Palestine

Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'

Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.

|ByJAMES GENN
Conductor Zubin Mehta attends the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Duet Gala at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California; illustrative.
A pro-Palestinian activist holds a sign during the "Autonomous Noise Demonstration for Gaza" near supporters of Israel holding Israeli flags (R) outside the hotel of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York City on September 25, 2025.

Betar to 'Post': NY order a 'chilling decision' that should 'terrify' Zionists and Jews - exclusive

Torossian said the "whole idea that we targeted random Palestinians and Muslims [is wrong]," adding "what they are saying is you can't counter people who attack synagogues."

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Israeli-Palestinian peace is just one election away – and it could happen in 2026 - opinion

In 2026, the State of Israel will go to elections to elect a new government. In 2026, the Palestinians will also go to elections to elect a new government.

|ByGERSHON BASKIN
An illustrative image of Palestinian and Israeli flags behind barbed wire.

Why Washington’s Gaza strategy ignores the facts on the ground - opinion

Despite talk of stabilization, Hamas remains entrenched and armed, raising urgent questions about what a “Phase Two” can realistically be achieved.

|ByERIC R. MANDEL

Israel can no longer avoid the coexistence debate - opinion

As Arab Israeli violence rises, Israel must balance its safety with coexistence.

JANUARY 11, 2026ByCOOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
Israeli police tape.

US capture exposes Palestinian Authority’s hidden support for Venezuelan dictator Maduro - opinion

The Palestinian Authority has long supported Venezuela’s Maduro while keeping ties hidden from the US.

JANUARY 9, 2026ByITAMAR MARCUS
Maduro supporters burn a US flag during a gathering near Miraflores Palace after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in the early hours, in Caracas, Jan. 3.

Chinese envoy visited Sa'ar in Israel, Abbas in Ramallah this week, ministry says

Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, was in Israel from Tuesday to Thursday and held talks with Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

JANUARY 9, 2026ByREUTERS, SHOSHANA BAKER
Chinese and Israeli flags are seen on a table during a signing ceremony in Tel Aviv, 2014

Aliyah event protest is the first real test for Mamdani administration - analysis

This demonstration will not only be the first major pro-Palestinian protest in NYC since Mamdani took office, but also follows a similar protest in November that shocked NYC.

JANUARY 7, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Zohran Mamdani looks on at Old City Hall Staion on the day he is sworn in as mayor of New York City, New York, US, Thursday, Jan 1st 2026.

Ousting Hamas is not enough: New reality of Gaza must change - opinion

The new reality of Gaza has to change. It is not enough for Hamas to no longer control Gaza.

JANUARY 7, 2026ByGERSHON BASKIN
Palestinians walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in the northern Gaza Strip, January 6, 2026.

Gideon Sa’ar in Somaliland, Palestinian embassy in London - January 6, 2026

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JANUARY 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Illustrative image of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

WATCH: 'Palestine on British soil': Palestinian embassy in London officially inaugurated

"Today, the Palestinian community in Britain has a home away from home - a piece of Palestine on British soil," said Ambassador Husam Zomlot.

JANUARY 5, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER, MICHAEL STARR
Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian mission to the United Kingdom, gestures during a ceremony after Britain announced on Sunday its recognition of a Palestinian state at the mission's headquarters in London, Britain, September 22, 2025.

Jordan is the Palestinian state the world refuses to see - opinion

The world clings to the idea of a Palestinian state, but Jordan is already the Palestinian state in every sense except its name.

JANUARY 4, 2026ByREUVEN BERKO 
Demonstrators take part in a pro-Palestine march in Berlin January 10, 2009. More that 6000 people shouted anti-Israel slogans to protest against the air strikes and the military action in the Gaza Strip, police said on Saturday

How orthodoxy is redefining modern Zionism - opinion

Zionism thrived on diversity, but rising orthodoxy risks shrinking the movement and alienating Jews with differing views on religion and policy.

JANUARY 3, 2026ByURI PILICHOWSKI
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Tis the season to flog Israel - opinion

Western media blame Israel for the decline in Christianity, ignoring the real threat, which is radical Islamic persecution.

JANUARY 3, 2026ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
People attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the New Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, on December 14, 2025.

Israel strips planning powers for Tomb of Patriarchs from Hebron

The powers were withdrawn and transferred to the Administration following the rejection of a planned roofing project by the municipality and the Muslim Waqf.

DECEMBER 31, 2025ByTZVI JASPER
JEWS STAND at the Abraham’s tomb monument in the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.