US to host Gaza Board of Peace meeting amid push for Phase II deal

REPORT

The meeting will focus on raising money for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and implementing the second phase of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace deal, according to an Axios report.

Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF: 'Didn't do enough during my mandatory service'

World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Trump administration used private jets to deport Palestinians detained by ICE to West Bank

REPORT

Several Palestinian men were deported from the United States on Monday using a private jet owned by Israeli-American Florida property tycoon Gil Dezer.

US President Donald Trump sits at his desk, behind a hat that reads "America is back" at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 3, 2026.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2024

Iranian FM Araghchi says Israel 'requires neighboring countries to be weakened'

Israel must have military intelligence and a strategic edge. And others must remain vulnerable," Araghchi said during an Al-Jazeera conference in Doha, Qatar.

IRGC forces open fire on Iranian protestors

Reports point to defiance within IRGC after mass killings in Iran

INTERVIEW

Iran ‘playing poker,’ unprepared for regional war, former deputy commander of CENTCOM tells ‘Post’

Hamas members stand at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

How Hamas turns Palestinian death into a political strategy

OPINION
A Palestinian uses a sling to hurl stones during clashes with Israeli troops near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank December 14, 2018.

The essence of Palestinian identity clashes with Israel’s existence

OPINION
US President Donald Trump looks on as he speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, US, November 2, 2025

Trump says Iran willing to make deal, further US-Iran talks planned for next week

A MEMBER of the Kurdish Internal Security Forces rides on a car, while vehicles of the internal security forces of the Syrian government arrive in the city of Qamishli during the curfew, following an agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian government on Tuesday.

Syria’s Sunni Islamist regime consolidates power, ending Kurdish autonomy

FRONTLINES
Residents smoke near a broken window of their apartment, damaged during Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026.

US wants Russia, Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelensky says

Newly appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Labour Hind Kabawat speaks during a Ministerial formation of the government of the Syrian Arab Republic, in Damascus, Syria March 29, 2025.

Syria’s only female minister warns: 'We can’t survive without unity'

Good Deeds Day is underway - Twenty years of doing from the heart

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Volunteers on Good Deeds Day 2025

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US deports Palestinians using private jets

Elephant bone found in Spain may have belonged to Hannibal

US wants Russia, Ukraine to end war in 2026

Syria's only female minister calls for more women in Gov't

Iranian FM Araghchi says Israel 'requires weak neighbours'

CT scans of Egyptian mummies reveals day-to-day aches

Inside the demise of Syria’s Kurdish autonomy

Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF

Caesarea’s aqueduct to undergo NIS 39 m. restoration

Cracks emerge inside IRGC after Iran protest massacre

Framing females: ANU exhibition spotlights photographers

Jerusalem doctor uses bird photos to comfort PTSD patients

Grapevine: Socks from Rami

Israeli TV features new sports stories and winter dramas

Reviewing 'Book of Ruth,' Israeli film by haredi activist

IDF captain inspired by Holocaust survivor grandfather

US imposes tariffs on Iran-linked imports

Gaza Board of Peace leaders to meet in Washington

Trump says US-Iran delegations to meet again next week

Team Israel announces World Baseball Classic lineup

From Kassel to the home front: A Holocaust survival story guides a deputy commander’s service

A grandson of a Holocaust survivor on memory, duty, and why “never again” demands action.

Former Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael co-writes song selected for this year's submission

IDF Captain A.

IDF conducting scans in Karmei Tzur after infiltration alert sounds, seizes West Bank weapons

An IDF soldier operating in the West Bank, published on February 6, 2026.
FRONTLINES

Israel’s zero-click future: How cyber veterans are reinventing offensive intelligence

IN THE next battle space, intrusion can come without warning: ‘zero-click’ tools can penetrate a device without user action, turning everyday technology into an intelligence target. Radiant Research Labs, led by ex-IDF intelligence experts, has already produced 10 major cyber and technological tools

Netanyahu says Epstein’s ties to Ehud Barak prove he worked against Israel, not in favor

Spotlight

A member of staff of the Natural History Museum in Berne, Switzerland, checks the skeleton of an elephant on show at the museum's Skeleton Hall, September 16, 2005.

Elephant bone found at Spanish archaeological site may have marched on Rome with Hannibal

STUDY
Jill Greenberg’s work references the groundbreaking achievements of Lucia Moholy.

Framing females, then and now: ANU exhibition sheds light on photographic torchbearers

FEATURE
Summer Decker, PHD, (left) 3D Imaging Lead for Keck Medicine of USC, and Diane Perlov, PHD, (right), Senior Vice President for special projects at the California Science Center, examine ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Min before he is scanned, February 6, 2026.

More alike than you think: CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies reveal back pain, dental issues

Israelis and tourists enjoy the beach near the 2,000-year-old Caesarea aqueduct, in Caesarea on August 21, 2023.

Caesarea’s Roman-era aqueduct to undergo multi-million shekel preservation, restoration project

Credit Suisse had many more bank accounts with Nazi ties than previously known, investigation finds

A UBS audit discovered 890 potentially nazi-linked accounts, as well as support for escaping Nazis.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft sponsors Super Bowl ad raising antisemitism awareness

WATCH
From left to right: Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Robert Karofsky, Global Wealth Management President at UBS Americas, Barbara Levi, General Counsel at UBS Group AG, and Neil Barofsky, partner at Jenner and Block LLP, testify during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Latest Epstein files release unleashes wave of antisemitic conspiracy theories on social media

An image of the Epstein Library on the Department of Justice website taken in Krakow, Poland on Feb. 4, 2026.

Most US Jews do not identify as ‘Zionists,’ even when they support Israel, JFNA survey finds

Participants cheer and dance during the Celebrate Israel Parade up Fifth Avenue on May 18, 2025 in New York City.

Canadian antisemitism envoy to be replaced by ‘rights, equality and inclusion' advisory council

Satellite images show Iran is rebuilding missile arsenal, nuclear sites - New York Times

REPORT

Despite Iran’s three main nuclear facilities remaining inoperative, images show visible work underway.

Despite Israeli demands, Bank of Palestine refuses to shut down pay-for-slay accounts

EXCLUSIVE
A satellite imagery taken on February 1, 2026, shows a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Isfahan nuclear site, Iran.

Trump signs executive order imposing tariffs on countries doing business with Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) meets with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi for indirect nuclear talks with the US in Muscat, Oman, February 6, 2026.

Iran rejects call to halt uranium enrichment after second round of indirect US negotiations in Oman

US President Donald Trump sits at his desk, behind a hat that reads "America is back" at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 3, 2026.

Talking to Tehran: Why US returned to the negotiating table as Iran was at its weakest

FRONTLINES

Syria's old dangers remain: Don’t be fooled by the Syrian strongman’s suit

OPINION

Israel saw elected Hamas turn Gaza into a terror enclave, Hezbollah enter Lebanese politics while building a missile empire, and now al-Shaara massacre minorities while wearing a suit.

Facing the reality slap: coping when life doesn’t go as planned

OPINION
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) is welcomed by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, on January 28.

Iconic Eucalyptus and chef Moshe Basson to serve final meals in Jerusalem

Chef Moshe Basson’s cookbook. Its release coincided with the breakout of the Oct. 7 war.
REVIEW

Fedrik: Modi'in's upscale restaurant becomes kosher

The highlight of the Fedrik menu is the meat dishes, says the writer.
REVIEW

Haset: Bringing kosher Ethiopian food to Jerusalem

Russian cyborg pigeon drones begin real-world testing phases, sparking concern over military misuse

While the company insists its mission is purely to serve utilities, logistics, agriculture, and emergency response, the potential to adapt the technology for military use is hard to ignore.

From Gaza to Iran, Israel readies space 'surprises' for next conflicts

EXCLUSIVE
OPINION

Digital Pharaohs: Egypt’s AI sovereignty drive - opinion

ByAMINE AYOUB
ST Engineering shows its DrN-600 drone at the Singapore Airshow, in Singapore February 4, 2026.

New Israeli-made cargo drone carries 100 kg. for remote, contested missions

THE NEW "Pereh" helicopter, expected to replace the IDF's "Yas'ur" helicopters.

Defense Ministry, Elbit sign $130 million deal to outfit helicopters with Israeli tech

Trump raises controversy after sharing racist video depicting Barack, Michelle Obama as apes

Several hours after the video was published, the White House claimed it had been accidentally posted by a staffer and assured viewers it had been taken down.

US accuses China of secret nuclear testing as it calls for broad new arms treaty after New START

U.S. President Obama greets President-elect Trump in the White House Oval Office in Washington

US reiterates call for all citizens to 'leave Iran now,' in security alert on open border crossings

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, April 26, 2025; illustrative

MEGA speakers criticize EU leaders for stalling Ukraine diplomacy, urge tougher pro-Israel stance

MP Kristof Slagmulders, MP Frédéric Erens, MP Johan Deckmyn (member of NATO parliament - vice president commission of foreign affairs), Senator Anke Van dermeersch, MP Filip Dewinter, Garry Cartwright (editor EUToday), MP Sam Van Rooy

At least 31 killed in Islamabad Shi'ite mosque bombing, Islamic State claims responsibility

Pakistani paramilitary federal forces stand guard next to a crowd of people gathered near the site of a deadly explosion at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, February 6, 2026. Picture taken with a phone.

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Bishop Robert Stearns' fight for justice and the next generation

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The anchor that holds reservist families together

Children of reservists in Or Akiva attend a week-long summer camp organized by HaOgen

How a Ben-Gurion University scientist is filling climate science’s biggest blank spots

The implications go beyond farming efficiency: Prof. Ilya Gelfand's research in Hatzeva.

Your Investments: Birthdays, the Super Bowl, and setting boundaries

"I just love working hard. I love being part of a team; I love working toward a common goal." – Tom Brady

Primark clothing brand to arrive in Israel as part of retailer's Middle East expansion

REPORT
SEVEN-TIME Super Bowl winner Tom Brady, seen here with the New England Patriots in 2019. A diversified team approach is needed to achieve ultimate success, says the writer.

Your Taxes: What to consider before any merger and acquisition deal

AS THE US and China battle it out over supply chains and global trade flows, Israel, also the subject of US tariffs, finds itself navigating particularly complex terrain. Here, a man looks at a screen showing Chinese stock market movements, as he uses his mobile phone in Beijing on Monday.
ANALYSIS

In potential game-changer, Syria moves ahead on oil deal with Chevron, Qatar

YUSUF QABLAWI, CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Company, Frank Mount, head of Corporate Business Development at Chevron, and Erik Keskula, CEO of Power International Holding, sign a memorandum of understanding to develop an offshore oil and gas field for Syria.

Barron Trump surpasses Melania's wealth at 19, but is he really a crypto genius?

INPA releases Red Book for Butterflies detailing extinction, endangerment threats

Dr. Dotan Rotem, an open space ecologist at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, explained that "butterflies are excellent bioindicators of the health of the ecosystem."

KKL-JNF increases funding for communities affected by October 7, educational budget

A Levantine Vernal Copper (Tomares nesimachus) butterfly
OPINION

Israeli companies that miss the climate split at Davos will pay a heavy price

ByIVRI VERBIN
Plumes of smoke rise after the IDF carried out house demolitions in the northern Gaza Strip in January. It is believed that between 80,000 and 200,000 tons of munitions were fired or dropped on Gaza over two years of war.

From Ukraine to Gaza, war's ecological toll sparks ecocide accountability push

JERUSALEM REPORT
An aerial view of the Jordan River flowing along the border between Israel and Jordan. Environmental experts are pushing for a plan that could build environmentally sustainable interdependence among countries in the region.

Environmental cooperation emerges as cornerstone for Middle East peace, experts say

JERUSALEM REPORT

'Saving money, being healthy': Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted medication website

The website is targeted at consumers looking to buy drugs without using insurance, meaning that most purchases would not count toward patients' insurance deductibles.

Mendelovich says Israel should remain in WHO until alternative is set up

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to unveil the TrumpRx drug discount site, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, in Washington, DC, US, February 5, 2026.

Israeli scientists discover skin gene that helps build body’s first line of immune defense

Israel's oncology systems near 'breaking point' as patient numbers increase

Unvaccinated baby dies of measles in 15th case since outbreak began, Health Ministry says

People, not products: Ehud Barak’s 'quality control' aliyah comment is a moral failure

EDITORIAL

Leaders can debate housing, jobs, infrastructure, and schools in plain terms. “Quality control” belongs to products, not people.

Any solution but the obvious: Israel can't rely on aliyah to fill IDF manpower shortage

OPINION
Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein

New Epstein Files audio reveals Barak-Epstein conversation on Israel 'immigrant quality'

Former prime minister Ehud Barak attends a conference held by the Movement for Quality Government in Tel Aviv, January 28, 2026.

Argentinian oleh celebrates his Bar Mitzvah, conversion to Judaism 20 years after making aliyah

An Argentine oleh (new immigrant to Israel) who made aliyah 20 years ago celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Eilat after a long period of conversion.
OPINION

A people without a plan is a people without a land: Zionism, goal-setting go hand in hand

THEODOR HERZL.
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Yamim ha’Tzeira. Your home by the sea, in Netanya

Imagine a place where every day begins with a sea breeze and ends with a walk along the promenade at sunset.

Luxury with roots and a vision for the future

Yamim ha’Tzeira residential complex.

The domino effect: Why "cheap" financing can be the most expensive deal an entrepreneur signs

A view from south to north, showing the entire neighborhood.

A real estate shift: Jaffa becomes an alternative to expensive Tel Aviv

Housing Market.

A quiet surge in the housing market: Purchase groups return to the spotlight

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Jerusalem Post Miami Conference returns, shaping the future together

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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   

This week's episode of The Deep Dive explores the complex and uncertain path forward for Gaza's governance following phase II announcements.

Was Israel honest about the war's past, Gaza's future?

Milorad Dodik compares Israel and Republika Srpska under European pressure

Why do many Israeli defense startups fail to reach battlefield? Former IAF officer explains

US Politics   

Women walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, February 5, 2026

Trump cares more about Iran's nuclear weapons than its protesters, Vance says

Trump says ICE could use a 'softer touch' in immigration enforcement

Trump offered to unfreeze funding for NYC tunnel if Dulles airport, train station renamed for him

Diaspora   

Zohran Mamdani attends a news conference at the headquarters of the NYPD on Jan. 6, 2026 in New York City.

Major Jewish groups pull out of NYC mayor's interfaith breakfast

Jewish leaders escalate concerns about unclear political conditions on federal security grants

UAE hosts American Jewish Committee on sidelines of World Governments Summit

Judaism   

A big ball of fire (illustrative)

Parashat Yitro: Before the revelation at Sinai

Parashat Yitro: Illuminating the fog

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Christian World   

Ben Gurion Airport

Israel turns to Christian pilgrims, diaspora ties, AI to reboot post-war tourism

Jesus gets a makeover as Sistine Chapel artwork undergoes restoration

If our olives had eyes: Root & Branch brings Christians to connect with Israel

Food   

The Pauker Red made in memory of winemaker Gideon Pauker, murdered on Oct. 7, 2023.

Wine Talk: Wine on the edge

Qumran: The magic of Moishik in Tel Aviv

In the kitchen with Henny: Lemon recipes to brighten winter

Archaeology   

Papyrus Anastasi I; sheet 1; Hieratic literary text: "The Satirical Letter," February 4, 2026.

Did giants exist? Ancient Egyptian papyrus points to proof of gargantuan Canaanite tribe, org says

Canine remains discovered in Bulgaria show dog meat may have been Iron Age delicacy

Ancient Pilgrimage Road leading to Temple Mount opens to public after 13 years of excavations

Science   

A VIEW of Jupiter's moon Europa created from images taken by NASA's Galileo spacecraft in the late 1990's, according to NASA, obtained by Reuters May 14, 2018.

Weizmann Institue, NASA discover Jupiter is smaller and flatter than previously believed

War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds

More than half of online abuse reports now come from child victims themselves, Israel finds

Culture   

Israeli Esty Shushan, founder of "Nivcharot", movement to encourage haredi women to get involved in public life, gives an interview to AFP in the Israeli city of Petah Tikva on January 30, 2019

The Book of Ruth: Esty Shushan, activist for haredi women, tells a different story

Harrison Bader, Dean Kremer headline as Team Israel announces World Baseball Classic lineup

‘All Moms Lie’ and winter dramas: New sports stories to watch on Israeli television

History   

Kai Höss at the Holocaust memorial in Berlin. January 27, 2026.

Grandson of Auschwitz commandant: 'My grandfather was greatest mass murderer in history'

'It is impossible to believe, but it happened': Holocaust survivor recalls childhood in Nazi camps

Holocaust education: Why telling Lithuania’s Jewish story matters more than ever

OMG   

A COUPLE claiming to be husband and wife, arrested for attempting to bring an illegal resident into Israel.

Palestinian woman, Israeli man arrested after pretending to be married to enter Israel

French police raid X offices as prosecutors summon Elon Musk for questioning

Egypt steps up military role in Sudan with advanced drone deployment

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Digital Marketing.

Rainmaker: An AI marketing agency responding to global and Middle Eastern market shifts

Why AI alone won’t cut it in healthcare

Can you predict a pitchers' duel before betting odds shift?

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