MIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Miriam Sela-Eitam is a Breaking News Desk Editor and Writer at The Jerusalem Post , specializing in archaeology. She grew up in southern Israel and holds a degree in English literature and communications from Bar-Ilan University. In her spare time, she can be found reading, solving Sudoku, or spending time with her chinchilla, Lucy.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor receive the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

Culture Minister calls to revoke citizenships of NAZA creators for 'act of treason' against Israel

Statues of Roman Emperor Hadrian and his wife, Sabina, found in Kibyra, Turkey, September 11, 2026.

Turkey unearths rare statues of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Empress Sabina in ancient Mediterranean city

IDF soldiers operating as part of Operation Dawn 2.0, published on September 7, 2026.

IDF begins surprise exercise testing troops' readiness in West Bank ahead of High Holy Days


Israeli company finds over one million online fraud cases, including fake hostage forum listings

BrandShield also identified 5,878 fake or suspicious domains involving the luxury Swiss watch brand Omega SA, alongside 5,134 linked to NIKE, 4,987 to Labubu, and 4,041 to Apple’s iPhone.

Hacker stealing money

Bronze Age hoard, Egyptian diamonds: String of museum heists throughout August shake Europe

The Treasure of Villena is a a collection of Bronze Age artifacts found in 1963 • The necklance once belonged to Queen Nazli of Egypt and is adorned with 673 diamonds

The Treasure of Villena.

Katz threatens 'all-out war' on PA over West Bank 'October 7-style attack' terror threat to Israel

Defense minister says Israel will launch 'all-out war' against senior PA officials, terror infrastructure if an October 7-style attack is planned • Statement follows stabbing attack near Kusra

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen in the Knesset plenum, December 16, 2024

Israeli seriously wounded in West Bank stabbing attack, IDF kills terrorist after hour-long manhunt

According to KAN News, the terrorist's phone fell from his pocket while fleeing the scene and has been identified as an individual known to the security establishment.

Israel Police responding to the scene of the terror attack at Maoz Yehuda Farm near Kusra in the West Bank, September 7, 2026.

IDF, police drills continue for second day as forces train in Eilat for October 7-like attack

The aim of the exercise is to improve the division’s capabilities and readiness in the face of a large-scale October 7-style surprise attack, based on the lessons drawn from the massacre.

Israel Police and IDF readiness drills continue as part of Operations Advancing the Wall and Southern Wind to prepare in case of future Octover 7-style attacks, September 7, 2026.

At least 120 Roman-era inscriptions, worship to unknown goddess identified inside Spanish cave

“Preliminary results indicate that Cova Dones was a cave-sanctuary frequented by women, since several female names appear among the inscriptions documented so far,” explained the team.

Members of the research team during the documentation and analysis work, September 4, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet dismantle Hamas terror cell, weapons cache during West Bank counterterrorism op.

During questioning, one of the terrorists revealed the location of a weapons cache, containing an M16 rifle and a large quantity of explosives.

IDF soldiers in the West Bank.

Police launch investigation into swastikas graffitied during break-in at Pardes Hanna-Karkur school

Several swastikas were graffitied across the windows and tables of an art classroom at the school, in addition to other destruction of property caused in the room.

Swastikas graffitied in art room destroyed during break-in at Pardes Hanna-Karkur school, September 6, 2026.

Police locate stolen IDF shoulder-fired missile, 10 flash grenades during two ops. in Galilee

Since the start of 2026, police have seized over 610 deadly weapons and arrested countless suspects in the fight against violent crime.

MATADOR-style shoulder missile seized by Israel Police and IDF in northern Israel, September 6, 2026.

Dawn 2.0: IDF chief launches exercise testing military readiness ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary

According to the IDF, increased movement of military forces, including aircraft, will be noticeable throughout the country, though it affirmed there is no concern about a security incident.

IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank; illustrative.