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Survivors of the Nova festival massacre speak at a debate at the Knesset. April 16, 2024.

Are Nova survivors taking their own lives? Health Min. isn't sure

“The data on the number of suicides and the number of hospitalizations among survivors of the Nova festival - are not known to the Health Ministry,”

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip. November 18, 2023

UN commission says Israel obstructed Oct. 7 probe, IDF kills Hamas terrorists in Gaza

KFAR AZA residents call for the release of the hostages, outside Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv yesterday.

Released hostage: 'There was a picture of Gilad Shalit in my room'

Smoke rises during an exchange of fire between the IDF and terrorists from the Hezbollah organization on December 16, 2023

IDF assassinates senior Hezbollah coastal commander

Breaking News

Turkey's Erdogan: Israel's Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Middle East tensions

Second US House Republican calls for Speaker Johnson to leave top job

Gallant: 'The Iranians failed in their attack'

Top News

CARS DESTROYED by Hamas during the October 7 massacre are piled high in a field near the Israel-Gaza border.

UN commission accuses Israel of obstructing Oct. 7 probe

A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

Iran sought to change the 'equation' of its confrontation with Israel

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich, leader of the Religious Zionist Party.

Smotrich shouted off stage at conference of right-wing newspaper

By ELIAV BREUER

Ben-Gvir forms new West Bank police force to monitor left-wing activists

A sign at a London pro-Palestinian march, December 9, 2023.

Dozens of cities see economic blockades by anti-Israel activists

By MICHAEL STARR

Israel-Hamas War

ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY Guard Corps Commander-in-Chief, Maj.-Gen. Hossein Salami, reviews military equipment during an IRGC ground forces drill in Iran last year.

Quiet before the storm: Is escalating Israel-Iran violence on the way?

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

Israeli air force technicians working on a F-16 Fighting Falcon in Ramat David Airbase, northern Israel, January 14, 2024.

In a decisive moment like this, Israel has to reaffirm its strength by striking back

By JPOST EDITORIAL

N AND his copilot prepare their aircraft for takeoff. N was an active member of Israel’s defense systems that were activated Saturday night when Iran targeted Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles.

IAF pilot to 'Post': Defense op was most meaningful flight of my career

By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI

A slowdown in economic activity and a sharp increase in the deficit following the injection of funds into the affected sectors

Israel-Hamas war takes toll on Israel's 2023 GDP

By REUTERS , EVE YOUNG

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attends a press conference, in Berlin, Germany, April 16, 2024.

Jordanian FM: We would have acted the same if the attack came from Israel

By MAYA GUR ARIEH

Hot Opinion

In a decisive moment like this, Israel has to reaffirm its strength by striking back

By JPOST EDITORIAL

The US must support any Israeli counter-attack on Iran

By ASHER FREDMAN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's realpolitik and Israel's survival - opinion

By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF

Israel is still uncertain about what lays ahead - opinion

By FELICE FRIEDSON

Does the Israel-Jordan peace treaty stand firm amid tensions with Iran?

By NEVILLE TELLER

Israel News

Forces operate to destroy Khaled Abdel-Fattah Muhammad al-Makhtasab's house in Beit Hanina. April 16, 2024.

Security forces destroy house of terrorist who shot two policemen

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A police car

Family of Haymanot Kasau, missing since February, call for country-wide search day

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Portugal urges Iranian ambassador to release container ship MSC Aries

By REUTERS

Israeli soldiers use a tank during a military drill in the Golan Heights, February 20, 2024

UJA Federation of New York invests NIS 40 million in support of front-line municipalities in Israel

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 12, 2023.

Edelstein to 'Post': ‘If Israel doesn’t respond, Iran will think it can attack every week’

By TOVAH LAZAROFF

Analysis and Features

Israeli fighter jets return after successfully intercepting inbound Iranian missiles. April 14, 2024.

How the Israel Air Force could bring Iran to its knees

By YONAH JEREMY BOB

Within Our Lifetime leader Nerdeen Kiswani calls for Intifada to the backdrop of a Hezbollah flag after being released from jail.

Hezbollah flag flies, US flag burns as calls for death to US sound at NYC protest

By MICHAEL STARR

European Parliament votes on reform to remove hatred, violence from Palestinian education

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Who is Mar Mari Emmanuel, the Assyrian bishop attacked in Sydney?

Arye Deri and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attend a Shas Party faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 23, 2023.

Mayors demand that gov't drop plan to take over appointments of city rabbis

By ELIAV BREUER

HEROINES OF SWORDS OF IRON

Ono Conversation Corner

BANK HAPOALIM GATEWAY

Real Estate Listings

Ahron, the gardener.

They do it all: Meet the business here to help you with Passover cleaning and preparations

By LIAM FORBERG

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023

State of the art: How effective is Israel's defense technology?

Oren Yunger

'It is not the best technology that always wins'

Uri Oron, Director-General of the Israel Space Agency.

Israel Space Agency, Space IASC sign MoU for space cybersecurity

Market Data

Middle East

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 6, 2023.

Saudi Arabia says it helped defend Israel against Iran

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

SAUDI ARABIA’S Ambassador to Iran, Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi attends the Tehran International Conference on Palestine, in December. If Riyadh needed a display of just how valuable it can be to have a US defense guarantee, it just got one, says the writer.

How does Iran's attack on Israel impact the fate of Saudi normalization?

Iran able to 'handle situation well,' spare Middle East more tension, China's foreign minister says

By REUTERS

An Israeli armoured personnel carrier (APC) and an Israeli tank participate in a drill near Israel's border with Lebanon in northern Israel, October 26, 2023.

IDF Northern Command conducts intense cyber and combat drill as Iran confrontation looms

By YONAH JEREMY BOB

An anti-Israel billboard with a picture of Iranian missiles is seen in a street in Tehran, Iran April 15, 2024.

Israel to Arab countries: Coming response to Iran won't endanger you, the region

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

World News

BBC HEADQUARTERS in London

In another blunder BBC play 'Oh, what a night' heard during report on Iranian missile attack

A screenshot from a live-streamed church service, during which Assyrian Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was attacked.

Knife attack at Sydney church a terror incident, Australia police say

US national security spokesperson John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, March 1, 2024.

Iran’s attack is an ‘embarrassing failure,’ a success for Israel, says US

By TOVAH LAZAROFF

Anti-missile system in operation after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024.

US Central Command’s crucial role in downing missiles, drones

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

Objects are seen in the sky above Jerusalem after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, in Jerusalem April 14, 2024.

IAEA chief worried Israel could strike Iran nuclear facilities

Antisemitism / BDS

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest as they take part in the ‘Biden: Stop supporting genocide!’ rally in New York City on January 20.

ADL says antisemitic incidents more than doubled last year, driven by post-Oct. 7 surge

By LUKE TRESS/JTA

Clouds cover an area of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, US, December 4, 2023.

Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge for hours

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A billboard in support of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas from Gaza, is displayed on a building, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel March 30, 2024.

'Free hostages' advertisement denied at spot once hosting pro-Palestinian ad in New Jersey

By MICHAEL STARR

HUNDREDS GATHER for a pro-Israel rally in Philadelphia’s Independence Square, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, last month.

Supporting Jewish communities requires loud condemnations of antisemitism

By HANA DORSMAN

A screenshot of Berkeley Law for Palestine's Instagram, depicting Berkeley Dean Erwin Chemerinsky.

Anti-Israel protesters crash dinner at Jewish Berkeley dean's home

By MICHAEL STARR

JPost Spotlight

ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR to the UN Gilad Erdan shows a video of the Iranian missile attack as he addresses members of the Security Council during a meeting on the situation in the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City, on Sunday.

The US must support any Israeli counter-attack on Iran

Steadfast American support for an Israeli operation against Iran and Hezbollah will send a clear message to the Islamic Republic and improve overall security in the region.

Israel Air Force, April 14, 2024.

Pentagon says it's up to Israel to decide if, when and how they respond to Iran

Ryder said US focus right now remains on the defense of Israel and on the protection of US forces.

Picture of Maccabi Haifa vs Bnei Sakhnin

Beersheba pulls off upset of leader Maccabi Tel Aviv

MACCABI HAIFA players celebrate their goal early on in what held up as a 1-0 victory over Bnei Sakhnin this week in Israel Premier League action.

EDEN GOLAN performs in the final of the ‘The Next Star for Eurovision,’ in February. ‘One thing is for sure; my kids will be up until 1 a.m. to watch, even if hopes for a top ranking are not high,’ says the writer.

Israel rises in the Eurovision betting charts following Iranian drone attack

Earlier, the National Security Council published the travel warnings for Israelis abroad, which included a reference to Eurovision.

Israel Real Estate

The Savion neighborhood in Ma'alot Tharisha

26 bids, 1 winner: ILA's Ma'alot-Tarshiha tender draws surprising demand

By OFER PETERSBURG

The border fence between Israel and Lebanon.

126 new apartments approved for expansion in Ramot Naftali

By OFER PETERSBURG

Illiustration

Bridging theory and practice: Can academia drive urban renewal in Israel?

By OFER PETERSBURG

Savion intersection to host dozens of apartments: Minimum land purchase price revealed

By OFER PETERSBURG

Choosing your next home? Rental prices plummet in these cities

By OFER PETERSBURG

Christian World

Illustrative image of a bible.

Bible engagement falls below 40% among Americans, continuing a decade-long decline

The decline in Bible engagement is accompanied by societal concern about the Bible's role in shaping character.

England - Police tape

Moroccan man stabs Christian pensioner in UK as ‘revenge’ for Gaza conflict

Ahmed Alid reportedly said "They [Israel] killed children and I killed an old man” after allegedly stabbing his roommate and an elderly man.

Pope Francis holds the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 8, 2023.

Pope Francis meets with families of Hamas hostages, marks 6-month anniversary

As part of his diplomatic efforts, Francis also met last November with a group of Palestinians affected by the conflict.

Yael Eckstein Mobile Emergency Response Center.

IFCJ offers Passover support to victims of October 7, families of injured soldiers

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is offering financial support to some Israelis impacted by the war, so they can invest in clothes and food for the holiday season.

Health & Wellness

Many Israeli healthcare professionals who have been treating trauma are themselves traumatized

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

SGT. GAYA ZUBERY, a paramedic in the 188th Armored Brigade who was shot and seriously wounded while treating wounded soldiers in Gaza, undergoes rehabilitation at Sheba Medical Center.

Charting a path forward for mental health care in the wake of war

By YOEL HAR-EVEN

The Weizmann Institute is set to open a medical school in October of 2025.

Weizmann Institute to open medical school amid doctor shortage

By DR. ITAY GAL

The program is part of a national effort to alleviate the Israeli doctor shortage. (Illustrative).

One-third of Israeli women experience sexual abuse by healthcare providers, study finds

By DR. ITAY GAL

Researchers found that pretzel size affects the consumer's eating rate, with smaller sizes leading to a slower eating speed and smaller bites.

US study suggests that pretzel size affects eating behavior

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

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Archaeology

1800-year-old head of ancient god Apollo.

Archaeologists discover lost 1,800-year-old head of ancient Greek god Apollo

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

The archaeological site of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is seen, 2020.

Dining hall with Trojan War decorations uncovered in Pompeii

US Politics

A demonstrator holds American and Israeli flags during a protest calling for the release of hostages, Tel Aviv on March 9.

Israeli-American hostages' families: Best way for regional peace is returning the 133 in captivity

By HANNAH SARISOHN

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Richmond, Virginia, on March 2.

Most potential jurors rejected in Trump trial within minutes, said they couldn't be impartial

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Diaspora

Naomi Polani.

Naomi Polani, veteran performer and director dies at 96

By HANNAH BROWN

Protesters burn US and Israeli flags during an anti-Israel protest in Tehran, Iran, April 1, 2024

Iran’s Jewish community praises attack on Israel - Here's why

By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL

Judaism

ADMIRING A blossoming almond tree in the Judean Hills.

Have you heard about the blessing for the trees?

By SIVAN RAHAV MEIR

The book of psalms the victim had with him at the time prevented a shard of debris from piercing his body.

Why are Israelis searching for Psalms more than news amid attacks?

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Food

Doha

Doha Burger: Hamburgers with culinary creativity

By GLORIA DEUTSCH

PASTITO: THE Pasta Project – more pasta, less drama.

Pastito: The Pasta Project: Experiencing perfect pasta in Jerusalem

By GREER FAY CASHMAN

Culture

MARKUS HOWARD (left) and Baskonia are sure to give Wade Baldwin (right) and Maccabi Tel Aviv a tough challenge tonight in their Euroleague Play In in Belgrade.

Maccabi tips off against Baskonia in Play In

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

A SCENE from ‘Mickey Saves the Day.’ (14/4/2024)

Mickey Saves the Day spoofs Israeli history with hilarious twists

By HAGAY HACOHEN

Travel

El Al plane

Several countries urge citizens not to travel to the Middle East amid rising tensions

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF , REUTERS

An El Al Boeing Dreamliner is prepared for its next flight at Ben Gurion Airport last month.

El Al and Arkia to cancel their flights due to the Iranian attack

By ZIV REINSTEIN

Podcasts

Part of the visitor center experience at Nevo Winery.

Fine wines in Jerusalem's Judean Hills

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Photos of Kibbutz Nir Oz hostages placed on chairs and tables during a pre-Passover event for the return of Kibbutz Nir Oz hostages at the Kibbutz dining hall, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, April 11, 202

Former high-ranking diplomat: Israel chose revenge over the lives of hostages

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Aliyah

SECURITY PERSONNEL eject from the stands a fan displaying a flag in support of Palestine during the women’s final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, in January.

Contemplating 'a return to Zion' in the face of antisemitism - opinion

By TAMMY REZNIK

Nicky Cregor From London to Jerusalem, 1984

Nicky Cregor: A British olah with a profound impact on Israel

By LEAH HAKIMIAN

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Conferences

Jerusalem Post Annual Conference 2024.

The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York

Top 50 gala

50 Most Influential Jews

Finance

Illustrative photo of Israeli money

Doing business in Israel: How to make money and keep most of it

Vesey Ventures founders Lindsay Fitzgerald, Dana Eli-Lorch, Julia Huang.

Vesey Ventures launches $78m fund, highlighting power of well-connected investor team

OMG

An endangered high mountain gorilla eats in the forest within the Volcanoes National Park near Kinigi, Musanze District, Rwanda, August 31, 2023.

World’s oldest gorilla celebrates 67th birthday in Berlin zoo

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Screenshot of Mohamed Hadid's Instagram story. April14, 2024.

Mohamed Hadid on Biden Iran response: ‘Zionists in one room plotting’

By MICHAEL STARR

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