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The temporary shutdown of Israel’s main international gateway at the start of the week led to the cancellation of flights for immigrants who had been scheduled to land between March 1 and March 7.

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

Why some societies get stronger under stress is shown in Sderot, where it has seen growth following the tragedies of the October 7 massacre.

The path from Kyiv to Gaza is not a straight line, but a series of butterfly wings that destabilized a fragile global system until it reached its breaking point.

The entry of Indian blue-collar labor into the construction segment marks a structural shift in how Israel sources labor, manages risk, and builds resilience in an era of chronic insecurity.

Damascus’s plan for Sweida could reshape Israel’s northern frontier.

In response to Alex Sternberg: The heart of Israel’s death penalty bill.

Sderot shows how investing in children and community turns resilience into long-term economic growth and social strength.

Iran’s opposition struggles to unite as minority rights remain unresolved.

Operation Roaring Lion is not another military strike or another round in an endless cycle: It is a moment of strategic recalibration.

The Iranian regime, since Khomeini’s revolutionary takeover in 1979, has been portrayed as a global threat with profound dimensions for five decades.

Despite its existential stake, Israel has no coherent political strategy for increasing the likelihood of regime change.

Donald Trump’s Iran war, Operation Epic Fury, is absolutely and fantastically righteous, as is Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion. Today, both the Persian and Jewish people celebrate a Purim miracle.

After years of failed diplomacy, Trump turns to military pressure as Iran continues its nuclear and ballistic missile program while stirring up regional provocations.

Freedom is not given; it’s taken. Iranians must act boldly to decide their nation’s path.

Why real leadership demands results and not just soundbites in a time of rising antisemitism.

This attack marked Hezbollah's first action against Israel's northern regions since 2024, officially joining the conflict alongside Iran.

Arab states in the Gulf, all close US allies, have come under Iranian drone and missile attack since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Saturday.

The IDF's precision strikes were carried out in retaliation after Hezbollah launched several projectiles towards northern Israel overnight.

Kuwait's Defense Ministry confirmed later in the morning that several American warplanes had crashed in Kuwaiti territory, but that the crews had survived. 

War risk cover will be excluded in Iranian waters, as well as the Gulf and adjacent waters, according to the notices.

New coalitions seek to bridge divides between groups inside and outside Iran while preparing for a potential transition

According to the Spanish sports outlet, Iran is set to participate in the tournament, which will be co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Odds moved sharply as rumors of his death circulated and analysts drew attention to a wave of wagers placed on his ouster both right before the attacks, as well as in January.

Gulf states have been suffering the consequences of the US-Israel war against Iran, after missiles have fallen on foreign territories.

Oil prices jumped, while traditional safe havens rose, with gold climbing roughly 2% and bond prices rallying, sending the US 10-year Treasury yield briefly to an 11‑month low.

The Ras Tanura complex houses one of the Middle East's largest refineries with a capacity of 550,000 barrels per day and serves as a critical export terminal for Saudi crude oil.

A source also told The Media Line that IRIB executives and the Political Department had been aware for hours on Saturday that Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, had been killed.

To date, Israel has repeatedly refused to name any nuclear sites it might have struck, despite having named such sites during the June 2025 Operation.

Experts previously told Iran International that CJNG was among the many Iran-linked groups spreading insecurity across Latin America.

"Again they attacked Iran's peaceful, safeguarded nuclear facilities yesterday," Iran's ambassador to the UN nuclear watchdog told reporters at a meeting.

Sayed Yahya Hamidi, who in recent years led Iran's terrorist activities targeting Jews, Western officials, and regime opponents, was killed in the Israeli strike in Tehran.

According to the tradition of the Jews of Persia, after Haman’s downfall, hostility toward the Jews intensified, and Mordechai and Esther left Shushan and wandered north, to the city of Hamadan.

The evacuees entered Azerbaijan between 8 a.m. local time on February 28 and 10 a.m. on March 2, amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, the source said.

After the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani and Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi have issued fatwas calling on Muslims to revenge.

“Trump intends to go all the way with this move,” one senior official said. “He has already marked the target. He wants to replace the regime, and he has no intention of taking his foot off the gas."

According to sources familiar with the details who spoke to The Jerusalem Post, Iran is attempting to protect what it can, reinforce facilities, and remove equipment where possible.

Israel had warned Hezbollah not to get involved; however, rockets were fired at Jerusalem overnight between Sunday and Monday.

Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Sarit Zehavi discusses Hezbollah's weakened but still dangerous capabilities and Israel's efforts to curb its growth.

"We're hitting them surgically, overwhelmingly and unapologetically," Hegseth said during a press conference at the Pentagon.

Israel must truly bludgeon the full spectrum and supply line of all elements that can be used to make ballistic missiles, with that issue the only true measuring stick for success in the conflict.

The US may have struck Isfahan, where IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said Iran's 60% enriched uranium may be stored.

The current fighting marks the latest episode of escalation between the two Muslim states after weeks of escalating tensions and is their most significant conflict since 2021.

Arab states in the Gulf, all close US allies, have come under Iranian drone and missile attack since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Saturday.

As the Israel-Iran war intensifies, experts explain the key differences between now and June's conflict, highlighting changes in military tactics and regional stability.

At a February gala attended by about 7,000 staff, workers were timed to count piles of cash on stage, with one reportedly pocketing 100,000 yuan in a single run

Israel’s chief rabbis urged controlled alcohol consumption, while the IDF Military Rabbinate ordered a complete ban on wine and other alcoholic beverages for soldiers.

Most people of non-African ancestry carry about 2% Neanderthal DNA, and researchers report a mirror image pattern with more human DNA on the Neanderthal X chromosome.

Antioxidants protect cells from cumulative damage and may reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and inflammatory conditions over time.

A large-scale study found that rich mental engagement throughout life is associated with a significant delay in the onset of Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment in older age.

With all the protein craze and shorter meal times – many choose yogurts, dairy desserts, cheeses, and other dairy products to nourish themselves. But is too much dangerous?

Psychological buffer against wartime exhaustion for teachers revealed in new research.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem study reveals distinct adult-use patterns of electronic cigarettes in the US and Israel.

Our body is in a very high state of arousal during the days of war, so does another cup of coffee calm you down or actually harm you?

The message that brown sugar is healthier than white is very popular, but how much truth is behind it? Studies found the answer – and the advantage of brown sugar is different from what you thought.

A comprehensive study that included tens of millions of people found a link between prolonged exposure to environmental pollution and brain processes associated with cognitive decline in older age.

We function and display impressive resilience, but behind the collective armor a quiet emotional burden is piling up that may erupt precisely when the quiet returns.

The OpenAI-powered assistant analyzes drive-thru conversations for courtesy phrases to coach staff and assigns a location 'friendliness score.'

In 86% to 95% of scenarios the models escalated, in 95% both parties threatened nuclear strikes, and no model chose 'harmony or withdrawal'.

Smotrich admits that the fiscal deficit will now be more than 3.9% of GDP, the target in the proposed 2026 budget.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer additionally said that his country has accepted a US request to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missiles in storage depots or launchers.

Three US officials familiar with US intelligence said there is serious skepticism that Iran's battered opposition can topple the theocratic, authoritarian governing system.

Greece is preparing to send two frigates and two fighter jets to protect Cyprus, following the drone intrusions, a Greek defense ministry official said on Monday. 

"They hate Westerners, and that's what it's all about. You say there's great Muslims out there, well I'm sorry, how can you tell me there are good Muslims?" Hanson said in an interview with Sky News.

Merz will be the first European leader to meet Trump since the start of the operation, which has blocked one of the world's key oil shipping lanes and thrown global air transport into chaos.

As US politicians and protesters roundly condemned the nation’s major attack on Iran, New Yorkers of Iranian-descent expressed a mix of joy and trepidation after Ayatollah Khamenei was killed.

In a series of calls with the leaders of the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar, Putin criticized the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which the Kremlin described as "unprovoked aggression."

The move comes amid rising security concerns in Europe amid doubts about the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella under President Donald Trump.

Speaking on Monday, Trump said he “didn’t care about polling,” argued that leaders sometimes must act without clear public backing, and claimed the operation was “way ahead of schedule.”

The dramatic development unfolded as concerns over the security situation escalated, with team members instructed to halt participation and depart Tashkent immediately.

The local municipality said scans were taking place for further casualties within the wreckage caused by the missile, which said to have destroyed several homes in the area.

Steph Graber said she had been sheltering elsewhere but had “FOMO” about not being with her friends, so she switched over to a public shelter in the brief lull between sirens.

The photographs, dating from the 1920s through the 1950s, captured the vitality and communal creativity that defined the holiday during the British Mandate period and the early years of Israel.

Hapoel Tel Aviv finally snapped its five-game losing streak, while Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded an important win that will keep it in the postseason race as their respective campaigns head into March.

The airline said it is prioritizing passengers whose flights were canceled and that rescue flights for El Al and Sun d’Or customers will be operated at no additional cost.

IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin: Israeli military ordered evacuation of 50 southern Lebanese villages • Sources to 'Post': IDF not satisfied with initial retaliation

The Israeli military emphasized that the situation is dynamic and could evolve depending on threats from Iran and Hezbollah, as well as whether Yemen's Houthis get involved.

“In these pressing times, today’s hearing was canceled,” the court wrote. “But the need to enforce the obligation of military enlistment is steadily increasing.” 

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Kfar Blum continues to offer diverse artistic programs alongside sumptuous culinary experiences.

Israel, the US, and other countries have worked on this technology. However, recent advances in technology have enabled lasers to finally become more practical for military uses.

Dozens of volunteers are assisting with debris removal, home repairs, guarding agricultural communities, and supporting residents as an organization calls for public to join volunteer missions.

Tehran may either fracture under combined pressure or endure in a weakened state, stripped of key deterrent capabilities for years

Among the 600 targets struck has included destroying 150 ballistic missiles, dozens of missile launchers, 200 air defense targets, and 20 Iranian leadership targets.

Hundreds of thousands were forced to evacuate during Israel’s 2024 conflict with Hezbollah, as the area came under continuous rocket fire, and the area has not recovered from the damage.

“The day is near when the Iranian people will be able to throw off the yoke of tyranny. This is a struggle for humanity,” Netanyahu said.

"We will continue to insist that Hezbollah be disarmed - this is a demand we will not relinquish. The IDF will not conclude the campaign before the threat from Lebanon is eliminated," Zamir said.

The IDF, together with the Shin Bet, Border Police, and Israel Police, carried out the arrests as the IDF began to mobilize a broad number of reservists across all sectors of the West Bank.

Police seek a ban on contact with Netanyahu and the PMO and a travel ban, as Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court President Judge Menahem Mizrahi set a hearing for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

They could be a gambler with incredible luck, or someone enacting a form of political insider trading.

The security guidelines restricting social gatherings, non-essential workplace activity, and closure of schools until at least Saturday at 8:00 p.m., HFC announced.

The committee approved the extension of the emergency declaration during an operational intelligence briefing on Operation Roaring Lion, confirming preparations for a "prolonged campaign."

Approximately 30 female aircrew members, including pilots and navigators, are participating in the strikes on Iran, the military announced.

NIS 2,000 will be provided initially to each resident whose home was damaged and declared unfit for habitation, with residents additionally evacuated to a government-funded hotel.

Israel y Estados Unidos golpearon a Teherán y al oeste de Irán el sábado 28 de febrero, con el objetivo de frenar los lanzamientos de misiles balísticos hacia Israel.

Ahmadinejad se desempeñó como presidente de Irán desde 2005 hasta 2013.

Un ex comandante de alto rango del Comando Cibernético de Estados Unidos dijo que el país estaba contactando a altos funcionarios dentro del régimen, la IRGC y las fuerzas de seguridad.

El primer ministro británico, Keir Starmer, además dijo que su país ha aceptado una solicitud de Estados Unidos para utilizar bases británicas en ataques defensivos contra misiles iraníes almacenados

El portavoz del FDI dijo el lunes que todavía era posible que las FDI invadieran el sur de Líbano en respuesta a los ataques con cohetes de Hezbolá durante la noche.

Tres soldados estadounidenses fueron asesinados y otros cinco resultaron heridos en la operación en curso Furia Épica, confirmó el Comando Central de EE. UU. el domingo.

El domingo por la noche, dos complejos de la Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) en Teherán fueron atacados por aviones de combate, dejando varios empleados muertos o heridos.

Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel realizaron ataques de precisión en represalia después de que Hezbolá lanzara varios proyectiles hacia el norte de Israel durante la noche.

El Ministerio de Defensa de Kuwait confirmó más tarde en la mañana que varios aviones de guerra estadounidenses se estrellaron en territorio kuwaití, pero que las tripulaciones habían sobrevivido.

El Comando del Frente Interno de las FDI dijo el lunes que había una inclinación hacia la reapertura del Aeropuerto Ben-Gurion y del espacio aéreo israelí a última hora del lunes por la noche.

The findings published early Monday by the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland constitute the first attempt to document antisemitic incidents in Ireland.

The exhibition will run through May 3 and conclude with a public poster presentation by students from Colby College.

Samidoun condemned the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, while SJP called on chapters to mobilize to "defend Iran’s sovereignty, and break the zionist war machine."

UCL's Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Society, which purports to explore the teachings of Islam as taught by the Prophet and his household, posted its "condolences" on Khamenei's "martyrdom."

Apple is pushing forward a range of wearable AI devices that will connect cameras, sensors, and a smarter voice assistant. Is this the next step after the era of the Apple Watch? Let’s sort it out.

After dozens of vacuums, I thought nothing could rival Dyson. Then Shark arrived and proved you can clean carpets and cat fur effortlessly, without constant brush changes.

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

Tesla unveiled a cheaper, less-equipped Cybertruck, priced slightly above the Model Y Performance and 30% below the previous base model. Can sales recover?

Reports from China reveal that the smartphone manufacturer vivo is about to join the exclusive club of devices with extraordinary battery capacity, using advanced silicon-carbon technology.

Israel’s growing protein drinks market now adds creatine – a popular sports nutrition ingredient – introduced for the first time in a ready-to-consume beverage.

Make room in the fridge, and get ready to froth: The new drinks from Alpro.

The announcement, published on social media channels, is a clear declaration of intent to expand the conflict into the cyber domain.

A case for Kurdish, Baloch, and Ahwazi autonomy - and the no-fly zone that makes it possible.