IDF works to intercept Hezbollah drone, Iranian delegation heads to Pakistan without US

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Berlin’s farce: How Germany failed Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi

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Israeli tanks on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, April 24, 2026.
Army personnel keep watch along a closed road in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 25, 2026.
A USAF Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II "Warthog" takes off from RAF Lakenheath on April 08, 2026 in Lakenheath, England.

Herzog not planning to pardon Netanyahu anytime soon, wants to push for plea deal

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PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend the dedication of a new rehab center at Hadassah Hospital-Mount Scopus in October. Pardon Netanyahu if he takes substantive steps to unite the nation, says the writer.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, next to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2026.

Trump safe after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner, suspect in custody

This picture shows an UNRWA school in the Shuafat refugee camp in east Jerusalem on May 6, 2025.

UNRWA’S West Bank schools drop to four day weeks over funding issues, UN agency confirms to ‘Post’

Lebanese prisons emptied of Hezbollah terrorists after two released on bail

Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Suspect in Independence Day murder is son of senior figure in defense establishment

Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli police, at the Ministry of National Security in Jerusalem, on July 4, 2023.

After week of killings, police chief says some murders ‘impossible to prevent’ as anger grows

A Lebanese Armed Forces (LIF) checkpoint is seen in the border village of Ayta al-Chaab, southern Lebanon, near the Israeli border, on February 23, 2026.

Lebanon won’t disarm Hezbollah, but will attack a 'generator owner'

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions, listen, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan.

US cancels envoy travel, shifts from talks to pressure as Iran’s divisions deepen

ANALYSIS
Shayna, a Jewish Ukrainian refugee from the Alumim children's home in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, catches bubbles as part of celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Purim after arriving to Israel following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

UK blocks donation designated for the welfare of Ukrainian children in Israel

 Runners cross the finish line during the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Outrage after man dressed as Hitler, standing on Israeli flag, salutes Boston Marathon runners

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

New York Annual conference

Education Ministry says Finance Ministry data gaps blocked High Court update in haredi funding case

Members of Israel's Right in talks to form new party as alternative to Likud

Education Minister Yoav Kisch at the education system's arranging room at the Ministry of Education in Jerusalem, in preparation for the opening of schools in the country tomorrow morning, August 31, 2025.

Former Israeli ambassador to the UK appointed as head of PMO National Public Diplomacy Directorate

Tzipi Hotovely poses for a picture at her office in Jerusalem on February 19, 2020.

Israeli embassy worker in Washington describes 'shouting, panic' at White House dinner shooting

White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller and his wife Katie Miller (C) are taken out of the ballroom by security agents during a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

IDF probes video showing soldiers destroying solar panels in Christian-Lebanese village

  US President Donald Trump waves as he departs after delivering remarks to NCAA Collegiate National Champions in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US., April 21, 2026.

Shots fired at White House, prompting Trump's evacuation, as IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon

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Security officials evacuate U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Cheryl Hines, as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026.

'Not particularly secure': Questions raised over security after shooting at White House dinner

 THEN-US PRESIDENT Barack Obama delivers a statement about the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six major world powers, as his vice president, Joe Biden, looks on, in the East Room of the White House, in July 2015.

Iran must rollback its nuclear, missile program

OPINION
US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026

Strait of Hormuz should not reopen on Tehran’s terms

OPINION

Six anti-Israel activists charged for ramming down UAV factory gate, tearing into roof

Three Palestine Action activists sentenced to 20 months for attack on US defense factory

 A POLICE officer stops a protester impeding staff turning onto the main road on October 16, 2023 in Leicester.

US embassy issues security alert amid arsons against UK Jewish sites

The burnt wreckage of Hatzalah ambulances as fire services continue to monitor the scene after they were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.
FEATURE

Leo Terrell’s civil rights roots fuel his fight against antisemitism

LEO TERRELL in his Washington office wearing his Hadar Goldin hat, with hostage pictures in the background. Lt. Goldin died in a 2014 Hamas ambush in Gaza, with his body finally returned to be laid to rest in Israel this past Nov.

Teens in two states arrested over threat that shuttered Houston synagogue

'We have all the cards': Trump cancels US delegation’s trip to Pakistan for Iran negotiations

Sexual abuse in Iranian prisons sharply rises as population repression increases during ceasefire

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan.
REPORT

Israel told US to pressure Lebanon into acting against Hezbollah or risk ceasefire collapse

Burned out vehicles on Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the aftermath of Hamas's October 7 massacre; illustrative.

'Security reality has not changed enough': Two kites from Gaza land in Kibbutz Nahal Oz

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon on April 25, 2026.

Netanyahu orders IDF to attack Hezbollah in southern Lebanon after repeated violations of ceasefire

Information warfare is shaping the Israel, US war with Iran in real time

OPINION

Ukraine marks 40 years since Chernobyl disaster amid war fears

LT.-COL. NADAV SHOSHANI: Israel’s face to global media.
OPINION

Israel’s haredi draft crisis needs more than crackdowns

Ultra orthodox Jewish reserve soldiers of the IDF's Hasmonean Brigade operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025.
ByJONATHAN GUTTENTAG
OPINION

Gaza leadership shift tests feasibility of structured post-war governance

A Hamas fighter carries a rifle in the Gaza Strip, last year. Hamas is reportedly prepared to hand over not only weapons tied to internal security, but the broader machinery of governance to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, the writer says.
BySAMER SINIJLAWI
OPINION

What Anthropic’s Mythos means for cybersecurity and what it takes to prevail now

BySEBASTIAN KURZ, SHALEV HULIO

Study: IDF Talpiot program excels in producing entrepreneurs

Honoring the lives lost with mission-driven innovation

COMMENT
Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv
OPINION

At 78, Israel’s defense-tech edge is reshaping modern warfare

BySHUKI SCHWARTZ
Hezbollah weapons seized by the IDF in southern Lebanon, published April 22, 2026; illustrative.

IDF escalates robot wars against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbail

A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026.

Israel’s Windward, Vantor partner for persistent monitoring to counter dark fleets

US to allow denial of green card applicants over anti-Israel political opinions

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Suspect in shooting near White House dinner said he targeted Trump administration officials

REPORT
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents patrol at Washington Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, US, March 24, 2026.

Family seized again after court-ordered release in Colorado immigration case

  ICE agents patrol around BWI Airport on March 30, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
REPORT

Iran executes alleged Israeli agent over sabotage in nationwide protests

A noose is pictured as supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran gather to protest against the death penalty in their home country and for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be declared a "terrorist organisation", in Berlin, Germany, November 14, 2024.

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

 A helicopter conducts firefighting operations as wildfires continue in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, April 26, 2026.

From disaster to revival: Israel faced its destiny and changed the face of the Middle East

Esther Luzzatto

Pass on the Flame!

A historic front page dedicated to a congratulatory message from Ronald S. Lauder, president of the WJC, to President Milei of Argentina

The network effect: Orly Carmon’s ORCA is rewriting power for women across borders

ORCA. A transnational network of women designed around movement

Shlomo Group turns to Indian technicians in NIS 50m service-center expansion

China's Xpeng expects to start full-scale delivery of 'flying' cars in 2027

The central garage in Holon, alongside certified garage workers from India.

SpaceX warns that inquiries into sexually abusive AI imagery may hurt market access

The SpaceX building, as the company prepares to file for an initial public offering (IPO), in Hawthorne, California, April 23, 2026.

Your Investments: Avoid repeating financial blunders

U2 SINGER Bono poses during a photocall for ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France, last year.

Your Taxes: So you want to acquire an Israeli company?

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

FEATURE

Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced

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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.

'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay

Fan Tailed Raven, Mitzpe Shalem, Dead Sea.

'Personality determines life or death': Bold ravens near humans die younger

STUDY
Swamp Orchid.

Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough

Israel’s wars are changing sleep, diet, and exercise in alarming ways

STUDY

New Israeli-led AI model to predict chemotherapy benefit in breast cancer

Dr. Roni Lotan and Prof. Eyal Peer.

Lessons from the safe room: Navigating fear, routine, and family togetherness

Four Israeli children saved in organ transplant marathon

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

Promoting Diaspora aliyah will never succeed through anger

OPINION

Yakov Schacht: How a Ninjutsu coach navigates life in Israel’s war zone

American Jews [Illustrative]

First Bnei Menashe flight lands as Israel launches operation to complete community’s Aliyah

Bnei Menashe olim arriving in Israel, April 23, 2026.
COMMENT

An Israeli columnist called American Jews ‘traitors,’ here's why he's wrong

 CELEBRATING ISRAEL during a New York parade. What does Chabad have against the flag?
OPINION

Immigration by choice: Why do most olim from America choose Jerusalem?

Jerusalem’s Mesila Park in snow, 2022.
BySHAIKE NAFHA

Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design

Head of Kiryat Tivon council on NVIDIA: 'An opportunity that can change the entire North'

The Luria project by Tzarfati Shimon in Arnona, Jerusalem.

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

A landmark project - Midtown Jerusalem

Midtown Jerusalem

Jabotinsky 137-7 project. Tel Aviv

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

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Jerusalem Post Miami Conference returns, shaping the future together

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Past Event - Building tomorrow, today: Jerusalem Post Washington Conference heads to Capitol Hill

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Diplomatic Conference, September 2025

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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   

  US President Donald Trump waves as he departs after delivering remarks to NCAA Collegiate National Champions in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US., April 21, 2026.

Shots fired at White House, prompting Trump's evacuation, as IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon

The future of Israeli tech: Insights from Yaniv Golan

Trump calls Chinese shipment to Iran a 'gift,' Israeli technicians charged with espionage

US Politics   

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, next to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2026.

Trump safe after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner, suspect in custody

US to allow denial of green card applicants over anti-Israel political opinions

US adding firing squads, electrocution and gassing to federal execution methods

Diaspora   

Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives to deliver his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outlining the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026.

Satmar HQ condemns Mamdani for vetoing no protest buffer zones around educational facilities

Not allowing Norwegian King to condole Israel post-October 7 was mistake, state sec. admits

Vaughan congregant punched by man who attempted to force way into synagogue

Judaism   

That mission is rooted in the fusion of the sacred and the everyday.

Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: The promise of permanence

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Love your neighbor as yourself

Christian World   

FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa'ar and new envoy to Christian world George Deek.

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

Nationwide Bible reading event marks 250 years of scripture in America

Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs

Food   

Good-old cooking days: Old-school Israeli kitchen in more modest times.

Wine Talk: Wining in the kitchen

Archaeologist revives 2,000-year-old bread recipe in Pompeii after 18 years of experimentation

In the kitchen with Henny: Marinade magic for your grill

Archaeology   

A general view of the Great Pyramids in Giza, Egypt, November 15, 2025.

Great Pyramid of Giza may have been built over course of 20 years, using multiple ramps

Partial statue of Ramesses the Great found in ancient Egyptian capital city along Nile

CT scans reveal age, authenticity of child mummy housed in Polish museum for over a century

Science   

Pacific giant octopus.

Colossal octopus may have dominated Cretaceous oceans, researchers say

NASA tracks colossal asteroid on a close approach to Earth

Secrets of a drowned realm: DNA traces show the North Sea once held sprawling woodlands

Culture   

LIRAZ CHAMAMI (right) and Talia Lynne Ronn in ‘Unconditional.’

What to watch now: New Israeli drama 'Unconditional’ and a fading ‘Hacks’

Hodaya Cohen wins Israel's 78th Independence Day Bible World Quiz for Youth

Memorial Day ceremony honors 47 fallen lone soldiers since October 7

History   

A life-preserver of Laura Mabel Francatelli, a survivor of the Titanic disaster is displayed before the auction of Maritime Models and Maritime Pictures at Christie's Auction House in West London, 16 May 2007.

Titanic survivor’s signed life jacket sells for over $900,000

Ink and irony: A closer look at the cartoonist who chronicled Israel’s formative years

British professor uncovers location of Shakespeare’s London home using previously unknown documents

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 Thessaloniki, Greece

Thessaloniki: Man sleeps in trash bin, saved seconds before being crushed by trash comapctor

He went to work as usual: Husband investigated for burning wife's body in zoo’s animal incinerator

Gibraltar's monkeys find clever way to avoid junk food bellyache

Consumerism   

A patient undergoing a detailed scalp examination before a hair transplant procedure.

Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey for first-time patients in 2026

The Israeli developments that are changing the food industry

Samsonite luggage takes prime-time spotlight in Big Brother Israel 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

Chen G. Schimmel and the demands for truth: A new generation bearing witness

From vision to action

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