The Jerusalem Post Archive

4 May 2026
US denies Iranian strike on US Navy, Trump rejects 14-point plan

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Is the West missing the real war behind October 7?

New York conference panel to explore influence, ideology and the future of the Middle East

Apple will present new AI tools for image editing

The upcoming update to Apple's operating systems is expected to introduce a significant improvement in AI capabilities, with an emphasis on generative image editing.

WhatsApp will allow independent cloud backup without dependence on Google and Apple

The messaging app is developing a dedicated cloud backup service that will offer end-to-end encryption by default, free storage capacity and a paid upgrade option.

7 especially colorful items we loved this week

A belt in a boho kingdom design, fun T-shirts you won’t want to take off your body, a checked bikini top, and four more items we simply must have.

Lighting up and getting excited: Tamar Zeitlin’s creation for Lag BaOmer

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

Brand news: Who landed from California and who moved up a floor

The ocean as inspiration, sculpting the face and staying alive, when fashion meets culinary, the new beauty approach, tropical bubbles, and pampering the puppies.

International LEGO experience lands in Beersheba

At a festive event at Ofer Grand Mall, the tenth official LEGO brand store in Israel was launched.

Why Competitor ad research matters before running paid ads

Competitor ad research helps brands understand what works in the market before spending on paid ads, from messaging and offers to landing page strategy.

The systems architect: Omer Menashe, Israeli-born innovator reshaping American venture building
Yours Consumer Club, Larger Than Life launch subsidized gala partnership for children with cancer

The annual gala, marking 26 years of Larger Than Life’s work, will feature Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Itai Herman, and children supported by the organization.

UAE warns - up to 700,000 daily cyberattacks from Iran-linked hackers

Officials said artificial intelligence is being used for reconnaissance, data collection, identifying system vulnerabilities, and generating sophisticated phishing emails.

Man found dead after driving car with improvised explosives into Portland athletics club

Portland authorities were called to Multnomah Athletic Club shortly before 3 a.m. after employees reported that a car had been driven into the building before catching fire.

At least 12 hospitalized after shooting at Oklahoma's Arcadia Lake

Police added there are no suspects in custody at this time, urging the public to reach out with any information.

At least two killed, 37 injured after monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia

Videos on social media showed a large monster truck clearing an obstacle but failing to brake in time, causing the vehicle to veer off to the side and plow into spectators.

NATO's Rutte: Europeans are ensuring agreements with US on military bases are implemented

Rutte also said "more and more" European nations were pre-positioning assets such as minehunters and minesweepers close to the Gulf to be ready for a "next phase".

Three dead, three sick in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship, WHO confirms

"The risk to the wider public remains low," said Hans Kluge, WHO Europe's regional director, in his own X post. "There is no need for panic or travel restrictions."

Prosecution prepared to hold plea bargain talks with Netanyahu defense, A-G’s Office says

Herzog’s invitation was intended to begin preliminary contacts over the possibility of a plea bargain in Netanyahu’s criminal trial.

Woman receives Jewish divorce after three-year struggle following financial pressure on husband

The couple had lived in Florida for over a decade, before separating in 2023. The husband refused to grant the woman, L., a get, demanding increasing financial compensation for it.

IDF captures Palestinian man who murdered son, burned his body, infiltrated Israel

The man had taken his 12-year-old son to the Palestinian village of Beit Ur, near Ramallah, and stabbed him near an agricultural area of the town.

Drone gun-running ring from Jordan to West Bank busted, five suspects indicted

Shin Bet, IDF, and police uncover cross-border smuggling network using drones; dozens of weapons trafficked into Israel

US close to delivering Israeli 'Gideon' KC-46 refueling aircraft for future Iran attacks

The first of the KC-46 aircraft undertook a maiden test flight within the US, and is expected to be delivered to the Jewish state in around a month.

High Court freezes Second Authority council after state misses response deadline

The new extension requests, submitted on Sunday, “are not acceptable to me at all,” Justice Alex Stein wrote, adding that this was the case regardless of the petitioners’ positions.

Netanyahu testimony canceled overnight after defense cites security schedule

The cancellation marked the latest interruption in Netanyahu’s testimony, which has repeatedly been affected by wartime developments and classified security-diplomatic constraints.

Where the sea meets the holiday table: Carlton Tel Aviv offers a Shavuot to remember

From rooftop ice baths to a boutique wine dinner at sunset, the five-star seafront hotel has crafted a full menu of Shavuot experiences for every kind of traveler

Sharon Sharabi, brother of ex-hostage Eli Sharabi, joins Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu

“Avigdor Liberman is a true right-wing leader, and the only one in the political system who was not part of the conception," Sharabi said upon joining the party.

Not everything is fat: The truth behind weight gain

Did you gain weight after the holidays? Do not rush to panic: Most of the gain comes from fluids, carbohydrate stores and food volume, not fat.

Think you are protected from the sun? Think again

Despite the high awareness of the damage caused by the sun, many still use sunscreen only partially, which leads to continuous exposure and damage to the skin over time.

Not only coffee and red wine: The surprising drink that stains teeth

Experts warn that Aperol spritz, a smoothie made from berries, Guinness beer and cola may also adhere to the enamel, cause gradual staining and harm the natural whiteness of the teeth.

Expert warns: What you do at age 40 will determine how you live at age 80

If there is something you must not postpone, it is taking care of the future – health-wise and financially. So what must you start doing today in order to age well.

Moving toward the 'LinkedIn average': Studies find AI is reshaping everyday writing, conversation

Experts warn that individual expression is disappearing as AI tools drive uniform phrasing across essays, chats, and social media posts.

A new standard of hospitality
Senior R&D managers are paying the price of the AI revolution - opinion

It's clear that requirements have changed faster than most managers have been able to adapt.

How Israel’s new reporting rules change the olim tax holiday - opinion

Israel’s new reporting rules pierce the olim tax holiday, exposing foreign assets and raising real risks for globally active newcomers.

The invisible scar is the one we refuse to see - opinion

Special in Uniform, a joint initiative with JNF USA, integrates young people with special needs into meaningful IDF service while creating powerful human connections that extend beyond the military.

A responsible choice: Why canceling Lag Ba’omer at Mount Meron was the right call - editorial

The fires of Lag Ba’omer will burn again on the slopes of Meron. What matters is that when they do, they come back to a country that chose, at the right moment, to be careful.

Trump made a deal with Evangelicals to become president - opinion

Donald Trump’s rise wasn’t driven by Israel, but by millions of Evangelical voters who demanded action on faith, values, and unwavering support, noted Evangelical leader Mike Evans writes.

Negotiate or fragment: Lebanon’s survival may depend on a deal with Israel - opinion

President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are pursuing negotiations with Israel because they understand what the alternative looks like: The end of Lebanon as a unified state.

Vigilantism or terror? Dilemma of Israeli settler violence against W. Bank Palestinians - opinion

The government prefers to call it a Jewish “nationalist crime,” and is averse to referring to it as “terrorism,” and those responsible for committing it “terrorists.”

Beyond the headlines: Not who we are - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in 'critical but stable condition,' spokesperson says

The statement didn't specify the reason behind Giuliani's hospitalization, who is 81 years old and a close ally of US President Donald Trump.

Hamas, Board of Peace clash over disarmament agreement, enter impasse in negotiations - report

The terrorist organization has said that it would only give up weapons after the full implementation of phase one of the agreement, which requires Israel to withdraw from Gaza.

US denies Iran strike claim as tensions surge in Hormuz, Hezbollah rejects talks with Israel

US close to delivering Israeli "Gideon" KC-46 refueling aircraft • Hezbollah rejects direct talks with Israel • IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon

Iran: US Hormuz escort plan would breach ceasefire

Iranian officials have stressed that Tehran would not back down from its position regarding control of the strategic waterway.

Money, power, exile: Inside an Iranian exile’s war on regime-linked wealth in Canada

“I was 15 when I started blogging with a fake name, Sarah Shams,” she told The Jerusalem Post last week while visiting Israel. “Sarah was my aunt’s name, and Shams was an Arab lady who sang on TV.

Iran expert: Tehran not yet under enough pressure to concede

Tehran continues to condition any discussion of its nuclear program on ending the war, lifting the blockade, and the withdrawal of US forces, meaning the core obstacle remains unresolved.

Hezbollah chief rejects direct talks with Israel, says move would 'serve Netanyahu and Trump'

In a lengthy statement, Qassem accused Israel of systematically violating the ceasefire, claiming it had breached the agreement “more than ten thousand times.”

Iran did not hit a US Navy ship near Strait of Hormuz, US official tells 'Post'

The denial comes after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-aligned Fars News Agency claimed that two missiles had hit a United States Navy frigate, forcing it to turn back.

Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says

"She is suffering from terrible headaches, nausea, and chest pain. That is what we are very worried about, her heart," her brother Hamidreza Mohammadi said in an interview.

Michigan University professor praises anti-Israel student activists in commencement speech

Peterson allegedly deviated from his remarks, and according to UMich President Domenico Grasso did not represent the institutional position of neutrality.

Germany's Merz visits Berlin's Chabad brass with officials in solidarity with rising antisemitism

The visit, which also included the President of the Bundestag (German parliament), Julia Klöckner, represents the highest meeting between German officials and the Jewish community in recent years.

Morocco's parliament receives petition to grant citizenship to all descendants of Moroccan Jews

At its core, the petition asks that Moroccan nationality be granted to all Moroccan Jews who previously renounced it, and to all their children and grandchildren.

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