Jerusalem Controversy

By KESHET NEEV, JAMES GENN APRIL 26, 2026 16:10 Updated: APRIL 27, 2026 18:44 Former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced on Sunday that they will run together in the upcoming elections under a new united political party, in a move that could reshape the direction of the…

Deir al-Balah, Gaza/Jerusalem  —  Gaza held its first elections in more than 20 years on Saturday – but only in one city for a small fraction of the shattered territory’s population – amid a stalled process to advance the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The elections took place in…

JERUSALEM, April 26 (Reuters) - Israel's president said on Sunday that he will consider Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request in his long-running corruption trial only after efforts to reach a plea deal are exhausted, signalling no decision will come soon. Netanyahu's legal troubles, which began with investigations around a…

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 23, 2026 01:06 Around 2,000 people participated in an Independence Day event organized by Orthodox Union (OU) Israel for English speakers on Tuesday at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem. Several of the organization's senior leadership were in attendance, including its Executive Director, Rabbi Avi Berman;…

The State of Israel marked its 78th Independence Day on Tuesday evening with the traditional torch-lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. The event follows Memorial Day, a day of national remembrance for fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terrorism. The ceremony is held in an open air, invitation-only format…

In his remarks at the State Memorial Ceremony for the Fallen of Israel’s Wars on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the heroism of the country’s soldiers, which enabled it to climb out of the “abyss” of Oct. 7, and to fight back against the nation’s enemies. Speaking from Jerusalem’s…

By Maayan Lubell and Maya Gebeily JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, April 20 (Reuters) - Israel's foreign minister and military on Monday condemned the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians. A photo that emerged online over the weekend shows a soldier taking the…

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 20 (Reuters) - Israel on Monday told residents of south Lebanon to stay out of a belt of territory running the length of the border and not to approach the area of the Litani River, entrenching its grip over southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire in the war with…

Award-winning producer Master KG has broken his silence after being linked to a podcaster’s former girlfriend in fresh dating rumours that made the rounds online. Speculation began circulating on social media, prompting entertainment blogger Maphephandaba to reach out directly to the Jerusalema hitmaker for clarity. On Wednesday, 4 March 2026,…

The US Embassy in Jerusalem has issued an urgent security directive advising American citizens in Israel to utilize land routes into Egypt as commercial aviation options remain nearly non-existent. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee confirmed that while Ben Gurion Airport’s reopening remains uncertain, the Taba border crossing has emerged as the…