Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel as Trump hosts Israeli-Lebanese talks at White House

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'Targets are marked': Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.
Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, April 22, 2026.
IDF TROOPS from the 769th Brigade in the area of Dibbin in southern Lebanon.

Mamdani office has no definition of antisemitism after dropping IHRA, czar confirms

Phylisa Wisdom.
Mall of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; illustrative.

At least 10 wounded in shooting at Mall of Louisiana

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AN APARTMENT building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine April 23, 2026.

Dnipro Jewish community leader’s home damaged in Russian strike, wounding child

Head of Rabbis for Human Rights Avi Dabush to run in Democrats Party primaries

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu review a military honor guard on April 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.

In Orban’s rule, Israelis saw a model for their own country - will he also be one in defeat?

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of former Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Israel, US believe Mojtaba Khamenei not functioning as leader, IRGC commanders make choices for him

Peter Beinart attends the PEN America 62nd Annual Literary Awards at Town Hall on March 31, 2026 in New York City.

Peter Beinart’s ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’ wins PEN America award

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

A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 2, 2026.

US blockade of Hormuz successful despite media reports suggesting otherwise, maritime expert says

DR. ALEX Sinclair's kippah, after police cut off the Palestinian flag.

Police officers under investigation after detaining man, cutting Palestinian flag off his kippa

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

New York Annual conference

Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor

IDF searches for suspects following attempted ramming attack against soldiers in West Bank

US President Donald Trump waves to the media after walking off of Air Force One at Miami International Airport on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah stronghold 25-meter underground in southern Lebanon

Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, April 17, 2026.

Israel, Hezbollah trade ceasefire violation accusations as IDF tries to block civilians' return

Mourners attend the funeral of Hezbollah terrorist in Kfar Sir, Lebanon, April 21, 2026

Israeli Air Force technicians indicted for spying on IDF chief, Ben-Gvir at Iran's behest

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after a recent dominant performance, as the capital club continues its push for the Israel Premier League title.

Beitar Jerusalem set for crunch championship showdown in Beersheba

Boy George, who will represent San Marino at the Eurovision song contest performs during the London Eurovision Party 2026 at Outernet London on April 19, 2026 in London, England.

Boy George speaks out against critics who condemned his pro-Israel stance

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026

UK Jews are under siege, and Iran faces no consequences

COMMENT
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026.

Iranian delegation 'forbidden' from raising nuclear issues in US talks

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'Shame, disgrace': Israeli diplomat in US heckled at Silicon Valley Memorial Day ceremony

UK police arrest two more in alleged arson plot targeting Jewish community sites

Marco Sermoneta arrives at the Ninth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

‘Dirty f***ing Jew:’ Thames Police arrest Slough man after assault on Orthodox Jew

A 'Shomrim' private security car is seen driving past a synagogue in Stamford Hill, north London on October 13, 2023.

Failed car bomber released in October 7 deal gave video speech at Berkeley classroom

Israa al-Jaabis (L), a 32-year-old Palestinian woman who detonated a small bomb on October 11, 2015 on the highway leading from the Jewish settlement of Maale Adumim to Jerusalem, arrives for her sentencing hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem on November 7, 2016.

Dutch gov't ups Jewish security amid massive rise in antisemitic attacks

Hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists killed in 24 hours before Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, IDF reveals

Trump's Op. Economic Fury pressure campaign on Iran expands beyond Hormuz blockade

Israeli military vehicles are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon amid the ongoing war, April 8, 2026.
REPORT

Iranian delegation 'forbidden' from raising nuclear issues in US talks

 Two girls walk next to the rubble of a destroyed house in the Yarmouk camp on September 14, 2025 in Damascus, Syria.

Syria carrying out arrests of Palestinians linked to Assad regime, rights orgs. claim

Residents of Debel in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL officers, and a local priest stand next to the newly replaced Jesus statue.

Lebanese town replaces IDF-gifted statue of Jesus with crucifix replica

Blood diamonds, crypto: Hezbollah’s financial operations in Europe serve as major terror lifeline

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

STUDY
Lebanese child holds up plastic toy during pro-Hezbollah rally

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi splashed with red substance in Berlin after criticizing ceasefire

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and an Iranian opposition figure flashes the victory sign during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) USA 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, in Grapevine, Texas, U.S., March 28, 2026.
OPINION

Starting from the end: Resolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict is key to regional peace

A HAMAS terrorist stands on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City.
ByGERSHON BASKIN
INTERVIEW

Smotrich: US supports Israeli West Bank settlement expansion

The future of Israeli tech: Insights from Yaniv Golan

WATCH

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

The Future of Israeli Tech: Insights from Yaniv Golan

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

IWI's Negev 7 Light Machine Gun

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

OPINION
Memorial ceremony on Har Herzl in Jerusalem, Israel. April 19, 2026.

Honoring the lives lost with mission-driven innovation

COMMENT

IRGC‑linked Tasnim warns of risks to undersea cables below Strait of Hormuz

Lebanon PM accuses Israel of war crimes, claims IDF targeted journalists

A satellite image shows a fleet of small boats at sea, north of the Strait of Hormuz near the Kargan coast, Iran, April 22, 2026.

Virgina court blocks new congressional maps two days after state votes in favor

Voters arrive before casting their ballots at a polling location at the Westover Library on April 21, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.

Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says

A photo shows the headquarters of Netherland's General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) in Zoetermeer, on April 24, 2025.

Philippine ex-president Duterte must stand trial for murder, ICC rules

Protesters hold placards in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC) ahead of the ruling on the appeal by the former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague on April 22, 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

Israeli battery-swapping IP owners demand $250 million from Chinese EV giant for patent infringemen

Universe Partners founder Shani Zanescu on building resilience tech for a stronger future

WATCH
During the test, I spent a considerable amount of time at charging stations, which were sometimes slow or unavailable.

Polymarket forecast low chances of ceasefire being extended even after Trump's announcement

The logo of prediction market trading platform Polymarket is seen on a digital screen (illustrative)

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years, with insider John Ternus set to replace him

The Apple company logo.

Oil surges, stocks fall as US-Iran tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping flows driving risk

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

'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds

INTERVIEW
Manta ray spotted in Eilat Bay, April 21, 2026.
STUDY

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

Swamp Orchid.

Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough

  Israeli drivers and roads are notorious for being among the worst worldwide.

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

STUDY

Four Israeli children saved in organ transplant marathon

Prehistoric children’s remains show syphilis-like disease spread through ancient Vietnam

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CLALIT SCHNEIDER Children's Medical Center.

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

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

STUDY

Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war

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

COMMENT

Exodus was among the ship records found in a Tel Aviv document trove

EXCLUSIVE
 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

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

YAKOV SCHACHT, business leadership coach.

Eisenkot unveils aliyah plan to bring two million olim by 2048, vows to cut bureaucracy

Gadi Eisenkot attends a conference at the Academic College in Tel Aviv, January 6, 2026.

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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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   

The Future of Israeli Tech: Insights from Yaniv Golan

The future of Israeli tech: Insights from Yaniv Golan

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

Assisting Jews worldwide this Independence Day

US Politics   

Voters arrive before casting their ballots at a polling location at the Westover Library on April 21, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.

Virgina court blocks new congressional maps two days after state votes in favor

US Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid Pentagon shakeup

DeSantis signs bill banning DEI programs in Florida local governments

Diaspora   

AN APARTMENT building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine April 23, 2026.

Dnipro Jewish community leader’s home damaged in Russian strike, wounding child

'Shame, disgrace': Israeli diplomat in US heckled at Silicon Valley Memorial Day ceremony

Houston synagogue and Jewish day school close due to unspecified threats

Judaism   

‘Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad with her, all who love her.’

Shabbat Rosh Hodesh: At the threshold of renewal

Parashat Tazria-Metzora: Turning lemons into lemonade

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

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   

File photo: First century bakery in the Roman town of Pompeii, showing corn-mill, oven, and food counter, January 1, 1900.

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

Motza: A welcome break from reality in the Jerusalem Hills

Archaeology   

Examination of the mummy using the Canon Aquilion Prime ST  Computed Tomography at the Stefan Cardinal Wyszy´ nski Provincial Specialist  Hospital in Lublin, April 23, 2026.

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

Fragment of Homer's Iliad discovered inside Roman-era mummy during Egypt excavations

Evidence of human sacrifice, inbreeding found at ancient Korean burial complex

Science   

A cup of coffee

This is the number of daily coffee cups researchers recommend for optimal mood benefi

'IKEA kit' nuclear power plant startup gets $380 million to build reactors in shipyards

'Boiling frog': Frequent dependence on AI can erode humanity's mental capabilities, study finds

Culture   

Noam Bettan, Israel's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, poses in this undated handout photo.

After five countries quit Eurovision over Israel, over 1,000 entertainment figures push back

Ittai Binnun’s ‘Home’: Jerusalem jazz meets post–Oct 7. reality

Apple TV releases 'Unconditional' drama series trailer

History   

Adriano Goldschmied founder of Adriano Goldschmied attend Denim Première Vision 2025 at Superstudio Più on May 22, 2025 in Milan, Italy.

'Godfather of denim’: an Italian designer whose Jewish father was murdered at Auschwitz

Researchers say they’ve traced Shakespeare’s London lodgings at last

Newly published documents belonging to Israel's first prime minister reveal eerily relevant message

OMG   

MACAQUES HOLD food while an infant sits between them at the Rock in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar, July 27, 2019.

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

Starbucks tests ChatGPT to suggest drinks by how you dress, your ‘vibes’

“VeryChinese”: Gen Z’s latest meme crowns China the new cultural tastemaker

Consumerism   

Don’t travel naked in Switzerland

"Don’t travel naked in Switzerland" and more tips for visiting a foreign country

GoPro enters the world of professional photography with MISSION1

Ginseng eye patches to reduce the appearance of fatigue, dark circles, and fine lines

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

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