Herzog calls on political leaders to demonstrate flexibility ahead of coalition negotiations

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the State Memorial Ceremony for Chaim Weizmann, the First President of the State of Israel, at Weizmann House in Rehovot, November 1, 2026.
Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.
Head of Ra'am Mansour Abbas holds a joint press conference with new party member Yoav Segalovich in Nazareth. August 31, 2026.

Joint List, Ra'am expected to recommend Eisenkot for prime minister when meeting Herzog

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Lebanon charges 13 Hezbollah members over explosive shipment amid push to curb Iran's influence

A flag with the pattern of the Hezbollah flag hangs on a fence as residents wait to enter the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, following the withdrawal of Israel forces under a U.S.-brokered plan, in southern Lebanon, July 25.
Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) join hands at a More Perfect University presents Students vs Billionaires Town Hall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, US, October 26, 2026.

US midterm elections 2026: Five key Senate races that could determine control of Congress

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A HAMAS terrorist is seen alongside guns in Gaza.

Shin Bet accused of coercing Gaza targets into deadly strikes to spare families

Iran to receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after US-Iran war ends, IRGC spokesman says

Democrats party chairman Yair Golan and members of his party celebrate at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Netanyahu must not be allowed to lead Israel through another Iran war, Golan says

A demonstrator dressed as Mario, in blue overalls and a red cap, walks through a street engulfed in tear gas near Porte de Charenton in Paris, Ile-de-France, France, on 31 October 2026.

Israeli, US flags burned in Lyon as economic protests turn violent in European cities

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump says US ready to hit Iran's nuclear program 'in ten minutes' after speaking with Netanyahu

 A representation of the cryptocurrency is seen in front of Binance logo in this illustration taken, March 4, 2022.

Over $6 billion in 20 minutes: FBI accuses North Korea of largest-ever crypto hack against Binance

Jim Yahn at North Sterling Reservoir, built by local homesteaders in 1909 to 1911 to store irrigation water and now the centerpiece of North Sterling State Park.

The water diplomats: How western Negev AgTech and WaterTech are taking root in Colorado

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An activist is arrested as protestors defy the proscription of Palestine Action by holding illegal placards at American Embassy (US Embassy) on October 31, 2026 in London, England.

Over 130 arrested over Palestine Action terror designation protest outside US Embassy in London

Netanyahu survives the election, but Eisenkot holds the key to replacing him

ANALYSIS
A road sign stands in front of a large billboard featuring Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) of the Likud party and former military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, in Ramat Gan on October 20, 2026.

Opposition leaders move to oust Knesset Speaker Ohana before forming government

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Eisenkot lays out four coalition principles, says 'any MK' who accepts them can join government

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.

Joint List's Tibi says his party will not join coalition, supports replacing Knesset speaker

MK Ahmad Tibi attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 29, 2026.
FRONTLINES

Netanyahu survived October 7 and the election, but the political reckoning isn't over

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Likud supporters in Jerusalem after Tuesday's exit polls showed the Likud remaining as the largest party.

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

Unlawful haredi protests ramp up near IDF recruitment center in Kiryat Ono

WATCH
Haredi protesters gather outside the Tel Hashomer IDF base in Kiryat Ono on November 1, 2026.

Opposition bloc considers reviving direct elections without dissolving Knesset to end stalemate

REPORT

Former Mossad agent assisted Flavio Bolsonaro's escape from Brazil via Argentina

 Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro disembarks from a plane after arriving at Opa-locka Executive Airport near Miami, Florida, US, October 28, 2026.

Eisenkot's Yashar party says Likud MKs, ministers called party list members

Yashar party leader and former IDF chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot at the Kotel, October 21, 2026.

New academic plan expands support for reservist students, career soldiers for 2026-27 school year

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.

Israel needs bold moves, fresh approach, and unity government in wake of election stalemate

EDITORIAL
Jewish visitors walk near the separation barrier at Rachel’s Tomb, near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, ahead of the annual Hilula commemorating the death of the biblical matriarch Rachel, October 20, 2026.

The West Bank is the historic heartland of the Jewish people

OPINION
Gal’on Fortress following site development and preparation for visitors, October 29, 2026.

Ancient Canaanite fortress from time of biblical Book of Judges reopens in southern Israel

WATCH
IDF CONVOY of supplies on the Burma Road to Jerusalem during the War of Independence, June 14, 1948.

Clearing the shadow: Celebrated American Col. David ‘Mickey’ Marcus’s true contribution to the IDF

FEATURE

Hind Rajab Foundation accuses Israeli visiting London of 'using starvation as a method of warfare'

IDF Paratroopers Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip. Pictures released on August 24, 2026.

Rift between El-Sayed and pro-Israel Democratic primary rival puts Michigan Jews on edge

Canadian police officer wounded while stopping gunman outside synagogue released from hospital

Police officers talk near the scene of a shooting where a police officer was shot outside a Yom Kippur gathering at Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, September 21, 2026.

Florida man arrested, charged with threatening mass shooting against Jewish community

Jerry Sneed, 31, was arrested after allegedly threatening a newly established Jewish residential community with a firearm in posts on social media.

French court gives Irish man suspended sentence for antisemitic threat to Jewish couple

Hezbollah unlikely to attack Israel in case of US-Iran war unless regime under threat

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A man attending a ceremony marking the second anniversary of the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah abd holding an Iranian and a Hezbolla flag on September 27, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon.

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

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Iran debating whether to maintain ban on nuclear weapons, regime's security chief Rezaei says

People walk on a street near a mural featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, May 18, 2026.

Israel prepares for possible Iran escalation as US delays military action until after midterms

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks as he chairs the first plenary session during the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on October 30, 2026.

Trump 'has not made a decision' on Iran, Rubio tells press

A shot of gold: Curator Marie Shek closes a circle at the Tower of David Museum Jerusalem

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Kosh Kashi, ‘Gold Ball,’ 2012.

The AniNation animation festival marks its first decade of business at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

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INTERVIEW

Fighting for belonging: A Jewish boxer's extraordinary journey through poverty, faith, and tragedy

CELEBRATING HIS VICTORY over Daniel Santos in Las Vegas on Nov. 14, 2009, alongside legendary promoter Bob Arum, after becoming Israel’s first major professional boxing world champion. Arum had told Foreman that promoting a Jewish world champion was one of his ambitions.

Boy George arrives in Israel ahead of two Tel Aviv concerts

Boy George kicks off Pride Week with at surprise popup DJ set at Stonewall Inn on June 20, 2026 in New York City.

Evidence of what may be world’s oldest shipwreck found in underwater excavations off Turkish isle

Elbit Systems to present underwater drones at Euronaval 2026 in Paris

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

Israeli defense tech M&A surges to $3.26 billion in first half of 2026

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France reimposes restrictions on Israeli defense firms at Euronaval 2026

Covenant's Anthem while in flight.

Israel pushes to boost domestic arms production as Defense Ministry chief Baram visits Covenant

Launchers carrying Tamir interceptors from the Iron Dome system were seen recently during their first deployment beyond the US mainland, as part of a US military exercise on Guam.

Australia considering Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor for missile defense

Trump 'has not made a decision' on Iran, Rubio tells press

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks as he chairs the first plenary session during the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on October 30, 2026.

US Embassy in Russia warns citizens in Moscow of potential 'mass casualty event' near museum

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UN Human Rights staff member dies in Houthi custody after arbitrary detention of two years

A Houthi supporter wearing a military uniform holds a mock missile as he joins Houthi supporters in a rally to show support to the movement as fighting intensifies across several Yemeni fronts, in Sana'a, Yemen, October 9, 2026

Poland's Tusk vows Constitutional Tribunal independence as Nawrocki alleges forcible court takeover

Riot police officers stand at the entrance of the Constitutional court as right wing supporters hold the Polish flag and shout slogans during a standoff between the Polish government and the Constitutional Court's top judges on October 31, 2026 in Warsaw, Poland.

California man pleads guilty to supporting ISIS after plotting attack on alleged IDF soldier

The seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), part of the US Department of Justice, is displayed at the J. Edgar Hoover Building on August 8, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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.

Binance replenishes 90% of assets stolen in security incident

In this photo illustration, the Binance logo is displayed on a phone screen adjacent to an image from a crypto exchange on a laptop on October 30, 2026 in London, England.

The water diplomats: How western Negev AgTech and WaterTech are taking root in Colorado

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REPORT

Trump's oil holdings surge 43% amid Iran war, raising conflict of interest concerns

US President Donald Trump points a finger as he speaks during a rally at Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena ahead of the midterm elections, in Fort Myers, Florida, US, October 23, 2026.

Your Taxes: How tax insurance helps businesses and investors manage risk

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Your Investments: What Abraham can teach investors about diversification and building wealth

UAE says oil leak from tanker has been stopped, pollution eases

An oil slick is seen floating on the surface of the water at Al Hamra Golf Club of Al Hamra Village in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah on October 28, 2026.

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

Water rationing, garbage pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz

Rescue teams stand amid rubble in the aftermath of an earthquake in a location given as Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, January 7, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video.

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

Ten steps back, one step forward: Meditations on pain, uncertainty, and recovery

OPINION
OPTALGIN WAS out.

High Court strikes down petition to end sperm donor anonymity

Israeli study shows success of robotic surgery in repairing complicated abdominal hernias

Machete wielding mob attack health workers responding to Ebola in Congo

EXPLAINER

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

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

FEATURE

English-language book clubs across Israel keep Anglo women on the same page

WOMEN AT a meeting of the Jerusalem Barnard Book Club.

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

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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   

A person holds a placard featuring images of US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, as people protest at an International Women’s Day march to show support for women in Iran, in London, Britain, March 7, 2026.

Trump says US ready to strike Iran nuclear sites as Israeli opposition moves against Netanyahu

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

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

US Politics   

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) join hands at a More Perfect University presents Students vs Billionaires Town Hall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, US, October 26, 2026.

US midterm elections 2026: Five key Senate races that could determine control of Congress

US judge orders Trump administration to stop threats to prosecute state, local election officials

US President Trump's tariffs have not decreased US trade deficits, German study shows

Diaspora   

Police officers talk near the scene of a shooting where a police officer was shot outside a Yom Kippur gathering at Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, September 21, 2026.

Canadian police officer wounded while stopping gunman outside synagogue released from hospital

Hind Rajab Foundation accuses Israeli visiting London of 'using starvation as a method of warfare'

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

Judaism   

The harder part comes when the ballots are counted the cameras are gone.

Elections are over: The hard part comes when the ballots are counted the cameras are gone

Parashat Vayera: What a vote cannot decide

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

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   

Henny Shor.

In the kitchen with Henny: Short Friday shortcuts for Shabbat preparation

Turkish delight: A top-notch Israeli meal at Tel Aviv's Turkish Grill

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

Archaeology   

Gal’on Fortress following site development and preparation for visitors, October 29, 2026.

Ancient Canaanite fortress from time of biblical Book of Judges reopens in southern Israel

Evidence of what may be world’s oldest shipwreck found in underwater excavations off Turkish isle

Ancient Egyptian official's tomb rediscovered in Saqqara with an untouched mummy

Science   

A COLLAGE of 12 digital gastronomy concepts, including speculative dishes generated with Midjourney. (Amit Zoran)

Is AI killing art? No, but the human creative process still matters, Israeli study argues

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

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   

IDF CONVOY of supplies on the Burma Road to Jerusalem during the War of Independence, June 14, 1948.

Clearing the shadow: Celebrated American Col. David ‘Mickey’ Marcus’s true contribution to the IDF

Jewish leaders for social change: Nine of history's most influential Jewish activists

The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history

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   

Tel Afek National Park.

Israel’s tourism month features nationwide events and discounted tours in Nov

The enduring Jewish story of Bulgaria

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

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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