Rubio received intel warning of Iranian plots against US diplomats, official confirms to ‘Post’

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026.
A man descends steps off a pedestrian bridge displaying a billboard depicting soldiers carrying caskets bearing the US flag onto a military aircraft, with text in Persian reading "prepare your coffins", in Tehran, on September 9, 2026.
A view of the US Embassy in Kuwait before a flag raising ceremony during a visit by the US Secretary of State to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Kuwait City on June 24, 2026.

Counterterrorism operations in West Bank begin, Saudi Arabia intercepts missile from Yemen

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IDF, Shin Bet launch multi-day West Bank counterterrorism operations after deadly Hamas attack

Israeli soldiers move near a building in Hebron, West Bank on October 23, 2026.
US President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally in Sioux City, Iowa, US, October 22, 2026.

Trump's foreign policy poses threat to Republicans in midterms as war, tariffs push costs up

ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish sector has been protesting over the attempts to draft young haredi men into the military.

Will this election end the battle over drafting haredi men into the Israeli army?

Large share of Israelis prefer holding new elections if no coalition formed, IDI survey shows

Natural hormones used for menopause treatment.

Menopause can reshape women's bodies in a sudden shift, Israeli study finds

STUDY
Hula valley's Gesher Benot Ya’aqov.

Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven

STUDY
US President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a campaign rally at the Alico Arena, Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida on October 23, 2026.

Trump says US may renew strikes against Iran, 'do another little Epic Fury'

People and police gather outside of Al-Karak Government Hospital, where some of the injured are receiving treatment after gunmen opened fire during a funeral at Hamoud Church, in Karak, Jordan, October 23, 2026.

Security has ramped up in Jordan after deadly terror attack on church killed seven, US embassy says

FORMER US PRESIDENT Barack Obama and wife Michelle attend the 25th-anniversary memorial of the September 11 attacks, in New York.

Obama’s Belfast speech was a shameful, distorted rewrite of Israel's history

OPINION
Skyler AJ Rose, 22, of Ogden, was indicted on multiple federal charges on October 22, 2026.

‘I wanna blow up a synagogue’: Online posts lead to hate crime charge against Utah man

Choosing conviction over party lines, Dan Illouz leaves Likud in bid to shape Israel’s future

INTERVIEW
Dan Illouz.

Ben-Gvir to 'Post': Netanyahu should stand with me rather than form government with Eisenkot

INTERVIEW
FRONTLINES

Israel’s election is being cast as a historic showdown - but four trends tell a different story

‘Politicians should leave room for compromise before the election, rather than making absolute promises they may have to abandon afterward for the good of the country.’ Will the challenge of building Israel’s next coalition government fall to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot?
INTERVIEW

From Jerusalem’s ‘foreign minister’ to Knesset hopeful, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum wants to make her mark

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum attends the FOZ Ambassadors Summit in Jerusalem, December 7, 2025.
OPINION

Yair Lapid: The upcoming election is about what we want Israel to be

Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett are seen at a B'Yachad event.
ByYAIR LAPID

Can business save Israel-Australia relations? Ambassador says there is still hope

Israeli Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman.

Fueled by a life's mission, Netanyahu asks Israelis for more time to 'finish the job' against Iran

INTERVIEW
In a birthday interview beginning after 2 a.m.,  the prime minister made his case for another term.  We pressed him on Qatar, his trial, and the question  outlasting this election: What happens after Trump?

Netanyahu bloc falls to 48 seats as opposition gains ground, reaches 54, days before election

POLL
FEATURE

Beyond the polls: What are Israelis really thinking as they head to the ballot box?

BALLOT PAPERS of various political parties displayed at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham, Oct. 14.
OPINION

Obama’s Belfast speech was a shameful, distorted rewrite of Israel's history

FORMER US PRESIDENT Barack Obama and wife Michelle attend the 25th-anniversary memorial of the September 11 attacks, in New York.
ByMICHAEL FREUND
FRONTLINES

In Syria, Israel’s female field intelligence soldiers power the IDF's covert operations

Fallen soldiers Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem, killed on October 23, 2026, during a terror attack in Hebron, West Bank.

Squad commander, combat soldier killed in West Bank terror attack, IDF confirms

Smoke and fire rise following a fire incident at the Kehlsteinhaus, the Eagle's Nest, in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany, in this handout image released October 24, 2026.

Suspect arrested as fire engulfs Nazi official 'Eagle's Nest' retreat, German police say

Ararat-1 Cave, Armenia.

Prehistoric hunter-gatherers stayed connected across 200 kilometers, Israeli study finds

STUDY
UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell (at the head of the table) and Sir David Bell (to her right) meet with education leaders and members of the Jewish community to discuss the government's response to Bell's review on tackling antisemitism in schools and colleges. October 21, 2026.

UK teachers could be barred from wearing pro-Palestine badges amid antisemitism concerns

REPORT

Less than a day after stabbing attack, Chabad man returns to wrapping tefillin in Manhattan

Shmuel Cohen (left) takes a break from wrapping tefillin with passersby in New York City's Diamond District on October 23, 2026.

US House committee investigation exposes antisemitism, political indoctrination in public schools

Florida man arrested for threatening life of Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) speaks during a news conference on "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" (UAP) outside of the U.S. Capitol Building on June 09, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Jewish Federations to hire 100 professionals to combat rising antisemitism across North America

American Jews and their supporters participate in the March for Israel in Washington, DC, earlier this month.

Jewish man stabbed in Manhattan's Diamond District, Shomrim seeks public help identifying suspect

Netanyahu vows to hunt Hamas terrorists as ministers demand major West Bank military operation

Israeli security forces near the scene of a shooting attack near the West Bank city of Hebron, October 23, 2026. Five people were wounded in the attack, two of them seriously, and two Palestinian terrorists were killed by Israeli forces.

UNRWA teacher tells ‘Post’ she was threatened for challenging pro-Hamas rhetoric in Gaza schools

INTERVIEW

Voices from the Arab Press: Iran, the Kurds, and the future of Arab power

One of the terrorists who attacked the northern checkpoint of Hebron in the West Bank, October 23, 2026.

Police clarify AFP photographer had no suspected advance knowledge of West Bank terror attack

A person wades in the water as ships are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran.

Iran threatens to sever Gulf internet cables in retaliation if US, Israel renew attacks

Netanyahu warns Israel could face banking sanctions, prepares alternative financial system

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials on the day of the funeral service for late US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC,July 28, 2026.

Shabbat Aliyah: Israeli communities that make aliyah possible come together to honor new olim

FEATURE

The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history

Oscar Levis, known early in his career as “Chick Levy,” and later as “Oscal,” was celebrated as the premier pitcher in Panama before joining the Cuban Stars and Hilldale Daisies in the Negro Leagues.
OPINION

What happens when ideology becomes more important than the people?

Golda Daphna (right) is seen in the aftermath of being the victim of a terror attack in the West Bank.
ByGOLDA DAPHNA
FRONTLINES

The long way home: Free after decade in Iraqi prison, Benjamin Hassin begins new life in Jerusalem

Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says

A satellite image shows the solid propellant motor plant in Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, September 18, 2026.

US to test Active Denial System energy weapon for potential use along border with Mexico

REPORT

Denmark to purchase long-range air and ground precision missiles

Newly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named 'Husarz' in reference to the Polish "winged hussar" cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed "Welcome to Poland", in Gdansk, Poland, June

Lockheed Martin enters deal with US Defense Department for 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets

Boaz Levy speaking at ManpowerGroup Israel's annual customer conference at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation in Jaffa.

Israel Aerospace Industries initial share offering will happen within a year, board chairman says

Marco Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA as Trump promises to 'take care of Cuba'

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026.

Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine, White House says

US Justice Department sues Alaska to preemptively block election of Democrat to Senate

Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola participate in a debate in Anchorage, Alaska, US, October 15, 2026.

Macron says Paris suburb shooting that killed one person was terrorist, racist act

French forensic and judicial police work at the scene after a drive-by shooting that killed one person and injured several others in Trappes, in the Yvelines department, near Paris, France, October 23, 2026.
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‘We’re all in the same boat,’ Noah's Ark researcher tells ‘Post’ at Turkey’s Durupinar site

The Durupinar site in in Dogubayazit, eastern Turkey, October 22, 2026.

G-d, Love & Blues and a Bit of Whiskey

Eduard Shyfrin explores the search for balance, faith and inner peace through his music.

Mark Wilf at The Jewish Agency: Building connection, unity, and trust

Mark Wilf visits a summer camp hosting Israeli teens from the Campers2Gether program

Hebrew University start-up wins Asper Prize for approach to cancer treatment

ViVac Pharma celebrates winning the 2026 Asper Prize at Hebrew University. From left: Prof. Tamir Sheafer, Dr. Lior Nissim, Keren Leshem, Gail Asper and Dr. Amnon Dekel.

Anthropic AI model passes itself as human in 'supply chain attack' against GitHub during exercise

Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026.

Energy ministry calls for billions in nuclear fusion investments to compete globally

Without seed capital: Four young Israeli entrepreneurs sell AI startup for millions of shekels

Eylon Zefania, Yoni Cohen, Aviv Yovel, and Michal Elyasaf, co-founders of Vizby.

New wave of aliyah presents opportunities, challenges for real estate investors

New immigrants from North America arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 14, 2019.

Air Haifa announces Cal's FlyAll as first credit card partner for reward flight redemptions

Water rationing, garbage pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz

Workers collect garbage from a street in the southwestern city of Taiz, Yemen, October 20, 2026.

Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, no casualties, five missing

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China's Tibet, killing 16, Xinhua reports

This view shows a collapsed building and damaged cars after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the country, in Penonome, Panama, on October 9, 2026.

Israeli expat recounts destruction, home collapse in magnitude 7.7 Panama earthquake

Ships by the Eilat port, Red Sea, on January 03, 2024.

Eilat records first rain of year as authorities issue flash flooding warning in Dead Sea region

Right-wing Knesset candidate alleges Arab takeover of Israeli healthcare, drawing backlash

Israeli doctors perform cardiac catheterizations at Hadassah Ein Karem Hospital, in Jerusalem, on January 20, 2020.

French patient dies after Shamonda virus detected in human for first time

Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda

Israeli patient receives new non-invasive treatment for epilepsy in first outside Europe

Israeli hospital launches AI system to enable hospitalized children to communicate without speaking

Former Prisoners of Zion, aliyah activists, discuss plans for new Soviet Jewry heritage center

Alex Silnitsky addresses a gathering of former Prisoners of Zion and aliyah activists at the Heritage Ministry in Jerusalem on October 5.

Europe sees fragmented pro-Palestinian protests on the three year anniversary of October 7

Investing in Israel's immigrants: New VC firm offers olim up to $500k. in funding for startups

Welcoming new olim to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport, September 14, 2026.
INTERVIEW

Israel medical school grad inspired to return after Oct. 7, this time with a husband and kids

THE FAMILY enjoys a dip.

ANU marks Aliyah Day with a tribute to Jewish dining, memories, traditions

Visitors at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People, in Tel Aviv, on January 19, 2025.

Where the sea meets sophistication

Architecture: Yashar Architects

Make your Jerusalem aliyah dream come true! The Crown in Mekor Chaim 55

WATCH

Selichot above Jerusalem: An evening of music, reflection and connection

Image for illustration purposes only.

In the middle of the triangle

The New Talpiot project.

‘New Talpiot’: A global community in one of Jerusalem’s most sought-after locations

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The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference returns to Jerusalem

Diplomatic Conference

Heading ‘Down Under’: The Jerusalem Post announces Sydney Summit

Sydney, Australia Summit

Past Event - Building tomorrow, today: Jerusalem Post Washington Conference heads to Capitol Hill

Jerusalem Post Washington Conference

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Bini Zomer, GM for Corporate Affairs & Joint Ventures at Chevron Mediterranean Limited

Chevron’s GM for Corporate Affairs and Joint Ventures at Jpost Diplomatic Conference

“Let's tell the incredible story of this place”

Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

MDA Heroes   

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

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

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

Podcasts   

BALLOT PAPERS of various political parties displayed at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham, Oct. 14.

Israel Election 2026: Pollster Shmuel Rosner says Israelis have already made up their minds

Netanyahu meets with Hegseth days before election as Hanegbi backs Liberman

Trump backs Netanyahu as Liberman slams 'Bibi the puppet'

US Politics   

US President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally in Sioux City, Iowa, US, October 22, 2026.

Trump's foreign policy poses threat to Republicans in midterms as war, tariffs push costs up

US Justice Department sues Alaska to preemptively block election of Democrat to Senate

While AIPAC’s critics rejoice as lobby shifts strategy, its defenders push back

Diaspora   

Shmuel Cohen (left) takes a break from wrapping tefillin with passersby in New York City's Diamond District on October 23, 2026.

Less than a day after stabbing attack, Chabad man returns to wrapping tefillin in Manhattan

The long way home: Free after decade in Iraqi prison, Benjamin Hassin begins new life in Jerusalem

Norwegian auction house withdraws sale of SS-looted Torah fragment following Israeli outcry

Judaism   

AVRAHAM’S WILLINGNESS to stand alone would become a defining feature of our nation.

Parashat Lech Lecha: Having the courage to stand alone

Parashat Lech Lecha: There is no wisdom like that gained through experience

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Christian World   

 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.

Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says

Friends of Zion says October 7 broadcast reached 250 million in 176 countries

Christian tourists buy West Bank settlement goods in protest of European trade restrictions

Food   

Food is prepared at Chentro Kosher in Hadera.

Chentro Kosher: New Hadera joint offers a fresh take on the classic burger

In the Kitchen with Henny: Five recipes with five ingredients or less

Wine talk: All’s well that ends well

Archaeology   

Obsidian convergent scraper found in Ararat-1 cave, Armenia, in 2019.

Israeli researchers use ancient stone tools to trace hunter-gatherer migrations

Prehistoric hunter-gatherers stayed connected across 200 kilometers, Israeli study finds

‘We’re all in the same boat,’ Noah's Ark researcher tells ‘Post’ at Turkey’s Durupinar site

Science   

Hula valley's Gesher Benot Ya’aqov.

Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven

Japan launches uncrewed space mission to become first to gather samples from Mars' moon Phobos

Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts

Culture   

GOLAZIN ARDESTANI attends the Haifa festival this week.

Iranian singer Gola brings message of hope to Haifa International Film Festival

Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret

Not sheepish: Israel Museum reveals a different side of Menashe Kadishman’s art

History   

Oscar Levis, known early in his career as “Chick Levy,” and later as “Oscal,” was celebrated as the premier pitcher in Panama before joining the Cuban Stars and Hilldale Daisies in the Negro Leagues.

The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history

The forgotten German who saved Jews in Japan - and the diary that resurfaced 80 years later

Saved from Nazi-occupied Prague, thousands of Torah scrolls find new life through a Satmar scribe

OMG   

Actor Selma Blair attends Variety’s 2026 Power of Women: Los Angeles event in Beverly Hills, California, US September 23, 2026.

Actor Selma Blair arrested, accused of abusing flight attendants

Former England soccer star Wayne Rooney says grandma was Polish Jew during Auschwitz visit

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts amid legal troubles

Travel   

The David Kempinski Hotel in central Tel Aviv.

Two Tel Aviv luxury hotels rank among Middle East's best in international travelers' poll

Glamping in Arazim Valley: Historic farm becomes new hospitality hub

Choosing love: Street party in Tel Aviv on Election Day

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

Evolving regional economic opportunities

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