Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard' tonight, threatens to take Kharg Island soon

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, June 8, 2026.

Trump set to strike Iran, take Kharg Island 'soon,' IED explosion wounds two IDF soldiers

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IRGC general threatens to 'turn entire region into hell' if Strait of Hormuz destabilized

 Seyyed Hossein Mousavi Eftekhari, known as Majid Mousavi, is a brigadier general in the IRGC who was appointed commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force on June 13, 2025.
A MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defiance Systems) missile is detonated along the shore facing the Firing Range, east of the Libyan capital Tripoli, on December 11, 2011. A top U.S. official said that a team of U.S. and Libyan bomb-disposal specialists has secured about 5,000 surface-to-air missiles.

US sanctions thirteen individuals, entities linked with Iran IRGC's missile procurement network

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026

Trump administration forces Colombian president to cancel planned meeting with Mamdani

REPORT

Israel set to approve funding plan for 61 West Bank settlements

Protesters and counter protesters hold flags during a protest outside the screening of the documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" about the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 10, 2025.

Former lawyer of Toronto District School Board sues org. for 'systemically antisemitic environment'

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi man accused of helping Iran-backed militia's plans for attacks in the United States and Europe, stands before US District Judge Colleen McMahon during his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.

Toronto group calls to release alleged Iran proxy who coordinated waves of attacks on Jewish sites

INDIAN VESSEL 'Nanda Devi' carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrives at Vadinar Port in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat state on March 17, 2026 after Iran allowed it to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy corridor that remains disrupted by the Middle East war.

Three sailors dead from US strikes on tanker off Oman, India confirms

Israel security forces apprehend five terrorists planning an  imminent terror attack in the Barta'a area near Jenin, November 30, 2025.

IED explosion wounds two IDF soldiers during counterterrorism operation in Jenin

British Defence Secretary John Healey walks to attend a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 12, 2026.

British Defense Minister Healey resigns after spat over military funding with PM Starmer

Demonstrators hold placards that read "Free Mohsen" in reference to Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, who was detained, as they gather at Foley Square in Manhattan, New York City, US, April 15, 2025.

Anti-Israel Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi fights deportation to Jordan

Beyond the postcard

Michael Izhakov, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism: "We chose to show Israel through people, real moments, experiences, culture, and the joyful Israeli spirit".

Netanyahu aide Urich indicted for passing on classified information

Yonatan Urich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.

IDF 91st Division destroys anti-tank launcher, seizes weapons, kills Hezbollah terrorists

WATCH

Knesset advances bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law, supporting haredi draft evaders

MK Tally Gotliv and and MK Ofir Katz attend a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 9, 2026.

Israel’s war-tested weapons are becoming Europe’s new obsession

A Helsing HX2 loitering monition drone is presented at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany, June 10, 2026

Suspect arrested after photographing influencer naked in changing room also accused of rape

Iranian Americans and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran take part in a march passing in front of the U.S Department of Labor building with a banner with the image of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, US, May 16, 2026.

US warns Iran after overnight strikes, while IRGC threatens to turn region into hell

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 A Russian flag is seen on the laptop screen in front of a computer screen on which cyber code is displayed, in this illustration picture taken March 2, 2018.

US charges suspected Russian hacker with facilitating cyber campaign

Synagogue targeted in first such arson attack in modern N. Macedonian history, April 12, 2026.

Twenty-two states condemn Iran, front group for 'lethal' worldwide terror attacks

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino Press Conference, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the press conference.

FIFA's Infantino says soccer org. 'not kings of world,' US decides who can enter, amid visa scandal

The Mamdani effect: BDS could cost NYC taxpayers $37 billion

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026

Michigan anti-Israel activists indicted for threats, vandalism against UMich officials, Jewish site

Gwyneth Paltrow smeared online after Israel commercial gig

 Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 10th amfAR Gala in Los Angeles, California, US, October 10, 2019.

US Jewish leaders throw support behind bipartisan House antisemitism bill

Rep. Dan Goldman talks with a reporter outside the US Capitol on December 18, 2025.

Spain reports 86% rise in antisemitic incidents, as interior minister takes aim at ‘xenophobia’

Israel at war with Hezbollah, not Lebanon, Netanyahu says in message to Lebanese people

WATCH
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, June 3, 2026.

UN fails to condemn Hezbollah in statement on peacekeeper's death, Israeli ambassador says

Israelis, Americans should prepare for new sextortion scam, expert warns ‘Post’

Illustrative image of former Hamas leaders Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar.

Hamas items, including Sinwar's battle plans on display at new intelligence center exhibit

Hamas terrorists as Egyptian workers accompanied by members of the ICRC search for the last two remaining bodies of hostages -an Israeli soldier and a Thai national- from under the rubble of the Jabalia refugee camp, in the Gaza Strip on December 1, 2025; Illustrative.

Board of Peace won't wait for Hamas response to disarmament plan, source tells 'Post'

A Paleolithic time capsule: Rare prehistoric cave discovered near highway outside of Haifa

WATCH
Cave from Lower Paleolithic era found south of Haifa, June 11, 2026.

Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorized flags or slogans

Pioneering Israeli rock singer-songwriter Astar Shamir dies at 71

Israeli singer and songwriter Esther Shamir.

Knicks complete historic comeback to take commanding 3-1 series lead.

 2026 NBA Finals - Game Four NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 10: Members of the New York Knicks celebrate their 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.

Ontario breaks Guinness World Record for largest human foosball game in honor of FIFA World Cup

Turkey's UAV-launched ballistic missile enters service

ROKETSAN’s UAV-230 ballistic missile

Israel's Smart Shooter wins $5.8 million contract with US Marine Corps

For the first time ever: An autonomous drone boat rescues US pilots in Strait of Hormuz

TSG's DroneWeaver counter-UAS system

TSG unveils AI‑driven DroneWeaver System for rapid counter‑UAS defense

Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran.

Iran already has two 'nuclear weapons,' does it have a third?

OPINION

Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir killed all 22 personnel on board, military confirms

Pakistani Army officers and people offer prayers as they attend the funeral of the victims, who died after an Mi-17 helicopter of Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday during take-off, in Muzaffarabad, Pakistani Kashmir, June 11, 2026.

US official found dead in Myanmar, State Department confirms

Taiwan vows to expel Chinese vessels after Beijing claims jurisdiction over eastern waters

A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023.

UN report on Israel condemned for equating settlers, Palestinian terrorists

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.

New UK law could pave way for tougher action against Iranian terror groups, including IRGC

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood looks on during a statement at Crumpsall Lane, after a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard in an attack at a synagogue where worshippers were marking Yom Kippur.  Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2025.

Co-Founder Finds His Own Jewish Soulmate on JWed!

“JWed helps Jewish singles worldwide find lasting, committed marriages and their Jewish soulmate.”

Jerusalem’s next chapter

Old city of Jerusalem: ‘If you want to preserve the city, you have to work within the existing urban footprint.’

The next era of warfare takes flight

Bentzion Levinson, CEO of Heven Aerotech at the opening of their offices in Virginia

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

People stand near the newly launched N9 electric vehicle (EV) under BYD's premium brand Denza, displayed at a launch event in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China May 18, 2026.

Gov't approves plan to boost desalinated water production using private companies

National Cyber Defense Bill passes first reading amid ongoing war against Iran

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture.

Meta claims Israeli spyware firm NSO Group failed to complain, demands further pressure by US gov't

 An illustrative image of the NSO Group logo on a smartphone.
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'ChatGPT is dead': OpenAI plans to ditch chatbots for agents in upcoming updates of AI model

Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers

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Researchers at University of Haifa spot two sperm whales off coast of Ashdod, June 8, 2026.

After years-long drought where Syria, Iraq were running out of water, dams are now flooding

ANALYSIS
STUDY

Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds

 Group of locusts

Moroccan locust swarms sweep eastern Iran, threatening crops and farms

A vendor organises textiles at a shop in Central Souq on July 22, 2015 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

UAE launches Naseej initiative to tackle 220,000 tons of annual textile waste

Israeli hospital performs world's first experimental gene therapy for rare genetic epilepsy

(R-L): Dr. Dror Kraus, Senior Physician, Neurology Unit and Epilepsy Specialist, Clalit-Schneider Children’s Medical Center; Dr. Naama Ornstein, Head of the Genetics Unit, Clalit-Schneider Children’s Medical Center; Prof Rami I. Aqeilan.

Israel must overhaul trauma care for 50,000 former IDF soldiers, defense committee urges

National Insurance to adopt new protections, accommodations for sexual assault survivors

Kenyan police fire tear gas during protest against US Ebola quarantine facility

Knesset passes bill recognizing Israeli Sign Language

Dr. Katya Mandoki: Caressing the land by every step

Dr. Katya Mandoki

Studying in Israel: International students find a home at Reichman University

FEATURE
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

Family

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

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

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   

A PLACARD sends a clear message featuring US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as protesters gather near the UN office during US-Iran nuclear talks, in Geneva, Feb. 17.

'Toxic love story' between Trump, Netanyahu runns the Iran war

US warns Iran after overnight strikes, while IRGC threatens to turn region into hell

Budapest uncovered: Castle caves and thermal spas

US Politics   

US Army soldiers walk in formation during the Sword 26 exercise, approaching a MEDEVAC vehicle as NATO forces demonstrate innovation in battlefield casualty evacuation using drones and medical tech in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, May 11, 2026.

Pentagon updates US military's list of recognized religions following backlash from Mormons

Trump administration's handling of Epstein cases disapproved by large majority of American public

'Does he want to continue?' Trump questions Netanyahu's candidacy in upcoming Knesset elections

Diaspora   

Rep. Dan Goldman talks with a reporter outside the US Capitol on December 18, 2025.

US Jewish leaders throw support behind bipartisan House antisemitism bill

Cara Trager, beloved Queens Jewish communal leader and lifetime journalist, dies at 71

Graham Platner, anti-Israel progressive, sews up Democratic Senate nomination in Maine

Judaism   

Mississippi River steamboats at New Orleans, 1853.

'Returning': Exploring assimilation and the search for Jewish belonging

What the ma'apilim teach us about faith and judgment

Joshua's spies chose faith over fear - can Israel do the same?

Christian World   

A view of the US Capitol building a day before a partial government shutdown is scheduled to take place, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 30, 2025.

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

In Madrid, Pope calls for compassion towards 'every human being'

‘Thank God you’re all here’: Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast draws foreign delegations despite war

Food   

Sheet-pan gnocchi and veggies.

In the kitchen with Henny: Sheet pan magic

Ototo Asian experience: Fantastic sushi in Rehovot

Wine Talk: Make me a match

Archaeology   

Cave from Lower Paleolithic era found south of Haifa, June 11, 2026.

A Paleolithic time capsule: Rare prehistoric cave discovered near highway outside of Haifa

Ancient water reservoirs discovered at Red Sea's Port of Aydhab site near Egypt-Sudan border

Collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman-era artifacts discovered at Egypt’s Heracleopolis

Science   

NEGEV DESERT - APRIL 06 2011:Israeli farmers desert farming planting vines in a desert farm in the Negev, Israel. Israel is a world-leader in agricultural technologies despite its dry climate

Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

Asteroid to fly within 176 Bulgarias of Earth on Monday, May 18 - NASA

Culture   

Meir Shalev

Docaviv 2026 opens in Tel Aviv with global documentaries, masterclasses, and retrospectives

Author of ‘People Love Dead Jews,’ Dara Horn, delights Jerusalem crowd

Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a unifying ‘East-West’ sound together

History   

‘Tower of David,’ taken by A.O. Freedman, c. 1920.

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

On This Day: Six-Day War begins in 1967

On This Day: Palestinian terrorists attempt assassinating Israeli ambassador, prompting Lebanon War

OMG   

Ontario breaks world record for largest human foosball game in honor of FIFA World Cup.

Ontario breaks Guinness World Record for largest human foosball game in honor of FIFA World Cup

Sullivan vs. Sullivan: Alaska investigates US Senate candidate who shares name with incumbent

‘No means no!’ Carolina fans boo Vegas’s Carter Hart at first two games of NHL Stanley Cup finals

Consumerism   

lululeesh

Hmodi Okala's lululeesh is a delicious fusion between a henna and a wedding

Ferrari Launches the Amalfi V8 in Israel for NIS 2M

Tempo to import kosher wines from around the world at surprising prices

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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