'Iran tried to assassinate one of my sons,' Netanyahu reveals

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.
The flag of Iran is seen outside the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters during a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors on March 02, 2026 in Vienna, Austria;illustrative
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara tour in Tel Gezer and Magshimim Forest together with their sons Yair and Avner, during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, October 21, 2016

Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill his son, US launches new sanctions program against Islamic regime

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German prosecutors identify likely suspect in deadly 1970 Munich Jewish center arson

Some hundreds of people gather on the square in front of the synagogue in Munich, during a protest against anti-Semitism on October 11, 2019; illustrative
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his ballot at his party Likud's main polling station during primary elections ahead of Israel's general election in October in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026; illustrative

Netanyahu warns against small right-wing parties, says they could hand election to 'fascist Left'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes part in a situational assessment in the West Bank on August 24, 2026.

Netanyahu meets with senior security officials to discuss West Bank violence, Israeli settlement

'This is Beirut': Lebanese ready for peace with Israel, drinks in Tel Aviv, analyst tells 'Post'

The Trump administration’s decision to begin removing Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism has opened the door to broader economic engagement after decades of sanctions.

US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism

(L-R): Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani; Mossad Director Roman Gofman

Israel’s Syria strike may have jolted diplomacy back to life

ANALYSIS
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces a new set of sanctions against Iran, describing them as "an economic D-Day", in the Cash Room at the Treasury Department on August 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.

US Treasury announces 'Operation Economic Outcast' on Iran following warning of 'economic D-Day'

WATCH
FILE PHOTO: People walk on the beach, with vessels in the Strait of Hormuz visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 22, 2026.

What are Iran's options to escalate further in face of US economic threats?

EXPLAINER
The search for the remains of the Altalena, published August 24, 2026.

Israel finds lost Altalena ship intact on Mediterranean seafloor, 78 years after IDF sinking

Pro-Palestinian protestors wave flags and signs across the street of the Roy Thomson Hall where the documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" is screened during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, on September 10, 2025; illustrative

Zionists ‘rape, kill, eat children’: Toronto pro-Palestine protester invokes antisemitic tropes

They faced the Bondi terror attack as friends. They emerged with a love story

Alexandra Edmondson and James McIntosh's love story began in the middle of a terror attack

Bennett: Next gov't will declare national education emergency, address teacher shortage

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett attends a joint election campaign event with former Israeli prime minister Yair Lapid of their joint party on August 20, 2026 in Ramat Hasharon, Israel.

Teachers Union chief urges reforms as Israel faces growing educator shortage

REPORT

Terrorist who killed Israeli minister reportedly fathers twins using sperm smuggled from prison

An Israel Prison Service officer at Ketziot Prison watches as Palestinian prisoners are prepared for release in exchange for Israeli hostages held by Gazan terrorists, February 26, 2025; illustrative.

Reform synagogue vandalized in Ramat Hasharon as religious tensions rise nationwide

Shattered window at Reform synagogue Darchei Noam in Ramat Hasharon, which was vandalized on August 23, 2026.

Movement for Quality Government demands answers over Channel 14's Jerusalem relocation deadline

Burial cave from the Second Temple period found by Border Police officers in east Jerusallem, August 24, 2026.

Border Police discover Second Temple-period burial cave during operations in east Jerusalem

Screenshot of channel 3's video explaining how to kill Barron Trump.

'Where to kill Barron?' Iran airs video offering $10m. reward to kill US president's son

REPORT
(FILE PHOTO) Israel Police at an Ashdod crime scene, June 21, 2026.

Israeli youths being inducted into criminal organizations at increasing rate

REPORT
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

Israel must repair its strategic triangle with the US and American Jewry

OPINION

Organ harvesting, dog rape: How an anti-Israel report turns allegations into 'systemic' abuse

ANALYSIS
Code Pink activists take part in a pro-Palestinian march on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.

Man arrested for breaking into Toronto synagogue, stealing religious items

Maine Jewish summer camp seeks protection order against neighbor after shooting incident

Maine police;illustrative

Israeli in Athens says he was expelled from social event after revealing his identity

Rafi Rom, who was kicked out of the party in Athens

Dutch public broadcaster pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing Gaza war

Israel and Turkey face a dangerous clash over Syria's future

ANALYSIS
Four IAF F-16 aircraft participate in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

Israel imports record foreign workforce to replace Palestinians, but housing crisis looms

Turkey has changed from rival to enemy amid Middle East shifts, security officials warn

 Images of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with replicas of missiles seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, August 12, 2026

Israeli officials divided over claimed Iranian weapons smuggling to Hezbollah, IDF's Syria strategy

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is escorted in handcuffs by police into Jerusalem Magistrates Court in 2012.

Marvel actors join campaign calling for release of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti

Will we forever live by the sword?

OPINION
Soldiers praying at the Kotel in 2013.

Beyond the Headlines: Yehuda Katz, whose remains returned from Lebanon after 44 years, and us

OPINION
OPINION

Developments of the last week that could affect the approaching elections

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrive to cast their vote at a polling station in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026, as party members vote in the Likud primary elections to determine the party’s Knesset list ahead of the Israeli general elections.
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2026 US Open serves up tennis, Israeli stars and a new-look Arthur Ashe

GUY SASSON proudly waves the Israeli flag after winning the bronze at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris; illustrative
OPINION

Iran’s powerful militia network could expand war

ByNEVILLE TELLER

UVision wins US Army follow-on suicide drone order

HERO 120 LMS autonomous multi-launch loitering munition system

Israel plans development of space weapons capable of striking targets on Earth

OPINION

Implications for Israel, India: Is the Mecca pact a dangerous piece of theatre?

ByPAUSHALI LASS
Israeli drone startup XTEND has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from the US Department of Defense to develop and deliver AI-enabled, modular, one-way attack drones designed for close-quarter combat.

XTEND’s US-made X-Strike enters Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program

Powerus-developed Guardian interceptor.

Cheap 'Guardian' interceptors developed by Florida start-up could turn tables on Iranian drones

Video appears to show 600 people abducted in Nigeria mosque attack, residents say

Protesters march on the street of Ojota in Lagos during the Jun 12 celebrations marking the restoration of democracy in 1999, carrying placards condemning the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers on June 12, 2026.

Pakistani military chief Munir spoke to Trump before visit for negotiations to Tehran

Saudi vessel attacked in Red Sea, national shipping company confirms following Houthi claims

A commercial vessel passes through an international shipping lane off Yemen's Hanish Island in the Red Sea on July 27, 2026; Illustrative.

Insurgents strike over 70 locations across southern Thailand in coordinated arson, bomb attacks

Thai security forces patrol the railway in the troubled southern province of Yala March 27, 2013. The first round of formal peace talks between Thai government and the insurgent group Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) will take place on March 28 and will be mediated by Malaysia.

Two UN peacekeepers killed in ambush while on patrol in South Sudan, seven others injured

Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) stand guard next to a young boy as they patrol outside local government offices in the strategic opposition-controlled town of Akobo, Jonglei State, on February 12, 2026.

The ROI of resilience: The economic case for healing Israel’s traumatized children

Israeli family suffering from Post-traumatic stress disorder after a rocket attack. PST develop in people who have been through a traumatic event which threatened their life, 2008

How to speak about the hard truth of child abuse

Sad, child and crying on floor in home with mental health, abuse or anxiety from trauma.

How a BGU researcher is manipulating crustaceans to protect the environment – and fight disease

A wild-type crustacean in molecular research at the Sagi Laboratory at BGU

India's Iran exports set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctions

An employee uses a hydraulic lift to check the number of containers at Thar Dry Port in Sanand in the western Indian state of Gujarat, July 15, 2026.

Israel's Project 720 pairs with Google, Microsoft, Amazon to bring AI solutions to education system

FEATURE

Amazon struggles to win Israeli shoppers while Chinese e-commerce giants dominate

The tech giant Amazon aims to raise at least $25 billion through the sale of bonds in US dollars

Israir receives FAA operational approval, expects to start selling tickets to US 'soon'

An Israir Airlines plane takes off from Ben Gurion International Airport, outside Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.

'Father-daughter duo': Arkia announces first female captain in airline's history

Kenya arrests four in probe into 18 elephant deaths in Amboseli

Elephant graze at Kimana Sanctuary, on the outskirts of Amboseli National Park, on August 12, 2026, following a series of elephant deaths in the area.

Israel’s 'Alliance of Brothers' delegation aids in search and rescue efforts across Colombia

WATCH

Firefighters, planes bring fire in West Bank woods near evacuated settlement under control

Approximately 80 cows are corralled after wandering into a firing range during an IDF Golani Brigade training exercise on August 17, 2026

IDF halts Golani Brigade drill after 80 cows wander into firing range in North

WATCH
IDF soldiers conduct operations in Colombia following the August 2026 earthquake, August 24, 2026.

IDF helps Colombians find sufficiently safe homes, delegation deputy head tells 'Post'

EXCLUSIVE

'Noble, extraordinary act': Seven-year-old receives life-saving transplant from fallen IDF soldier

Bel Finkelstein with the medical team.

Jerusalem hospital performs first-ever alpha radiation treatment for recurring brain tumors

FEATURE

Living better for longer: Israeli fitness experts on how to stay strong and healthy as you age

STUDY

Being religious is better for your mental health, Israeli rabbi scientist-led study reveals

Ichilov, Lema'anchem to open free trauma center for reservists, security forces, families

'A Zionist is a Jew with somewhere to live': An olah's observations while back in London

OPINION
BRITISH AUTHOR Howard Jacobson poses with his book ‘The Finkler Question’ after winning the 2010 Man Booker Prize for Fiction, at London’s Guildhall Oct. 2010.

Eisenkot's Yashar unveils plan to support new olim integrating into Israel

'Time to come home': Seven families from New York's Persian Jewish community make aliyah together

New immigrants from Great Neck New York's Persian Jewish community arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. August 11, 2026.

Twenty-four years of new olim: Nefesh B'Nefesh welcomes its 100,000th immigrant to Israel

The Douglas family, including Nefesh B'Nefesh's 100,000th olah, celebrate their immigration to Israel, August 2026.

Birthright Israel launches project to build gardens for Druze town two years after Hezbollah strike

Birthright Israel volunteers in Majdal Shams.

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

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.

An ultra-luxury Jerusalem icon

Everything on a grand scale. Except the price

Luria Project, Jerusalem Moradot Arnona.

Tzarfati Shimon launches phase 2 of Luria Project in Jerusalem's Moradot Arnona

Shponder & Fadlon Project.

From two construction families in Even Yehuda to leading real estate group: Shponder & Fadlon story

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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   

The Altalena memorial on Tel Aviv beach.

Israel’s history unearthed as political and security pressures continue

IDF pursues terrorist after Jericho stabbing as Gaza kite launches raise border concerns

Bar-Asher Siegal warns Israel's place in EU research frameworks is now an open question

US Politics   

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

Republicans see opportunity in progressives' primary wins while Democrats embrace debate

Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to return to Trump-aligned MAGA Inc.

US military paper 'Stars and Stripes' warns about threat to independence after Pentagon fires staff

Diaspora   

Beth El Temple in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg Jewish federation collapse leaves community rebuilding from the ground up

New York Magazine’s ‘Habibi City’ celebrates 'jihad chic,' while pushing Jews out of the picture

Italy is having a Yiddish moment. An unprecedented I.J. Singer translation is part of the boom.

Judaism   

Jewish worshippers and visitors gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem a day before the eve of Tisha B’Av, July 21, 2026.

Haftarat Ki Tetze: When others destroy, Jews rebuild and make things greater

Parashat Ki Tetze: Set adrift on the island of Elul

Parashat Ki Tetze: Creating a deep bond and the secret of marriage

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 dish at Cafe La Lush in Ashdod.

Café La Lush: very good food in Ashdod

Paris Texas in Netanya: An unexpectedly home-grown dining experience

Oscar’s: Will schnitzel served on white tablecloths make it in Tel Aviv?

Archaeology   

Burial cave from the Second Temple period found by Border Police officers in east Jerusallem, August 24, 2026.

Border Police discover Second Temple-period burial cave during operations in east Jerusalem

Snake snacks? Hunter-gatherer diets in northern Israel included reptiles, new study suggests

Partially restored ancient fresco depicting marriage of Dionysus, Ariadne displayed in Pompeii

Science   

Picture showing the ChatGPT application displayed on a smartphone screen, illustrative

Is AI clairvoyant? ChatGPT can make personality tests and predict responses, Israeli study finds

NASA finds some microbes could survive on moon, raising concerns over unintended life transfer

AI agent caught creating fake online identities during OpenAI, Anthropic model security evaluations

Culture   

Photo of a screening at Yehi'am Fortress National Park/Courtesy of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

'Summer at the Movies' program brings family, films, and fun to Israel's national parks

'Megillat Yerushalyim': Israeli artist Rachel Kainy is turning Jerusalem into a living scroll

What to watch this week: 'Operation Thunderbolt,' 'Jurassic Park,' and Israeli classics

History   

The search for the remains of the Altalena, published August 24, 2026.

Israel finds lost Altalena ship intact on Mediterranean seafloor, 78 years after IDF sinking

Malki Roth’s family fought to bring her Sbarro killer to justice - but leaders failed to act

Renowned IDF paratrooper, architect of Kurdish relations, Tzuri Sagi dies aged 92

OMG   

At an animal shelter, teenage volunteers from the youth club care for and walk beagles from pharmaceutical laboratories that are awaiting adoption, in Yvre L Eveque, France, September 6, 2025.

Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year

Catch him if you can: Ex-flight attendant pleads guilty to posing as pilot for nearly five years

Surf’s pup: Some 20 dogs make a splash at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in California

Travel   

Isrotel Suite Balcony, Kayma Hotel.

How vacation trends are changing in Israel and worldwide

The City of David guest house: Adventures in the Old City

Aviation Links, Palmo partner on €8.8m Greek vacation-apartment project

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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