TZVI JASPER

Tzvi Jasper is a Breaking News Desk editor and writer at The Jerusalem Post . He holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Communications from Bar-Ilan University. When not working, he enjoys reading and playing tabletop roleplaying games.

An Oil tanker named Yu fu Zuo unload imported crude oil at the crude oil terminal of in Qingdao port, in China's eastern Shandong province on July 16, 2026.

China-based Hengli Group main importer of sanctioned Iranian crude oil, analysts say - report

MK Elazar Stern speaks during a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, July 13, 2026.

MK Elazar Stern leaves Yesh Atid party, announces he will resign from Knesset

A gazelle being illegally held in a basement near Jenin, August 11, 2026.

Border Police rescue illegally held gazelle from basement in private home near Jenin


Lebanese firefighters accuse Israel of intentionally causing fires during strikes - report

“Most of our missions are now related to fires,” Hussein Fakih, the head of the civil defense in the Nabatiya region, told the Guardian. “There are enormous areas of woodland that have burned."

Explosion of infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side. August 10, 2026.

UK Jewish schools spend more time on security than education, antisemitism review reveals - report

The government-commissioned independent review is led by David Bell, who previously served as permanent secretary at the Department for Education from 2006 to 2011.

People attend a rally of Jewish community groups, including Campaign Against Antisemitism and Stop the Hate UK, calling for action to "extinguish antisemitism", outside Downing Street in London, Britain, May 10, 2026.

Two Israelis chased, kicked during vacation in Montenegro in apparent antisemitic attack - report

The two Israelis, Yoav and Dor, told N12 that they were visiting a casino when a man approached them, made conversation, and then asked where they were from.

Montenegro flag blowing in the wind with a scenic view from St Ivan fortress on Kotor bay.

Miami man pleads guilty to death threats against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem

The 47-year-old man, Jon Christopher Enriquez, had made three posts on Twitter/X threatening the two US officials on May 27, including specific times at which the officials would be executed.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony with Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana on strategic civil nuclear cooperation, at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, August 4, 2026.

'Mocks voters': Tally Gotliv blasts 'despicable' Likud decision to reserve slot for Israel Katz

Posting on social media, the Likud lawmaker said the defense minister was "terribly afraid of the primaries' results," slamming what she called a "despicable step that mocks Likud voters."

MK Tally Gotliv speaking in Knesset May 25,2026.

Trump warns FIFA against replacing President Gianni Infantino after his subsidiary proposal

"He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again!" Trump added.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) awards US President Donald Trump (L) with the FIFA Peace Prize, December 5, 2025; illustrative.

PM Netanyahu launches national AI program, vows Israel will become a 'global superpower'

The program has been under development for several months and was launched in a joint ceremony by Netanyahu and the Head of the National AI Directorate, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Askal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the launch of the National AI Program, August 9, 2026.

Nearly one-fifth of citizens considered leaving Israel over past two years, KAN poll finds

The poll also showed that one-third of the respondents knew someone who had left Israel in that time period.

Ben Gurion Airport, May 17, 2026

Israel officially rejects BoP 15-point plan for Gaza's reconstruction, Netanyahu declares

Speaking at a cabinet meeting, PM says IDF 'will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed' • Netanyahu: Iran knows Israel will deal 'powerful blow' if it strikes

Palestinians walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, at Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, August 5, 2026.

Haredi suspect found to be draft dodger after being detained over disruptively loud noise - report

The suspect was released approximately half an hour later, before the Military Police could arrive, an organization that aids haredi draft dodgers stated.

Haredi protesters gather to demand the release of a draft dodger, Ahisamach, August 9, 2026.