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Three Israelis wounded by explosive Hezbollah drone in northern Israel, two in serious condition

Israel Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanon Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and US Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office, April 23, 2026.
A temporary military road block is set up near Rosh Hanikra after three civilians were wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack, in northern Israel, May 14, 2026
Israelis take part in the annual Jerusalem Day flag march in the capital, May 14, 2026

Iran convert formerly sentenced to death tells ‘Post’ Pope brought ‘shame’ by honoring envoy

INTERVIEW
Marziyeh Amirizadeh.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar holds up a copy of The New York Times as he speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters on in New York City on August 5, 2025.

Israel to take legal action against NYT over claims of 'dog rape' of Palestinians

Illustration of The New York Times application displayed on a smartphone held in hand in Corsica France April 18, 2026.
EXPLAINER

Can Israel actually sue 'The New York Times' over 'dog rape' column?

Ben-Gvir declares ownership of Temple Mount as activists clash in Jerusalem ahead of flag march

THE ISRAEL AIR FORCE opened a new Special Forces Wing (Wing 7) in mid-July to increase the operational effectiveness of the IAF

Veteran Israel Air Force commanders abused young commanders, military police reveal

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party, known as PAK take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq.

Justice in Baghdad: Iraq convicts notorious Saddam Hussein-era torturer

Vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, sail off the city of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026.

Dozens of ships set sail from Turkey as Gaza flotilla tries second blockade run

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

Two-thirds of Israelis support immediately forming commission of inquiry into October 7

POLL
Photographs Maniac Murder Cult members shared on their Telegram channel from the criminal complaint, November 17, 2025.

White supremacist leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for plot to poison NYC Jewish kids

US President Donald Trump (L) takes part in a welcome ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

Trump mishandling of Taiwan issue will push ties to 'dangerous place,' China's Xi warns

World Emunah: The women who are holding Israel together

Frieda Ross, President of World Emunah

Netanyahu condemns racism against Ethiopians, decries Zalka murder at state memorial ceremony

Coalition submits bill to dissolve Knesset, vote expected next week

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu at the state memorial ceremony for Ethiopian Jews who perished on their journey to Israel.

Israel Aerospace Industries to merge with Green Pine radar developer Elta Systems

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country's biggest defence contractor, is seen at their offices next to Ben Gurion International airport, near Or Yehuda, Israel February 27, 2017.
INTERVIEW

Greek-Israeli relations are 'flourishing,' Israel's deputy foreign minister tells 'Post'

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel on a three-day diplomatic and economic mission to Athens.

'My health is excellent,' Netanyahu stresses in defamation lawsuit testimony

A giant screen at a shopping area shows news footage of national flags of China and the United States during a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China May 14, 2026.

Why should the US-China meetings matter for the Middle East? Here are five reasons

ANALYSIS
US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.

Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran

ANALYSIS
Soldiers praying at the Kotel in 2013.

Jerusalem Day: A son's tale of an Ammunition Hill hero

WATCH
The october 7 report and the media circus that followed

The October 7 report and the media circus that followed

WATCH

We built them before - we must build them again

OPINION

Jewish Republican Paul Singer tarred with rainbow Star of David in anti-LGBTQ Kentucky ad

We Built Them Before. We Must Build Them Again

Israeli music industry doubtful over Kanye West's potential return to Israel

(L-R) Kanye "Ye" West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Prince Harry says antisemitism in UK is 'deeply troubling'

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, attends the Kyiv Security Forum , in Kyiv on April 23, 2026.

Second man charged with arson of former synagogue in London

Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's largest swap

Iran ‘frighteningly close’ to developing nuclear weapons, US energy secretary says

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Hans Grundberg, UN Special Envoy for Yemen, poses for a photo as members of the Supervisory Committee on the Detainees Release Agreement attend the closing ceremony of a meeting between the Yemeni government and the Houthi group, in Amman, Jordan, May 14, 2026.

Iraq sought financial assistance from International Monetary Fund as result of Iran war

People drive past a Lebanese national flag fluttering in a square in central Beirut on October 21, 2024.

Beirut accuses Tehran of violating Vienna Convention in complaint to UN

A photo illustration taken in Nicosia on May 4, 2026, shows a person in front of a large screen displaying vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz on a ship-tracking website.

Ship seized off UAE's Fujairah being pulled toward Iranian waters

The October 7 report and the media circus that followed

WATCH

NYT defends op-ed on Palestinian abuse as Israel’s military readies new F-35 upgrade

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The october 7 report and the media circus that followed

NYT doubles down in support of controversial op-ed claiming abuse of Palestinians in Israel

People walk by The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 16, 2025.

From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream

A prison guard with a dog watches as a convoy carrying released Palestinian prisoners leaves the Ktzi’ot Prison in the Negev Desert of Israel, February 27, 2025.
EXPLAINER

What is Euro-Med, the Hamas-linked organization relied upon for sexual abuse claims in NYT column?

Steadicopter unveils Golden Eagle 'mothership' for complex missions

IDF testing counter-drone technologies ahead of security meeting on rising drone threat

Golden Eagle mothership launching the compact drones

Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup push

Finnish-Israeli defense industry seminar, May 2026

Finland hosts large Israeli defense delegation for two-day seminar

IDF's F-35I "Adir" used during Operation Roaring Lion.

Doomsday weapon: Not nuclear arms but a war with no end - opinion

OPINION

Teenage girl murdered after refusing arranged marriage to cousin, Iraqi women’s rights group claims

Pentagon considering renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire fails

REPORT
A young Iraqi girl who has reached the age of wearing a hijab, is clothed in the head covering worn by many Muslim women for the first time during a ceremony organised at the Basra International Stadium in Iraq's southern city of Basra on December 11, 2025.
ANALYSIS

What is the Thucydides Trap, raised by Trump’s China visit?

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a state banquet with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.

All 26 people under observation for hantavirus in France tested negative, health minister says

It is possible to completely get rid of the virus

UK health minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer

British Health Secretary Wes Streeting walks on Downing Street, on the day of the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 13, 2026.

The health budget paradox

Amos Shavit, CEO of the Friends of Kaplan Medical Center

From the depths of the water to the heights of Mount Herzl

Irene Nurith Cohn is a volunteer in the Zaka scuba unit

Reichman University launches RiseApp to strengthen Jewish communities worldwide

“RiseApp aims to create a digital home that strengthens connection, reliable information, and resilience within Jewish communities worldwide.”

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on Spotify, cite ‘revenge’ for Khamenei's killing

Polymarket scandal: Indicted Air Force officer claims 'entire IAF is involved in gambling'

 Spotify

Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A logo of Meta AI sits outside the Meta House on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025.
REPORT

Approximately 2 million jobs lost in Iran due to war as internet blackout enters fourth month

An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2026.

Open-AI Chief Sam Altman to testify in Elon Musk trial

Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub, Iran denies

Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi

A satellite image shows likely oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers near Iran's Kharg Island, May 6, 2026.

Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution

(From L) Avi Freidman, Ariela Solomon, and Yael Maoz at the site of the future Galilee Eco Center, this year.

Galilee Eco Center: regenerative agriculture, healing in the Galilee

AFTER A 16-HOUR journey from Tel Aviv, I encountered an unexpected California winter, where ancient pines in the Sierra Nevada stood heavy with snow between January storms.

The saline blueprint: Can saving the Dead Sea reshape Middle East diplomacy?

FEATURE

Magen David Adom announces new mental health emergency response unit

WhatsApp co-founder gives Shaare Zedek $200m in record Israeli hospital donation

Magen David Adom staff members work at the emergency dispatch center in Ramla, central Israel, March 6, 2026.

Reservists Party launches national PTSD recovery plan for those impacted by war, October 7

CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak to 'level 3' of emergency activation

STUDY

Taking too many medications may harm older adults, study warns

A fourth-generation calling: Dr. Emily Steier's aliyah journey to Jerusalem in wartime

Promoting Diaspora aliyah will never succeed through anger

OPINION
Dr. Emily Steier

Hundreds of European doctors hoping to make aliyah attend MedEx conference

Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founders and Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer

The Maccabiah Games’ crucial role in shaping Zionism and aliyah

No. 38: Larry Frank playing for Vanderbilt University.
JERUSALEM REPORT

Aliyah under fire: The new immigrants who chose Israel despite war and uncertainty

Nearly 20,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since last Passover.

It’s all about timing! 2026 is a rare opportunity window for Tel Aviv real estate

Four buildings, one home: A new way to live in north Tel Aviv

The INFINITY Project.

Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design

Prime Jerusalem lets Jews worldwide own a luxury home in the heart of Jerusalem.

Prime Jerusalem – the next home for the Jews of the world in the capital

A landmark project - Midtown Jerusalem

Midtown Jerusalem

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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   

Soldiers praying at the Kotel in 2013.

Jerusalem Day: A son's tale of an Ammunition Hill hero

NYT defends op-ed on Palestinian abuse as Israel’s military readies new F-35 upgrade

The October 7 report and the media circus that followed

US Politics   

Rep. Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, speaks during a press conference outside Columbia University on April 22, 2024 in New York City.

Rand Paul’s son apologizes after reportedly making antisemitic attack on Rep. Mike Lawler

Marco Rubio would beat JD Vance by wide margin in 2028 presidential primaries, poll finds

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking

Diaspora   

Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg, 99, poses in inside his old classroom at the memorial at the former Jewish School before a discussion with foreign journalists a week before the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp on January 20, 2025 in Leer, Germany.

Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg, who moved back to Germany in his 80's, dies aged 101

Sarah Lawrence student senate rejects J Street U chapter after fierce backlash

Jewish Republican Paul Singer tarred with rainbow Star of David in anti-LGBTQ Kentucky ad

Judaism   

RUTH JOINS her mother-in-law, Naomi, in traveling to the Land of Israel, while Orpah turns back to Moab after accompanying them for a stretch. King David will descend from Ruth, and Goliath from her sister-in-law.

'From Alienation to Monarchy': Ruth and the architecture of loving-kindness

'Eishet Chayil': Who is the biblical woman of valor?

Parashat Behar-Behukotai: Quality vs quantity

Christian World   

The Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours

Israel appoints new envoy to Christian world after Lebanese Jesus statue, Pizzaballa controversies

Nationwide Bible reading event marks 250 years of scripture in America

Food   

A meat dish served at Purete

Purete: A laid-back chef restaurant near Lake Kinneret

Jerusalem Brewing Co. brings craft beer back to Israel’s capital

Piccolino: Bountiful brunch with a bonus in Jerusalem

Archaeology   

The mysterious, ancient tunnel found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel on the outskirts of Jerusalem, May 14, 2026.

Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day

US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation

Central-Eastern Europe's oldest Neanderthal group identified by DNA taken from teeth

Science   

The problem begins when it turns into a large, unplanned amount, especially of foods high in sugar and fat

"Not inevitable": Children obesity rates plateau in the US

"Extreme, transient conditions": Never-before-seen material found in remnants of nuclear detonation

Extremely painful: Evidence suggests Neanderthals performed root canals 59,000 years ago

Culture   

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

Israel’s Noam Bettan keeps singing through Eurovision boycott storm

Israel's Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final at first semifinal

Cultural boycott surge: Israeli artists cut off from global stage after October 7

History   

 Adolf Eichmann, pictured in 1941/1942, in his SS uniform. Eichmann fled to Argentina in 1950 before being captured by the Mossad in 1960.

On this day: Adolf Eichmann captured in Argentina by Mossad

DNA analysis identifies four more members of John Franklin's lost Arctic expedition

Divers find wreck of Coast Guard ship torpedoed by Germans, US’ largest naval loss of World War I

OMG   

Christian worshippers take part the Easter Vigil at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chaldean Catholic Church in Arbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, on April 4, 2026.

"Never been happier": He built a $3B makeup empire—now he’s choosing the collar over couture

British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts

Licked it and put it back—in Singapore: French student’s costly mistake

Consumerism   

Puma. Prices range: NIS 39.90-1,399

The iconic predatory cat has arrived at Big Fashion Glilot

Brand news: Who landed from Brazil and a 360-degree fashion experience

Your guide to finding foreclosure properties in 2026

Rabbi Kalman Ber, Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Israel with Eduard Shyfrin, businessman, mathematician, and Kabbalah scholar

Israel’s Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber visits Monaco Jewish community

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