Netanyahu in Lebanon: IDF to stay in region as long as Hezbollah continues to pose a threat

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and senior IDF commanders visit soldiers in the Lebanon Security Zone, June 30, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and senior IDF commanders visit soldiers in the Lebanon Security Zone, June 30, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and senior IDF commanders visit soldiers in the Lebanon Security Zone, June 30, 2026.

Witkoff, Rubio face bipartisan scrutiny over US-Iran deal, removal of Tehran’s enriched uranium

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‘Anti-Zionist patrol’ in Thessaloniki sparks outrage from Greek Jewish community

The left-wing anarchist Rouvikonas group organized the "anti-Zionist patrol" in Thessaloniki. June 30, 2026.
An Iranian man walks past an anti-US and anti-Israel mural painted on a wall, in the capital Tehran on May 10, 2026.

Israel detains American citizen over alleged paid missions for Iranian intelligence

[ILLUSTRATIVE]Palestinians protest to demand an end to war, chanting anti-Hamas slogans, in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip March 26, 2025.

Protests, revolution in Strip cannot succeed while Hamas remains in control, Gazans tell 'Post'

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Is a new insurgency brewing? Kurdish rebels clash with IRGC in major border escalation

Former hostage Rom Braslavski at the Israeli Premier League match between Maccabi Netanya and Beitar Jerusalem at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on November 30, 2025.

'I won,' ex-hostage Rom Braslavski says after IDF kills his Gaza captor

SIGN FOR a press conference from the October Council marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, June 26, 2026.

Hostage families, October Council announce march along Gaza border for the 1000 days since Oct. 7

A mural depicts late figures aligned with the Iranian government, such as late President Ebrahim Raisi, slain IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani, slain Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and others, all carrying the flag-draped casket of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei. June 29, 2026.

'Crazy' war violated int'l law, did not help Iranians, Council of Europe's Iran rapporteur says

INTERVIEW
 A view of the dome of the US Capitol building, during a vote in the US House of Representatives on a stopgap spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown that would otherwise begin October 1, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 19, 2025.

US House to vote on amendment to block $3.3 billion in annual military aid for Israel

 United States Capitol Police lines up along the perimeter while LGBTQ activists and supporters hold a rally on the steps of the Supreme Court as it hears major LGBT rights case on whether federal employment law that outlaws discrimination on the basis of sex covers sexual orientation and gender ide

SCOTUS upholds state bans on transgender sports participation, paving way for further restrictions

US President Donald Trump speaks during the Faith & Freedom Coalition's 2026 Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, DC on June 26, 2026.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

When Hezbollah escalated the war with a record drone assault

In Collab
Civilians and security forces at the scene where a missile fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon struck a parking area in Safed, causing heavy damage, April 10, 2026.

Five Arabs murdered in one day, Israel Police to meet on wave of increased violent crimes

Thousands attend a protest against the violence in the Arab community, in Tel Aviv. January 31, 2026.

Israel failed to coordinate NIS 14.8 billion in October 7 volunteer aid, probe finds

Knesset panel advances ultra-Orthodox bill to enshrine Torah study in Basic Law

The Knesset House Committee votes to advance the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties' bill that seeks to enshrine Torah Study in the country's Basic Law. June 30, 2026.

Car explosion leaves one dead near Haifa, police investigating incident as a murder

Car exploded in Kiryat Haim, MDA said.

'A national disgrace': Netanyahu, MKs decry rabbi who hurled abuse at Zamir at anti-draft rally

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.

Israeli daycares plagued by licensing and inspection gaps, endangering toddlers, report finds

Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN Danny Danon speaks at a United Nations Security Council meeting, after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, at the UN headquarters in New York City, US on February 28, 2026.

Danon challenges UN with images of UNRWA staff, 'journalists' tied to terror in Gaza, Hamas

Scene from ‘Köln 75,' directed by Israeli Ido Fluk.

'Köln 75': The unlikely story behind Keith Jarrett's iconic concert

REVIEW
A fragment of a 2,000-year-old Psalms Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls collection; illustrative.

New AI-powered research project aims to uncover the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Mamdani: ‘I can’t tell you I support’ Israel as a Jewish state

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 28: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends the 2026 Pride March in New York City.

California state senator harassed at pride parade, fellow democrats call out antisemitic hate

A tale of two marches: LGBTQ Jews face cheers, heckles at NYC Pride

The "Jew York Pride" group marches in the New York City Pride March on June 28, 2026.
REPORT

Synagogue attack thwarted: Russia's FSB arrests man allegedly planning arson attack on Jewish site

A synagogue in Yaroslavl, Russia, targeted by an alleged terrorist arson plot, published June 29, 2026.

Canadian Museum for Human Rights opens ‘Nakba’ exhibit amid pushback from Jewish leaders

Iranian activist, two-year-old daughter, sent to Evin Prison, human rights group says

POLITICAL ACTIVIST Rezvaneh Ahmad Khanbeigi and her two-year-old daughter.

Iraq launches sweeping anti-corruption crackdown, detains dozens of officials

Rubio, eastern Libya General Saddam Haftar discuss unifying country’s military, economy, politics

 A man looks through a screen during a state funeral service in Enqelab Square, for military commanders and others killed in the recent war with Israel on June 28, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Israel and and Iran traded daily aerial attacks over a 12-day period until a ceasefire took effect on June 24.

Senior IRGC Navy officer dies in car crash as insurgencies escalate across western Iran

IRAN'S DELEGATION including Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi (C) and Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf (3rdR) arrive for a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar.

US, Iran will not hold direct talks, as frozen funds not yet released, Qatar announces

Let voters have a say in who they vote in to Knesset

OPINION
 A voting box in the last Israeli election in 2015

Budapest man confesses to illicit use of remains after bones, heart, and human face found in home

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Anti-Hamas protests go unanswered, leaders defend IDF Chief of Staff from haredi protest incitement

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.
OPINION

The Aramco moment returns: Israel’s opportunity in the Gulf

Saudi Aramco logo is pictured at the oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019
ByOR HORVITZ

On this day: Bodies of Gil-Ad Shaer, Naftali Frenkel, and Eyal Yifrah found in West Bank

Israel developing space lasers to attack above the Earth, Katz says

DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz attends a conference at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, June 17, 2026.

Ukraine launches TrophyLab to share technical data from captured Russian equipment

Anduril eyes major Israeli defense deals, expanding partnership talks during CEO's visit

Magos' counter drone system

Israel to deploy new AI radar system on Lebanon border to detect Hezbollah drones

A DJI Mini 3 drone flies above the ground on February 8, 2026 in Radstock, England.

Israel Shipyards launches AREONOUS to hunt FPV drones with autonomous net-launching kits

No-bid White House contract awarded for ballroom construction to tune of $500 b.

Construction of the new White House ballroom continues as crews work to break down the Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 "Claw," a 92-foot-tall temporary stadium on the South Lawn, on June 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Did Trump betray Israel — or set the biggest trap of his presidency?

OPINION

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee compares America-Israel alliance to marriage that cannot afford divorce

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee address a special Israeli-American Council (IAC) America 250 celebration in Israel, hosted by businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison.

German intelligence flags rise in AfD's right-wing extremist potential

 Maximilian Krah, Alternative for Germany (AfD) party member and member of the European Parliament of the Identity and Democracy (ID) group, speaks during the European election assembly 2023 of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Magdeburg, Germany, July 29, 2023.

Israelis arrested at Philippines Chabad house for overstaying visas, working without permits

ISRAELIS ARRESTED in the Philippines for suspected immigration violations.

Inside the BGU fund where students invest real venture capital

Roy Kimchi, Cactus Capital’s founding CEO

“The Cage” music video by Shyfrin Alliance: The state of Creation before the Sin

Eduard Shyfrin - The Cage

The safest place: Why more Jews are buying homes in Israel after October 7

“For many diaspora Jews, an apartment in Israel has become both an investment and a source of security and belonging.”

Secret iPhone 18 Pro specs, photos leaked on dark web following major supplier hack

Customers visit an Apple retail store at a shopping mall on June 24, 2026, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. Apple continues to expand its retail presence in China as the company promotes its latest products and services in one of its most important global markets.

Anthropic’s Fable 5 to come back online after two-week ban by US government

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Palestinian Authority pushes for digital transactions to ease financial crisis

Digital Payment.

Iranian cyberattacks on Israel have surged since war, Israeli cyber chief says

 An Iranian flag is seen on a computer's CPU (illustrative)

Israel approves NIS 360m five-year plan to transform Eilat into southern economic and tourism hub

As Dead Sea plans languish, gov't probe finds Israel still unprepared for climate change

Israelis enjoy the beach as a heatwave hits Israel, in Herzliya, April 17, 2026

Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says

Aftershock rocks Caracas during fourth day of earthquake rescues

The rare bristly cephalaria growing in the Jerusalem Botanical Garden as part of the joint initiative with KKL-JNF.

KKL-JNF aiming to preserve endangered plant species at Jerusalem Botanical Garden, Eshtaol Nursery

A wide view shows tents and shelters set up in Gaza on June 10, 2026.

Nearly one million Gazans remain in tents amid extreme summer heat, Norwegian report suggests

REPORT

Medical journal retracts paper on Amgen’s Tavneos drug trial after FDA findings

 Pills on health form

Ten years left to live: Cancer-free, but life is not the same as it was

OPINION

Israel abortion application rates decline, with nearly all requests gaining approval, CBS reports

REVIEW

'Seniorland': Growing old in the world's largest retirement city

FEATURE

The shoreline that holds: October 7 post-trauma therapists embark on a healing retreat

Surge in Aliyah of young, skilled olim despite wartime challenges, 22,522 moved to Israel in 2025

 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.

How to influence the Israeli and Palestinian elections for peace

OPINION

Roy Freeman: Building a comfortable community for LGBT olim in Israel

HOLDING A BANNER for LGBT Olim at Tel Aviv Pride, June 12.

Mimi ‘Mabrat’ Biyadgilon: The former village girl who has come a long way

Mimi Biyadgilon.

Eli and Chana Coten: From London to Ma’alot amid war and new beginnings

Family

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

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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   

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump meets with his Cabinet.

Trump called to bomb Iran before Netanyahu did, analyst Harvey Lippman says

Anti-Hamas protests go unanswered, leaders defend IDF Chief of Staff from haredi protest incitement

Houthis threaten to upgrade capabilities, Reza Pahlavi calls for 'week of action' in Iran

US Politics   

 United States Capitol Police lines up along the perimeter while LGBTQ activists and supporters hold a rally on the steps of the Supreme Court as it hears major LGBT rights case on whether federal employment law that outlaws discrimination on the basis of sex covers sexual orientation and gender ide

SCOTUS upholds state bans on transgender sports participation, paving way for further restrictions

No-bid White House contract awarded for ballroom construction to tune of $500 b.

US Supreme Court endorses grace periods for mail-in ballots

Diaspora   

ISRAELIS ARRESTED in the Philippines for suspected immigration violations.

Israelis arrested at Philippines Chabad house for overstaying visas, working without permits

New York Times hires Atlantic’s Yair Rosenberg to cover Jewish American life

'Secular House' opens in Thailand as non-religious alternative to Chabad

Judaism   

MA’AYAN GRADUATES with Nishmat dean Ilana Hadad (L) and program director Dr. Esti Bar-El (R).

What Nishmat’s Ma’ayan program for Ethiopian women says about Israel’s future

Parashat Balak: What is the price of aloneness?

Parashat Balak: Guarding our eyes

Christian World   

A GREEK Orthodox priest holds up a bible during the Holy Friday service at the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St George in Coptic Cairo on May 3, 2024.

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

Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp

Bipartisan lawmakers, faith leaders gather on Capitol Hill for Jerusalem Day celebration

Food   

At Picual, even before the first course reaches the table, the air is filled with the aromas of fresh olive oil, damp wood, and wild herbs.

Picual fine dining: Serving the Land of Israel, one course at a time

In the kitchen with Henny: Healthy, fresh salads for the summer

Amaya: Outstanding culinary experience in Rehovot

Archaeology   

People look at the newly acquired Tomb of Francois, a 4th-century BC masterpiece bought last month by Italy's Culture Ministry for 15 million euros, at the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia in Rome, Italy, June 30, 2026.

Frescos from famed Etruscan tomb go on display in Rome after multi-million euro purchase by Italy

New AI-powered research project aims to uncover the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Turkey places site of Alexander the Great’s first battle with Persians under historic protection

Science   

(Illustrative) A doctor uses AI for a medical screening.

Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

Asteroid the size of 38 Lubavitcher Rebbes to pass Earth on Chabad head's yahrzeit - NASA

Culture   

‘LEGENDS’ IS a series based on a true story about British customs inspectors in the 1990s who infiltrate the drug trade.

What to watch this week: ‘Legends’ hits the mark as Pride month programming begins

Taiwan Film Week brings the island’s stories, culture to Jerusalem

How to find the perfect summer camp in Jerusalem for your kids and teens

History   

Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shaer and Naftali Fraenkel (L-R).

On this day: Bodies of Gil-Ad Shaer, Naftali Frenkel, and Eyal Yifrah found in West Bank

'Kotsuji's Gift': The Japanese scholar who rescued Jewish refugees during World War II

The faces of many notable American Jews over the years: A treat for America's 250th

OMG   

US Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS) touches the shoulder of US Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin as he testifies at a House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, June 25, 2026.

US security official celebrates Iran's exit from World Cup with 'happy dance'

Budapest man confesses to illicit use of remains after bones, heart, and human face found in home

Bread dead redemption: Scientists bake sourdough with yeast grown in 5,300-year-old mummy

Consumerism   

“An AI-powered robot vacuum that makes home cleaning effortless.”

Dreame X60 Ultra Complete: Your new home assistant

Bublil family unveils ‘The Living Light’ in memory of Club Hotel founder Moshe Bublil

FitFlop introduces the new Denim Edit collection – the hottest trend of summer

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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