Israel 'took the land' from Palestinians, has 'ceded moral ground,' Obama tells Belfast crowd

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.

Loud blasts heard at Yemen's presidental palace, Iran warns Hezbollah of US strike risk

Live Updates

Genocide accusations against Israel are 'despicable lie,' Knesset Speaker Ohana says

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaks at the Council of Europe, October 15, 2026.
Palestinian boys and men chant and carry a Hamas flag during the funeral procession for commanders Izz al-Din al-Beik and Mohannad Abu al-Foul in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on September 29, 2026.

As airstrikes in Gaza continue, support for 'armed resistance' grows, Hamas popularity drops

POLL
Houthi control around Bab el-Mandeb gives Iran-aligned forces leverage over a second major maritime choke point, opposite the Strait of Hormuz on the other side of the Arabian Peninsula. A Yemeni government army officer gestures as he rides a boat in Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2.

Yemen’s government needs weapons, but they can’t come from the US or Israel, expert tells 'Post'

OPINION

He was just a plumber. Then he helped save a plane full of passengers

ByMIKE EVANS
 HEZBOLLAH MEMBERS take part in a military exercise during a media tour organized for the occasion of Resistance and Liberation Day, in Aaramta, Lebanon, last month.

Iran warned Hezbollah to prepare for war as it expects US strikes soon, diplomats tell 'Post'

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

Israel ended Iran war with more interceptors than it started with, Rafael CEO says

EXCLUSIVE
Britain's Green Party leader Zack Polanski attends a Green Party conference in Brighton, Britain, October 2, 2026.

The UK's Green Party declare Zionism racism, exposing their double standards

OPINION
A pro-Palestinian demostration during a World Cup game in Toronto, Canada. Ilustrative.

Canadian authorities arrest two suspects of anti-Israel incidents, assaults in Edmonton, Toronto

ILLUSTRATIVE: Visitors observe the Iranian Ministry of Defense’s display featuring the Shahed 136 drone during the 13th edition of Iraq’s Defense, Security, and Cybersecurity Exhibition (IQDEX) in Baghdad, Iraq April 19, 2025.

Israel received Iranian, Russian weapons in secret transfer from Ukraine, fmr. ambassador says

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.

US cities, counties mark October 7 as Day of Remembrance three years after Hamas massacre

Hamas will be destroyed within 18 months of becoming PM, Eisenkot pledges

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot give press briefing at Gaza border, October 15, 2026.

Ben-Gvir accuses Netanyahu of planning to oust him, form unity gov't with Eisenkot

Can the new Haredi Public party change the rules on military service, women in politics?

Haredi Public chairman and Deputy Mayor of Beit Shemesh Moti Leitner.

No minority government, no Netanyahu: Liberman sets coalition red lines ahead of elections

Yisrael Beytenu's chairman Avigdor Liberman.

Netanyahu's dilemma: War with Iran might hand election win to Eisenkot, sources say

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Why American doctors travel to Israel for Magen David Adom training

Participants in a previous Magen David Adom International Seminar on Emergency Response visit the Western Wall, Jerusalem

Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Pakistan, PA leave Baku conference when Herzog spoke, but Qatari Emir stayed

President Isaac Herzog at Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku.

Why Azerbaijan, Bahrain's Baku meetings with President Herzog are important

ANALYSIS

'Do not test us': Netanyahu touts new 'massive' eastern border wall, defense plans

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and the PM's Military Secretary, Maj.-Gen. Guy Markizeno visit the eastern security wall, October 15, 2026.
OPINION

After Oct. 7, Israel’s border communities need long-term philanthropy

THE ENTRANCE to Kibbutz Kissufim.
ByTIRA-EL COHEN

Netanyahu reveals direct call with Syrian President Sharaa, claims he stopped Druze massacres

Illustrative: An Iranian woman member of the Basij militia's Ashura battalion takes part in a military parade to mark the national Basij week at a military base of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards in northeastern Tehran on November 25, 2008.

Basij female unit commander assassinated in latest attack targeting Iranian armed forces

A member of Basij paramilitary forces attends a rally in support of Palestinians, in Tehran, Iran, October 13, 2023; illustrative.

Iran facing growing insurgency in separatist, largely Sunni, Sistan-Balochistan region

ANALYSIS
 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu vs Bar: Who called who is fascinating, but both ignored the writing on the wall

ANALYSIS
Former US vice president Kamala Harris speaks at the third annual SHE LEADS Conference at SLS Hotel on September 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Kamala Harris criticizes Biden administration's failure to curb Israel's conduct during Gaza war

Trump antisemitism official to visit Michigan synagogue weeks before midterms, backed by ZOA

Leo James Terrell speaks during a reception honouring Black History Month, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 20, 2025

German court sentences two for plotting to kill leader of German Jewish community for Iran

Wikipedia left biased edits on Israel, Hamas, and Zionism pages intact despite bans, ADL finds

Wikipedia website and logo.

Dublin hotel cancels 70 rooms booked for antisemitism conference delegates

The River Liffey flowing belowe O'Connell Bridge in the city centre on October 31, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland.

Jewish teachers cancel Italy trip over ‘antisemitic pressure’

Judge blocks sanctions against two US-based human rights orgs. over working with ICC against Israel

People stand outside the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands.

US Space Force electromagnetic weapons played key role in Venezuela, Iran operations

REPORT
REPORT

'Mother of all bombs': Potential US strike plans for Iran include largest non-nuclear weapon

Hezbollah commemorates second anniversary of Nasrallah's killing in Beirut's southern suburbs Sunday, 27th September 2026

Why would Hezbollah admit its explosives were smuggled into Lebanon?

ANALYSIS
Private jet takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026; Illustrative.

Passengers of Egyptian aircraft that landed in Israel before October 7 were businessmen

REPORT

Saudi Arabia could help unlock the next phase of Trump's Gaza plan

OPINION
US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman look at portraits at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" in the Colonnade at the White House in Washington, DC, November 18, 2025.

Dollar-shekel exchange rate reaches NIS 3.1 for first time since April's strengthening round

Investing in Israel's immigrants: New VC firm offers olim up to $500k. in funding for startups

Welcoming new olim to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport, September 14, 2026.
ANALYSIS

Could Israeli technology aid Saudi Arabia's struggles to stop Houthi missile attacks?

 In this handout screengrab released by the Houthi group Media Center on September 16, 2024, Yemen's Houthi group shows the firing of the so-called surface-to-surface “hypersonic ballistic missile.”
OPINION

Europe distinguishes Iranians from Iran. Why not Israelis from Israel?

BySHARON PARDO

Israel confirms purchase of 12 Apache 'Echo' helicopters in major Boeing defense deal

An Israeli Apache military helicopter flies over Gaza, as seen from Israel September 16, 2025.

Are US, Israel racing to deploy space-based lasers or orbital weapons first?

ANALYSIS

IAI, SIG SAUER test Israeli drone armed with machine gun in live-fire trial

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a ceremony marking the return to the former settlement of Ganim in the northern West Bank, which was evacuated in 2005 as part of Israel’s Disengagement Plan, August 13, 2026.

Katz moves to ban fiber-optic, SIM-operated drones from Israeli airspace amid growing threats

Skapion's counter-drone swarm interceptor system

Skapion set for autonomous counter-swarm live-fire test

China will keep speaking up for Palestinian cause, supports two-state solution, FM Wang Yi says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives to speak with the media at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, May 26, 2026

Military execution of Foot Hood gunman will not be livestreamed, Trump says

Maduro and wife deny new US torture conspiracy charges, face at least 50 years if convicted

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, flanked by his wife Cilia Flores and Delcy Rodriguez, pictured in May 2018.

Zelensky says Ukraine's patience has run out as Kyiv strikes Russian refinery despite US pressure

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media in the Chernihiv region, Ukraine, October 8, 2026.
REPORT

Texas A-G, Senate candidate Paxton partied in Dubai with his mistress, two federal fugitive

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Capitol Hill, in Washington Thursday, 4th June 2026

Acting CEO of Mekorot development & enterprise: Understanding the problem key to finding solutions

Barak Graber, Acting CEO, Mekorot Development & Enterprises

From forensic evidence to global accountability: Families demand the world hear the truth of Oct. 7

Jonathan Riss, Managing Director of the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, welcomes guests to the Forensic Symposium on Tuesday

A place in Israel

Connecting buyers, properties and professionals to simplify the journey to an Israeli home.

Online ads helped deliver Israeli spyware to devices visiting Al Jazeera, 120,000 websites

VISUAL DEPICTION OF A HACKER

Israel's economic future at risk as productivity falls behind G7 nations, report warns

LinkedIn unveils ranking of best Israeli startups of 2026, with cybersecurity, AI firms leading

LinkedIn logo (illustrative).

Israel-US commercial relations strengthen after 80 organizations sign MoU to improve bilateral ties

Pictures from the MIBA event announcing the US-Israel Innovation Exchange (USIIE).

Ukraine's Starshield functionality in motion has been restored, source says

Israeli expat recounts destruction, home collapse in magnitude 7.7 Panama earthquake

This view shows a collapsed building and damaged cars after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the country, in Penonome, Panama, on October 9, 2026.

Shipping through the Panama Canal remains uninterrupted after country hit by a 7.7 mag. earthquake

Attacks on oil infrastructure endangering marine life in Persian Gulf, research finds

Ships by the Eilat port, Red Sea, on January 03, 2024.

Eilat records first rain of year as authorities issue flash flooding warning in Dead Sea region

People walk past damaged houses following deadly flash floods and a mudslide in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 21, 2026.

Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, no casualties, five missing

Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says

 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.

US Army urges adoption of Israeli battlefield medicine as IDF cuts casualty deaths by half

REPORT

Yemen fighting overwhelms hospitals, cuts aid to 800,000 people, relief agencies say

Schneider Children's Medical Center established a program for children facing school anxiety

INTERVIEW

Combating Israel's 'brain drain': Inside Hebrew University's new medical education center

Cara Nachshon: The grandma with a red nose in her pocket

CARA & TONY NACHSHON surrounded by their children at a family dinner.

Moving stories, worrying numbers: Behind the wave of immigration from North America

FEATURE
INTERVIEW

Israel medical school grad inspired to return after Oct. 7, this time with a husband and kids

THE FAMILY enjoys a dip.

Aliyah Minister urges Israel to prepare for wave of French immigrants as student protests intensify

Demonstrators hold lit flares behind a banner reading AUTODEFENSE Lyceenne, amid smoke and flags. Grenoble, Isere, France, October 6, 2026.
INTERVIEW

From Australian judge to Israeli tour guide: David Parry's aliyah journey

JUDGE-TURNED-TOUR GUIDE: David Parry.

Where the sea meets sophistication

Architecture: Yashar Architects

Make your Jerusalem aliyah dream come true! The Crown in Mekor Chaim 55

WATCH

Selichot above Jerusalem: An evening of music, reflection and connection

Image for illustration purposes only.

In the middle of the triangle

The New Talpiot project.

‘New Talpiot’: A global community in one of Jerusalem’s most sought-after locations

All JPost Conferences   

The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference returns to Jerusalem

Diplomatic Conference

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

Conference   

Bini Zomer, GM for Corporate Affairs & Joint Ventures at Chevron Mediterranean Limited

Chevron’s GM for Corporate Affairs and Joint Ventures at Jpost Diplomatic Conference

“Let's tell the incredible story of this place”

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   

US military officers stand near US Air Force planes, which were used to evacuate people from Afghanistan, at Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, September 4, 2021.

US military weighs 'Mother of All Bombs' for Iran strikes as Eisenkot vows to destroy Hamas

Israelis and Diaspora Jews are donating more since Oct. 7, says JGive founder

Deri issues haredi draft law ultimatum as Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia

US Politics   

Agents of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) work at the entrance of the residence of US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), after US authorities conducted a raid as part of an ongoing investigation by the Justice Department, in Washington, DC, US, October 12, 2026.

Federal judge limits search of Ilhan Omar's documents due to Congress constitutional protections

Trump antisemitism official to visit Michigan synagogue weeks before midterms, backed by ZOA

Katie Zacharia claims to be a lawyer. Was she ever actually licensed?

Diaspora   

A Morocco's fan waves a flag ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026; illustrative

Morocco opens first state-funded museum dedicated to Jewish culture in Arab world

New commission aims to put American Jewish museum under Smithsonian network

Jewish American history museum moves closer to joining Smithsonian amid political tensions

Judaism   

Let us ensure we do not let this election divide us. Pictured: Dismantling a sukkah in Ashdod, Oct. 5.

Jonathan and David: When elections turn friends into enemies

'Echoes of Rashi': Exploring R. Shlomo Yitzhaki's ideas and their relevance today

Parashat Bereishit: The world of water

Christian World   

 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.

Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says

Friends of Zion says October 7 broadcast reached 250 million in 176 countries

Christian tourists buy West Bank settlement goods in protest of European trade restrictions

Food   

Food is prepared at Chentro Kosher in Hadera.

Chentro Kosher: New Hadera joint offers a fresh take on the classic burger

In the Kitchen with Henny: Five recipes with five ingredients or less

Wine talk: All’s well that ends well

Archaeology   

Inside the medieval heating system found in Basel, Switzerland, October 9, 2026.

Archaeologists unearth medieval convent’s heating system during renovations in Switzerland

Israel unearths 2,000-year-old section of Jerusalem aqueduct that brought water to Temple Mount

WWII air-raid shelter buried beneath German playground rediscovered during construction work

Science   

Sheep and goats during their transfer from summer pastures to winter pastures, near Pribram, Czech Republic, November 7, 2025; illustrative.

Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts

Two out of three 2026 Nobel Medicine laureates were recognized with Technion's Harvey Prize in 2016

SpaceX's Starship engine failure could cause problem for NASA's 2028 moon mission objectives

Culture   

GOLAZIN ARDESTANI attends the Haifa festival this week.

Iranian singer Gola brings message of hope to Haifa International Film Festival

Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret

Not sheepish: Israel Museum reveals a different side of Menashe Kadishman’s art

History   

Former hostage arrives in Sheba Medical Center, two years after being captured by Hamas,on October 13, 2025.

On This Day: Final living hostages return from Gaza, as Trump addresses Knesset following ceasefire

Over 50 years later, Saul Bellow’s Israel observations remain strikingly relevant

On this day: US, Britain strike Afghanistan over September 11 attacks, kickstart War on Terror

OMG   

Actor Selma Blair attends Variety’s 2026 Power of Women: Los Angeles event in Beverly Hills, California, US September 23, 2026.

Actor Selma Blair arrested, accused of abusing flight attendants

Former England soccer star Wayne Rooney says grandma was Polish Jew during Auschwitz visit

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts amid legal troubles

Travel   

The Chicken Coop House in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem opens its doors: Free Open House tours this month

Coffee, culture, and conversation: Exploring Bedouin life in the Galilee

Arkia cancels long-awaited direct route to Tokyo

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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