TZVI JASPER

Tzvi Jasper is a Breaking News Desk editor and writer at The Jerusalem Post . He holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Communications from Bar-Ilan University. When not working, he enjoys reading and playing tabletop roleplaying games.

Former US vice president Kamala Harris speaks at the third annual SHE LEADS Conference at SLS Hotel on September 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Kamala Harris criticizes Biden administration's failure to curb Israel's conduct during Gaza war

People stand outside the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands.

Judge blocks sanctions against two US-based human rights orgs. over working with ICC against Israel

The National Committe for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) and German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Gaza reconstruction, October 14, 2026.

Gaza rebuilding efforts gain German support as Israel reportedly blocks international troop base


Federal judge limits search of Ilhan Omar's documents due to constitutional protections - report

Sharbaugh reportedly told prosecutors ahead of the search that they would need to set up a process to screen Omar's records in order to protect her legislative work from the investigators.

Agents of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) work at the entrance of the residence of US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), after US authorities conducted a raid as part of an ongoing investigation by the Justice Department, in Washington, DC, US, October 12, 2026.

Retired US military officers urge government to cancel livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution

"We ask the President, our Congressional representatives, and our fellow citizens to act to prevent this barbaric abuse of authority," a letter from over 70 retired military officials read. 

In this photo released by the Bell County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who is charged with murder in the Fort Hood shootings, is seen in a booking photo after being moved to the Bell County Jail on April 9, 2010 in Belton, Texas; illustrative

'Mother of all bombs': US potential Iran strike plans include largest non-nuclear weapon - report

According to CNN, multiple US officials said that the plans called for the MOAB to be used against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, including Pickaxe Mountain.

This US Department of Defense (DoD) handout photo shows the Massive Ordinance Air Blast (MOAB) weapon March 11, 2003 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

Katz moves to ban fiber-optic, SIM-operated drones from Israeli airspace amid growing threats

Among the varied threats mentioned were drone attacks, attempts to harm senior officials, usage of the drones by organized crime families, smuggling, and illicitly gathering intelligence.

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a ceremony marking the return to the former settlement of Ganim in the northern West Bank, which was evacuated in 2005 as part of Israel’s Disengagement Plan, August 13, 2026.

Israel and Sweden: Same voting system, same deadlock - analysis

In Israel and Sweden, proportional elections keep producing narrow winners and no government

Israeli voters choose among competing party lists, but election day is often only the beginning of the battle to form a government.
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Four dogs, two parrots rescued from Hadera house fire, Israel Fire and Rescue announces

The fire began in the home's yard, spreading to a pergola and then the structure itself, Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority stated.

Dogs and parrots rescued from a fire in Hadera, October 12, 2026.

Herzog calls Nobel Peace Prize winner choice affront to peace-loving people at Medal of Honor award

“Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to one of the leading proponents of the genocide lie is a cynical decision which celebrates a shameful display of moral erosion," he added.

President Isaac Herzog awarding the Presidential Medal of Honor to Israel Bonds, October 12, 2026.

Ethiopian Airlines flight turned away from Israel after pilot revealed to be Indonesian - report

The Islamic country of Indonesia currently has no diplomatic ties with Israel, making its nationals ineligible for flying to Israel due to the security risk.

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787.

Otzma Yehudit MK suspected of assaulting police officers in clash with extremist settlers

Following the publication of the incident, MK Yitzhak Kreuzer filed a complaint with the Police Internal Investigations Department, claiming police used excessive force against him in the incident.

Otzma Yehudit MK  Yitzhak Kreuzer files complaint alleging excessive police force was used against him, October 11, 2026.

Herzog invites Captain Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot who helped subdue flydubai hijacker, to Israel

"I look forward, once you have regained strength, to welcoming you to Jerusalem and expressing the appreciation and the love of our grateful nation,” Herzog wrote, wishing Machchhar a full recovery.

Captain Smit Machchhar reads a letter from President Isaac Herzog in the hospital, October 10, 2026.