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English-language daily newspaper published in Jerusalem. It publishes in English: we summarize its reports, link to the originals and compare them with 43 other newsrooms.
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The Jerusalem Post's tone this month is neutral, close to the rest of the centrist press. On Netanyahu, the United States, the IDF, Iran and Eisenkot its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.
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Arkia Employees Seek Investor to Counter $45 Million Sale DealEconomy · 30m agoElbit Systems Secures $260 Million Contract for PULS Rocket SystemsSecurity · 46m agoWest Bank Violence: Israeli Driver Hurt, Palestinians Injured During Olive Harvest AttackSecurity · 1h agoBig stories The Jerusalem Post skipped
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Economy · 30m agoArkia Employees Seek Investor to Counter $45 Million Sale DealArkia employees are racing to find a new investor by Monday to counter a $45 million deal to sell the airline to a private group. The employees' corporation has a deadline to match the offer, which includes a significant cash injection. This comes after rival Israir had previously explored acquiring Arkia. The airline faces financial difficulties, with estimated losses projected for the year.Security · 46m agoElbit Systems Secures $260 Million Contract for PULS Rocket SystemsElbit Systems has secured a $260 million contract to supply its PULS rocket artillery systems to a European NATO member over five years. This deal brings Elbit's total rocket system orders for the year to over $1.2 billion, following previous contracts with Greece and an unidentified customer reportedly in Azerbaijan. The PULS system's demand has been amplified by the war in Ukraine, with several NATO countries already operating it.Security · 1h agoWest Bank Violence: Israeli Driver Hurt, Palestinians Injured During Olive Harvest AttackOn Saturday, November 16, 2026, violence flared in the West Bank when Palestinians stoned an Israeli car near Hebron, lightly injuring the driver. Later, masked Jewish rioters attacked Palestinian olive harvesters near Beit Fajar, wounding five Palestinians. In East Jerusalem, four minors were arrested for throwing rocks at a bus.Security · 2h agoEU Urges Israel to Open Gaza Crossings Amid Humanitarian CrisisThe European Union has voiced grave concern over Gaza's humanitarian crisis, worsened by recent flooding, and urged Israel to reopen all border crossings for aid. Israel's Foreign Ministry countered that the EU statement ignores Hamas's role in exploiting aid and mistreating Gazans. The IDF stated that adequate winter supplies are entering Gaza, but Hamas hinders rehabilitation efforts. The Trump administration's Board of Peace also called for increased aid entry following the severe flooding.Security · 4h agoIDF Strikes Senior Hamas Terrorist in RafahThe Israeli military and Shin Bet announced a strike in Gaza on Saturday targeting a senior Hamas military wing member. The strike reportedly took place in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media citing Palestinian reports. Buildings in the area were left in ruins.Culture · 4h agoAmerican Saxophonist Neal Sugarman to Perform at Tel Aviv Jazz FestivalAmerican saxophonist Neal Sugarman will perform at the free Tel Aviv Jazz Festival from November 19-21, collaborating with Israeli guitarist Ron Magril. Sugarman, based in Switzerland, emphasized the importance of ensemble playing and musical connection over technicality. The festival, organized by the Municipality of Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Teder Group, aims to showcase diverse musical talent and make jazz accessible to all.Politics · 4h agoBiologist Launches Initiative to Combat 'Mutating Virus' of Anti-ZionismEvolutionary biologist Stephanie Spielman has launched Expose Antizionism Now, a nonprofit aimed at reframing the fight against anti-Zionism. She argues it's a destructive ideology, not just political dissent, and urges Jewish communities to shift from defense to exposing its nature. Spielman's work draws on her background in evolutionary biology to analyze how anti-Zionism adapts and mutates. The organization provides tools and resources, including an AI chatbot, to help individuals challenge anti-Zionist rhetoric in everyday life.Politics · 4h agoUN Rapporteur's 'Always Killed Children' Remark Echoes Historical Blood LibelsUN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese's statement that "Israel has always killed children" is criticized as an antisemitic blood libel echoing historical accusations. The author contrasts Albanese's skepticism towards evidence of rape during the October 7th attacks with her ready acceptance of unsubstantiated claims against Israel. The piece argues that such accusations bypass the need for proof and draws parallels to historical blood libels and the Spanish Inquisition, urging Israel to consider legal action.Politics · 5h agoDutch Settlement Boycott Punishes Jewish Return, Author ArguesThe Netherlands' new policy to confiscate items made in Israeli settlements from travelers is criticized by author Tovia Singer for ignoring the historical expulsions of Jewish communities. Travelers face luggage searches and confiscation at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport for items originating from settlements. Singer argues this policy selectively remembers history, overlooking past violence against Jews and framing their return as illegal, while contrasting it with Japan's approach. He calls for consistent application of international law regarding property rights and displacement for all affected groups.Politics · 6h ago · also in 6 newsroomsLikud Lawmaker Pitches Tent Outside Knesset for National UnityLikud MK Elisha Medan has pitched a tent outside the Knesset in Jerusalem, calling for a national unity government. He plans to stay day and night to voice public longing for unity. The protest began Saturday night and follows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for a unity government with Yashar Chairman Gadi Eisenkot.Security · 6h agoGerman Police Leaders Commemorate Kristallnacht, Pledge to Combat AntisemitismGerman police leaders gathered at Berlin's Neue Synagogue on November 5, 2026, to commemorate Kristallnacht and pledge to combat rising antisemitism. The event honored the 1938 pogrom, where over 1,400 synagogues were attacked, and highlighted the actions of a German officer who defied orders to save the Neue Synagogue. Police leaders from multiple countries committed to protecting Jewish communities, inspired by historical lessons and survivor testimonies, acknowledging a dangerous increase in antisemitism worldwide.Security · 6h ago · also in 2 newsroomsMuslim Nations Condemn Gaza Hospital Strike, Demand Aid FlowForeign ministers from 18 Muslim countries condemned an Israeli airstrike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital, which killed six people, and demanded Israel lift aid restrictions. The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a Hamas commander. The ministers also criticized ongoing Israeli attacks on civilians and worsening humanitarian conditions, urging the US and UN to ensure aid delivery. Israel maintains it has increased aid, including thousands of tents.Security · 6h agoIsrael on High Alert Amid Fears of Surprise US Strike on IranIsrael's defense establishment is on high alert due to U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, fearing a surprise U.S. strike on Iran or an Iranian attack. Officials are increasing coordination with the U.S. military and raising alert levels for intelligence and air defenses. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned Hezbollah against escalation, while intelligence focuses on monitoring Iran's missile capabilities. Tensions are expected to continue for weeks.World · 7h agoHaredi Expat Finds Purpose in Israeli Air Force and EngineeringGittel Klein, who grew up in Lakewood, New Jersey's haredi community, has become an F-16 technician in the Israeli Air Force and is now studying mechanical engineering at Afeka College in Tel Aviv, where she founded the institution's first rocket club. Klein struggled with the educational limitations in Lakewood but pursued her passion for science, eventually making aliyah. After a period back in the U.S., she returned to Israel, enlisted in the IDF, and is now focused on advancing Israel's aerospace industry.Culture · 7h agoIsraeli Parenting Fosters Early Independence, Shaping Capable ChildrenIsraeli parenting often grants children significant independence from a young age, with examples including first graders using public transport alone and eight-year-olds attending late-night bonfires. This approach, initially surprising to parents from other cultures, is seen as shaping children into more confident and resourceful individuals. The author reflects on how this early trust builds capabilities that may prepare them for future responsibilities, including military service.Politics · 8h agoEisenkot Calls Netanyahu's Unity Government Plea 'Political Spin'Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appeal for a unity government "political spin," stating that negotiations were already scheduled for the next day. Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of using a "ruse" and demanded that Netanyahu break with extremists as a condition for joining an emergency government. The comments were made on Saturday.Politics · 8h agoNetanyahu Urges Unity Government Amidst National Anthem Walkout and Iran ThreatPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling for a national unity government, citing a recent walkout by lawmakers during Israel's national anthem and the ongoing threat from Iran's nuclear program. He urged MK Gadi Eisenkot to join negotiations without preconditions to form a "government of hope." Netanyahu believes such a coalition is crucial for addressing security challenges and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, while also promoting national reconciliation.Culture · 9h agoJacob's Well in Turkey Reopens, Site of Biblical Love StoryJacob's Well in Haran, Turkey, a site central to the biblical love story of Jacob and Rachel, has reopened to tourists after renovations by Turkish authorities. The well, also sacred to Muslims, has been preserved for millennia and features a structure with stairs leading to the water. Historically a gathering place for Jewish communities and considered a site for prayer, efforts are now underway to revive these traditions. The site's spiritual significance is highlighted by local beliefs in its healing powers and its deep connection to biblical narratives.Politics · 9h agoNetanyahu May Need to Emulate Theodore Roosevelt's Exit to Save LikudPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being compared to former US President Theodore Roosevelt, who stepped aside to ensure his party's continued power. As Gadi Eisenkot negotiates to form a new government, Netanyahu faces a potential choice: remain leader and risk opposition, or step down to allow Likud to govern. This decision could define his legacy, potentially enabling a broad government and securing his party's future.Security · 10h agoGermany's New Antisemitism Czar Vows Action Amid Rising HateGermany's new antisemitism czar, Katharina von Schnurbein, reports that Jews feel unsafe following a threefold increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2023. She plans to mobilize the "silent majority" to combat rising hate, which she sees as a threat to democracy. Von Schnurbein aims to translate policy into action and encourages Israelis to witness Europe's commitment to fighting antisemitism firsthand.Politics · 10h agoNetanyahu Buys Time as Haredi Parties Weigh Coalition OptionsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is gaining time as haredi parties deliberate on joining a potential government led by Gadi Eisenkot, while Netanyahu himself lacks a viable alternative coalition. The haredi parties fear new elections and are considering Eisenkot's offer to resolve issues like military conscription, but internal divisions and concerns about coalition partners complicate matters. Netanyahu's primary challenge remains securing a parliamentary majority, a goal that has not been resolved by the current political maneuvering.Politics · 11h agoIsrael Needs Leaders Who Unite, Not DivideIsrael faces deep divisions, with calls for leaders to unite the nation rather than deepen societal rifts. At the 26th Knesset swearing-in, Miriam Peretz urged incoming prime minister Gadi Eisenkot to lead inclusively. The article criticizes politicians like Benjamin Netanyahu and Avigdor Liberman for anti-Arab rhetoric and highlights controversies involving Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. It suggests that understanding motivations behind violence, whether from Jewish or Arab groups, and seeking compromise are crucial for lasting peace.Politics · 11h agoIsrael's Next Leader Must Prioritize Global Standing Over Domestic PoliticsIsrael's next prime minister must prioritize restoring the country's global standing, especially with the United States, over domestic politics to avert a diplomatic collapse, according to Yedidia Stern. Stern warns of potential catastrophic consequences like U.S. sanctions if Israel's international legitimacy is not addressed within the next two years. He suggests excluding the far-right from the coalition, including Ra'am, and seeking diplomatic solutions rather than "total victory" on all fronts. The author believes this diplomatic challenge is Israel's greatest threat.Culture · 11h agoDead Poets Society Premieres on Israeli StageThe film "Dead Poets Society" will premiere as a Hebrew-language stage play at Tel Aviv's Beit Lessin Theatre on Saturday, November 28. Directed by Eldar Gohar Groisman, the adaptation features a cast led by Yehezkel Lazarov. The play explores themes of unconventional teaching and independent thought within a strict academic environment.Culture · 12h agoAncient Tunnels and Byzantine Church Open to Public in IsraelAn ancient archaeological complex, including Bar Kokhba revolt-era hiding tunnels and a Byzantine church, has been opened to the public at Horvat Burgin in Israel's Adullam-France Park. The site, which was extensively excavated and conserved by the IAA and KKL-JNF, represents a significant Jewish settlement from the Second Temple period. Officials highlighted the importance of preserving heritage and promoting tourism, with the Heritage Minister emphasizing the site's connection to Jewish roots and national identity.Security · 12h ago · also in 9 newsroomsTrump May Halt Iran Attacks Unless Provoked, Advisers ToldPresident Donald Trump has told advisers he may halt attacks on Iran if no new provocations occur, despite ongoing conflict initiated in February. The war's unpopularity and economic impact have influenced his stance, with regional leaders like Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urging him to avoid escalation. While the US military remains prepared for further action, intelligence suggests sanctions are pressuring Iran's economy. Israeli officials continue to push for military engagement.Security · 13h ago · also in 19 newsroomsFour Injured, One Critically, in Northern Israel Grenade BlastFour people were injured, one critically, in a hand grenade explosion in Kafr Manda, northern Israel, on Saturday afternoon. Paramedics treated a woman in her 60s who was in critical condition and received CPR, along with two others in moderate condition and one lightly injured. The critically wounded woman was evacuated to Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa.Security · 13h ago · also in 5 newsroomsIsraeli Police Arrest Suspect in Bulgaria Murder CaseIsraeli police arrested a 32-year-old Bat Yam resident suspected of murdering 83-year-old Andrey Atanasov in Sofia, Bulgaria, in October. Atanasov, a former Sofia University lecturer, was beaten to death in a metro station elevator. Bulgarian authorities, who are seeking the suspect for extradition, believe the motive may be a personal or financial dispute. The suspect was arrested on Saturday and will face extradition proceedings in an Israeli court.Politics · 14h agoProphet Zechariah's Ancient Message Resonates for Modern IsraelProphet Zechariah's 2,500-year-old message about building a just society is presented as a guide for Israel in 2026 as it forms a new government. He urged sincerity in religious observance and ethical treatment of others, emphasizing truth and peace. The article applies this to current political negotiations, calling for leaders to compromise and for citizens to challenge divisive rhetoric. The ultimate test is how society treats all its members, not just the majority.Politics · 14h agoIsraeli 'Les Misérables': Happiness Comes With Anticipation of CatastropheAn opinion piece draws parallels between Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables" and the contemporary global delegitimization of Israel, arguing that happiness in Israel is tempered by the anticipation of catastrophe. The author, recalling a childhood experience at "Fiddler on the Roof," notes how Israel, despite its strength, is often perceived as an aggressor. He highlights anxieties stemming from security threats, domestic politics, and shifting international support, particularly from the U.S. The piece also addresses the impact of cognitive warfare and disinformation campaigns that distort Israel's image on the world stage.More from The Jerusalem Post