Outgoing Mossad chief Barnea urges Israel to topple wounded Iranian regime

	 download high resolution download low resolution add to lightbox file name: F250423CG505  File Size: 9682 KB  caption (en): Head of Mossad David Barnea attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. April 23,

Iran threatens to halt negotiations, Trump says Hezbollah ceasefire reached

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Netanyahu's corruption trial continues amid pending delay requests

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US weighs expanding nuclear deployments in add'l European NATO states

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Trump's Iran negotiations walk him into a $300 b. extortion scheme by the IRGC

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Trump declares Lebanon ceasefire, calls off IDF strike on Beirut after phone call with Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

Trump tells Netanyahu he kept him out of jail, should be grateful on tense call

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

'Time to say no to Trump': Israeli officials condemn Netanyahu's decision to cancel Lebanon strike

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Deputy mayor among 14 arrested in massive northern Israel corruption raid

Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on May 31, 2026.

Forcing the IDF to leave Lebanon is a betrayal of Israel's citizens

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At least 11 dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine

Smuggled cigarettes recovered by Israel Police, June 1, 2026.

Azerbaijani ship officers arrested in NIS 7 million cigarette smuggling bust

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

Ministry of Tourism Director General Michael Izhakov

Rare gemstone discovered by 12-year-old boy during archaeological dig in ancient Jewish village

Twelve-year-old Alon Horwitz who discovered an ancient gemstone at Korazim National Park in the Galilee, June 1, 2026.

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes first reading, advancing process to move up elections

Bill that would split role of attorney-general passes first Knesset reading

Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 1, 2026.

Capt. Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester killed in combat, several others wounded, in southern Lebanon

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Israel under 'unprecedented delegitimization attacks' from several global tribunals, IDF MAG says

Jewish and Druze students come together and share bread and vegetables grown at a farm extension of the Amal high school in Yanuh Jat in November 2025.

These schools build Druze Israeli identity, one student at a time

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France intercepts another 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to Russian oil

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Gunman kills six people, then himself, in eastern Iowa, police say

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Five key California primary races test Jewish voters and candidates on political loyalties

Anti-Israel activists Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur claim UK banned their entry, revoked visas

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Global Intifada publishes locations, maps of factories, ports for targeted sabotage

Carney promises to combat antisemitism in Canada, citing surge in hate crimes

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the Economic Club of New York in New York City, US, May 28, 2026.

British anti-Israel groups call to screen IDF veterans at UK border

UK AND Israeli flags together at a march in London.

Quarter of all Dutch discrimination offenses in 2025 were antisemitic, new report reveals

Statement of intent to strike Beirut caused Hezbollah leaders to flee, disrupted surprise attack

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Kfar Tebnit, Lebanon, May 11, 2026.

Cargo vessel struck by drone attack in Gulf, Iraqi officials say

UN Secretary-General Guterres proposes new force to replace Lebanon's UNIFIL

Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on May 31, 2026.

PM orders IDF attacks on Hezbollah in Beirut, but US, Iran interventions pause action

 President Donald Trump gestures as he talks to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

Conflicting Trump, Tehran statements leave US-Iran talks status unclear

Iran will hand over nuclear capabilities to terror organizations, Mike Waltz tells Jpost Conference

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US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York City, US, June 1, 2026

Israel the only place where Jews control their own destiny, Jerusalem mayor says at JPost reception

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Iran deal on nukes, ballistic missiles, Hormuz, and terror cash: A guide for the perplexed

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WJC President Ronald S. Lauder at Jerusalem Post Conference: 'Israel is losing the information war'

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Nova music festival survivor Maayan Dee to ‘Post’ Gala: SafeHeart is a lifeboat in stormy PTSD

France bans Israel from defense exhibition, limits Israeli companies to showing defensive weapons

 A visitor walks past the Israeli pavilion during the Eurosatory International Defence Exhibition in Villepinte, north of Paris, France June 11, 2018.

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

Israeli AI, robotics company XTEND, selected for US Defense Department's procurement program

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

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

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

Iran pushes limited deal with US to buy time amid economic pressure

US and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

Iran's Pezeshkian said to offer resignation to Khamenei over growing IRGC influence

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Maritime leaders say US-Iran peace deal must provide clear framework for Strait of Hormuz transit

A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 30, 2026.

Trump's 'weaponization' fund is on hold, sources say

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Milei clashes with Argentina's soccer boss over corruption scandals weeks before World Cup

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

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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

'Putting profits over safety': Florida A-G sues ChatGPT over 'harm caused to Floridians'

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The ChatGPT app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025

Haredim making headway in hi-tech: Projects to introduce ultra-Orthodox to workforce see success

El Al launches direct, 15-hour-long flight to San Francisco from Tel Aviv for next fall

 The Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, CA at sunset. This photo was taken from the Marin Headlands.

Amid shekel-dollar crisis: Hi-tech sector gains strength as Israel's main export with 58% in 2025

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Stocks shake off Iran jitters as AI pushes market up, even amid oil climbs and Hormuz crisis

Government designates eight new forests as natural reserves along northern border

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Galilee Eco Center: regenerative agriculture, healing in the Galilee

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After years-long drought where Syria, Iraq were running out of water, dams are now flooding

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.

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

Electric Egged bus.

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

Israeli musician Yonatan Razel hospitalized, stable after suffering brain hemorrhage

Israeli musician Jonathan Razel, October 23, 2024.

New shot for cancer can eradicate whole tumors in patients, trial shows

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Health Ministry officials meet to discuss, monitor ongoing Ebola outbreak

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Caring for the carers: Israel's hidden mental health crisis

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STUDY

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

Dr. Katya Mandoki: Caressing the land by every step

Dr. Katya Mandoki

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

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OPINION

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

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Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive award at JPost NY Conference

New Olim coming to Israel 2026

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

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

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Diplomatic Conference, September 2025

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Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog

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Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

MDA Heroes   

 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

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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   

Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon as seen from a position across the border in the Upper Galilee, in northern Israel on June 1, 2026.

Lebanon truce unravels as US strikes Iranian targets along Hormuz

NGO Monitor's Gerald Steinberg warns of anti-Israel NGO influence

IDF secures Beaufort Ridge as Hezbollah drone kills St.-Sgt. Tyukin

US Politics   

A mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. Picture taken January 6, 2021.

Trump's 'weaponization' fund is on hold, sources say

Trump consolidates Middle East policy by appointing Special Envoy Tom Barrack to Iraq, Syria

'No. 1 attraction in the world': Trump says he will headline Nat'l Mall fair after singers drop out

Diaspora   

Ultra orthodox Jewish children pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 19, 20226.

More Israelis define themselves as Jews first, gov't approves NIS 100m. to improve Diaspora ties

Leviev Foundation announces new $50 million educational initiative

Bennett condemns Mamdani for not attending Israel Day Parade amid celebration preparation

Judaism   

Dina Gavriely: ‘My task was clear – create vibrant and joyful texts.’

Meet the Israeli author making Jewish texts accessible for children

The beauty and frustration of Shavuot at the Western Wall

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

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   

An Israeli flag flies over the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, as seen from the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon on May 31, 2026.

What is Beaufort Castle, the historic Crusader fortress Israel now holds in southern Lebanon?

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

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   

Sugat's food truck

Inspired by the iconic can: The intriguing food truck coming to Beersheba

The second Israeli Jazz Festival in Lehavim gets underway

Plug-in for NIS 125,000? BYD Unveils the Dolphin G

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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