Iran avoids US sanctions via ship-to-ship transfers of oil, may receive payment for months

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A cargo ship unloads imported crude oil at the Qingdao crude oil terminal in China's eastern Shandong province on May 11, 2026.

IDF kills head of a central Hamas funds transfer network, US, Iran trade strikes on military sites

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UN adds Israeli entities to blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in conflict

EXCLUSIVE
People arrive at the United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.
Crowd of pedestrians and commuters cross a busy urban intersection by a tram ramp and underpass at Hardbrücke, framed by modern office buildings and street signs on May 19, 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Attacker wounds three with knife in Switzerland, reportedly while shouting 'Allahu Akbar'

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

'A national issue': Police to launch nationwide crackdown on dangerous drivers, road violations

IDF kills leader of central Hamas funds network who transferred millions to military wing

Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran.

Islamic regime fires at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at a base in the Middle East, March 27, 2026.

US, Iran trade strikes against military targets, testing fragile ceasefire

he Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, patrol the Black Sea off Ukraine's coast to defend infrastructure and residential areas from Russian Shahed drones on April 28, 2026, in Odesa, Ukraine.

Three tankers targeted in drone attacks off Turkey’s Black Sea coast, crew reported safe

Uveye's mobile automotive inspection platform

UVeye scales automated vehicle‑inspection tech across global automotive markets

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York.

Trump warns Oman not to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Iran

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Sgt. Rotem Yanai, 20

Sgt. Rotem Yanai killed during operational activity in northern Israel

Tourism Ministry Director General to visit U.S. in push to boost incoming tourism to Israel

Ministry of Tourism Director General Michael Izhakov

State says Bedouin Palestinians may return to Jordan Valley but rejects extra security

A Palestinian family leaves their farmin the Tana area near Beit Furik, east of Nablus in Judea and Samaria, May 15, 2026.

IDF targets two central Hamas commanders in Gaza strikes

A-G to indict Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich in classified-documents affair, evidence destruction

Yonatan Urich is seen following a hearing on journalist Omri Assenheim’s refusal to provide police with materials from a program he broadcast about Eli Feldstein, after the District Court ruled that journalistic privilege does not apply, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, March 30, 2026.

Israeli AI defense-tech firm Airis Labs emerges from stealth with $60m. in funding

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

Etihad Airways to launch hub at Ben-Gurion as UAE's flag airline schedules 42 weekly flights

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 re-adds UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese to sanctions list days after removal

Traders scavenge clothes from debris burnt down by the fire at Toi market, a second hand clothing market, in Nairobi March 16, 2026. According to a police report, the fire was caused by an electricity fault that razed about 250 stalls of second hand clothes.

At least 15 students killed in overnight dormitory blaze in Kenyan girls' school

Siddur from 1934, found hidden under the floorboards of an attic in what used to be Bedzin's Jewish Ghetto, May 27, 2026.

Star of David band, siddur found under attic floorboards in building from Bedzin's Jewish Ghetto

Members of Australian families believed to be linked to the Islamic State militants wait to leave Roj camp near Derik, Syria April 24, 2026.

Australian woman charged with joining Islamic State after returning from Syrian refugee camp

New York State passes buffer zone legislation protecting synagogues from harassment

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

Jordanian school textbooks contain antisemitic, anti-Zionist themes, IMPACT-se finds

COMMENT

Non-Jewish people need to use their voices to combat antisemitism

An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.

Amin Abu Rashid acquitted by Dutch court of financing Hamas, convicted of sanction evasion

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

French MEP Rima Hassan meets Palestinian detainee, ignores terror and attempted murder allegations

Iran will not back down from red lines in negotiations, Iranian security official says

A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026.

Quick killing of two Hamas heads shows IDF transforms enemy leaders into target practice

ANALYSIS

IDF-Hezbollah conflict intensifies as military destroys terror infrastructure across Lebanon

Officials listen to presentations on the work of the Gaza Executive Board during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace on February 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Board of Peace representatives preparing for first visit to Gaza Strip

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks next to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026.

US sanctions Persian Gulf Strait Authority over IRGC links, warns ships against dealings with group

‘Facing the Middle East’ examines Iran’s repression, black-Jewish solidarity, regional war risks

FELICE FRIEDSON on 'Facing the Middle East' Episode 21

Israel-Czech relations are strong, have been so for decades, Prague's ambassador tells 'Post'

INTERVIEW
EDITORIAL

Israel needs to end double standards against IDF troops who commit suicide

 Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Remembrance Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.
OPINION

No shots fired since the ceasefire - opinion

A billboard with a graphic design about the Strait of Hormuz on a building in Tehran, Iran, May 6, 2026.
ByCOLONEL (RET.) ADI BERSHADSKY
REPORT

Netanyahu’s coalition moves to ban Ra'am, Mansour Abbas from future elections over terror links

Israel receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, boosting options for independent strikes on Iran

IDF receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, May 27, 2026.

Israeli defense tech companies High Lander and ThirdEye team up against hostile drones

Defense establishment developing new solutions against Hezbollah's fiber-optic FPV drones

IDF officers gathered at the event to find the most relevant tech to fight Hezbollah drones

Israel defense ecosystem meets to accelerate fieldable counter‑drone tech

View of Elbit Systems offices in Jerusalem on December 3, 2024.

Elbit Systems secures $1.4b. European defense contract as backlog passes $30b.

Verdict expected as trial over foiled Taylor Swift concert terror attack in Vienna begins final day

Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Caesars Superdome on October 25, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Search shifts to rescue as 11 feared dead in Washington state chemical tank explosion

REPORT

Iranian hardliners attempt to sabotage US ceasefire negotiations, angry with Khamenei

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf looks on as parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026; illustrative.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip Israel Parade, first absence since 1964

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, US, April 12, 2026.

Google engineer charged with insider trading on Polymarket after netting $1.2 m. on search data

Polymarket logo appears in this illustration taken April 22, 2026.

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.

Shaping the future of AI at Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Dr. Michael Gofman speaks with Maor Zaguri, Acclaimed Israeli Director

Reviving Tel Hai: Yair Belachovsky’s mission to preserve a defining legacy

Yair Belachovsky speaks at a state memorial ceremony for Joseph Trumpeldor and the defenders of Tel Hai in 2025

Iran restores connectivity to create ‘limited amount of relief,’ censorship remains

Iran restores connectivity to create ‘limited amount of relief,’ censorship remains.

Bank of Israel cuts interest rates, inflation stable despite Iran war

Study finds five social media posts may shape lasting opinions

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

Indian delegation says India, Israel ‘civilizational partners,’ ties only to get stronger

The Israel-India Friendship Club delegation visits the Knesset in Jerusalem. May, 2026.

Tax Authority wants army tech veterans tied to Israel

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

Israel climbs tobacco rankings as cigarette affordability raises concerns

STUDY
 Cigarette boxes with an affixed, self-made cigarette label displaying graphic images (R) and those with the original label are pictured in the shop of tobacconist and kiosk owner Janine Schulzki in Berlin

War’s hidden toll: Mental health treatment in Israel surges 240%

OPINION

Jewish perspectives on God and parenting after October 7 trauma

BySTEPHEN SPECTOR

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination

If Israel wants mass aliyah, it must end its bureaucratic gatekeeping

OPINION
 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.
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.

An ultra-luxury Jerusalem icon

"Forest" Project.

Midtown Jerusalem

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

The Luria project by Tzarfati Shimon in Arnona, Jerusalem.

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

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Jerusalem Post Miami Conference returns, shaping the future together

Miami Summit 2026

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Jerusalem Post Washington Conference

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

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   

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York.

Trump warns Oman not to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Iran

IDF kills Hamas chief as Trump’s Board of Peace fund hits zero

Inside the perfect storm: Windward on the hidden war reshaping the oceans

US Politics   

Writer E. Jean Carroll leaves the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals, where former US President Donald Trump is asking a federal appeals court to overturn a $5 million jury verdict finding him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming her, who accused Trump of raping her nearly three decades ago.

Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll investigated by DOJ over perjury in sexual abuse, defamation cases

US re-adds UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese to sanctions list days after removal

Former US A-G Pam Bondi reveals she has thyroid cancer, will serve on White House AI cm'tee

Diaspora   

Siddur from 1934, found hidden under the floorboards of an attic in what used to be Bedzin's Jewish Ghetto, May 27, 2026.

Star of David band, siddur found under attic floorboards in building from Bedzin's Jewish Ghetto

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip Israel Parade, first absence since 1964

French MEP Rima Hassan meets Palestinian detainee, ignores terror and attempted murder allegations

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   

International spiritual leaders stand on stage at a Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast event at the Knesset auditorium marking 600 days since the start of the war, May 28, 2025.

Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast at 10: Moral Courage of Christians Needed as Jews Face Danger

Pope Leo apologizes for Church's historic role in slavery

Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 'Rededicate 250' national prayer event

Food   

A page from the first kosher cookbook published in England from 1846, titled "The Jewish Manual of Modern Cookery, With a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relating to the Toilette," May 26, 2026.

National Library of Israel acquires copy of UK's oldest kosher cookbook belonging to Montefiores

Wine Talk: Wine and cheese, please

Reim Bistro: Friends for a Kosher dinner

Archaeology   

Kusuma Neolithic Hall, replica of prehistoric building, constructed near Stonehenge, May 26, 2026.

British heritage charity constructs replica of 4,500-year-old prehistoric building near Stonehenge

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

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   

Ivanka Trump wearing a deep-blue resortwear set by Israeli designer Shani Shemer during Trump family wedding festivities in the Bahamas.

Ivanka Trump spotlights Israeli designer Shani Shemer's resortwear at family Bahamas celebration

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

Consumerism   

The annual Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival returns for its 28th year

Israel’s Wine Festival begins next week

The original Jewish brunch: The meal that connects communities, flavors, and memories

This is not an accessory, it’s jewelry: Why Cartier eyewear is different from anything else

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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