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.
Fire caused from rockets launched from Lebanon, outside the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, June 1, 2024
Smoke rises from a building hit in a bombing on March 11, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon. I

Netanyahu admitted to Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital for dental procedure

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

US President Donald Trump delivers a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York, on May 22, 2026.
US President Donald Trump as he points while delivering remarks about health care costs and affordability from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, DC, US, May 18, 2026.

US conducts 'self-defense strikes' in southern Iran as IDF strikes on Hezbollah intensify

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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’

Ben-Gvir pushes to intensify fighting in Lebanon, opposition calls Iran deal ‘disaster'

Protesters take part in a demonstration organized by the Palestinian community in the Netherlands against hunger and the numerous deaths in Gaza, on Dom Square in Utrecht on August 3, 2025.

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

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

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

INTERVIEW
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

ANALYSIS
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
An illustration of the CIA and Iranian flags.

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

OPINION

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.

Second Authority chair, council members ask High Court to reject petitions against appointments

 High Court hearing on petitions seeking the dismissal of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, April 15, 2026.

IDF to step up arresting haredi draft dodgers, requests Israel Police's support in operation

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

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

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

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

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.

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

ANALYSIS
An Argentine oleh (new immigrant to Israel) who made aliyah 20 years ago celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Eilat after a long period of conversion.

Founding fathers and mothers: The uniqueness of the Jewish people

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A portrait of a Hezbollah fighter is seen damaged amidst the rubble of a building damaged by an Israeli air-strike in Beirut's southern suburb of Dahieh, on April 20, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon.

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

Activists greet as a boat taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, departs from a port in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026.

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

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.

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

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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

The superior court of justice in Schoeneberg is pictured as as trial opens against a Syrian alleged militia leader for crimes against humanity in Berlin, on March 27, 2026.

ActBlue cuts off Texas politician Galindo after call to imprison Zionists

No piece of paper is going to keep Israel from attacking Iran again

COMMENT
Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran amid the war with Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

'Demoralizing': Iranian diaspora decries reported US-Israeli plot to install Ahmadinejad as leader

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say

An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Hezbollah drones target northern Israel for hours, slam into Metula home

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026

Iran's Khamenei hidden behind 'labyrinth' of couriers, US intelligence reveals

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Why ICC going after Smotrich is a bigger deal than going after Netanyahu

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

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LEBANESE PRESIDENT Joseph Aoun is seen attending a press conference in Baabda, in 2026.
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The panicked Israeli ambassador’s outburst against J Street

ISRAELI AMBASSADOR to the US Yechiel Leiter in the Oval Office seen at the White House in April 2026.
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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.

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Lockheed Martin breaks ground for new THAAD missile manufacturing facility

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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

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

Zohran Mamdani speaks at a rally (Illustrative).

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

Libyan forces detain 10 Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint

A convoy of jeeps of Israeli travellers drive across the Basalt lands in the Eastern desert of Jordan on November 23, 2018.

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.

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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

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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

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 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.
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Prime Jerusalem – the next home for the Jews of the world in the capital

A landmark project - 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."

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   

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   

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.

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

Democrats condemn Texas candidate over antisemitic rhetoric ahead of runoff

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

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   

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

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

OMG   

Zohran Mamdani speaks at a rally (Illustrative).

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

Daniel Peretz, Southampton soccer team thrown out of Championship playoff final over spying scandal

Moldova broadcaster chief resigns after Eurovision jury vote sparks public backlash

Consumerism   

Pronto Restaurant.

Pronto returns: The iconic restaurant reopens in a new format

Which used electric car do Israelis want most: Tesla, Geely or BYD?

Moti Titman brings the pizza everyone has been waiting for to Kiryat Ono

Prof. Eduard Yakubov, president of the Holon Institute of Technology

Israel cannot afford to rely solely on theoretical doctorates

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

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