Sam Halpern

Sam is a breaking news desk manager at The Jerusalem Post where he has worked since June 2023. He is a James Madison University alumnus where he graduated cum-laude with a degree in English and minors in Creative Writing and Environmental Studies.


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Sudthisak Rinthalak identified as deceased hostage returned to Israel, PMO confirms

Red Cross vehicles transport the bodies of deceased hostages who had been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, after they were handed over by Hamas militants as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, October 14, 2025.

Findings transferred by Hamas from Gaza not connected to hostages, PMO confirms

Magen David Adom on the scene where two young men were attacked and mildly wounded near the Israeli settlement of Ateret in the West Bank on Tuesday December 2nd, 2025.

Two soldiers lightly wounded in West Bank terror stabbing attack, assailant killed by IDF


All Palestinian fugitive murderers in West Bank locked up or killed

“I don’t recall the last time we were in a situation where all the fugitive murderers had been either arrested or eliminated,” IDF Central Command chief Avi Bluth said.

Israeli soldiers patrol the streets of Tubas in the West Bank during a military operation on November 26, 2025.

Israeli forces locate terror infrastructure, confiscate funds in northern West Bank operation

During the operation, forces performed searches in dozens of structures and questioned suspects in the area.

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

Iran's Larijani urges direct conflict with Israel after IDF strike kills Hezbollah's Tabatabai

“I extend my deepest condolences to His Eminence the Secretary-General of Hezbollah and to the mujahideen in its ranks for this blessed martyrdom,” Larijani wrote.

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, arrives in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 27, 2025, to attend a memorial service for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Pro-Palestinian protesters plan demonstration outside London synagogue, raising fears for UK Jews

“Jewish life has to be allowed to continue in this country without British Jews feeling under threat,” United Synagogue stated.

Police stand by as anti-Israel protestors gather outside a London synagogue. November 23, 2025.

New Gaza militia declares war on Hamas: 'Your dirty shoes are more honorable' - report

'Whoever says ‘no’ to Hamas is a hero. It’s those traitors that need to be dealt with,” Nasira said.

Shawqi Abu Nasira addressing his militia men in Khan Yunis, Gaza. November, 2025.

Hamas warns Witkoff, threatens 'ceasefire is over' after IDF thwarts Yellow Line breaches - report

"The agreement is over and [Hamas] is ready to fight," sources told Saudi state-owned Al Arabiya, adding that the ceasefire must be mutual and that "Gaza will not become another Lebanon."

Hamas terrorists escort Red Cross members towards an area within the Yellow Line to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire. Gaza City November 20, 2025.

IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers and sites in Lebanon, killing two operatives

Residents of northern Israel were informed on Saturday afternoon that the sounds of explosions they may hear are the result of the IDF carrying out a wave of strikes on southern Lebanon.

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Al-Mahmoudieh on November 22, 2025.

Barstool's Dave Portnoy: Antisemitism is ‘every day now,’ becoming for more prevalent

“Occasionally, you get a ‘k*ke’ or ‘Jew’ or whatever. It's every day now,” Portnoy said.

Dave Portnoy visits the Megyn Kelly show at SiriusXM Studios on May 01, 2025 in New York City.

IDF begins re-enforcing Gaza ceasefire after striking Hamas in response to violations

The IDF's strikes came after two Israeli soldiers were killed in a reported incident with Hamas terrorists in the southern city of Rafah.

Smoke billows following an Israeli strike that targeted a building in the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip on October 19, 2025.

Israel identifies remains of slain hostages Inbar Hayman, Muhammad al-Atarash

"The Government of Israel shares in the deep sorrow of the families of Hayman and al-Atarash and all the families of the fallen abductees," the PMO stated.

Inbar Hayman and Muhammad al-Atarash