After Netanyahu meets police chief, Israel's elections chief warns against vote interference

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Hatikva Market in Tel Aviv as part of the Likud party’s election campaign ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 22, 2026.
Campaign posters featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot are seen in Tel Aviv, October 22, 2026
 Central Elections Committee head, Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, leads a hearing at the Central Elections Committee, at the Knesset in Jerusalem, September 23, 2026

Iran army claims it shot down US drone, as officials claim US diplomats are 'fair game'

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Iraq braces for renewed Iran conflict after 1,000 strikes on Kurdistan, 600 militia attacks

Iraqi security forces stand at the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after Iraq closed the crossing following airstrikes on the Iranian side that security sources said killed an Iraqi citizen, Iraq, April 4, 2026.
 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

October 7 should have changed Israeli politics, yet we are voting for the same leaders

OPINION
ByMARC TOBIN
 BILL ACKMAN, a billionaire Jewish investor and director of the New York hedge fund Pershing Square, made it clear that there was no context when it came to calls for genocide.

Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman calls for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich to be excluded from next government

Netanyahu's crypto plan could cause 'irreversible damage' to Israeli economy, business leaders warn

A statue of Marwan Barghouti next to a large Palestinian flag on top of Palestine House, London.

London 'Palestine House' places life-size statue of Marwan Barghouti on roof next to Palestine flag

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, October 21, 2026.

What the hell is going on with Netanyahu?

OPINION
People participate in a street poll ahead of the election, in Mahaneh Yehuda last week.

Israel’s election: Which parties are most likely to keep their promises?

OPINION
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Why Netanyahu's supporters remain loyal to him despite his failures

OPINION
Israeli settlers next to a fire amid clashes with Palestinians during olive harvest in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the West Bank, October 16, 2026.

Settler violence is a political blind spot in Israel’s election campaign

OPINION
(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel needs unity: Why Herzog must bring Netanyahu, Eisenkot together

OPINION

Winter does not rule out coalition with Eisenkot, Netanyahu if right-wing policies are preserved

People of Israel Party chair Ofer Winter during a party rally in Rishon Lezion, September 15, 2026.

October 7 victims' families to hold 'Remember them at the voting booth' rallies on Election Day

Israel braces for rainy Election Day, but can bad weather affect voter turnout?

People walk in the rain in Jerusalem, August 15, 2026.
POLL

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu but deadlock looms, election polls show two days before Israelis vote

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Miri Regev's unfulfilled promises: Eight transportation reforms that never happened

Transportation Minister Miri Regev attends a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 massacre, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026

Can business save Israel-Australia relations? Ambassador says there is still hope

Israeli Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman.

High Court strikes down petition to end sperm donor anonymity

A pregnant woman is seen holding her stomach in front of foliage (illustrative)

IDF pushing for Hebron attack to be classified as clash between soldiers, terrorists, not terror

Two German suspects arrested after being seen photographing entrance to Damon Prison

Israeli prison service guards operate in a special wing of Israeli citizens accused of spying for Iran, in the Damon Prison, in the Druze town of Daliyat al-Karmel, northern Israel, July 1, 2025.

Netanyahu trial defense presses Mandelblit over Eshel wiretap he ordered halted

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testifies in Netanyahu trial, October 22, 2026.

Israel on alert for renewed attacks on Syria's Druze, security source says

The Marvel Studios logo is projected on screen during the Walt Disney Studios special presentation during CinemaCon 2022 at Caesars Palace on April 27, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada; Illustrative.

Marvel plans to collaborate with Israeli writers on new 'Zodiac' series draws online backlash

A view shows the conical temple roofs, courtyards and pilgrims at the Lalish sanctuary during the Jama'i festival in Lalish, Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, on October 10, 2026; Illustrative.

Fourteen years after genocide, Yazidis may see stability in Iraq

ANALYSIS
UAE Political Affairs Assistant Minister Lana Nusseibeh attends a meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States (GCC) and the US Secretary of State, in Manama on June 25, 2026.

UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh receives more support in bid to become next UN secretary-general

'The Talmud Chronicles.'

‘Extra, extra!’ New book brings ancient Talmudic texts to life for readers of all ages

REVIEW

Less than a day after stabbing attack, Chabad man returns to wrapping tefillin in Manhattan

Shmuel Cohen (left) takes a break from wrapping tefillin with passersby in New York City's Diamond District on October 23, 2026.

Israeli-Arab influencer behind ‘Nas Daily’: Anti-Zionism is antisemitism

‘I wanna blow up a synagogue’: Online posts lead to hate crime charge against Utah man

Skyler AJ Rose, 22, of Ogden, was indicted on multiple federal charges on October 22, 2026.

Atlanta Falcons face backlash over social media logo resembling Nazi imagery

Atlanta Falcons social media profile picture.

Florida man arrested for threatening life of Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Saudi says Riyadh airport partly reopens despite ongoing fighting with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis

 A view of missiles during a military parade held by the Houthis on September 21 to mark the anniversary of their takeover in Sanaa, Yemen; Illustrative.

Iraq believes Israel may have struck militia weapons supplied by Iran

REPORT
REPORT

'Fair game': Iranian officials say US diplomats, officials are potential targets for assassinations

A view of the scene of a deadly shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, where two Israeli soldiers were murdered and three others wounded by Palestinian gunmen the previous day, October 24, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet forcibly evacuate 2,000 Hebron Palestinians in response to deadly Hamas attack

Women carrying weapons resembling shoulder-fired missiles ride in a truck during a pro-government National Army Day demonstration on April 17, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Tehran threatens strikes on energy, civilian targets, and nuclear escalation if attacked

Israel is right to support Britain-Argentina talks over Falkland Islands

EDITORIAL
The Falkland Islands

Vucic's mission: Can Serbia's longtime leader secure new mandate?

ANALYSIS
OPINION

Israel cannot afford another government that leaves it isolated

Yisrael Beytenu leader and MK Avigdor Liberman holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2026
ByAVIGDOR LIBERMAN
OPINION

Arab world hopes for an Israel without Netanyahu, but doubts it will change

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.
ByELIE PODEH
OPINION

Arab Israeli voters are essential to Israel’s democratic future

ByHAVIVA NER-DAVID

The fastest arms race is happening in the electromagnetic spectrum

A developer prepares a drone called "Raven", an Electronic Warfare System, by team Stark, during the Spectra Challenge competition in Erding near Munich, southern Germany.

Israel, Greece conduct joint naval exercise for operational scenarios, sinking hostile ships

Denmark to purchase long-range air and ground precision missiles

Newly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named 'Husarz' in reference to the Polish "winged hussar" cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed "Welcome to Poland", in Gdansk, Poland, June

Lockheed Martin enters deal with US Defense Department for 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets

Boaz Levy speaking at ManpowerGroup Israel's annual customer conference at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation in Jaffa.

Israel Aerospace Industries initial share offering will happen within a year, board chairman says

Over 50,000 killed in Europe over summer due to worst heat wave on record

People cool off under the water sprays in Brussels, during a heatwave on June 19, 2026.

Ancient wildfires in the Levant may have inspired Neolithic pottery-making, Israeli study suggests

STUDY

Europe should be included in Ukraine peace discussions, Kremlin aide says

The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023.

Britain must be 'ready for war' by 2030 amid Russian aggression, UK defense secretary says

Britain's Defense Minister Wes Streeting speaks during a meeting with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on October 15, 2026.

'Flip the circuit breaker': Obama attacks Trump administration to boost Democrats in Michigan

Former President Barack Obama speaks at a “Get Out the Vote" rally in support of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on October 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

G-d, Love & Blues and a Bit of Whiskey

Eduard Shyfrin explores the search for balance, faith and inner peace through his music.

Mark Wilf at The Jewish Agency: Building connection, unity, and trust

Mark Wilf visits a summer camp hosting Israeli teens from the Campers2Gether program

Hebrew University start-up wins Asper Prize for approach to cancer treatment

ViVac Pharma celebrates winning the 2026 Asper Prize at Hebrew University. From left: Prof. Tamir Sheafer, Dr. Lior Nissim, Keren Leshem, Gail Asper and Dr. Amnon Dekel.

Anthropic AI model passes itself as human in 'supply chain attack' against GitHub during exercise

Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026.

Energy ministry calls for billions in nuclear fusion investments to compete globally

Without seed capital: Four young Israeli entrepreneurs sell AI startup for millions of shekels

Eylon Zefania, Yoni Cohen, Aviv Yovel, and Michal Elyasaf, co-founders of Vizby.

New wave of aliyah presents opportunities, challenges for real estate investors

New immigrants from North America arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 14, 2019.
OPINION

Jared Kushner, the Bank of Israel, and the difference between allegations and facts

ByGERSHON BASKIN

Water rationing, garbage pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz

Workers collect garbage from a street in the southwestern city of Taiz, Yemen, October 20, 2026.

Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, no casualties, five missing

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China's Tibet, killing 16, Xinhua reports

This view shows a collapsed building and damaged cars after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the country, in Penonome, Panama, on October 9, 2026.

Israeli expat recounts destruction, home collapse in magnitude 7.7 Panama earthquake

Ships by the Eilat port, Red Sea, on January 03, 2024.

Eilat records first rain of year as authorities issue flash flooding warning in Dead Sea region

Menopause can reshape women's bodies in a sudden shift, Israeli study finds

STUDY
Natural hormones used for menopause treatment.

French patient dies after Shamonda virus detected in human for first time

IDF, Defense Ministry struggle with amount of reservists seeking mental health care, experts say

Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda

Israeli patient receives new non-invasive treatment for epilepsy in first outside Europe

Former Prisoners of Zion, aliyah activists, discuss plans for new Soviet Jewry heritage center

Alex Silnitsky addresses a gathering of former Prisoners of Zion and aliyah activists at the Heritage Ministry in Jerusalem on October 5.

Lone soldiers, b'not sherut find a true home at the Michael Levin Base

Investing in Israel's immigrants: New VC firm offers olim up to $500k. in funding for startups

Welcoming new olim to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport, September 14, 2026.

She made aliyah at 16 - today, she's teaching the next generation about AI

AT HEBREW UNIVERSITY.

ANU marks Aliyah Day with a tribute to Jewish dining, memories, traditions

Visitors at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People, in Tel Aviv, on January 19, 2025.

Where the sea meets sophistication

Architecture: Yashar Architects

Make your Jerusalem aliyah dream come true! The Crown in Mekor Chaim 55

WATCH

Selichot above Jerusalem: An evening of music, reflection and connection

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In the middle of the triangle

The New Talpiot project.

‘New Talpiot’: A global community in one of Jerusalem’s most sought-after locations

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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

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Bini Zomer, GM for Corporate Affairs & Joint Ventures at Chevron Mediterranean Limited

Chevron’s GM for Corporate Affairs and Joint Ventures at Jpost Diplomatic Conference

“Let's tell the incredible story of this place”

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   

BALLOT PAPERS of various political parties displayed at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham, Oct. 14.

Israel Election 2026: Pollster Shmuel Rosner says Israelis have already made up their minds

Netanyahu meets with Hegseth days before election as Hanegbi backs Liberman

Trump backs Netanyahu as Liberman slams 'Bibi the puppet'

US Politics   

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participates in a ceremony in remembrance of US military prisoners of war and those missing in action (POW/MIA) at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., US, September 18, 2026.

'Run Pete Hegseth out of town': Democrats eye defense secretary impeachment after midterms

Two former FBI agents charged with lying to Congress during Hunter Biden laptop inquiry

Detroit Democrats unite over rising costs, remain divided over Israel ahead of midterm elections

Diaspora   

A statue of Marwan Barghouti next to a large Palestinian flag on top of Palestine House, London.

London 'Palestine House' places life-size statue of Marwan Barghouti on roof next to Palestine flag

Israeli woman visiting Thailand has visa revoked following conduct complaints by locals

Less than a day after stabbing attack, Chabad man returns to wrapping tefillin in Manhattan

Judaism   

'The Talmud Chronicles.'

‘Extra, extra!’ New book brings ancient Talmudic texts to life for readers of all ages

Parashat Lech Lecha: Having the courage to stand alone

Parashat Lech Lecha: There is no wisdom like that gained through experience

Christian World   

 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.

Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says

Friends of Zion says October 7 broadcast reached 250 million in 176 countries

Christian tourists buy West Bank settlement goods in protest of European trade restrictions

Food   

The main course at Benny Hadayag was a platter with a whole baked sea bass alongside sweet and regular potatoes (NIS 155-165).

'We wanted to keep Shabbat': Benny Hadayag seafood restaurant in Herzliya becomes kosher

Wine talk: From vine to glass

Brewed with barley from Be’eri's fields, a new Israeli beer brings new life after October 7

Archaeology   

A Yarmukian juglet found in a cave in Samaria.

Ancient wildfires in the Levant may have inspired Neolithic pottery-making, Israeli study suggests

Israeli researchers use ancient stone tools to trace hunter-gatherer migrations

Prehistoric hunter-gatherers stayed connected across 200 kilometers, Israeli study finds

Science   

Hula valley's Gesher Benot Ya’aqov.

Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven

Japan launches uncrewed space mission to become first to gather samples from Mars' moon Phobos

Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts

Culture   

GOLAZIN ARDESTANI attends the Haifa festival this week.

Iranian singer Gola brings message of hope to Haifa International Film Festival

Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret

Not sheepish: Israel Museum reveals a different side of Menashe Kadishman’s art

History   

Oscar Levis, known early in his career as “Chick Levy,” and later as “Oscal,” was celebrated as the premier pitcher in Panama before joining the Cuban Stars and Hilldale Daisies in the Negro Leagues.

The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history

The forgotten German who saved Jews in Japan - and the diary that resurfaced 80 years later

Saved from Nazi-occupied Prague, thousands of Torah scrolls find new life through a Satmar scribe

OMG   

Actor Selma Blair attends Variety’s 2026 Power of Women: Los Angeles event in Beverly Hills, California, US September 23, 2026.

Actor Selma Blair arrested, accused of abusing flight attendants

Former England soccer star Wayne Rooney says grandma was Polish Jew during Auschwitz visit

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts amid legal troubles

Travel   

Slovakia.

Summer surprise: Israeli tourism to Slovakia jumps by 204%

A journey into the awakening northern Dead Sea

Tourism Ministry launches free food truck tour in US

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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