Likud maintains contact with Mansour Abbas's Ra'am, journalist claims

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas.
A child looks at a banner depicting Prime Minister and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu, during the country's national elections in Jerusalem, October 27, 2026.
Ballot slip for the Ra'am party.

Protesters hurl insults at Eisenkot, Netanyahu issues statement supporting Shas's Arye Deri

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Liberman pledges to recommend Eisenkot for PM, back Lapid as Knesset speaker

Avigdor Liberman leads Yisrael Beytenu, it is polling at around 10 seats.
Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

'Dark cloud over results': Netanyahu questions Sohlberg's decision over election interference case

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

El-Sayed faces pointed Israel questions as Michigan Senate race heats up

IDF's next-generation artillery gets NIS 600 million training boost with Elbit deal

Protest outside of Yashar's chairman Gadi Eisenkot's house on Sunday night, November 2, 2026.

'You murdered your son': Right-wing protesters target Eisenkot outside his home

ZAKA volunteers arrive at the scene of the alleged murder in Petah Tikva on November 1, 2026.

Israeli man allegedly brutally murders wife with an axe in front of their four children

Ja Rule: I have many friends with ties to Israel – lots of good friends. So, I asked them, ‘Is it okay to come here? Is everything alright?’ And they said, ‘Yeah, absolutely.'

Rapper Ja Rule comes to Israel, speaks on legacy, grandparenthood, and Tupac-Biggie row

INTERVIEW
SATELLITE VIEW shows vehicles at an entrance to Pickaxe Mountain tunnels, near Natanz nuclear facility, in Iran, June 21.

Israel, US have a plan ready for third Iran war, but Tehran's hidden weapons pose major challenges

ANALYSIS
The Egyptian Parliament building in the New Administrative Capital (NAC), east of Cairo, Egypt, October 26, 2026.

Egyptian bill to strengthen sexual assault penalties, end honor killings' leniency faces backlash

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks Sunday in Detroit in the waning days of the race.

Some Michigan Jewish Democrats disavow Stevens over endorsement of El-Sayed’s GOP rival

Bennett to recommend Eisenkot as prime minister, B'Yachad party says ahead of meeting with Herzog

Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett meet to discuss the future of Israel's government, October 29, 2026.

Israel's post-election deadlock highlights deep societal divides, Arab political ceiling

OPINION

Zini clashes with Shin Bet officials over need to expand tools used in elections interference case

Shin Bet Director David Zini.

New election likely in Israel amid coalition shortcomings, Arab party power, expert says

A view of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem, October 29, 2026.

Eisenkot lays out four coalition principles, says 'any MK' who accepts them can join government

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.

Tel Aviv University Honors US Envoy Steve Witkoff and Hostage Advocate Einav Zangauker at Ceremony

Tel Aviv University’s 2026 Honorary Degrees Ceremony Recipients

Countdown until US midterm elections are over feels like waiting for war with Iran to resume

EDITORIAL
Birds fly as smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026.

IDF ends controversial Hebron operation after days of terror probe, forced evacuations

Israel ready to strike Iran with US, but specific joint goals remain unclear - sources

US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington D.C., April 7, 2025.

Court orders fraudulent 'rabbi,' wife to pay NIS 830,000 to woman in exploitation settlement

Shaul Elkariv.

Did police overstep? Mandelblit pressed on limits of Netanyahu investigation in Case 2000

A mantis rests under barbed wire at a viewing point where people come to view the North Korean side of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas, from South Korea's Odusan Unification Observatory in Paju.

South Korean sergeant killed on border with external wounds, as tensions with North escalate

US President Donald Trump adjusts his cap as he speaks during a midterm campaign rally at Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas, US, November 1, 2026.

Democrats lead in key battleground states ahead of Senate midterms race - NYT

POLL
Mili and Romi at the ICU European Performance Cheer Doubles Championships in Herkalion, Crete.

Israeli duo reaches European cheerleading final in landmark debut

US Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), a candidate for Michigan’s open US Senate seat, hosts a “Meet and Greet” campaign event with former House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan Conference-Teamsters on July 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

Pro-Israel Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan US Senate race

Spanish Jewish Federation condemns conspiracy theories linking Israel to fatal train crash

Cranes at the site of the collision the day after two high-speed trains crashed between the towns of Mora and Orgaz, near Toledo, Spain, October 29, 2026.

Rift between El-Sayed and pro-Israel Democratic primary rival puts Michigan Jews on edge

US charges 4 more defendants in conspiracy targeting Michigan university, Jewish community

Students demonstrate during a pro-Palestinian protest during the University of Michigan’s spring commencement ceremony on May 4, 2024 at Michigan Stadium.

Police with assault rifles begin Sydney patrols in wake of Bondi attack

Local residents, both Jewish and non-jewish visit the inundated flower memorial next to Bondi Pavilion to pay their respects at Bondi Beach on December 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

US House committee report found systemic antisemitism, lack of response to concerns within APA

IDF avoiding killing certain Hamas officials in Gaza over fear of civil order collapse

A HAMAS terrorist stands on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City.

Two oil tankers explode after hitting mine in Hormuz Strait, IRGC spokesperson says

ANALYSIS

Syria, Iraq stir hope despite memories of war with resumption of Shiite pilgrimages

Visitors examine exhibits at the “Jewish Shamash Museum” in Baghdad, Iraq.

Iraq opens first Jewish museum as country's ancient community nears extinction

US President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC on September 29, 2025; illustrative

Netanyahu urges Trump to attack Iran as US pursues further negotiations before midterms

REPORT

Albert Camus' classic existential novel 'The Stranger' receives a sleek, stunning cinematic update

REVIEW
Benjamin Voisin stars as Meursault, who wrestles with questions of how to act in a godless universe where everything is absurd and meaningless.

Why Israel must prepare for an independent, open-ended war against Iran and its proxies

OPINION
WATCH

Facing the Middle East with Felice Friedson: Hope and Heroes

Former hostage Evyatar David, July 31, 2026.
ANALYSIS

Netanyahu survives the election, but Eisenkot holds the key to replacing him

A road sign stands in front of a large billboard featuring Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) of the Likud party and former military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, in Ramat Gan on October 20, 2026.
OPINION

Possible victory for Netanyahu: By excluding Arab citizens, his rivals may hand him another term

ByTOVA HERZL

NATO pushes faster counter-drone defenses and AI-enabled targeting as threats evolve

Royal Danish army Leopard 2A7DK main battle tank operates on the day of the DiBaX 2026 (Digital Backbone eXperimentation) program media day in the Adazi military field, Latvia October 30, 2026.

Australia considering Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor for missile defense

Elbit Systems to present underwater drones at Euronaval 2026 in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan enter the city hall which was recently vandalized, in Marseille, France, October 26, 2026.

France reimposes restrictions on Israeli defense firms at Euronaval 2026

Covenant's Anthem while in flight.

Israel pushes to boost domestic arms production as Defense Ministry chief Baram visits Covenant

Iran to receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after US-Iran war ends, IRGC spokesman says

 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021.

Xi Jinping warns against great-power conflict in the Gulf as China, Oman eye trade pact

Turkey's Erdogan proposes South Korean partnership in nuclear power, AI, defense

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a press conference follwing his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (not pictured) in Istanbul, Turkey, October 31, 2026.

FAA: Plane crashes in Palm Beach, Florida after rapid dive, killing nine passengers

Scene from the plane crash.
REPORT

Former Mossad agent assisted Flavio Bolsonaro's escape from Brazil via Argentina

 Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro disembarks from a plane after arriving at Opa-locka Executive Airport near Miami, Florida, US, October 28, 2026.

Small classrooms, lasting legacies

Teachers Anat Kampf of the US (R) and Dina Jacobson of the UK at the Global Jewish Teachers Award ceremony, honoring them for excellence in strengthening students’ Jewish identity – selected from among 250 nominees

What literature can teach us about the climate crisis

Ben-Gurion University Prof. Itay Marienberg-Milikowsky supports research in climate and literature at the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change.

Dignity for the dead, strength for the living

DUBI WEISSENSTERN has been active in ZAKA since 2001, becoming CEO in 2013.

Investors turn to 'Big Short' strategies as AI stocks tumble, fears of a market crash intensify

REPORT
A monitor displays stock market information at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 30, 2025 in New York.

TIME names Israeli medical AI company Aidoc's CARE model amid Best Inventions of 2026

Over $6 billion in 20 minutes: FBI accuses North Korea of largest-ever crypto hack against Binance

 A representation of the cryptocurrency is seen in front of Binance logo in this illustration taken, March 4, 2022.

New academic plan expands support for reservist students, career soldiers for 2026-27 school year

Israeli soldiers walk through a village in southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, May 17, 2026.

Betting on AI and robotics, Dyson opens Glilot flagship store in Israel

UAE says oil leak from tanker has been stopped, pollution eases

An oil slick is seen floating on the surface of the water at Al Hamra Golf Club of Al Hamra Village in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah on October 28, 2026.

Scientists in Abu Dhabi use AI to decipher whale, dolphin songs

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

Rescue teams stand amid rubble in the aftermath of an earthquake in a location given as Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, January 7, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video.

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

Ten steps back, one step forward: Meditations on pain, uncertainty, and recovery

OPINION
OPTALGIN WAS out.

High Court strikes down petition to end sperm donor anonymity

Israeli study shows success of robotic surgery in repairing complicated abdominal hernias

Machete wielding mob attack health workers responding to Ebola in Congo

EXPLAINER

Antidepressants don't fix a chemical imbalance, so what do they do?

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

FEATURE

English-language book clubs across Israel keep Anglo women on the same page

WOMEN AT a meeting of the Jerusalem Barnard Book Club.

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

Image for illustration purposes only.

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

Conference   

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   

A person holds a placard featuring images of US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, as people protest at an International Women’s Day march to show support for women in Iran, in London, Britain, March 7, 2026.

Trump says US ready to strike Iran nuclear sites as Israeli opposition moves against Netanyahu

The morning after: Israel’s election leaves more questions than answers

Netanyahu's bloc leads election results as Shin Bet probes foreign interference

US Politics   

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

El-Sayed faces pointed Israel questions as Michigan Senate race heats up

Pro-Israel Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan US Senate race

Russian minor detained over park terror attack threat after US warned security service

Diaspora   

Rabbi Alana Alpert sits in her home for portrait on November 06, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. "Let's talk about universal health care, comprehensive sex education, paid parental leave, ending rape culture, law enforcement that doesn't murder innocent people..."

Michigan Democrat El-Sayed challenged by 250 rabbis on Israel in nationwide push by liberal Jews

Some Michigan Jewish Democrats disavow Stevens over endorsement of El-Sayed’s GOP rival

What happened when Isaac Herzog asked 150 Jews to solve their people’s problems

Judaism   

The harder part comes when the ballots are counted the cameras are gone.

Elections are over: The hard part comes when the ballots are counted the cameras are gone

Parashat Vayera: What a vote cannot decide

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

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   

Henny Shor.

In the kitchen with Henny: Short Friday shortcuts for Shabbat preparation

Turkish delight: A top-notch Israeli meal at Tel Aviv's Turkish Grill

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

Archaeology   

Mysterious skeleton found in Westminster Abbery in the 19th century.

Skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may have belonged to medieval monk

Ancient Canaanite fortress from time of biblical Book of Judges reopens in southern Israel

Evidence of what may be world’s oldest shipwreck found in underwater excavations off Turkish isle

Science   

A COLLAGE of 12 digital gastronomy concepts, including speculative dishes generated with Midjourney. (Amit Zoran)

Is AI killing art? No, but the human creative process still matters, Israeli study argues

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   

IDF CONVOY of supplies on the Burma Road to Jerusalem during the War of Independence, June 14, 1948.

Clearing the shadow: Celebrated American Col. David ‘Mickey’ Marcus’s true contribution to the IDF

Jewish leaders for social change: Nine of history's most influential Jewish activists

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

OMG   

US singer Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019.

'Just bored and reading Hebrew': Britney Spears shares Jewish prayer books in Instagram post

Actor Selma Blair arrested, accused of abusing flight attendants

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

Travel   

The text in Thai: “Operation to Restore Thailand,” “This is Thailand – Thais must not sit idly by.”

Thai political activist calls to limit Israelis' stay to 15 days

From the sea to the promenade: How Eilat is transforming its entire coastline

Not just landscapes: Golan Festival of flavors & experiences

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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