Iran says it has conveyed conditions to re-engage in talks, end war with US

Iranian military personnel conduct street parades and provide military training to supporters in preparation for a potential conflict with the United States and Israel on September 18, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
Military forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran conduct street parades and provide military training to supporters in preparation for a potential conflict with the United States and Israel on September 18, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
Mohsen Rezaei, adviser to Iran's leader Mojtaba Khamenei, is interviewed by regime-sponsored English-language news outlet PressTV on August 3, 2026.

Two IDF soldiers lightly injured in southern Lebanon, prompting retaliation strikes on Hezbollah

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Iran reportedly expands influence on Yemen’s Red Sea coast after Houthi takeover

REPORT
An Iranian radar unit is seen near the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, on April 9, 2007, 180 miles south of Tehran, Iran; Illustrative.
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 says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defense pact

Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza speaks to the crowd at the end of the 14th national march for Palestine on May 18, 2024 in London, England.

Gaza journalist Motaz Azaiza says he filmed hostage abuse on October 7 but hid footage

Houthis claim to have struck Saudi Aramco facility, Riyadh with missiles, drones

YOM KIPPUR asks us to confront who we were, who we have become, and who we might yet become.

The Ebenezer Scrooge model: Can Yom Kippur really bring repentance and change?

People form a circle and walk on the empty streets in Tel Aviv, on the eve of Yom Kippur, September 24, 2023

An American perspective: Why Yom Kippur still brings Jews together, even without belief

OPINION
Then-prime minister Golda Meir (R) accompanied by then-defense minister Moshe Dayan, meets with Israeli soldiers at a base on the Golan Heights after intense fighting during the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

The Yom Kippur War: How Israel missed the warning signs before the surprise attack

OPINION
An Israeli soldier holds a smartphone near Israel's border with Gaza in southern Israel, November 23, 2023

Yom Kippur 2026: Does a text message or social media post count as a real apology?

Moti Leitner, deputy mayor of Beit Shemesh and founder of the Haredi Public Party, at the ‘Jerusalem Post’ studio, August 11, 2026

Israel's ultra-Orthodox community can no longer avoid the hard conversations

OPINION
OUR CHILDREN deserve a unified nation.

An unimaginable idea: When does God ignore idolatry by Jews?

Going where the need is greatest

Yael Eckstein with food packages delivered to the Christian community in Syria.

President Herzog grants Elor Azaria pardon ahead of Yom Kippur, erases record

Elor Azaria sits to hear his verdict in a military court in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 4, 2017

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

IDF, Shin Bet arrest West Bank terrorists who started fire near Palestinian village

 IDF soldiers operate in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026; Illustrative.

Israeli strikes reportedly kill three in Gaza, including son of Hamas-linked health ministry head

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

Nine Israelis arrested as Turkey probes $3 b. international fraud network

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Stop the Bibi bashing and focus on the issues, not the man

OPINION
US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026

Trump’s election rhetoric raises fresh questions for Republicans

OPINION
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee receives Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem’s Abraham Torch Award

Mike Huckabee on Iran, Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia and Israel’s US relationship

INTERVIEW
THE BIENNALE'S central exhibition, "Or Chozer (Reflected Light)."

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

What you need to know about Macklemore and accusations of antisemitism

Rapper Benjamin Haggerty, known as Macklemore, performs at the Goldencoast Rap Festival in Corcelles-les-Monts, France, Aug. 30, 2026.

Majority of US Jews say Netanyahu fueling American antisemitism

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'I say free Palestine to my children': Paloma Faith clashes with Ed Sheeran over Macklemore fallout

Singer Paloma Faith is seen backstage at the pro Palestine rally at Israeli Embassy on March 22, 2025 in London, England.

After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach Holocaust books

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks on stage on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 10, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

Hundreds of Jewish residents protest outside of NYC Mayor Mamdani's home

US approves possible F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia despite Israeli push for normalization link

ANALYSIS
 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

Inside the Houthi advance: How Iran's allies are helping tighten Tehran's grip on the Red Sea

FRONTLINES
FRONTLINES

'I am pro-Abraham': Meet the unlikely allies risking everything for peace with Israel

Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Major General Diodato Abagnara of the Italian Army at the UNIFIL base, near Mansouri, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026.

UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out

2026 ALP National Conference, in Adelaide Thursday, 23rd July 2026

Australia surprisingly pulled out of West Bank sanctions at last minute, EU diplomats reveal

REPORT

We have sinned: After four years of Netanyahu, the 10 Commandments have a path to teshuva

OPINION
Thousands of Jews gather for selichot prayer services at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem, ahead of Yom Kippur, September 15, 2026

Israel cannot afford to ignore China’s growing strategic ties with Egypt

OPINION
OPINION

Wine, microwaves, and ten miles of Saran Wrap: The trials and tribulations of kosher travel

THE MICROWAVE is usually a good option.
BySHERRI MANDELL
REVIEW

In 'At Work', Bouillon charms in a predictable look at a struggling novelist

BASTIEN BOUILLON in "At Work."

Hanoch Daum speaks out about hilltop youth

Will militaries pivot on drone technologies after major Reaper losses in Iran?

ANALYSIS
A US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle flies by over the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, May 16, 2026.

US preparing for $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, including over 40,000 bombs

REPORT

Israel will seek to purchase new weapons systems from US as compensation for Saudi F-35 sale

 CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping meets with then-Saudi deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman during the G20 Summit in Zhejiang province, China, in 2016.

China could acquire F-35 fighter jet technology through Saudi Arabia, US officials warn

REPORT
A sign at the Lockheed Martin Manufacturing Centre of Excellence is seen at the company's headquarters in Ampthill near Bedford, Britain June 9, 2016

Lockheed Martin reveals new secret missile, fast tracks production

Classified F-35 aircraft components disappear after diverted to Hong Kong from Australia

REPORT
The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

Right-wing musician Pat Boone urges president to speak less, follow Reagan’s example

Trump announces ‘infinite life’ Greenland deal granting US permanent security control

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.
REPORT

CNN, MS NOW reporters blocked from entering White House after Trump ban on 'fake news'

CNN Senior White House Report Betsy Klein during a television report on a street corner outside the White House grounds after earlier being denied entry, on September 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Putin accuses Ukraine of interfering in Russian parliamentary election

Russian President Vladimir Putin votes online in the parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia, September 18, 2026.

Love vs.Time: Can Love Escape Eternity?

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Banking made more accessible, in every language

Leumi app in 5 languages.

Tel Aviv University, German Institute Expand Brain Research Collaboration

(L to R) Dr Arseny Finkelstein, Dr Amit Vinograd, Prof. Dr Inna Slutsky, Prof. Dr Stefan Remy, Dr Alessio Attardo, Prof. Dr Kristine Krug and Prof. Dr Janelle Pakan.

Your Investments: A financial and personal clean slate for Yom Kippur

 An illustrative image of a Torah scroll and a shofar for Yom Kippur.

Your Taxes: BA, or British Amnesia

REPORT

‘Entirely false’ AI-generated intelligence report ‘almost started a war’ with China, US sources say

US Navy Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US CENTCOM, speaks with crew members of the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, deployed to the US 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security in the Middle East, in this handout photo released May 3, 2026.
REPORT

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

By choosing a program that aligns with your responsibilities and career goals, you can develop practical AI capabilities that deliver measurable business value.

Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI

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

STUDY
Israeli soldiers clean tar off the Palmachim beach following an offshore oil spill which drenched most of the Israeli coastline, February 22, 2021

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Nikolski, Alaska, USGS says

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
A man performs the ancient Jewish ritual of kaparot

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

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

Could Ozempic make the Yom Kippur fast easier? Here’s what researchers found

STUDY

Blood test found to detect lung cancer with nearly 93% accuracy for average cost of $60

Music festival survivors, victims' relatives discuss PTSD, substance abuse, mental health effects

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

WATCH

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

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In the middle of the triangle

Israel Canada invites you to experience life at MIDTOWN JERUSALEM. A prestigious complex that combines residential living, retail, leisure, and a prime location.Renderings are provided for illustration purposes only.

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   

‘TELL ME EVERYTHING’S 16 Ophir nominations are the highest total received by any movie in the history of the awards. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic and who reconnects with him later in life.

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

Israel’s Hamas strategy under fire as Abbas is barred from UNGA

Is Gadi Eisenkot's biggest selling point that he's 'not Netanyahu?'

US Politics   

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a dinner at the White House in Washington, US, September 17, 2026; illustrative.

Right-wing musician Pat Boone urges president to speak less, follow Reagan’s example

US House approves Russia sanctions bill allowing Trump tariffs of up to 100% on Kremlin partners

US Senators introduce resolution seeking answers on West Bank violence, human rights abuses

Diaspora   

Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) arrives for a Democratic caucus meeting on Capitol Hill on September 1, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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

After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach Holocaust books

Hundreds of Jewish residents protest outside of NYC Mayor Mamdani's home

Judaism   

OUR CHILDREN deserve a unified nation.

An unimaginable idea: When does God ignore idolatry by Jews?

The Ebenezer Scrooge model: Can Yom Kippur really bring repentance and change?

Yom Kippur 2026: Does a text message or social media post count as a real apology?

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   

The 2020 Abraham Accords demonstrated what American and Israeli strength and innovation can produce when both are applied with confidence.

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

'Death of a Democracy': Exploring the rise and fall of Weimar Germany

What remains of America’s 9/11 memory - and what is disappearing

OMG   

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

Israeli team to compete in Texan 'Meat Up' with kosher Wagyu shawarma - with all the fixings

‘Child predator tour’: Chester Zoo corrects awkward ticket listing caused by computer error

Travel   

SWIMMING ABOVE the baby whale that came to play with us.

A modern-day encounter with Jonah’s ‘leviathan’

From hotel to hotel by cable car: Reaching the pool from the air

10-year-old bitten by moray eel at Eilat beach, requires surgery

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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