Maya Cohen

Maya Cohen is a journalist for The Jerusalem Post's Hebrew-language sister publication Maariv.


 People gather, near the ceasefire line between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria, amid the ongoing conflict in the Druze areas in Syria, in Majdal Shams, July 16, 2025

Can Israel trust Syria's leadership? The Druze crisis puts emerging ties to the test - analysis

 Former hostage Romi Gonen is released from Sheba Medical Center on July 10, 2025.

'Another step toward freedom': Ex-hostage Romi Gonen discharged from hospital after five months

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Syria's Sharaa makes moves toward Abraham Accords to reduce Turkish influence


'Every blow to Iran is a benefit': Why Syria allowed Israel bypass its airspace to strike Iran

The Israeli operation, intended to target Iran's nuclear core and missiles and deter Iran and its allies, has strengthened the new Syrian regime.

 Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, Syria May 27, 2025.

Southern Israel resident convicted of one million NIS fraud through phishing

Magistrates’ Court Judge Anat Choleta found that the defendant exploited Bank Hapoalim’s “Deposit Envelope” service to commit fraud totalling nearly NIS 1 million.

Bank Hapoalim

Iran isn't in a place to handle an Israeli strike due to internal struggles, expert says

“Salami makes threats every other day. Nothing new. Inside Iran, he’s seen as illiterate and is mocked. He’s not someone who worries us.”

 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.

"Hector & Ofelia": Artificial intelligence reconstructs art lost on October 7

A new Shenkar Gallery exhibit, "Hector & Ofelia", uses AI to recreate mosaic works lost by survivor Hector Reutman during the October 7 massacre.

 An exhibition commemorating October 7

Former hostage Doron Katz-Asher comes to 'difficult' decision to ask for public financial help

"I realize I can't do this alone. The emotional burden is heavy, and the financial fears are real. I never thought I would ask for help," Doron Katz-Asher shared.

 Aviv Asher, 2.5 years old, her sister Raz Asher, 4.5 years old, and mother Doron, react as they step off an Israeli military helicopter, shortly after their arrival in Israel on November 24, after being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

Held in isolation and in critical health: Matan Zangauker's condition revealed by released hostages

The Zangauker family reported that Matan is "foggy and drowsy," and that he can barely walk without having tremors in his legs.

 Hamas released a video of hostage Matan Zangauker, December 7, 2024.

A hidden gem: This Tel Aviv neighborhood has become a magical cultural hub

Galleries, cafés, and historic charm await on Shabazi Street in Neve Tzedek — a once-neglected Tel Aviv neighborhood now thriving with culture and drawing tourists from all over.

 Shabazi Street, Tel Aviv

Explosion at Iranian port severely impacts regime, Iran expert says

"This location and port are extremely critical to the survival of the Iranian regime," expert Sabti emphasized. 

 Smoke from the explosion is seen at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025.

Trump’s Iran talks could backfire, strengthen regime, INSS expert warns

Senior Iran researcher: Premature optimism may encourage Tehran to accelerate its nuclear program or renege on a deal.

 What will happen to US, Iran relations?

Family marks Bar Kuperstein’s 23rd birthday in Hamas captivity at Hostages Square

Bar's father, Tal, invited the public to mark Bar's birthday in a public ceremony at Hostages Square.

 Bar Abraham Kupershtein (Illustrative)