Pakistan tries to bridge gaps between Iran, US on uranium as peace talks continue

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Israeli soldiers walk through a village in southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, May 17, 2026.
People ride motorcycles near a billboard with an image of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, May 19, 2026.
Vessels sail through the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 20, 2026.

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but says 'we're not there yet,' after NATO meeting

How the IRGC's shadow economy keeps Iran's nuclear program alive

ANALYSIS
The Islamic Republic has built alternative financial systems, and while ordinary Iranians have absorbed severe economic pain.
IRAN'S FOREIGN Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attends an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026.

No deal in sight if US insists on discussing nuclear issue, Iranian FM spokesperson says

REPORT
FOR IRAN’S Christian community, the postwar crackdown has been particularly severe, with at least 50 members detained by authorities. Here, Iranian Christians take part in the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran last January.

Iran’s Baha’i, Christian facilities targeted by discriminatory policies, CSW tells ‘Post’

JERUSALEM REPORT

Red card diplomacy: Palestine’s handshake foul rattles FIFA ahead of 2026 World Cup

Netherland's Prime Minister Rob Jetten delivers a speech during a press briefing following the weekly cabinet meeting in The Hague on May 22, 2026.

Netherlands proposes ban on import, sale of goods from Israeli West Bank settlements

Hebrew graffiti is seen on a wall in the Safa area of Surif village, north of Hebron in the West Bank on May 17, 2026.

Western powers condemn Israel for West Bank settlements, settler violence

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stands after President Donald Trump spoke about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Tulsi Gabbard resigns from position as US Director of National Intelligence

Mahmoud Khalil attends a vigil and protest for Palestine outside of Columbia University on October 7, 2025 in New York City.

Court won't revisit Mahmoud Khalil ruling, opening door to pro-Palestinian activist's rearrest

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith prepare to testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense about the Navy's FY2027 budget at the U.S. Capitol on May 12, 2026.

US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale over Iran war, acting US Navy secretary says

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.

Japan’s Taiwan fears expose a deeper crisis in American deterrence

OPINION

Building Israel, delivering returns: Inside Keystone’s infrastructure strategy

Navot Bar, CEO and co-founder of Keystone Infra

Talia Chaya Timsit, 11, dies of injuries after Tel Aviv bus accident

Security and rescue forces at the scene of a bus accident in central Tel Aviv, May 18, 2026.

Amb. to US Yechiel Leiter condemns MK May Golan's 'disgusting' remarks on Reform Judaism

REPORT

Israel established elite task force to hunt down terrorists who took part in Oct. 7

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

Jerusalem resident indicted on multiple terror, assault charges for attacks on Palestinians

Closeup of arrested hands with handcuffs.

Over 2,400 sexual assault complaints filed in IDF in 2025, military reports

Cohen performs in Ramat Gan, 2009.

The lost Leonard Cohen concerts in Israel may finally see the light of day

FEATURE
Lead coffin discovered by Colchester Archaeological Trust in 2023.

‘Lexden Lady,’ wealthy Roman woman buried in lead coffin, goes on display in UK

‘We were taught to love each other, not to hate. Christians are a peaceful community,’ says Naji Mansour, owner of Mansour Money Change in the Old City.

'I refuse to hide my cross': Jerusalem's Christians describe a climate of fear

JERUSALEM REPORT
An AI-generated cartoon illustration of Moses presenting the Ten Commandments to the Israelites and linking it to sovereignty over Israel.

Shavuot’s lesson for Israel: Sovereignty without purpose cannot survive

OPINION

'I will kill you Jews,' man jailed for shouting death threats at Jews in London

An Orthodox Jew walks near the scene where a man was arrested on Wednesday following a stabbing incident in which two Jewish men were wounded in the Golders Green area, which is home to a large Jewish population, in London, Britain, April 30, 2026.

Jews are 'universal enemy,' San Diego shooters wrote in neo-Nazi antisemitic manifesto

'An orgy of antisemitism is overtaking the West,' says acclaimed Hungarian director

In this handout photo provided by NBCUniversal, Laszlo Nemes accepts the awards for Best Motion Picture, Foreign Language for "Son of Saul" onstage during the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.

Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed's brothers charged for threatening him

Ahmed Al Ahmed stands for the national anthems alongside other first responders after receiving a guard of honour for their service, on day one of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on January 4, 2026.

Italian teenager re-arrested in Florence for terrorism recruitment

US used double amount of interceptors as Israel against Iranian ballistic missiles, officials warn

REPORT
US SOLDIERS stand in the background next to Israeli and American flags during an exercise in Israel.

BoP head Mladenov publishes roadmap for Gaza peace plan

Pakistan mediates US-Iran talks as uranium and Hormuz remain major obstacles

Ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, April 7, 2026.

Iran could potentially be planning surprise attack, intelligence officials warn

Israeli activist Zohar Chamberlain Regev (L, born and raised in Kibbutz Kfar Hahoresh near Nazareth), member of a flotilla bound for Gaza and one of dozens of activists that were detained when the flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces, arrives at a court in Ashkelon, Israel on May 21, 2026.

Israeli flotilla activist released under conditions as foreign participants deported

Revealing the invisible: Jewish artists bring Mount Sinai to life

FEATURE
Huvy Elisha paintings (all oil on canvas): ‘Man with the Torah.’

Editor's Notes: Why some Jews are scrubbing themselves from the internet

COMMENT

Shavuot and Mount Sinai: Why modern Jews still wrestle with the Torah

Scribe Nadav Elhadad writes a Torah scroll at Safed’s Mount Sinai Institute, in Feb.
OPINION

After October 7, the shattered tablets at the heart of Shavuot matter more than ever

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ByJACOB SCHIMMEL
FRONTLINES

Iran war pulls some Gulf states toward Israel, while pushing others away

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

OPINION
Portrait of a female researcher standing before a quantum computer. (Ilustrative)

IAI reveals new DIAMOND Concept to upgrade naval fleets without the need to build new ships

Smart Shooter wins Israel's Defense Ministry contract for anti-drone SMASH Hopper weapon stations

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

Drone caught in anti-explosive drone barbed wire supplied by the IDF to the Lebanese army, May 14, 2026.

Israel allocates NIS 2b. to counter Hezbollah’s lethal fiber-optic drone threat

Rubio tells NATO ministers Trump 'very disappointed' over Iran war stance

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before boarding his plane at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Thursday, May 21, 2026.

What could the US have planned for Cuba after charges against Raúl Castro?

EXPLAINER

US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change

Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, attends a news conference during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, March 24, 2026.

US sanctions nine individuals accused of enabling Hezbollah's undermining of Lebanese sovereignty

Mourners carry coffins during a funeral ceremony of four Hezbollah fighters and two civilians, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in the village of Maaroub, southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026

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

U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) speaks to members of the media after Republicans pulled a war powers bill on Iran when it became apparent that Democrats had enough votes to pass it, at the U.S. Capitol Building on May 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Evolving regional economic opportunities

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Why availability, personal care, and accessibility matter when choosing a health fund

“Availability, accessibility, and personal care are becoming central to how Israelis evaluate healthcare.”

AI and robots will not replace engineers; they will remove the tedious work

Eli Boichis, ‏Country Manager, Dassault Systèmes Israel

Your Investments: Shavuot lessons, from Torah to retirement planning

A holiday of cheese and wine

Black Cube doubles office space in Tel Aviv

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

 Illustrative of the US and California state flags.

Israeli company invests in hub to make New Jersey 'new Silicon Valley' for foreign start ups

NJEDA and SOSA inagurated New Jersey's latest innovation center.

Spotify declines to take down rap song cited for antisemitic conspiracy claims

All city buses in Eilat, Kiryat Shmona to be replaced with electric ones by end of 2026

Electric Egged bus.

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

FEATURE

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

(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

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%

JERUSALEM REPORT

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

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

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

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

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.

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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Diplomatic Conference, September 2025

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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   

PEOPLE ATTEND a vigil organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism and Chabad UK to honour victims of the Bondi attack in Sydney and mark the second night of Hanukkah, in London, Britain, December 15, 2025.

Nova exhibit in hiding, death penalty filing, Eurovision boo: Inside the week in antisemitism

Was Ahmadinejad in the running to be reinstated?

From battlefield to backyard: Inside Israel's Cando drone revolution

US Politics   

U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) speaks to members of the media after Republicans pulled a war powers bill on Iran when it became apparent that Democrats had enough votes to pass it, at the U.S. Capitol Building on May 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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

Josh Shapiro to face Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania governor race

Diaspora   

Israel's Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, listens during a meeting with US President Donald Trump, Lebanon's Ambassador to the US, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, and Leiter, at the White House in Washington, DC on April 23, 2026.

Hundreds of Jewish leaders call on Israeli ambassador to apologize for attack on J Street

Barney Frank’s final warning on Israel: cut aid to Netanyahu if he ignores Palestinian suffering

Betsy Berns Korn reelected Conference of Presidents chair, Matthew Bronfman named chair-elect

Judaism   

Shabbat candles

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Shavuot and Mount Sinai: Why modern Jews still wrestle with the Torah

Shavuot 2026: The holiday's enduring call to faith, loyalty, and Jewish purpose

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   

Lead coffin discovered by Colchester Archaeological Trust in 2023.

‘Lexden Lady,’ wealthy Roman woman buried in lead coffin, goes on display in UK

Neanderthal tooth from Siberian cave shows signs of earliest-known invasive dental surgery

Pompeii victim revealed to be a doctor fleeing Vesuvius’ eruption over 60 years after discovery

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   

Southampton's Daniel Peretz celebrates after Shea Charles scores their second goal.

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

“Too precise to be accidental": Tehran researcher claims Great Pyramid was a 'cosmic beacon'

Consumerism   

The Next Niva: References to the Classic Model and the Dacia Duster.

Lada Niva next generation: First look at the new design in Russia

American defense company Ondas acquires Israel's Omnisys

A new generation of shapewear made from natural and breathable fabric

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

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

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