Maya Zanger-Nadis

Maya Zanger-Nadis is a former breaking news desk manager at The Jerusalem Post . She holds a BA in Linguistics from Brandeis University and is currently enrolled at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for a master's degree in Journalism and Communication. She also served as the Arts Section Editor for The Justice , Brandeis University's independent student newspaper. Maya also worked as an editor for her hometown's Jewish newspaper, Shalom New Haven . Maya strictly uses Twitter to disseminate original photographs of Israeli street cats.

Aftermath of the fire at a synagogue in Ramle on March 14, 2026.

Synagogue fire in Ramle raises suspicions of arson, investigation ongoing

ILLUSTRATIVE: Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran, November 12, 2025.

Iran's IRGC commander vows to only use missiles with warheads weighing at least one ton - report

Rocket interceptions over central Israel on March 9, 2026, following rocket launches from Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Hezbollah rocket fire triggers sirens in Tel Aviv, impacts reported in open areas without injuries


Two killed, two seriously wounded by cluster munitions as Iranian attack targets central Israel

The wounded individuals were evacuated by MDA to Sheba Medical Center for further treatment.

Magen David Adom paramedics at the scene of a missile hit, March 9, 2026.

Iran fires new missile wave at Israel after 12 hours of silence, one woman wounded

On Thursday night, a fire broke out in central Israel after shrapnel from a missile fell, following a launch that triggered sirens throughout the country. One child was injured in the incident.

United Hatzalah volunteers respond after Iranian missiles triggered sirens throught Israel, March 5, 2026.

Pahlavi: Iran is 'not Iraq,' nation will hold free elections, establish ties with Israel

Pahlavi expressed immense gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his role in the operation and for his words of encouragement to Iran's citizens.

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and an Iranian opposition figure, speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2026.

Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown

The cause of death has yet to be determined; experts from the University of Haifa and the Delphis Association for Marine Animals are expected to conduct an autopsy in the coming days. 

A mother sperm whale and her calf off the coast of Mauritius.

Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing

"I filed a report with the police at the age of 17 against my father, who raped me," said one survivor. "The case was closed due to lack of evidence."

Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 24, 2026.

World champions with no leagues: The broken pipeline for Israel's female athletes

Why Israel’s young female athletes still struggle to find the infrastructure, funding, and professional pathways their male counterparts take for granted

Nili Block’s first Combat Sambo competition in 2024 vs Croatia.

WATCH: IDF foils terror plots in West Bank, destroys Hamas tunnels in Gaza

One of the Hamas tunnels was approximately one kilometer long, the IDF said, and it contained several living quarters as well as explosive devices. 

Katsrin Emergency Squad members take part in a training exercise simulating a terrorist infiltration in the city’s industrial zone, in Katsrin, Golan Heights, November 2, 2025.

Israeli FM Sa'ar honors fallen IDF soldiers, thanks Trump for Board of Peace

"As I stand here," Sa'ar said, "I recall the 925 brave soldiers that gave their lives in a war against pure evil: Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah. These are the best people."

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar attends the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026.

French tourists attack, attempt to rob Israelis in Thailand for speaking Hebrew - report

French tourists reportedly chased them into the restroom, forced the door open, and demanded they turn over the contents of their pockets.

Bangkok, Thailand.

Teenage girl targeted by repeat sex offender at Bat Yam beach despite IPS 'surveillance'

The man has been recently arrested by the "Tzur" unit three times for violating the terms of his freedom under supervision and contacting minors. 

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) A military helicopter conducting a rescue operation off the Bat Yam coastline in central Israel, May 16, 2025.