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Explosions heard in Iran’s Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz, cause unknown, news agency says
on May 19, 2026 at 2:21 pm
Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, where air defenses had been triggered, and pro-regime protesters chanted against Israel and the UAE, following US warnings of possible strikes.
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Channel 14 presenter reveals allegedly sensitive US-Iran security information live
on May 19, 2026 at 2:14 pm
During 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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At least one wounded following drone explosion in northern Israel with no sirens
on May 19, 2026 at 2:10 pm
Earlier today, the IDF intercepted a “suspicious aerial target” launched at an IDF position in southern Lebanon, and no sirens sounded, as is protocol.
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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 orders evacuation of West Bank village Khan al Ahmar after reports of ICC arrest warrant
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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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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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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Last 10 Gaza flotilla ships advance toward Strip after most activists intercepted
on May 19, 2026 at 11:50 am
The Andros, the current vanguard of the fleet, was as of its last update 93 nautical miles from Gaza, according to the GSF tracker platform.
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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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At least two dead, four others injured in southern Spain shooting
on May 19, 2026 at 9:19 am
The two people who had died were related to the man suspected of carrying out the shooting, a Civil Guard police spokesperson said, without going into further detail.
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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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Israel allocates NIS 2b. to counter Hezbollah’s lethal fiber-optic drone threat
on May 19, 2026 at 8:30 am
The budgetary source comes from a small NIS 4 billion fund set up and reserved in the Ministry of Defense budget for the Prime Minister’s prioritization
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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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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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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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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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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.