Over 12,000 estimated dead in Iran mass killings, largely over two nights, amid protests

REPORT

FM Araghchi claims Iran treats protesters with tolerance, Israel involved in unrest

A demonstrator lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei outside the Iranian embassy during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in London, Britain, January 12, 2026.
Cars burn in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026.
Mourners carry coffins during a funeral procession for members of security forces and civilians said to be killed in protests on Sunday, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab from a video released on January 11, 2026.

Iran admits 2,000 dead amid protests as UN dismayed by 'horrific violence'

Mourners carry a coffin during a funeral procession for members of security forces and civilians said to be killed in protests on Sunday, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab from a video released on January 11, 2026.
Snow in the northern Golan Heights

Israelis eye quick northern getaways as Hermon snow looms this weekend

Snow falls atop Mt. Hermon in northern Israel on January 13, 2026.

Flooding, high winds, snow disrupt roads, flights as storm sweeps Israel

Germany’s Merz: I believe we are witnessing final days, weeks of Iran’s regime

US President Donald Trump wearing a "happy Trump" pin speaks during a meeting at the White House in Washington, January 9, 2026; illustrative.

US to impose 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, Trump says

 Valve on an Iranian gas pipeline (illustrative)

Which nations is Trump targeting with new tariff on Iranian trade?

EXPLAINER
 David Cunio

Hamas captors told David Cunio his wife had 'moved on,' ex-hostage says

	Former hostage Eitan Mor attends a conference titled “Gaza: The Day After” at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 12, 2026.

Hamas 'will not give up until last Israeli is gone,' former hostage Eitan Mor says

Protesters fly Iranian and Palestinian flags at a rally denouncing Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Glasgow, Scotland, June 23, 2025.

Pro-Scottish independence X/Twitter accounts go silent after Iran internet shutdown

The Syrian anti-narcotics unit allegedly thwarted a large-scale drug smuggling attempt from Lebanese territory, but alleged the suspects were able to escape arrest by retreating into Lebanon.

Sharaa regime credited with disrupting Assad-era Captagon empire in major drug bust

Startup Nation meets the Scale-Up State: Israeli innovation heads to Texas

Startup Nation meets the Scale-Up State in Texas

Military arrests three terrorists for impersonating IDF soldiers, robbing stores

IDF spox.: Iran protests an internal matter, but Israel ready to respond to surprise attack

 Israel Police, Border Police, and IDF reinforce security in Hebron amid Passover pilgrimages to the Tomb of the Patriarchs, April 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Hearing opens in Tel Aviv on Case 4000

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Ben-Gvir: High Court has no authority to dismiss me, A-G is attempting coup against democracy

 LEFT: Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara RIGHT: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Bill on prosecuting October 7 Nukhba terrorists passes first Knesset reading

Demonstrators gather outside the Iranian embassy during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in London, Britain, January 11, 2026

Khamenei is falling: The end of a tyrant’s rule amid calls for Pahlavi’s rise

OPINION
Iranians are seen protesting and blocking roads across Iran, on January 8, 2025

Iran’s digital blackout is the regime’s last gamble – but it’s already failing

OPINION
NSW Premier Chris Minns and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attend a press conference at NSW Police headquarters, following a deadly shooting incident during a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Australia’s antisemitism crisis and the royal commission that had to happen

OPINION
Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz at the President residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025

Herzog expresses concern over exodus of Christian families from Israel

Fundraiser for ICE agent who killed Renee Good includes antisemitic attack on Minneapolis Mayor

Retired Argentinian general claims Israelis caused Patagonia wildfires in antisemitic conspiracy

MINNEAPOLIS MAYOR Jacob Frey speaks at a press conference, after an US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 12, 2026.

‘Synagogue of Satan': Beth Israel arson suspect laughed when admitting crime to father

Suspected arson at Beth Israel synagogue in Jackson, Mississppi, that destroyed two torah scrolls, January 11, 2026.
ANALYSIS

Jewish, kosher, Israeli restaurants are on the front line in war waged by anti-Israel activists

People attend a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he delivers an address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters, in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025

US court rejects Mamdani's attempt to block real-estate deal involving Israeli-owned company

Israel nearly struck Iran twice in recent weeks, former IDF intelligence chief claims

Kurdish parties in Iran call for regime change as protests continue

 Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Vance, other US officials urge Trump to pursue talks with Iran before military strike

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

US planning of military operation against Iran in 'advanced stages,' official says

REPORT
Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026.

Footage shows bodies of hundreds of slain Iranian protesters piled up at forensic center - HRANA

Tzrifin base exhibition reveals Hamas and Hezbollah arms, showing structure behind attacks

Meet the key figures shaping the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit

An Israeli soldier displays combat equipment seized by the Israeli military during the recent war in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria at the Tzrifin military base near Rishon LeZion, December 30, 2025.
EDITORIAL

Reza Pahlavi matters in Iran’s protests, but Iranians, not outsiders must decide his role

 Los Angeles, United States. Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi, activist, advocate, and oldest son of the last Shah of Iran, gives a speech at "Live For Liberty", a benefit concert in support of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement in Iran.
OPINION

The final battle for Iran: Why Khamenei’s regime is on its last legs

 A screenshot of a pre-recorded message by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from a hidden location.
ByAFSHIN ELLIAN
OPINION

Don’t impose another Persian dictator on a multinational Iran

ByLOQMAN RADPEY

Israeli defense company Omnisys unveils new 'proactive' counter UAS system

How US broke through Venezuela's Iranian, Russian, and Chinese defenses

FRONTLINES
BRO Mission Planning Center

Sweden to spend $440 million on unmanned military drone systems

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 29, 2025.

Zamir's five-year plan for the IDF: AI, robots, space, and defensive 'beepers'

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country's biggest defence contractor, is seen at their offices next to Ben Gurion International airport, near Or Yehuda, Israel February 27, 2017.

US subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries awarded $11 million contract by US Navy

Thai Police arrest four Israelis following raid on ‘drug party’ in Koh Phangan

After debate backlash, California Democrat Wiener says Israel carried out 'genocide' in Gaza

Three Israelis were arrested for possession of narcotics and psychotropic substances for sale, drug use, and possession of untaxed electronic cigarettes after Thai police conducted a raid on a “drug party” in Koh Phangan, Thailand on January 6, 2026

US bans IRGC-linked news outlet, issues security alert for Americans in Iran

People take part in a rally in solidarity with protesters in Iran on January 11, 2026 in London, England.

Hind Rajab Foundation files war crimes complaint against IDF veteran in Austria

A pillar of smoke rises after the IDF destroy a Gaza terror tunnel, November 11, 2025.

US Sen. Graham calls to 'Make Iran Great Again,' praises Sen. Fetterman statement on protests

US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) joins President Donald Trump to speak to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Florida to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 4, 2026.

After the sirens fade, the children remain

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The Diary of Major Eyal Avnion z"l

Major Eyal Avnion leading his troops.

Tel Aviv University launches Global Young Leadership Community

Tel Aviv University's new Global Young Leadership Community on

Teva collaborates on skin disease treatment, releases targets

Your Investments: Retirees, don’t let market noise derail your long-term retirement strategy

Logo of Teva Pharmaceutical

Israel Railways showcases AI-powered mapping breakthrough on global stage

Workers repair Israeli Railway tracks after a shutdown caused by a technical problem in Tel Aviv, August 15, 2025

What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?

Israeli shekel

Your Taxes: Will Israel's proposed property tax crash again?

Israel braces for storm with wind gusts up to 110 km/h, red alert in Center, Northern Israel

Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm "Byron" hits Israel. December 11, 2025.

Victoria's bushfire crisis deepens: Human remains discovered as fires consume 860,000 acres

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm Byron hits Israel, December 11, 2025

Multiple injured as severe weather causes tree collapses in Ashkelon, Bnei Brak

Storm in Israel, illustration.

Up to 100 km/h winds: Emergency responder gives safety tips for this weekend's stormy weather

PA President Abbas undergoes 'routine medical tests' in Ramallah hospital

TAU discovers breakthough mechanism for treating deadliest type of skin cancer

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves as he arrives for the opening the Fatah youth conference in Ramallah on November 27, 2025.

FDA clears first US trial of Israel’s EndoArt synthetic corneal implant

Rambam, Rabin, and Sheba: Health Ministry reveals Israel's top hospitals

FEATURE

Supporting Israel’s soldiers: Alon Center helps reservists rebuild their lives

Saving lives under fire: A Brazilian doctor’s journey from Brazil to the IDF

INTERVIEW

Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK

Captain Dr N of 51st Battalion Golani during his service
INTERVIEW

Aliyah: Navigating the contours of academia

Alisa Rubin Peled (2nd row, C) in blue dress, with Argov class of 2025.

From Paraguay to Israel: Daughter inspires family to make aliyah

Esther Levin and her family at a simcha before their aliyah.

Australian family makes aliyah from Sydney, becoming 2026's first olim

Sydney family becomes first olim of 2026, landing at Ben-Gurion on January 1

Luxury with roots and a vision for the future

The education revolution in Acre: Three new schools to open in the upcoming school year

Renderings of Noga 1 in Jaffa.

Evacuation and reconstruction - opportunity or trap?

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Modi'in closes a street: Ten buildings to be built in a row

Tabenkin Street in Haifa is changing its face.

Boutique renewal: Who said entire neighborhoods must be redeveloped?

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LIVE: The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference - where diplomacy meets the future

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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   

A government supporter gestures as he participates in a march calling for the release of Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, after they were captured in a U.S. operation in the capital on January 3, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 7, 2026.

Maduro's downfall: Was the US capture of Maduro legal?

As Iranian unrest grows, chants for Reza Pahlavi surge as demonstrators unify

Iran's streets are burning, why Israel cannot look away

US Politics   

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One en route from Florida to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 11, 2026.

'We don’t need them': Trump says antisemites not welcome in Republican Party

Trump: Iran 'tired of being beaten,' wants to negotiate nuclear deal

Why Washington’s Gaza strategy ignores the facts on the ground

Diaspora   

HESSY TAFT poses holding a photograph of herself taken in 1935 by well-known German photographer Hans Ballin during an interview with Reuters July 9, 2014.

Jewish woman once held up by Nazis as ideal Aryan baby dead at 91

Edmonton man charged for online threats against Jewish community

Hungary changed from antisemitic to center for Jewish life, senior rabbi says

Judaism   

Shofarim. Illustrative.

The return of the lost Jews - and the ‘great shofar’

'Why Am I a Jew?' A sincere attempt at addressing big questions about Judaism

Why I can’t live without Shabbat

Christian World   

A delegation of more than a thousand Evangelical Christians attend a special prayer outside Jerusalem’s Old City, December 4, 2025

New book traces Christian pilgrims' ancient path through Jerusalem

Pope Leo decries use of military force in fiery 'state of the world' speech

Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to address Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast's Mar-a-Lago event

Food   

The brewer of four Shomron beers says that brewing is what cured him from post-trauma after many years of active combat duty.

New Israeli craft beers tell stories of war, recovery, and creativity

Meshek Barzilay in Tel Aviv: Veteran vegan cuisine

Winter in Jerusalem: Cozy soups, simple treats to warm your heart and home

Archaeology   

Prof. Gabriel (Gabi) Barkay

Israeli archaeologist whose work reshaped Jerusalem archaeology, dies at 81

Israeli archaeologists launch project to trace origins of ancient pottery

Fossils found in Moroccan cave may be a close Homo sapiens ancestor

Science   

The central square image, taken with the MUSE instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope, shows shock waves around the dead star RXJ0528+2838.

Astronomers spot white dwarf star creating a colorful shockwave

Bar-Ilan University’s ecosystem: Science, crisis, and institutional responsibility

BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones

Culture   

MACCABI TEL AVIV teammates Roman Sorkin (left) and Oshae Brissett celebrate after a basket during their team’s 95-84 win over Hapoel Jerusalem over the weekend.

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats Hapoel Jerusalem

'Jerusalem ’67' tells the human stories of the Six Day War

Did Washington move too soon on Avdija? Former manager Tommy Sheppard offers an answer

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   

Driving (Illustrative photo)

Belgian 12-year-old caught driving in place of drunk father while sober mother sat in back seat

Animated Putin joins talking cat, dog for New Year's message in popular Russian cartoon

Israeli students caught after making approx. NIS 600,000 selling bagrut cheat sheets

Consumerism   

SO.KO by Super-Pharm

The Korean trend arrives in Israel: Single-use skincare capsules at Super-Pharm

A place that feels like a hug: The hottest trends in home design

Chery lowers prices: Tiggo 4 will cost almost as much as Picanto. But there’s a catch

Astrology   

Horoscope.

Daily Horoscope for December 15, 2025 – all Zodiac signs

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President-CEO Eric Fingerhut addressing attendees at the 2024 General Assembly.

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

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