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.

Ethiopian Jews take part in a prayer of the Sigd holiday on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem on November 28, 2024.

Jerusalem through Ethiopian eyes: Understanding Israel's capital through its Ethiopian communities

Members of Nahala movement march toward Gaza Strip with saplings and Israeli flags, February 5, 2026.

Hundreds of Israelis march towards Gaza border, IDF deployed to prevent border crossing

Soldiers march during a military parade to mark the Iran's annual Army Day in Tehran on April 18, 2025.

Missile barrages and cyber operations: Iran outlines multi-front war plan against US - report


'They don't want us involved': Trump says Iran will negotiate because it fears war with US

Trump also addressed the negotiations on Wednesday, saying Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "should be very worried" during a pre-recorded interview with NBC News.

US President Donald Trump prays during a group prayer during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, US, February 5, 2026.

UAE hosts American Jewish Committee on sidelines of World Governments Summit

Participants discussed ways to enhance security and stability in the Middle East through dialogue and de-escalation, the ministry said.

The United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with leaders of the American Jewish Committee, February 5, 2026.

'This job sucks': ICE attorney removed from role after slamming Minnesota crackdown in court

“Sometimes I wish you would just hold me in contempt, Your Honor, so that I can have a full 24 hours of sleep," Le said. 

CE agents depart the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building on February 4, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Russian cyborg pigeon drones begin real-world testing phases, sparking concern over military misuse

While the company insists its mission is purely to serve utilities, logistics, agriculture, and emergency response, the potential to adapt the technology for military use is hard to ignore.


UK quietly repatriates 'ISIS brides,' children from Syria's Al-Roj detention camp - report

Reports of the returns, which have not been addressed by government officials, came amid turmoil over control of detention sites as the SDF and Damascus battle for territory and custody arrangements.

Women and children queue in the rain during a joint security operation by Syria's Kurdish Internal Security Police Force, and the Kurdish-led SDF at Camp Roj where foreign relatives of people suspected of belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group are held, April 5, 2025.

New Epstein Files audio reveals Barak-Epstein conversation on Israel 'immigrant quality'

"I am glad when I was the Chief Rabbi of Moscow, we stopped this crazy initiative," former chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt wrote on X/Twitter following the conversation's release.

Former prime minister Ehud Barak attends a conference held by the Movement for Quality Government in Tel Aviv, January 28, 2026.

IDF reserve officer severely wounded by terrorist gunfire near Gaza’s yellow line

The IDF said armored units and Israel Air Force aircraft struck targets in the area and called the incident a blatant violation of the current ceasefire agreement.

IDF soldiers operate in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip, February 1, 2026.

Sde Teiman leak: Israel Police conclude investigation into IDF's ex-top attorney

Police Commissioner Daniel Levi has decided that the evidence from the investigation of the former military advocate-general (MAG) Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi won't be transferred to the Attorney General.

Former IDF Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is released to house arrest outside the Neve Tirtza Women’s Prison in Ramle, November 7, 2025

Israel's 'Captain Ella,' highest-ranking Muslim officer, named IDF's new Arabic spokeswoman

Major Ella Waweya, known as "Captain Ella," will replace Col. Avichay Adraee as the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson, taking charge of Arabic outreach across platforms.

Maj. Ella Waweya, the new Arabic language spokesperson, pictured on July 7, 2024.

Iran signals willingness to shut down or suspend nuclear program to avoid US conflict - NYT

US President Donald Trump vowed to use force if Tehran ignored his demands and announced an “armada” heading toward Iran. 

AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October.  (West Asia News Agency/Reuters)