TOBIAS HOLCMAN

Tobias Holcman is a writer and editor on The Jerusalem Post breaking news desk. He is an Argentinian journalist with a degree in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Palermo, Buenos Aires. In 2023, he moved to Israel and volunteered for the military service, which he completed in 2025.

The damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.

EU condemns West Bank settler attacks targeting diplomats, Palestinians during olive harvest

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu visits supporters in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026

'You are the real target': Netanyahu warns Iran developing ICBMs, nuclear weapons to target US

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.

Netanyahu warns of 'campaign to smear Israel' after European diplomats attacked in West Bank


Dollar-shekel exchange rate reaches NIS 3.1 for first time since April's strengthening round

The shekel reported a 1% rise during the last 24 hours, according to data by the Bank of Israel, reaching its highest point since April.

New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration.

Investing in Israel's immigrants: New VC firm offers olim up to $500k. in funding for startups

Aliyah Ventures emerged from stealth with the objective of funding projects by new immigrants in Israel, targeting a portfolio of 30-40 companies.

Welcoming new olim to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport, September 14, 2026.

Israel-US commercial relations strengthen after 80 organizations sign MoU to improve bilateral ties

The new initiative followed a summit organized by the Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA) and aims to improve economic and commercial cooperation between Israel and the US.

Pictures from the MIBA event announcing the US-Israel Innovation Exchange (USIIE).

LinkedIn unveils ranking of best Israeli startups of 2026, with cybersecurity, AI firms leading

The ranking included 15 Israeli companies with at least 30 employees and that were founded no more than seven years ago, LinkedIn explained.

LinkedIn logo (illustrative).

IDF: Hamas using northern Gaza hospital as operational center, medical staff as human shields

The Israeli military said footage released from Kamal Adwan Hospital on Sunday shows Hamas is still exploiting the presence of patients, medical staff, and civilians as human shields.

 Palestinians view the damage after Israeli forces withdrew from the area around Kamal Adwan hospital, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, in Jabalya, in the northern Gaza Strip October 26, 2024.

HOT Mobile sold to Delek Israel, Keystone, Leumi Partners in NIS 1.88b. deal, group says

“The company is now being sold at its peak, and I am confident that the new owners will maintain the service standards and nationwide coverage," said Tal Granot, CEO of the HOT Group.

An illustration showing the logos of Pelephone and Hot Mobile displayed on a Pelephone screen in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025.

Two out of three 2026 Nobel Medicine laureates were recognized with Technion's Harvey Prize in 2016

Prof. Deisseroth of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Prof. Hegemann of Humboldt University of Berlin were awarded the Harvey Prize in 2016 and received the Nobel in 2026.

Technion's 2016 edition of the Harvey Prize. Both professor would later be awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine.

'$10b. industry in Mediterranean': Israel ranks among gaming powerhouses, industry report reveals

The report highlighted by GamesBeat and Xsolla highlighted Israel's potential, citing its innovation environment and the more than 140 companies in the country from the gaming industry.

Online Gaming.

Netanyahu: 'Britain still an ally of Israel,' even if gov't 'appeases our enemies, attacks us'

"When they appease our common enemies and attack us, it doesn't say much," Netanyahu said about the current relationship with the UK government during an interview with The Daily Mail.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of a possible attack during the 2026 election.

Israeli airline stocks surge nearly 9% following flydubai hijacking incident

Israir also reported severe loss of value in its stock over the last month, falling from NIS 1.60 on September 9 to NIS 1.44 reported on Tuesday, just before the recent jump registered on Wednesday.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.