Israel releases five Lebanese prisoners in move to push return of Jewish community heads' remains

Israeli and Lebanese flags at the South Lebanon Army (SLA) Memorial near Metula, following the signing of an agreement between Israel and Lebanon, June 28, 2026
IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks alongside State Department Counselor Daniel Holler, Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter and Lebanon's Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh during an event to sign a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, June 26, 2026.

Netanyahu, Katz warn of massive response if Iran attacks Israel amid regime threats

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Abbas faces pressure over whether to postpone long-delayed Palestinian elections

PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during the 8th General Conference of Fatah in Ramallah in May 2026.
OFER WINTER speaks at the launch of the People of Israel party in Jerusalem.

Time to give olim a voice: Israel’s immigrants deserve more than symbolic representation

OPINION
ByYOSEPH HADDAD, FLEUR HASSAN-NAHOUM
OPINION
The UNRWA Kalandia Training Centre as Israeli forces began demolishing the United Nations facility in Kalandia, north of Jerusalem, August 25, 2026.

Why are we determined to remove UNRWA from Jerusalem?

ByDANNY DANON

Iranian professors threaten to suspend academic activity as salaries remain unpaid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Netanyahu's Oct. 7 phone call to IDF chief took place three hours after attack began

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Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Defense Minister Israel Katz says any Iranian attack would free IDF 'from any restrictions'

Omri Casspi #18 of the Memphis Grizzlies dunks the ball during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Firm led by first Israeli NBA player Omri Casspi opens new $250 million fund for high-tech startups

Writer and activist Gloria Steinem attends the "Make Equality Reality" event held in Beverly Hills, California November 3, 2014.

Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92

Israeli settlement structures being installed near the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh, in the West Bank, August 10, 2026

UK to ‘reset policy’ on West Bank settlements, Miliband tells parliament

Split screen of two videos of blasts, one shot in thermal imaging, that show the IDF destroying underground infrastructure used by Hezbollah, in Majdal Zoun, southern Lebanon. Videos released June 28.

Iran warns US of major retaliation if Israel attacks Hezbollah-held Lebanon ridge

REPORT

“Never let hatred define you – be proud of who you are”

Holocaust Survivor Nate Leipciger on the 2025 March of the Living

How Sara Netanyahu’s October 7 remark successfully hijacked the Israeli election agenda

ANALYSIS
Sara Netanyahu attends the Negev Conference in the southern city of Dimona, southern Israel, July 17, 2026.

Six draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport after attempting to board plane illegally

Chief Rabbi urges IDF, Katz to reverse punishment of religious soldiers in female medic dispute

Namer APC

Shas leader Arye Deri claims IDF prefers secular army, haredi soldiers are 'a big headache'

Shas chairman Arye Deri attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

High Court arrangement bypasses Sohlberg authority dispute for now; petition to resume Wednesday

(illustrative) A submarine firing a missile.

From Dolphin to Dakar: Drakon submarine reveals Israel’s changing undersea posture

ANALYSIS
Wires from Amazon Web Services Trainium3 UltraServers are seen at a QA lab in Austin, Texas, on February 3, 2026; Illustrative.

Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on notice

Rescuers help a migrant disembarking from a Spanish coast guard vessel at the port of Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, September 3, 2026.

Five dead on migrant boat rescued off Canary Islands, aid group says toll may be higher

A Canadian flag is displayed on June 12, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Son of Iran's former vice president received over $2 million in Canadian gov't contracts

REPORT

Brussels Airlines workers threaten strike over flights to Israel, union cites ethical objections

A Boeing 737 (OO-TNB) from TUI fly Belgium is landing in Brussels-National Airport on July 3, 2026 in Steenokkerzeel, Belgium.

New Missouri law forcing schools to target antisemitism sparks intense First Amendment concerns

IDF soldiers targeted by Turkish 'state mechanism' of false accusations, Diaspora Ministry says

IDF soldiers in the West Bank.
OPINION

They tried to punish Jews for calling out antisemitism. Federal court said no

US flag and Judge gavel are seen in this illustration taken, August 6, 2024.
ByJACLYN S. CLARK

Masked pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Cal Poly talk by wounded IDF veterans

USS Abraham Lincoln crew receives first rest day amid reports of extended Middle East deployment

The US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails toward Laem Chabang Port before docking for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, with the Pattaya skyline in backdrop, in Chonburi province, Thailand, September 2, 2026.

Police arrest first suspect in connection with violent settler incident in West Bank's Kusra

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Iran targets US military bases in Kuwait with missile, drone strikes as renewed conflict continues

Iraqi anti-government protesters take cover from security forces firing tear gas to keep demonstrators from storming the Green Zone, which hosts government offices and foreign offices, on October 28, 2019 in Baghdad.

Iranian-backed militia Badr admits it killed, wounded thousands of protesters in Iraq in 2019

A US Navy sailor signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran at an undisclosed location March 4, 2026.

Pentagon extends MidEast deployments into 2027 even as Trump mulls declaring war over

REPORT

IRGC targeting bases to push US out of region before renewed Israel war, expert tells 'Post'

US Soldiers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, deplane a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft after touching down at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.

Netanyahu spoke with IDF chief three hours into Oct. 7, Iran pressure fuels regime divisions

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Foreign support, drones fuel Sudan war and possible war crimes, UN probe says

Children walk next to a collapsed mosque wall following a drone strike, in Khartoum North, in Bahri city, Sudan, August 12, 2026.
INTERVIEW

Pro-Israel Democrat Haley Stevens says anti-Zionism has become a hate movement in America

US Rep. Haley Stevens(D-MI0 (right) in conversation with The Jerusalem Post's Amichai Stein.
INTERVIEW

From a tortured father in Tehran to a brain-cancer cure in Israel: Heshmatpour's two-front fight

India, Sri Lanka, and Israel’s overlooked Indian Ocean opportunity

OPINION
Sri Lanka air force IAI Kfir fighter jets fly past a national flag during the National Victory Ceremony in Colombo June 3, 2009.

After Achilles Shield deal, Israeli air defense dominates in Europe as continent races to rearm

Aitan announces $41m. raise, along with a new identity and mission for sovereign robotic warfare

US-China space race is heating up

US, China arm for space warfare, raising stakes in race for military control of orbit

A ship from which the test of IAI's Naval Lora ballistic missile, September 1, 2026.

German Navy successfully completes trial of Israeli-made naval Lora ballistic missile

France opens investigation into prime minister's office after employee suicides

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Participants waves French flags during a RN party event "La fete champetre" in Lievin, northern France on July 4, 2026.

JD Vance's mother says she'd 'probably punch' El-Sayed over family remarks

Spain's PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge

Migrants wait in line to receive food and beverage from the Red Cross, following mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 3, 2026.

Military, economic pressure on Iran may lead to internal uprising, US officials say

A security personnel stands guard as Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, in Tehran, Iran, March 13, 2026

Netanyahu warns that an attack from Tehran would be 'one of their last decisions'

An F-35 adir from 140 squadron take part in an Israeli air force air show during the graduation ceremony for soldiers who have completed the IAF Flight Course, at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert, June 29, 2023.

New technology emerging from TAU's Sagol Center for Regenerative Medicine

Professor Tal Dvir

75 years of investing in Israel: Standing strong with Israel

Devastation at the Nova site

The ecosystem of healing

Little Twin Girls are sitting and ancient old olive tree. Children are enjoying big and old ancient olive tree in the olive garden in Mediterranean

Israeli startup uses advanced AI for new communication alternative for verbally-challenged people

INTERVIEW
An illustrative image of the Israeli flag covered in computer pieces and the words "Artificial Intelligence."

Quarter of Israelis consider using AI for election votes amid rising online disinformation surge

Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review

Bank of Israel Governor Professor Amir Yaron speaks at the Knesset; illustrative.

AI-powered cyberattacks 'already happening' against critical infrastructure, Check Point chief says

ILLUSTRATION of cybercrime and hacking activity with a laptop displaying a pirate symbol.

US Federal Trade Commission, 22 US states sue Amazon over allegedly illegal advertising practices

Second Israeli reported missing in Nepal following devastating floods that left over 800 dead

A drone view shows a man walking next to damaged buildings and houses covered in mud next to the Likhu River following deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 30, 2026.

Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say

Death toll in Nepal flood tops 1,000 as Nepal rescuers reach remote areas in search

Infrastructure works along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee as the Water Authority and the national water company Mekorot prepare to increase the flow of desalinated water pumped from desalination plants in Ashkelon and Rishon Lezion into the lake, northern Israel, February 27, 2026.

Israeli agriculture at risk ahead of High Holy Days as desalination systems remain nonfunctional

Remnants of stone bridge pylons remain along Bright Angel Creek following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge on August 29. The flooding caused significant damage to infrastructure throughout the canyon.

Flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park leaves one dead, over a dozen missing

Health Ministry investigating another suspected Ebola case after traveler returns from DR Congo

(ILLUSTRATIVE) Medical staff and nurses roaming the halls of Ichilov Hospital.

'Not safe for kids': Food allergy group petitions High Court to stop Kisch school-nurse pilot

Police arrest suspect in Jerusalem baby food sedative contamination case

Two children hospitalized in Jerusalem after severe poisoning from THC-infused cannabis candies

Warriors of Israel rebrands as over 90,000 wounded Israeli veterans need lifelong care, community

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

OPINION

From midrasha to the IDF: A journey toward serving Israel

 Over 300 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.
ByLILAH
OPINION

From feeling at home in Canada to making aliyah

 Protesters in support of Palestinians stand at an encampment, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at McGill University’s campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada May 2, 2024.
ByEDEN DONSKY

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

Ben-Gurion Airport, May 17, 2026

In the middle of the triangle

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

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

The Grand in Netanya - a new luxury residential tower overlooking the Mediterranean.

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

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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   

Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett.

Netanyahu's right-wing bloc strains as Likud slides, Eisenkot surges ahead of list deadline

Netanyahu spoke with IDF chief three hours into Oct. 7, Iran pressure fuels regime divisions

From a tortured father in Tehran to a brain-cancer cure in Israel: Heshmatpour's two-front fight

US Politics   

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 vows to hit campaign trail hard for Republicans in tight midterms

Trump signs bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections

JD Vance's mother says she'd 'probably punch' El-Sayed over family remarks

Diaspora   

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks onstage at ADL's Never Is Now conference on March 3, 2025 in New York City.

ADL affiliate JLens launches tracker ranking 100 US companies on Jewish employee support

Vance meets with Temple Israel rabbi on Michigan visit, offers support to community

Northeast Philadelphia's last Jewish deli shuts down after over 60 years, most Jews in area left

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   

Excavations at the Tell Qana archaeological site in Hod Hasharon, on behalf of Bar-Ilan University and the Israel Antiquities Authority, August 30, 2026.

‘Healing through restoration’: How Israel’s hidden dig site builds community out of archaeology

Egypt unearths Mamluk-era pilgrim’s inn belonging to lost city along historic Sinai trade route

Archaeologists find Ramesses II inscription in Sinai pointing to Egypt’s lost city of Mesn

Science   

Professor Tal Dvir

New technology emerging from TAU's Sagol Center for Regenerative Medicine

NASA launches powerful Roman Space Telescope, a spy satellite turned to the stars

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

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   

Aharon Bar-Oz deposits Naomi Shemer’s leter of response with the National Library of Israel, August 31, 2026.

Author of postcard sent to Naomi Shemer praising 'Jerusalem of Gold' identified after 59 years

“Never let hatred define you – be proud of who you are”

KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Israeli classrooms in honor of new school year

OMG   

A Hungarian Cessna 172 crashed in a field after being stolen by a drunk pilot, August 29, 2026.

Drunk pilot arrested in Hungary after stealing plane, flying towards nuclear plant, crash-landing

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

Travel   

Flight searches in Israel surged 30% compared to last year.

Israelis back in the air: Vietnam searches surge 160% as AI reshapes travel planning

Tishrei Holidays 2026: Is it really more cost-effective for families to fly abroad?

Did lost Ben-Gurion Airport bags end up in Cyprus?

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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