JACOB LAZNIK
Jacob Laznik is a breaking news desk editor at The Jerusalem Post. Originally from the United States, he made aliyah to Israel in 2015. He served in the IDF for three years as a shooting instructor in the Golani Brigade and has a BA in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy from Reichman University with a specialization in counterterrorism. He currently lives in Baka, Jerusalem.
New aid distribution mechanism threatens Hamas control, Israeli sources say
IDF tanks enter Netzarim Corridor in Gaza Strip, sources confirm to 'Post'
IDF denies Hamas claims of strike on Indonesian Hospital
IDF clears strategic roads in northern Gaza Strip, satellite imagery shows - report
Construction of such corridors is meant to assist with both defensive and "strategic offensive" operations in the Gaza Strip, the IDF said.
Netanyahu: Trial is ‘witch hunt,’ nation will see the truth after testimony
Netanyahu will take questions from the press for the first time in 99 days.
Belev Echad raises $4.7M to aid wounded IDF soldiers at annual NYC gala
Attendees were deeply moved by firsthand accounts from IDF soldiers who were wounded while bravely defending Israel from the brutal Hamas massacre on October 7.
'Take to the streets': Opposition calls for protests across Israel after Gallant's firing
Head of The Democrats party, Yair Golan, called for protests, saying, "Take to the streets."
Seven Israelis arrested for spying for Iran, providing info on army bases
Prosecutors allege they completed some 600 missions for Iran, including gathering intelligence on sensitive military and infrastructure sites and identifying potential human targets for Iran.
What happened on day 377 of the Israel-Hamas war?
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Rafah • No hostages killed in unplanned op • 5 soldiers killed in Lebanon
Officials to 'Post': Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Rafah, Gaza Strip
In an unexpected turn of events, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed during an IDF operation in Rafah, potentially reshaping the conflict's dynamics. No hostages were killed during the operation.
Tel Aviv-bound flight lands in Larnaca, passengers refuse to leave
Passengers on a Tel Aviv-bound flight, including one Jerusalem Post reporter, have been stranded in Cyprus with no idea how they'll make it home.
No. 46: Alon Futterman, Alon Davidi, Inbal Rabin-Liberman: The heroes of Israel's South
Alon Futterman, Alon Davidi, and Inbal Rabin-Liberman have made courageous efforts to support Israel’s southern residents and rebuild the communities that were attacked on October 7.
No. 34: Ben Shapiro, Jake Tapper, Dana Bash: Jews in the news
Ben Shapiro, Jake Tapper, and Dana Bash have and continue to use their platforms to display their support for Israel, hostage families, and highlight humanitarian concerns.
