International

International 'No Smoking Day' highlights the dangers of tobacco

On International No Smoking Day - and every day - there’s an opportunity to pause and ask: is it worth inhaling this again?

Discarded cigarettes; Illustrative.
Italian writer Erri Da Luca.

Winging it: Jerusalem writers festival lineup reveals a shifting cultural landscape

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks at her watch during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, March 19, 2026.

A golden age of diplomacy: A thing of the past? - comment

An illustrative image of soldiers against a backdrop of words relating to warfare.

Epic Fury: Moral obligations before declaring war on Iran - opinion


Israel recognized Somaliland – African nations like Ethiopia, Kenya should be next - opinion

Israel recognized Somaliland after decades of patience and Africa can no longer afford to look away.

Ismail Shirwac is seen holding a Somaliland flag and a Israeli flag.

Israel must leave World Health Organization, Knesset's new health committee chair says

MK Limor Son Har-Melech’s push to withdraw Israel from the WHO drew backlash from health leaders, who warned of risks to public health and international ties.

  The World Health Organization (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2023.

Israel, US seal agricultural trade deal to cut prices and boost exports

Israel and the US sealed a wide-ranging agricultural deal to lower prices, increase imports, and revive Israeli export competitiveness.

FARMERS AT Moshav Sde Nitzan, in the northern Negev.

Israir eyes two Airbus A330 jets in bid to expand long-haul routes

Israir is in talks to buy two Airbus A330 jets as it ramps up long-haul service ahead of Wizz Air’s push into the Israeli market.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024

Israel wins seven medals at Abu Dhabi kickboxing World Championships

Israel’s kickboxing team returned from the Abu Dhabi World Championships with seven medals, highlighted by Yulia Sachkov’s gold.

One of gold medalist Yulia Sachkov and one of Israel flag on the podium at the Kickboxing World Championships in Abu Dhabi.

It's time for Israel to wean off American aid, stand on its own two feet - opinion

It's time for Israel to stand on its own two feet, transitioning to an equal, independent strategic partnership with the US.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifts US President Donald Trump with a golden dove, October 13, 2025.

Lithuania's Vilnius airport reopens following balloon incursions

European aviation has been repeatedly thrown into chaos by drone sightings since early October, with the Vilnius closure the ninth such shutdown.

 Illustrative image of an airplane.

Trump embraces Saudis, UN backs Gaza plan, but Israel faces harsh Middle East reality

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: A UN resolution and a Saudi spectacle hinted at movement in the region, but the Middle East has a way of bringing even the boldest plans back down to earth.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed interest in joining the Abraham Accords if Israel shows a clear path to a Palestinian state. Here, MBS meets with US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting in the White House earlier this week.

France pushes EU sanctions against drug-linked organized crime

France urges new EU sanctions amid a surge in drug trafficking and gang violence.

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot arrives for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, November 17, 2025.

Reporter's Notebook: 'Post' embeds with foreign armies visiting the IDF

What do other countries think about Israeli tactics and security challenges?

Jerusalem Post military correspondent Yonah Jeremy Bob visits IDF base in the northern Gaza Strip; illustrative.