Sam Halpern
Sam is a breaking news desk manager at The Jerusalem Post where he has worked since June 2023. He is a James Madison University alumnus where he graduated cum-laude with a degree in English and minors in Creative Writing and Environmental Studies.
Donald Trump, Qatar's Emir Al Thani talk Gaza deal as Israel awaits Hamas's response
Hamas likely to reject Trump's peace plan for Gaza, terror group official tells BBC
Qatar: Israel undermining Middle East peace with 'aggressive' policies
WATCH: IDF footage exposes terrorists firing from Gaza’s Shifa Hospital
In using the hospital in this way, Hamas is intentionally putting at risk the lives of civilians, including hospital patients and staff, the military stated.
‘The beginning of a process’: Western countries recognize Palestinian state at UNGA
Luc Frieden framed his country’s planned recognition of a Palestinian state as a step toward achieving a two-state solution.
Israeli-Syrian security pact expected to be signed by end of year - report
"There is progress in the talks with Israel" and “by the end of the year,” the two countries are expected to sign several agreements, the official said.
Hamas officials scramble to flee Gaza while forcing civilians to remain in harms way - COGAT
"While Hamas calls the residents of Gaza City NOT to move south, its operatives fear for their own lives and are seeking to leave the Gaza Strip," COGAT wrote.
‘Understanding Hamas’: LSE to host launch of book claiming Hamas ‘demonized,’ ‘vilified’
The writers of the book have featured anti-Israel sentiments on their social media pages, including the celebration of terrorists.
Oklahoma advances two bills that would solidify IHRA antisemitism definition into state law
The bills were backed by the Combat Antisemitism Movement, an international network of 850 groups dedicated to combating antisemitism.
Antisemitism Awareness Act revived after failing to appear before Senate, due to political disputes
Combat Antisemitism Movement, a leading NGO and international network of 850 groups dedicated to combating antisemitism, applauded the reintroduction of the bill.
Hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami freed from Hamas captivity in 'dire' condition
Hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami are set to be released on Saturday after spending 491 days in captivity.
Three hostages return to Israel after 15 months in Gaza captivity
Bibas and Kalderon were both released from captivity around 8:30 this morning from Khan Yunis, while Siegel was released nearly two hours later from the Gaza Port.
Released hostages return to Israeli territory, to receive medical assessment
The four female IDF soldiers taken hostage by Hamas were transferred, in military uniform, to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday.