SHIR PERETS

Shir Perets is a Breaking News Desk Manager at The Jerusalem Post. She grew up in central Israel and is a graduate of Bar-Ilan University, where she studied English literature and communications. When she isn’t writing, Shir can be found painting, building Legos, feeding stray cats, or singing along to Taylor Swift.

IDF graphic of a Iranian nuclear development compound in Tehran that was truck by Israel on March 12, 2026.

IDF conducts strike against Taleghan nuclear site in Tehran

The flag of Somaliland is seen during a campaign rally of the main opposition party Waddani in Hargeisa on November 8, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Somaliland presidential election.

Israel-Somaliland ties could lead to Red Sea Israeli base, intel. gathering on Houthis - report

Activity of the “Mountains” Brigade (810) in the Lebanese Mount Dov area published on March 12, 2026.

WATCH: IDF conducts some 200 strikes against Hezbollah, destroys terror infrastructure in Beirut


Iran may deploy naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, US intelligence believes - report

Iran’s naval mine stock isn’t known, though according to CBS, estimates have ranged from 2,000 to 6,000 units.

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 10, 2026.

'I'm proud of you': Air Force comm. congratulates pilot who downed Iranian jet in Tehran dogfight

“I’m proud of you,” Bar added, urging them to return safely, rest briefly, and prepare for the next mission.

A Yakovlev Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft performs during the International Army Games 2016, in Dubrovichi outside Ryazan, Russia, August 5, 2016.

Shell shocked: Israel Police rescue turtle struck by Iranian missile fragment

 “I approached to deal with a weapons item that had fallen at the scene, and suddenly I saw the turtle with its shell damaged and bleeding,” Senior Sergeant A., the officer who found the turtle, said

Israel Police locate and rescue turtle hit by Iranian missile fragment, March 6, 2026.

Daughter of Hamas terrorist released in hostage deal arrested for online incitement to terrorism

The suspect was found to identify with Hamas, and incited against Israel, as well as encouraging enemy action during the war, including calls to harm Israelis.

Illustrative image of woman wearing handcuffs.

Four arrested in UK on suspicion of spying on Jewish sites for Iran

The four were arrested in relation to an ongoing investigation into surveillance of locations linked to Jewish communities.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Former ambassador slams false narrative Israel 'dragged' US into war

“Before the war, I was often asked whether Israel had become the 51st state, unable to say no to the US president. That’s not the case,” Mike Herzog said.

Ambassador to U.S. Michael Herzog welcomes Secretary of State Antony Blinken upon his arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday Oct. 12, 2023.

Nineteen Israelis wounded as Iran missile hits Beersheba buildings

The local municipality said scans were taking place for further casualties within the wreckage caused by the missile, which said to have destroyed several homes in the area.

Emergency responders attend the scene of an Iranian missile strike, in Beersheba, southern Israel, March 2, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Israel pushed Trump to strike Iran for weeks before Operation Epic Fury - report

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly pushed for strikes against Iran, while Saudi Arabia’s role appeared more complex. 

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.

Trump threatens Iran with 'force that has never been seen before' if strikes continue

Qalibaf said Iranian authorities had prepared scenarios “including” contingencies for the period after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and pledged that Iran would “continue Khamenei’s path."

President Donald J. Trump monitors US military operations in Iran: Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026

Trump: We have several 'off ramp' options for ending operation against Iran

"I can go long and take over the whole thing, or end it in two or three days and tell the Iranians: 'See you again in a few years if you start rebuilding," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy.