Jerusalem Post Podcasts

Where breaking news meets deeper understanding. In a region where every headline carries weight and every story has layers, Jerusalem Post Podcasts deliver the full picture. From rapid-fire news roundups that keep you current to extended conversations that reveal what's really happening behind the scenes, we bring you the voices, insights, and analysis that matter most. Our reporters, editors, and columnists don't just cover the news—they live it. Whether it's breaking developments from the Knesset, shifting dynamics across the Middle East, or the human stories that define our time, you'll hear from the journalists who know these beats inside and out. Plus, exclusive interviews with the decision-makers, experts, and figures who are shaping Israel's future and the region's destiny. This isn't just news consumption—it's news comprehension. Quick hits when you need to stay informed, extended conversations when you want to go deeper, and the kind of insider perspective that only comes from being at the center of the story. Subscribe to any podcast wherever you listen. Because in a world where context is everything, we make sure you never miss the bigger picture.
The joint US-Israel military strikes on Iran mark more than a tactical military operation. They represent a fundamental realignment – President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have closed a strategic gap that successive American administrations never fully bridged.

Trump, Netanyahu call halts Beirut strike as Barnea calls to topple Iran’s regime

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

JUNE 2, 2026
Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon as seen from a position across the border in the Upper Galilee, in northern Israel on June 1, 2026.

Lebanon truce unravels as US strikes Iranian targets along Hormuz

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

JUNE 1, 2026
People take part in the National March for Palestine - hands off Gaza, a pro-Palestinian protest calling for the government to "end the genocide and stop arming Israel", in London, Britain, January 31, 2026.

NGO Monitor's Gerald Steinberg warns of anti-Israel NGO influence

NGO Monitor’s Gerald Steinberg says groups such as Euro-Med and Save the Children play a major role in spreading anti-Israel narratives.

MAY 31, 2026

IDF secures Beaufort Ridge as Hezbollah drone kills St.-Sgt. Tyukin

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

MAY 31, 2026
IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published April 28, 2026.

Israel at a crossroads: War, elections, and the future of the US-Israel alliance

Is Israel's government burning bridges with Diaspora Jews while fighting a war? A former Bennett advisor sounds the alarm.

MAY 28, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gal Hirsch, Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Prime Minister"s Office hold a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, January 27, 2026.

Trump warns Oman not to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Iran

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

MAY 28, 2026
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York.

IDF kills Hamas chief as Trump’s Board of Peace fund hits zero

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

MAY 27, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, alongside the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.

Inside the perfect storm: Windward on the hidden war reshaping the oceans

From the White House to global shipping desks, they all call Windward. CEO Ami Daniel on what's really happening in the Strait of Hormuz.

MAY 26, 2026
Gambia-flagged tanker vessel Bili is pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, May 2, 2026.

Did Israel win the Iran war? The Jerusalem Dispatch hosts aren't so sure

Fishing nets against Hezbollah drones, a JCPOA rerun, and Netanyahu's election scramble. The Jerusalem Dispatch on whether Israel actually won the Iran war.

MAY 26, 2026
Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran amid the war with Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Ethiopian Jewish activist calls for unity in Israel

Dr. Shmuel Legesse, an Ethiopian Jewish writer and activist, described his life’s mission as a call to strengthen Jewish unity, defend Israel’s legitimacy, and give voice to the Ethiopian Jews.

MAY 26, 2026
Dr. Shmuel Legasse sits down with The Jerusalem Post for an insightful podcast episode.

Liberman warns of explosive drones reaching Israeli cities, Hamas financier on trial

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

MAY 26, 2026
Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman gives press conference at the Knesset, Monday March 16, 2026.

Slovakia's High Tatras: Skiing, spas, Jewish heritage luxury hotels

Snow-capped peaks, world-class skiing, and a rich cultural tapestry—Slovakia’s High Tatras offer far more than just a winter (and year-round) escape.

MAY 26, 2026
A funicular climbs to Hrebienok where at 1,200 meters stand two remarkable ice domes filled with sulptures.

Australia warns antisemitism was left unchecked, as Israel weighs wartime trauma recognition

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

MAY 25, 2026
Messages are written on stones laid to honour the families and victims of a deadly mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, in Sydney, Australia, February 9, 2026.