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.

Mossad chief David Barnea (L) and Shin Bet chief David Zini at a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026.

Mossad chief, Shin Bet head visited UAE to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion - report

Border Police forces located 18 drug greenhouses containing more than 10,000 cannabis plants, May 11, 2026.

Border Police seize over 10,000 cannabis plants located in 18 greenhouses in southern Israel

Fire caused from rockets launched from Lebanon, outside the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, June 1, 2024

NIS 200,000 allocated for laptops, school equipment for low-income children in northern Israel


Major Palestinian gang running forgery ring uncovered in West Bank op. by IDF, Israel Police

The forged cards and documents were then sold to anyone interested, resulting in Palestinians allegedly using the supplies to illegally enter Israel. 

IDF, Israel Police arrest five suspects in major Palestinian gang running forgery ring, May 12, 2026.

Hungary PM Magyar gives veto power to key ministers in his cabinet following new EU sanctions

Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, and his ministers took their oath of office on Tuesday, completing the formation of his cabinet.

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar and new members of government.

US op. in Iran would expand beyond escorting vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says

The ceasefire between the US and Iran is on "life support," Trump said on Monday.

US President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

Jerusalem man arrested over alleged threat against Itamar Ben-Gvir

Upon receiving the complaint, Judea and Samaria District police opened an investigation and notified additional security officials, police said.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, November 3, 2025.

Europe approves sanctions on West Bank settlers, Hamas leadership

The EU's decision came shortly after Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, was inaugurated. Predecessor Viktor Orban often used a veto to block EU sanctions on Israel.

 MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank.

Three IDF soldiers moderately, severely wounded in two separate incidents in Lebanon

All of the soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 29, 2026.

Civilian, three IDF soldiers indicted for spying for Iran prior to enlistment

The suspects allegedly photographed public and security-related sites across Israel and were asked to acquire weapons, according to Israeli security authorities.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

French shipping giant says vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz attack, several crewmembers wounded

The injured crew members from the attack, which took place on Tuesday, have been evacuated and are being provided with medical care, the company said.

 A boat approaches the St Kitt's and Nevis-flagged container ship Marsa Victory while crusing in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Khasab in Oman's northern Musandam peninsula on June 25, 2025.

IRGC targets Komala headquarters in Kurdistan Region with drone strike - report

Additionally, residents in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, and Sirik reported hearing explosions around 4 a.m. local time, several hours after the reported explosions in the Biban region.

Smoke rises after a drone attack targeted oil facilities in the Zakho area of Iraq's Kurdistan region, Iraq July 16, 2025.

Finding yourself in the quiet: A stay at Cyprus's Anassa resort - review

At the Anassa resort, 50 minutes from Paphos airport and, spiritually speaking, several worlds away, you can find peace and quiet after months of chaos and war.

The Anassa.