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Netanyahu to visit Washington on Monday, source tells 'Post'

Israel will wait to hear about Dermer's meetings in Washington before considering additional significant steps in Gaza.

New York luxury landlords draft Israeli equity swap amid socialist upset

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump shake hands following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, April 7, 2025.

Trump called to cancel Netanyahu trial due to interference with peace talks, White House says

The White House claimed Netanyahu was “slated to go to court last week when he’s in the middle of negotiating a peace deal,” despite the fact that he had not been summoned that day.

US President Donald Trump speaks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office in April 2025.

Netanyahu will travel to US next week, Israel, US embassy in Jerusalem eases travel restrictions

Rockets attack targets Iraqi military airbase in Kirkuk • Iran says usual cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog cannot go forward • US State Dept OKs sale of $510 million for Israel

Pro-Palestinian activist yells at Mamdani for saying 'Israel has the right to exist'

olan Regional Council Governor Ori Kallner and Katzrin Local Council head Yehuda Dua.

Golan leaders demand recognition in possible Syria peace talks

Israel, Syria talks hit roadblock over issue of IDF operating in Syrian territory

MK Gadi Eisenkot announces split from Gantz's National Unity party

Security officers surround the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on May 22, 2025, following a shooting that left two people dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum the day before.

DHS releases $94 million of security grants for Jewish institutions as remainder of funding stalls

Kittens Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan seen over an illustrative background of US-struck Iranian nuclear sites.

From nuclear threat to harmless kittens: Israeli rescues adopt names of US-struck facilities

IRAQI JEWS in Israel protest their counterparts’ persecution under the Ba’ath regime. (Fritz Cohen)

Grandson of expelled Iraqi Jews sues French gov't for millions unpaid rent on house used as embassy

A Palestinian man stands next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, June 26, 2025.

Editor's Notes: I raise my family on these hilltops, yet I refuse to justify extremists

From Ceasefire to Crossroads: Can America and China Forge a New Era in the Middle East?

Only Washington and Beijing have the global clout to achieve a bold package deal, cleansing the Middle East of terrorism, securing the release of the hostages, and ending the Israel-Iran showdown.

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Institute for Structural Reforms

Adv. Sharga Biran, President of the Institute for Structural Reforms

Israel at War

Israel at War

IDF securing GHF sites critical for stifling Hamas control of population in Gaza

This comes amid fierce allegations and footage of live bullets shot at Palestinians at the GHF sites, which the UN has called a humanitarian catastrophe, where hundreds have been reportedly killed.

Awaiting Hamas's response: Will an expanded IDF ground operation free hostages, defeat Hamas?

Palestinians approach to collect aid supplies from the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 29, 2025.

Smotrich says he'll oppose ending Gaza war 'with all his heart'

Released hostage Liri Albag speaks at Hostage Square, calling for the release of the remaining hostages, alongside her parents Shira and Eli, June 28, 2025.

Former hostage Liri Albag to return to IDF

Mossad trolls Tehran: ‘We’re following you back,’ Israelis taunt Iran’s generals

Israel News

Israel News

American meddling in Israel didn’t start with Trump

What made Trump’s actions audacious was not the interference itself but how he did it — openly, unapologetically, with a veiled threat that US military aid might be at stake.

Bat Yam holds memorial for Ukrainian family slain by Iranian missile

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

Yair Netanyahu summoned to give testimony in diplomatic passports investigation

Yair Netanyahu over a backdrop of Lahav 433

MK Vaturi asks Trump to impose sanctions on A-G Baharav-Miara

US President Donald Trump, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, MK Nissim Vaturi

'Qaani is not our spy': Mossad-linked X account denies rumours of ties to Iranian general

Spotlight

Revellers hold up a Palestinian flag, a prop head wearing a balaclava in the colours of the Irish flag, and a representation of a zebra, on the day Kneecap performs at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, Britain, June 28, 2025.

US revokes visas for Bob Vylan after music duo's Glastonbury chants

Guitarist and singer Bobby Vylan of the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan delivers a message in support of Palestinians during his performance at the Glastonbury music festival, in Pilton, Britain, June 28, 2025, in this still image from video obtained from social media

BBC regrets not cutting Bob Vylan Glastonbury livestream, calls chants antisemitic

Jewish settlers at the illegal West Bank settlement outpost of Ramat Migron, on September 8, 2023.

Israeli settler and West Bank aid group file first court bid to overturn UK sanctions

YARON GOLDMAN, one of Israel’s rising stars, is poised to be one of the leaders of the U19 national team in its historic World Cup debut in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Yaron Goldman and Israel’s Under-19 hoopsters stand tall in Switzerland

Analyses & Features

Analyses & Features

Will US back Israeli preemptive actions?

Will the US support Israel’s new post-October 7 doctrine of preemption and deterrence, or will Washington revert to urging Israeli restraint once ceasefires are established?

Jewish violence in the West Bank is a moral and strategic liability for Israel

ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR to the US Yechiel Leiter departs after a visit to the US Capitol last week. If Washington signals restraint or pressures Jerusalem to temper its response to provocations, Iran will interpret it as a green light to escalate, the writer warns.

Is West Bank terror threat reduced or concealed?

L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

US, Iran have a long road to a nuclear deal

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, Syria May 27, 2025.

The growing ties between Israel, Syria, its possible spread into the Middle East

Business & Innovation

Business & Innovation

Iran-linked hackers may target US firms and critical infrastructure, US government warns

FBI: While there are no indications of a coordinated Iranian-linked malicious cyber campaign so far, organizations should ensure their defenses are up to date.

The AI paradox: Master it - but don't use it?

An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

ICC says new cybersecurity incident has been contained

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture

FedEx resumes Israel services, imposes surcharge on select routes

FedEx airplane.

Israel's Cato Networks valued at over $4.8 billion in latest funding round

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Craft Resumes

Aliyah Portal

DHGATE

MDA Heroes

Ono Conversation Corner

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Real Estate Listings

Antisemitism

Antisemitism

12 Observations Following the Twelve-Day War

A speculative post-war briefing.

UK campaign group Palestine Action to challenge government ban

Destruction at the site where a missile fired from Iran into the central Israeli city of Rishon leTzion a few days ago. June 25, 2025.

'A tragedy': Victim of antisemitic Boulder terror attack, 82, dies of wounds

Sam King crosses the street after affixing an Israeli flag to a street light near the scene of an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado, US June 1, 2025.

Islamist antisemitism goes beyond Israeli-Palestinian conflict, CEG report argues

Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, October 28, 2023.

EDITORIAL

The history of Jew-hatred is repeating across the UK

World News

World News

UK export of F-35 parts to Israel was lawful, London court rules

West Bank-based group Al-Haq had taken legal action against Britain's Department for Business and Trade over its decision to exempt F-35 parts when it suspended some arms export licenses last year.

Jury in Australia's mushroom murder trial retires to consider verdict

An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

Iran was stockpiling missile arsenal that could reach Europe, FM spox. says

Flag of Azerbaijan

Shared vision of alignment: Azerbaijan's strategically important energy deal with Israel

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, offers blessings to his followers at his Himalayan residence in the northern hill town of Dharamshala, India, December 20, 2024.

Dalai Lama set to reveal succession plan as China watches

In Collaboration

No politics, No Exceptions: Feeding Every Family with Dignity

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Colel Chabad

MENDY & TZVI BLAU of Colel Chabad join then-welfare minister Haim Katz at the Knesset to mark the launch of Israel’s National Project for Food Security – a groundbreaking partnership ensuring that tens of thousands of families across the country receive reliable, nutritious food support every month

A nation’s pillar: The rise of the largest volunteer organization following Oct. 7

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HaOgen LeMishpachot HaMiluim

‘YOU CAN spot HaOgen volunteers by the kindness in their eyes.’

The Moment to Act is Now: The Damage is Severe, But Our Spirits Are Strong and Resilient

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Israel Bonds

This is the reality for families across Israel

Middle East

Middle East

Three Israelis arrested for spying for Iran, two for planning 'assassination plot'

It is also suspected that they were instructed to assassinate a person whose details are not known.

Knesset committee votes to impeach Israeli Arab lawmaker Ayman Odeh

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

Far Right settlers damage IDF facility worth millions, meant to protect Jewish residents

Far Right Jewish activists set fire to security facility in the West Bank, June 29, 2025.

Former Labor Party member Avi Shaked announces new Jewish-Arab party

Businessman and former Labor Party member Avi Shaked, who announced the formation of a new Jewish-Arab party.

ANALYSIS

Defense agencies have lost control over Jewish extremists in West Bank

Israeli security forces guard as Jews tour in the West Bank city of Hebron, June 28, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Environment & Climate Change

Thousands flee wildfires in Turkey as Europe is hit by early heatwave

Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Germany. Even the Netherlands, used to a milder climate, issued a warning for high temperatures in the coming days, with high humidity.

: Firefighters and local residents respond to a wildfire in Menderes district of the Aegean city of Izmir, Turkey, June 29, 2025.

How one cigarette destroys 10,000 acres of land in Greece's Chios

A firefighting helicopter drops water to extinguish fire at the area of Kontylopos on Chios island, Greece, June 24, 2025.

FEATURE

Israel's forests burn while gov't continues to underfund Fire and Rescue Authority

A forest fire is seen burning in Israel.

Invisible 'sky highway': 700 million migratory insects navigate across Israel each year

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Knesset investigation reveals health risks of water cannons, skunk spray used during protests

The Israel Medical Association (IMA) has also previously warned about similar health risks.

Tired from Israel-Iran war: A good snooze is not a luxury

Police use a water cannon to disperse demonstrators blocking the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the Israeli government, March 30, 2024; illustrative.

This is your brain on magic mushrooms: My first experience with psilocybin

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife toured the Magen David Adom (MDA) blood bank in Ramle June 29, 2025

'Truly grateful for their work': US Amb. Huckabee, wife tour underground MDA blood bank

Prof. Tulchinsky at the 2019 conference on micronutrient conditions in the population and sponsored by Israel’s Health Ministry of Health, the Association of Public Health Physicians of the Israel Medical Association, and Ashkelon Academic College.

Health professionals issue appeal: Palestinians, Israelis can work together on public health

Aliyah

Aliyah

Aliyah during war: Simon and Jane Babil’s tumultuous journey to Israel

Simon: 'After working so hard for so long toward the goal of making aliyah, all of a sudden we were in limbo with no home to return to. That was scarier than being in Israel during a war.'

Reichman’s journey: Building a global academic home for the Jewish people

THE BABILS enjoy their daughter Ellen Levi and her family.

INTERVIEW

Exploring aliyah under fire: Tel Aviv visitor's journey begins amid a barrage of missiles

OPINION

Time for aliyah: A Letter to Israelis abroad and  our brethren, the Jews of the diaspora

ByMICHAEL EISENBERG

A warzone welcome for olah who arrived hours ahead of Iran attack

Israel Real Estate

Israel Real Estate

From real estate to reality: How the Alma project built a bridge between Israel and the US

When Jews from Great Neck and Kings Point bought 50 homes in Alma, Kiryat Ono, they built more than real estate - they sparked a historic bond, leading to a sister city pact with US towns.

Ashdod’s new urban center is underway

Alma project - Cnaan Group

Now is the time to live by the sea in Gush Dan

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14 HaRav Kook – Where luxury meets the sea

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Ashkelon?? This surprising project is forecasting unprecedented revenues in the city

Employment and Commercial Project in Ashkelon – Effi Square

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Read Israel news in easy Hebrew with Ivrit

The Ivrit magazine is for people with basic reading abilities in Hebrew who want to improve their knowledge of the language.

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Feel close to Israel with The Jerusalem Post International Edition

The International Jerusalem Post, a weekly digest, publishes the best of the Jerusalem Post's news for the readers abroad.

Conference

Florida Sen. Rick Scott is interviewed at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025'

Trump admin. stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel, Steve Witkoff says

NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Israeli Economics Minister Nir Barkat sign economic partnership

ANeustart wins Next-Gen Women entrepreneurship award at Jerusalem Post Women Leaders Summit

MDA Heroes

A Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulance at an Ofakim MDA station.

Reflecting on Oct. 7: 'Everyone knew exactly what they needed to do'

Meet the medic who understood on Oct. 7 she must do everything to save a child

MDA hero: We’re here for each and every person who is sick or injured

Podcasts

The Jerusalem Post is joined by Roni Flamer, Co-founder and CEO of the Or Movement, which aims to bring people from the center to the periphery June 29, 2025

Why should Israelis move down to the Negev?

Building bridges in innovation: Maayan Shahar on scaling startups and crafting partnerships

Chief Rabbi denounces South African government for supporting Iran

US Politics

A billboard bearing a portrait of US President Donald Trump with a slogan, displayed by the Coalition for Regional Security group on the facade of a hotel building in Tel Aviv, on February 5, 2025.

Israel's leadership, allies must now make case for continued American support

What is the future of the US-Israel relationship?

Blinken's critique of Trump omits vital details about Obama's failings with Iran

Diaspora

People applaud as Taoiseach Simon Harris looks on after receiving a majority parliamentary vote to become the next Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, in Dublin, Ireland, April 9, 2024.

Ireland becomes first European country to introduce ban on trade, imports from Israeli settlements

The power of global Jewish solidarity during a time of war and uncertainty

RCMP: Israeli Canadians could be investigated for Gaza-based war crimes

Judaism

Israelis arrive to the train station from Ben Gurion International Airport as the first flights back to Israel started since its civilian airspace was closed last week, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.

A Jew is never stuck: Embracing resilience in times of crisis

'Above All, We Are Jews': The life story of a great American Reform rabbi

Between a rock and a hard space: Israel's dilemma over hostages on Korach parasha

Christian World

A broken gate at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, June 29, 2025.

Protesters break into Greek Orthodox Church in Nazareth, remove outer gate

‘Israel fights for us all’: Evangelical pastor calls IDF the shield of Western civilization

Israel condemns deadly Damascus church bombing, reaches out to Syria's Christians

Food

THE CHICKEN Shack dish uses an all-natural, antibiotic-free breaded chicken breast, served in one of the toasted potato buns that are a trademark of the franchise, with lettuce, pickles, and a herb mayonnaise.

Shake Shack: A dream of quality fast food at reasonable prices

Chabad restaurants around the world put greater focus on gourmet

Finn’s Bay: Fantastic dinner by the sea in Netanya

Archaeology

‘THEY ARE are organic. They can be burned.’ Ivory artifacts, like the figurines pictured here, were among the highest priority artifacts to be removed from the museum to safety.

How Israel safeguards archaeological treasures amid Iranian attacks

Rare 1,900-year-old bronze lion heads uncovered in Sharon region, symbolic of regional diversity

The Cyrus Cylinder: Archaeological treasure that connects Ancient Persia and the Jewish people

Science

A building at the campus of the Weizmann Institute of Science remains damaged following an Iranian missile strike on Sunday, in Rehovot, Israel June 19, 2025

A tragedy for science: Weizmann Institute mourns irreplaceable research losses from Iran attack

New Israeli-developed bioengineered skin could heal burn wounds twice as fast

Israel’s MKNL Technology is solving keyboard language disruptions through a color-coded solution

Culture

RON BEN YISHAI and MAOR HAAS won the European Footvolley Championship representing Israel this week for the fourth time.

Blue-and-white duo crowned European footvolley champions

'I wanted to show what happened on Oct 7': Yariv Mozer discusses Emmy-winning doc.

'Judaism: A love story': The latest book by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

History

The Jewish Quarter, as seen from above the Old City.

Stones and stories: The life of a veteran family of Jerusalem's Old City

This week in Jewish history: Happy birthday to Mel Brooks, Franz Kafka

Archaeologists reveal mythological scene on ancient sarcophagus found in Caesarea

OMG

Jewish Canadian Elan Bibas and Palestinian American Huda Mustafa kiss on Love Island.

A Jew and a Palestinian kissed on Love Island - outrage followed the smooch

How Israeli hoteliers rise to challenge of housing evacuees amid war

Iran nearly succeeded assassinating Mike Pompeo in Europe in 2022, new book reveals

Consumerism

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As Antisemitism and Global Crime Rise, Israeli-Trained Dogs Become the First Line of Defense

I Have Tested 20 Resume Writing Services - This Is The Best One

The Rise of Humanized AI: Impact on Businesses & Writers

Astrology

Our Message to Aquarius Women

Is your friend an Aquarius? We have a sharp message for her!

Tuesday's horoscope: Capricorn - Ability to empower and be empowered

Daily horoscope for Sunday: Virgo – Try not to make rash decisions

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Yael Gabriel, presenting her work during her studies.

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