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Independence Day: 78+1 reasons I love Israel - opinion

For her 22nd straight year, Barbara Sofer presents her list of reasons she loves living here. In no particular order...

APRIL 18, 2026|ByBARBARA SOFER

IRON BEAM: Part of the laser anti-missile interception system, seen in Sept.

Israelis take cover around a small, overcrowded bomb shelter in a public park as sirens sound during Iranian missile attacks on April 6, 2026 in Hod Hasharon, central Israel.

Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war - study

A Hebrew University study found that during the war, Israelis struggled with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and a decrease in sleep and physical activity.

APRIL 18, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Children wearing face masks attend a class as students return to school after the summer break, less than a month into a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster drive, at Arazim Elementary School in Tel Aviv, Israel September 1, 2021

Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll

A new published study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University has found that some 40% of teachers reported levels of anxiety and depression that crossed clinical thresholds.

APRIL 12, 2026|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

AT ZEIDA’S last liberation dinner in Melbourne, Australia, 2015

Writing through war: Helping Israelis process trauma across generations - opinion

Over the past two and a half years, I’ve often turned to my pen. While so much has been rattled and shaken - writing became my way to make sense of it all, and a source of comfort.

APRIL 11, 2026|BySARI NOSSBAUM

Israel moves sweets, energy drinks into Gaza ahead of Ramadan 'at Trump’s request'

Israel agreed to ease restrictions on bringing sweets into Gaza "at Trump's request," a source said • Food-sector businessman: “Candy and chocolates, have we lost our minds?

FEBRUARY 15, 2026ByLIAT RON, WALLA, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A worker packs sweets outside a shop as Palestinians prepare for the upcoming holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan in 2020.

Jerusalem through Ethiopian eyes: Understanding Israel's capital through its Ethiopian communities

As Jerusalem continues to evolve, the rhythms of Ethiopian heritage shape its character in unmistakable ways.

FEBRUARY 6, 2026BySHIR PERETS

Ethiopian Jews take part in a prayer of the Sigd holiday on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem on November 28, 2024.

Elias Rodriguez indicted on terrorism charges over killing of two Israeli diplomats in Washington

Elias Rodriguez killed Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, who both worked for Israel's Embassy in Washington, in May 2025.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

YARON LISCHINSKY and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were killed on May 21, 2025 as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington.

Not Austria, not France: The ski destination Israelis are flocking to

Snow attracts Israelis: More choose winter and ski trips, Eastern Europe gains over Western Europe, Thailand leads popular destinations, while the UK and Spain drop out of the top ten.

FEBRUARY 4, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Israeli tourists flocking to Azerbaijan, Baku to up flights to Tel Aviv, official tells ‘Post’

Despite regional unrest, Israeli visits to Azerbaijan surged last year, with tourism officials citing expanded flights and long standing ties between the countries.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Alt-New Jew: Israeli grit and Diaspora wisdom combined - opinion

Jews must combine the ways of life of both the Diaspora and the Israelis to ensure a safe, strong, and vibrant future.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026ByZACK BODNER

Why Deni Avdija’s All-Star moment feels bigger than basketball in Israel - analysis

“I’m an athlete. I don’t really get into politics, because it’s not my job. I obviously stand for my country, because that’s where I’m from,” he said in an interview last month in The New York Times.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026ByHERB KEINON