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.


 Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei seen on the backdrop of the pre-revolution flag of Iran (illustrative)

'A woman is like a flower': Khamenei defends Iran’s treatment of women as critics cite Mahsa Amini

 A vessel said to be Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged Eternity C sinks in a footage released by Yemen's Houthis, in the Red Sea, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 9, 2025

Houthis release crew of Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C struck in Red Sea

The Jerusalem Post's Yonah Jeremy Bob visits Holzdorf Air Force base in Germany, December 3, 2025.

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the nation after Israel killed Hezbollah's second-in-command and military commander, Ali Tabatabai, in Beirut. November 23, 2025.

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.

IDF soldiers operate during an Israeli raid in Tammun near Tubas in the West Bank, November 4, 2025

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.

NO NEED to stand – just lower yourself onto a burnt umber couch.

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.

People protest calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, near the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, August 9, 2025.

'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.

Rain at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City.

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.

Turkish charities operating in the southern Gaza Strip, October 23, 2025

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.

An Israeli forces' Humvee moves in southern Israel along the border with the Gaza Strip on January 25, 2024.

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.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

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.

 Life in Manara.

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. 

‘HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all!’ Chef Moshe Basson outside his restaurant, The Eucalyptus.