SHIR PERETS
Shir Perets is a Breaking News Desk Manager at The Jerusalem Post. She grew up in central Israel and is a graduate of Bar-Ilan University, where she studied English literature and communications.
When she isn’t writing, Shir can be found painting, building Legos, feeding stray cats, or singing along to Taylor Swift.
Roman-era necropolis, ancient workshops unearthed in Egypt’s western Nile Delta
Four arrested for vandalism, destruction of cemetery near Old City
Sa'ar meets with UN special coordinator to discuss Hezbollah disarmament, future of Lebanon
IDF issues demolition order for home of terrorist who murdered two in northern Israel
According to the military, the demolition notice was delivered after security forces completed the sealing of the attacker’s home.
Suspect caught at Ben-Gurion Airport after Kadima shooting, while drugs were found in Netanya
The suspect was transferred for questioning. Police said a decision on seeking to extend his detention will follow the interrogation and the review of evidence.
Air India admits it found 'lost' Boeing 737 after 13 years, parked in Kolkata airport
The jet, parked in 2012 and later decommissioned, slipped off company records amid successive restructurings, the airline said.
Greece closes airspace until 4:00 p.m. citing 'communication issues'
Additionally, the Italian airport of Bergamo Orio-al-Serio, a Ryanair hub for flights to Milan, halted flights on Saturday evening due to technical issues with the landing guidance system.
Ted Cruz weighs 2028 presidency run as he continues to fight right-wing antisemitism - report
Cruz has urged Republicans to rid the party of Tucker Carlson’s influence, arguing the commentator is injecting antisemitism into the movement, which Carlson has rejected.
'Seeking to rebuild the state': Lebanon's Salam outlines 2026 agenda with reforms, elections
Salam called on Hezbollah to hand over all weapons to the government, saying, “Contrary to rumors, no one intends to throw them into the sea or hand them over to Israel.”
IDF kills terrorist who crossed Yellow Line, approached troops in southern Gaza
The IDF announced it killed a terrorist after it approached troops stationed in southern Gaza. It also conducted strikes in Lebanon after what Israel describes as ceasefire violations by Hezbollah.
Pottery fragments found near Ararat renew debate over site of Noah’s Ark
Professor Faruk Kaya said the dating of the ceramics found broadly aligns with traditional estimates for the era associated with Noah.
Australian family makes aliyah from Sydney, becoming 2026's first olim
The family includes father Trevor, mother Dalit, and daughter Ashira. Their son, Levi Zaks, immigrated earlier and has joined the IDF, according to the ministry.
At least 40 killed, 100 injured after fire causes explosion at Swiss ski resort bar
Swiss officials determined the event was not an attack, saying the explosion was caused by a fire and was not intentional.