The Jerusalem Post Archive

7 April 2026
WATCH: 105-year-old Holocaust survivor celebrates birthday in bomb shelter during sirens

Approximately 196,000 Holocaust survivors are alive globally, with half of those living in Israel.

Schools set to gradually reopen following Passover holiday, Health Ministry says

The implementation of the suggested reopening timeline will be subject to a situational assessment by the Home Front Command, according to Education Minister Yoav Kisch.

Far Right Jewish West Bank activists publish document summarizing attacks on Arab population

The document, which lists the terror attacks committed by far Right Jewish activists in West Bank villages, was sent to security officials alongside a poster condemning IDF Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth.

Iranian missile fragments hit several locations in central Israel following interception

Sirens sounded across the region at approximately 9:10 a.m. following the identification of an Iranian missile, believed to contain a cluster munitions warhead, according to initial reports.

WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists operating from southern Lebanon mosque

The military also killed a Hezbollah terrorist who was monitoring IDF operations in the region, and killed additional terror cells, seizing their weapons, including explosives and firearms.

Far-right activist Mordechai David barred from approaching Standing Together leader Alon-Lee Green

The decision adds Green to a growing list of journalists, public figures, and left-wing or anti-government activists who have publicly accused David of intimidation tactics. 

Chinese construction workers in Israel: 'I’d rather be bombed than live in poverty'

Amid ongoing conflict in Israel, many Chinese construction workers choose to stay, prioritizing high wages over evacuation, despite the risks posed by airstrikes and bombings.

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay

"The day we had electricity, and we could put a mattress in, we got back," said Orna Weinberg, forced to flee after her home was struck by a Hezbollah rocket in October 2023.

Ben-Gvir tours Temple Mount, urges expanded access for worshippers amid Iran war restrictions

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount, calling for expanded worshipper access amid wartime restrictions, while criticizing the High Court's approval of larger protests.

Only IDF is capable of disarming Hamas, senior INSS researcher tells 'Post'

Representatives from the Gaza Board of Peace met with Hamas in Cairo on Friday to discuss amendments to the disarmament proposal.

Trump's deadline approaches, Russia caught with Iran

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs — the top stories, clear and concise.

South Korea envoy to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to secure oil supplies

South Korea is also working with international partners to ensure the safe passage of 26 South Korean-flagged vessels currently waiting inside the Strait of Hormuz, the envoy said.

Brent Council under fire for twinning with Nablus in what some call 'deeply ill judged' decision

Brent Council’s decision to twin with Nablus, a city linked to Hamas, has sparked backlash, with some criticizing the move as a waste of taxpayers' money and a threat to community cohesion.

French nationals released from Iran, returning to France, Macron says

Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were initially released from Iran's Evin Prison in November 2025 after having been imprisoned there for over three years.

The hidden well: Exploring Miriam's leadership as a source of hope in war's shadow

Within a world of harsh decrees and cruelty, Miriam creates a human partnership that crosses boundaries for the sake of saving life.

A voice of praise: Why this Haggadah puts Miriam at the center of the Exodus

An exploration of the unique visual depiction of Miriam’s song in the medieval ‘Haggadah’ from The Israel Museum, Jerusalem’s collection.

Passover candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Passover candle lighting times for your area.

Amid Iran war, 53 of Israel's future scientists showcase projects in Jerusalem contest

‘Courageous, creative, and deeply committed’: The Young Scientists and Developers in Israel returns for its 29th year amid war, as part of National Science Week events.

WHO suspends medical evacuations from Gaza following death of contractor in 'security incident'

The evacuations were suspended after an individual who was contracted to provide services to the WHO in Gaza was killed during a security incident, Tedros said.

Hormuz war pushing millions into poverty, warns Bahrain Foreign Minister

Since the onset of the war with Iran, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined by more than 90%, a disruption that the UN warns could send 45 million people worldwide into acute hunger.

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted 7 missiles, debris falls near energy facilities

Saudi Arabia's defense ministry said on Tuesday that air defenses intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched towards the Eastern region.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure across Iran, attack reported on Kashan airport

In a series of strikes overnight on Sunday, the IDF targeted three airports across Iran holding Iranian Air Force and IRGC Air Force capabilities.

Iran's peace proposal calls for end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon - NYT

Instead of a temporary ceasefire, the proposal calls for a complete end to the attacks, an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the lifting of all sanctions, the NYT wrote. 

Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious in Qom, not actually running Iran - report

A diplomatic memo cited by The Times says Iran’s supreme leader is in severe condition and unable to take part in decision-making, deepening uncertainty over who is running the country.

Gaps in US-Iran negotiation too wide to close by Trump's Tuesday deadline, officials say - report

Trump has threatened to escalate strikes against Iran's power plants and bridges if a deal, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, is not reached by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Netanyahu confirms strikes on bridges, railways across Iran to thwart IRGC launcher capacity

The IDF said it had completed a wide-scale operation on Iran after reports that railways in Karaj and Qazvin, as well as bridges in Kashan and Tabriz-Zanjan, were destroyed.

Pezeshkian says ready to die for Iran as official urges youth to form human chains near targets

Pezeshkian's declaration comes as Trump's deadline to reach a deal and open the Strait of Hormuz approaches its end.

Syria, Israel, and the regional war – what lies ahead?

Syria has kept out of the war; its president pledged a stable Syria that could offer partnerships in energy and economy. But all of that might change as Syria may vote to join a war after all. 

Gunmen open fire near Israeli consulate in Istanbul in possible ISIS-linked attack

A spokesperson for Israel's Foreign Ministry told The Jerusalem Post that the consulate is not staffed. One gunman was killed, and two police officers were injured, Turkish authorities confirmed.

Tehran synagogue damaged by missile strike according to Iranian media reports

Footage and reports circulated by Iranian outlets and social media accounts identified the site as the Rafi Niya Synagogue, located near Palestine Square in central Tehran.

Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report

Iran could achieve USD 70-90 billion in annual revenue if the Islamic regime is allowed to charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a J.P. Morgan paper.

Iranian-linked drone attack kills Kurdish couple in northern Iraq

It is the latest attack by Iran and Iranian-backed militias using drones and missiles on the Kurdistan region. Iranian-backed militias have launched more than 500 attacks since February 28.

Trump says Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die tonight as Iran stops direct talks with US

Later on Tuesday, Iran officially cut off all direct communications with the US over Trump's threat. It is currently unclear if the nations will resume direct talks before the 8 p.m. EST deadline.

US strikes Kharg Island military targets, American official confirms to 'Post'

The strikes included attacks on Kharg Island's air defenses, a US official confirmed to Walla on Tuesday.

Iran attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says

The attack follows US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz oil chokepoint by Tuesday night.

Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card - interview

The Houthis' threat to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait may explain why Gulf states have not responded militarily to Iran’s attacks. Yemen expert Inbal Nissim-Louvton weighs in.

Two IDF officers, civilian face indictment in alleged Gaza aid-truck smuggling scheme

Two IDF officers and a civilian face indictments for smuggling contraband into Gaza using humanitarian aid trucks, part of a growing wartime smuggling investigation.

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson
Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced, study finds

Researchers at Beersheba’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have pioneered a first-of-its-kind spatial model that maps how road noise disrupts animal behavior.

Lebanon vs Hezbollah: A standoff between state sovereignty and Iranian influence - opinion

Although much weakened by Israel’s military, and other more covert operations, Hezbollah is still too powerful to be controlled by the government.

US shouldn't negotiate with Iran until it realizes how badly it's losing - editorial

Tehran’s refusal to accept an interim arrangement shouldn’t be seen as feigning confidence, but as evidence that the regime still believes time can rescue it from a deteriorating position.

L’chaim at a lone soldier's grave - opinion

That glass, raised at a grave, placed life exactly where death was standing.

When the Passover Seder comes to life - opinion

The image of the “Jew as a threat to non-Jews” has been revived.

Kurdish forces: A crucial piece in Iran’s democratic future - opinion

Leading Kurdish figures shared their views on challenging Iran’s clerical regime, envisioning a post-Islamist era and potential collaboration with the US and Israel, on webinar.

The Orphan Pearl: How a blockade of Kharg Island could bring Iran to its knees - opinion

Kharg Island controls virtually the entire flow of Iran’s crude oil exports. In many ways, it is the piece that keeps the regime alive.

Why is the West pretending Iran is winning the war against Israel, the US? - opinion

Despite Iran's military collapse, Western analysts continue to push a false narrative of victory. The facts don't align with the rhetoric surrounding the conflict.

Frankfurt cinema declines to participate in Jewish film festival, spurring backlash

Frankfurt's Astor Film Lounge declined to host movies during Jewish Film Days this year, citing economic reasons for its withdrawal from the film festival.

Jewish leaders uneasy over Senate candidate’s alliance with Hasan Piker

Jewish leaders have called Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's decision to host campaign rallies with Piker, a streamer accused of antisemitism, "alarming" and "shocking."

Palestinian-French lawmaker arrested after praising 1972 bomber of Ben Gurion Airport

Hassan, who was elected to the European Parliament in 2024 ⁠for the French far-left party France Unbowed, has previously said that “Hamas’s actions are legitimate from an international perspective.”

'US, Israeli citizens not welcome': Wave of antisemitic incidents hit Rio de Janeiro on Passover

StandWithUs Brazil CEO André Lajst said the trend proves the urgent need to legally adopt the international (IHRA) definition of antisemitism."

Jewish Federations raise $30 million in emergency aid for Israel during Operation Roaring Lion

Jewish Federations of North America raise over $30M in emergency aid for Israel during Operation Roaring Lion, supporting victims of terror, displaced families, and national resilience efforts.

London music festival canceled after UK bars Ye’s entry amid pressure from Jewish groups

According to the BBC, Ye's electronic travel authorization was withdrawn on the grounds that his presence in the UK would not be “conducive to the public good.”

Breaking the market: Factory 54 invests NIS 30M in its flagship complex at Ramat Aviv Mall

Owner Roni Irani told Maariv: Not all of the investment is from his own pocket and it is a calculated risk. Despite challenging times, he says there is always demand for shopping and growth.

Voice dedications and videos: Shufersal launches app for redeeming the Gold Gift Card

The app enables receiving digital gift cards, sending gifts, and adding personal dedications - without physical cards.

Brand news: When Europe arrives in Israel and everything you need for Passover

A gift with value, Sahara in Israel, between past and future, who whispers to the skin, spring colors, kosher innovations, and holiday gifts.

No choking taste: The secret to soft and sweet Passover pancakes

Who said you can’t enjoy fluffy pancakes on Passover? This recipe shows that with matzah flour and potato starch you can make soft, indulgent pancakes that feel like a holiday treat.

Global-scale achievement: Israeli tech giant signs largest deal ever

Amid the war, HP Indigo signs its largest-ever deal worth hundreds of millions of shekels with Shutterfly, a leading US personalized printing and photo products company.

The perfect plate of Moroccan cookies for Passover and Mimouna

Dalya Bar-Tikva, a former bridal dress designer who has become one of the leading experts in Moroccan cookies, opens her world to us and offers a selection of recipes for Mimouna.

The recipe that will change your holiday: Passover pizza kids love

In honor of the spring holiday: The recipe by Miri Shalom, from the Instagram page israeli_kitchen@, for making kosher-for-Passover pizza without hametz - and with all the flavor.

Peiwen Su – service on international competition jury panels

Evaluating artistic standards at the global level.

Primal Queen vs Her Bodhi reviews (2026): Why Her Bodhi is a science-backed alternative?
From first intercept to 10,000 combat intercepts: Iron Dome turns 15-analysis

The Iron Dome has become a global brand and has changed Israel's national security doctrine

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