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Channel 14 presenter reveals allegedly sensitive US-Iran security information live
on May 19, 2026 at 2:14 pmDuring the segment, Riklin indicated that he possessed information he was not permitted to publish. “It does not matter who hinted it to me. They hear me. I cannot speak,” he said.
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Kurdish families return to Afrin, Syria after years of displacement
on May 19, 2026 at 2:12 pm
After the invasion, around 150,000 Kurds were forced to flee. The Syrian rebel groups included extremists and they were involved in abuses, including the kidnapping of Kurdish civilians.
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Trump pauses Iran strike as Tehran vows talks don’t mean surrender
on May 19, 2026 at 1:54 pm
The Jerusalem Post’s must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
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Police summon three journalists to provide testimony in ‘Qatargate’ investigation
on May 19, 2026 at 1:32 pm
The three reporters were summoned to give open testimony in a case concerning alleged efforts to influence public-relations messaging through journalists about Qatar.
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IDF has destroyed 60% of Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, senior commander says
on May 19, 2026 at 1:26 pm
Up to the Forward Defense Line forces aim to destroy enemy infrastructure and clear the area of militants. Beyond the Forward Defense Line, operations are conducted in a targeted manner.
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Smotrich says ICC ordered arrest warrant, orders evacuation of West Bank village Khan al-Ahmar
on May 19, 2026 at 1:23 pm
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announces plans to evacuate a West Bank village during a press briefing, following reports of potential ICC investigations into Israeli officials.
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Israel sending its largest Knesset delegation to New York parade amid antisemitism concerns
on May 19, 2026 at 1:23 pmThree ministers and 13 Knesset members from coalition and opposition are expected at Manhattan’s annual Israel parade, as organizers coordinate heavy security and worry antisemitic incidents and tensions around Mayor Zohran Mamdani could keep crowds away
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Firefighters battle blaze near Beit She’an, northern Israel, as aircraft work to contain flames
on May 19, 2026 at 12:51 pm
Afula station commander Deputy Fire Chief Asher Biton said the combined work of ground crews and firefighting aircraft helped limit the spread of the blaze.
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These are the reasons Trump postponed an attack on Iran, and the preparations in Israel to resume war
on May 19, 2026 at 12:31 pmAfter threats and deadline cancellations, Trump announced postponement of strikes in hope of reaching an agreement; This will help him strengthen his legitimacy as someone who tried to avoid war at almost any cost while Iran pushed for renewed war
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Drone launched at IDF forces explodes in Israeli territory: The new interception method being tested
on May 19, 2026 at 12:18 pmIDF soldiers in southern Lebanon face the threat of explosive drones every day; Despite efforts, they lack appropriate protection and there are still unprotected ‘hot’ positions; IDF is examining using hunting rifles taken as spoils of war from Hezbollah to intercept the drones
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Netanyahu trial: Case 2000 hearing to end early to due ‘security reasons’
on May 19, 2026 at 12:03 pm
The hearing began with an announcement from presiding judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am and Oded Shaham that it would end at 1:30 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m.
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Trump’s Board of Peace warns in report to UN that Hamas disarmament is key to reconstruction
on May 19, 2026 at 11:47 amSeven months into ceasefire board outlines historic achievements alongside stubborn diplomatic struggle with Hamas on disarmament; Report presents surge in aid and promises of billions of dollars for reconstruction, but warns of ‘daily violations’
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Father of Israeli embassy employee murdered in terror attack conflicted about seeking death penalty
on May 19, 2026 at 11:41 am‘It is difficult to take a person’s life. Religiously, a sin is a sin’ says father of Yaron Lischinsky, murdered in a shooting attack last May in Washington DC alongside his partner, Sarah Milgrim; the killer said he did it ‘for Palestine, Gaza’
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Iran’s parliament to vote on bill offering €50 million reward for killing Trump, Netanyahu
on May 19, 2026 at 11:40 am
The bill, titled “Reciprocal action by military and security forces of the Islamic Republic,” is one of several pieces of legislation aimed at formalizing the threats made by the regime.
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Israel can expect ‘tens or hundreds of missiles a day’ if Iran war renews, expert warns
on May 19, 2026 at 10:32 am
Earlier on Monday, Trump mentioned in a Truth Social post that leaders of Gulf states had requested that he hold off on striking Iran.
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Mango founder’s son arrested on suspicion of killing his father
on May 19, 2026 at 9:22 amIsak Andic, founder of the Mango fashion chain and one of Spain’s richest men, died in December 2024 after falling from a cliff during a hike with his son Jonathan, but police reopened the case after finding inconsistencies in the son’s account
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Terrorists ‘will be brought to justice,’ San Diego mayor warns after deadly mosque shooting
on May 19, 2026 at 9:10 am
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said local law enforcement and the FBI were investigating the attack on the largest mosque in San Diego County as a hate crime.
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SS symbol and ‘racial pride’: Teen gunman left suicide note before killing 3 at San Diego mosque
on May 19, 2026 at 9:08 amAuthorities say 17-year-old Cain Clark was one of two teens who opened fire at a San Diego mosque before taking their own lives; his mother had warned he was suicidal and armed, while racist messages, a suicide note and a Nazi symbol were later found
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Iran’s new war tactic: buried missiles and possible Russian help alarm the US
on May 19, 2026 at 8:31 amAs the world waits for Trump’s next move, US military officials warn his decision to delay strikes on Iran may be a deception, admitting Tehran has shown resilience, threatened the global economy and used the ceasefire to prepare for renewed war
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Masses of Americans are leaving the US: the new American dream is living somewhere else
on May 19, 2026 at 7:36 amFor the first time in more than a century, America is experiencing negative immigration, with the number of citizens leaving the country higher than the number of immigrants arriving; among the main reasons: cost of living, gun violence and disgust with Trump.
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Israel’s education system is failing its kids – editorial
on May 19, 2026 at 6:00 am
Only 3% of ninth-grade students who took Israel’s national science exam reached the high standard set by the Education Ministry. More than half were reportedly at a low or medium-low.
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Slovenia could reverse anti-Israel shift as Janša secures coalition majority
on May 19, 2026 at 4:05 amFormer Slovenian PM Janez Janša says he secured a coalition to return to power after liberal PM Robert Golob failed to form a government; Janša, a staunch Israel ally, could reverse Slovenia’s hardline anti-Israel policies, including recognition of a Palestinian state
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Two teenage gunmen kill 3 and themselves outside San Diego mosque
on May 18, 2026 at 11:51 pmAll of the children who were attending a day school at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest in San Diego county, were accounted for and safe after the shooting
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Ofer Bronchtein, peace activist and Macron confidant, dies at 69
on May 18, 2026 at 11:01 pmOfer Bronchtein, Israeli adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron and a key advocate for French recognition of a Palestinian state, died Monday at 69 after a long lung illness; Born in Beersheba, he spent decades promoting Israeli-Palestinian peace
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Three killed in shooting at San Diego mosque, two teenage gunmen found dead
on May 18, 2026 at 10:43 pm
Police say three men were shot dead outside San Diego’s largest mosque Monday before two teenage suspects were found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshots.
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Trump says he delayed Iran strike planned for Tuesday
on May 18, 2026 at 10:22 pm
US president says he halted attack after Gulf leaders urged restraint, but warns military remains ready for large-scale assault
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Irish president says she is ‘proud’ of her sister arrested on Gaza flotilla ship
on May 18, 2026 at 9:51 pmFurther deterioration in Israel-Irish relations: Family doctor Margaret Connolly is one of at least six Irish citizens detained by Israel; Her sister, President Catherine Connolly, said after a meeting with King Charles that she is ‘very worried about her’
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Civil war brewing at New York Times following publication of column alleging rape of Palestinians
on May 18, 2026 at 9:17 pmNicholas Kristof’s column alleging sexual abuse of Palestinians, including by IDF-trained dogs, continues to cause global uproar – and now acute tensions inside the newspaper are exposed; Reporter: ‘I am sick of being embarrassed by the Opinion section’
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Somaliland marks independence after Israel recognition as president plans visit
on May 18, 2026 at 8:14 pmThousands celebrate in Hargeisa as Israel receives Somaliland’s first ambassador, but hopes for wider recognition remain unmet amid opposition at home and abroad
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Report: ICC seeks secret arrest warrant for Smotrich
on May 18, 2026 at 6:42 pmMiddle East Eye says ICC prosecutor’s office filed a sealed warrant request against finance minister, while possible action against other Israeli officials remains under review
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Israel Police pilot eye-tracking tool to detect hidden crime clues
on May 18, 2026 at 6:14 pmPolice say research-stage technology analyzes involuntary eye movements to see whether suspects recognize names, faces or objects tied to an investigation
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Girl, 11, critically hurt after bus downs electric pole in Tel Aviv
on May 18, 2026 at 5:49 pmEmergency teams say 11 people injured, some seriously, after bus hit pedestrians, a tree and an electric pole, downing power lines and cutting electricity nearby
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‘It is already more than 50-50’: Israel braces for possible renewed war with Iran, officials say
on May 18, 2026 at 5:40 pmIsraeli officials say Iran’s ‘shameful’ proposal falls short and military action is now firmly on the table, as Trump prepares to weigh options with his national security team
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US says Iran’s new proposal ‘insufficient’ as Trump weighs military options
on May 18, 2026 at 5:00 pmTrump prepares to review military options as US officials say Iran’s offer lacks key nuclear concessions, while Tehran claims Washington has softened in talks
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Hamas names new Gaza military chief after Haddad assassination, report says
on May 18, 2026 at 4:28 pmMohammed Odeh, one of Hamas’ few surviving Oct. 7-era commanders in Gaza, reportedly chosen to replace Izz al-Din al-Haddad after his killing in an Israeli strike
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Jewish, Arab Israeli activists launch ‘Hasbara’ flotilla opposing Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla
on May 18, 2026 at 4:21 pm
“We did our own flotilla,” said Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad. “We send a clear message to all the ‘terror flotilla’ activists. You are not welcome here.”
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Police to detain Haredi draft evaders under new policy
on May 18, 2026 at 4:16 pmPolice chief Danny Levy reverses prior guidance, ordering officers to hold deserters for Military Police, drawing fierce criticism from Haredi parties
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Bennett, Eisenkot meet as anti-Netanyahu bloc weighs next steps
on May 18, 2026 at 3:18 pmThe two polling frontrunners discuss cooperation ahead of a possible Knesset dissolution, while opposition leaders attack government on security, Haredi draft and war
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‘They get us to be their proxies in wars’: GOP rebel in Trump’s crosshairs says Israel is bullying Congress
on May 18, 2026 at 2:17 pmAfter helping oust ‘disloyal’ Sen. Bill Cassidy, Trump sets his sights on Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, who opposed the Iran war and Israel aid, as pro-Israel groups pour millions into the costliest House primary ever
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Shurat HaDin demands criminal indictment of New York Times over ‘blood libel’ against Israel
on May 18, 2026 at 11:43 amShurat HaDin, an Israeli legal advocacy group representing victims of terrorism, accused the NYT Times and columnist Nicholas Kristof of spreading a ‘modern blood libel’ after a report alleging systematic sexual abuse by Israeli forces against Palestinians
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Report: Pakistan sent 8,000 troops, fighter jets to Saudi Arabia during Iran war
on May 18, 2026 at 11:16 amReuters says the deployment included a Chinese HQ-9 air defense system and drones, was financed by Riyadh and operated by Pakistani personnel, even as Islamabad served as the main mediator between Washington and Tehran
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WATCH: Israel boards Gaza-bound Turkish flotilla boats
on May 18, 2026 at 10:57 am
The Foreign Ministry called the flotilla a “provocation for the sake of provocation,” saying Israel would not allow a breach of the naval blockade on Gaza.
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Haredi parties refuse to back bills as Netanyahu faces election threat
on May 18, 2026 at 8:54 amNetanyahu is trying to win support for the draft exemption law and persuade Haredi factions to delay advancing a bill to dissolve the Knesset, even if it passes a preliminary vote Wednesday
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Report: Pakistan shares revised Iranian proposal to end war with US
on May 18, 2026 at 8:12 amTrump says Iran is ‘dying to sign’ a deal, while Tehran says it is focused on ending the war but will not negotiate away what it calls its right to enrich uranium, the central sticking point in talks
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Fury in the Arab world after rare southern Lebanon interview with IDF’s ‘Captain Ella’
on May 18, 2026 at 8:06 amAn Alhurra Arabic-language reporter entered southern Lebanon alongside the IDF and interviewed the military’s Arabic spokesperson, sparking outrage in Arab media, while the journalist defended the coverage, saying: ‘The truth is what matters to me’
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Last Call: ‘The Amechaye Health Retreat’ begins in just two weeks
on May 5, 2026 at 2:10 pm
Registration is closing soon for the transformative five-day wellness experience designed to restore balance and strengthen your health.
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From the front lines to the future: Israeli society and the Jewish people in 2036
on January 15, 2026 at 11:48 pm
Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, IDF veterans and civil-society leaders highlighted service, dignity, and Diaspora responsibility as pillars of Israel’s next chapter.
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How TALMA turns English education into social mobility and a Zionist mission
on January 15, 2026 at 9:10 pm
At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, TALMA CEO Ido Mahatzri showed how teachers, language and values reshape Israel’s periphery.
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‘Over 90% of Iranians hate the regime,’ INSS’s Beni Sabti reveals from leaked Iran survey
on January 15, 2026 at 11:42 am
“It was a secret poll which said that 92% of the Iranian people hate their regime,” Sabti said, according to a transcript provided to The Jerusalem Post.
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Alshareef: Israel, Jews, should help Iranians seek liberty to ‘repay debt to Cyrus’
on January 14, 2026 at 9:57 am
Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit on Wednesday, Alshareef called on Israel and the Jewish people to back Iranians seeking freedom, as Netanyahu voiced solidarity with the protesters.
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Watch: The Jerusalem Post Miami Summit
on January 8, 2026 at 2:27 pm
Amid changing geopolitics and evolving Diaspora-Israel relations, the conference served as a platform for powerful ideas, bold discussions, and building bridges across continents.
