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American oncologist steps in after ship doctor falls ill in hantavirus outbreak

In an interview with ABC News, Dr. Stephen Kornfeld said he quickly realized he was leading the response to the full-blown medical crisis on board the ship.

|ByESTHER DAVIS
A person wearing a mask stands aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius at the port of Granadilla de Abona after being affected by a hantavirus outbreak, in Tenerife, Spain, May 10, 2026.
A police boat approaches the cruise ship MV Hondius at the port of Granadilla de Abona after being affected by a hantavirus outbreak, in Tenerife, Spain, May 10, 2026.

One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms

The two passengers suspected of being infected will be taken to another undisclosed location, where they will also undergo further testing for the virus.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office, January 27, 2026.

Viral memes are being weaponized to turn Americans against Israel - opinion

Aided and abetted by podcasters, politicians, and the famous, the accusation that this is ‘Bibi’s war’ has taken off.

|ByCOOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
People take part in a protest and march gathering at Times Square to oppose the joint U.S.-Israel war on Iran in New York City on March 13, 2026.

Nearly half of young Americans view US relationship with Israel as a burden, survey finds

The findings follow a Pew Research Center survey earlier in April that found 70% of Americans aged 18 to 49 held a somewhat or very negative opinion of Israel.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

‘Hitting her is not working, have to knife her’: Man accused of stabbing girlfriend with sword

Shane Curry, charged with first-degree murder for fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Nevaeh Goddard, with a sword, attempted suicide after.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The US Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., is pictured on July 30, 2024.

Spain denies links to Venezuela plot after Spanish nationals arrested

Spain denies involvement in Venezuela's alleged destabilization plot after Spanish nationals were arrested. Spain demands clarification from Venezuela.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024ByREUTERS
PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Death of US-Turkish activist in West Bank 'non-accidental,' Washington Post claims

A Washington Post probe claims that Aysenur Eygi was killed by IDF fire over half an hour after when the Israeli military claimed.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIV
Israeli soldiers block the entrance to the village of Beita, in the West Bank on September 13, 2023,

New York’s Jewish community should not be forced into hiding - editorial

Jewish communities in New York face rising antisemitism, struggling between prioritizing safety or standing firm in their identity.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024ByJPOST EDITORIAL
TWO JEWISH students hold up signs which read ‘Bring them home now’ and ‘Let us grieve,’ as they counter pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside Columbia University, in New York City, on the first day of the new semester, last Tuesday.

American-Turkish activist killed by Israeli forces at West Bank protest

American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, died from IDF gunfire during a protest against West Bank settlement expansions.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024ByEYAL GREEN, SAM HALPERN
American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi.

Navigating getting your money into Israel as a new immigrant

The red flags are best avoided. Cooperation with bank questions is more likely to free up your money than suing the bank.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024ByLEON HARRIS
New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021

‘There will be a reckoning between Netanyahu and the hostages,' Sen. Joni Ernst says

Sen. Joni Ernst balances support for hostage families and Netanyahu's war aims. She praises negotiators but criticizes Biden on Iran, walking a fine line in the complex Israel-Gaza conflict.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Left to right: Rep, Ann Wagner, a Missouri Republican; Rep David Trone, a Maryland Democrat; Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iowa Reoublican; Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Nevada Democrat; and Rep. Jimmy Panetta, a California Democrat, at a press conference at the Capitol, June 9, 2022.

RNC chair denies antisemitism in Republican party after viral Carlson holocaust revision interview

Republican National Convention Chair Michael Whatley defends the GOP against antisemitism allegations, despite controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson's interview.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Tucker Carlson speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Biden abandoned hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin - opinion

President Biden’s failure to take action to rescue American hostages from Hamas and address Palestinian terrorism reflects a prioritization of pursuing a Palestinian state over justice for victims.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024ByMOSHE PHILLIPS
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks to the media on the South Lawn of the White House, on Monday. It’s appalling that he is blaming Israel for Hamas’s recent murder of six hostages, including US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the writer argues.

Four killed, nine injured in shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia

A shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia left four dead and nine injured. The area was secured after an hour.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
First responders gather after law enforcement officers responded to a fatal shooting at Apalachee High School in a still image from aerial video in Winder, Georgia, U.S. September 4, 2024.