Poland

"The Venice of Poland": The city located on islands that is attracting Israelis

With more than 100 bridges, impressive architecture, a vibrant cultural scene, and relatively affordable prices, Wrocław is becoming an intriguing alternative to the familiar European cities.

The Centennial Hall in Wrocław
Soldiers patrol the street after a drone or similar object struck a residential building according to local authorities, following violations of Polish airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine, in Wyryki-Polod, Poland September 10, 2025.

European Union considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age

US Army soldiers walk in formation during the Sword 26 exercise, approaching a MEDEVAC vehicle as NATO forces demonstrate innovation in battlefield casualty evacuation using drones and medical tech in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, May 11, 2026.

Russia says sending more US forces to Poland could lead to 'qualitative escalation'

Siddur from 1934, found hidden under the floorboards of an attic in what used to be Bedzin's Jewish Ghetto, May 27, 2026.

Star of David band, siddur found under attic floorboards in building from Bedzin's Jewish Ghetto


World responds slowly as US, Israeli attack on Iran unfolds

The exception was Australia's prime minister, while the X accounts of British, French, Italian, and German leaders had not been updated for hours by the time of publication.

Vehicles line up during a traffic block, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026.

Hamas, Iran helping Russia send migrants to Europe via tunnels, US military historian says - report

Dr. Lynette Nusbacher, an American military historian, told The Telegraph that she deemed it “plausible” that Iranian-backed groups, including Hezbollah, are behind the construction of the tunnels.

A tunnel used by migrants to cross from Belarus into Poland, according to authorities, is seen near Narewka, Poland, in this handout photo released by the Polish Border Guard on December 12, 2025.

Poland’s Jewish museum director returns, seven years after being pushed out by nationalist politics

Dariusz Stola steered the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw from its founding in 2014 to become a breakthrough in Poland’s recognition of its extinguished Jewish past. 

Dariusz Stola receives the appointment as the Museum of the History of Polish Jews' director from Marta Cienkowska, the Polish minister of culture and national heritage, in February 2026.

Countries issue Middle East travel advisories amid rising US-Iran tensions

The advisories range from warnings to diplomatic evacuations, with Dutch airline KLM announcing on Wednesday that it is suspending all flights to Tel Aviv as of March 1.

In this handout photo obtained from the US Defence Department, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sail in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 6, 2026.

Documentary about Jews murdered after Nazi occupation threatened with ban in Poland

The Jews at the heart of Among Neighbors, from California-based filmmaker Yoav Potash, died six months after the end of Nazi occupation.

PELAGIA RADECKA, featured in "Among Neighbors," witnessed the postwar murder of five Jews as a 15-year-old girl.

Five European military powers plan drone defense program amid concerns of US commitment to NATO

They are meeting as European leaders work to boost defense capabilities amid increased European doubts about Washington's commitment to protect the continent through the NATO alliance.

Helsing company presents the new air combat system CA-1 Europa in Tussenhausen

Polish PM tells citizens to evacuate Iran, Bennett slams Carlson

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

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attends a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (not pictured), amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 5, 2026.

Poles should leave Iran immediately, evacuation may be impossible in matter of hours, PM Tusk warns

"Please leave Iran immediately... and do not go to this country under any circumstances," Tusk said.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk gives a press statement at the Munich Residence palace, prior to the traditional dinner on the occasion of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), on February 14, 2026 in Munich, southern Germany.

Tel Aviv nightlife to a rooftop proposal: A modern love story

A backgammon lesson in a Tel Aviv bar sparked a romance that spanned continents and eight years, ending in a heartfelt rooftop proposal.

Tzvi-Bar & Lexi: A trajectory.

Poland, Italy, decline Board of Peace invitation, cite doubts, constitutional barrier

Initially designed to cement Gaza's ceasefire, Trump sees the Board of Peace taking a wider role in resolving global conflicts, which some countries fear means it could become a rival to the UN.

World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026