expected to withdraw gradually from two defined areas in southern Lebanon and hand them over to Lebanese Army control.

ANALYSIS
A meeting between Israeli and Lebanese delegations hosted by the United States, after the Trump administration said Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, June 3, 2026.

Israel, Lebanon resume talks as timeline still unclear for IDF withdrawal, Hezbollah disarmarmament

Gibraltar names airport for Jewish political trailblazer who was first-ever mayor, chief minister

Planes are parked at Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport, following the United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2026.

Israel extends ban on flights to Dubai as foreign airlines continue to avoid Middle East

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

US opts to keep refuelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, putting 50,000 flight tickets at risk

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026

One killed as Iran strikes UAE, UK tankers in Strait of Hormuz, targets US base in Jordan

Smoke rises following an airstrike after Yemen's defense ministry said that its armed forces had targeted the runway at Sanaa International Airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, July 13, 2026.

Iran’s mystery flight to Yemen: What do we know about the planes landing in Sana'a?

EXPLAINER
US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One as he departs Bismarck Municipal Airport on July 01, 2026; illustrative

CENTCOM completes wave of Iran strikes following Trump's vow to 'hit Iran hard'

Elisha Wiesel, Elie Wiesel's son, keeps his father's leagcy and memory alive

Elie Wiesel's son rejects Rahm Emanuel's 'pariah' verdict on Israel

WATCH

The leaders steering Israel Bonds through a historic moment

Following a period of record investment, Israel Bonds welcomes Laura Stein as the next chair of its National Campaign Advisory Council.

Laura Stein, incoming chair of the Israel Bonds National Campaign Advisory Council.

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Vilan: Netanyahu responsible for 'absurd' Iran strategy

Sen. Graham's death raises concern for US-Ukraine relations

32 startups return to Galilee as new recovery takes shape

US keeps refuelers at Ben-Gurion, risking 50,000 tickets

Iran condemns UK decision to designate IRGC as terror group

Israel, Lebanon resume talks, timeline for deal unclear

Israel extends ban on flights to UAE

Iranian flights come as Houthis grow bold, Yemen warns

Can Lebanon's gov't stand up to Hezbollah?

Record avocado season: Prices may drop to NIS 5/kg

Gov't discusses moving funds for Arab growth to Shin Bet

Gotliv calls for IDF chief Zamir's dismissal

Horn of Africa increasingly important for Middle East power

Netanyahu's goal is a political tie, another election

Whoever owns the operating layer will win the war - opinion

Peace in Ukraine unlikely to be reached before winter

Katz requests Herzog formally pardon Elor Azaria

Five arrested after 100 Hasidim enter Palestinian village

Jerusalem group urges government to limit Turkish embassy

Why Clavicular was let in Israel after singing 'Heil Hitler'

Knesset passes contentious haredi-backed bill to enshrine Torah study in Israel's Basic Law

The haredi-backed Basic Law passed its final Knesset votes after weeks of coalition tensions and warnings that it could encourage draft evasion.

MK Yitzhak Goldknopf (United Torah Judaism) attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, July 12, 2026.

When disaster strikes, Netanyahu will once again avoid responsibility, like on Oct. 7

OPINION

Shooting at Japanika restaraunt marks fourth branch targeted in string of attacks

Japanika storefront.

'Know your place': Gotliv calls for IDF chief Zamir's dismissal after his criticism of draft law

MK Osher Shekalim speaks during a meeting of Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 29, 2026.

Shifting priorities: Gov't to discuss moving NIS 568 m. from Arab sector development to Shin Bet

Spotlight

The Horn of Africa is seen on a map (illustrative)

Horn of Africa growing increasingly important in Middle East power plays

ANALYSIS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the IDF's 192nd pilot course graduation ceremony.

Netanyahu seeking electoral stalemate, new elections to stay in power, former adviser says

View of the Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv on August 26, 2021.

Israeli think tank urges tougher measures against Turkish consulate, limiting diplomatic presence

Defense firm Elbit Systems announced new $100 million contracts with the Defense Ministry to develop advanced digitization capabilities for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). February 9.

Battlefield dominance will belong to the side that owns the operating layer - opinion

OPINION

AI explains: Why wasn't Clavicular arrested upon entry to Israel after singing 'Heil Hitler?'

US influencer Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, sparked controversy after visiting Israel, visiting Tel Aviv clubs, and speaking with PM adviser Topaz Luk.

Clavicular walks the runway during the 424 Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France.

Clavicular's Tel Aviv visit causes rift among pro-Israel influencers over record of antisemitism

'Talk about the good I'm doing': Clavicular leaves interview after asked about antisemitic incident

Braden Eric Peters, better known as Clavicular, during his visit to Israel.

PEN America president resigns after report warns of threats to Jewish, Israeli authors

Dinaw Mengestu attends the PEN America 2026 Spring Literary Gala at American Museum of Natural History on May 14, 2026 in New York City.

Former US Vice President Mike Pence denounces alleged arson of Israeli flag in his Indiana hometown

Oil prices surge more than 3% as US-Iran strikes fuel Hormuz fear

"The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade. Iran does not control it," CENTCOM said following its strikes on dozens of Iranian targets.

US and Iranian flags, 3D printed oil barrels and rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

Fmr. Iranian president under house arrest after regime uncovers ties to Israel, Mossad

REPORT

Hamas documents reveal: Sinwar expected Israel to use nuclear weapons in response to October 7

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on a metal foundry in Gaza City, July 12, 2026.

Hamas's Yahya Sinwar welcomed apocalyptic nuclear war if it meant destroying Israel

ANALYSIS
Iran's former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reads his statement while attending a press center after registering as a candidate for June 18, presidential elections, in the Iranian Interior Ministry building on May 12, 2021 in Tehran, Iran.

Why is the Mossad-Ahmadinejad meeting's dirty laundry being aired now?

ANALYSIS

A second failure? Israel's delay of an October 7 investigation is unacceptable

EDITORIAL

The failures of October 7 were not limited to one unit, a command post, an intelligence assessment, the border fence, or a ministerial decision.

Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

Getting to the heart of the Ro Khanna incident

ANALYSIS

Coming full circle: Luxury watch belonging to Chabad rebbes found by hasidic children in Lyubavichi

Antique pocket watch and ruble coins discovered by Chabad summer camp kids in the town of Lyubavichi, Russia, July 12, 2026.
ANALYSIS

Why the Houthis and Saudi Arabia may come to blows

Houthi supporters hold up weapons as they demonstrate against airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport, in Sanaa, Yemen July 13, 2026.
ANALYSIS

Hezbollah’s rock-cut tunnels under Beaufort Castle expose decades of UNIFIL failure

US uses one‑way attack sea drones against Iran for first time, CENTCOM says

CENTCOM says US forces struck Iranian air defenses, radars and boats using one‑way sea drones, marking their first deployment in the war.

Saronic's Corsair USV is described as “capable of operating at ranges over 1,000 nautical miles and can support 1,000-pound payloads."

Israeli startup raises $36 million to build world's first ‘Iron Dome for drone swarms’

ANALYSIS

Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

Chinese Navy's nuclear-powered submarine Long March 11 takes part in a naval parade off the eastern port city of Qingdao, to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, China, April 23, 2019.

China’s missile test shows the defense‑tech race is now about networks, not platforms

OPINION
Volkswagen had previously slated the plant to close in 2027, though the company is now in talks with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to retool the plant and produce components for the "Iron Dome" missile defence system. The shift would save the factory's 2,300 jobs.

Qatar vetoes Volkswagen deal with Israeli defense company Rafael in Germany

REPORT

Church of England votes in favor of text calling Israel a ‘colonial enterprise built on racism’

On Sunday, it debated Motion GS 2451A, 'Standing in solidarity for a just peace in Israel and Palestine', brought by the Carlisle Diocesan.

Archbishop Sarah Mullally addresses the Church of England General Synod at The Church House on February 10, 2026 in London, England; illustrative

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile attack launched in retaliation for earlier strikes on Sana'a

Another Graham Platner potential replacement now says Israel committed genocide in Gaza

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows speaks during a May Day rally organized by unions outside City Hall in Portland, Maine, on May 1, 2026.

Peace in Ukraine is unlikely to be reached before winter, Polish PM says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a bilateral meeting on February 5, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Gov't tries to speed up US-Israel MoU talks as clock runs down on current Congress

A US Air Force B-1b heavy bomber was escorted by an IAF F-15 fighter jet above Israeli airspace on October 30, 2021

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A summer of new beginnings

Making aliyah was a lifelong dream: Alex and Arielle Sabol with children Romi and Libi, from Brooklyn, NY.

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.

'There is no ceasefire in cyberspace': Ex-8200 officer on Israel's invisible war with Iran

WATCH

Julia Kogan Ehrlich, a cybersecurity executive and former IDF intelligence officer, says the war with Iran did not end in June. It simply moved to a battlefield most Israelis never see.

Iran's cyber war on Israel never stopped: Julia Kogan Ehrlich shares her expertise on the JPost sits down with podcast.

EU expands Russia sanctions over cybercrime, surveillance and rights abuses

Empowering olim and international investors to build their future in Israel

ADI Capital CEO Dov Wiener and Avi Samuels, Chairman and Partner

Israel, Paybox launch Jerusalem's first municipal wallet in push to digitalize taxes, payments

Digital Payment.
OPINION

Israel’s energy blind spot

ByGABRIEL MITCHELL

European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

The vast majority - more than 9,000 - were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO.

Smoke billows from a wildfire that has been ravaging mountain vegetation for several days, amid a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, at sunset near Die in the Drome department, France, July 9, 2026.

A hotter Europe needs Israeli science

OPINION

ZAKA deploys team to aid Venezuela in search-and-rescue, distribute supplies, assess land

A combine harvesting machine in the Hula Valley. The research provides an important missing link among road traffic emissions, soil contamination, and food production.

Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds

STUDY
Sea turtle rescued from fishing lines off the coast of Caesarea.

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

‘Direct danger to Israel’s health’: Medical schools deans fight bill pushing for gender segregation

The proposed bill “is a direct danger to the health of the citizens of Israel,” the deans wrote in a public letter shared on Monday.

Doctors at BGU’s Medical School, Assuta Ashdod (Illustrative).

Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds

STUDY

Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen

INTERVIEW

Captain Belaga focused on leading Israel’s basketball U20s at Euros

OPINION

Israel’s anti-fragile answer to a world in crisis

ByNOAM BEDEIN

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

FEATURE

As Nefesh B’Nefesh opens its 2026 summer aliyah season, several hundred North American families gather in a synagogue garden, most of them still mid-move and none of them turning back.

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

Tali Mekere: A first-generation engineer's path to success from Ethiopia to Netanya

‘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.

Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah

Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer speaks to individuals at an aliyah event.

Elbit plans to hire 2,000 new employees, ending 2026 with 4,000 new hires, CEO Machlis says

View of Elbit Systems offices in Jerusalem on December 3, 2024.

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

Tzarfati Shimon Group is launching Phase B of the Luria Project in Moradot Arnona, one of Jerusalem's newest and most sought-after neighborhoods.

Luria Project, Jerusalem Moradot Arnona.

Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design

An ultra-luxury Jerusalem icon

Shponder & Fadlon Project.

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

The INFINITY Project.

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

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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   

Elisha Wiesel, Elie Wiesel's son, keeps his father's leagcy and memory alive

Elie Wiesel's son rejects Rahm Emanuel's 'pariah' verdict on Israel

Regional instability continues as Gulf states remain on alert for Iran attacks

'There is no ceasefire in cyberspace': Ex-8200 officer on Israel's invisible war with Iran

US Politics   

US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) hugs is sister Darline Graham Nordone on stage as he announces his candidacy for United States President during an outdoor event for supporters on June 1, 2015; illustrative

South Carolina Governor appoints sister of Lindsey Graham as interim senator

Lindsey Graham’s death leaves a void in US support for Israel and Ukraine

Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence on hospitalization, missing Senate floor votes

Diaspora   

Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones, Countess of Wessex depart from Gibraltar airport on board a civil plane on June 13, 2012; illustrative.

Gibraltar names airport for Jewish political trailblazer who was first-ever mayor, chief minister

Israel’s elections trigger mad dash for scarce plane tickets for Israelis abroad

Chabad couple turns a small dream into Iceland's historic first Jewish cultural center

Judaism   

IT ALL comes back to the question of identity.

Parashat Matot-Masei: Don’t borrow identity

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Parashat Matot-Masei: Slow and steady

Christian World   

A faithful receives a blessing in front of the traditionalist Catholic Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) in Econe, Switzerland, July 2, 2026.

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

Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp

Food   

KIDS FROM GONEN cooking together with Chef Ran.

Nourishing the North: JNF-USA's culinary school opens with a mission beyond food

Tea Bar: How to tell it’s summer in Jerusalem

Azia 19: Unique Japanese food in Jerusalem

Archaeology   

Sheep grazing near Stonehenge.

Ancient structure near Stonehenge may have inspired its solstice alignment, archaeologists say

Ancient tablet found at Roman fort in Netherlands bears Greek curse against enemies

Mudbrick Byzantine city unearthed during excavations at Egypt's western desert oasis

Science   

TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, is shown in this conceptual illustration obtained by Reuters on March 28, 2018.

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

AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find

Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet

Culture   

Many pictures combine abstract designs with more conventional figures.

‘Feelings in Between’: Autistic artists challenge stereotypes in new Jerusalem exhibition

Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres

Designs on Jerusalem: Hansen House hosts event devoted to everyday aesthetics around us

History   

Antique pocket watch and ruble coins discovered by Chabad summer camp kids in the town of Lyubavichi, Russia, July 12, 2026.

Coming full circle: Luxury watch belonging to Chabad rebbes found by hasidic children in Lyubavichi

'Jewish, Christian and Islamic Traditions': Jerusalem and its names

Herzl and American Jews: The untold story of a Zionist bond that changed history

OMG   

Clavicular is seen outside 424 during Day One of Paris Fashion Week - Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France.

IDF reprimands TikTok admin for appearing on Clavicular’s stream, demotes her to cook

'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernandez makes professional soccer debut

Pink Friday on Wall Street: Nicki Minaj joins Trump for White House lunch as Trump Accounts launch

Consumerism   

Project courtesy of Buchhalter Studio for Architecture and Interior Design.

Open skies: How the skylight became the new luxury element in designed homes

Will we get a clamshell iPhone? Apple has not yet made a final decision

Ariston expands the scope of solar collector production in Israel

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