Netanyahu warns of 'campaign to smear Israel' after European diplomats attacked in West Bank

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.
Masked men attacked diplomats in the West Bank.
The damaged vehicle from one of the diplomats.

Masked settlers allegedly attack European diplomats, Palestinians in West Bank

WATCH

'They kicked me again and again': Washington Post photojournalist recounts West Bank attack

INTERVIEW
American freelance photojournalist Heidi Levine lies on a gurney in the emergency room of a hospital in Ramallah, as she is treated after allegedly being attacked by Israeli settlers while photographing farmers harvesting their olives, in the Palestinian village of Abu Falah on October 16, 2026.
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 2, 2026.

Iran claims oil tanker exploded after hitting mine, CENTCOM chief touts military success in Gulf

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ANALYSIS
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hold a meeting in Turkmenbashi on October 8, 2026.

Nexus of Russia, Iran relationship on display amid US sanctions controversy

OPINION

Predictions of Gaza’s death toll were wrong - why is no one being held accountable?

ByMICHA DANZIG
Author Gil Hoffman stands with his new book, ‘The Blood Libel Machine,’ which argues that the spread of anti-Israel narratives and the surge in global antisemitism were the result of a premeditated information campaign that had been in the works for decades.

Israel must treat the media war as seriously as Iran’s nuclear threat, Gil Hoffman says

FRONTLINES
Israeli political scientist and former member of Knesset Dr. Einat Wilf visits The Jerusalem Post's podcast studio, September 2026.

The problem with Israel’s hasbara is what it refuses to say

OPINION
Houthi supporters rally in solidarity with the movement, in Sana’a, Yemen, Oct. 9.

Voices from the Arab press: Yemen’s fight to retake Sana'a mirrors Syria’s liberation of Damascus

DEMONSTRATORS RIDE through a street while waving Syrian flags during a rally in Hasakah, Syria, last Friday.

Syria’s Kurdish autonomy is fading as Arab unrest challenges Damascus’s control

FRONTLINES
Representatives from Israel and Greece sign a defense deal with over NIS 10 billion, August 31, 2026.

For Israel, Greece is more than a friend - it is a strategic partner

OPINION
Coffee on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh campus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In Pittsburgh, campus antisemitism report’s authors neglected to speak with Jewish students

Ex-Shin Bet chief warns Netanyahu could deliberately escalate tensions ahead of elections

Former Shin Bet chief and Yashar party member Yoram Cohen speaks during the launch of the Yashar party’s election campaign in Hod Hasharon, central Israel, June 30, 2026.

The battle for Israel: As Netanyahu rallies the Right, Eisenkot makes his move for power

FRONTLINES

Democrats party's Golan questions Shin Bet chief Zini's ability to safeguard Israeli elections

Yair Golan saying he does not rule out forming a coalition with the haredi parties, as long as the Religious Zionist Party, Otzma Yehudit, and the Likud are not there – a position that surprised many. Here, the party leader leads a faction meeting at the Knesset on Monday.

Ben-Gvir surges in polls as election campaign exposes deep divisions in Israel

Election billboards for Otzma Yehudit party and its party head Itamar Ben Gvir, in Ramat Gan. October 04, 2026.

Liberman accuses Eisenkot of plotting post-election alliance with Netanyahu, siphoning votes

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Why American doctors travel to Israel for Magen David Adom training

Participants in a previous Magen David Adom International Seminar on Emergency Response visit the Western Wall, Jerusalem

Britain’s lesson for Israel: The West Bank settlement policy has consequences

OPINION
ISRAELI SECURITY forces stand outside a shop owned by Palestinian Mouayad Oweis after settlers placed dozens of Israeli flags, blocking access to the roadside business in the West Bank, in October 2026.

As Israel's intelligence protects the UK, Britain's politics punish Israel

JERUSALEM REPORT

Erez Halevi, Israeli pop pioneer and voice of self-acceptance, dies at 71

Late Erez Halevi in the cover of one of his albums.

IDF kills Hamas Nukhba commander in Gaza who infiltrated Re'im base on October 7

IDF kills Hamas Nukhba commander Maher Walid Omar al-Husseini in Gaza Strip, October 14, 2026.

'This is our homeland': Netanyahu responds to Obama accusations that Israel stole Palestinian land

Police detain a demonstrator during a students' protest in Brussels, Belgium, October 17, 2026.

Protesters clash with police in Brussels as anti-government demonstrations spread across Europe

Protesters stand near a burning car during an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 17, 2026.

Israeli embassy temporarily closed as Albanian protesters clash with police in Tirana

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 2, 2026.

IRGC claims two oil tankers hit naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, caught fire

US CENTRAL COMMAND chief Adm. Brad Cooper has played a pivotal role in shaping American military strategy toward Iran and the wider Middle East. Here, he testifies before lawmakers in Washington in May.

Iran-backed militias funnel money to IRGC amid economic crisis, CENTCOM commander Cooper says

Jewish Democrats launch ad blitz blasting Young Republicans for praising Hitler

Halie Soifer, of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, speaks at the American Zionist Movement forum in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 12, 2018.

Majority of New York Jewish voters view Mamdani unfavorably

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Hillel rabbi in Georgia's Emory fired over fiance's Israel criticism, pro-Palestinian posts

Candler Library, Emory University

Pro-Palestinian protesters demand cancellation of Israeli dance performance at Madrid theater

People hold anti-war placards during a protest to call for a ceasefire in Gaza to mark 100 days since the start of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Madrid, Spain, January 20, 2024; Illustrative.

Thai authorities inspect Chabad House in Chiang Mai, find no violations

Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030 after over a decade in role

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks during a joint-press conference with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (not pictured) following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 11, 2026

'We'll knock it out fast': Trump threatens Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site with strikes

JERUSALEM REPORT

The financial siege: Iran's banks no longer serve citizens, they police them

Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Iran giving Yemen's Houthis target intelligence for drone, missile strikes on Saudi Arabia

REPORT
Heidi Levine, a photojournalist with the Washington Post, speaks to journalists at the hospital after sustaining multiple injuries during an alercation between Israeli extremist settlers on Palestinians harvesting olives, in Ramallah in the West Bank, October 16, 2026.

US lawmakers condemn settler violence after Washington Post journalist wounded in West Bank clashes

Israelis and Diaspora Jews are donating more since Oct. 7, says JGive founder

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Ori Ben Shlomo, the CEO and founder of JGive

Did Netanyahu’s phone call with Sharaa change Israeli-Syrian relations?

ANALYSIS
OPINION

You don't need psychic powers to see Obama is an 'antisemitism superspreader'

Former US president Barack Obama speaks during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
ByURI GELLER
OPINION

Gilad Schalit’s release, 15 years later: Why Israel must remember the joy of his homecoming

 Gilad Schalit and his father Noam arrive near their home town following Gilad's release from captivity in Gaza,  October 18, 2011
ByJONATHAN LIEBERMAN
OPINION

Is Israel fighting the wrong war?

ByJEFFREY KAHN

'Mother of all bombs': Potential US strike plans for Iran include largest non-nuclear weapon

REPORT
This US Department of Defense (DoD) handout photo shows the Massive Ordinance Air Blast (MOAB) weapon March 11, 2003 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

Israel ended Iran war with more interceptors than it started with, Rafael CEO says

EXCLUSIVE

Reporter's notebook: Israeli defense tech brings a wartime playbook to AUSA

ILLUSTRATIVE: Visitors observe the Iranian Ministry of Defense’s display featuring the Shahed 136 drone during the 13th edition of Iraq’s Defense, Security, and Cybersecurity Exhibition (IQDEX) in Baghdad, Iraq April 19, 2025.

Israel received Iranian, Russian weapons in secret transfer from Ukraine, fmr. ambassador says

The Elbit Systems UK stand is pictured on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in in Farnborough, south-west of London, on July 20, 2026.

Defense firm Elbit Systems expands operations in Europe with new Swedish facility

Tear gas, clashes between protesters and police hit French cities in cost-of-living demonstrations

Masked protesters react through tear gas amid clashes with the French riot police during a demonstration , France, October 17, 2026.

Trump mocks popularity of the name Mohammad, says 'nobody wants to be president' in Iran

Zelensky says Ukraine still unable to use interceptors due to Starlink limits, in touch with US

An artilleryman of the Special Rifle Police Battalion of Zaporizhzhia region sets up Starlink satellite internet system, at a position, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline in Donetsk region, Ukraine, October 16, 2026.

Russia claims control of eight more Ukrainian settlements, Ukraine disputes

A resident looks at a crater that appeared at the site of an apartment building damaged during a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine October 17, 2026
REPORT

Now-ousted US general warned of defense munition shortage months before Iran war

A sailor handles munitions on the flight deck of the USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea, September 13, 2026.

Acting CEO of Mekorot development & enterprise: Understanding the problem key to finding solutions

Barak Graber, Acting CEO, Mekorot Development & Enterprises

From forensic evidence to global accountability: Families demand the world hear the truth of Oct. 7

Jonathan Riss, Managing Director of the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, welcomes guests to the Forensic Symposium on Tuesday

A place in Israel

Connecting buyers, properties and professionals to simplify the journey to an Israeli home.

Your Taxes: How Israeli businesses can claim compensation for protection money damage

Law enforcement arrests a member of the Hariri crime organization on suspicion of extortion, threats, and the planting of explosive devices.

Your Investments: Building your Ark before retirement’s storm

Flying cars: Tesla's new Roadster uses SpaceX thrusters to turn in the air, can drive upside down

Tesla unveils its long-delayed Roadster nearly a decade after first revealing a next-generation version of its original electric sports ​car, at a launch event in Waco, Texas, US, on October 15, 2026.

Yaron Zelekha slams Netanyahu's economic policy, vows to cut cost of living

Professor Yaron Zelekha, chairman of the New Economic Party and a candidate on the joint electoral list with Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists Party, speaks during a press conference in the central Israeli city of Modi’in, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 15, 2026.

Ukraine's Starshield functionality in motion has been restored, source says

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

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.

Shipping through the Panama Canal remains uninterrupted after country hit by a 7.7 mag. earthquake

Attacks on oil infrastructure endangering marine life in Persian Gulf, research finds

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

People walk past damaged houses following deadly flash floods and a mudslide in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 21, 2026.

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

Israel faces a nationwide mental health crisis post-October 7, Clalit experts warn

STUDY
THE HEALTH ESTABLISHMENT found that the mental-health care they were supposed to provide was underbudgeted, understaffed, and had long waiting times.

Hadassah inaugurates Cyprus medical center, plans hospital near Nicosia

REPORT

US Army urges adoption of Israeli battlefield medicine as IDF cuts casualty deaths by half

Schneider Children's Medical Center established a program for children facing school anxiety

Yemen fighting overwhelms hospitals, cuts aid to 800,000 people, relief agencies say

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.

Aliyah Minister urges Israel to prepare for wave of French immigrants as student protests intensify

Demonstrators hold lit flares behind a banner reading AUTODEFENSE Lyceenne, amid smoke and flags. Grenoble, Isere, France, October 6, 2026.

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   

US military officers stand near US Air Force planes, which were used to evacuate people from Afghanistan, at Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, September 4, 2021.

US military weighs 'Mother of All Bombs' for Iran strikes as Eisenkot vows to destroy Hamas

Israelis and Diaspora Jews are donating more since Oct. 7, says JGive founder

Deri issues haredi draft law ultimatum as Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia

US Politics   

Rep. Mike Lawler participates in the annual Israel Day Parade on 5th Avenue, May 31, 2026.

Lawler, Conley battle for Jewish voters in pivotal New York race that could decide House control

Trump weighs pursuing action against Clinton, Obama if Democrats renew impeachment efforts

Majority of New York Jewish voters view Mamdani unfavorably

Diaspora   

(L-r) Michigan Israel Business Accelerator CEO Mark Davidoff, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Elad Strohmayer, MIBA Board Chair Howard Handler, and Chaim Martin, Israel's Minister of Economic Affairs to the United States, pose at the first U.S.-Israel Innovation Exchange Summit in Detroit, M

US, Israeli business groups unite to strengthen economic ties amid growing anti-Israel backlash

Thai authorities inspect Chabad House in Chiang Mai, find no violations

Hillel rabbi in Georgia's Emory fired over fiance's Israel criticism, pro-Palestinian posts

Judaism   

There are many roads that lead home.

From Terah to today: The many roads that lead Jews home

Parashat Noah: How prayer becomes an ark that carries us through turbulent times

Parashat Noah: The main thing is the intention

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   

Inside the medieval heating system found in Basel, Switzerland, October 9, 2026.

Archaeologists unearth medieval convent’s heating system during renovations in Switzerland

Israel unearths 2,000-year-old section of Jerusalem aqueduct that brought water to Temple Mount

WWII air-raid shelter buried beneath German playground rediscovered during construction work

Science   

Sheep and goats during their transfer from summer pastures to winter pastures, near Pribram, Czech Republic, November 7, 2025; illustrative.

Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts

Two out of three 2026 Nobel Medicine laureates were recognized with Technion's Harvey Prize in 2016

SpaceX's Starship engine failure could cause problem for NASA's 2028 moon mission objectives

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   

On Febuary 7, 1964, two enormous trucks carrying the 1,800 stained and tightly packed scrolls arrived in London...

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

On This Day: Final living hostages return from Gaza, as Trump addresses Knesset following ceasefire

Over 50 years later, Saul Bellow’s Israel observations remain strikingly relevant

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   

Kama's pool and waterfall. Shaped by founder Khen Shalem’s childhood on nearby Kibbutz Nir David, Kama’s pool is fed by a stone aqueduct whose waterfall wraps the whole village in a steady white noise that slows the mind and calms the body.

The gate of Eden: In Israel’s Valley of Springs, ancient history offers a new journey of healing

Planting hope in Samaria: A journey through vineyards, springs, and ancient history

Fattal unveils massive expansion with 12 new Israeli hotels

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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