Tobias Siegal

Tobias Siegal is a journalist and former Breaking News Desk Manager at The Jerusalem Post. He has covered Israeli politics, culture, education, and Diaspora affairs. He holds a B.A. in Linguistics and English Literature from Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Illustrative image of Muhammad Ismail Darwish and Ali Larijani

Senior Hamas officials meet Iran's Larijani in Doha to discuss conditions in Gaza

The three suspects artrested by police in relation to the shooting of the son of former Rahat mayor Ata Abu Madighem, Thursday, February 12, 2026.

'This is policy': Five Arab-Israelis shot dead overnight as crime continues to surge

World Zionist Organization Chair Yaakov Hagoel and Jewish Agency Chair Doron Almog are seen alongside families of the Sydney terror attack victims during a solidarity visit to Australia, February 10, 2026.

'Mutual responsibility': Israel recognizes Bondi casualties as victims of antisemitism


The moments that decide Israel's future are quiet conversations – opinion

The real work for Israel happens in quiet spaces, not in big concert halls or at rallies.

Outgoing AUJS president Alissa Foster  left, and incoming AUJS President Noah Loven, right, seen during a havdalah ceremony during the 2023 Accelerate program in Sydney, August 2023.

Australian elections will not determine Israel's fate, but could divide Jewish community - opinion

With looming elections and the lingering trauma of October 7 — along with a disturbing surge in antisemitism in Australia— it’s becoming harder to find common ground among Jewish voters.

 People queue to vote outside a pre-polling centre in Sydney, Australia, April 29, 2025.

Fighting antisemitism is important, fostering Jewish leadership is crucial - opinion

Australia’s Jewish student union is wrapping up its annual leadership program, which encourages students to lead change in their communities and beyond.

  Participants of the AUJS Leadership Development Program pose for a group photo, January 2025.

COVID: 'Jerusalem's Shabbat' brings Jews together from all over the city

Led by the city’s Youth Authority, the project aims "to provide activities for young families during weekends, close to home and through joint activities for both parents and children."

"SHABBAT IN JERUSALEM" provides interactive activities for children in various parks across the city. (Illustrative)

Creating the next Spotify: Israeli music school teaches programming

Innovation Lab at Rimon School of Music teaches students ‘the language of the industry’s future’

THE RIMON School of Music’s Innovation Lab.

Polish Law preventing restitution of Jewish property passes in Senate

"The law will strongly harm [Israel's] relations with Poland," Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said.

 1st sitting the Polish Senate of the 9th term.

Gantz and Sa'ar to launch official inquiry into Submarine Affair

Considering the fact that "a criminal investigation is already ongoing in this case," Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit will oversee the process

Newly appointed Minister of Justice Gideon Saar with outgoing Minister of Justice Benny Gantz at a ceremony for replacing of minister, held at the Ministry for Justice in Jerusalem on June 14, 2021.

Netanyahu family vacates Balfour after 12 years

Starting Sunday, the residence will be used by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. However, the newly-elected prime minister's family is not expected to move in.

A fake moving truck titled "Crime Minister Movers" on Balfour comes to "Take Bibi home"

IDF to send rescue team to assist in Miami disaster

Nachman Shai to Post en route to Miami: "America can learn from Israeli experience. Unfortunately, we have too much experience with disasters."

Emergency personnel work at the scene of a partial building collapse in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., June 24, 2021.

First-ever Emirati student arrives to study at Israeli university

Mansoor bin Shamekh al-Marzooqi will study for a BA in government at IDC Herzliya • “I chose to come to study in Israel out of a strong desire to contribute to the advancement of peace"

Jonathan Davis, Head of the Raphael Recanati International School, Prof. Uriel Reichman, President and Founder, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Israel, H.E Mohamed Al Khaja and student Mansoor Bin Shamekh al-Marzooqi.