Saudis ask Trump to 'give diplomacy a chance' on Iran prior to military option, sources tell 'Post'

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speak as they arrive during the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Leaders’ Summit at The Ritz-Carlton on May 14, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The results are in: Netanyahu's Likud is Israel's biggest party with 27 seats as all votes counted

Live Updates

Majority of opposition voters back Eisenkot-led government with Arab party Ra'am

POLL
Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is seen at his party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, October 28, 2026
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Chief of Staff, Ido Norden.

Netanyahu's chief of staff provided intel. leading to arrests in Ra'am vote bribery case

REPORT
Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

Israel election results: Netanyahu's Likud biggest party in Israel after all votes counted

CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on Iran military options in meeting, source tells 'Post'

A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster based out of March Air Force Base is displayed during the America's Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on September 25, 2026 in San Diego, CA; Illustrative.

Ten US military aircraft arrive in Israel as Americans warn of 'short, focused' Iran war

REPORT
US Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support US military operations in the war with Iran August 20, 2026.

Pentagon preparing $400 billion cut to Trump administration's requested defense budget

REPORT
People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Indian man suspected of faking Bondi Beach mass shooting injury to receive victim compensation

Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, the head of Chabad in Thailand.

Thailand revokes citizenship of Chabad leader Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor as crackdown continues

Levi Salem Musa Marhabi, a Yemenite Jew currently held hostage by the Houthis.

Who is Levi Salem Musa Marhabi, the Yemeni Jew held hostage by the Houthis?

US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 25, 2026.

Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events

Democrats' Golan meets Eisenkot, opposition heads as leaders weigh path to coalition

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yashar! with Eisenkot, meets with Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, on Thursday, following Israel's elections on Tuesday.

Shin Bet probes foreign election interference, warns against blaming Arab voters

Israel’s exit polls may have ‘fundamental problem’ after Netanyahu bloc surprise, pollster says

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026

Former Shas minister blames Deri for alienating voters as party drops to six seats

Shlomo Benizri seen during an interview in Jerusalem on September 10, 2014.

Shas officials blame hardline draft stance for one of party’s worst-ever election defeats

A view of the empty Shas party election headquarters in Jerusalem, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Small classrooms, lasting legacies

Teachers Anat Kampf of the US (R) and Dina Jacobson of the UK at the Global Jewish Teachers Award ceremony, honoring them for excellence in strengthening students’ Jewish identity – selected from among 250 nominees

Protesters rally outside Eisenkot's home with calls to include Arab parties in coalition

Israeli activists demonstrate outside the home of Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot in Herzliya, calling on him to form an alternative government with the support of Arab parties, two days after Israel’s general elections, October 29, 2026

Why are Israelis surprised Arab voters showed up?

OPINION

Ra'am's Abbas rejects election interference claims, denies Qatari links 'unlike Netanyahu'

United Arab List (Ra’am) party chairman Mansour Abbas stands alongside fellow party members on stage following the release of exit poll results in the northern Israeli city of Sakhnin, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Shin Bet probes suspected Qatari, Turkish funding to boost Arab turnout in Israeli election

Chairman of the Central Elections Committee (CEC), Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, Acting Director-General of the CEC, Attorney Din Livne, and committee members attend the registration of party lists ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections at the Knesset in Jerusalem, September 7, 2026.
WATCH

A celebration of excellence: Watch Tel Aviv University’s Honorary Degrees Ceremony live

People stand in a queue to vote during the national election, at a polling station in the Arab village of Taibe, northern Israel, October 27, 2026

True Zionists should welcome Arab participation in Israel’s government

OPINION
Election campaign billboards featuring Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot and Likud party chairman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside opposition leaders are displayed along a roadside in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections.

Broken promises or new elections? Netanyahu, Eisenkot face coalition dilemma

Haim Bibas, head of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel attends the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv, June 23, 2026.

Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas calls for Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government, warns against new elections

Patrick Stewart.

Legendary X-Men, Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86

Egyptian man who fire-bombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado pleads guilty to federal hate crimes

View of the outside of Boulder County jail on June 5, 2025, ahead of a court hearing for Mohamed Sabry Soliman, suspect in the June 1 Molotov cocktail attack on a Jewish solidarity walk in Boulder, Colorado.

Norway urged to strengthen antisemitism education as Holocaust Center director resigns

Antisemitism in Czech Republic surges over 400% since 2020, European human rights report finds

Dutch police in riot gear stand next to demonstrators including some with the Prince's Flag during a far-right rally named 'We Are The People' at the Malieveld in The Hague on September 19, 2026. (illistrative)

ADL-Boundless study finds simple messaging aids American in identifying online antisemitism

An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.

Two years after a judge’s order, a Spanish dictionary still defines ‘Jewish’ as ‘miserly’

Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Ras Tanura refinery, no Saudi confirmation

Flames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026.

Egypt rejects citizenship application by Hamas negotiator’s daughter on ‘security grounds’

IDF soldier indicted for allegedly spying for Iran, leaking sensitive military intelligence

A general view of a sign displaying fuel prices at a gas station in central Israel, after fuel prices increased at midnight, October 1, 2026.

Gasoline prices to fall 42 agorot Sunday, defying forecasts of a jump to near-record levels

Illustrative image of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot

Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of attempting to delegitimize election results

At least four killed, 11 injured after Italian helicopter crashes during EU mission in Bosnia

The site of the crash of a ICH-47 Chinook helicopter belonging to the Italian contingent of the European Union Force (EUFOR) Althea mission, near the village of Gorice, in Brcko District, Bosnia and Herzegovina, October 29, 2026.

INSS outlines recommendations for US, UK to set independent oversight, enforceable 'red lines'

ANALYSIS

The five issues that determine the Middle East's view of Israel's elections

A ballot box seen during elections for Israel's 26th Knesset on October 27, 2026.
REPORT

Polymarket probes suspicious trades around Israel election, Bloomberg News reports

The logo of prediction market trading platform Polymarket is seen on a digital screen (illustrative)
COMMENT

The future Israel cannot ignore: Opposition must speak to the country it hopes to lead

Netanyahu has turned Israel into a defense-tech powerhouse and a model US ally

OPINION
FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025

Israel, Greece conduct joint naval exercise for operational scenarios, sinking hostile ships

Australia considering Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor for missile defense

The Barak MX is manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Switzerland looking at Barak MX, SAMP/T NG for missile defense

International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE)'s Explorer Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. ISE was acquired by Israeli defense giant Elbit. Published October 20, 2026.

Elbit Systems to present underwater drones at Euronaval 2026 in Paris

Iran targeted Israeli election, US midterms with cyber, recruitment plans

REPORT
A voter places his ballot into a collection box during Israel's 26th Knesset elections, October 27, 2026.

Qatar denies interfering in Israeli elections, calls allegations 'ridiculous and dangerous'

INTERVIEW

‘We bear the consequences’: Diaspora Jews fear fallout from Israel’s election

Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election

Iran received letter from US's Vance, Trump claims message about medical supplies

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally on October 28, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina.

Australia rules out reversing Palestinian statehood recognition despite PA failures

Protesters walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the Palestine Action Group's March for Humanity in Sydney, Australia, August 3, 2025.

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.

Israeli AI start-up NanoCo brings governance and security to enterprise AI agents

Cybersecurity global dominance.

Israelis head to polls with open wallets as Election Day spending rises sharply from 2022 election

Former senior Tax Authority officials among 11 suspects in NIS 80 million fraud probe

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

Election uncertainty rocks markets as Tel Aviv stocks tumble and shekel reverses gains

The Tel Aviv stock exchange. June 02, 2026.

AI could accelerate quantum computing breakthrough, Bank of America strategist says

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

A visitor takes picture of an Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphin at the S.E.A. Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore on September 3, 2018.

Scientists in Abu Dhabi use AI to decipher whale, dolphin songs

Machete wielding mob attack health workers responding to Ebola in Congo

Health workers and humanitarian responders on the front lines of the Ebola response gather to receive a vaccination due to their potential exposure to the virus as part of their work with suspected cases  in the North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, October 16, 2026.

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

EXPLAINER

Antidepressants don't fix a chemical imbalance, so what do they do?

High Court strikes down petition to end sperm donor anonymity

Nigeria Ebola patient and spouse admitted to hospitals in Switzerland

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.

Lone soldiers, b'not sherut find a true home at the Michael Levin Base

French political turmoil may affect olim with restrictions on transferring money out of country

Immigrants from France are welcomed to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport in August.

She made aliyah at 16 - today, she's teaching the next generation about AI

AT HEBREW UNIVERSITY.

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

Conference   

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 are displayed at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026

The morning after: Israel’s election leaves more questions than answers

Netanyahu's bloc leads election results as Shin Bet probes foreign interference

Discovering Sofia: Jewish Heritage, Cosmonauts, Hilton & Matchday Magic

US Politics   

US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 25, 2026.

Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events

Mike Rogers campaign event for Jews brings out Haley Stevens’ fiancée

US Justice Dept loses initial bid to block votes from alleged noncitizens in California

Diaspora   

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Indian man suspected of faking Bondi Beach mass shooting injury to receive victim compensation

Australia rules out reversing Palestinian statehood recognition despite PA failures

Historic Polish synagogue acquired through tender, to be restored after years of neglect

Judaism   

'The Talmud Chronicles.'

‘Extra, extra!’ New book brings ancient Talmudic texts to life for readers of all ages

Parashat Lech Lecha: Having the courage to stand alone

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

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   

The main course at Benny Hadayag was a platter with a whole baked sea bass alongside sweet and regular potatoes (NIS 155-165).

'We wanted to keep Shabbat': Benny Hadayag seafood restaurant in Herzliya becomes kosher

Wine talk: From vine to glass

Brewed with barley from Be’eri's fields, a new Israeli beer brings new life after October 7

Archaeology   

Archaeologists find ring depicting the Pharos of Alexandria during underwater excavations in Egypt, October 28, 2026.

First seal ring depicting lighthouse of Alexandria found during dig at sunken ancient Egyptian port

Ancient wildfires in the Levant may have inspired Neolithic pottery-making, Israeli study suggests

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

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   

There is almost no sign of the war’s destruction. Metula, October 2026.

Metula is back: This is what the town that returned from the ruins looks like today

Discover Botmia Reservoir: The Golan’s peaceful hidden gem

Top Israeli chefs take over Carlton Tel Aviv kitchen for exclusive pop-up

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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