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.
Germany’s Merz: I believe we are witnessing final days, weeks of Iran’s regime
Footage shows bodies of hundreds of slain Iranian protesters piled up at forensic center - HRANA
UN Secretary-General Guterres 'shocked' by Iran regime's violence against protesters
IDF strikes Gaza after terror rocket aimed at Israel falls near hospital
The military noted that it detected the launch coming from Gaza City and that it quickly responded by striking the source of the fire.
Lebanon not doing enough to disarm Hezbollah despite army's 'operational control,' Israel says
The statement reaffirmed the army’s commitment to being the sole actor responsible for maintaining security in Lebanon, with an emphasis on the area south of the Litani River
Iranian protesters 'claiming entire cities,' US House Foreign Affairs Committee says
In a video, protesters can be heard shouting "Marg bar Khamenei," which translates to "Death to Khamenei."
Iran protests: Death toll hits 36, Islamic Republic executes man accused of spying for Israel
Entangled in a decades-long shadow war with Israel, Iran has executed many people it has accused of having links with Israel's intelligence service and facilitating its operations in the country.
Amid Iran protests, India issues travel advisory, warns citizens against travel to Islamic Republic
The travel warning, issued by the South Asian country’s External Affairs Ministry, cited “recent developments” in Iran and noted the advisory was in effect “until further notice.”
IDF to investigate soldier filmed firing into Gaza on New Year’s Eve
“The soldier documented in the video acted contrary to procedures, firing unprofessionally and not following orders,” the IDF stated in response to the 'Post’ 's request for comment.
After warning civilians of strikes, IDF conducts attacks on Hezbollah, Hamas targets in Lebanon
Earlier, the IDF confirmed that it had conducted a strike, killing two Hezbollah terrorists in al-Jumayjimah, southern Lebanon, on Sunday.
IDF destroys Hamas shaft in northern Gaza with loaded 'ready to fire' rocket aimed at Sderot
The military slammed the terror organization for breaching the ceasefire, noting that loading the launcher is a violation of the US-brokered agreement.
Israel commends US operation that led to capture of Venezuela's Maduro
“At this historic moment, Israel stands alongside the freedom-loving Venezuelan people, who have suffered under Maduro’s illegal tyranny,” Sa'ar wrote.
Nicolas Maduro, wife Cilia Flores indicted in New York after US confirms capture in Venezuela
The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump confirmed that morning that Maduro, along with his wife, had been captured as American airstrikes slammed into targets across Venezuela.