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IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists planting explosives • Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support during war in rare message since becoming Supreme Leader.

Huckabee calls Pizzaballa's blockage from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday 'unfortunate overreach'

An Israeli military helicopter flies near the Israeli border with Lebanon, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 28, 2026.
Israeli rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Iran into Israel caused damage in central Israel, March 28, 2026.
Israeli soldiers stand near an Iranian missile embedded in the ground on March 24, 2026 in the Palestinian village of Hares, West Bank. Iranian missiles have routinely flown over, and sometimes landed in, the West Bank during Israel's war with Iran.

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem prevented from entering Church of Holy Sepulchre by Israel Police

Israel's Foreign Ministry and the Prime Minister's Office announced that the police would be working on a security plan to enable the church leaders to worship at the holy site in upcoming days.

LATIN PATRIARCH of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, shakes hands with a person, as he passes through an Israeli checkpoint to attend Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Netanyahu announces expansion to Lebanon buffer zone, in bid to safeguard against invasion

In his announcement, Netanyahu also stated that Israel had undergone a paradigm shift in its latest wars against nearby countries.

A FIRE resulting from an Iranian missile fragment in Ne'ot Hovav, March 29, 2026.

Iranian missile hit on Ne'ot Hovav factory leads to fear of chemical leakage

Pro-Palestine French politician banned from Canada, blames 'Israel lobby'

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support during war in rare message since becoming Supreme Leader

An interceptor is fired toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, March 22, 2026

‘Eroding shield’: Iran’s evolving attack strategy aims for interceptor shortage, report reveals

The Pentagon building in Virginia.

The US may be weighing a ground operation in Iran, and it could last for weeks

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel's Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.

Iran's Pezeshkian clashes with IRGC's chief over control of Iran, marking rifts in regime

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Pope Leo XIV gestures as he leaves after Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 29, 2026.

How many missiles have fallen on the Pope’s children?

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Interior of the Assyrian church in the village of Tell Nasri, Hasakah province, Syria, on February 24, 2026, destroyed by ISIS militants in 2015 during their occupation of the area.

Attacks on Syria’s Christian community fuel distrust of Sharaa regime

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Netanyahu announces expansion to Lebanon buffer zone

World leaders condemn Israel for blocking Pizzaballa on Palm

Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support during war

Protests erupt after attack on Syrian Christian town

Canada denies entry to French MEP Rima Hassan

How to clean for Passover and avoid danger

Iran’s evolving strategy aims for interceptor shortage

Knesset to revisit NIS 98m haredi school funds

Iranian missile hit on Ne'ot Hovav factory

Jerusalem Latin Patriarch blocked from church by police

Pope Leo says Jesus cannout be used to justify war

How safe are Israel’s safe rooms?

Arkia flights from Jordan canceled due to policy change

Archaeologists find ancient ostrich eggs under sand dunes

Deputy A-G: PM violated conflict-of-interest arrangement

Iran strike on Saudi airbase destroys key USAF platforms

On war and the inability to empathize with the pain of other

Pro-Israel Danish Eurovision contestant addresses backlash

Protests erupt in Syrian Christian city Al-Suqaylabiyah

Iran issues directive to counter potential US ground assault

US-born IDF soldier killed while fighting in Lebanon, military announces

Katz, 22, was born in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, and was killed during an attack where three other soldiers were moderately wounded.

IDF Alpinist Unit conducts cross-border operation from Syrian Hermon to southern Lebanon

Sergeant Moshe Yitzhak Hacohen, 22.
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How safe are Israel’s safe rooms?

An illustrative image of a public safe room in Israel, requiring the ability to climb down a narrow flight of stairs.

Arkia cancels Jordan flights after authorities block approvals, limiting alternatives from Israel

An Arkia flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

High Court orders new vote on NIS 98m haredi school funding transfer

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Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd during a meeting with bishpops, priests consacrated persons and personal workers at the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, northeast of the capital Beirut, on December 1, 2025.

US potential ground invasion, Pope Leo speaks out

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A man holds Irish and Palestinian flags as people protest calling for governments around the world to stop arming Israel during a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Dublin, Ireland, June 15, 2024

Why is the West ignoring Islamist expansion at home?

OPINION
A US Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft, assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, conducts aerial operations during a U.S. Presidential support mission within the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility July 15, 2022.

Iran strike on Saudi Arabia’s Sultan Airbase destroys key US Air Force platforms

A girl poses for a picture next to the remnants of a missile stuck in the ground found in Kifl Haris village, near Nablus in the West Bank, March 24, 2026.

Israel scales back top missile defenses as Iranian attacks keep coming

New face of terror: Lone actors, online radicalization fuel new wave of antisemitic attacks in UK

FRONTLINES

ANTISEMITISM AFFAIRS: The conversation came just days after the newly formed Shi’ite-linked group Ashab al-Yamin allegedly carried out an arson attack on four Hatzalah ambulances in north London.

National Security Council advises Israelis abroad to avoid public Passover events during Iran war

THE RISE of lone-actor terrorism in place of state-sponsored terror? Here, a member of the Jewish community views the scene of an antisemitic arson attack through a makeshift fence in London, on Tuesday, a day after volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organization were set on fire.

Danish Eurovision contestant addresses pro-Israel Instagram story backlash

Moderator Austrian singer Cesar Sampson holds a draw for Denmark during the draw session for the two semi-final events of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on stage at the Vienna's city hall in Vienna, Austria, on January 12, 2026.
OPINION

Verbal intifada: How modern antisemitism is weaponized through words

TENTS ARE pitched outside the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, as students occupy parts of British campuses in support of Palestinians in Gaza, this week. Supporters of genocidal jihadist groups are spreading mayhem across the Western world, says the writer.
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Football star Puka Nacua sued, accused of biting women, making antisemitic remark

Iran issues directive to counter potential US ground operation

The state-affiliated Tehran Times, citing “an Iranian security analyst,” reported that in the event of a US ground attack, Iran would seize the coastlines of the UAE and Bahrain.

Bahrain confirms Iranian attack on aluminum facility as UAE, Kuwait air defenses intercept missiles

This image shows one of Iran’s military exercises in recent years near the Strait of Hormuz.

IDF strikes 'critical' Iranian ballistic missile manufacturing sites in Tehran

Smoke plumes billow from the site of airstrikes near Azadi Tower in western Tehran on March 10, 2026.

IDF says up to 90% of Iran’s weapons industry could be hit within days

Christian Syrians lift crosses and independence-era flags as they rally in the Duweilaah area of Damascus on December 24, 2024, to protest the burning of a Christmas tree near Hama in central Syria.

Protests erupt in Syrian Christian city Al-Suqaylabiyah, demand security accountability

James Genn: Thriving in the eye of The Jerusalem Post's newsroom storm

INTERVIEW

Behind the Bylines: From the breaking news desk, to reporters, to editors, to copyeditors, everyone works together to try to get the best output that we can.

Born under fire: MDA delivers baby in Jerusalem minutes before rushing to shelter

Jerusalem Post breaking news desk editor and journalist James Genn
OPINION

Iran at a crossroads: No stability without the minorities

Fighters from the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), an Iranian Kurdish opposition group, are pictured near the border with Iran in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, in the outskirts of Sulaimaniya, Iraq, June 21, 2025.
ByAMED MARDIN

Collection of 7,000-year-old ostrich eggs discovered under sand dunes in southern Israel

Cache of ancient ostrich eggs found at an archaeological site near Nitzana, March 29, 2026.
OPINION

From appeasement to escalation: Europe's dangerous Iran blind spot

BySAGIV STEINBERG

Three chessboards, one war: One month into the second Iran war

OPINION

Beyond the battlefield, a larger question emerges: can this war become the catalyst for a new regional architecture linking Israel, the Gulf, and global partners?

Anduril, Palantir developing Golden Dome anti-missile shield's software

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Iran and Israel flags on Middle east geopolitical map.

US deploys uncrewed drone boats in conflict with Iran

Computer generated image is for illustrative purposes

XTEND, ParaZero to advance autonomous drone‑interception capabilities

NOCTA autonomous navigation system

US defense giant taps Israeli drone navigation tech built for jammed battlefields

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to CPAC: A free Iran is within reach right now

In his CPAC address, Reza Pahlavi urges for a free Iran, rejects any partial settlements with the regime, and presents Iran as a future democratic partner of the US and Israel.

US using anti-tank land mines in Iran's city of Shiraz to neutralize ballistic missile launchers

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Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and Iranian opposition figure flashes the victory sign during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) USA 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, in Grapevine, Texas, U.S., March 28, 2026.

IRGC threatens universities across Middle East after alleged strike against Iran University

Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 16, 2026; illustrative.

Houthis launch first strike on Israel since war began, vow to fight to end 'US-Israeli aggression'

Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023.
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Pakistan steps up mediation efforts between Iran, US to end conflict as war enters second month

Iran and Pakistan falgs. Illustration.

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Amid war with Iran hospitals in central Israel operate under emergency conditions and severe strain

Dr. Alon Bar, Head of the trauma unit at the Kaplan Medical Center on the scene of an emergency

Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have added to concerns over Israel's deficit, with Fitch noting that Israel's "fractious domestic politics" could hinder fiscal consolidation.

Memetic warfare: US, Iran, and Israel battle for meme dominance and social media virality

The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

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Your Taxes: The Iran war’s commercial impact

Oil, miniatures of oil barrels, oil pump jack and U.S. dollar banknote are seen in this illustration taken, June 6, 2023.

Israeli entrepreneurs raise $11 million to fight vulnerabilities exploited by Iranian hackers

Hundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan

In a separate operation in the Menashe region, an Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspector seized additional sacks containing approximately 6 kilograms of akoub and about 25 kilograms of hyssop.

Strauss coffee initiative brews opportunity for women farmers in the Global South

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Some of the bags seized, including the Gundelia tournefortii - which is in danger of extinction due to over-harvesting.
INTERVIEW

'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.

Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities

A Judean Desert carpet of spring wildflowers.

The Judean Desert in bloom: Following ancient paths of healing just beyond Jerusalem

FEATURE

What a strand of hair may reveal about the bond between mother and child

Oxytocin levels can reflect long-term emotional connection, Ben-Gurion University study finds.

Anonymous family donates $10m to Sheba to advance AI-driven medicine

An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.
INTERVIEW

From loss to lifesaving: United Hatzalah officer Linor Attias reflects on her journey to save lives

FEATURE

Live from the mamad: Laughter is the best medicine amid war

OPINION

Every citizen of Israel has the right to access bomb shelters, but not everyone can

BySHERWIN POMERANTZ

She moved to Israel during war and this chess champion says she would do it again

Despite all that’s entailed in adjusting to life as a new immigrant, Gara has no regrets.

Aliyah Minister: US-Israeli partnership causing severe blow to Iran, inspiring aliyah

INTERVIEW
CHESS CHAMPION Tícia Gara.

Despite Iran war, 40 American, Canadian Jews make aliyah ahead of Passover

Group picture of the new Olim that arrived in Israel.

Knesset advances bill granting five-year tax exemption to olim, returning residents

Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026.

Ben-Gurion Airport closure delays arrival of 140 new immigrants amid Operation Roaring Lion

NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive to the Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on June 25, 2025.

Herzog visits Jerusalem absorption center, hails wave of new immigrants

Prime Jerusalem – the next home for the Jews of the world in the capital

In Jerusalem’s Holyland complex, Prime Jerusalem is a luxury project by Dan and Rami Levy Real Estate with 268 units, a commercial boulevard, and premium amenities for local and Diaspora buyers.

Israel’s real estate map is changing

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Prime Jerusalem lets Jews worldwide own a luxury home in the heart of Jerusalem.

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Jabotinsky 137-7 project. Tel Aviv

Four buildings, one home: A new way to live in north Tel Aviv

The new campus of NVIDIA in Kiryat Tivon.

Head of Kiryat Tivon council on NVIDIA: 'An opportunity that can change the entire North'

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Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

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Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

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MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days

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Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd during a meeting with bishpops, priests consacrated persons and personal workers at the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, northeast of the capital Beirut, on December 1, 2025.

US potential ground invasion, Pope Leo speaks out

Israel presses military campaign against Islamic Republic as diplomatic talks stall

Arab-Israeli educator Suleiman Suleiman advocates shared responsibility and coexistence

US Politics   

US President Donald Trump writes his signature, as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 9, 2025.

Trump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition

US Justice Department’s October 7 task force is unraveling, report says

These pro-Palestine PACs seek to challenge AIPAC influence in US politics

Diaspora   

Jewish South African intellectual Steven Gruzd was killed on Saturday.

South African Jew killed after being kidnapped, police confirm, no proof of antisemitic intent

Jewish School in Chicago secures new head, building for fall 2027 debut

Hundreds of Diaspora leaders call for action against ‘Jewish-extremist terror in the West Bank’

Judaism   

An Israeli family enjoys a "Seder" Pesach on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Pesach. April 22, 2024.

We are living the Haggadah: The war gives new meaning to the story of freedom

The Fort Sill Haggadah: A US Army chaplain’s mission to create a Seder for hundreds

IDF's ‘Operation Roaring Matzah’: Keeping Passover, ensuring security for army and country

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LATIN PATRIARCH of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, shakes hands with a person, as he passes through an Israeli checkpoint to attend Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem prevented from entering Church of Holy Sepulchre by Israel Police

Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars, says they have 'hands full of blood'

Sarah Mullally enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury after 1,400 years

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Crocquettes.

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Wine Talk: Pass over the wine

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Archaeology   

Cache of ancient ostrich eggs found at an archaeological site near Nitzana, March 29, 2026.

Collection of 7,000-year-old ostrich eggs discovered under sand dunes in southern Israel

Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron

Israel’s 'Stonehenge’ not alone with near 30 similar sites, satellite imagery reveals

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The water park

Liquid water in -70 Celsius: Scientists break down water's weirdness

Always eating the same food can help you get thinner, researchers say

Startup wants to grow “headless humans” to replace lab animals

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Israeli pitcher-catcher duo, Ben Simons and C.J. Stubbs.

Israel closes out WBC campaign with statement victory over Netherlands

Nomads again: Barda’s Ironi Kiryat Shmona scrambles for season restart

Omri Airlines: The meteoric rise of Israeli midfielder Gandelman with Italy’s Lecce

History   

Germans read an antisemitic tabloid on a billboard: 'The Jews are our misfortune.' That was in 1935. The Palestinian Authority still teaches hate and violence toward Jews today, the author writes.

'The Road to October 7': The long centuries of hatred that led to Hamas’s attack

'Playmakers': How Jews shaped the American Dream through toys and teddy bears

New study rewrites the story of King Harold’s loss of England to William the Conqueror

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Ferrari keeps Middle East clients rolling by flying in its priciest models

Marketers try to make seafood look like hot dogs

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