Navy rebuilds Gaza coastal defense into 'Iron Wall' after October 7 failures

An Israeli Navy patrol boat sails off the coast of Haifa, as seen from Haifa beach, May 26, 2026.

Houthi strikes cause Mocha Port closure, Iran clashes with Qatar, Kuwait over reported kidnappings

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Mali, Liel Yahalomi's AI search history helped authorities track them down in Argentina

REPORT
Israeli Embassy in Vienna published an infographic asking for assistance in locating two Israelis last seen in Austria, August 2026.
IDF soldiers in the village of Kusra, south of Nablus, West Bank, on August 14, 2026.

IDF diverts forces from Palestinian terror arrests to rising settler violence in West Bank

REPORT
Explosion of infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side. August 10, 2026.

IDF kills senior Hezbollah commander in latest round of Lebanon strikes after ceasefire violations

August disguised as fall: Thunderstorms, extreme heatwave expected as Israel nears end of summer

ALMOG OZERI

Israeli scientists make plants produce milk protein, paving way for cow-free dairy

STUDY
Israeli women take part at a Mass Breastfeeding as they gathered at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on March 18, 2016, the idea  was to promote women's right to breastfeeding their babies in public, March 18, 2016. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90

Israel's human milk bank tripled activity after October 7, helping feed wartime babies

STUDY
The minister of national security Itamar Ben-Gvir

Eight Likud ministers, MKs, have asked to join Otzma Yehudit party, Itamar Ben-Gvir claims

Yoav Segalovitz, former deputy public security minister attends Internal security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on November 8, 2021

Segalovitz key to legitimizing Ra'am party in upcoming Knesset elections

ANALYSIS
A fighter jet fly during a military exercise called Fidayeen of Hareem Velayat in Isfahan, Iran, in this picture obtained on July 24, 2023.

Iran disputes Qatar, Kuwait accounts of captured Iranian personnel, demands to investigate

ILLUSTRATIVE: Firefighters and law enforcement work at the site of an explosion at a residential block of flats following a drone hit close to the border with Ukraine, in Galati, Romania, May 29, 2026.

NATO fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone that illegally entered Romanian airspace

The war for Israel’s home

Erez Winner, chairman of HaBithchonistim

Two toddlers rushed to emergency room after eating chocolate spiked with hallucinogenic mushrooms

The right choice. Chocolate

Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete

National Transport Infrastructure Company deploys AI-based adaptive traffic lights across Israel

 Traffic light displaying green.

Haymanot Kasau's parents demand equal resources after missing mother, daughter found in one week

Supporters of missing girl Haimanot Kassau seen at the end of Tisha B’Av, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, July 23, 2026.

Police request public's help in locating 16-year-old Acre teen last seen in July

Alham Tamimi.

The Sbarro bomber’s American saga: Ahlam Tamimi escaped Israel - US failed to bring her to justice

FEATURE
A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.

Israel cannot wait forever for peace as Iran rapidly rebuilds its missile program

EDITORIAL
Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gestures as he attends a press conference at Trump National Golf Club, in Bedminster, New Jersey, US, August 15, 2024.

US to warn partners they must pick sides in artificial intelligence race with China

A woman walks past a mural depicting Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran in August.

Why Iran’s threat keeps haunting the Middle East - and how to finally break the cycle

OPINION

Bronx man arrested, charged with hate crimes after disrupting NYC synagogue services

New York Police Department officers stand guard at Central Synagogue in New York, US, December 11, 2019.

Attacker convicted in 2024 antisemitic hate crime at DePaul sentenced to nearly two years in prison

Rashida Tlaib rally canceled at Florida venue after lawmaker calls event ‘anti-Jew’

US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib delivers remarks at the opening plenary session of the National Association of the Advancement for Colored People's annual convention in Detroit, Michigan, US. July 22, 2019.

Philadelphia Jewish museum vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, third attack in nearly a year

 Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, March 16, 2024

French man allegedly pulls knife on Israeli tourist in Australia, denied bail by Cairns court

USS Abraham Lincoln's supply issues stem from Iran's Bahrain naval base attacks

REPORT
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts U.S. blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz on April 16, 2026 in the Arabian Sea.

IDF strikes Hezbollah command center after attack seriously wounds three soldiers in s. Lebanon

REPORT

Senior Hamas delegation to arrive in Cairo to discuss 'key issues' in Gaza Board of Peace deal

US President Donald Trump reacts as he speaks to the media with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent behind him, on the day of a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a 'territory of the United States'

A replica of an Iranian air force F-4 Phantom fighter aircraft is displayed before traffic along a city square in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026.

Qatar denies holding Iranian military pilots captive, says search teams found remains of one

Could an Ethiopian Israeli become prime minister, president, or chief rabbi?

OPINION
REUVEN WABASHAT, Israel’s chief rabbi of the Ethiopian community, is seen in Jerusalem in 2018.

The Muslim Brotherhood is quietly invading Europe, hollowing out Western democracy

OPINION
OPINION

The best person for the role

Education Minister Yoav Kisch, August 31, 2025.
ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
OPINION

Why there is no 'Palestine'

REAL PRIORITY: The PLO’s original charter demanded the whole of Israel.
ByMICHAEL FREUND
OPINION

Jon Ossoff broke faith with Israel - and lost his Jewish supporters in Georgia

ByDAVID ZALIK

American defense start-up launches new Anthem cruise missile in Morocco military test

US and Morocco defense industry partners prepare a cruise missile for a live-fire demonstration at the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center, August 5, 2026.

Ondas wins Defense Ministry tender for next generation attack drones

REPORT

Cyprus ramping up pressure on Tel Aviv while eyeing Israel’s Merkava tanks for its military

 Yoni Heilbronn: 'It's every man for himself'

'Whether you like it or not': The Israeli VC on who's really buying Israeli tech

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

Elbit Systems order backlog hits $32 billion amid global defense boom

Israeli aid delegation begins work in Colombia following deadly earthquake

IDF Home Front Command forces operating at impact sites in Cali, Colombia, August 14, 2026.

North Korea, Russia reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day, as Kim sends Putin more troops

Steve Witkoff's grandson born on 15th anniversary of son Andrew's death

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, during the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 6, 2026; illustrative.

Jason Arday, professor at center of Cambridge plagiarism scandal, found dead at 41

A person walks past Jesus College, where black academic Jason Arday was a Fellow, at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, eastern England on August 15, 2026.

At least 10 injured, 12 killed after Polish bus overturned into ditch in Hungary

Cars are driving on the M3 motorway on March 6, 2025, close to Budapest.

Inside the student fund backing tomorrow's entrepreneurs

Cactus Capital Winners

One year after Milei’s Genesis Prize, the Isaac Accords are forging a pro-Israel network across LA

David Hatchwell, selection committee chairman, The Genesis Prize Foundation (L); President Milei; and Josh Reinstein, president of the Israel Allies Foundation, at Chairman’s Conference, Brazil 2026.

Tel Aviv University plans to rename Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences

View of the Tel Aviv University campus

Financial education program for soldiers in need launched by IDF, Bank of Israel, nonprofits

Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Amir Yaron with members of the IDF Manpower Directorate launching the consumer and financial guidance program for IDF soldiers in need, August 12, 2026.

Israeli venture firm Team8 raises $365m. to invest in AI-native start-ups

Summer demand pushes prices up 0.3%, including rent, transportation costs, statistics bureau says

Housing Market.

Your Taxes: Is a hotel a real estate play in Israel?

182 rooms, including 37 rooms with private pools. NYX Dead Sea Hotel

Your Investments: Justice and successful finance are achieved through following the process

Indonesia earthquake leads to thousands evacuated, at least 51 killed, roads blocked

A person walks near a heavily-damaged house after an earthquake felt in Nanga Mbaur village, East Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 16, 2026.

Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions

Over 40,000 face 'life-threatening' conditions without power as Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii

Rescuers work as search and rescue operations are under way at the site of the destroyed Cantabria building, following the earthquake in Cali, Colombia, August 15, 2026.

Rescue teams race clock in Colombia as earthquake death toll nears 300

Rescuers inspect a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port following an earthquake in Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 15, 2026.

At least 38 killed, after magnitude 7.7 earthquake, strong aftershocks shake Indonesia

Israeli isolated in hospital while being tested for suspected Ebola symptoms after visiting DRC

Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, southern Israel, March 30, 2026.

Patient held in isolation in Soroka Hospital tests negative for Ebola after returning from DRC

Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot, cites autism diagnoses

Australia to vaccinate vulnerable native birds against bird flu following New Zealand's lead

Taylor Farms recalls salsa, guacamole over salmonella risk, weeks after cyclosporiasis concerns

Australian lawyer makes aliyah just before October 7, quits job to launch babywear brand

MIRIAM AGRANAT with a collectible Tiftaf onesie.

‘My form of Zionism’: Jerusalem nonprofit helps new olim build businesses in Israel

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OPINION

How a Connecticut Torah scroll traveled 50 years, and thousands of miles, to make aliyah

The sefer torah.
ByBARBARA SOFER

Twenty-four years of new olim: Nefesh B'Nefesh welcomes its 100,000th immigrant to Israel

The Douglas family, including Nefesh B'Nefesh's 100,000th olah, celebrate their immigration to Israel, August 2026.

Birthright Israel launches project to build gardens for Druze town two years after Hezbollah strike

Birthright Israel volunteers in Majdal Shams.

Midtown Jerusalem by Israel Canada: A premier living, retail & leisure hub

Israel Canada invites you to experience life at MIDTOWN JERUSALEM. A prestigious complex that combines residential living, retail, leisure, and a prime location.Renderings are provided for illustration purposes only.

An ultra-luxury Jerusalem icon

Everything on a grand scale. Except the price

Luria Project, Jerusalem Moradot Arnona.

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

Shponder & Fadlon Project.

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

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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   

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   

Supporters of missing girl Haimanot Kassau seen at the end of Tisha B’Av, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, July 23, 2026.

Kasau family demand resources as missing mother and daughter are found in one week

IDF strikes Hamas cell in Khan Yunis as gag order hits Vienna disappearance probe

Gazans steal pipes from Yellow Line, IDF reacts too slowly

US Politics   

Democratic Senate candidate, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan speaks during a get out the vote event at the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office on Aug. 8, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Minnesota’s Democratic nominee is an Israel critic, but she is not El-Sayed 2.0

'Profoundly corrupt': Trump faces lawsuit after selling early access to Truth Social posts

Trump administration set to spend $900 million on White House construction projects

Diaspora   

A wildfire burns in a canyon near Asomatos village on the island of Crete, Greece, July 30, 2026.

Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete

Mali, Liel Yahalomi's AI search history helped authorities track them down in Argentina

ZAKA volunteers open temporary clinic amid search and rescue operations after Colombia earthquake

Judaism   

‘MAN IS like the tree of the field.’

What is the connection between Zionism and planting trees in Israel?

Parashat Shoftim: Wholehearted – and well

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Christian World   

Theodor Herzl in Palestine. November 1898. Photography by David Wolffsohn. (Photo by Imagno/Getty Images) [Theodor Herzl in Palaestina. Anfang November 1898.

For Zion’s Sake: Why two Catholic theologians are taking a stand for Israel

Christian Zionists ignore reality of West Bank living, Palestinian Christian leaders say

Many Christian Arabs proud to be part of Israeli society, ambassador to Christian World says

Food   

Food at the Tandoori restaurant in Tel Aviv.

Tandoori: Restaurant moves near Tel Aviv beach, bringing sea breeze to the spice

Wine Talk: Salute the wine ambassadors

In the kitchen with Henny: Road-trip ready meals for kids

Archaeology   

Upton Lovell Shaman exhibit at the Wiltshire Museum.

‘Smoking gun evidence’: Bronze Age shaman long thought to be male revealed to be female goldworker

Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers, trained with weapons, controversial study claims

Deity-inscribed tombstones, sarcophagi unearthed at ancient Egyptian burial site

Science   

 OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024

AI agent caught creating fake online identities during OpenAI, Anthropic model security evaluations

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage to crash into Moon at seven times the speed of sound

Prehistoric people in Eurasia, North America specifically hunted female mammoths, new study shows

Culture   

Photo of a screening at Yehi'am Fortress National Park/Courtesy of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

'Summer at the Movies' program brings family, films, and fun to Israel's national parks

'Megillat Yerushalyim': Israeli artist Rachel Kainy is turning Jerusalem into a living scroll

What to watch this week: 'Operation Thunderbolt,' 'Jurassic Park,' and Israeli classics

History   

BIELSKI partisans and families. Lazar Engles stands third from the left.

'Our Partisan Kingdom' and 'Written in a Barn': Holocaust survival up close and personal

'Children of Abraham': Over a millennium of Jewish-Muslim relations

The Sbarro bomber’s American saga: Ahlam Tamimi escaped Israel - US failed to bring her to justice

OMG   

A pilote on the flight deck in the Airbus A350X WB passenger plane as he stands on the tarmac at Munich Airport during a presentation of the new plane by Airbus officials on February 27, 2015; illustrative.

Catch him if you can: Ex-flight attendant pleads guilty to posing as pilot for nearly five years

Surf’s pup: Some 20 dogs make a splash at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in California

Fabulous felines: Celebrating the beloved cats of the 'Post' for International Cat Day

Travel   

Haifa Airport.

900 new parking spots: Haifa Airport prepares for surge in passenger numbers

The Norman: A high-end, quiet corner of Tel Aviv

Following Rabbi Kook’s footsteps through Latvia and Lithuania to the roots of religious Zionism

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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