Trump says 'clock is ticking for Iran,' Turkish flotilla for Gaza expected to arrive by Tuesday

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Trump says 'clock is ticking for Iran' after call with Netanyahu on China, Hormuz

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, gather at a port before their departure in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a 'Rose Garden Club' dinner for National Police Week in the Rose Garden at the White House on May 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.
IDF troops near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on February 27, 2026.

Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance

EDITORIAL
Israeli singer Noam Bettan, who represented Israel at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna and finished in second place, is seen after arriving at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, May 17, 2026.
Military personnel hold flags as they attend the March of Torches, which is held annually in celebration of the birth anniversary of Cuba's independence hero Jose Marti, in Havana, Cuba, January 27, 2026.

Cuba weighing attacks on US soil, Caribbean assets with drones from Russia, Iran

REPORT
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 1, 2026 at Sea; illustrative.

All four crewmembers safe after two US fighter jets collide mid-air at Idaho Air Show

Drone attack that damaged UAE's Barakah plant designed to 'send message' to UAE, sources tell Post

IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, May 16, 2026.

Hamas's Gaza military chief broke his own rules, allowing IDF to find and kill him

Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza

REPORT
Israeli soldiers are seen on the Israeli border with Lebanon, May 2, 2026.

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire a dangerous fiction in the war against Hezbollah

ANALYSIS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana

PM: IDF combating drones for six years, unlimited budget team formed for Hezbollah's FPV threat

Illustration of a watermelon in the shape of Israel.

German intelligence service flags watermelon symbol in new pro-Palestinian extremism guide

An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.

Trump admin. urging UAE to seize Iran's Lavan Island, take greater role in war

REPORT

Israel's new threat map is a system, not a front

OPINION
Alon Lifshitz, Founding Partner of Aurelius Capital

Head of village council, deputy, shot in Arab village Jadeidi-Makr

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

IDF faces looming manpower gap as ultra-Orthodox draft fight stalls service extension

IDF troops active in Southern Lebanon, published on April 28, 2026.

Turkish flotilla to reach Israel in 48 hours, Netanyahu to meet with defense officials

People raise V-signs and take photos from a boat decorated with Palestinian flags as another vessel displaying solidarity signs sails past near the port in Marmaris, Turkey, on May 14, 2026.

Embassies in Jerusalem: Gov't approves proposal allocating budget for relocations to capital

A Guardia Civil van drives on the day former Spanish Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos is expected to arrive at Soto del Real prison, after the Supreme Court ordered jail on remand over corruption scandals, in Soto del Real, Spain, November 27, 2025.

Spanish police arrest 18-year-old ISIS-linked terrorist, seize propaganda materials

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) leads a prayer at the Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 17, 2026.

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

IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise on May 15, 2026.

The controversy over mixed-gender IDF units still ruffles Israeli society

OPINION
Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds

Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against IDF soldier in Amsterdam

Switzerland to release sealed files on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele

REPORT
Soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion operating in undisclosed location, May 3, 2026.

London Nova Festival exhibit's sign removed over fears of antisemitic crimes

A general view of the atmosphere during the Nova Music Festival Exhibition in Los Angeles on September 13, 2024 in Culver City, California; Illustrative.

First hearings for Australia commission end after Jews share stories of antisemitism

SHEINA GUTNICK, whose father was killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, speaks to the media after the first hearing block of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Sydney on May 4, 2026.

October 7 Massacre conference to be held in Toronto by branch of banned terror group

IDF catches ten Israeli civilians who crossed Israel-Syria border

Voices from the Arab press: Reading the Jeddah statement

VIEW OF the Israeli border area with Syria, as seen from the northern Golan Heights, April 11, 2026.

Hezbollah may return to political assassinations as control over Lebanon weakens, expert says

A view of the Iraqi Desert.

Israel built second secret military base in Iraqi desert before June's Op. Rising Lion

REPORT
The West Bank security barrier near Abu Dis, pictured in February 2020; illustrative.

Abbas complains that funds withheld by Israel are needed to pay terrorist salaries

Amid rumors of renewed war, Iran may escalate attacks on UAE

ANALYSIS

Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports

OPINION
Illustrative; An Emirates aircraft flies past plumes of smoke from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026.
JERUSALEM REPORT

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

The Ararat program at the National Library of Israel.

Less than one-fourth of Israeli teenagers trust country's leadership, study shows

Illustrative; Israeli students take part in a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in Jerusalem, December 18, 2024.
JERUSALEM REPORT

Inside Yad Vashem's 'Living Memory': A window to victims' souls

Rafael's Spike missile successfully fired from German unmanned ground vehicle

Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup push

Diehl Defence UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) Ziesel

Israeli company wins space agency contract for next-generation satellite imaging

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.

Israel Aerospace Industries to merge with Green Pine radar developer Elta Systems

Golden Eagle mothership launching the compact drones

Steadicopter unveils Golden Eagle 'mothership' for complex missions

Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order

Iran regime 'incapable of change' post-war, expert says

WATCH
Hapag-Lloyd sign on a container ship at the Valparaiso port, Chile, January 11, 2024.

Iran allegedly behind Canada attacks on US consulate, synagogue

PROTESTERS MARCH at a rally marking Al-Quds Day and opposing the war on Iran and Lebanon in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 14, 2026.

Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotilla effort

Boats from a large flotilla attempting to break a maritime blockade on the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip seen arriving at the Ashdod port, after the Israeli Navy took control of the vessels overnight.

ICC denies ‘inaccurate’ report it is seeking new warrants against Israeli officials

JUDGES ARRIVE for a session of the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

Confronting the Iranian regime’s ideological warfare strategy against Israel and the West

Dr. Dan Diker is President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs with Zvika Klein, Chief editor at Jpost Annual New York Conference 2025

Where the sea meets the holiday table: Carlton Tel Aviv offers a Shavuot to remember

Shavuot at the Carlton Tel Aviv

Reichman University launches RiseApp to strengthen Jewish communities worldwide

“RiseApp aims to create a digital home that strengthens connection, reliable information, and resilience within Jewish communities worldwide.”

Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses

Haifa Port opens new cruise terminal as Israel’s tourism sector eyes recovery

David Group founder Stella Cohen and Chairman Raanan Agus

Israel names IAI CEO Boaz Levy chairman in first for state-owned defense company

Boaz Levy ,President & CEO, Israel Aerospace Industries
OPINION

Taiwan is building a smart healthcare system with AI, big data

DR. CHUNG-LIANG Shih, the Taiwanese health and welfare minister, speaks at a press conference promoting Healthy Taiwan, in 2025.
ByCHUNG-LIANG SHIH

Your Investments: Financial freedom and Jerusalem unification

Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub, Iran denies

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

A satellite image shows likely oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers near Iran's Kharg Island, May 6, 2026.

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

(From L) Avi Freidman, Ariela Solomon, and Yael Maoz at the site of the future Galilee Eco Center, this year.

Galilee Eco Center: regenerative agriculture, healing in the Galilee

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.

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

FEATURE

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

Through the fog: Finding steadiness in a time of uncertainty and war

Israeli students return to school, September 1, 2025.

WhatsApp founder Jan Koum makes largest-ever donation to Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital

OPINION

CAR-T therapy saved my life: One year since I nearly died

ByBRIAN BLUM
STUDY

Mothers can protect babies from gum disease before birth, Hebrew University study finds

Lilian Gandelman: How the ‘girl from Ipanema’ became the woman from Tel Aviv

A fourth-generation calling: Dr. Emily Steier's aliyah journey to Jerusalem in wartime

Lilian Gandelman
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.

‘Why not go right to the heart of it?’: North American immigrants keep choosing Jerusalem

Jews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.

Daniela Lachster: Moving from uncertainty in Argentina to a Jewish state of uncertainty

Daniela Lachster

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

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

The INFINITY Project.

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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Jerusalem Post Miami Conference returns, shaping the future together

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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   

Noam Bettan, winner of the reality show "The Next Star" poses for a picture after winning the final in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.

Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files

Iran regime 'incapable of change' post-war, expert says

CEO of the Board of Deputies of British Jewry discusses antisemitism

US Politics   

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the media while holding up renderings of the planned White House ballroom, aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 29, 2026.

Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

Trump seeks to establish 'Truth and Justice Commission' for victims of government 'weaponization'

Jewish Rep. Steve Cohen will not run for reelection after Tennessee GOP redraws his district

Diaspora   

MONUMENT TO Woody Allen in Oviedo, Spain, a city he made famous in  ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona,’ starring Scarlett Johansson.

'Children of the American Jewish Ghetto': A Jewish community’s cherished past

Amid Eurovision tensions, Israelis find allies in Austria’s youth Green party

‘The Wanderers’ tells the story of Poland’s Holocaust survivors who fled to the Soviet Union

Judaism   

IDF SOLDIERS stand at the Western Wall in June 1967 after it was captured during the Six Day War.

Parashat Bamidbar: ‘Machar Chodesh’

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Parashat Bamidbar: The individual within the collective

Christian World   

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) leads a prayer at the Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 17, 2026.

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

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

Food   

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   

Ancient Egyptian paintings adorn the newly restored tomb wall, inside the recently restored ancient "Samut" in the El-Khokha necropolis on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt, May 14, 2026.

Egypt exhibits rare artifact from King Tut's tomb, two restored New Kingdom tombs in Luxor

Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day

US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation

Science   

An illustrative image of an asteroid near the Earth.

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

Years of slipping test results: What’s dragging down US students?

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

How well do you know Israel’s capital? Take the Jerusalem Quiz

OMG   

Christian worshippers take part the Easter Vigil at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chaldean Catholic Church in Arbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, on April 4, 2026.

"Never been happier": He built a $3B makeup empire—now he’s choosing the collar over couture

British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts

Licked it and put it back—in Singapore: French student’s costly mistake

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100 inspirational prayer cards designed to foster reflection, connection, and resilience.

Bringing the Voice Back: "Women's Prayer" launches inspiration cards & Shavuot recommendations

Luxurious design & comfort for kitchen and bathroom

The sneakers everyone is chasing: Veja launches a new collaboration

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Israel cannot afford to rely solely on theoretical doctorates

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

Confronting the Iranian regime’s ideological warfare strategy against Israel and the West

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