SHIR PERETS
Shir Perets is a Breaking News Desk Manager at The Jerusalem Post. She grew up in central Israel and is a graduate of Bar-Ilan University, where she studied English literature and communications.
When she isn’t writing, Shir can be found painting, building Legos, feeding stray cats, or singing along to Taylor Swift.
'A woman is like a flower': Khamenei defends Iran’s treatment of women as critics cite Mahsa Amini
Houthis release crew of Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C struck in Red Sea
Baram to 'Post': Selling Arrow-3 to Germany helps increase IDF missile defense capacity
Preventing terror, protecting Druze: Netanyahu details key conditions for deal with Syria
Netanyahu said Israel’s conditions include defending Israeli communities along its borders, preventing terrorist entrenchment, and protecting Israel’s Druze allies.
West Bank terror weapons dealer arrested near Tulkarm, IDF announces
The suspect, identified by security officials as a key weapons dealer for the Tulkarm-area terrorist network, was transferred to the Shin Bet for interrogation.
AMIT educational network hosts Thanksgiving event at Jerusalem's Inbal Hotel
The Thanksgiving Day program was also aimed at mobilizing increasing numbers of residents and visitors to support education on Israel’s social and geographic periphery.
Hamas, Red Cross continue search for final two hostages in Gaza, PMO confirms
The IDF continues to operate alongside international organizations to locate bodies of slain hostages in areas such as Zeitoun and Shejaia.
'Tis the season: Signs that winter has arrived in Jerusalem
Since the climate isn’t always the best indicator of the season, there are plenty of others that it “‘tis the season,” indeed.
Israel thwarts Turkish-led terror network funneling weapons to West Bank on behalf of Hamas
The suspects were arrested in joint operations with Israel Police, and indictments are expected to be filed in the coming days, the agency said.
IDF amends cause of death of four soldiers killed in September Rafah operation
According to the IDF, the officers were traveling as the lead vehicle in a convoy during offensive operations in Rafah when the explosion occurred.
Arab-Israeli arrested for incitement to terrorism, supporting Hamas
Meryam Halaika, 22, published four Arabic-language posts on Facebook calling for attacks and voicing identification with Hamas, according to the indictment.
Families, newcomers begin rebuilding Kibbutz Manara after devastation on Lebanon border - interview
Rebuilding in Manara, along with Tozeret Haaretz's comprehensive efforts to expand the community and attract new families, reflects a broader trend visible across Israel's periphery.
Inside Moshe Basson’s kitchen: Biblical cuisine comes to life at Jerusalem's Eucalyptus
Basson may be a chef, a folklorist, and a food archaeologist, but above all, he’s someone who reminded me that the best meals aren’t written down. They’re lived.