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'Hamas can be defeated in few weeks,' former Israeli Ground Forces commander says
He argues that prolonged conflict will only undermine Israel’s strategic goals and that a defined end to the war is critical for the nation’s future.
By Sherry Makover-Balikov \
5/3/2025 12:16:42 AM
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Rubio expected to serve dual role for minimum six months - report
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 12:23:04 AM
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Former Tunisian PM Larayedh jailed for 34-years over Syria jihadist case
Larayedh, who served as prime minister from 2013 to 2014, is a senior figure in Ennahda, an Islamist party that has been a main opponent of President Kais Saied.
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 12:31:15 AM
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Malta investigates neutrality breach after Israeli plane seen in airspace before flotilla attack
Malta opened an investigation into an Israeli plane recorded in airspace before a flotilla attack by a Gazan activist.
By Yuval Barnea \
5/3/2025 2:11:54 AM
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US, Israel near deal on aid delivery to Gaza without Hamas interference - report
Operations into this new aid delivery initiative would be led by an internationally governed foundation.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 2:19:13 AM
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Trump says US in 'transition period,' downplays impact of short-term recession
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 2:23:05 AM
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Numerous White House personnel firings may come soon as next week - report
Despite the recent Signalgate scandal by national security adviser Mike Waltz, one White House official said that he would not be among those fired.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 2:36:40 AM
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German gov't appoints Holocaust survivors' granddaughter as first Jewish minister in 100 years
Karin Prien is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and will be the first Jewish Woman to serve at this level and the first Jew since 1922.
By Yuval Barnea \
5/3/2025 4:40:46 AM
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Dana International's torch-bearing omitted from Channel 14 broadcast, name not mentioned on website
A openly transgender singer, the 1998 Eurovision singer was among the participants for Israel's Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
5/3/2025 5:20:44 AM
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Trump taps shock jock Sid Rosenberg and a Haredi newspaper publisher for Holocaust Memorial Council
They will replace Emhoff and a number of Biden administration officials, including Susan Rice, Tom Perez and Ron Klain, all of whom Trump abruptly dismissed from the board this week.
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
5/3/2025 5:20:21 AM
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Some non-Israeli hostages beaten to death by Hamas for not understanding Arabic, English - report
On October 7, 35 foreigners were kidnapped. Five foreign hostages remain in Hamas captivity, of whom three are believed to be dead.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 5:41:01 AM
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Israel at War Day 574: What happened in Israel, Gaza, West Bank?
Israel carries out strikes on two Syrian cities • US, Israel near deal on aid delivery to Gaza
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 5:56:55 AM
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Pogues, Thin Lizzy among dozens of bands to defend Kneecap’s ‘freedom of expression’
“In a democracy, no political figures or political parties should have the right to dictate who does and does not play at music festivals," their statement said.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
5/3/2025 5:54:56 AM
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Israeli left-wing group suspended at University of Haifa after protesting the war in Gaza
Tensions have flared in recent years at Haifa, whose campus enrolls the largest proportion of Arabs of any Israeli university.
By Grace Gilson/JTA \
5/3/2025 6:08:45 AM
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Trump’s 2026 budget request includes plans for an Israeli-inspired ‘Golden Dome for America’
It’s part of Trump’s proposal for a massive $113 billion increase in Department of Defense spending, a jump of 13%, amid widespread cuts elsewhere.
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
5/3/2025 6:11:35 AM
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Sirens sound in Jerusalem, southern West Bank areas as IDF intercepts Houthi missile
Sirens sounded in the Jerusalem area, the southern West Bank, Southern Negev, and Dead Sea areas.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 6:29:21 AM
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Iranian FM: Nuclear deal within reach, Iran has right to possess 'full nuclear fuel cycle'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 7:44:26 AM
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United Airlines to ban foreign flag pins after 'Palestine pin' controversy - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 8:40:41 AM
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Egypt blocking new US stronghold in Red Sea - Egyptian media
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 8:43:54 AM
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Houthis plan to attack USS Carl Vinson in Arabian Sea - Arab report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 9:05:55 AM
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Blast kills a woman in Greek city of Thessaloniki, police believe she carried explosives
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 9:42:18 AM
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Handling of Gaza funds and alleged ties to Muslim Brotherhood cause uproar at Dublin Islamic center
An official at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland is being encouraged to step down over alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 9:59:42 AM
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'No more concessions' can be forced on Hamas, Egyptian official says - report
Egyptian officials blamed a lack of Israeli-American will to end the war, the Hezbollah-affiliated newspaper Al Akhbar reported.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 10:07:19 AM
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India bans imports from Pakistan amid tension over tourist killings
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 10:16:34 AM
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Iran port blast linked to violent chemical reaction from perchlorates, used in rocket fuel - report
A Washington Post report pointed to a violent chemical reaction as the likely cause of the explosion at the Iranian port that killed at least 70 people.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 10:43:51 AM
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Former Fetterman aide concerned for Senator's wellbeing - NYT
The former aides claimed Fetterman had experienced "conspirational thinking" on Gaza.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 11:10:57 AM
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Trump posts AI-generated photo of himself as the pope
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 11:37:40 AM
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Zelensky lauds common ground with Trump after 'best' Vatican meeting
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 11:57:33 AM
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Houthis show persistence amid ongoing US strikes - analysis
The Houthis continue missile strikes on Israel despite US airstrikes, prompting Saudi Arabia to seek more arms to counter regional threats.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/3/2025 12:06:30 PM
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Medvedev decries Trump WWII statement, says Kyiv might not survive a May 9 assault
The former russian president also added that if Kyiv struck Moscow during a Kremlin proposed ceasefire, the Ukrainian capital might not survive Moscow's assault.
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 12:06:54 PM
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Five additional Syrian-Druze civilians evacuated for medical treatment in Israel, IDF confirms
They were evacuated to the Ziv Medical Center in Safed after sustaining injuries in Syrian territory.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 12:25:15 PM
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Israel using old airstrike policy with new Syrian gov't - is it outdated? - analysis
The Druze in Syria are divided between different leaders and voices. It’s likely that many want a middle ground and prefer some kind of autonomy but don’t want a full break with Damascus.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/3/2025 12:23:27 PM
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Maltese government on Gaza flotilla: 'No aircraft entered Maltese airspace' - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 12:29:19 PM
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Iran's FM: Tehran has the right to 'possess the full nuclear fuel cycle'
It’s not clear how Iran views the new changes in the US as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also the National Security Advisor.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/3/2025 12:45:33 PM
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Australian Jewish groups express concern, disappointment as Albanese secures second term
"For the first time in history, many Jews in this country felt they had to justify their place in Australian society," ZFA president Jeremy Leibler said.
By Mathilda Heller \
5/3/2025 12:53:46 PM
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Fire breaks out in Modi'in forest, five firefighting teams at the scene
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 1:34:49 PM
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Strikes carried out against military targets in Hama area, Syria - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 1:44:29 PM
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Chinese coast guard says it 'warns off' Japanese aircraft near disputed island chain
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 2:15:45 PM
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Trump to hold summit with Gulf leaders in Saudi Arabia, present Mideast vision - report
Officials said the summit will give Trump a stage to outline his regional strategy and define the contours of US engagement in the Middle East.
By Walla! \
5/3/2025 2:36:27 PM
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Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak resigns
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 3:16:15 PM
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Waltz, Netanyahu held Iran strike discussions behind Trump's back - report
This comes after the former National Security chief added the editor-in-chief of the Atlantic to a group chat that contained military strike plans on Yemen.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 4:33:43 PM
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Israel’s right grapples with distrust toward Palestinian society post-Oct 7 - opinion
Israelis watched as non-combatant, regular Palestinians streamed across the border with Hamas terrorists to participate in the attacks.
By ALIZA PILICHOWSKI \
5/4/2025 12:04:35 AM
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Paraguay’s terror designation of IRGC matters - opinion
While Paraguay may be a small country geographically, this act demonstrates that moral clarity and international responsibility are not reserved for global superpowers.
By SHAY SALAMON \
5/4/2025 12:04:52 AM
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What does 'until victory' in Gaza actually mean? - opinion
The problem we all face is that there simply is neither a clear definition of what ‘victory’ is nor any sense of how we will know when and if we are victorious.
By SHERWIN POMERANTZ \
5/4/2025 12:54:11 AM
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Bat Yam resident to be extradited to US for massive crypto hack scandal
A suspect in a major 2022 US crypto breach was caught trying to flee from Israel under a new name and passport.
By YOAV ETIEL \
5/3/2025 5:46:32 PM
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At least seven killed, 20 injured following bombing in South Sudan, MSF says
Medecins Sans Frontieres said that a bomb was dropped on a pharmacy in a hospital that serves over 110,000 people.
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 4:56:13 PM
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On Israel's Independence Day, here are multiple reasons why the country is so beloved - opinion
When living outside of Israel, one can only understand Israel’s challenges in theory. Living here, one sees the soldiers and security forces all around.
By HOLLY CIN \
5/4/2025 12:54:59 AM
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Survivors of Oct. 7 have fallen between the cracks, and don't receive help from the state - opinion
The state chooses not to see them. Bereaved brothers and sisters are not recognized as victims of hostile acts. They are not entitled to benefits, and don’t receive sufficient professional help.
By INBAL COHEN TUVAL \
5/4/2025 2:03:38 AM
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The growing need for Holocaust education, as Trump's actions won't be enough - opinion
A 2020 Claims Conference survey found that 63% of US millennials and Gen Z did not know that six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust.
By GREGORY LYAKHOV \
5/4/2025 2:03:58 AM
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Ukraine says it downed Russian warplane with naval drone
This comes as Russian President Putin is trying to push for a three-day ceasefire in remembrance of the 80th anniversary of World War II's end, which many parties are saying is a farce.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 5:49:04 PM
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With Ivy League schools defunded due to antisemitism, where’s the money going now? - opinion
It’s time to support American institutions of higher education that support the American institutions of life, liberty, and moral excellence.
By Daniel Friedman \
5/4/2025 3:02:40 AM
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Grapevine May 4, 2025: A period of diplomacy
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/4/2025 3:02:45 AM
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New Israeli development PHARAOH reveals nature’s secret to healthy long life
The team used the name PHARAOH because they produced a transgenic mouse they named “Moses” that lives 30% longer than ordinary mice, due to having different genes.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/4/2025 4:14:18 AM
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Israeli breakthrough identifies key defective gene in common heart disease
This discovery is predicted to transform genetic screening and treatment protocols for patients worldwide.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/4/2025 4:15:17 AM
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Going with the flow on a Rhine River cruise
The Riverside Debussy is an elegant new boat, launched in 2024, with amenities like a pool, spa, and gym.
By LAURI DONAHUE \
5/4/2025 4:53:39 AM
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Galilion Hotel introduces ‘Summer Camp’ program to beckon families back to North
The Summer Camp will present a spectrum of summer activities for all ages. Children will embark on an imaginative global journey, including off-site visits to attractions in northern Israel.
By NERIA BARR \
5/4/2025 4:54:33 AM
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Hamas publishes propaganda video showing sign of life from hostage Maxim Herkin
Herkin immigrated to Israel from Ukraine with his mother, Tala—a single mother—and his younger brother, 11-year-old Peter.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
5/3/2025 7:15:27 PM
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Russian woman arrested for two months for suicide bomb plans, terror group support
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 7:27:38 PM
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IAF delivers humanitarian aid to Druze in Syria
This is the first time that an Israeli transport helicopter has delivered food to the Syrian Druze community about 70 kilometers from the country's border.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 8:16:19 PM
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IAF intercepts drone approaching from the east
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 8:21:39 PM
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Netanyahu defers Azerbaijan trip, report claims Turkey banned plane from airspace - report
Earlier, the PMO said that recent developments in Syria and the Gaza Strip forced Netanyahu to postpone his visit.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 8:28:26 PM
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IDF calls up tens of thousands of reservists for increased pressure on Gaza
Despite the scale of orders sent out, the numbers will still be far below those that went out in October 2023.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB AND GADI ZAIG \
5/3/2025 9:01:18 PM
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IDF arrests two in West Bank for incitement to continue arson attacks on social media
The two had also shared content expressing joy and wishes to amplify the recent wildfires on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 9:13:17 PM
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Yemen appoints new prime minister after cabinet resigned, council says
Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak came to prominence in 2015 after he was kidnapped by the Houthis.
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 9:23:37 PM
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Egypt sentences two Israelis to five years in jail for assaulting hotel workers
The individuals reportedly admitted to being involved in the incident and were investigated by police.
By REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 9:48:38 PM
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Tens of thousands demonstrate against the gov't demanding hostage deal
Among the participants at the rally at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square were former hostages and soldiers who were wounded during the war.
By GADI ZAIG \
5/3/2025 10:25:27 PM
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Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO, Abel to take over
By REUTERS \
5/3/2025 10:02:21 PM
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Gov't members to raise own salaries while teachers strike over budget cuts - report
Just one day earlier, Smotrich wrote a letter to teachers, assuring them that rumors of government members receiving a pay raise are false.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 10:36:39 PM
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Memorial in Ra'anana makes false equivalency, but violence on attendees unacceptable - editorial
On Remembrance Day Eve, a group of far-right activists descended on a Reform synagogue where a private screening of the ceremony was taking place.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/4/2025 6:00:06 AM
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PMO tells Qatar to ‘stop double talk’
Qatar has rejected the statements as "inflammatory."
By REUTERS AND AMICHAI STEIN \
5/3/2025 11:12:44 PM
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Witnesses hear explosion at power plant in Karaj, Iran - report
Videos published by Iran International appeared to show a fire at the scene.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 11:23:07 PM
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Anti-tank M72 LAW launched at private home in Kiryat Ata
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2025 11:42:40 PM