Five wounded in shooting attack near Hebron, IDF launches manhunt for terrorist

Ambulances and security forces at the scene of a terror shooting in the West Bank, October 23, 2026.
The IDF operates on the scene of a terror attack near Hebron on October 23, 2026.
IDF troops operate on the scene of a terror attack near Hebron on October 23, 2026.

Trump accuses Iran of faking strikes, Huckabee questions BoP's ability to execute Gaza peace plan

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Violence, theft during olive harvest must be publicly, explicitly condemned

EDITORIAL
JEWISH EXTREMISTS stand next to a fire amid clashes with Palestinians during olive harvest in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the West Bank, on October 16, 2026.
In a birthday interview beginning after 2 a.m.,  the prime minister made his case for another term.  We pressed him on Qatar, his trial, and the question  outlasting this election: What happens after Trump?

Fueled by a life's mission, Netanyahu asks Israelis for more time to 'finish the job' against Iran

INTERVIEW
COMMENT
Former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz leads Blue and White, which is polling below the electoral threshold.

Editor's Notes: Israel's election exposes deep political divisions after Gantz withdrawal

EXCLUSIVE

‘We’re all in the same boat,’ Noah's Ark researcher tells ‘Post’ at Turkey’s Durupinar site

IDF forces detain volunteers with Rabbis for Human Rights in the West Bank village of Nahalin on October 21, 2026.

IDF sources to 'Post': Detention of US lawmaker nominee, 90 West Bank volunteers was complex

EXCLUSIVE
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee delivers a speech at the ARC Summit, a healthcare innovation conference, at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, October 21, 2026

Huckabee questions Board of Peace’s ability to carry out Trump's Gaza peace plan

REPORT
Houthi fighters man machine guns mounted on trucks as they participate in a weaponized protest staged against the US and Israel on November 6, 2025, in Sanaa.

Israeli intelligence helps Saudi Arabia target Houthis as IDF prepares for potential escalation

A shop assistant, who refused to be identified, displays T-shirts presenting the official logotype of radical Islamic Shiite group Hezbollah (L) and another of Lebanese Army´s special forces (R), on sale at an army and navy police supply shop, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 28, 2006.

Hezbollah sends Latin American recruits to Lebanon for training before targeting Jewish communities

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands during a press conference at the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 22, 2026.

Canada, Turkey sign 'strategic partnership' as part of Carney push to cut reliance on US

US Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is seen in Statuary Hall ahead of US President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address in Washington, US, February 7, 2023.

Ilhan Omar to move out of DC home following federal raid, accuses Trump of political intimidation

Hendel says Reservists Party could decide Israel's next government, open to Netanyahu coalition

INTERVIEW
Yoaz Hendel of the Reservist-Economic Party being interviewed by The Jerusalem Post, October 22, 2026.

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu as Winter, Hendel-Zelekha may not cross electoral threshold

POLL

Ahmad Tibi outlines plan to oust Netanyahu after elections if neither bloc forms majority

MK Ahmad Tibi attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 29, 2026.
POLL

Over 65,000 Israelis abroad estimated to travel to vote in 2026 elections, new Fly&Vote survey says

Ballot box, Ben Gurion Airport.

High Court blocks Likud-backed digital voter tracking at polling stations ahead of elections

 An Israeli man walks with his son to cast his ballot on the day of Israel's general election in a polling station in Rahat, Israel November 1, 2022.

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

Israeli Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman.

'Grave incitement': Heckler throws glass bottle at Netanyahu's motorcade near Mahaneh Yehuda market

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mahaneh Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, October 23, 2026.

Shin Bet removes social media accounts to block foreign interference in upcoming election

Former hostage Elkana Bohbot recalls how faith, family helped him survive Hamas captivity

Elkana Bohbot with his wife Rivka Bohbot on October 19, 2025.
REPORT

Hilltop Youth extremists filmed waving weapons, singing anti-Zionist song at West Bank wedding

AN ISRAELI settler (R) and a Palestinian farmer are seen arguing during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, on October 29, 2025.
REPORT

US, Israel plan renewed Iran strikes after midterms, focusing on short, intense attack

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House en route to Iowa, in Washington, DC, US, October 22, 2026.

Trump claims Iran is 'making up fake hits' on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of elections

US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio, US, October 3, 2026.

Trump ally Lewandowski faces criminal investigation over DHS tenure, sources say

 A plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on March 19, 2025.

With five days until elections, Netanyahu shifts strategies to courting right-wing votes

ANALYSIS
Congregants dance outside the historic Wagon Drivers' Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary, October 22, 2026.

'The future of Hungarian Jewry’: Budapest opens synagogue run entirely by teens

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

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) speaks during a news conference on "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" (UAP) outside of the U.S. Capitol Building on June 09, 2026 in Washington, DC.

US House committee investigation exposes antisemitism, political indoctrination in public schools

Jewish Federations to hire 100 professionals to combat rising antisemitism across North America

American Jews and their supporters participate in the March for Israel in Washington, DC, earlier this month.

Jewish man stabbed in Manhattan's Diamond District, Shomrim seeks public help identifying suspect

 Members of the NYPD and Federal Law Enforcement create a security perimeter on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2023.

Tucker Carlson is ‘true Jew hater,’ white nationalist Nick Fuentes claims in online clip

Two men indicted for rape in separate cases involving minors, woman in Israel

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

'Like a biblical battle': WP journalist wounded in West Bank credits Palestinian youth with rescue

Iran preparing to reveal 'Father of All Bombs,' IRGC spox. warns in wake of Trump's MOAB threat

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a memorial ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, at the National Hall of Remembrance at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, September 22, 2026

Katz says opposition will bear blame for future attacks on Israel after ignoring warnings

Destroyed building in central Israel following Iranian missile strikes on February 28, 2026.

Netanyahu, Katz's warnings of Iranian strikes could spur regime into attacking first, officials say

Israel Election 2026: How many votes will parties need to cross electoral threshold?

EXPLAINER
An Israeli voting booth.

Peace absent from Israel's 2026 elections as West Bank violence, tensions continue to rise

CAM study reveals extensive bot network amplifying anti-Israel, antisemitic content

Cyber security and cybercrime alert

From preseason disaster to title contender: How Barak Bachar turned Maccabi Haifa around

Maccabi Haifa players celebrate during a recent victory as Barak Bachar’s Greens continue their resurgence, climbing to second place in the Israeli Premier League and emerging as serious contenders in the championship race.

Hapoel Tel Aviv rallies in Euroleague basketball, Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup

Denmark to purchase long-range air and ground precision missiles

Covenant's Anthem while in flight

US to test Active Denial System energy weapon for potential use along border with Mexico

REPORT

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

HOUTHI SUPPORTERS lose their minds at an anti-Saudi rally in Sana’a, Yemen, July 31.

Beyond the horizon: The evolution of the Houthi autonomous naval fleet

OPINION
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

Russia bombs Ukrainian cities despite Putin's openness to peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the newly elected parliament in Moscow Wednesday, 30th September 2026

Trump asks Musk to lift Starlink restrictions after Russia hits Kyiv with cluster bomb

REPORT
REPORT

Iran's floating oil reserves, used for China sales, completely depleted, analysts say

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026.

Venezuelans call for elections in first national protest in nearly two years

Dressed as the Statue of Liberty, a supporter of Venezuela's opposition holds up a Venezuelan flag at a demonstration to demand elections in 2027, in Caracas, Venezuela, October 22, 2026

Trump says LeBron James showed disrespect during US national anthem

LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City.

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.

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.

Israel bans United Airlines pilot over Iran sympathies weeks after flydubai hijacking attempt

Air Haifa announces Cal's FlyAll as first credit card partner for reward flight redemptions

An Air Haifa ATR-72-600 aircraft.

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

This picture taken on January 22, 2024 shows a section of JT-60SA, the world's biggest experimental nuclear fusion reactor at Naka Fusion Institute in Naka city of Ibaraki Prefecture.
WATCH

Netanyahu visits Leviathan gas platform as Israel projects NIS 350 billion in energy revenues

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

Right-wing Knesset candidate alleges Arab takeover of Israeli healthcare, drawing backlash

Israeli doctors perform cardiac catheterizations at Hadassah Ein Karem Hospital, in Jerusalem, on January 20, 2020.

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

Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda

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

Israeli hospital launches AI system to enable hospitalized children to communicate without speaking

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.

Europe sees fragmented pro-Palestinian protests on the three year anniversary of October 7

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.
INTERVIEW

Israel medical school grad inspired to return after Oct. 7, this time with a husband and kids

THE FAMILY enjoys a dip.

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

All JPost Conferences   

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   

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 Senate candidates Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Michigan Republican Senate candidate, former US Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI)  debate on October 21, 2026 at WXYZ Channel 7 in Southfield, Michigan.

Jews are 'literally afraid' of Michigan's candidate El-Sayed, opponent Rogers says in final debate

AIPAC to stop officially endorsing US political candidates following criticism

In this Florida district, politicians battle over who most loves Israel

Diaspora   

A fragment of a Jewish Torah scroll stolen by Nazis during the Holocaust, formerly on sale by Valkyrie Historical Auctions.

Norwegian auction house withdraws sale of SS-looted Torah fragment following Israeli outcry

'The future of Hungarian Jewry’: Budapest opens synagogue run entirely by teens

ADL, Hispanic Christian leaders announce alliance to fight antisemitism, strengthen ties

Judaism   

Caroline Maxwell

‘Years of hell’: Jewish women describe the fight to obtain a religious divorce

From Terah to today: The many roads that lead Jews home

Parashat Noah: How prayer becomes an ark that carries us through turbulent times

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   

Food is prepared at Chentro Kosher in Hadera.

Chentro Kosher: New Hadera joint offers a fresh take on the classic burger

In the Kitchen with Henny: Five recipes with five ingredients or less

Wine talk: All’s well that ends well

Archaeology   

The Durupinar site in in Dogubayazit, eastern Turkey, October 22, 2026.

‘We’re all in the same boat,’ Noah's Ark researcher tells ‘Post’ at Turkey’s Durupinar site

Backyard find: Egyptian farmer unearths statue fragments believed to depict Ramesses II

Archaeologists unearth medieval convent’s heating system during renovations in Switzerland

Science   

The H3 rocket carrying the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) rover bound for Mars' moon Phobos lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, October 20, 2026 in this photo taken by Kyodo.

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

Two out of three 2026 Nobel Medicine laureates were recognized with Technion's Harvey Prize in 2016

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   

Willy Rudolf Foerster with his children,  Willy Jr. and Erica.

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

On This Day: Final living hostages return from Gaza, as Trump addresses Knesset following ceasefire

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   

The David Kempinski Hotel in central Tel Aviv.

Two Tel Aviv luxury hotels rank among Middle East's best in international travelers' poll

Glamping in Arazim Valley: Historic farm becomes new hospitality hub

Choosing love: Street party in Tel Aviv on Election Day

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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