Dozens arrested so far in ongoing countrywide weapons, drug trafficking raid led by Lahav 433

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Israel police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.
Israel police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.
Israel police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.

US launches wave of strikes after Iran targets American military base in Kuwait

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US completes wave of strikes targeting Iranian air defenses, missile capabilities

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command on July 12, 2026.
Sam Neill attends the 2025 AACTA Awards Presented By Foxtel Group at HOTA (Home of the Arts) on February 07, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies suddenly at 78, months after announcing being cancer free

A ship in the Strait of Hormuz, June 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic slows as US-Iran conflict raises new safety risks

Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state

Scene of the multi-vehicle accident in Mexico that left nine dead and 10 injured, July 13, 2026.

Traffic accident in Mexico kills nine, leaves at least 10 injured, including four Americans

A house damaged by fire from a wildfire that killed at least 12 people, is seen in Almocaizar, Almeria Province, on July 12, 2026.

'No orders given' to those in path of Spain's wildfire says son of victim, disputing official claim

Bereaved families, friends, and soldiers stand still as a two-minute siren sounds across Israel, marking Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im forest, near the Israel-Gaza border, April 21.

Iranian bot campaign targets Nova festival massacre survivors with severe online abuse, propaganda

US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Chair Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington

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

FILE PHOTO: American lawyer Alan Dershowitz returns to the courtroom for the criminal trial of US President Donald Trump after a short break at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, US, 20 May 2024.

Mamdani should be 'Tehran's mayor,' Jews who voted for him are 'idiots,' says Dershowitz

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a trilateral meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (not pictured) on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit, in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026.

‘Viceroy’ of Venezuela: Rubio runs Caracas from DC with total deference from interim president

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The leaders steering Israel Bonds through a historic moment

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

Israel's Toto Equals wins fourth place in Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup

The Toto Equals football team that represented Israel at the Special Olympics Unified World Cup in Paris 2026.

Netanyahu says he 'doesn't want vigilantes in West Bank,' after Rep. Khanna incident with settlers

West Bank settlement of Givat Ze'ev officially declared an Israeli city

​Giv'at Ze'ev Mayor Yossi Asraf pictured with IDF Central Command Chief Avi Bluth.

Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term

Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025
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Member of Ro Khanna's West Bank entourage gives full recount of incident to 'Post'

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.

Character over clicks: Clavicular is a symptom, not the disease

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Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter speaks to the media outside the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC, after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh, April 14, 2026.

IDF to remain in Lebanon if Hezbollah refuses to leave pilot zones, Ambassador Leiter says

Senator Lindsey Graham speaks at the David Kempinski hotel in Tel Aviv, February 16, 2026.

Senator Lindsey Graham, staunch Israel supporter, dies at 71 from 'brief and sudden illness'

President Isaac Herzog speaking at the Entebbe state ceremony on July 12 in Jerusalem.

Herzog hosts Entebbe commemoration ceremony, emphasizes state responsibility to protect Israelis

Some 300 evacuated after car with military-grade weapon found near Paris synagogue

French police officers stand guard in front of the Synagogue of Sarcelles, Paris's suburb, on October 11, 2023, after recent Hamas attacks in Israel.

Why 800 million Evangelical Christians stand with Israel in an age of rising antisemitism

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Britain pledges over 250 million pounds to protect Jewish communities after antisemitic attacks

An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youngster walks past a wall displaying posters of hostages, most of whom were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in Stamford Hill, London.

Polish nationalists protest memorial to 1941 Jedwabne massacre, call it 'Jewish lies'

A memorial service commemorating 85 years since the Jedwabne massacre.

Stockholm pro-Palestine protest uses mock Auschwitz gate with word 'Gaza' to criticize Israel

IDF kills Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza Strip in multiple strikes over past 48 hours

The Israeli army near the border fence with Gaza, southern Israel. February 09, 2026.

Iran fires three ballistic missiles at US base in Kuwait

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Turkey could work around US limits to F-35 if sale happens, Israeli defense officials stress

CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.

IDF coordinates with US military, prepares for possible strikes as US, Iran fighting escalates

 Iranian drones are displayed during a ceremony of the joining new drones to the Iranian Army's combat organisation in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 13, 2025.

Iranian official brags of tripled drone capacity amid reports of faction pushing against US deal

Lindsey Graham remembered as dedicated advocate for Iran's opposition

MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 14: Sen Lindsey Graham, Member of the US Senate, speaks to the people during the demonstration for human rights in Iran at Theresienwiese during the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026 in Munich, Germany.

Israel is safer because of Lindsey Graham

OPINION

At Beaufort Castle, the IDF's 36th Division prepares for Hezbollah's next move

Two IDF company commanders at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, July 12, 2026.
INTERVIEW

IDF ready for anything in case Lebanese military fails at peacekeeping, Givati chiefs tell 'Post'

Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025
OPINION

Israel's hysterical Torah study bill will backfire on the ultra-Orthodox

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

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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.

Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

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Qatar vetoes Volkswagen deal with Israeli defense company Rafael in Germany

Drone being remotely controlled

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

Combat aircrafts from a NATO country stand in front of a hangar during a fighter plane maneuver exercise at the American military's Ramstein Air Base, near Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, June 6, 2024.

NATO selects Anduril’s Lattice platform for next-generation air command and control

Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74

FILE PHOTO: Qatar's heir apparent Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (L) is greeted by Lord Hesketh, representing Queen Elizabeth II, on his arrival for an official visit at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, March 20, 1988.

Graham aimed to reach Israel-Saudi normalization before end of year as prize for Iran war

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Syria opens new parliament as Sharaa begins post-Assad political chapter

 SYRIA-POLITICS-PARLIAMENT This photograph shows the Syrian parliament building in Damascus on July 1, 2026.
ANALYSIS

Iran opens a 3,000-km. front across the Gulf in bid to stretch US defenses

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

Fire kills 27 people, dozens wounded, in Bangkok bar after they got trapped in restrooms

The inside of a pub where a deadly fire broke out, in Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2026.

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.

Arkia Israel Airlines to resume flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, after wartime hiatus

 Arkia airplane

EU Aviation Safety Agency loosens restrictions on flights to Israel

FEATURE

As global antisemitism rises, demand for Israeli real estate is growing

Shelly Levine presents Israeli properties at the London  aliyah fair in mid-June.

Speaker Amir Ohana reduces Knesset budget by NIS 50 mil. to support Israel's economy

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026.

Former Value Base analyst convicted of insider trading, securities fraud

A hotter Europe needs Israeli science

OPINION
An illustrative image of Israeli and the European Union flags with a division between them.

A 'stab in the back': Israel's refusal to extend Jordanian water agreement may spark crisis

STUDY

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

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

Israel's Foreign Ministry and aid delegation to Venezuela meets with interim president Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 8.

Israel agrees to extend earthquake aid in Venezuela after rare call between president, FM Sa'ar

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

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 Alon Davidi

Esther Marcus helped Israelis recover from October 7 - then she became a war widow

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STUDY

Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find

STUDY

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

STUDY

Breakthrough Israeli study finds potential path to reversing hearing loss

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

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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

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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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   

Deputy Minister MK Sharren Haskel attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, December 2, 2025.

'Impossible to replace': Israel's deputy FM on the death of Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham's sudden death shocks the world, Trump and Israeli officials respond

Between two worlds: How October 7 led Zoe Manor to work at Masa Israel

US Politics   

US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Chair Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington

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

Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's illness could affect US Senate after midterms

Lindsey Graham’s voice for Israel has fallen silent

Diaspora   

FILE PHOTO: American lawyer Alan Dershowitz returns to the courtroom for the criminal trial of US President Donald Trump after a short break at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, US, 20 May 2024.

Mamdani should be 'Tehran's mayor,' Jews who voted for him are 'idiots,' says Dershowitz

Some 300 evacuated after car with military-grade weapon found near Paris synagogue

Is Lionel Messi a Zionist? The Argentine soccer star’s long history with Jewish and Israeli life

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   

A SECTION of what is believed to be the world’s ‘Foundation Stone,’ currently under the Golden Dome.

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

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

Ammunition Hill memorial now honors Six-Day War veterans killed on October 7

OMG   

Cristo Fernandez inside the stadium before a match, June 28, 2026.

'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

Young ambassador: A girl’s journey to the World Cup puts a spotlight on genetic awareness

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

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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