The Jerusalem Post Archive

Today, as we await a preemptive strike by America on Iran, many people are asking, “Why provoke a sleeping lion?” The Megillah gives us the answer.

The enduring rule of Jewish life is to act, even at times of war, with compassion and moral restraint toward all human beings.

How the Book of Esther uses letters to safeguard Jewish identity and language during exile and empire.

Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.

In both the Purim narratives, we are given the ability to forge our own fate, to take matters into our own hands, and to carry our nation further towards redemption.

With Khamenei gone, Iran faces an uncertain future; will the regime fracture or endure amid ongoing US-Israel military pressure?

Living in Israel during these past years of war has made the message of Purim painfully real.

Israel’s confrontation with Iran requires military precision and societal resilience. As the war drags on, how can Israel maintain strength without ignoring the toll on its people?

Immediately after the Hezbollah rocket volley, reports were received of a direct hit on a building in central Israel from an Iranian missile. No casualties were reported following the hit.

With the 83-54 victory on Sunday night, Israel punched its ticket to the second stage of qualifying and is now 2-2 and in third place in Group E.

This comes after IDF Chief Spokesman Effie Defrin and Defense Minister Israel Katz both alluded to a possible Lebanon ground operation on Monday.

Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) noted on March 2 that “Israel is not arbitrarily blocking aid into Gaza.”

Tuesday’s primaries in NC and Texas will test the power of a new anti-Israel PAC and the viability of "The AK Guy." The results come as the Iran war leaves American Jews feeling politically adrift.

Both Clinton and Trump have repeatedly said they did not see any evidence of sex trafficking, and neither has been accused by authorities of criminal activity related to Epstein.

The federal government's widening boycott of Anthropic and its Chatbot platform Claude marked a harsh rebuke by Washington.

From childhood groggers to Israel today, Purim reminds us of courage, joy, and the enduring fight against life’s Hamans.

From ancient Persia to today, Purim shows how prayer, unity, and courage shape Jewish history and identity.

Transform your home from chaotic to calm this Purim with expert organizing tips and quick nightly resets.

Rabbi Adam Roffman has transformed the traditional Purim spiel at Dallas’s Shearith Israel into a high-octane theatrical event, blending his Broadway background with spiritual community building.

Ten people were killed on Sunday when protesters breached the compound’s outer wall after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Iran.

The flagship project is a 4,000 m² fortified emergency hospital, to be completed by 2029. It is phase A of a 16,000 m² tower and there is USD 23M still to be raised.

We are in an extremely tense period and many people experience anxiety attacks. This is what can be done to calm down – and it takes a minute.

Infraestructuras críticas, sitios web oficiales y sistemas de comunicaciones de seguridad, al parecer, dejaron de funcionar, dejando a la dirigencia en un apagón de comunicaciones en el país.

Israel, EE.UU. y otros países han trabajado en esta tecnología. Sin embargo, recientes avances tecnológicos han permitido que los láseres finalmente se vuelvan más prácticos para usos militares.

El gigante petrolero estatal de Arabia Saudita, Aramco, cerró su refinería de Ras Tanura tras un ataque de dron, después de que Teherán lanzara ataques en toda la región.

Fomi AI is not just another AI that does the work for you; it makes sure you are actually working: It monitors activity on your computer, and if you’re not working, it will scold you.

Before 40, Sharon Hatzor, Deputy Director General for Policy & Strategy, plans Israel’s energy future: More renewables, decentralization, regional cooperation, and less focus on borders.

Ahead of Purim, shortcrust pastry takes center stage in the kitchen. Turn it into a simple, delicious poppy seed cake that disappears fast, with a filling you can swap for any flavor you like.

The US military's deployment of AI in the conflict with Iran reveals both the strategic imperatives and the dilemmas that advanced technology introduces into contemporary warfare. 

Abu Hamza Rami, Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s Lebanon commander, was responsible for advancing and carrying out hundreds of terrorist attacks against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.

Semi-official IRGC news outlet Tasnim reported that two explosions were witnessed in the area of the broadcasting building.

Mora Namdar, the State Department's assistant secretary for consular affairs, said US citizens should leave using available commercial transportation "due to safety risks."

A report from the Office of Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security said Iran and its proxies "probably" pose a threat of targeted attacks on the United States.

According to a Reuters report, a loud blast was heard before the fire broke out, and smoke was seen rising over Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter, which houses foreign missions.

"The Iranian terror regime is at the weakest point it's ever been at," Netanyahu stated, adding that he expects military actions against Iran will be "quick and decisive."

A Financial Times report reveals Israel used hacked traffic cameras and AI to map Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s movements before his assassination. 30 missiles were used in the precision strike.

Iranian missile hits in central Israel • US denies targeting school in Iran • US Embassy in Riyadh struck by drone attack • Iran resumes missile launches at Israel

The reported strike took place on a girls' elementary school in the town of Minab in southern Iran on Saturday, marking the deadliest incident in the US and Israel's war against Iran.

Mehr News Agency claimed that explosions were heard in the three Iranian cities amid ongoing Israeli-US strikes as part of operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury.

US military actions against Iran leave Xi Jinping in a tough spot ahead of his summit with Trump, with China's oil supply at risk and limited options to respond.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to Rubio's statements, saying that the US has "entered a war of choice on behalf of Israel."

Iran claims it possesses 460kg of 60% enriched uranium, enough to build nuclear weapons in a few years. Notably, Iran would have needed at least two years to actually make a nuclear bomb. 

There is no expected radiological consequence from the fallout of the strike on Natanz, the IAEA stated.

Lavrov denies Iran's nuclear weapon development, warning the US‑Israel conflict could spur nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

Iran attacks Kurdish groups in Iraq, using militias to strike US forces and neighbors, seeking to turn Iraq into a strategic buffer zone against uprisings in Kurdish areas of Iran.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is looking at the Kingdom’s next options, but must take a measured stance.

The contest reinforces Iowa’s broader commitment to promoting inclusive narratives about the state’s diverse heritage

We must hope that this confrontation opens a new chapter defined by accountability, security, and the possibility of genuine peace, in Iran and the whole region