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Hamas publishes second 'Our Narrative' document two years after October 7 massacre

A previous version of Hamas's manifesto, "Our Narrative: Operation Al-Aqsa Flood," was spread online, and in some cases distributed on college campuses.

I read Hamas's 'new' manifesto so you don't have to you

COMMENT

A Palestinian Hamas terrorist stands next to heavy machinery, after Hamas said that it found the body of an Israeli hostage soldier on Tuesday and prepares to return it to Israel through the Red Cross, in Gaza City, November 4, 2025.

Crown Heights stabber who wanted to 'kill a Jew' arrested

Twenty-three-year-old Armani Charles was charged with attempted assault, assault, and menacing with hate crime modifiers, and aggravated harassment for stabbing a Jewish man in a street altercation.

People walk next to a NYPD vehicle outside of Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, New York City, US, May 22, 2025

TALIK GVILI gives a speech ahead of Bejamin Netanyahu's trip to the US, December 24, 2025.

Mother of final Gaza hostage calls for commitment to deal terms to bring son back

Talik Gvili noted that she will be flying to the United States to meet with US President Donald Trump at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Former hostage Segev Kalfon speaks in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025.

Freed hostage Segev Kalfon denounces lack of support received from Israel since release

IDF sources confirm assassinated Lebanese soldier had Hezbollah connection

FARIYAZ RUSTAMOV of Azerbaijan Railways reviews corridor mapping at a rail construction site near Aghali, Zangilan District—part of the Middle Corridor infrastructure connecting the Caspian Sea to Turkey through territories retaken from Armenia in 2020.

Azerbaijani presidential adviser warns DC on Gaza: 'Don't repeat our mistakes'

Israeli flags flutter at the entrance to Evyatar, an Israeli settlement in the West Bank, November 30, 2025.

UK, Canada, Germany, others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan

ACTOR MOHAMMAD BAKRI poses for a picture at the opening ceremony of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) in Dubai, December 9, 2009.

Controversial actor, director Mohammad Bakri dies at 72

ACTING US Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Kevin E. Lunday reacts as he is nominated to serve as the permanent Commandant, US Coast Guard, during commencement at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, US May 21, 2025.

Coast Guard retracts proposal downgrading swastika as hate symbol, confirms new leader

People enjoy a Christmas festival at the New Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, December 22, 2025.

Christians in Israel: Nazareth tops Israel’s Christian cities as Christmas arrives

People gather next to the Christmas tree at Manger Square on the day of Christmas events with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, on Christmas Eve, in the Old City of Bethlehem, December 24, 2025.

PA claims Israeli authorities prevented VP from attending Christmas Eve mass in Bethlehem

REPORT

Chatam: The Anglo community in Rehovot you’ve probably never heard of

Rabbi Agishtein, “Everyone compromises on something. But what we gain here – the unity, the sincerity, the sense that people really have your back – those things are priceless.”

Rabbi Ashenberg, together with participants at the Semichas Chaver Siyum in Jerusalem

'Israel will respond': PM vows reprisal for Hamas ceasefire violation after soldier wounded by IED

The officer sustained light injuries and was evacuated to a hospital for treatment. The IDF confirmed that his family has been notified.

IDF says Hamas finance official killed in same strike as second-in-command

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a joint press conference with the German Chancellor after their meeting in Jerusalem on March 17, 2024.

IAF Chief hints at Ron Arad op. after disappearance of Lebanese general

Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch (C) talking with President Isaac Herzog at the funeral of St.-Sgt. Daniel Oz, November 6, 2025; illustrative.

Gal Hirsch travels to Cairo for talks on returning final hostage Ran Gvili's remains

Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.

Belgium joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel over Gaza war

Knesset passes preliminary vote on political probe into October 7

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not present, as he was speaking at the Israel Air Force pilot cadets ceremony.

October 7 demands an inquiry, not a presumption of guilt

OPINION

Opposition members of Israel's Knesset leave during a preliminary vote to establish a political commission of inquiry, December 24, 2025.

Bereaved families protest proposed Oct. 7 inquiry law ahead of Knesset vote

Police arrest a man during a protest calling for a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7 outside the home of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in Tel Aviv, December 24, 2025

Ben-Gvir instructs police to skip Knesset committee meeting on missing girl Haymanut Kassau

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at an Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 3, 2025.

Israeli internet browsing, media viewing habits revealed in 2025 telecommunications data

Spotlight

Demonstrators and family members protest against Edward Kachura, who is accused of murdering 17-year-old Yael Melnik outside his court hearing at the Haifa District Court on February 7, 2023.

ARCCI urges appeal in Kachura case after nurse sentenced to seven years for death of teen patient

An illustrative image of nuclear fusion.

The world is pushing for nuclear fusion energy. Israel has the keys to crack it

OPINION

Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut, visits in the Northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona., June 27, 2024.

Connecting the dots: The deep state is not hidden, it runs Israel

OPINION

Amanda Seyfried attends the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, California, October 18, 2025; illustrative.

Amanda Seyfried learns about Shaker founder for film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’

Jerusalem in danger of October 7-style invasion due to failed border security, special report says

Israel ignoring lessons from Hamas's invasion from Gaza • IDF lookouts still stationed too close to border • Lack of coordination between Shin Bet, IDF, Israel Police regarding West Bank checkpoints

After standoff, Katz approves Zamir's IDF air force, navy chief appointments

(Illustrative) People hold Hamas flags as Palestinians gather after performing the last Friday of Ramadan to protest over the possible eviction of several Palestinian families from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, May 7, 2021.

Yemeni government, Houthis agree to exchange 3,000 prisoners

Israel and Palestine flags on geopolitical Map.

The Palestinian partner: Could this new political party's vision be a path to peace?

OPINION

Shin Bet Director David Zini seen on November 3, 2025

Qatargate developments 'dream of every intelligence officer' former Shin Bet official says

Antisemitic ISIS-tied rape, kidnapping plot conspirator on bail as Toronto Jews question safety

Azizov was released on bail under court-imposed conditions after being charged in August with 19 different offenses related to kidnapping, sexual assault, firearms, and conspiracy.

Candace Owens urges audience read antisemitic book, asserts Jews controlled slave trade

Gaetz claims Israeli operation behind prostitution, underage sex allegations

US Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 26, 2021.

OPINION

Candace Owens is spreading, mainstreaming Nazi propaganda to millions

Candace Owens speaking at a Turning Point USA event in Detroit, Michigan, June, 14, 2024; illustrative.

ByOFIR OHAYON

Australia cancels British national’s visa after Nazi symbol and hate speech charges

Lebanese ex-officer connected to Ron Arad reported missing, believed 'kidnapped' by Israel

REPORT

Shukr was reported as missing a week ago following an alleged "intelligence-based entrapment operation," according to Asharq Al-Awsat.

'Bitter irony': American Muslim Zionist says he was detained at al-Aqsa over hostage pin

Friends of Israeli pilot Ron Arad who has been missing since October 1986 march in his memory in Tel Aviv, on October 18, 2024.

OPINION

Is Israel ready if World War Three breaks out?

An illustrative image of nuclear missiles being launched from countries around the Mediterranean region for World War III.

BySHERWIN POMERANTZ

OPINION

Gulf turns to Israel for security as Washington pivots inwards

Representatives of the UAE, US, Israel, Bahrain Morocco and Egypt at the Steering Committee of the Negev Forum, June 27, 2022.

BySALEM ALKETBI

UN spends approximately $100 million in funding to target Israel yearly, new report shows

US awards Colt $12.9m. contract to supply M4A1 carbines to Israel

The M4A1 carbines will be delivered to the IDF by June 2026.

US Navy launches first one-way attack drone from ship amid growing threats

M4 Carbine superimposed on an Israeli flag

Kenya receives Israeli SPYDER air defense system in $26 million deal

Ukrainian service members walk next to a launcher of a Patriot air defence system, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine August 4, 2024.

RTX unit Raytheon lands $1.7 billion deal to supply Patriot systems to Spain

A drone is displayed at DJI's flagship store in Hong Kong, China September 22, 2016, two days before its opening.

US blocks new Chinese-made drones over national security fears

Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls

Democratic senators warn that President Trump’s decision to recall nearly 30 career ambassadors creates a leadership vacuum, weakening US influence as rivals like China and Russia expand their reach.

Syria, Russia discuss military cooperation and reconstruction after Assad

Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the Moon within a decade

An AI generated illustrative image of a nuclear power plant on the surface of the Moon, with the Earth seen in the background.

A newly discovered species complicates the human origin story

A REPLICA of the remains of a more than 3-million-year-old female hominid known as "Lucy" at the National Museum in Addis Ababa August 7, 2007.

Turkish FM Fidan meets with Hamas leaders to discuss advancing ceasefire to second phase

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during an interview with Reuters at the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025.

In Collaboration

Why was Gal Gadot Chosen to be the 2026 Laureate of the $1 Million Genesis Prize?

STAN POLOVETS, Co-Founder and Chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation / Gal Gadot

Ester Ben David’s Zionist blueprint for building a stronger state

Ester Ben David and her team: “They are my rock.”

A legacy reinforced: Keren Hayesod shows its impact in Israel’s challenging times

Keren Hayesod World Chairman Sam Grundwerg, CEO & Dir Gen Edna Weinstock-Gabay, Dr. Tzachi Slutsky, Soroka Deputy Hospital Manager, visiting ruins from an Iranian missile at Soroka Hospital, Beersheba

Israeli tech salaries rose in 2025, but jobs fell and gaps widened

Tech jobs in Israel are no longer growing, and the number of enterprises hiring new staff has decreased to only 1,350 in 2025

Israeli tourism to Japan jumps sharply as yen weakens

Integrating ultra-Orthodox students into research activities. Photographed in the laser laboratory at the Jerusalem College of Technology.

Israeli tech firms deepen European presence

Some of the items placed in the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology time capsule.

ServiceNow to buy Israeli cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion

Armis founders, Yevgeny Dibrov and Nadir Izrael.

Israel advancing emergency aliyah plans in wake of Bondi Beach massacre

Ofir Sofer (middle), Rabbi Eli Schlanger (Far right)

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'Eyeing the exits': Nearly half of British Jews don't feel welcome in UK, don't see future

Demonstrators hold Israeli and British flags outside the Law Courts, during a march against antisemitism, after an increase in the UK, during a temporary truce between the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and Israel, in London, Britain November 26, 2023.

Israel expected to advance aliyah emergency aid plan for new immigrants

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.

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

Jerusalem Post Miami Conference returns, shaping the future together

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'Biggest issue in Israeli society': First Lady Michal Herzog at 'Post' Trauma Conference

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

JPost sits down with Professor Michael Edelstein.

Professor Michael Edelstein: Measles outbreak and the trust gap in vaccines

Are Australia's Jews safe? The crucial security, spiritual insights taken from Bondi Beach massacre

The ever-evolving David Broza: A new live jazz album

US Politics

A view of drawers and framed photos, including of Donald Trump, in Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan home.

Trump 'shares love of young girls,' Epstein wrote in card purportedly sent to Nassar

A-G Ken Paxton moves to defend Texas’s designation of CAIR as a terrorist organization

Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to deploy National Guard to Chicago area

Diaspora

BEN SHAPIRO at the Knesset in April, at a ceremony honoring Independence Day torch lighters.

'Frauds and grifters': Ben Shapiro slams Carlson, Owens, Bannon over antisemitism at AmericaFest

Ben Shapiro deserves support for calling out right-wing antisemitism at Turning Point USA

Jewish communities, MFA hold first J50 network forum to improve communication

Judaism

People attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the New Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, on December 14, 2025.

One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas

Heroes of PALMAR: Hanukkah and the few against many

Bondi, Oct. 7: A deliberate pattern of terror on Jewish holidays

Christian World

The Nativity scene shows baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh and placed in a rubble to show solidarity with the people of Gaza on December 24, 2023 in the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, West Bank.

Lutheran Christian leaders praised Hamas violence against Israel, investigation finds

Pope Leo XIV challenges Illinois governor over end-of-life legislation

'Shameful and reprehensible': Arson destroys Christmas tree, Nativity grotto at Jenin church

Food

Aaron Reich and Shir Perets enjoy their donuts in Jerusalem Post's studio.

The donut debate: What is the best sufganiya in Jerusalem on Hanukkah 2025?

Gaston Steakhouse at Airport City: Where meat is an art

Amaia: Stellar dairy and fish in Jerusalem

Archaeology

Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old labyrinth that reveals India’s role in ancient global trade

Oldest evidence of transport technology uncovered in White Sands, New Mexico

3000-year-old burial site uncovered in Scotland sheds light on devastation in the Bronze Age

Science

An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Frontal-lecture courses don’t work for older adults, Israeli study finds

Ancient DNA reveals extreme family ties in Bronze Age southern Italy

Israeli scientist makes ‘Nature’ journal’s top ten list of shapers of science in 2025

Culture

ELIJAH BRYANT shoots over a Bayern Munich defender during the Reds’ 82-72 road victory to improve their first-place Euroleague record to 13-5.

Hapoel Tel Aviv stays atop Euroleague with road conquest of Bayern Munich

Israeli film industry in turmoil as Culture Ministry awards ignite backlash

Beitar’s late goal shocks Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium

History

The entrance of the former German Nazi concentration camp in Dachau near Munich, Germany.

From Auschwitz to Dachau: How a pharmacist became central to Nazi camp medical crimes

This week in Jewish history: Yearning for Zion

Inside the Jewish Brigade’s untold Holocaust survivor rescue operations

OMG

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, on December 19, 2025

Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein's jet eight times in '90s, prosecutor email charges

'Eat s***': JD Vance hits out at Nick Fuentes over racial slurs hurled at wife Usha

'One hundred times more powerful': Trump announces new ‘Trump class’ battleships

Consumerism

Investors eye growth: Airwallex raises $330M in successful funding round

Narin Ammara turns adversity into ambition with the upcoming launch of Narins Beauty

Wood, bamboo, and warm light: Celebrate Hanukkah with green and unique design

Astrology

Daily Horoscope for December 15, 2025 – all Zodiac signs

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Hamas publishes second 'Our Narrative' document two years after October 7 massacre

I read Hamas's 'new' manifesto so you don't have to you

Crown Heights stabber who wanted to 'kill a Jew' arrested

Mother of final Gaza hostage calls for commitment to deal terms to bring son back

Freed hostage Segev Kalfon denounces lack of support received from Israel since release

IDF sources confirm assassinated Lebanese soldier had Hezbollah connection

Azerbaijani presidential adviser warns DC on Gaza: 'Don't repeat our mistakes'

UK, Canada, Germany, others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan

Controversial actor, director Mohammad Bakri dies at 72

Coast Guard retracts proposal downgrading swastika as hate symbol, confirms new leader

Christians in Israel: Nazareth tops Israel’s Christian cities as Christmas arrives

PA claims Israeli authorities prevented VP from attending Christmas Eve mass in Bethlehem

Chatam: The Anglo community in Rehovot you’ve probably never heard of

'Israel will respond': PM vows reprisal for Hamas ceasefire violation after soldier wounded by IED

IDF says Hamas finance official killed in same strike as second-in-command

IAF Chief hints at Ron Arad op. after disappearance of Lebanese general

Gal Hirsch travels to Cairo for talks on returning final hostage Ran Gvili's remains

Belgium joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel over Gaza war

Knesset passes preliminary vote on political probe into October 7

October 7 demands an inquiry, not a presumption of guilt

Bereaved families protest proposed Oct. 7 inquiry law ahead of Knesset vote

Ben-Gvir instructs police to skip Knesset committee meeting on missing girl Haymanut Kassau

Israeli internet browsing, media viewing habits revealed in 2025 telecommunications data

Spotlight

ARCCI urges appeal in Kachura case after nurse sentenced to seven years for death of teen patient

The world is pushing for nuclear fusion energy. Israel has the keys to crack it

Connecting the dots: The deep state is not hidden, it runs Israel

Amanda Seyfried learns about Shaker founder for film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’

Jerusalem in danger of October 7-style invasion due to failed border security, special report says

After standoff, Katz approves Zamir's IDF air force, navy chief appointments

Yemeni government, Houthis agree to exchange 3,000 prisoners

The Palestinian partner: Could this new political party's vision be a path to peace?

Qatargate developments 'dream of every intelligence officer' former Shin Bet official says

Antisemitic ISIS-tied rape, kidnapping plot conspirator on bail as Toronto Jews question safety

Candace Owens urges audience read antisemitic book, asserts Jews controlled slave trade

Gaetz claims Israeli operation behind prostitution, underage sex allegations

Candace Owens is spreading, mainstreaming Nazi propaganda to millions

Australia cancels British national’s visa after Nazi symbol and hate speech charges

Lebanese ex-officer connected to Ron Arad reported missing, believed 'kidnapped' by Israel

'Bitter irony': American Muslim Zionist says he was detained at al-Aqsa over hostage pin

Is Israel ready if World War Three breaks out?

Gulf turns to Israel for security as Washington pivots inwards

UN spends approximately $100 million in funding to target Israel yearly, new report shows

US awards Colt $12.9m. contract to supply M4A1 carbines to Israel

US Navy launches first one-way attack drone from ship amid growing threats

Kenya receives Israeli SPYDER air defense system in $26 million deal

RTX unit Raytheon lands $1.7 billion deal to supply Patriot systems to Spain

US blocks new Chinese-made drones over national security fears

Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls

Syria, Russia discuss military cooperation and reconstruction after Assad

Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the Moon within a decade

A newly discovered species complicates the human origin story

Turkish FM Fidan meets with Hamas leaders to discuss advancing ceasefire to second phase

In Collaboration

Why was Gal Gadot Chosen to be the 2026 Laureate of the $1 Million Genesis Prize?

Ester Ben David’s Zionist blueprint for building a stronger state

A legacy reinforced: Keren Hayesod shows its impact in Israel’s challenging times

Israeli tech salaries rose in 2025, but jobs fell and gaps widened

Israeli tourism to Japan jumps sharply as yen weakens

Israeli tech firms deepen European presence

ServiceNow to buy Israeli cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion

Wizz Air plans Eilat-Budapest route, Israel bases from March

Southeastern Taiwan shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage

Israeli scientists use AI to improve irrigation and spot plant stress early

Winter in Jerusalem: Valleys, rails, and the city’s stories

US House of Representatives passes bill to expedite permitting for big energy projects

Trump administration to dissolve key climate research agency

Weight-loss pill approval set to accelerate food industry product overhauls

Health Ministry tightens oversight as demand for sperm donations surges

Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes

Israel must leave World Health Organization, Knesset's new health committee chair says

Israel urges immediate vaccination as flu morbidity rises, orders 485,000 more vaccine doses

'Come home!': FM Gideon Sa’ar urges Diaspora Jews to make aliyah to Israel

Finding her place: Leora Leeder's journey from New York to Israel

Israel advancing emergency aliyah plans in wake of Bondi Beach massacre

'Eyeing the exits': Nearly half of British Jews don't feel welcome in UK, don't see future

Israel expected to advance aliyah emergency aid plan for new immigrants

It’s all about the timing

Emerging Real Estate Hotspots in Israel

Beersheba’s southern command to be vacated and transformed into a residential and leisure complex