Israel has a right to defend itself on the information battlefield as well as the physical

EDITORIAL
Social media and the algorithm move faster than facts and claims can be verified.

CENTCOM completes round of strikes on Iran as IRGC fires on tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Live Updates

US CENTCOM completes tenth night of strikes on Iran after explosions sound in country's south

BREAKING
Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this still image taken from a handout video released on July 19, 2026.
US President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026.

Netanyahu will not be arrested while visiting US, Trump says following Mamdani's comments

American aircraft take off from Ben Gurion airport, during the Israel/US war with Iran, March 04, 2026.

US, Iran conflict could force Ben-Gurion Airport to cancel 30 flights daily through summer

Syrian Jews lobbied US to lift Caesar sanctions on Syria in 2025 as Israel urged caution

Judit Polgár attends the "Queen Of Chess" Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 27, 2026 in Park City, Utah.

Jewish Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president

 Demonstrators gather as tensions rise against the Jewish brigade during a rally for the commemoration of the Liberation day where armed forces blocked the streets on April 25, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

Online forms urged people to report presence of Israeli citizens, Italian Jews in tourist areas

A drone view shows Kuwait City, February 28, 2026.

IRGC claims it targeted three US military bases in Kuwait, Iranian state TV says

Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of J Street, speaks at the group's national conference in 2018.

J Street defends College Democrats co-sponsorship amid backlash over Hasan Piker speech

The 32nd anniversary gathering to memorialize the AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, July 17, 2026.

Argentinian Jews turn a World Cup chant into a call for justice 32 years after the AMIA bombing

Rescue efforts progress after MV Barima, a ferry carrying people, capsized off the coast of Guyana in South America, in this handout image released on July 19, 2026.

27 dead, 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana coast

The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference returns to Jerusalem

Diplomatic Conference

IDF nearly strikes right-wing Israeli activists mistaken for terrorists near Syrian border

Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli border with Syria in northern Israel, February 28, 2026.

IDF kills two PIJ terrorists, one of whom commanded Inbar Hayman's abduction at Nova festival

BREAKING

Haredi protests continue as demonstrators block Jerusalem roads, gather outside of A-G's home

Ultra orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026.

Hundreds of haredim protest outside military prison following draft dodger arrest

Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from the Gur (Hasidic dynasty) protest outside Military Prison near Kfar Yona, central Israel, against the jailing of seminary students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, July 20, 2026.

Haredi leader attacks religious Zionists for fighting in Israeli ‘murder’ wars, PM condemns remarks

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.

Pro-Palestine protesters urge new UK PM Burnham to take tougher stance on Israel

Khalil al-Hayya, senior leader and top Hamas legislative candidate, smiles during an interview with AFP at his office in Gaza City on April 21, 2021;illustrative

How will Khalil al-Hayya's past shape Hamas' future?

ANALYSIS
A man on a motorcycle tries to convince Lebanese army officers to let him cross as they cordon off the site of an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, June 14, 2026.

Lebanese military deploys in three 'pilot program' areas, securing Hezbollah-free zones

HAMAS POLITIBURO member Khalil al-Hayya attends a news conference in Damascus, Syria October 19, 2022.

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya, former wartime negotiator, as new head of political bureau

Michigan's Senate race tests pro-Israel Jews' loyalty to Democratic Party

Abdul El-Sayed campaigns for the U.S. Senate at the Michigan Democratic Nominating Convention in Detroit, Michigan, April 19, 2026.

The answer to Mamdani’s Jew-hatred is more George Deeks

OPINION

Foreign Ministry receives 45 reports of antisemitic incidents against Israelis abroad in last year

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

Anne Frank Holocaust mural in Milan defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Anne Frank and Primo Levi mural by  aleXsandro Palombo vandalized in Milan.

Australia synagogues forced to cancel services, divert funds to cover security costs

Iran using Kuwaiti civilian suffering to pressure US to end conflict, expert tells 'Post'

A satellite image shows smoke billowing near an oil facility in Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait, July 18, 2026.

Iran used 'white phosphorus incendiary' in drone attack, Kurdish dissident group claims

Iranian security personnel harassed, detained French embassy staff in Tehran, FM Barrot says

In this photo illustration a smartphone screen displays the logo of social media app and instant messaging service Telegram, on February 19, 2026 in Bath, England; illustrative

Iranian women, girls die by suicide, honor killing after Telegram sextortion channel

HOUTHI SUPPORTERS hold up weapons as they demonstrate in Sanaa, Yemen, to show solidarity with Lebanon, after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, April 17, 2026.

Saudi Arabia threatens to respond with 'force' following announcement of Houthi naval blockade

Rollout of IDF alleged Gaza war crimes probe delayed again, source of delay unclear

EXCLUSIVE
IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.

From silence to script: JD Vance stops tolerating antisemitic tropes and starts using them

OPINION
OPINION

Turkey’s new role: How Erdogan is supporting Hamas, challenging Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to revive the Ottoman Empire and his fundamental views are largely overlooked in the West. Here seen at a ceremony welcoming Pope Leo XIV to Ankara on November 27, 2025.
ByYARON BUSKILA
OPINION

How America can actually win the war against Iran

Motorists drive their vehicles past a political billboard featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz along Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 26.
ByPESACH WOLICKI
ANALYSIS

Conflict continues as Iran weighs costs of future US strikes, returning to negotiations

Israeli companies show off battle-proven systems at Farnborough Airshow

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' LITENING 5 targeting pod

Israel to produce its own JDAM bombs en masse within two years, in bid for arms independence

EXCLUSIVE

'Budget games': How Israel lost chance to purchase 12 Apache helicopters despite US support

Illustrative image of a drone

IAI's new ‘HYPNOSIS’ system aims to blind enemy drones in flight

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

India’s expanding maritime power is becoming indispensable to Israel and the West

OPINION

Twenty killed, 100 missing after flash floods hit Afghanistan, authorities say

People use a mini truck to cross a flooded road in the Argo district of Afghanistan's Badakhshan province on June 4, 2026; Illustrative.

New York man in custody after incendiary device set off outside FBI, ICE offices

Darline Graham to run for full term to replace her brother in US Senate

US Senator for South Carolina Darline Graham Nordone, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, reacts after being ceremonially sworn in by US Senate President pro tempore Chuck Grassley (R-IA) during an event on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026.
REPORT

Dozens of US soldiers wounded by Iran in Jordan, helicopters struck unmentioned by CENTCOM

US and Israeli soldiers convene at the Civil Military Coordination Center, overseeing the implementation of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, November 17, 2025
REPORT

US planning to send additional F-16, F-35 fighter jets to Middle East

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command on July 12, 2026.

Who are the most influential young Zionists of 2026?

25 most influential young Zionists of 2025

Breathing Data: How environmental data is rewriting public health in Israel

Prof. Lena Novack at Soroka Medical Center

Why Hebrew University is the top choice for Olim

Joseph Adest for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Israeli startup ASIO raises $15 million to boost worldwide deployment of its tactical platforms

An Orion tactical awareness system, made by Israeli firm ASIO.

Israeli startup creates ‘virtual power plants’ to solve the AI data center energy crisis

INTERVIEW
WATCH

Cyber attack can be like the Hiroshima nuke: The man who got Shin Bet to be serious on cyber

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture.

'Deals happen outside meetings': Hakibbutz unveils first Israeli startup home in New York City

The New York City skyline and the Empire State Building, as wildfire smoke impacts air quality in New York City, US, July 17, 2026.

American refueling tankers to be stationed in IDF bases, Ramon Airport as US reinforces Middle East

'Going blue': Israel invests in marine-related renewable energies with Innovation Authority fund

Expansive view of offshore wind turbines. Ilustrative.

Climate change is stripping nutrients from food, global study with Israeli expert warns

INTERVIEW

Years of war and instability lead to institutional collapse depriving Yemen of clean water

The sun shines behind a thermometer during a hot and dry day.

Multi-day heatwave with severe heat stress risk hits Israel, Meteorological Service warns

A woman walks on an overpass as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario, combined with an intense heat wave, fills the sky, prompting health warnings and calls for residents to limit outdoor activity in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 15, 2026.

Why is Canada's wildfire smoke blanketing parts of North America?

EXPLAINER

FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive

Lettuce is displayed for sale at an H-E-B grocery store on May 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

Israel launches major reform for wounded soldiers as PTSD cases continue to surge

Jerusalem's Bikur Cholim hospital battle puts city's pluralism to the test

Children of Holocaust survivors face higher schizophrenia risk, Israeli study finds

FRONTLINES

'Ecology of healing': Israel's October 7 trauma victims say the system is failing them

Chani Kaplan: Finding her place in Israel, from Sydney to Jerusalem

Chani Kaplan.

Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah

Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.
FEATURE

'Go big and go home': North American families make aliyah in the shadow of war

DJ Raphi entertains the kids, leading them through fun dance moves set to catchy music.

‘We're lone soldiers, but we're not lonely’: How the IDF supports fighters without families

Staff Sergeant Oren Metzuyanim, a 21-year-old lone soldier at the main rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026.

Tzarfati Shimon launches phase 2 of Luria Project in Jerusalem's Moradot Arnona

Luria Project, Jerusalem Moradot Arnona.

Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design

An ultra-luxury Jerusalem icon

Shponder & Fadlon Project.

From two construction families in Even Yehuda to leading real estate group: Shponder & Fadlon story

The INFINITY Project.

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

All JPost Conferences   

Heading ‘Down Under’: The Jerusalem Post announces Sydney Summit

Sydney, Australia Summit

Past Event - Building tomorrow, today: Jerusalem Post Washington Conference heads to Capitol Hill

Jerusalem Post Washington Conference

Past Event - The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference - where diplomacy meets the future

Diplomatic Conference, September 2025

Conference   

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   

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture.

Cyber attack can be like the Hiroshima nuke: The man who got Shin Bet to be serious on cyber

Lebanon pilot plan advances as US expands Iran strikes

High Court halts parts of broadcasting reform as regional tensions rise

US Politics   

US Senator for South Carolina Darline Graham Nordone, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, reacts after being ceremonially sworn in by US Senate President pro tempore Chuck Grassley (R-IA) during an event on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026.

Darline Graham to run for full term to replace her brother in US Senate

Why distancing from Israel is becoming an asset for Democrats

'Our special ally': Fetterman says he will leave Democratic Party if it stops supporting Israel

Diaspora   

Abdul El-Sayed campaigns for the U.S. Senate at the Michigan Democratic Nominating Convention in Detroit, Michigan, April 19, 2026.

Michigan's Senate race tests pro-Israel Jews' loyalty to Democratic Party

Beyond the OU symbol: Orthodox Union strengthens Jewish identity after Oct. 7

Shurat HaDin releases report on Cape Town bombing attempt

Judaism   

MODERN REPLICA of the Arch of Titus relief depicting the spoils of the Second Temple, carried in a triumphal procession through Rome following its conquest of Jerusalem in 70 CE.

'Faith in a Turbulent World': Lamentations teaches us how to endure grief

Tisha B’Av: Can Jews mourn destruction while witnessing national rebirth?

Herzog College Bible festival connects ancient texts to modern Israel

Christian World   

A faithful receives a blessing in front of the traditionalist Catholic Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) in Econe, Switzerland, July 2, 2026.

A future pope will 'welcome us back', says priest from excommunicated antisemitic Catholic sect

Christian converts still face discrimination, arrests in Egypt, US State Dept. confirms

Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp

Food   

AN ARRAY of Belgian chocolates are created on-site.

Chocolate De Luxe brings handmade kosher luxury to Netanya

Chef Aviv Moshe returns to Tel Aviv with kosher Italian restaurant Bella

Cooking at the cutting edge

Archaeology   

The burnt wooden beams discovered in the City of David, July 20, 2026.

Days before Tisha B'Av: Charred wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction unearthed in Jerusalem

Ancient humans precisely navigated northern Israel to find the right stone for tools

Archaeologists discover rare 2,600-year-old stele of Assyrian king in Iraq's Nineveh

Science   

A microphoto taken by the South-African-born sculptor is a of a flesh-colored surface with a tiny elephant on it. When viewed though a microscope nearby shows it’s a human finger and a tiny pachyterm, which illustrates how tiny it is.

Jonty Hurwitz brings mind-bending science, art, and optical illusions to Jerusalem

Alien life on nearby 'super-Earth' exoplanet more likely than previously thought, scientists find

AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find

Culture   

NOGA EREZ performs at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, last year.

'Crazy, moving': Noga Erez documentary charts music star's rise through tragedy and triumph

Tom Wesselmann's American pop art takes center stage at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

What to watch this week: Larry David's new HBO comedy, talking sheep, and Kim Novak

History   

HANNAH SZENES, 16, in Budapest.

'Out of the Sky': The Jewish parachutists who jumped into Nazi-occupied Europe

'Digging Deep': The lost Jewish football greats who once shaped European soccer

This week in Jewish history: The SS Exodus, Tisha B’Av, and Nobel pioneers

OMG   

Erling Haaland of Norway in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 5, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run

Psychic Uri Geller vows to help England win World Cup, calls on millions to 'neutralize' Messi

Iran-backed Lego AI propaganda channel claims regime behind Graham's death, threatens Laura Loomer

Travel   

Lantern Tours, stargazing, and night swimming: The new summer experience in northern Israel

20,000 parking spaces: Ben-Gurion Airport moves to address major parking shortage

The Baltic country's secret trick: How to visit top attractions for free

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

Evolving regional economic opportunities

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