TZVI JASPER

Tzvi Jasper is a Breaking News Desk editor and writer at The Jerusalem Post . He holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Communications from Bar-Ilan University. When not working, he enjoys reading and playing tabletop roleplaying games.

A SITUATION assessment marking 1,000 days since Israel entered the war.

IDF marks 1,000 days since beginning of Israel-Hamas war with situation assessment

ISRAEL SECURITY Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini arrives to a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026, as Israel commemorates its fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Shin Bet head David Zini looking to cancel organization's Poland trips - report

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and an Iranian opposition figure, attends a press conference at the House of the 'Bundespressekonferenz' in Berlin, Germany, April 23, 2026.

Crown Prince calls for 'week of action' against Iranian regime during burial of Ali Khamenei


Kanye West performs in Tampa despite protests of antisemitism, petition from Sen. Rick Scott

"There’s no place for antisemitism in Florida, especially at the expense of the taxpayer," a petition circulated by Scott read.

US rapper and producer Kanye West gestures upon arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on July 11, 2025.

Israeli politicians lash out after Netanyahu announces intention of 'broad national government'

During the press conference, Netanyahu condemned unnamed forces which "want to cause a rift in the people, want to aggravate and deepen the misunderstandings and disagreements and rifts within us."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, June 3, 2026.

Police documents about Nova music festival deleted from computer system - report

The deletion took place sometime during January 2024, and it is unknown who removed the files and whether copies of them still exist.

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

Quds force commander demands Israel leave Lebanon as Iran's deputy FM threatens Italy, Romania

"You Zionists must leave all of Lebanon. This land is the arena of resistance and steadfastness, not a playground for occupiers," he demanded in a social media post.

 BRIGADIER-GENERAL Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force.

IDF helicopter carrying Herzog makes emergency landing after hitting bird, none injured

The helicopter safely landed at the Palmachim air force base, and Herzog was able to take off again in a replacement helicopter a few minutes later.

A UH-60L YANSHUF from 124 squadron takes part in an Israeli air force air show during the graduation ceremony for soldiers who have completed the IAF Flight Course, at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert, June 29, 2023.

Supermarkets containing drugged baby food barred from selling edible products, cosmetics

According to the Health Ministry, a total of five tainted products were found during the investigation, with three handed over by customers and two found on store shelves.

Baby food at the Rami Levy supermarket in Jerusalem on February 3, 2022.

Taiwan's Jewish community establishes first-ever cemetery in Taipei, buries 74-year-old man

Chabad Taiwan wrote that it was a "significant milestone" for the community in an Instagram post. "Sad but important," the post added.

THE TAIPEI Synagogue.

Zini cancels Shin Bet Pride event, slashes budget for all LGBT programming - report

According to sources, plans for the Shin Bet's Pride Month event were well underway when the organizers were notified of its cancellation, with no clear explanation provided. 

ISRAEL SECURITY Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini arrives to a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026, as Israel commemorates its fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Two more suspects arrested for drone attack plot on White House UFC event

According to the DOJ, William Lee Spartacus Falkner and Jordan W. Rincker were both charged with conspiracy to commit murder for their alleged roles in the plot.

Fireworks explode during UFC Freedom 250, on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC, US, June 15, 2026

Former hostage condemns UN special rapporteur's silence on Hamas's October 7 sexual violence

"Your report speaks about violence against women. Why is there no mention of Hamas?" Gritzewsky demanded from the Special Rapporteur, Reem Alsalem.

Ilana Gritzewsky speaking at the United Nations Security Council, August 27, 2025.