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Former hostage Alon Ohel performs song to honor Oct. 7 victims at New York Fourth of July event

Alon Ohel was a musician prior to October 7 and has reignited his love for piano after 737 days in Hamas captivity, performing original songs, often with lyrics about his experience in the war.

Former Israeli hostage Alon Ohel at the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv, on June 24, 2026.
An ambulance in traffic, as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on Independence Day in New York City, US, July 4, 2026

At least eight shot, including four children, during New York Fourth of July celebrations

People watch Macy's Fourth of July fireworks as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, from a ship at Brooklyn Bridge Marina, in New York City, US, July 4, 2026

Coast Guard removes environmentalist ship from US 250th anniversary parade over political banners

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a primary-night watch party for NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

Jewish political power has collapsed in New York, and Zohran Mamdani is the receipt - opinion


Gilad Erdan: ‘Defund the UN, replace it with a real league of democracies’

Speaking at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, the former UN ambassador said any deal that leaves Iran’s regime in place would be dangerous for Israel’s future.

Amb. Gilad Erdan, Global President, Magen David Adom; Former Ambassador of Israel to the UN.

Kaplan Medical Center chief asserts wartime resilience, calling for hospital fortification

CEO Prof. Tarif Bader, "Our mission is to continue giving treatment to the citizens we serve," he said. "Also during wartime."

Prof. Tarif Bader, CEO of Kaplan Medical Center.

'We underestimated jihad’: JCFA experts warn of ideological war beyond the Middle East

We are moving from defense to offense, from explaining to exposing, and from defending to attacking.”

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA) president Dan Diker.

Ichilov CEO: Underground wartime hospital relocation marks new era of medical resilience

CEO Eli Sprecher, “We relied on readiness - we train continuously, and when the moment arrived, we were ready.”

Prof. Eli Sprecher, CEO of Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

Federation chief at JPost Conference: ‘Local authorities are Israel’s backbone of stability’

Haim Bibas, head of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel and mayor of Modi'in-Maccabim-Reut, stated that Israel’s local leadership has played an essential role in the country’s resilience.

Haim Bibas, Chairman, Federation of Local Authorities in Israel.

Bazan Group COO: ‘We are part of the resilience security, without Bazan Israel cannot win’

Shlomi Basson, Deputy CEO and Group COO of the Bazan Group, positioned Israel’s largest energy company as a critical operational system supporting the country’s economy and security during wartime

Shlomi Basson, Deputy CEO & Group COO, Bazan Group.

Aurelius Capital director-general warns of a military revolution as wars grow longer, deadlier

“Without robust defense, offensive potential cannot be realized,” he said. “We need more defensive. We need to change the balance.”

Major General (res.) Amir Eshel, partner at Aurelius Capital.

'Israeli innovation will drive economy’s growth,' Bank Leumi VP tells 'Post' Conference

Eyal Efrat said that Bank Leumi has continued to operate fully throughout the past three years of war and praised the resilience of its employees and customers.

Leumi_ Eyal Efrat, Head of the Technologies Division, Bank Leumi

Israel the only place where Jews control their own destiny, Jerusalem mayor says at JPost reception

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion said during Jpost's annual conference that The Post had become the paper for Israelis to read to see if diaspora Jews were safe amid rising global antisemitism.

Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion speaks at the Jerusalem Post's annual conference, New York City, US, June 1, 2026

Leviev Foundation announces new $50 million educational initiative

Chagit Leviev Sofiev announced the initiative at the Jerusalem Post New York Conference’s Opening Gala.

Chagit Leviev Sofiev speaks at the opening gala of the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, May 31, 2026.