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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:16:51 GMT
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Destroyed buildings in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, on January 4, 2025. (photo credit: ERIK MARMOR/FLASH90)
The Board of Peace estimates that more than $25 billion will be needed to develop modern utilities and public services.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:26:33 GMT
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US President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.  (photo credit: REUTERS/DENIS BALIBOUSE)
Trump told Fox News that the negotiations with the EU wouldn't necessarily represent a purchase by the US, but would require the US to have "total access" to the island.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:06:25 GMT
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Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir conducts a situation assessment as part of an operation in the Hebron region (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON
The operation "is part of a series of proactive operations to thwart terrorism in Judea and Samaria and to strengthen the defense of the settlements," IDF chief of staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:40:27 GMT
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IDF intercepts drone attempting to smuggle three M-16s and cartridges over the Egyptian border, January 4, 2026. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON
The drone smuggling threat is growing, as the last attempts occured on the Egyptian and now apparently also the Jordanian border.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:58:02 GMT
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U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed Charter of the Board of Peace, as he 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. (photo credit: REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST)
“Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do. And we’ll do it in conjunction with the United Nations,” Trump said in Switzerland.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:41:50 GMT
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 Eliezer "Geizi" Tzafrir, former Mossad chief for Iraqi Kurdistan and last before the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, poses for a Maariv interview back in 2022.  (photo credit: YOSSI ALONI/MAARIV)
Tsafrir, a veteran Mossad and Shin Bet official and Israel’s last station chief in Tehran before 1979, played a central role in Israel’s early regional intelligence efforts.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:27:17 GMT
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US 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.  (photo credit: REUTERS/DENIS BALIBOUSE)
US president at Davos: "Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do."
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:57:44 GMT
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Israeli officers seen participating in a ceremony at the IDF
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the name of a man accused of infiltrating IDF command facilities after October 7 may be published, easing secrecy in a sensitive espionage case.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:42:39 GMT
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U.S. President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.  (photo credit: REUTERS/Romina Amato)
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:52:18 GMT
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In the closing section of his speech, Milei referenced Moses’s confrontation with Pharaoh and the final three plagues described in Parshat Bo: locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:17:08 GMT
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 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative) (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)
In a separate arena, the Shin Bet reported that 130 Israeli-Arabs were indicted for terror-related offenses, while 219 were arrested.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:06:07 GMT
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Iranian flags with Reza Pahlavi and the Eiffel Tower in the background, in Paris, France, January 18, 2026 (photo credit: Daniel Perron/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)
The resolution came following a heated debate on Tuesday, where the motion’s proponents decried the recent human rights violations against protesters in Iran.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:32:18 GMT
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Shyfrin (center) at Abbey Road Studios with producer Mike Hedges (L) and arranger Fred Luzignant (photo credit: Courtesy Eduard Shyfrin)
In his latest album, Eduard Shyfrin weaves contemporary music with the spiritual depth of Jewish mysticism, creating a deeply reflective listening experience.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:42:41 GMT
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“It was a secret poll which said that 92% of the Iranian people hate their regime,” Sabti said, according to a transcript provided to The Jerusalem Post.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:57:00 GMT
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Social media influencer Loay Alshareef at The Jerusalem Post conference in Miami, Florida (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit on Wednesday, Alshareef called on Israel and the Jewish people to back Iranians seeking freedom, as Netanyahu voiced solidarity with the protesters.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:10:20 GMT
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Ido Mahatzri ,CEO TALMA (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, TALMA CEO Ido Mahatzri showed how teachers, language and values reshape Israel’s periphery.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:48:03 GMT
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Panel - Israeli Society and the Jewish People – 2036 (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, IDF veterans and civil-society leaders highlighted service, dignity, and Diaspora responsibility as pillars of Israel’s next chapter.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:27:15 GMT
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Jerusalem Post Miami Conference 2025 (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)
Amid changing geopolitics and evolving Diaspora-Israel relations, the conference served as a platform for powerful ideas, bold discussions, and building bridges across continents.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:05:53 GMT
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US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST)
At Davos, Trump told Netanyahu to stop taking credit for Iron Dome, declaring it "entirely American" while revealing plans for a revolutionary "Golden Dome" defense system.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:17:24 GMT
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.  (photo credit: REUTERS/DENIS BALIBOUSE)
President Isaac Herzog said in Davos that any decision on a potential pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be made independently, according to Israeli law and his conscience.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:45:34 GMT
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A vehicle carries Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, August 6, 2025 (photo credit: REUTERS/AMR ABDALLAH DALSH)
"I am pleased to announce the Rafah crossing will open next week in both directions. For Palestinians in Gaza, Rafah is more than a gate. It is a lifeline and symbol of opportunity," Shaath said.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:20:47 GMT
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 (Illustrative) Israel police block a road, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, near Ashkelon, southern Israel October 7, 2023.  (photo credit: REUTERS/ILAN ROSENBERG)
According to the indictment, Swissa ordered the use of stun grenades against demonstrators in violation of police protocols, at a time when the crowd was not engaging in violence.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:49:20 GMT
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Sergeant-Major (res.) Asael Babad. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON
The IDF said that Sgt.-Maj. (Res.) Asael Babad, 38, was severely injured during combat in Rafah on October 19 of last year.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:04:53 GMT
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Intel research and development office in Matam business park in Haifa. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)
The latest Core Ultra Series 3 and Core Series 4 processors were developed by Intel’s Israel branch amid missile attacks and constant war, in a similar way to what happened with the 2006 Core 2 Duo.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:46:39 GMT
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An employee adjusts the Canadian flag next to the Israeli one, at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, October 31, 2018 (photo credit: JIM HOLLANDER/POOL VIA REUTERS)
The 2025 Survey of Canadian Jews found that a majority of Canadian Jews (53%) oppose settlement expansion in the West Bank and Gaza.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:09:50 GMT
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A protester waves the pre-Islamic Revolution Iranian flag outside UN headquarters during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran in New York on January 15, 2026.  (photo credit: ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:14:57 GMT
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Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm, of the Conservative Beth Shalom Congregation in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, speaks out with other faith leaders against Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operations in the Twin Cities at a press conference at a Lutheran church in St. Paul, Jan. 20, 2026.   (photo credit: Courtesy of TC Jewfolk)
Minnesota’s Jewish community is speaking out against ICE raids, invoking Torah teachings on welcoming the stranger and mobilizing protests across the Twin Cities.