Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs struggle to secure majority, raising fears of another election deadlock

A giant poster of Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu bearing the words “We Will Not Surrender” is displayed on a building in Tel Aviv as part of the Likud party’s campaign ahead of the upcoming general elections, September 24, 2026.

Sirens sound in Riyadh amid rising Saudi-Houthi tensions, Houthis behaving 'very badly,' Trump says

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Bomb threat grounds second Delta plane from New York to Tel Aviv in one day

Delta Air Lines aircraft, archive.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026. (Illustrative)

IDF chief vows to apply October 7 lessons, pledges to pursue Israel's enemies at military ceremony

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US President Donald Trump with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a special plenum session in honor of  Trump at the Knesset on October 13, 2025.

Netanyahu suggested renewing Iran war to Trump, even if strikes affected US, Israeli elections

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

Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were barred from attending their team’s match against Aston Villa – an example of how pressure surrounding Israeli participation has moved into European sport.

Netherlands 'leading hotbed of antisemitism': Israel condemns Hapoel Be'er Sheva ban

Reporters raise their hands to ask questions as the new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026.

Katie Zacharia's White House debut: Three reporters, 13 minutes, and a Freudian slip

ANALYSIS
The National Museum of American Jewish History is closed to the public due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on March 17, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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

ERETZ NEHEDERET'S logo appears in a promotional image for the Israeli satirical television show, which returns to Keshet 12 ahead of the October 27 elections.

Eretz Nehederet returns with sharp election satire, Sydney Sweeney, flydubai spoof

US President Donald Trump points toward supporters at the end of a campaign rally for US Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in Youngstown, Ohio, US, October 12, 2026

Trump says US may have gone 'too far' in killing Iranian leaders, complicating talks

Demonstrators hold BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) lettering calling for action against Israel during the "No Weapons For Israel" march to Leipzig/Halle Airport in protest against German arms deliveries to Israel.

Somerville, Massachusetts city council moves to enact Israel divestment vote

In blow to Netanyahu, Trump again stops short of endorsing candidate in Israeli election

US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

Liberman warns US could recognize Palestinian state, sanction Israel within two years

Naftali Bennett unveils B’Yachad party plan to cut bureaucracy, boost support for olim

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett on October 13, 2026.
INTERVIEW

Israelis aren’t afraid of Iran, they’re afraid of supermarket prices, Zelekha tells ‘Post’

Dr. Yaron Zelekha, chairman of the New Economic Party, and Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists Party, hold a press conference announcing their joint run in the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026.

'Bennett II': Ben-Gvir refuses to sign vote surplus share agreement with Winter's People of Israel

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Maariv and Walla studios at the start of the election campaign, October 13, 2026.

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Speakers gathering at the Diplomatic Conference

Where global leaders exchange ideas and shape policy

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Speakers gathering at the Diplomatic Conference

Pegasus spyware scandal deepens as Poland questions Israeli tech, strengthens ties with Turkey

IDF to protect Israel ‘from the river to the sea,’ Netanyahu vows in visit to West Bank seam line

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud party rally in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026; illustrative.

Elazar Yair Wilensky, 14, identified as victim of Hezbollah ordnance explosion in northern Israel

Eleazar Yair Wilensky.
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West Bank Palestinian family attacked by masked Jewish rioters claiming to be soldiers

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle speaks during a dedication ceremony at the chancery of the US Embassy in Athens, on October 7, 2026.

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns amid bribery, corruption allegations

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A Patriot missile battery is seen near Prince Sultan air base at al-Kharj on February 20, 2020; Illustrative.

Ongoing explosions in Riyadh, Aramco headquarters as Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi attacks

Smoke and flames rise at the site of airstrikes on an oil depot in Tehran on March 7, 2026.

Iran fortifies nuclear sites, rebuilds missile arsenal as it prepares for the next war

ANALYSIS
(Illustrative) A man casts his ballot at a voting station on the morning of the municipal elections, in Ashdod, February 27, 2024

How do Israeli elections work? A guide to voting, Knesset seats, and coalitions

EXPLAINER

J7 global task force convenes in London to discuss combating global antisemitism

J7 summit members meet in Dublin park.

UN adopts Durban resolution despite antisemitic legacy of anti-Zionist declaration

New CAA investigation exposes NHS staff claiming Zionists control the world and Hamas as resistance

The NHS logo is displayed on a ambulance parked close to a nearby hospital, on October 20, 2025 in Taunton, England.

Jewish ex-Harvard admin. files discrimination suit over termination after Rosh Hashanah leave

The Harvard University Coat of arms (Ve Ri Tas) is displayed on the front of the Harvard Business School building on October 25, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Jewish writer barred from London group over Zionist beliefs, UKLFI warns of Equality Act breach

Trump: Houthis 'behaving very badly,' striking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press before boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2026.

Hezbollah rebuilds military capabilities, upgrades FPV drones ahead of possible Israel war

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ANALYSIS

Riyadh's dilemma: Can Saudi Arabia stop Houthi attacks without triggering a wider war?

Supporters of Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah wave flags of the group during a ceremony held to mark the second anniversary of the killing of leader Hassan Nasrallah in a strike by Israel, in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 27, 2026.

Hezbollah explosive smuggling, illegal finance network leads to calls for probe by Lebanese PMs

Palestinian children hold placards with a portrait of Yasser Arafat during a rally by Fatah supporters marking the 21th death anniversary of the late former Palestinian president, in the West Bank city of Hebron, November 11, 2025.

Two-state solution a 'trap we set for Israel,' Lebanon-based Fatah official brags

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

(L to R) Dr. Granit Almog-Bareket, MOTJ's Leadership Academy director; Jonathan Riss, MOTJ's Managing Director, Prof. Yoram Weiss, Hadassah Medical Center Director-General and conference organizers Dr. Ira Titunik and Prof. Esi Sharon gather at October 7 symposium.

Abbas election delay exposes lack of accountability in Western recognition of Palestine

ANALYSIS

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

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

Chikli is whitewashing the French far Right

 Marine Le Pen, President of the French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National - RN) party parliamentary group. Paris, France, June 2, 2024.
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Oli London on October 7: 'If you are silent, you are complicit'

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

IAI and SIG SAUER's FIRESTORM 250 armed drone

The next generation of Israeli entrepreneurs is in defense tech

OPINION

IAI to unveil new tactical radar that seeks out low-flying drones at US's AUSA military expo

Israel opens its pavilion at the AUSA exhibition in Washington, October 12, 2026.

Israel opens national pavilion at AUSA to showcase battleproven systems to the US Army

Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv

With defense-tech investment surging, INNOFENSE Cohort 7 opens

Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in Washington-area flight management

The Pentagon is seen from a flight taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on October 10, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia; Illustrative.

Ukraine's Zelensky says Russia already violated Trump-brokered ceasefire proposal

Ex-gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakur murder

Rapper Tupac Shakur

Greta Thunberg joins French teens on new day of school protests

The Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg in Copenhagen City Court on the day of a hearing against her and other activists, who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 24, 2026.
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Ethiopian Airlines flight turned away from Israel after pilot revealed to be Indonesian

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787.

Barak Graber, Acting CEO, Mekorot Development & Enterprises

Mekorot CEO: Understanding the problem is key to finding solutions

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Stanley Morais, Director Partnerships & International Affairs - EL AL Israel Airlines

EL AL director of international affairs at Diplomatic Conference

Mike Evans, Founder, Friends of Zion

FOZ’s Mike Evans calls for ‘moral clarity’ in Israel’s global media war at diplomatic conference

Argentina files international case against Israeli-led oil project in UK's Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands

Middle East conflicts, energy supplies, to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Thailand

Russia refused repeated Ukrainian proposals to halt attacks on energy sites, source tells 'Post'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media as he arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, April 23, 2026; illustrative.

Iran spread anti-Israel, US disinformation to global media through fake journalists, OpenAI says

An illustrative photo of a laptop displaying the Iranian flag, representing Iran in a digital or cyber context, March 27, 2026.

Netflix secures broadcasting rights for FIFA 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra

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

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

INTERVIEW
Steven H. Lavin

Jerusalem Women's Film Festival explores trauma, healing, and hope

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

Pope Leo announces upcoming surgery for small growth on lung

FEATURE

Understanding the tribe: Safeheart org. helps Nova survivors recover using psychedelic treatment

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

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

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In the middle of the triangle

The New Talpiot project.

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

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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

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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   

 Oli London at the Kerem Shalom aid crossing

Oli London on October 7: 'If you are silent, you are complicit'

Trump struggles to negotiate with Iran as Houthis threaten US

From Gondar to Zanzibar: Uncovering the Wonders of Northeast Africa

US Politics   

Reporters raise their hands to ask questions as the new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026.

Katie Zacharia's White House debut: Three reporters, 13 minutes, and a Freudian slip

Hasan Piker calls protesters who heckled Mamdani at Oct. 7 vigil ‘opportunists’

Trump, Rubio reportedly furious over misconduct allegations against US amb. to Greece Guilfoyle

Diaspora   

The National Museum of American Jewish History is closed to the public due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on March 17, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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

Kremlin sentences Russian-Israeli scientist to prison over donation to Navalny foundation

'I'm not Jewish, I'm a Zionist': Viral trend surges on X as hundreds join in, 'Post' analysis finds

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   

Sayonara Tokyo. Arkia.

Arkia cancels long-awaited direct route to Tokyo

Not Europe or skiing: Israelis prefer Asia this winter

3,500 years of history: Haifa’s oldest site reopens

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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