After several Hezbollah barrages, IDF warns of intensified fire against northern Israel

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Israeli security forces and civilians at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon toward Israel overnight caused damage in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, May 30, 2026.
Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, May 30, 2026.
Israeli security forces and civilians at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon toward Israel overnight caused damage in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, May 30, 2026.

Chinese military technology allowed Iran to shoot down US fighter jet during war

US declares new sanctions on Iran, PGSA condemns US leadership

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.
An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.

UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US, Israeli intel during war

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OPINION
The essential position of head of the National Information Directorate has been vacant since May 2024. The directorate is responsible for shaping the Israeli hasbara (public diplomacy) response in all fields.

The battle for the truth: Israeli public diplomacy is at a critical test

ByDAVID BEN-BASAT
FEATURE

A Lebanese Christian fled from Hezbollah - and found refuge in Israel

‘ANCIENT CONNECTIONS’: A view toward Jerusalem’s Old City during Sigd celebrations emphasizes the centuries-old ties between Ethiopia and the Jewish state – ties now expanding into diplomacy, technology, and regional cooperation.

Start-Up Ethiopia: Addis Ababa takes a page from Israel's innovation playbook

FRONTLINES
STRATEGIC CHOKEPOINT: A Puntland Marine officer patrols the Bosasso coastline in the Red Sea against ISIS, in Bari Region in the Gulf of Aden, Somalia, Jan. 2025.

Will Israel stand alone for Somaliland?

OPINION
US Navy F-18 prepares to launch from a carrier, May 29, 2026.

US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal reached, Pentagon chief says

Israeli security forces at the scene where a house was hit by an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon in Metula near the Israeli-Lebanese border, May 25, 2026.

Israel making 'every possible mistake' in Lebanon, Tel Aviv University professor says

People view the exhibits at Yad Vashem on April 13, 2026.

Head of Anne Frank Educational Center questions Yad Vashem's Germany expansion, drawing backlash

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gal Hirsch, Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Prime Minister"s Office hold a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, January 27, 2026.

Israel at a crossroads: War, elections, and the future of the US-Israel alliance

WATCH

Tourism Ministry director-general to visit US in push to boost incoming tourism to Israel

Ministry of Tourism Director General Michael Izhakov

Community security: Nir Oz volunteers train to defend Israel's frontlines after Oct. 7

FEATURE
EHUD DRIBBEN, co-founder of Magen 48, discusses the work his organization does to train Israeli communities to confront threats.

As Israel enters election season, Netanyahu's opponents face a math problem

FRONTLINES

Missile hits Kiryat Shmona during early-morning Hezbollah barrage, local leaders demand answers

Israeli security forces and civilians at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon toward Israel overnight caused damage in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, May 30, 2026.

TAU enrolls approx. 100 injured IDF veterans under new framework without psychometric exam

View of the Tel Aviv University campus. May 15, 2025.
FRONTLINES

'Nothing is inevitable': Veteran journalist Oren Nahari on Israel, history, and battle with ALS

 South African flag.

South Africa courts Gulf money while its Iran ties unsettle investors

FEATURE
A drawing exhibition by a group of young men and women depicting various scenes related to the chemical attack, during an event commemorating the 12th anniversary of the attack on August 21, 2025 in Moadamiyat Al-Sham, Syria.

New Syrian chemical weapons find could help prosecute perpetrators of war crimes, experts say

WORLD VISION’s former Gaza director Mohammed el-Halabi told ‘The Jerusalem Post’ in a phone interview that he was in northern Gaza, where he had been trying to rebuild his life and reenter the humanitarian field since his release.

What happened to World Vision's former Gaza director Mohammed el-Halabi?

EXCLUSIVE
Ambassador Mike Huckabee, the US Ambassador to Israel, delivered the commencement address at Yeshiva University in New York City, where he was awarded the Presidential Medallion. May 28, 2026.

Amb. Huckabee honored at Yeshiva University, delivers commencement speech to grads

Why Jewish tourists no longer feel safe being visibly Jewish in London

OPINION
IN LONDON: The writer with grandsons Tal (R) and Mendy, in front of a  Vincent Van Gogh masterpiece – ‘Sunflowers’ at the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square.

‘I am heartbroken,’ Seed + Mill co-founder on Brooklyn co-op boycott

INTERVIEW

Germany arrests eighth member of Hamas network seeking to attack Israeli, Jewish sites in Europe

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on the Zuiderstrand beach, during a protest against the violence in Gaza, on the sidelines of a NATO Summit, in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025.

Mamdani endorses former Columbia encampment organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the appointment of Christine Clarke as chair and commissioner for the New York City Commission on Human Rights at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, Queens in New York City, New York

'Evil Zionist b****': Helen Mirren harassed on London streets over Israel support

Trump's refusal to return to war with Iran will 'cost him dearly', Saudi expert claims

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman look at portraits at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" in the Colonnade at the White House in Washington, DC, November 18, 2025.

Iran's Ghalibaf says Tehran has no trust in words, will judge by actions

WATCH

Hezbollah rockets strike church in southern Lebanon, IDF footage shows

A Hamas terrorist stands guard during the release of Israeli hostages, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

Hamas likely possesses, uses FPV drones similar to Hezbollah, IDF Southern Command officer says

IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, published May 24, 2026.

Hezbollah likely pushing Iran to secure its inclusion in any ceasefire agreement with US

REPORT

'The Sacrificial Service': Leviticus has been mistranslated for centuries

REVIEW
Reading a torah scroll

The beauty and frustration of Shavuot at the Western Wall

FEATURE

Milu-EM to the rescue: Volunteer network aides Israel's overburdened emergency rooms

DR. ARI GREENWALD.
WATCH

Jerusalem Post conference returns to New York against backdrop of regional tensions

New York Annual conference
ANALYSIS

US-Israel alliance reached a military peak, but its political future is under threat

Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered off-road robotic warfare company

A Bluewhite autonomy kit installed on a BL Advance Systems BLR MK2 Platform.

Defense establishment developing new solutions against Hezbollah's fiber-optic FPV drones

OPINION

No shots fired since the ceasefire - opinion

ByCOLONEL (RET.) ADI BERSHADSKY
ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

Israeli AI defense-tech firm Airis Labs emerges from stealth with $60m. in funding

IDF receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, May 27, 2026.

Israel receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, boosting options for independent strikes on Iran

No decision made after Trump's White House meeting on Iran negotiations

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US President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Joe Biden's wife Jill thought he was 'having a stroke' during 2024 presidential debate

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending

The Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard marches past during a welcome ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China.

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

A satellite image shows military activity underway at the Xinjiang octagon-shaped installation, with large tents and a range of military vehicles, in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China, April 30, 2026.

Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

US rapper and producer Kanye West arrives for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.

On the Front Lines of Care: Kaplan Medical Center Faces War’s Challenges, Eyes Major Expansion

Prof. Tarif Bader, the CEO of Kaplan Medical Center.

Shaping the future of AI at Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Dr. Michael Gofman speaks with Maor Zaguri, Acclaimed Israeli Director

Reviving Tel Hai: Yair Belachovsky’s mission to preserve a defining legacy

Yair Belachovsky speaks at a state memorial ceremony for Joseph Trumpeldor and the defenders of Tel Hai in 2025

Your Taxes: Trump’s tax amnesty raises questions for Israeli taxpayers

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2025.

Your Investments: Aaron’s menorah teaches us patience is key to long-term wealth

Wix cuts 20% of its employees citing shekel-dollar exchange rate, AI implementation

: In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), a cloud-based web development platform, in front of a screen showing the company's branding on July 31, 2025.

Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad, experts say

Blue Origin New Glenn explodes at Cape Canaveral, Florida, US, on May 29, 2026.

How nonlinear careers could drive Jerusalem’s hi-tech rise

Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs reopen after six years

Gofra Beach’s mineral-rich sulfur spring reopened in mid-May after being revealed by the lowering of the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water line.

Galilee Eco Center: regenerative agriculture, healing in the Galilee

All city buses in Eilat, Kiryat Shmona to be replaced with electric ones by end of 2026

Firefighters work to extinguish blaze near Beit Shean, May 19, 2026.

Firefighters battle blaze near Beit She’an, northern Israel, as aircraft work to contain flames

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

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

International 'No Smoking Day' highlights the dangers of tobacco

Discarded cigarettes; Illustrative.

Israel climbs tobacco rankings as cigarette affordability raises concerns

STUDY

A gift of light and love: A grandmother's tribute to a beloved grandson

STUDY

AI tools can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, Israeli study finds

OPINION

Jewish perspectives on God and parenting after October 7 trauma

BySTEPHEN SPECTOR

If Israel wants mass aliyah, it must end its bureaucratic gatekeeping

OPINION
 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.

Daniela Lachster: Moving from uncertainty in Argentina to a Jewish state of uncertainty

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive award at JPost NY Conference

New Olim coming to Israel 2026

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.
FEATURE

Studying in Israel: International students find a home at Reichman University

LEVI PREGER and Rachel Eskandry feel supported as both ‘olim’ and lone soldiers.

An ultra-luxury Jerusalem icon

"Forest" Project.

Midtown Jerusalem

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

The Luria project by Tzarfati Shimon in Arnona, Jerusalem.

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

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Jerusalem Post Miami Conference returns, shaping the future together

Miami Summit 2026

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   

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gal Hirsch, Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Prime Minister"s Office hold a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, January 27, 2026.

Israel at a crossroads: War, elections, and the future of the US-Israel alliance

Trump warns Oman not to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Iran

IDF kills Hamas chief as Trump’s Board of Peace fund hits zero

US Politics   

A PLACARD sends a clear message featuring US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as protesters gather near the UN office during US-Iran nuclear talks, in Geneva, Feb. 17.

US-Israel alliance reached a military peak, but its political future is under threat

Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

White House officials push for USD 250 bill featuring Trump's portrait

Diaspora   

People view the exhibits at Yad Vashem on April 13, 2026.

Head of Anne Frank Educational Center questions Yad Vashem's Germany expansion, drawing backlash

Amb. Huckabee honored at Yeshiva University, delivers commencement speech to grads

Mutra becomes first kosher restaurant to earn Michelin star

Judaism   

Jews at the Western Wall, 1870s.

The beauty and frustration of Shavuot at the Western Wall

'The Sacrificial Service': Leviticus has been mistranslated for centuries

Parashat Beha'alotcha: The courage to see beyond

Christian World   

POST-ISRAELI withdrawl in May 2000, a donkey survives in a minefield in the south Lebanon village of Aytaroun.

A Lebanese Christian fled from Hezbollah - and found refuge in Israel

Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast at 10: Moral Courage of Christians Needed as Jews Face Danger

Pope Leo apologizes for Church's historic role in slavery

Food   

Happ

Happicerie: Brunch at a ‘happy grocery’ in Netanya

National Library of Israel acquires copy of UK's oldest kosher cookbook belonging to Montefiores

Wine Talk: Wine and cheese, please

Archaeology   

Rupert van Der Werff from Summers Place Auctions with a rare skeleton of a long-extinct woolly rhinoceros in Billingshurst, England, March 5, 2019; file photo.

Neanderthals' ancient toolkit included hammers, blades made from rhino teeth

Evidence of ancient Native American life uncovered near Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Rare, intact ancient Roman burial unearthed during excavations in eastern Croatia

Science   

NEGEV DESERT - APRIL 06 2011:Israeli farmers desert farming planting vines in a desert farm in the Negev, Israel. Israel is a world-leader in agricultural technologies despite its dry climate

Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

Asteroid to fly within 176 Bulgarias of Earth on Monday, May 18 - NASA

Culture   

Meir Shalev

Docaviv 2026 opens in Tel Aviv with global documentaries, masterclasses, and retrospectives

Author of ‘People Love Dead Jews,’ Dara Horn, delights Jerusalem crowd

Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a unifying ‘East-West’ sound together

History   

Hurva remains, 1972.

Inside Jerusalem’s 1948 siege through the eyes of a child who survived the Old City’s fall

Switzerland to release sealed files on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele

How well do you know Israel’s capital? Take the Jerusalem Quiz

OMG   

Ivanka Trump wearing a deep-blue resortwear set by Israeli designer Shani Shemer during Trump family wedding festivities in the Bahamas.

Ivanka Trump spotlights Israeli designer Shani Shemer's resortwear at family Bahamas celebration

NYC based artist, activists places middle finger-shaped statue in front of Mamdani's City Hall

Daniel Peretz, Southampton soccer team thrown out of Championship playoff final over spying scandal

Consumerism   

Impact Driver Kit.

Good news for professionals and DIY enthusiasts: International power tool giant arrives in Israel

We found the item that deserves to peek out from under your shirt

Israel's secret gardens where rare species on the brink of disappearance are being saved

Prof. Eduard Yakubov, president of the Holon Institute of Technology

Israel cannot afford to rely solely on theoretical doctorates

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

Confronting the Iranian regime’s ideological warfare strategy against Israel and the West

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