Gaza-Israel

Backlash grows over Israeli character in R.F. Kuang’s upcoming novel 'Taipei Story'

Author R.F. Kuang is facing backlash after a leaked excerpt from her new novel included an Israeli character, prompting criticism and calls for a boycott.

R.F. Kuang attends the Girls Write Now Awards 2024 at DVF Studio on Oct. 10, 2024, in New York City.
An illustrative image of a silhouette over the backdrop of the Hamas flag.

Israeli court uncovers covert Hamas funding network, key figures sentenced

  A Palestinian fighter from the armed wing of Hamas takes part in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2014 war with Israel, near the border in the central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2023.

IDF discusses disarming Hamas, opening Rafah Border Crossing: What’s next?

A truck carries aid for Palestinians, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, October 21, 2025.

IDF suggests limiting humanitarian aid trucks entering Gaza as part of deal's Phase II


An endless challenge in Gaza, from Nasser Hospital to Gaza City - analysis

Hamas's repeated reoccupation of areas previously cleared by the IDF has led to a seemingly endless cycle of war, including the bombing of a Khan Yunis hospital.

Palestinians and Hamas terrorists celebrate in Khan Younis

Irish president Higgins calls for a UN military intervention in Gaza

According to Higgins, the UN General Assembly should establish “a force to be put together to guarantee humanitarian access" even if the Security Council vetoes the initiative.

Irish President Michael D. Higgins before a soccer match.

Gantz calls on party heads to form new gov't, Two bodies found inside a burned-down car

Irish president calls for a UN military intervention in Gaza • Lt. Ori Gerlic killed in operational explosive accident in southern Gaza Strip • Security cabinet to meet on Tuesday

Two bodies found inside a burned-down car.

Israel at War day 686: What's happening in Gaza, Yemen?

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in s. Lebanon • Security forces arrest suspect in West Bank shooting • Security forces arrest suspect in West Bank shooting

Hostage families demonstrate in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence, August 22, 2025.

Can Israel's loss of bipartisan support be repaired? - opinion

The pro-Israel core in each party is shrinking – faster among Democrats but among Republicans too, particularly those under the age of 50.

 U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives members attend a joint session of Congress to certify Donald Trump's election, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. January 6, 2025.

Defense minister, IDF chief rift over IDF reshuffle, Ron Dermer seeking retirement per reports

'Post' speaks with US-Hamas mediator • Macron slams Netanyahu's Gaza plan • Israel, US oppose UNIFIL renewal

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

IDF kills Al Jazeera journalist, Australia to recognize Palestinian state in the coming days

Netanyahu's post-war Gaza plan sparks right-wing outrage • RZP source: Smotrich to send Israel to elections over Gaza plan • Hostage families threaten economic shutdown

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, January 2024.

Annex the Gaza Strip to truly hit Hamas where it hurts – opinion

We have nothing to lose and so much more to gain if Israel moves ahead and annexes the Gaza Strip.

An IDF soldier operates in Beit Hanun, Gaza Strip, August 7, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: Gaza operation plans, Israel strikes Hezbollah

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

IDF soldiers operating

Israel must prevent Hamas from achieving 'victory' through the destruction of its people - opinion

The current conflict, however, reveals a stark and disturbing shift in Hamas’s concept of shahada (martyrdom) to one that is forced upon the Gazan population.

Palestinians gather to receive food from a charity kitchen in Gaza City last month. Hamas simultaneously claims victory over Israel while alleging that its own people are facing genocide, says the writer.