The Jerusalem Post Archive

14 April 2026
Pope pledges to keep speaking against war, Trump draws outrage for AI Jesus-like image of self

The post on Trump’s Truth Social platform, which Trump later said was meant to portray him as a doctor, came amid his escalating feud with Pope Leo.

US funding for Iron Dome air defense system no longer enjoying bipartisan support

Funding was relatively uncontroversial in the past, but some of the progressives now opposing Iron Dome funding are arguing that Israel does not need the assistance.

Dozens arrested in NYC during protests against US support for Israel

Dozens were detained in NYC on Monday during protests against US arms sales to Israel. Among those arrested was Chelsea Manning, calling for an end to US military support for Israel.

World leaders and Israeli officials mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with calls to fight antisemitism

Some Israeli public figures did not make standalone Holocaust Remembrance Day statements, choosing instead to respond to current events in light of the solemn day. 

Ukraine’s drone revolution is transforming the landscape of the ground war - analysis

Necessity is the mother of invention, so the saying goes, and Ukraine has had to innovate. Like Israel, Ukraine is an innovator in drones and unmanned ground vehicles.

Italy halts automatic renewal of defense agreement with Israel amid Middle East conflicts

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of the automatic renewal of the defense agreement with Israel, citing ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Hormuz closure cripples fertilizer trade, causing ripple effect on food security - analysis

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global fertilizer supplies, leading to a 20-30% price increase and threatening food security worldwide.

A new index challenges BMI: This is what really predicts risk of heart disease

A new study suggests an alternative to BMI for assessing heart failure risk, showing that fat location matters more than overall weight.

Yellow or green? The critical difference that affects your blood sugar levels

Banana ripening changes its nutritional composition: From resistant starch in green ones to natural sugars in yellow ones that provide quick energy.

Want to reduce stress? This is the secret of the strawberry

Strawberries may feel like a treat, but they are a smart choice: Low in sugar and calories, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, support immunity and help cope with stress.

Gaining weight? This is how it happens without you noticing

Small snacks, random tastings, and everyday habits quietly add hundreds of calories. This is how a small surplus accumulates into weight gain – and how it can be changed without giving anything up.

The breakfast that lowers blood pressure: The foods you should know

Breakfast is truly the most important meal of the day – and by choosing the right foods you can lower your blood pressure in a healthy way and provide your body with a healthy dose of fiber.

Greece’s Antikythera Mechanism upends timelines of technology

Researchers call the Antikythera Mechanism a 'computer' that 'breaks' the chronology of history, citing newly decoded functions uncovered long after its shipwreck.

Attempts to soften negative messages backfire: This is how emojis undermine your professional image

Emojis showing negative emotions create a less professional perception, while positive ones may aid in specific cases

Katz defines conditions for end of war as Mossad Chief vows Iran regime change efforts to continue

IDF reservist killed, 10 wounded in Lebanon clashes • Israel, Lebanon set for talks • Mossad chief vows Iran regime change efforts to continue

Vance says next step in negotiations up to Iran, US has all the cards with blockade in effect

Vance explained that the US discovered that the team would need to return to Tehran “and actually get approval to the terms we had set…either from the supreme leader or somebody else.”

Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade

A US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, crosses the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first to exit the Gulf since the US blockade began, carrying methanol from the UAE.

Iran’s oil minister: Crude sales remain strong, revenue to aid industry repairs

Iran’s oil sales remain strong despite the ongoing conflict, with revenue allocated to repairing industry damage caused by wartime attacks, says the oil minister.

Israel, Lebanon envoys meet in US for historic talks on peace, Hezbollah disarmament

Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors meet in Washington to discuss disarming Hezbollah and achieving peace, with the US mediating talks to ensure Israel’s long-term security.

US, Iran may return to negotiating table as early as this weekend, sources say

A proposal has been shared with both the US and Iran to resend their delegates to resume the talks, a source said.

Iranian delegation claims it was 'under attack' en route to Islamabad, regime is re-arming - report

"We don't trust the United States," Iranian regime sources said on Tuesday, "and we are also being very busy preparing ourselves for the next round of war."

Israel to blame for released terrorist's death in Egypt, Palestinian Authority claims

Despite blaming Israel, the Palestinian Authority suspended a PA medical professional after launching an investigation into Riyad Al-Amour’s death.

Young Yemeni woman's suicide prompts calls for new legislation on women’s rights

The young woman died after being ordered by a Sanaa court to return to her husband's home.

Will Israel-Lebanon talks solve the Hezbollah disarmament dilemma? - analysis

The key issue for Tuesday's talks is that the Lebanese want to see an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and border demarcation.

One IDF soldier killed, thirteen wounded in Lebanon clashes with Hezbollah

The IDF reported 13 soldiers wounded and one soldier killed in southern Lebanon overnight. The IDF continues operations despite small guerilla warfare threats from Hezbollah.

Iran's war crimes: Behind the IRGC's recruitment of 12-year-olds - analysis

The 12-year-olds registering at mosques in Tehran may get the same chance to stop believing if the regime around them collapses.

Iran less likely to compromise in US talks as its isolation grows, analyst warns

The collapse of US-Iran talks is casting doubt on the ceasefire, suggesting it may be a fragile pause rather than a path to diplomacy.

Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked

The closure of the narrow waterway, which normally carries around a fifth of global Liquified Natural Gas supplies, will have a rippling impact beyond the Middle East, Maximo Torero warned.

Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ

Saudi officials appear to be weighing not only the direct risks in the Gulf, but also the possibility that Iran could respond through allied forces elsewhere in the region.

US could return to Islamabad for additional negotiations with Iran in next two days, Trump says

"We are more inclined to go there," Trump told The New York Post, after reports surfaced of a new round of negotiations between the two countries.

Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says

"No ships made it past the US blockade, and six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman," CENTCOM said.

Norway to lift ban on wealth fund investments in Syrian bonds, document shows

The move by the $2.2 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, represents another step in Syria's re-entry into global finance.

Turkey’s war of words, and its boundaries - analysis

Words are one thing; actions are another. It is one thing for Erdogan to fulminate regularly against Israel. But talk of invasion?

BHI extends $88m bridge loan for Midtown Manhattan tower acquisition

Bank Hapoalim’s US arm said the financing will support Idan Ofer’s real estate arm and Metro Loft in the acquisition and conversion of 845 Third Avenue into a 529-unit rental property.

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IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

The report notes that the worst-case "severe scenario," which assumes an extended conflict and high oil prices, would lead the world into another recession.

40 years later: Israeli fireplace brand expands its operations

Alongside its expansion into international markets, the company is opening a new showroom showcasing its range of fireplaces and architectural solutions.

Britons in Shock: Jaecoo 7 becomes UK’s best-selling car

Israel's top-selling crossover has become UK's best-seller, birthplace of Rolls-Royce and Land Rover. Chinese brands now hold 15% of UK market and are growing across Europe.

The opening shot in the war against WhatsApp: Musk launches XChat

The promises of upgrading the DM within the social network have turned into a standalone messaging app that will try to compete with Meta’s dominance.

Face cream for dry and sensitive skin with up to 96 hours of moisture

Kiehl's is expanding its Ultra Facial line with a new restorative cream for sensitive, dry and irritation-prone skin, offering rapid relief, a stronger skin barrier and long-lasting hydration.

For the first time in years: The beloved British brand returns to Israel

Years after all the stores in Israel and branches around the world closed – the popular British fashion brand, Topshop, is returning to Israel.

Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey highlight HairNeva for natural results
Not just apartments: Airbnb’s new service that will save you stress

You can now pre-book an Airbnb airport transfer instead of searching for a taxi or local apps. A driver will wait with a sign at arrivals. Available in 125 cities.

Ad 120 launches new benefits campaign for Tel Aviv senior-living units

Company says buyers of new apartments at its Tel Aviv residence will receive moving support, furnishings, appliances and added services under an "All Inclusive Plus" offer.

Pricing the battlefield: What a human life costs on the defense stock exchange -opinion

Drones are disposable. Soldiers aren’t. Low‑cost weapons are now forcing nations into high‑cost defense decisions

R2 Wireless is making the invisible battlespace visible

"ODIN allows you to see, and if you can see, then you can see everything. It turns the invisible visible and that’s an incredible advantage.”

EagleNXT deepens buying spree in Israel with $10m. investment in ThirdEye Systems

There are also plans for a US-based joint venture in Texas, that would help ThirdEye enter the North American market

What I learned as a Venezuelan when the Iran war sent me to Poland - opinion

Reporting from Poland reaffirms that journalism is not simply about breaking news but about placing events in the deeper historical context that continues to shape the present.

Do Israelis know what’s going on? - opinion

One cannot help wondering whether there might be a concerted voluntary censorship of sorts regarding certain issues.

Is the US failing the Bonhoeffer Test this Holocaust Remembrance Day? - opinion

Bonhoeffer railed against Christians who neither steal, nor murder, nor commit violence themselves, but who “close their eyes and ears to the injustice around them.”

Memory depends on truth: Why post-truth culture endangers Holocaust remembrance - opinion

Why we must defend truth if we want to preserve the memory of the Holocaust.

A just US ruling, an Israeli absurdity: The Jewish state is complicit in rewarding terror - opinion

No country should tolerate payoffs for crimes against humanity.

Two Holocaust remembrance days: Why Israel’s is different - opinion

For the Jewish people, the Holocaust was a definitive warning against complacency.

High Court clash exposes IDF manpower crisis, gov't stalling on haredi draft - editorial

Sunday's High Court hearing highlights the growing IDF manpower strain, as criticism mounts over government delays in enforcing haredi conscription.

Viktor Orban will always be the man who kept Hungary’s Jews safe - opinion

Hungary stands out as a nation in the middle of Europe where Jewish life is thriving.

Memory depends on truth: The stories of Holocaust victims must be preserved - opinion

When asked what would happen when there are no more Holocaust survivors to tell their stories, Elie Wiesel replied, “Maybe you are the only hope I have – make it come true.”

PA turns Hitler’s ally into a Palestinian icon - opinion

The PA is sending a clear message: Its ongoing practice of rewarding and glorifying Palestinian terrorist mass murderers is neither new nor superficial.

‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’: Why a documentary on Russia resonated with the world - opinion

Like in the era of Joseph Stalin, when people whispered in their own homes out of fear of repression, today’s reality in Russia increasingly echoes those patterns.

Beyond the headlines: Implications of a Matzah shortage - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Holocaust education gets a bad rap, but it’s not falling short, we are - opinion

Countering misinformation, disinformation, and lies with facts and evidence will always be an uphill battle, but in the end, Holocaust educators’ first responsibility is to get this history right.

From experimentation to integration: Israel’s AI advantage takes shape - opinion

Israel is moving beyond AI experimentation to integration, embedding it into core systems and global partnerships

Israel’s tech success must now meet global responsibility - opinion

Israel’s opportunity to lead in responsible innovation

Israel's Negev desert is now a global laboratory for solutions

From cyber hubs to climate tech, a once-dismissed vision is transforming the South into a global laboratory for solutions

War, AI, and innovation: Inside the new world order – from the editor

From AI-driven warfare to shifting global alliances, this issue explores how conflict and innovation are reshaping the future – on the battlefield, in energy, and across society

'AI tsunami is here': Israeli professor joins UN monitoring panel - opinion

From global risks to local opportunity, Lior Rokach, an Israeli professor selected to join a UN panel that monitors AI, maps the technology’s revolution

'Business as usual is not an option' in Israel's AI shift - opinion

Israel must begin preparing its labor market and education system for AI technology changes already here

Breaking barriers: Israeli women expand opportunities in STEM and hi-tech

The women working to expand opportunities for other women in Israeli hi-tech

Israel leads in tech innovation, not in gender inclusion - opinion

Despite leading the global tech race, Israel lags in gender inclusion 

Cómo Trump está reescribiendo las reglas del poder estadounidense - análisis

Cómo Hegseth, Rubio y Waltz utilizaron el conflicto con Irán para reescribir las reglas de guerra de Estados Unidos - y por qué Israel ocupa el centro del nuevo modelo.

Un pacto quebrantado: los soldados solitarios de Israel y la promesa incumplida de cuidado

Joshua Boone sirvió durante 748 días en la guerra de Gaza. Cumplió con su parte del pacto. ¿Cumplió Israel con la suya?

Avión de pasajeros iraní destruido en ataques de EE.UU. en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Mashhad

EE.UU. no ha asumido oficialmente la responsabilidad por el ataque.

La financiación de EE.UU. para la Cúpula de Hierro ya no cuenta con el apoyo de ambos partidos

La financiación era relativamente poco controvertida en el pasado, pero algunos de los progresistas que ahora se oponen a la financiación del Iron Dome argumentan que Israel no necesita la asistencia

La actriz Hana Laszlo decide no llevar la antorcha del Día de la Independencia

Laszlo ha enfrentado controversia por supuestas declaraciones que los opositores alegan criticaron las actividades de las FDI, particularmente durante la guerra entre Israel y Hamas.

La sombra del Ángel de la Muerte de Auschwitz: Los horrores del Dr. Mengele

La historia bañada en sangre del siglo veinte no recuerda a ninguna figura médica más oscura que Josef Mengele. Sus atrocidades incluyeron la tortura severa de gemelos y personas con discapacidades.

La ensalada es saludable, pero un médico advierte sobre un ingrediente que puede ser peligroso

Un nuevo estudio demuestra que no todo considerado saludable es necesariamente seguro. Entonces, ¿cuántas verduras y frutas deberías comer, y lo más importante, cuáles?

Las FDI deben implementar igualdad de oportunidades para mujeres en roles de combate

El Tribunal Supremo de Justicia dictaminó el lunes que las FDI tienen el deber legal de implementar, en la medida de lo posible, igualdad de oportunidades para mujeres y hombres en el acceso a roles.

España reabre embajada en Teherán tras cese al fuego entre EE.UU. e Irán

España reabrió su embajada en Teherán el lunes, anunció la Embajada de España en Irán días después de que Estados Unidos e Irán alcanzaran un acuerdo de alto el fuego temporal.

FDI: En minutos, devastamos a Hezbolá, matando a cientos de terroristas

Un oficial de las FDI afirma que los ataques del 8 de abril mataron a 250 combatientes de Hezbolá y golpearon centros de comando clave en todo Líbano.

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Honoring victims and celebrating Jewish resilience

On Yom Hashoah, objects, letters, and fragments of lives cut short remind us that the Holocaust was not only about death, but about vibrant life.

Vienna: A Jewish story of resilience and rupture

In this episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition, Mark and David discover Vienna's Jewish history.

Chinese tanker passes through Strait, Mossad chief vows Iran regime change

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Man claiming to be Lucifer detained in New York after stabbing spree at Grand Central Terminal

Three people were injured; friend says suspect kept the machete only for protection

How a Norwegian pastor helped Jews pray in secret during the Holocaust

A remarkable bond between a pastor and the rabbi of the Jewish community of Trondheim helped Jews through the

The shadow of Aushchwitz's Angel of Death: The horrors of Dr. Mengele

The blood-soaked history of the twentieth century remembers no darker medical figure than Josef Mengele. His atrocities included the severe torture of twins and people with disabilities.

German pro-Israel activist, granddaughter of Nazis, warns: 'Antisemitism is threat to democracy'

Karoline Preisler, the granddaughter of a Nazi soldier and one of Germany's most well-known pro-Palestinian rally counter-protesters, warned about antisemitism in an interview with Walla.

Florida Jewish community says kaddish for children killed in Holocaust

The Conservative synagogue calls the program "Remember a Child," and at least a third of the members in the 150-family congregation participate.

Police arrest Hariri crime family members in raid for extortion, using explosives

The Hariri suspects are also accused of having extorted residents in the Samaria region of the West Bank and demanding payments totaling millions of shekels.

Dublin’s National Concert Hall scraps fundraiser for Israeli emergency service, igniting outcry

The event, which was slated for May 11, was set to include a play featuring testimonies from survivors and first responders of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

Shoah survivor says her grandson Omer Wenkert's Hamas captivity was a 'second Holocaust'

In an emotional interview with Anat Davidov, Tsili shared how the sight of Omer’s smile in the hospital confirmed her belief in the miracle of his survival.

Sergeant Major Ayal Uriel Bianko killed in southern Lebanon, IDF announces

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, a 30-year-old firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade from Katzrin, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced Tuesday morning.

Pro-Palestinian activists are banned from Buchenwald, where survivors vowed to fight for peace

Kufiyas in Buchenwald argued that their protest would honor the memory of Buchenwald’s victims together with all “victims of genocide and fascism.”

WATCH: Knesset holds annual ‘Every Person Has a Name’ ceremony on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other dignitaries read the names of family members they lost in the Holocaust during the Knesset ceremony.

Thousands gather in Krakow to honor Holocaust survivors at March of the Living

Thousands gathered in Krakow for the March of the Living, honoring Holocaust survivors and teaching the lessons of resilience and resistance to hatred.

Prosecution asks court to provide Shin Bet opinion said to support Netanyahu trial delay

The prosecution asks the court to review a Shin Bet opinion regarding Netanyahu’s testimony cancellation request, emphasizing the need for transparency and proper procedure in the trial.

Please, no more lectures

For the Jewish people, finger-wagging lost its meaning after October 8th, 2023

German lawyers file complaint against Merz, officials for 'aiding and abetting Gaza genocide'

In the over 100-page-long criminal complaint, the lawyers provide what they say is extensive evidence for the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes committed by Israel.

New Kentucky law says authorities must contact Chabad before cremating unnamed body

While earlier versions of the bill specifically referenced Chabad, the final law was broadened to include any religious organization willing to assume responsibility.

Finance Ministry’s relief loan to Israel’s small, medium businesses: How does it work? - explainer

The ministry announced a relief fund for small businesses with up to NIS 25 million in annual turnover, and additional help to medium businesses.

Mossad chief Barnea: Iran mission incomplete until it results in regime change

This was the first time that the Mossad chief publicly addressed his role and views about regime change in Iran.

Two human rights groups recognize global significance of Israel’s Declaration of Independence 

Recognition comes amid rising attacks on Zionism since October 7 and ahead of Israel’s Independence Day 

Legal brief filed to support case of Ohio Orthodox Jew banned from holding minyan in home

In January 2021, Daniel Grand invited a small group of neighbors to his home for Shabbat prayer services - a minyan, the quorum of ten men that Jewish law requires for communal worship.

WATCH: Daughter of Holocaust survivor robbed in Hadera, suspect arrested

Hadera Police have arrested a 30-year-old suspect, who was taken to the police station for questioning.

Passing the torch: The march that changes everything

WATCH: Four alumni - three decades of marching - reflect on the experience that transformed their understanding of memory, identity, and responsibility.

Dublin Mayor apologizes to Jewish community for hurt caused by proposed Herzog Park renaming

During Monday's monthly council meeting, Mayor McAdam said: "I wish to acknowledge the concern and upset caused to members of Dublin's Jewish community, to local residents of Rathgar."

High Court petition seeks to block Gofman’s Mossad appointment over Elmakayes affair

The petition was filed after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Gofman’s appointment, after he cleared the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, and ahead of his scheduled June 2 entry.

IDF soldiers wounded by Hezbollah terrorists, as weapons found in Lebanon home

The IDF successfully returned fire and killed two terrorists. The third terrorist attempted to flee, but was also killed by a follow-up strike by the IDF.

High Court to hear bid forcing Netanyahu to fire Ben-Gvir, petitioners push pattern-of-conduct case

The hearing will be held before an expanded nine-justice panel and, in an unusual procedural step, will be broadcast live while closed to the public because of concern over disruptions.

Rising antisemitism signals risk of second Holocaust, WJC Israel President warns at Auschwitz

"I was wrong,” said Sylvan Adams, after describing how he once believed antisemitism had been relegated to the margins of modern life.

Violent assault on Jewish student in Berlin not antisemitic in motive, appeals court rules

The appeals chamber also commuted the prison sentence of the attacker to two years and six months.

Swastika shown in Polish parliament during March of the Living

A Polish member of parliament described Israel as a "New Third Reich" as the March of the Living was held on Tuesday.

Netanyahu, officials lay wreaths after siren marking Holocaust Remembrance Day

The wreaths in memory of Holocaust victims were hung on pedestals before a memorial torch. Netanyahu was the second to place his flowers, but stopped to steady and straighten the wreath.

WATCH: IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels with weapons, living quarters in Gaza

The total length of the destroyed tunnel routes was approximately 800 meters, with the structures including living quarters and weapons.

Beitar rules Jerusalem derby; Beersheba takes first

Hapoel coach Ziv Arie lamented the slow start but noted his side created chances, while goalkeeper Nadav Zamir admitted the early goal made the match difficult.

The algorithm of speed: How Matan Ivri is rewriting the Israeli record books

Competing in a loaded field at Stanford, Ivri didn’t just win his heat; he obliterated the national 1,500-meter record, stopping the clock at 3:38.15 minutes.

From Lithuania to Jerusalem, a Holocaust survivor shares his story with diplomats
Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools

The High Court ordered last month that the Finance Committee reconvene and hold a fresh deliberation on the matter before voting to approve the transfer of the funds.

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