Gantz didn't fail because he's a good person, he failed because he performed poorly

EDITORIAL
Former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz leads Blue and White, which is polling below the electoral threshold.
 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).
Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election

Trump 'very close' to renewing strikes on Iran as Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet in Florida

Live Updates

Elon Musk ordered the Starlink restrictions that disabled Ukrainian drones and defenses

REPORT
Elon Musk walks to attend the trial in his lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion at a federal courthouse, in Oakland, California, US, April 29, 2026.
UNRWA has operated schools for generations of Palestinian children in Gaza, but its education system has faced mounting scrutiny over the curriculum and materials used in its classrooms.

Veteran UNRWA teacher exposes alleged Hamas radicalization, hatred of Jews in Gaza schools

A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023.

China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal

Trump visa revocations top 300,000, foreign pro-Palestinian protesters face particular scrutiny

Mike Rogers, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, poses during an interview at a Tim Horton's in Walled Lake, Mich., Oct. 20, 2026.

Mike Rogers says his opponent Abdul El-Sayed is ‘anti-Jew.’ Do Michigan’s Jews agree?

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed faces Michigan Senate race controversy over Hamas remarks by Democratic activist

Tom Yaar as Boy George on Eretz Nehederet on Tuesday night.

Boy George joins Eretz Nehederet as election satire exposes 'monkey business' in Israeli politics

Letters Light and Love event organized by Jewish Federation Los Angeles.

Hollywood stars read letters linking Jews to Israel at Los Angeles unity fundraiser

The Roman Shukhevych sculpture located near the Ukrainian Youth Association in Edmonton, on August 23, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta.

Former Edmonton journalist admits to vandalizing monuments of Ukrainian Nazi collaborators

An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter approaches for landing on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) while underway in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, during Exercise RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) 2026 on July 17, 2026; illustrative.

Pentagon deploys USS Theodore Roosevelt to Middle East as Trump weighs further Iran strikes

REPORT

Yair Golan vows to replace Netanyahu, backs coalition with Arab party Ra'am

INTERVIEW
Yair Golan, chairman of The Democrats party, with party members following the announcement of the results of The Democrats party primaries ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.

Eisenkot extends lead over Netanyahu in new poll, but neither bloc reaches majority

POLL

Nissim Louk, father of October 7 victim Shani Louk, exits Knesset race, endorses Ofer Winter

NISSIM LOUK (left) shakes hands with Ofer Winter after announcing his withdrawal from the Knesset race and endorsing Winter's Amcha Israel party.

Bennett pledges to maintain Yellow Line in Gaza, declare Qatar enemy state, redirect national funds

Naftali Bennett at the Gaza Border Communities Conference, October 18, 2026.

Netanyahu: Arrests of haredi draft evaders 'unacceptable,' undermine IDF enlistment efforts

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu visits supporters in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026

Bonei Zion Prize honors Olim rebuilding Israel after the war as North American Aliyah hits records

WATCH
The 12th annual Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize recipients. Top row, from left: Danielle Abraham, Dr. Philip Klipstein, Naomi Stuchiner and Ami Baran. Bottom row, from left: Rabbanit Chana Henkin, Amb. Ron Dermer, Prof. Marta Weinstock-Rosin and

IDF kills Hamas terrorist involved in October 7 abduction of Shani Louk

 A picture of Shani Louk is displayed during a demonstration by family members and supporters of hostages who are being held in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel October 28, 2023

Netanyahu, Hegseth hold covert meeting at Israel's Ovda air base days before Israel's election

US VP Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu despite Trump’s backing ahead of Israeli election

US Vice President JD Vance and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak during a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, October 22, 2025.

Israel Police says 143 draft evaders were released as IDF failed to meet detention deadlines

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with Israeli military draft orders, in Jerusalem, August 2, 2026.

IDF detains 42 Chabad Hassidic draft evaders arriving from New York at Ben-Gurion Airport

HAPOEL JERUSALEM forward David Roddy drives to the basket for two of his game-high 16 points in the Reds' 88-74 victory over visiting Hapoel Beersheba in the capital.

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball rolls to 116-89 victory as Hapoel Jerusalem, Tel Aviv secure wins

BEITAR JERUSALEM striker Johnbosco Kalu can’t get the ball behind Maccabi Tel Aviv ’keeper Ofek Melika during the clubs’ 0-0 draw at Teddy Stadium.

Beitar, Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer battle to scoreless draw as Hapoel Tel Aviv defies early red card

The G27 restaurant in Ramat Gan's Ramat Chen neighborhood, pictured before it was damaged by an Iranian missile strike in March 2026.

Ramat Gan's G27 makes culinary comeback six months after devastating Iranian missile strike

Guests hold a portrait of late Palestinian girl Hind Rajab during the red carpet for the movie "The Voice of Hind Rajab" presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on September 3, 2025.

Hind Rajab Foundation files US complaint against Israeli officer over Gaza girl's death

'Israel is not our friend': Michigan's El-Sayed doubles down on anti-Israel stance

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.

Brandeis Center files complaint alleging antisemitic harassment at Montgomery high school

OPINION

Europe remembers its murdered Jews, but does it listen to living ones?

Lithuania skyline
BySHARON PARDO

University of North Carolina, US Justice Dept. reach settlement to end antisemitism probe

 University of North Carolina seal

Larry David kvetches about Democratic Socialists of America, takes aim at their antisemitism

Netanyahu vows to eliminate Iran regime, sources tell 'Post' Trump 'very close' to renewing strikes

US President Donald Trump listens as first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks as he prepares to sign an executive order in the Rose Garden of the White House on October 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.

What is Pakistan's army chief doing in Iran as tensions with US escalate?

ANALYSIS

Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet at CENTCOM's Tampa headquarters, IDF sources tell 'Post'

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.

IDF releases footage of Hezbollah moving weapons, accuses Lebanese army of lying about enforcement

WATCH
S Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack accompanies US President Donald Trump (not seen) during a press conference following the annual NATO Summit at Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey on July 8, 2026; illustrative

What does Tom Barrack's warning on Saudi Arabia reveal about US Middle East policy?

ANALYSIS

How to vote in Israel: A guide for the first-time voter ahead of the Knesset elections

EXPLAINER
Ballot papers of various political parties are displayed at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026

Christa Pike has corresponded with me for over a year. She is not a monster

OPINION

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

Head of Ramesses II statue fragment found at Behbeit El Hagar, Egypt, October 20, 2026.
OPINION

Are newsrooms burying Iranian efforts to influence midterms?

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)
ByDARCIE GRUNBLATT
STUDY

Humanities PhD students at US universities more likely to hold antisemitic views than peers

Built for speed and agility, Plasan and ASFIR unveil STORMER

Plasan and ASFIR's new 4x4 STORMER  light tactical vehicle

Israel Air Force welcomes Apache helicopter deal amid bureaucratic delays

Inside Wild West's vision for armed robotics

International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE)'s Explorer Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. ISE was acquired by Israeli defense giant Elbit. Published October 20, 2026.

Israel's Elbit Systems acquires Canadian underwater drone company amid rising Russian Arctic threat

Elbit System's PULS rocket launcher

Elbit secures $235 million contract with European country for PULS launcher and EXTRA-MR rockets

Witkoff to present new Ukrainian peace proposal to Putin after meeting with Zelensky

REPORT
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, as U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stands nearby during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 5, 2026.

Australian politician targeted in car ramming attack was friend of suspect's family

UK woman accuses British comedian Russell Brand of rape, says he ignored pleas to stop

British comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality, Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on October 14, 2026 in London, England.

UK police re-arrest pair on suspicion of helping Iranian intelligence over RAF Fairford incident

A B‑1B Lancer bomber arrives at RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base and arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, who have since been released on bail, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 29, 2026.

UK to fly RAF missions defending Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks

An RAF Typhoon fighter jet is pictured ahead of US President Donald Trump's departure to Washington, D.C., in Lossiemouth, Scotland, Britain, July 29, 2025.

Barak Graber, Acting CEO, Mekorot Development & Enterprises

Acting CEO of Mekorot development & enterprise: Understanding the problem key to finding solutions

Jonathan Riss, Managing Director of the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, welcomes guests to the Forensic Symposium on Tuesday

From forensic evidence to global accountability: Families demand the world hear the truth of Oct. 7

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.

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

Connecting buyers, properties and professionals to simplify the journey to an Israeli home.

A place in Israel

JPMorgan Chase Bank subsidiary discriminated against conservative customers, US investigation finds

Exterior view of the new JPMorgan Chase global headquarters building at 270 Park Avenue on November 13, 2025 in New York City.

‘The user is hacking himself’: How AI exposes Israel’s political inner circles

ANALYSIS

El Al unveils new bedding, Jo Malone kits in passenger service overhaul

El Al announced plans to introduce new bedding, amenity kits, and menus as part of a phased upgrade to its passenger services.

Qatari electricity lifeline for Lebanon includes two power plants, LNG supply deal

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (R) and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani arrive at the Governmental Palace during an official visit in Beirut on October 16, 2026.

Saudi Arabia postpones its 'Davos in the Desert' conference after attacks

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

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.

Shipping through the Panama Canal remains uninterrupted after country hit by a 7.7 mag. earthquake

Attacks on oil infrastructure endangering marine life in Persian Gulf, research finds

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

People walk past damaged houses following deadly flash floods and a mudslide in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 21, 2026.

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

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

Dr. Oshrat Sella Weiss with a patient.

State of emergency: Unseen footage takes viewers inside Clalit-Soroka on October 7

JERUSALEM REPORT

Israeli patients' blood samples allegedly taken without consent for research, hospital says

Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads

Sheba opens psychological treatment center for security operatives with PTSD in northern Israel

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

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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   

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks as he meets members of the public at a mall, ahead of Israel’s national election, in Ramla, Israel October 19, 2026.

Netanyahu meets with Hegseth days before election as Hanegbi backs Liberman

Trump backs Netanyahu as Liberman slams 'Bibi the puppet'

Anti-draft protests erupt as Eisenkot leads Netanyahu in polls

US Politics   

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed faces Michigan Senate race controversy over Hamas remarks by Democratic activist

Trump visa revocations top 300,000, foreign pro-Palestinian protesters face particular scrutiny

Trump warns US will 'burn' like France if Democrats win at rally in Kansas

Diaspora   

Letters Light and Love event organized by Jewish Federation Los Angeles.

Hollywood stars read letters linking Jews to Israel at Los Angeles unity fundraiser

Hind Rajab Foundation files US complaint against Israeli officer over Gaza girl's death

Argentina’s Jewish gauchos museum vows to stay open amid leadership feud

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   

Head of Ramesses II statue fragment found at Behbeit El Hagar, Egypt, October 20, 2026.

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

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

Israel unearths 2,000-year-old section of Jerusalem aqueduct that brought water to Temple Mount

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 desert community will become a tourist village featuring hundreds of accommodation units. A guest cabin in Ezuz.

Ezuz to be authorized, transformed into tourist village

Arkia sold tickets to Tokyo without approval from Japan - and is now being sued for millions

Nazareth tries to bring back tourists with its Jewish neighbors

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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