‘Hager (Land),’ an epic story of Ethiopian immigrants, wins Best Israeli Film at Haifa fest
Beru’s film tells the story of Ethiopian Jews facing a dangerous journey to Israel against a backdrop of political upheaval and violence.
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Confronting Islamism: What America must do at home and abroad - opinion
Qatar’s influence, campus anti-Zionism, and the growing convergence between Islamist and progressive politics demand a strategy that confronts radical ideology without compromising American freedoms.
Will Yemen's massive new anti-Houthi offensive succeed in bid to reclaim lost territory? - analysis
The Yemen government is trying to rally its numerous disconnected frontlines to fight the Houthis. The problem is that the government forces are not well united.
After meeting in Turkey, can Syria's new government manage tensions with Hezbollah? - analysis
“Hezbollah is not the decision maker,” said Syrian politician Fawaz Tello. “In the end, it implements Iranian policy, and therefore there is no interest in opening any dialogue with it.”
Israel is world's second-most targeted country by cyberattacks, Microsoft finds
"In cyberspace, you may not see missiles in the air, but there is no ceasefire," said head of the National Cyber Directorate, Yossi Karadi, in response to the report.
WATCH: Israel honors October 7 victims, heroes at second Mount Herzl ceremony
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog were among the key political figures present at the event.
New Zealand police probes flydubai hijacker's time spent in island country - report
Additionally, the New Zealand Herald reported that Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot whom Hammami attacked aboard the flydubai flight, had trained in the island country.
Miss Universe Israel joins 1,000 Christian leaders in Jerusalem for Oct. 7 anniversary summit
Participants will meet released hostages, bereaved families and survivors of the Nova massacre during a week of events intended to strengthen ties between Israel and Christian communities.
Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to televised debate, US tourist arrested outside IDF's Kirya complex
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
Saudi-led coalition, Yemeni government forces launch massive three-pronged assault on Houthis
The Saudi-led coalition said that it is providing air cover for Yemeni armed forces on the ground, with 100 fighter jets reported to have taken part in the operation.
Seeking to prevent crisis, Iraq condemns desecration of US flag by pro-Iranian militias - analysis
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made it clear he had given orders to arrest the perpetrators who drove over a US flag.
Why the flydubai attempted hijacking could end up strengthening Israel, UAE ties - analysis
The challenges that this incident presents also likely provide opportunities, similar to how the US and Saudi Arabia were able to work together after Septembe 11.
Former hostage Romi Gonen reveals footage from moments she was taken to Gaza
Gonen was abducted from the Nova music festival near Kibbutz Re’im on October 7, 2023, after Hamas terrorists attacked the festival and communities across southern Israel.
Heckler accuses Isaac Amit of 'not being worthy' of laying wreath at Oct. 7 memorial ceremony
Amit laid a wreath at the memorial site on Mount Herzl alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several others.
IDF kills Hamas commander who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7, arrests weapons smugglers in Nablus
Ibrahim Mustafa Suleiman Abu Oweimer, a commander in Hamas's military wing, was killed in a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet.
Live grenade round fired at IDF troops in friendly-fire incident during training exercise
Despite the shooting, none of the soldiers was wounded. At this stage, it remains unclear why live ammunition was used during the exercise.
Israeli lecturer indicted for planning mass terror attack against Palestinians, Arab Israelis
The accused, a mathematics lecturer in his 60s at Bar-Ilan University, was charged with preparing to commit an act of terrorism, extortion by threats, and obstruction of justice.
IDF killed two-thirds of terrorists who invaded Israel on October 7, intel chief tells cabinet
"There are 2,000 remaining, and we will get to every last one of them," Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder, head of the IDF's Military Intelligence, told the security cabinet on Sunday evening.
IDF opens fire after car carrying three suspects rams into military vehicle in West Bank
The vehicle subsequently accelerated toward the troops' vehicle and struck it, according to the military. No IDF soldiers were wounded in the incident.
At October 7 state ceremony, Netanyahu vows there will be 'no Hamas rule' in Gaza
PM: 'Anyone involved in attack against us, held our hostages living on borrowed time' • Hinting at a state probe, President Herzog warns Israel 'cannot ignore internal, external signs of trouble'
ANU adds three new artworks to 'October 7' exhibit as Israel marks third anniversary of massacre
The new works, created by graduates of the University of Haifa’s School of Design, examine how the events have shaped Israeli society and its visual language.
New documentary 'To Kill a Nazi' details Holocaust survivor's key role in Entebbe rescue
The hijacking of the flydubai flight made "To Kill a Nazi" incredibly topical, since it tells the story of the extraordinary life of Michel Cojot, a Holocaust and Entebbe hijacking survivor.
Yemeni government forces attack Houthi positions near Bab el-Mandeb
The pro-government's Giants Brigades said its first contingents had arrived in the Bab el-Mandeb area.
Saudi Arabia turns to Pakistan, Turkey as US refuses to intervene against Houthi threat - analysis
The kingdom is searching for friends beyond Washington, for allies ready to put rockets where the rhetoric is and assist in a fight Saudi Arabia considers existential.
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap November election as far-right looms and polling lags
Despite never winning enough votes to form a majority government, he has cobbled together a series of fragile and seemingly impossible coalitions, including voices from the far-left to the right.
Trains between Tel Aviv, Lod halted temporarily due to suspicious item found on tracks
Train service will resume once the police approve, the railway said.
Indian police detain Israeli for staying without valid travel documents following drug charges
Driham was dubbed an “Israeli drug baron” but was cleared after claiming that police had planted drugs. The arrest is an immigration-related detention rather than an arrest for a new drug offense.
Police arrest tourist who stated intent to commit terror attack at IDF's Kirya complex - report
Israel Police confirmed the arrest in its own Monday statement, though it did not name the security site, nationality, or the reason for the tourist's arrest beyond their "suspicious" behavior.
'Right thing for Israeli democracy': Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to televised debate
"The haredim sent an MK to me and told me: 'Gadi, we are done with the alliance with Netanyahu. Come and tell us what you are offering us,'" he said.
Choosing life: Three years after being taken hostage, former Gaza hostages savor each moment
"I feel that I’m not alone and that there's so much love in this world, and we need to keep it with both our hands," Aviva Siegel said. "I feel very, very lucky to be alive."
Prince Andrew launches lawsuit against Thames Valley Police over Epstein-linked arrest
The former prince was forced to quit all official royal duties in 2019 over his ties with Epstein and was then stripped by his older brother of his titles and honors last October.
London police urge students to reschedule October 7 pro-Palestinian march
The October 7 march is expected to be one of the most sensitive tests for British police since the start of the war.
US military strike kills four suspected narco-terrorists in Caribbean as campaign toll tops 220
It cited what it called "confirmed intelligence" to allege the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking, without providing more details.
Ethiopian government retakes capital of Tigray region as fight against rebels continues
The taking of Mekelle by pro-government forces is a major loss for the opposition alliance led by the TPLF, which launched a big offensive on September 23 against the Ethiopian military.
Transport Ministry employee vetting foreign airline security also freelanced for flydubai - report
This report came one day after N12 found that the official provided services to the Transportation Ministry through an outsourcing arrangement and was not a state employee.
From North to South: Israel bows its head in remembrance of October 7 massacre
At 6:29 a.m. on October 7, the time at which the Hamas attack began, the October Council has planned a minute of silence to be held.
‘I want to see it empty’: Feiglin calls for annexation of Gaza during next gov’t's term - interview
“I want to see Gaza empty. I am not afraid when they’re hiding behind their own babies. And this is what they do,” Feiglin said.
IDF chief vows to investigate, implement lessons from October 7 in military ceremony
"We will carry their stories with us and educate generations of commanders and soldiers by their example," Eyal Zamir said, referring to all those who have fallen during and since the massacre.
Democrats projected to keep House majority as GOP turnout lags, CBS poll finds
The GOP vote may be affected by the cost of living, the CBS report claimed, noting that Republicans were less likely than Democrats to say they would definitely turn out.
US Coast Guard halts search for six people missing after medical transport aircraft crashes
"Suspending a search is not an easy decision," said Rear Admiral Matthew Lake, commander of the Coast Guard's Northeast District, in a statement on Sunday.
FBI arrests California woman under suspicion of spying on Taiwan's president's son for China
The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday before her planned departure to China, the agency said in a statement.
We are all grateful to the flydubai plane heroes but who is taking accountability? - editorial
It’s now incumbent on the relevant authorities to examine how the events leading to the attempted hijacking were allowed to materialize in the first place.
Georgia, US, block party shooting kills two, wounds dozens, officials say
Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy told a news conference that two men, aged 21 and 23, were shot dead in Vienna, Georgia, about 135 miles south of Atlanta.
IDF shoots suspect attempting to break into military post in southern Syria
On Sunday evening, troops from the 2nd "Carmeli" Brigade, who were manning outposts in the Syrian buffer zone, spotted a suspect approaching the post between the villages of Hader and Kuneitra.
Zamir: IDF to overhaul intelligence, force readiness after October 7 investigations
Under the changes, the IDF will base its readiness on what its enemies are capable of doing rather than assessments of what they intend to do
Time Magazine showcases prominent Jewish leaders in 'world's most influential rising stars' list
This year’s list reflected shifts in popular culture, the AI revolution, and responses to global crises from the United States to Israel.
Nearly three years after Oct. 7, Israeli donations keep climbing as philanthropy shifts to recovery
JGive CEO Ori Ben-Shlomo says donations rose from NIS 160 million before Oct. 7 to nearly NIS 400 million last year, as Israeli philanthropy shifts from emergency relief toward rehabilitation.
Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, will face Lula in runoff
The election, which centered around the cost of living, corruption and insecurity in Brazilians' daily lives, follows a string of wins across Latin America by right-wing parties.
US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot
Until recently, 12 B-1B Lancer bombers had been stationed at Fairford, and were also used by the United States during strikes on Iran.
Hapoel Tel Aviv sweeps EuroLeague basketball doubleheader, Maccabi Tel Aviv still winless
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Real Madrid to complete a strong EuroLeague double week, while Maccabi Tel Aviv fell to Panathinaikos and remained winless.
IDF kills Hamas Nukhba terrorist linked to Turkish aid group in Khan Yunis
The IDF said Qaisi infiltrated Israel on October 7 and later used his role in a Turkish aid organization to support Hamas terrorists and fundraising efforts.
Texas wins case forcing Galveston school district to display Ten Commandments posters in classrooms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, had sued the school district last November after the school board voted against exhibiting the Protestant version of the Ten Commandments.
The flydubai attack was a failure before it was a plot - analysis
Officials in Oman and Australia reportedly raised concerns about the flydubai co-pilot. Whatever the Iran probe finds, investigators must explain why the warnings failed to stop him from flying.
Voices from the Arab Press: Hezbollah's retreat, Egypt's extremism problem, and Yemen's crossroads
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Flydubai attempted hijack security failure exposes Israel’s deep accountability crisis - analysis
Israeli passengers stepped forward when disaster struck. In the days that followed, officials stepped back, each explaining why responsibility for the security failure belonged to someone else.
‘There was nobody in the cockpit’: Israeli passenger reconstructs flydubai attack
“I had to shake the pilots.” “We put an Israeli guard on every crew member.” Tal reconstructs the minutes aboard the flydubai flight and what happened after passengers regained control.
Syria condemns Israel's 'violations' of its sovereignty
Syria accused Israel of violating its territorial integrity by seizing the peak of Mount Hermon and using the strategic point to launch "incursions" on Syrian villages near the buffer zone.
What happens to Israel if Arab citizens lose their political representation? - opinion
Instead of progressing, we will be regressing, and may be responsible for what future historians will call “the destruction of the Third Temple.”
Jewish-Arab families show how Israeli identities are changing - opinion
Perhaps what will matter in the future is not the number of these marriages, but what they produce: people who see no need to make a forced choice among the parts of their identity.
How did Cornell University internally punish the seven men accused of sexual assault? - report
The lawsuit filed by Jane Doe added fuel to the fire online when it stated that the accused were “afforded the opportunity to mitigate their conduct by submitting essays to Cornell.”
Woman at center of Cornell rape allegations targeted with threats, lawyer says
Thomas Giuffra, who represents the woman identified as "Jane Doe," told CNN that people have threatened to silence or harm her if she does not withdraw her civil lawsuit.
Ireland’s football snub of Israel was more than a political protest - opinion
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the players will undoubtedly insist that their actions concerned Gaza, not Jews or Israelis as people. But intentions do not erase consequences.
Netanyahu trial enters five-day-a-week schedule as defense case accelerates
Netanyahu’s corruption trial moved to a five-day weekly schedule as judges push through remaining testimony ahead of the presiding judge’s planned retirement.
Netanyahu warns of rising maritime threats during Ashdod Navy base visit
During a visit to the Navy base in Ashdod, Netanyahu warned that the maritime arena had become an international battlefield and pledged to expand Israel’s naval capabilities.
US to send additional forces to Israel for potential escalation as both countries elections near
Some 3,000 US troops are currently stationed across Israel, whose duties include operating air defense systems, serving as pilots and support crews, handling logistics and headquarters operations.
October 7 victims share text messages from the day of the massacre, call on public to do same
Dozens of people affected by the attack launched a social media campaign with the hashtag "we are all October 7," in which those affected by the massacre share the messages received.
Bennett: 'Direct line' connects flydubai attempted hijacking, Oct. 7 after gov. trades blame
This comes after Transportation Minister Miri Regev denied that her agency was responsible for vetting the crew for foreign airlines, despite a 2023 that stipulates as such.
Over 25 NYC Jewish groups oppose Mamdani antisemitism plan, demand new one
The coalition, consisting of over twenty-five New York City-based entities, stated that they represent "everyday New Yorkers across the city" who deal with antisemitism daily.
Goyim Defense League flyers found at synagogue, B'nai Brith Canada call for investigation
The discovery followed a shooting at the synagogue on Yom Kippur, when a gunman opened fire on a police officer stationed outside as worshippers gathered.
Attacks on oil infrastructure endangering marine life in Persian Gulf, research finds
The study found that the conflict has compounded existing climate-change pressures, warning that the resulting ecological damage could affect desalination and agriculture.
Iran demolishes Gohardasht Prison watchtower, putting evidence of regime’s crimes at risk
Human rights advocates warned that redevelopment of Gohardasht Prison could erase evidence from a site linked to the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and decades of abuse.
The flydubai attack succeeded - Israel was just lucky - opinion
Two years ago, State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned of the need to reexamine the security arrangements for foreign aircraft entering Israel.
The flydubai incident: A miracle or a story of resourcefulness? - opinion
Hayoun’s act saved the plane and its passengers from a certain immediate crash.
Stop holding only one man accountable for Oct. 7 – opinion
Many experts and decision-makers saw the warning signs prior to Hamas’s massacre and misread them. Israel’s prime minister wasn’t the only one failing the nation; an entire misguided mechanism was.
High Court rejects Democrats’ bid to bar Otzma Yehudit from election
The High Court also rejected the Democrats' request to disqualify Ben-Gvir and Tally Gotliv.
Israel to lower gas prices by half a shekel per liter from October 5
The order will lower the price of a liter of gas from NIS 8.27 to NIS 7.77.
Trump announces new 'Super Intelligence Force' to build US's AI technology dominance
Trump said the inaugural force will coordinate among consumers, AI companies, the US government, and religious groups, in a Truth Social post.
Israel-Ireland soccer match ends with 1-1 draw, Israeli team wears black armbands in Oct. 7 tribute
According to UEFA rules, black armbands require prior approval and are reserved for recognized tragedies, national mourning, or the deaths of prominent soccer figures.
Flydubai hijacker researched airlines, planned killing pilot, crash into Tel Aviv skyscraper
"The dream was to crash into Ben-Gurion Airport," Omani pilot Hamam al-Hammami said during interrogation, an Israeli source told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday.
UK's Greens adopt ‘Zionism is racism’ motion, become Europe’s first mainstream anti-Zionist party
Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who is Jewish, did not vote on the motion while campaigning in north London, but has declined to condemn it.
Former PA minister denies bid to influence Israeli election, Damari shares captivity photos
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
High Court to weigh direct Shin Bet protection over private security for Democrats chair Yair Golan
The framework followed a top-secret decision adopted by the Ministerial Committee for Shin Bet Affairs on September 16, nearly two weeks before the petition was filed.
Israel warned Germany of increased risk to US military bases, senior US official says - report
Israeli intelligence reportedly warned of possible Iranian-backed attacks on US facilities in Europe, including Ramstein, Spangdahlem and RAF Fairford, amid concerns over potential drone strikes.
Head of Yemen's presidential council announces military operations to retake territory
The Saudi-backed head of Yemen's presidential council, Rashad al-Alimi, announced on Sunday the start of military operations to retake the remaining territory held by Iran-backed Houthis.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq determined to retain arms after US withdrawal - interview
With the US military's complete withdrawal from Iraq, Baghdad projects a celebratory sense of “sovereignty” despite Iranian-backed militias retaining power there.
Yoseph Haddad rejects past support for Palestinian state after old interview resurfaces
In the old interview, Haddad argued that greater integration of Arab Israelis into the country’s decision-making institutions could eventually help advance Israeli-Palestinian peace.
Israeli spy Eli Cohen may have been buried near Damascus barracks, Syrian official claims
“We said the Israelis would not let the matter go and would try to obtain his remains, so each of us began suggesting a place where he could be buried,” Jawish told Al Majalla.
Elderly woman killed in hit-and-run by truck in Jerusalem's Rehavia, police arrest driver
Police arrested a man in his 20s after he allegedly hit and killed a woman in her 70s in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood on Sunday.
IDF paratrooper Yosef Haguel, associated with famed 'Ballad for a Medic,' dies at 80
Ballad for a Medic became one of Gaon’s most beloved songs, even though it wasn't played on Israeli radio stations for several years, except on Remembrance Day.
Three questions Israelis must ask themselves before voting on October 27 - opinion
Israel’s next leader must be evaluated on how they managed both their party lists and campaigns, what they believe are the nation’s main challenges, and their approach to foreign policy.
Iran will not reopen Strait of Hormuz until its conditions from June are met, Ghalibaf says
He said Washington "must understand that the period of dragging out the (diplomatic) process and dictating one-sided demands is over."
Flydubai hijacker's years in Australia under scrutiny as authorities probe link to country - report
Sources familiar with the case said the pilot, an Omani citizen, stayed in Australia on a student visa issued in 2014. He studied in the country from 2015 to 2017, when he left.
‘Dignity was disregarded’: Kurdish journalist recounts alleged abuse at Turkish detention to 'Post'
Though the Foreign Ministry declined to comment to the Post on the reports, Aziznezhad said he would like to see Turkey face justice for its crimes.
Iran-backed militias trample US flag, exposing Iraq’s sovereignty problem - analysis
The trampling of the American flag by the militias is not new. However, the US will now focus on its activities after leaving Iraq. Iraq is talking about “sovereignty.”
Who will teach the next generation?
A Jerusalem summit will bring together more than 300 educators from Israel and around the world to share ideas, confront common challenges, and strengthen the connections that sustain Jewish life.
No. 1: Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump: Remembering who brought the hostages home
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump helped achieve what few in Jerusalem thought possible, bringing every Israeli hostage home and reshaping the Middle East.
No. 2: Benjamin Netanyahu: Shaping Israel’s politics and global image for a generation
Netanyahu has become more than Israel’s prime minister for many. Abroad, for instance, he has become Israel’s symbol and the lightning rod for much of the hatred directed against the Jewish state.
No. 3: Gadi Eisenkot: Israel’s next prime minister?
The former IDF chief has emerged as the leading opposition challenger to Netanyahu, offering voters a path to a post-Netanyahu Israel.
No. 4: Naftali Bennett: The former PM seeking a comeback to ‘repair Israel’
Since returning to politics, Bennett has shifted from his previous campaigns, taking a more liberal position while maintaining a strong right-wing stance on security.
No. 5: Ronald Lauder: Standing at the forefront of the fight against antisemitism
Lauder has never confined himself to quiet philanthropy - he continues to use his position to demand accountability from political leaders.