Ofer Winter might offer Israeli voters a new political slate, even if he keeps supporting Netanyahu

EDITORIAL
The launch of the new Amcha Yisrael party, led by Ofer Winter, ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections, in Jerusalem, August 25, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a state ceremony reburying Shimon and Rivka Herzl, the grandparents of Theodor Herzl, founder of modern political Zionism, alongside their grandson on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, August 05, 2026; Illustrative.
A protester shouts at former IDF Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter during a demonstration against an IDF recruitment conference for the Haredi community in Jerusalem, August 4, 2026.

Netanyahu condemns settler violence, IDF kills Hamas-linked terrorist in West Bank

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One killed, six injured in pile-up car accident on Highway 2 near Atlit

Four-way pile-up car accident on Highway 2 near Atlit on August 30, 2026.
Jewelry, cash, and car keys seized from Hamas terrorists and their families in an Israeli operation on August 26, 2026.

Israel seizes hundreds of thousands from terrorists’ families receiving PA payments

A sign is seen at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation building in Toronto, March 25, 2009.

CBC revises 9/11 policy after backlash over avoiding 'terrorist attacks' label

Shin Bet confirms significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu prompted evacuation from US

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US, Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats over past Temple Israel attack comments

Influencer and political commentator Hasan Piker is introduced during a campaign rally in Wisconsin in August.

Hasan Piker incites millions against Jews, and the silence is deafening

OPINION
Israeli army soldiers stand near a Palestinian house which was besieged by Israeli settlers in Kusra village in the West Bank August 13, 2026.

Netanyahu condemns settler attack on West Bank Palestinian village

US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.

US sanctions are hurting Iran, but economic collapse alone may not topple regime, expert says

INTERVIEW
A researcher holds a cyborg giant burrowing cockroach fitted with a human-supervised auto-injection mechanism (AIM) in Brisbane, Australia, July 27, 2026.

Needle-toting cockroaches could be deployed by search-and-rescue teams for lifesaving injections

Excerpt from Shabtai Zvi Drawing Series, from the early 1930s, by Jewish German expressionist artist Rosy Lilienfeld, murdered in Auschwitz in 1942.

Shabtai Zvi exhibition explores the false Messiah who mesmerized Jews across the world

FEATURE

Ari Steinberg: Investing in Israel’s educators is investing in Israel’s future

Ari Steinberg, CEO of Ashmoret

IDF general warns talks with Hamas, Hezbollah lack a clear strategy for victory

INTERVIEW
Israeli soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion take part in a military training exercise near the Israeli border with Lebanon, northern Israel, August 20, 2026

Jerusalem's L3 opens after years of delays, turning one light rail line into a network

FEATURE

Greece to sign $3.6b. Israeli air defense deal, creating 'Achilles Shield' against Turkey and Iran

The flags of the European Union, Greece, Cyprus and Israel (illustrative)

Ben-Gvir blasts Netanyahu over reported Smotrich-Feiglin merger talks, unity appeal

Ben-Gvir pushes for Netanyahu to intensify fighting in Lebanon, Knesset, Jerusalem, May 25, 2026.
REPORT

Gal Gadot wishes the best to next Wonder Woman actress as she steps down from the role

Polish born Mordechai Fox, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor, wears a yellow Star of David on his jacket during a ceremony marking Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust novel Delicate finds its American audience after years of rejections from publishers

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is tightly guarded as he leaves a hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in 2012. He played a leading role in organizing and directing terrorist attacks during the Second Intifada, the writer asserts.

Why is Hollywood campaigning to free convicted murderer Marwan Barghouti?

OPINION
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan holds a press conference during NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8. Relations between Israel and Turkey have repeatedly deteriorated and recovered, but their competing interests in post-Assad Syria have introduced a new source of strategic friction.

The Turkey trap: Israel has air superiority over Ankara, but no reason to fight

JERUSALEM REPORT
‘TEL AVIV SUMMER,’ 2026, created especially for TAMA exhibition.

From the other side - with Noma Bar

INTERVIEW

New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to increase holiday security at synagogues, Jewish sites

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul listens as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the annual New York State Financial Control Board meeting on August 12, 2026 in New York City.

California could make Jewish an ethnic identity under groundbreaking new bill

Canada cancels travel authorization of Arieh King with 'no explanation,' he tells 'Post'

Arieh King speaks at a protest calling for the closure of the French Consulate in Jerusalem, September 29, 2025; illustrative.

Four men plead guilty to March arson attack on Hatzalah ambulances in London

An aerial view as fire services continue to monitor the scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

Jon Ossoff distances himself from left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, joining several Democrats

As US considers cutting funds from Kurdish forces, concerns rise over stability in Middle East

A group of young male and female Peshmergas belonging to the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI), near one of their bases in the mountains of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, 35 miles from the Iranian border, on January 17, 2026.

US Treasury revokes 'critical node' of Iranian access to US dollars in latest Tehran sanctions

Turkish presence in Syria poses threat to Israel due to Ankara’s NATO combat doctrine, expert warns

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a back-to-school-themed event to highlight his administration's education policies, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, August 24, 2026; illustrative.

Trump abandons June MoU terms, complicating diplomatic efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

REPORT
IDF soldiers in the West Bank.

IDF warns budget delay will force reserve, intelligence cuts beginning in September

Israel must spend more on defense - and rethink its US alliance

OPINION
ISRAEL’S ELBIT Systems launches the Hermes 650 Spark unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, in 2024.

Near the Gaza border, Dream Island offers a luxury retreat built around rest and healing

FEATURE
FRONTLINES

The old pillar: Israel’s kibbutzim have changed beyond recognition - so what keeps them alive?

Kibbutz members of all ages take part in traditional Shavuot celebrations at Kibbutz Hukok in the Lower Galilee, northern Israel, May 21, 2026

Former Gaza hostage Emily Damari marries partner Dani Amit in Tel Aviv wedding celebration

Former Gaza hostage Emily Damari and Israeli food influencer Dani Amit in their wedding outfits.
FEATURE

In Ein Kerem, Israel’s most unlikely wellness retreat becomes a source of healing

VW CEO confirms Iron Dome production talks

An Iron Dome anti-missile battery is stationed near the Israeli-Syrian border,, in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, on January 3, 2020.

US Navy reveals ultra-long-range air-to-air AIM-424 Malice missile with over 460 km. range

Cellebrite launches tactical digital forensics kit for military units

Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv

Jeen Defense wins 14.9m NIS defense AI contract

ParaZero's DefendAir neutralizes hostile drones by intercepting them with nets

ParaZero wins first US government order for DefendAir counter-drone system

UN says Special Rapporteurs are independent, not ‘out of control’ after Guterres interview

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Japan May 20, 2026.

Uganda military chief demands medal from former colleague before troops sent to Gaza as part of ISF

California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims

Advocates and child marriage survivors from the group "Unchained at Last" put on wedding gowns, veils, chains and tape over their mouths as they gather on Boston Common before marching to the State House to call for an end to child marriages in Boston, Massachusetts on September 22, 2021.

Basel police block 'Death to Zionism' protest planned for 129th anniversary of Zionist Congress

Promotional post by anti-Israel group ‘basel4palestine’ for a planned protest entitled "Death to Zionism" in Basel, Switzerland. August 29, 2026.
FRONTLINES

'Let us have our peace': Fearing disruption at Ground Zero, 9/11 families ask Mamdani to stay away

AMERICAN FLAGS and flowers mark victims’ names at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City. Families say the site is sacred ground that should be a place of mourning, not a ground for political division.

75 Years of Investing in Israel: Launching Israel Bonds

David Ben-Gurion welcomes Bonds leadership to Israel.

Finding light in the shadows of crisis

Children watch television in an underground parking lot at a shopping mall that has been turned into a shelter, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 17, 2026

Leading through the storm

SAM GRUNDWERG,  outgoing Word Chairman of  Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal.

Israel-Cyprus-Greece power grid connection gets US backing

The flags of the European Union, Greece, Cyprus and Israel (illustrative)

OpenAI blocks Russian ChatGPT accounts promoting alleged fake Israeli think tank

Your Taxes: Does Israel need to tax billionaires?

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry

Your Investments: What new olim can teach us about gratitude and entitlement

Ben-Gurion Airport, May 17, 2026
OPINION

The most important AI skill leaders can borrow from pilots

ByESTI PESHIN

Storm, rough seas kill one, injure two in Cyprus as Israel prepares for unusual summer storm

A man and a woman walk along a street during a storm in Nicosia on August 29, 2026

Israel to face strong winds, high gusts throughout Saturday afternoon, Meteorological Service warns

Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says

Lightning illuminates the sky over the Upper Galilee, during a rain storm on April 27, 2026.

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, strong winds

People move through a mud covered road following flash floods and a mudslide in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 28, 2026.

Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says, as Nepal declines foreign rescue help

Israel is failing to provide food security, leaving thousands of NGOs to fill the gaps

STUDY
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS pack boxes with food for families in need. ‘Civil society does extraordinary work, but a modern state cannot rely on charity alone,’ says researcher Prof. Aron M. Troen.

Six-month-old baby receives surgery months after swallowing package of staples

STUDY

How much should you reveal on a dating profile? Israeli study finds the sweet spot

INTERVIEW

Medical coexistence: As Israel faces a physician crisis, Arab Israeli doctors fill the gap

Turkey probes Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva over claims it blocked rivals in drug market

The shofar call that turned a curious Arizona student toward Judaism, marriage and aliyah

WITH WIFE Shoshana.

Eisenkot's Yashar unveils plan to support new olim integrating into Israel

North American aliyah hits record month as over 1,100 olim arrive, with 4,000 expected in 2026

Around 150 new olim arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport on August 27, 2026.
OPINION

'A Zionist is a Jew with somewhere to live': An olah's observations while back in London

BRITISH AUTHOR Howard Jacobson poses with his book ‘The Finkler Question’ after winning the 2010 Man Booker Prize for Fiction, at London’s Guildhall Oct. 2010.
ByPAMELA PELED

'Time to come home': Seven families from New York's Persian Jewish community make aliyah together

New immigrants from Great Neck New York's Persian Jewish community arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. August 11, 2026.

Midtown Jerusalem by Israel Canada: A premier living, retail & leisure hub

Israel Canada invites you to experience life at MIDTOWN JERUSALEM. A prestigious complex that combines residential living, retail, leisure, and a prime location.Renderings are provided for illustration purposes only.

An ultra-luxury Jerusalem icon

Everything on a grand scale. Except the price

Luria Project, Jerusalem Moradot Arnona.

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

Shponder & Fadlon Project.

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

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The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference returns to Jerusalem

Diplomatic Conference

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

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 person holds a placard representing a US flag, with an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on a billboard in the background, on the day of a ceremony marking 40 days since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2026.

Analyst: US has shifted from Iran nuclear deal to regime-collapse strategy

Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas in 2014, IDF kills Yahya Sinwar's former bodyguard

Gal Gadot's new thriller, 'Fauda' season 5 and the future of Israeli TV explored

US Politics   

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US, Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats over past Temple Israel attack comments

Hegseth denies considering 2028 presidential run, says focus is on defense ministry

US judge questions but won't yet block Trump's new birthright citizenship order

Diaspora   

Polish born Mordechai Fox, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor, wears a yellow Star of David on his jacket during a ceremony marking Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust novel Delicate finds its American audience after years of rejections from publishers

Vance to speak at Republican Jewish Coalition summit after Jewish conservative criticism

Following DNA trails, a Jewish family shattered by the Holocaust discovers its lost branches

Judaism   

Film strip frame: Soldier blows a shofar (1948-era).

Before Rosh Hashanah, Elul asks us to practice, persevere, and rise a little each day

Parashat Ki Tavo: The finest generation

Parashat Ki Tavo: The power of joy

Christian World   

Theodor Herzl in Palestine. November 1898. Photography by David Wolffsohn. (Photo by Imagno/Getty Images) [Theodor Herzl in Palaestina. Anfang November 1898.

For Zion’s Sake: Why two Catholic theologians are taking a stand for Israel

Christian Zionists ignore reality of West Bank living, Palestinian Christian leaders say

Many Christian Arabs proud to be part of Israeli society, ambassador to Christian World says

Food   

Dish at Skyline Jerusalem

Skyline Jerusalem: Twelve floors up, a feast awaits with sweeping city views

Wine Talk: Quality, accessibility, and value

A toast to life: Israeli whisky raises the bar as a young industry comes of age

Archaeology   

Two ancient tombs and a figurine discovered at the Sheikh Soby site in the Bahariya Oasis, Egypt, August 28, 2026.

Egypt unearths three previously unknown tombs from different eras at Bahariya Oasis cemetery

Seven ancient Parthian tombs unearthed in Iraq’s Kurdistan region amid survey of 6,500 sites

Italy, Greece find hundreds of amphorae buried with ancient shipwrecks on Mediterranean sea floor

Science   

Picture showing the ChatGPT application displayed on a smartphone screen, illustrative

Is AI clairvoyant? ChatGPT can make personality tests and predict responses, Israeli study finds

NASA finds some microbes could survive on moon, raising concerns over unintended life transfer

AI agent caught creating fake online identities during OpenAI, Anthropic model security evaluations

Culture   

Photo of a screening at Yehi'am Fortress National Park/Courtesy of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

'Summer at the Movies' program brings family, films, and fun to Israel's national parks

'Megillat Yerushalyim': Israeli artist Rachel Kainy is turning Jerusalem into a living scroll

What to watch this week: 'Operation Thunderbolt,' 'Jurassic Park,' and Israeli classics

History   

Theodor Herzl at the First Zionist Congress, August 25, 1897

On this day in history: Theodor Herzl convenes First Zionist Congress in Basel

75 years of investing in Israel: The Genius Investor

Israel finds lost Altalena ship intact on Mediterranean seafloor, 78 years after IDF sinking

OMG   

At an animal shelter, teenage volunteers from the youth club care for and walk beagles from pharmaceutical laboratories that are awaiting adoption, in Yvre L Eveque, France, September 6, 2025.

Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year

Catch him if you can: Ex-flight attendant pleads guilty to posing as pilot for nearly five years

Surf’s pup: Some 20 dogs make a splash at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in California

Travel   

 WHEN THE American giants 'put their stamps' on our skies, it means the global gatekeepers have officially declared the crisis contained., says the writer.

A time for flight renewals: Delta’s and United’s return puts stamp on Israeli victory

Lessons from Bhutan’s pursuit of happiness

Prague’s spires whisper Maharal’s hidden history

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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