Why Gadi Eisenkot is rejecting the haredi political embrace that once helped Netanyahu win

FRONTLINES
Amid reports that the Shas Party could be willing to sit with him in government, Yashar Party head Gadi Eisenkot did not rule out that option entirely. Here, Eisenkot attends the Sagi Laws for Equality Confrence at the Peres Center in Jaffa earlier this week.
Shas party leader Aryeh Deri arrives to a Shas faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 23, 2026
Head of Shas party Aryeh Deri and Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visit at the scene of suspected arson and vandalism at a Jerusalem synagogue which is often frequented by Rabbi Yosef, June 8, 2025.

Iranian attack damages power generation, water plant in Kuwait, as conflict enters sixth day

Live Updates

Netanyahu's coalition falls to 48 seats, opposition reaches 62 seats following legislative blitz

POLL
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi are seen in the Knesset plenum during a vote on the minister's communications reform, in Jerusalem, July 16, 2026
A crocodile (Crocodylus Acutus) rests at the National Zoo of Managua November 13,2007.

Silman declares Nile crocodile ‘cultivated wild animal’ to allow Ben-Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan

INTERVIEW
Gary Torgow stood with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other ministers on June 28, 2026

Who is Gary Torgow: The man who got Washington and Jerusalem to fund Jewish day schools

Malaysia vows explusion of Israelis found in the country amid investigations into Tech community

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance attend a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 7, 2025.

As Jewish Republicans sour on JD Vance, many are rallying behind Marco Rubio for 2028

Missiles are displayed during a military parade held by the Houthis, who are armed primarily by the IRGC.

Iran's IRGC claims it targeted US command center in Syria, state media reports

Israeli soldiers inspect the Shavei Shomron checkpoint after a Palestinian was killed near Deir Sharaf, west of the West Bank city of Nablus, November 12, 2024 (Illustrative).

Suspected car ramming at checkpoint near Hebron, IDF searching for perpetrator

Sen. Jon Ossoff arrives in the U.S. Capitol for a vote, Jan. 7, 2026.

A Trump attack on Jon Ossoff in Thursday night's address could fuel the first Jewish presidency

Despite three years of war and dwindling tourists, Israel still has many experiences to offer.

Despite war, Israel still beckons as its tourism industry fights to survive

JERUSALEM REPORT
People hold a sign that says United States of Israel in support of Palestinians during the nation's 250th anniversary celebration on July 4, 2026 in Washington.

The warning signs for Israel in Washington can no longer be ignored

EDITORIAL

‘I trust President Trump’

Sylvan Adams speaks at the WJC Governing Board in Geneva, in May

Israel to produce its own JDAM bombs en masse within two years, in bid for arms independence

EXCLUSIVE
Israeli Air Force fighter pilots prepare to strike Iran, February 28, 2026

What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz?

EXPLAINER

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes unanimously, officially beginning election recess

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Police arrest man from Bat Yam in connection to Japanika restaurant attacks in central Israel

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Military court indicts terrorist who killed Ido Zoldan in 2007 West Bank terror attack

Mourners attend the funeral of former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque in Doha, Qatar, July 12, 2026.

My Word: Middle Eastern summer stories

OPINION
A plenum session and a vote on a bill to freeze arrests of haredi draft evaders at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 14, 2026.

Israel's government knew the risks of haredi draft evasion – and ignored them

OPINION
The Knesset plenum is seen during a vote on the communications reform, in Jerusalem, July 16, 2026

The 'most right-wing government' just outed itself as leftist

OPINION
IDF Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth addresses a change-of-command ceremony for the military's 99th Division, July 15, 2026.

Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers

Australian antisemitism 'passed point of no return,' Jewish leader tells 'Post' after emigrating

INTERVIEW
Local residents, both Jewish and non-jewish visit the inundated flower memorial next to Bondi Pavilion to pay their respects at Bondi Beach on December 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

The uniqueness of hatred toward the Jews: From expulsion from England to today

OPINION
REPORT

Israelis attacked by group in Montenegro's Budva, one suffers broken jaw, victim says

A view of Budva's old town, Montenegro, April 30, 2026; illustrative.

Israel denies German flotilla activist's claim of alleged rape in Israeli detention

Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee members attend a press conference as humanitarian flotilla prepares to depart for Gaza, from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.

'An attack against humanity': Argentina marks 32 years since deadly AMIA bombing

Trump expected to expand Iran military campaign as Tehran warns of broader retaliation

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.

Arab leaders tell Trump that Netanyahu is an 'obstacle' to the president's Mideast plans

REPORT

CENTCOM 'holding Iran accountable,' completes sixth night of strikes against military targets

Smoke rises after a drone was intercepted during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026.

Sirens sound across Bahrain, Kuwait as Iran threatens 'heavy costs' following US strikes

Flags, including a Lebanese flag and a United Nations (UN) flag, fly at a UN post in Lebanon, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, as seen from northern Israel, June 27, 2026.

Germany proposes to replace UNIFIL with EU-led force to prevent 'security vacuum'

Parashat Devarim: Always relevant

SEVENTY LANGUAGES?

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

COMMENT

Editor's Notes: What this newspaper will ask of every party until Election Day

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi are seen in the Knesset plenum during a vote on the minister's communications reform, in Jerusalem, July 16, 2026
INTERVIEW

Israel must 'open its eyes' as House votes on US-Israel aid, JCFA pres. tells 'Post'

 Dr. Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA)

US rejects Israeli plan to move military aircraft from Ben-Gurion as parking crisis continues

Israel shifts toward ‘Defense-Tech Nation’ as start-ups surge to $3b. in funding

Asio Technology

Innoviz launches Perciz to bring its LiDAR into defense and homeland security

Airwayz, Tenna fuse spectrum intelligence into OVERWATCH airspace‑control platform

Robotican's hybrid Rooster drone and autonomous dog robot

Robotican: Robots built for the front lines, and below them

FEATURE
“It’s about contributing something concrete.” The Gaza Envelope.

Israel's defense tech revolution unleashed on the border

UK police charge man over Iran-related spying offenses, following ban on IRGC

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Syria intercepts massive Hezbollah arms shipment hidden inside oil tanker from Iraq

Replacements for Graham Platner as Democratic senate candidate 'won't fund Israel's genocide'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (center) stands with Troy Jackson (left), who is now running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, and Graham Platner (right), who was then the Democrats' presumptive nominee, during Sanders' “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, May 24, 2026, in Orono, Maine.

Italy upholds sentencing for ‘barbaric’ murderers of honor killed teenager Saman Abbas

 Saman Abbas.

Netanyahu postpones planned visit to US after Lindsey Graham's funeral delayed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Negev Conference in Dimona, July 14, 2026

Engineering the future from the Negev

Dr. Gail Gilboa Freedman, Dean of the Faculty of Technology at Sapir Academic College.

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.

Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank chief says

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron speaks during a press conference at the Bank of Israel offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2022.

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

Israelis fear flight cancellations due to Iran, US aircraft parked at Ben-Gurion, Israir CEO says

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.
OPINION

The strategy blind spot costing Israeli start-ups the US market

Startup Nation Central's headquarters in Tel Aviv
ByELLIE HANSON

Arkia to add new Dreamliner flights, Airbus A330 to Tel Aviv-New York route

What the Bible says about endangered species

OPINION
A softshell turtle

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

STUDY

Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency

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.

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

Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building after earthquakes hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 25, 2026.

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

Israel launches major reform for wounded soldiers as PTSD cases continue to surge

IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026

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

This clown eats bubbles, cracks jokes to help Israeli children recover from trauma

Ebola patients, responders flee Congo hospital attack after patient denied blood transfusion dies

Illegal tahini imported from abroad may contain Salmonella, Health Ministry warns

Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

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

FEATURE

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

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

‘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.

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

All JPost Conferences   

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   

Iran flag at a Persian Gulf oil facility, July 2005

Iran claims 'existential war' as Israel and US maintain military cooperation

Netanyahu races to pass key laws as Israel’s October 27 election campaign begins

New US strikes target Iran as Syria presses Israel to withdraw

US Politics   

Sen. Bernie Sanders (center) stands with Troy Jackson (left), who is now running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, and Graham Platner (right), who was then the Democrats' presumptive nominee, during Sanders' “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, May 24, 2026, in Orono, Maine.

Replacements for Graham Platner as Democratic senate candidate 'won't fund Israel's genocide'

A Trump attack on Jon Ossoff in Thursday night's address could fuel the first Jewish presidency

Trump delivers speech on election security, calls CBS, NBC 'fake news' for refusing transmission

Diaspora   

Gary Torgow stood with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other ministers on June 28, 2026

Who is Gary Torgow: The man who got Washington and Jerusalem to fund Jewish day schools

Inside America’s first prison synagogue: New exhibit tells the story of Jewish inmates who built it

Israeli questioned in Italian airport after 216 kg of khat found in seven suitcases in his luggage

Judaism   

Shabbat candles

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Parashat Devarim: Always relevant

Parashat Matot-Masei: Don’t borrow identity

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   

A cave in the Qumran area of the Dead Sea region.

Inside the tragic, decades-long mystery of Qumran's lost Second Temple incense

Hidden for millennia: Mystery ancient stone circle discovered beneath Scotland's Machrie Moor

One of the Dead Sea Scrolls' greatest mysteries may have finally been solved by Israeli researcher

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   

NOGA EREZ performs at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, last year.

'Crazy, moving': Noga Erez documentary charts music star's rise through tragedy and triumph

Tom Wesselmann's American pop art takes center stage at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

What to watch this week: Larry David's new HBO comedy, talking sheep, and Kim Novak

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   

Erling Haaland of Norway in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 5, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run

Psychic Uri Geller vows to help England win World Cup, calls on millions to 'neutralize' Messi

Iran-backed Lego AI propaganda channel claims regime behind Graham's death, threatens Laura Loomer

Travel   

A city where more than half of the area is dedicated to open spaces. A bench in Modi'in.

Israelis are still missing out on Modi'in

Government approves up to NIS 55 million in aid for Israeli airlines

Crisis resolved: Most US refueling aircraft to leave Ben Gurion Airport to avoid flight disruptions

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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