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ISRAELI SECURITY forces guard while Israeli bulldozers demolish a Palestinian home in the town of Nahalin, west of Bethlehem, May 25, 2026.
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.
Vessels sail through the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 20, 2026.

'My job is to bring Israel down,' alleged Hamas financier says as he goes to trial in Netherlands

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem reportedly targeted twice as Beirut braces for escalation

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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem accepts condolences for the death of Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr, who was killed on Tuesday in an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon August 2, 2024.
An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.

Deadly Hezbollah drones could reach Jerusalem, Tel Aviv if gov't doesn't act, Liberman warns

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Shin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025

Shin Bet chief David Zini met former Fatah official during wartime UAE visit

US strikes Iranian boats, missile launch sites in 'self defense', says CENTCOM

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.

Trump ally says Saudi Crown Prince MBS told him he could recognize Israel ‘today’

Iranian Americans and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran take part in a march passing in front of the U.S Department of Labor building with a banner with the image of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, US, May 16, 2026.

Iran-US negotiations stalling around nuclear program, financial relief, mediators say

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US President Donald Trump delivers a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York, on May 22, 2026.

Trump demands Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

A group of supporters surround an Islamic State-linked family, as they arrive at Melbourne international airport, in Melbourne, Australia, May 7, 2026.

Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home

 UNIT 8200 soldiers in action – working with data.

Tax Authority wants army tech veterans tied to Israel

Maureen Galindo participates in a forum held by the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area in San Antonio on May 6, 2026

Galindo’s antisemitic rhetoric sparks outrage ahead of Tuesday runoff

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.

Netanyahu orders IDF to 'hit the gas' on Hezbollah strikes amid drone strikes on northern Israel

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

Netanyahu admitted to Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital for dental procedure

Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks as he meets unionized skilled trades workers at the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) office in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May 15, 2026.

Six Israeli citizens arrested for weapons, drugs smuggling on Egyptian, Jordanian borders

Humanitarian aid enters Gaza through the Rafah border crossing from Egypt, in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, on March 16, 2026.

Hydrochloric acid leak at Petah Tikva country club leads to evacuation, two kindergartens at risk

Israeli soldiers take position as civilians take cover during a Hezbollah attack near the Israeli border with Lebanon in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.

Israel must end the dangerous illusion of deterrence on the northern border

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Israeli Kindergarten in Northern Israel

One-third of students not registered for school in Kiryat Shmona, mayor warns

An Iranian woman, Boshra, shows her mobile phone, after a nationwide internet shutdown since January 8, 2026, following Iran's protests, in Tehran, Iran, January 24, 2026.

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access

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Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrives for meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 19, 2025.

Why Saudi Arabia is still resisting Trump's pressure to join Abraham Accords

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Antisemitism is ubiquitous in US healthcare, medical unions, Jewish doctor tells 'Post'

INTERVIEW
Dr. Jacob Agronin speaks at the House Education & Workforce subcommittee hearing on May 20, 2026.

Flotilla arrest highlights connections between banned NJ terror front, new NGO

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Retired police officer awarded for bravery during Tree of Life shooting

Daniel Mead with US Attorney Rivetti, Officer Smidga, Tree of Life survivors, and PBP Chief Lando.

New Jersey man indicted for threats against NYC Jewish organization

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Germany supported Hamas-linked organization for years without tracking funds, audit finds

Dead animals, tetanus and rabies: IDF soldiers stationed in Gaza face extreme conditions

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(Illustrative) IDF soldiers standing near the Gaza border, in Israel, February 4, 2026

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say

Gaza flotilla activist: Engaging with IDF was main goal, not humanitarian aid

An Israeli Air Force fighter jet flies over central Israel amid the ongoing war between Israel, Iran and Hezbollah, March 12, 2026.

IDF strikes city of Tyre in southern Lebanon following surge in Hezbollah drone attacks

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

Iran demands access to $12b. assets frozen in Qatar as precondition to advancing talks

REPORT

CIA knows Iran's real power center while Washington pretends otherwise

OPINION
An illustration of the CIA and Iranian flags.

Israelis are paying a heavy price for the IDF's restraint in Lebanon

ANALYSIS

Court extends detention of sixteen minors arrested for Independence Day murder of Yemano Zalka

PEOPLE GATHER outside a court in Lod, calling for justice following the killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, on May 10, 2026.
ANALYSIS

How hate crimes and political assassinations reflect America's polarization crisis

Men console each other as they sit on a sidewalk, near the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center, in San Diego, California, US, May 18, 2026.

Hezbollah still strong enough to drag Lebanon into civil war, expert warns

Iran did not win the war, it won something more dangerous

OPINION
A man holds a flag with a picture of late leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, late Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a rally in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2026.

What every board member should know about Quantum, before it's too late

OPINION

Lockheed Martin breaks ground for new THAAD missile manufacturing facility

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Storm Shield

Rafael unveils Storm Shield to protect UAVs in contested environments

A person holds a Sting interceptor drone by the Ukrainian company Wild Hornets at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, March 16, 2026

Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test

Iran moves World Cup training base from US to Mexico amid security concerns

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Third Round - Group A - Iran v United Arab Emirates - Azadi Sports Complex, Tehran, Iran - March 20, 2025.

Spanish police filmed beating Gaza flotilla activists as Jerusalem jabs back at Madrid

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

Zohran Mamdani speaks at a rally (Illustrative).

Trump utilizes right-wing influencers to push support for Iran agreement within Republican Party

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump greets attendees during the Congressional Picnic at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.

Obama-era nuclear deal may be best case scenario for US, Iran peace talks, Israeli expert warns

 People wave flags next to an Iranian missile on display during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.

Mysticism meets melody in Eduard Shyfrin’s ‘Red Blues’

Red Blues Single

The civilian army: Anat Vidor and the quiet power of WIZO

World WIZO President Anat Vidor. A biography that reads like the story of Zionism.

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

Jewish CEO of Azerbaijani giant deepens business ties with Israel

Kirill Rubinski, the Jewish CEO of the Azerbaijani group NEQSOL Holding

Iran’s oil gamble could turn Gulf attrition into Tehran’s own nightmare

Bank of Israel cuts interest rates, inflation stable despite Iran war

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Your Investments: Shavuot lessons, from Torah to retirement planning

A holiday of cheese and wine

Your Taxes: How California’s new software tax may hit Israeli tech companies

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

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

Medics work outside of the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was affected by a hantavirus outbreak, after it arrived at the Port of Rotterdam, where Dutch authorities are preparing quarantine arrangements, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 18, 2026.

Israel to ban cell phones in middle schools, Education Ministry confirms

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination

War’s hidden toll: Mental health treatment in Israel surges 240%

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Writing to heal: How putting trauma on paper can restore clarity

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.

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

The INFINITY Project.

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

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

A landmark project - Midtown Jerusalem

Midtown Jerusalem

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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."

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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

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Messages are written on stones laid to honour the families and victims of a deadly mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, in Sydney, Australia, February 9, 2026.

Australia warns antisemitism was left unchecked, as Israel weighs wartime trauma recognition

'Blood on their hands': Top Modern Orthodox rabbi says haredim must serve in IDF

Trump touts US-Iran peace deal while Iran denies uranium handover

US Politics   

US President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Justice Department March 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.

US Justice Department seeks to lift White House ballroom injunction after shooting

How hate crimes and political assassinations reflect America's polarization crisis

Democrats move to block suspects connected to Jan 6 Capitol riots from accessing new DOJ funds

Diaspora   

Polona Vetrih, Robert Waltl and Sophia Huzbasic stand outside the Jewish Community Center in Ljubljana.

Slovenian Jewish community approaches new government with 'cautious hope'

'Jews are Magic': Museum exhibit explores Jewish fascination with occultism

CAM weekly antisemitism report – ‘Nakba Day’ protests set off wave of antisemitism

Judaism   

Rabbi Danny Tropper, founder of Gesher.

'Agents of Change': American Jews and the transformation of Israeli Judaism

'The Wisdom of Truth': Reaching the attic with a ladder to the Zohar

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Christian World   

Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first Encyclical Letter "Magnifica Humanitas" focused on the rise of artificial intelligence, in The Vatican on May 25, 2026.

Pope Leo apologizes for Church's historic role in slavery

Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 'Rededicate 250' national prayer event

Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours

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YARDEN SAUVIGNON BLANC is perfect with goat cheese. Cheese and wine are natural partners.

Wine Talk: Wine and cheese, please

Reim Bistro: Friends for a Kosher dinner

In the kitchen with Henny: Cheesy does it

Archaeology   

During an archaeological survey, researchers from the Maritime Encounters, University of Gothenburg, identified six previously unregistered Bronze Age mines in Spain, May 23, 2026.

Six previously unknown Bronze Age mines found in Spain, some 150 more remain ‘undiscovered’

Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion

Korean, Egyptian archaeologists find ancient temple gate blocks during restoration work in Luxor

Science   

Medics work outside of the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was affected by a hantavirus outbreak, after it arrived at the Port of Rotterdam, where Dutch authorities are preparing quarantine arrangements, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 18, 2026.

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

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

Study warns elevator safety standards in the UK, EU lag behind rising body weight

Culture   

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

Israel’s Noam Bettan keeps singing through Eurovision boycott storm

Israel's Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final at first semifinal

Cultural boycott surge: Israeli artists cut off from global stage after October 7

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

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Noa Kirel's wedding dress

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