Al-Sharaa: October 7 cannot dictate Israel's Syria policy, talks reached 90% agreement

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.
View of the Israeli border with Syria, in the Golan Heights, on August 20, 2026.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa as Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani looks on as they attend a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman

Jordanian, Qatari, Turkish leaders denounce Israel's West Bank, Gaza policies at UNGA

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Olmert reveals intelligence breakthrough leading to Israel's 2007 strike on Syrian nuclear reactor

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert testifies during a hearing of the civil investigative committee on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 8, 2024
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham attends the Middle East peace event "The Road Ahead: One Year After the New York Declaration and the Comprehensive 20-point Peace Plan" with French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

‘So-called peace in Gaza is a spectacle’ should ‘shame us all,’ Macron claims in UNGA speech

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham interacts with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, during their visit to Portsmouth Naval Base to meet UK and Ukrainian troops, July 27, 2026.

Zelensky says Kremlin planning new mass attack on Ukraine

‘Repeating a lie doesn’t make it true’: Israel releases exposé of UN’s bias before General Assembly

Israel and Colombia flags at the peaceful protest of the members of the active reserve of the military and police forces against the government of Gustavo Petro, October 2023.

Colombia officially withdraws from South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel

US President Donald Trump prepares to shake hands during a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22,

Trump’s meeting with Arab states on UN sidelines displays US Mideast strategy during war

ANALYSIS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

Netanyahu shames Mamdani for supporting Hamas, threatens to expose 'truth' ahead of UNGA visit

US Senator John Curtis (R-UT) speaks during a press conference at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei Monday, 30th March 2026

Republican senator calls for probe of Trump's family business dealings

FILE PHOTO: First group of White South Africans under U.S. Under Trump's Refugee plan, arrives in Dulles Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

Trump administration to admit primarily Afrikaners under new refugee proposal

Qatar's flag flies at half-mast above the Amiri Diwan headquarters in Doha on July 12, 2026 following the announcement of the death of the state's former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani who led the country from 1995 to 2013; Illustrative.

Qatar attempting to distance itself from Hamas, looking to West, expert tells ‘Post’

Gaza GenoLIE: The campaign fighting “a modern blood libel”

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A new billboard about the GazaGenoLIE.com campaign in the center of Times Square, next to the NASDAQ

Ben-Gvir demands Defense Ministry, Tally Gotliv for justice minister in next gov’t

Itamar Ben-Gvir at a campaign event in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem: The jewel in the crown

OPINION

Winter criticizes Katz's Gaza statements, calls for action over empty threats

Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, September 2, 2026.

Israeli man reported missing while trekking Greece's Mt. Olympus

Ami Yogev, 46, who went missing on September 22, 2026 while hiking in Greece.

Katz threatens to destroy rest of Gaza City, evacuate one million Gazans if hostage taken

An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, in Washington, D.C., US, September 21, 2026.

Trump says he will 'probably' let banned media back to White House if court decides

The plane carrying the Iran's National football team flies over Los Angeles International Airport before landing on June 14, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand.

Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US threatens sanctions on airport service providers

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters for a press conference to ask for the release of Federal Counterterrorism Funding in New York City, US, September 1, 2026.

Mamdani calls for Netanyahu's arrest ahead of NYC visit for United Nations General Assembly

Jewish men in the street during Tikkun HaKlali near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

Russia spreads AI fakes claiming Jews are being paid to settle in Ukraine

UK police thwart suspected terror plot targeting Manchester Jewish community ahead of High Holy Day

ARMED POLICE officers stand outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester following the attack there on Yom Kippur.

Nazi imagery nothing new for crypto casino behind Orlando fight with swastika flags, Hitler salutes

'Unrestrained antisemitism': German politicians, Jewish leaders warn over Left Party’s rise

German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader, Friedrich Merz, walks to attend a press conference, after the state elections, in Berlin, Germany, September 21, 2026.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil calls for God to 'hold Israel accountable' at Yom Kippur event

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil speaking at a Yom Kippur Yizkor event in New York, September 21, 2026.

'No cure for stupidity': Israel's Football Association blasts Irish coach's call to boycott match

UN report alleges Gaza war worsened sexual violence risks for Palestinian women

Palestinians attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli air strike that hit a vehicle in Gaza City, September 19, 2026.

Son of Neveh Tzuf terror victim recounts how father's warning saved his life

Witkoff, Kushner meet mediators as Iran sets demands for reopening Hormuz

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, not pictured, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 21, 2026.

Iraq moves to put off militia disarmament until June 2027 while US moves out

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks during a press conference following the first committee meeting under the joint defense accord, the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in Istanbul, Turkey, August 31, 2026.

Turkey's Erdogan may push for FM Fidan to take over UN Sec.-Gen. role, causing concern in Israel

Gaza’s back-to-school coverage misses the crucial test: what are children being taught?

ANALYSIS
Palestinian children walk to school amid the rubble of destroyed buildings as the academic year begins in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on September 19, 2026.

Saudi Arabia turns to Israel as Houthi attacks expose limits of the Mecca Pact

OPINION

Iran FM Araghchi denounces 'free hand' given to Israel ahead of United Nations General Assembly

 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives for a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek on September 1, 2026.

British singer Boy George to perform in Tel Aviv for first time in almost 10 years

HENLEY-ON-THAMES, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Boy George performs on stage during Henley Festival 2026 at Mill Meadows.
INTERVIEW

‘Checkout’ creators discuss Season 6, box office hit movie, writing comedy during wartime

Czech Republic receives all four Israeli Rafael SPYDER air defense systems

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems SPYDER air defense system delivered to the Czech Republic, published September 20, 2026.

Israeli defense companies head to Marrakesh Air Show

Adir Capital, Sling Capital announced as winners for state defense-tech venture capital funds

The UAE aerobatics team "Fursan Al Emarat" team performs during the second international air show and aerospace expo at El Alamein International Airport in El Alamein, Egypt, September 9, 2026. Egypt is hosting the event from September 8 to 10, 2026.

How Arab-Israeli air defense coordination is developing into a regional security shield

ANALYSIS
New German-made Israeli submarine 'INS Drakon' embarks from Germany for Israel, September 21, 2026.

Israel marks delivery of final 'Dragon' submarine as defense officials press for fleet expansion

Trump expresses optimism on Ukraine peace deal at UN summit with Zelensky, says Putin will meet

US President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

What does Russia’s election reveal about Putin’s grip on power, political opposition?

ANALYSIS

Trump pledges 'unmatched military might' against drug cartels at UNGA

US President Donald Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Former Pussy Riot member says FSB recruited her to spy on Russian activists

Rita Flores, also known as Margarita Konovalova in an August 2026 Instagram post.

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

Clavicular is seen outside 424 during Day One of Paris Fashion Week - Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France; illustrative

Love vs.Time: Can Love Escape Eternity?

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Banking made more accessible, in every language

The leumi app is available in 5 languages.

From war to summer camp: Israeli teens find joy, respite, and connection

Israeli teens from Campers2Gether at Camp Ben Frankel.

ShinyHunters hackers say they breached Federal Bureau of Investigation, no immediate FBI comment

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

China, Iran, Israeli groups weaponize AI for first-of-their-kind social media influence campaigns

REPORT

US prosecutors investigate Binance over alleged Iran sanctions violations, crypto laundering

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, attends the Bitcoin Asia conference, in Hong Kong, China, August 27, 2026.

Trump declares artificial intelligence warnings hoax by Democrats, announces new 'AI Force'

US President Donald J. Trump makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 18, 2026.
OPINION

Israel’s AI advantage is strategic, but humans remain responsible

ByJACOB NAGEL

Global water reserves decline as river discharge falls to 35-year low in 2025, WMO report shows

This aerial photograph shows the wreckage of a World War II German warship, one of dozens sunk by retreating Nazi forces in September 1944, emerging from the low waters of the Danube River near Prahovo, Serbia, on August 11, 2026.

Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot, animal rights org. urges more to join

STUDY

'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills

A Leopardus tilcayo cat, a newly identified species through research led by National Geographic Explorer Paola Nogales Ascarrunz, walks at the Senda Verde animal refuge in the Yungas region, Bolivia, September 1, 2026.

Mysterious Bolivian 'weird cat' recognized as new species, marking first discovered in over century

Salvaged fruit & vegetables are taken to collection points all over the city.

Giving surplus a second life, Jerusalem’s food rescuers are turning leftovers into a lifeline

FEATURE

Enduring the tragedy of loss, Israeli families of suicide victims struggle to find a path to life

FEATURE
Illustrative image of a head, made of crumpled paper, looking down on a black background.

Unauthorized weight loss supplement containing banned ingredient leads to hospitalization

Jerusalem Biennale turns art into catalyst for post-October 7 healing

US says it canceled Obamacare policies for 760,000 people last month

Education Ministry admits to not having data on allergies in children, reactions in schools

Putting conversation first: Jerusalem ulpan founder reflects on 18 years of teaching Hebrew to olim

FEATURE
ULPAN LA-INYAN instructor Moshe Shmuel teaches basic Hebrew; teacher, trainer & educational program developer Tali Itzhakov (below) works with a student.

‘It’s time to go home’: After 57 years in America, a Holocaust survivor comes home to Israel

FRONTLINES
INTERVIEW

From Australian judge to Israeli tour guide: David Parry's aliyah journey

JUDGE-TURNED-TOUR GUIDE: David Parry.

Israel preparing for new wave of Jewish immigration, Aliyah Ministry director-general says

Around 150 new olim arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport on August 27, 2026.
FEATURE

Moving stories, worrying numbers: Behind the wave of immigration from North America

Family making aliyah to Israel, September 14, 2026.

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

The Crown in Mekor Chaim 55.

Everything on a grand scale. Except the price

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

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In the middle of the triangle

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

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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   

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and UK’s Green Party leader, Zack Polanski, have revived the debate over whether Zionism can be considered racism.

Netanyahu set for short US visit as Mamdani calls for his arrest

Yom Kippur Eve: 150,000 gather at Western Wall as Iran sends message to the world

Which film will be Israel's submission to the Oscars? Inside the Ophir Awards' red carpet

US Politics   

US Senator John Curtis (R-UT) speaks during a press conference at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei Monday, 30th March 2026

Republican senator calls for probe of Trump's family business dealings

Trump administration to admit primarily Afrikaners under new refugee proposal

Trump says he will 'probably' let banned media back to White House if court decides

Diaspora   

 J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Building WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 3: A Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation sign is displayed outside of the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation building on June 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Young Pennsylvania man arrested over alleged ISIS-inspired mass attack plot targeting synagogues

El-Sayed visits Jewish Michiganders for Rosh Hashanah meal after accusations of antisemitism

Ben-Gvir in Israeli cabinet an 'existential threat,' pro-Israel Democrat Brad Sherman warns

Judaism   

The empty streets in Tel Aviv, on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and the holiest of Jewish holidays. Israel came to a standstill for 25-hours during the high holiday of Yom Kippur when observant Jews fast and Israelis are prohibited from driving, October 2, 2025.

In the shadow of October 7: How Yom Kippur has changed for some secular Israelis

Far from the Holy of Holies: How did ancient Jews observe Yom Kippur 2,000 years ago?

Nearly 150,000 people participate in final slihot prayers ahead of Yom Kippur at Kotel

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   

A variety of dishes from the Zoti restaurant in Tel Aviv.

'Zoti': Fun vibe in Tel Aviv

Trying açaí at Oakberry Jerusalem: A not-so-sweet treat with sweet company

Wine talk: The grape and the word

Archaeology   

Entrance to tomb found at Mariette Cemetery site located north of the village of Saqqara, Egypt, September 18, 2026.

Archaeologists unearth tomb shared by ancient Egyptian judge and his scribe father

France loans Mexico rare Aztec manuscript as nations celebrate 200 years of diplomatic ties

Rare Christian protection amulet holding bible scrap, ancient stone seal unearthed at Turkish site

Science   

A reconstruction of the skeleton.

Modern human men evolved unique hip 'spring' for efficient walking, Israeli-led study finds

Tel Aviv University, German Institute Expand Brain Research Collaboration

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

Culture   

ITALIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER MATTEO SALVINI (R) took time out to visit the Israeli pavilion.

When politics invades art, an Israeli artist seeks common ground at the Venice Biennale

'Our Loves' is a film about people, not October 7, filmmaker Avi Nesher tells 'Post'

Not your average Jewish mother: Lisa Edelstein on Hollywood, identity, and ‘Long Story Short'

History   

 A force of hard-hitting and aggressive American soldiers in large-scale manoeuvres, circa 1942.

US National Archives recovers over 120 previously unknown American POW statements from WWII

'Voices From The Last Days Of Freedom': Showcasing the pre-communist Cuba we lost

On This Day: Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign Abraham Accords in notable Arab normalization agreement

OMG   

Clavicular is seen outside 424 during Day One of Paris Fashion Week - Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France; illustrative

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

Influencer Jake Paul calls for amended US Constitution, says civilians should be able to bear RPGs

Mysterious Bolivian 'weird cat' recognized as new species, marking first discovered in over century

Travel   

Rendering of the Golan Museum in Katzrin.

Antiques, AI, and a planetarium: The new attraction coming to the Golan

76 rooms, including 2 villas: The new hotel set to open on Israel’s most beautiful beach

Tel Jezreel lookout gets fresh new look with upgraded accessibility

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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