The Jerusalem Post Archive

18 September 2026
Health minister’s intervention highlights Israel’s protekzia problem, healthcare gaps - editorial

The question raised by this story is not whether Katz helped a sick Israeli. He did. The question is what happens to the sick Israeli who does not have access to the health minister.

Robert Kraft was right about Macklemore, the explanation was all wrong - opinion

We should stop defending ourselves against the accusation and start challenging the accusation itself.

UN allows Abbas, senior Palestinian officials to again speak via video after US denies visa

“As long as Abbas continues his policy of making payments to terrorists and their families, he cannot expect the international community to simply ignore it," Danon said.

Texas National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan during training exercise, pilot in stable condition

An evacuation order within one mile of the site was issued by the Grand Traverse County Emergency Management, and a shelter has been established at the nearby Kensington Church.

US sanctions Iranian financier's crypto exchange, says it processes Hormuz payments

Treasury said BitBank had routed hundreds of millions of dollars to the IRGC and described the exchange as a key component in Iran’s digital assets-based sanctions-evasion infrastructure.

US conducted 'tremendous terror,' worse than al-Qaeda, Hasan Piker says in Axios interview

Piker, who has over 3 million followers and is one of the most popular streamers on Twitch, came under renewed attention due to his participation in campaigning for the Abdul El-Sayed.

Any Saudi F-35 sale must safeguard Israel’s military edge, expert tells 'Post'

JINSA’s Jonathan Ruhe says Riyadh must prove its commitment to US-led regional security before receiving F-35s, with any deal preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge.

Kyrie Irving offers to pay NFL star’s fine for pro-Palestinian eyeblack

The NFL fined Al-Shaair, who is Muslim, a similar amount last season when he wrote “STOP THE GENOCIDE” on his eyeblack during a playoff game in January and an appearance on ESPN. 

Man who assaulted US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sentenced to 14 months in prison

Anthony James Kazmierczak pleaded guilty in May and admitted to attacking Omar because he disagreed with her progressive political views.

Assad-era Syrian official convicted of torture, jailed for 60 years by US court

Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was charged in 2024 and convicted in March on one count of conspiracy to commit torture and three counts of torture for his involvement in the abuse of prisoners.

Ex-hostage Bar Kupershtein marks anniversary of release from Hamas captivity with slichot service

The slichot prayer service took place at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu attacks Eisenkot's Yashar, says elections are direct struggle between Left, Right

Netanyahu also attacked Democratic Party chairman Yair Golan and referred to his statements regarding IDF activity and the controversy surrounding the Military Advocate General.

Jerusalem Reform synagogue egged on Rosh Hashanah in second attack in a month

The congregation said its security cameras recorded the youths, including their faces. It subsequently filed a police complaint and provided the footage. No injuries were reported. 

NGO B’Tselem report presents baseless claims of Israel dismantling Palestinian life in West Bank

WEST BANK AFFAIRS: B’Tselem accuses Israel of systematically dismantling Palestinian life in the West Bank, as Israel calls its central claim baseless.

Saudi Arabia welcomes move towards F-35 deal, US sanctions crypto exchange tied to Iran, Hormuz

Trump says coming to big decision on whether to 'annihilate' Iran • Expert: Any Saudi F-35 sale must safeguard Israel’s military edge • Report: IRGC struck Togo-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report

Several ambulances were dispatched to the area, and checkpoints were established on nearby streets, according to the Iran International report. 

Hundreds of Michigan Jews pledge to vote for Abdul El-Sayed in open letter

“Some of us are enthusiastic supporters of El-Sayed,” the open letter reads. “Some of us have reservations...We understand that a vote is not a valentine; it’s a strategic chess move."

In broad daylight: Germany arrests Afghan national for setting fire at entrance to synagogue

The synagogue is guarded by police almost around the clock, and it is possible that the close security presence enabled officers to identify and arrest the suspect so quickly.

Sweden’s center-left wins tight election rife with accusations of antisemitism

Kristersson resigned on Thursday after the public broadcaster SVT called Sweden’s general election for the center-left bloc, led by former prime minister Magdalena Andersson.

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