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Shin Bet chief High Court ruling to begin in Jerusalem, Netanyahu will visit Washington next week

Ra'anana couple arrested over spying for Iran • National Unity MK Matan Kahana considers exiting party • Trump terminates Syrian Sanction Program

New York luxury landlords draft Israeli equity swap amid socialist upset

IDF troops from the Givati Brigade operating in Jabaliya.

Assassinating Hamas leaders is a short-term tactic, not a long-term strategy, Mideast expert says

The expert said that targeted assassinations of senior terror leaders can bolster recruitment of new members to groups fighting Israel.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar attends a rally marking the anniversary of Land Day, in Gaza City, March 30, 2022.

An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor missile as rockets are fired from Gaza, in Sderot, Israel, May 10, 2023.

Three rockets of unknown origin fall in Iraq, Iranian media claim five drone strikes

Iranian-affiliated Sabereen News said that five drone strikes occurred, including two that hit the airbase, according to posts on social media.

Shin Bet, police arrest Ra'anana couple suspected of spying for Iran

A Palestinian man stands next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, June 26, 2025.

The growing cancer of lawbreakers in West Bank must be cut out, before its too late

IDF soldiers recieve death threats, called Nazis during Binyamin riots

What to know about Zohran Mamdani's links to anti-Israel group Democratic Socialists of America

MK Matan Kahana attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on May 7, 2025.

MK Matan Kahana considering leaving National Unity after Eisenkot exit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump shake hands following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, April 7, 2025.

Netanyahu to visit Washington on Monday, source tells 'Post'

IRAQI JEWS in Israel protest their counterparts’ persecution under the Ba’ath regime. (Fritz Cohen)

Grandson of expelled Iraqi Jews sues French gov't for millions unpaid rent on house used as embassy

A ceremony at Spain's Royal Palace in Madrid marked the passing of a law granting citizenship to Sephardic Jews, Nov. 30, 2015.

Fraudsters sold fake Sephardic citizenship for cash, say Spanish police

From Ceasefire to Crossroads: Can America and China Forge a New Era in the Middle East?

Only Washington and Beijing have the global clout to achieve a bold package deal, cleansing the Middle East of terrorism, securing the release of the hostages, and ending the Israel-Iran showdown.

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Institute for Structural Reforms

Adv. Sharga Biran, President of the Institute for Structural Reforms

Israel at War

Israel at War

Israel, Syria talks hit roadblock over issue of IDF operating in Syrian territory

Israel and Syria are in security talks with major challenges, aiming for peace but facing hurdles that could lead to a 'cold peace' rather than full reconciliation.

Iranian FM tells CBS that he does not believe US talks will start anytime soon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).

After Iran war, Israel must begin to heal

BySHUKI FRIEDMAN

Palestinians approach to collect aid supplies from the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 29, 2025.

IDF securing GHF sites critical for stifling Hamas control of population in Gaza

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich against backdrop of hostage posters. (illustration)

Smotrich says he'll oppose ending Gaza war 'with all his heart'

Israel News

Israel News

Former hostage Liri Albag to return to IDF

Albag's father stated that she would not be returning to her role as an observer, the position she held for about a week before she was kidnapped by Hamas.

American meddling in Israel didn’t start with Trump

Released hostage Liri Albag speaks at Hostage Square, calling for the release of the remaining hostages, alongside her parents Shira and Eli, June 28, 2025.

Birthright Israel to resume summer trips following Israel-Iran ceasefire

Birthright Israel participants who arrived from the US.

MK Gadi Eisenkot announces split from Gantz's National Unity party

(L-R) National Unity party head Benny Gantz and party member Gadi Eisenkot.

Golan leaders demand recognition in possible Syria peace talks

Spotlight

TOM COHEN (center) and the Jerusalem Orchestra East West.

Making musical ends meet, the annual Jerusalem East and West Festival shows the way

Sentimental Journey, which won the Grand Prize at Cannes, will open the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Jerusalem Film Festival announces its opening film and Israeli lineup

A person holds a flag during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 12, 2024.

Will EBU kick Israel out of Eurovision?

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents look over lists of names and their hearing times and locations inside the Federal Plaza courthouse before making arrests on June 27, 2025 in New York.

Mayor calls for release of New Jersey synagogue custodian detained by ICE

Analyses & Features

Analyses & Features

Preemptive strikes against Iran are self-defense

In the laws and ethics of war, a country need not be attacked first in order to defend itself.

Will US back Israeli preemptive actions?

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Argentina’s President Javier Milei in Jerusalem last month, days before the Israeli strike on Iran. Milei was among the very few world leaders who publicly supported the strikes on Iran’s nukes, says the writer.

It is time for Bibi to pass the torch

BySHERWIN POMERANTZ

Moni Moshonov is among this year's Union of Israeli Artists honorees.

Lifetime achievement awards for Moni Moshonov, Rina Schenfeld

A PRO-PALESTINIAN protest against the war in Gaza takes place on the sidelines of a NATO summit, in The Hague, last week. The war has inflamed European public opinion, but defense cooperation with Israel continues, says the writer.

Europe slams Israel, then buys its weapons

Business & Innovation

Business & Innovation

Iran-linked hackers may target US firms and critical infrastructure, US government warns

FBI: While there are no indications of a coordinated Iranian-linked malicious cyber campaign so far, organizations should ensure their defenses are up to date.

The AI paradox: Master it - but don't use it?

An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

ICC says new cybersecurity incident has been contained

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture

FedEx resumes Israel services, imposes surcharge on select routes

FedEx airplane.

Israel's Cato Networks valued at over $4.8 billion in latest funding round

Jpost Store

Craft Resumes

Aliyah Portal

DHGATE

MDA Heroes

Ono Conversation Corner

Jpost Lite

Real Estate Listings

Antisemitism

Antisemitism

US revokes visas for Bob Vylan after music duo's Glastonbury chants

"Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country," US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said in a post on X.

The history of Jew-hatred is repeating across the UK

Revellers hold up a Palestinian flag, a prop head wearing a balaclava in the colours of the Irish flag, and a representation of a zebra, on the day Kneecap performs at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, Britain, June 28, 2025.

OPINION

12 Observations Following the Twelve-Day War

Destruction at the site where a missile fired from Iran into the central Israeli city of Rishon leTzion a few days ago. June 25, 2025.

BySAUL SADKA

'A tragedy': Victim of antisemitic Boulder terror attack, 82, dies of wounds

Sam King crosses the street after affixing an Israeli flag to a street light near the scene of an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado, US June 1, 2025.

Islamist antisemitism goes beyond Israeli-Palestinian conflict, CEG report argues

World News

World News

Trump says US gov. would save 'Big Money' if they stop subsidizing Musk

Trump's comments come after billionaire Elon Musk renewed his criticism on Monday of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," vowing to unseat lawmakers who backed it.

The art of dealing with Trump

Der designierte US-Präsident Donald Trump und Elon Musk beobachten den Start des sechsten Testflugs der SpaceX Starship-Rakete am 19. November 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.

Multiple beachgoers wounded after spate of shark attacks at popular tourist spot in South Carolina

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)

Pro-Palestinian activist yells at Mamdani for saying 'Israel has the right to exist'

An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

UK export of F-35 parts to Israel was lawful, London court rules

In Collaboration

No politics, No Exceptions: Feeding Every Family with Dignity

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Colel Chabad

MENDY & TZVI BLAU of Colel Chabad join then-welfare minister Haim Katz at the Knesset to mark the launch of Israel’s National Project for Food Security – a groundbreaking partnership ensuring that tens of thousands of families across the country receive reliable, nutritious food support every month

A nation’s pillar: The rise of the largest volunteer organization following Oct. 7

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HaOgen LeMishpachot HaMiluim

‘YOU CAN spot HaOgen volunteers by the kindness in their eyes.’

The Moment to Act is Now: The Damage is Severe, But Our Spirits Are Strong and Resilient

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Israel Bonds

This is the reality for families across Israel

Middle East

Middle East

24 Iranian Jews remain in prison as government launches internal crackdown, sources say

Iranian officials have been hunting alleged collaborators with Israel following the recent attacks on Iran and the US’ bombing of the country’s most fortified nuclear facility.

'Qaani is not our spy': Mossad-linked X account denies rumours of ties to Iranian general

Traffic moves past a large banner depicting Iranian commanders and scientists killed in Israeli strikes during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, at Tajrish Square in the capital Tehran, June 30, 2025.

Trump executive order terminates Syrian Sanctions Program, national emergency

US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.

Mossad trolls Tehran: ‘We’re following you back,’ Israelis taunt Iran’s generals

Far Right settlers damage IDF facility worth millions, meant to protect Jewish residents

Far Right Jewish activists set fire to security facility in the West Bank, June 29, 2025.

Environment & Climate Change

Environment & Climate Change

Thousands flee wildfires in Turkey as Europe is hit by early heatwave

Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Germany. Even the Netherlands, used to a milder climate, issued a warning for high temperatures in the coming days, with high humidity.

: Firefighters and local residents respond to a wildfire in Menderes district of the Aegean city of Izmir, Turkey, June 29, 2025.

How one cigarette destroys 10,000 acres of land in Greece's Chios

A firefighting helicopter drops water to extinguish fire at the area of Kontylopos on Chios island, Greece, June 24, 2025.

FEATURE

Israel's forests burn while gov't continues to underfund Fire and Rescue Authority

A forest fire is seen burning in Israel.

Invisible 'sky highway': 700 million migratory insects navigate across Israel each year

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Knesset investigation reveals health risks of water cannons, skunk spray used during protests

The Israel Medical Association (IMA) has also previously warned about similar health risks.

Tired from Israel-Iran war: A good snooze is not a luxury

Police use a water cannon to disperse demonstrators blocking the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the Israeli government, March 30, 2024; illustrative.

This is your brain on magic mushrooms: My first experience with psilocybin

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife toured the Magen David Adom (MDA) blood bank in Ramle June 29, 2025

'Truly grateful for their work': US Amb. Huckabee, wife tour underground MDA blood bank

Prof. Tulchinsky at the 2019 conference on micronutrient conditions in the population and sponsored by Israel’s Health Ministry of Health, the Association of Public Health Physicians of the Israel Medical Association, and Ashkelon Academic College.

Health professionals issue appeal: Palestinians, Israelis can work together on public health

Aliyah

Aliyah

Aliyah during war: Simon and Jane Babil’s tumultuous journey to Israel

Simon: 'After working so hard for so long toward the goal of making aliyah, all of a sudden we were in limbo with no home to return to. That was scarier than being in Israel during a war.'

Reichman’s journey: Building a global academic home for the Jewish people

THE BABILS enjoy their daughter Ellen Levi and her family.

INTERVIEW

Exploring aliyah under fire: Tel Aviv visitor's journey begins amid a barrage of missiles

OPINION

Time for aliyah: A Letter to Israelis abroad and  our brethren, the Jews of the diaspora

ByMICHAEL EISENBERG

A warzone welcome for olah who arrived hours ahead of Iran attack

Israel Real Estate

Israel Real Estate

From real estate to reality: How the Alma project built a bridge between Israel and the US

When Jews from Great Neck and Kings Point bought 50 homes in Alma, Kiryat Ono, they built more than real estate - they sparked a historic bond, leading to a sister city pact with US towns.

Ashdod’s new urban center is underway

Alma project - Cnaan Group

Now is the time to live by the sea in Gush Dan

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14 HaRav Kook – Where luxury meets the sea

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Ashkelon?? This surprising project is forecasting unprecedented revenues in the city

Employment and Commercial Project in Ashkelon – Effi Square

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Read Israel news in easy Hebrew with Ivrit

The Ivrit magazine is for people with basic reading abilities in Hebrew who want to improve their knowledge of the language.

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Feel close to Israel with The Jerusalem Post International Edition

The International Jerusalem Post, a weekly digest, publishes the best of the Jerusalem Post's news for the readers abroad.

Conference

Florida Sen. Rick Scott is interviewed at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025'

Trump admin. stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel, Steve Witkoff says

NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Israeli Economics Minister Nir Barkat sign economic partnership

ANeustart wins Next-Gen Women entrepreneurship award at Jerusalem Post Women Leaders Summit

MDA Heroes

A Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulance at an Ofakim MDA station.

Reflecting on Oct. 7: 'Everyone knew exactly what they needed to do'

Meet the medic who understood on Oct. 7 she must do everything to save a child

MDA hero: We’re here for each and every person who is sick or injured

Podcasts

The Jerusalem Post is joined by Roni Flamer, Co-founder and CEO of the Or Movement, which aims to bring people from the center to the periphery June 29, 2025

Why should Israelis move down to the Negev?

Building bridges in innovation: Maayan Shahar on scaling startups and crafting partnerships

Chief Rabbi denounces South African government for supporting Iran

US Politics

Iranian flag and cyber code [Illustrative]

Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump aides' emails

Israel's leadership, allies must now make case for continued American support

What is the future of the US-Israel relationship?

Diaspora

Security officers surround the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on May 22, 2025, following a shooting that left two people dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum the day before.

DHS releases $94 million of security grants for Jewish institutions as remainder of funding stalls

Ireland becomes first European country to introduce ban on trade, imports from Israeli settlements

RCMP: Israeli Canadians could be investigated for Gaza-based war crimes

Judaism

Israelis arrive to the train station from Ben Gurion International Airport as the first flights back to Israel started since its civilian airspace was closed last week, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.

A Jew is never stuck: Embracing resilience in times of crisis

'Above All, We Are Jews': The life story of a great American Reform rabbi

Between a rock and a hard space: Israel's dilemma over hostages on Korach parasha

Christian World

A broken gate at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, June 29, 2025.

Protesters break into Greek Orthodox Church in Nazareth, remove outer gate

‘Israel fights for us all’: Evangelical pastor calls IDF the shield of Western civilization

Israel condemns deadly Damascus church bombing, reaches out to Syria's Christians

Food

THE CHICKEN Shack dish uses an all-natural, antibiotic-free breaded chicken breast, served in one of the toasted potato buns that are a trademark of the franchise, with lettuce, pickles, and a herb mayonnaise.

Shake Shack: A dream of quality fast food at reasonable prices

Chabad restaurants around the world put greater focus on gourmet

Finn’s Bay: Fantastic dinner by the sea in Netanya

Archaeology

‘THEY ARE are organic. They can be burned.’ Ivory artifacts, like the figurines pictured here, were among the highest priority artifacts to be removed from the museum to safety.

How Israel safeguards archaeological treasures amid Iranian attacks

Rare 1,900-year-old bronze lion heads uncovered in Sharon region, symbolic of regional diversity

The Cyrus Cylinder: Archaeological treasure that connects Ancient Persia and the Jewish people

Science

A building at the campus of the Weizmann Institute of Science remains damaged following an Iranian missile strike on Sunday, in Rehovot, Israel June 19, 2025

A tragedy for science: Weizmann Institute mourns irreplaceable research losses from Iran attack

New Israeli-developed bioengineered skin could heal burn wounds twice as fast

Israel’s MKNL Technology is solving keyboard language disruptions through a color-coded solution

Culture

YARON GOLDMAN, one of Israel’s rising stars, is poised to be one of the leaders of the U19 national team in its historic World Cup debut in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Yaron Goldman and Israel’s Under-19 hoopsters stand tall in Switzerland

Blue-and-white duo crowned European footvolley champions

'I wanted to show what happened on Oct 7': Yariv Mozer discusses Emmy-winning doc.

History

The Jewish Quarter, as seen from above the Old City.

Stones and stories: The life of a veteran family of Jerusalem's Old City

This week in Jewish history: Happy birthday to Mel Brooks, Franz Kafka

Archaeologists reveal mythological scene on ancient sarcophagus found in Caesarea

OMG

Kittens Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan seen over an illustrative background of US-struck Iranian nuclear sites.

From nuclear threat to harmless kittens: Israeli rescues adopt names of US-struck facilities

A Jew and a Palestinian kissed on Love Island - outrage followed the smooch

How Israeli hoteliers rise to challenge of housing evacuees amid war

Consumerism

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As Antisemitism and Global Crime Rise, Israeli-Trained Dogs Become the First Line of Defense

I Have Tested 20 Resume Writing Services - This Is The Best One

The Rise of Humanized AI: Impact on Businesses & Writers

Astrology

Our Message to Aquarius Women

Is your friend an Aquarius? We have a sharp message for her!

Tuesday's horoscope: Capricorn - Ability to empower and be empowered

Daily horoscope for Sunday: Virgo – Try not to make rash decisions

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