Peled Arbeli

Peled Arbeli is a reporter for The Jerusalem Post's Hebrew-language sister publication Maariv.


Israeli Police found mid-20s man attempting to smuggle weapons in Negev region. January, 18.

Negev police chase ends in death of suspected weapons smuggler, Israeli Police say

US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks after meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 26, 2025.

Hamas economy expert: Lindsey Graham's warning exposes gap between Arab rhetoric and reality

Family and friends attend the funeral ceremony of slain hostage Tal Haimi at Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, in southern Israel, on October 22, 2025.

'A friend to all': Slain Gaza hostage Tal Haimi laid to rest


El Al resumes Tel Aviv–Eilat route after decade-long hiatus

El Al has restarted flights between Tel Aviv and Eilat after more than 10 years, with two daily routes and special fares for local residents.

 El Al flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 4, 2025.

IDF should ‘prepare plan to defeat Hamas,’ says Defense Minister Katz

Trump’s deal, agreed upon by both Israeli and Hamas negotiating teams, requires the return of all hostages and the complete disarmament of the terror organization.

IDF soliers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 28, 2025.

Kibbutz Nir Oz commemorates the 65 murdered, 83 taken hostage on October 7

Nine kibbutz members remain hostages in the Gaza Strip two years after Hamas's massacre swept through the kibbutz.

Kibbutz Nir Oz members hold a memorial ceremony in the kibbutz cemetery in the build up to the second anniversary of Hamas's October 7 massacre, October 6, 2025.

Qatar 'conquered the West,' aims to restore Islamic empire, ex-Mossad division head claims

"Conquest does not necessarily mean taking over territory; conquest is also the ability to paralyze your enemy’s decision-making processes," Dr. Udi Levy said.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, Qatar,  September 16, 2025.

Doha strike may push Hamas to cancel talks, seek refuge with extremist countries, expert says

An Israeli strike in Doha has shaken Qatar’s mediator role, raised questions of sovereignty, and may derail fragile Israel-Hamas negotiations and diplomacy.

 A person holds a cut-out depicting late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to condemn the U.S. strikes in Yemen, in Sanaa, Yemen April 11, 2025.

Iran will try further attacks as Israel continues Gaza offensive, defense expert says

Buskila noted that while Israel had dealt significant blows to Tehran’s nuclear program, the threat remains unresolved.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

Israel attacked from within by foreign-funded organizations, ex-Shin Bet official claims

“Israel requires a clear law, one that defines any NGO funded by a foreign government as a foreign agent, with binding restrictions and transparency," Moshe Fuzaylov said.

A protester draped in a Palestinian flag holds up a sign at a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands May 24, 2024.

Israelis may pay heavy price for Trump's Gaza plan, expert warns

“The biggest problem, as with any real estate contract, is that Israelis are dazzled by the presentation, but do not read the fine print,” Hamas economics expert Eyal Ofer said.

Palestinians, displaced by the Israeli offensive, shelter in a tent camp as the Israeli military prepares to relocate residents to southern Gaza, in Gaza City August 17, 2025.

To prevent civil war, Lebanese gov't compromising by not disarming Hezbollah, expert says

"Hezbollah and Amal, the two major Shi'ite movements in the country, are telling the Lebanese president and prime minister: forget the government's decision regarding Hezbollah's disarmament."

Lebanon's Hezbollah members hold party flags as they listen to their leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah addressing his supporters via a screen during a rally marking the anniversary of the defeat of militants near the Lebanese-Syrian border, in al-Ain village, Lebanon August 25, 2019.

IDF must reconsider its approach to Lebanese army, as Hezbollah infiltration revealed - analysis

Over the years, Hezbollah had "placed a significant number of Shi'ite officers" into prominent leadership positions, effectively taking over control of Lebanon's military intelligence.

Members of the Lebanese army walk near Beirut international airport, Lebanon, February 15, 2025