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.


 IDF soldiers operate on Mount Hermon, on the border between Israel and Syria, December 12, 2024

Five soldiers, add'l civilians arrested for involvement in Israeli-Syrian weapons smuggling network

 Border police troops conduct large-scale operation to thwart illegal immigration to Israel. September 29, 2024.

Border Police officer, civilians indicted for smuggling illegal residents, bribery, impersonation

Israeli security forces clash with Jewish settlers during the evacuation of Illegal structures in Tzur Misgavi, an outpost in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, November 17, 2025

WATCH: Hilltop Youth, security forces clash during demolition of illegal settlement extension


HER’s expansion to Jerusalem offers a much-needed network for ‘olot’

By launching a Jerusalem chapter, HER demonstrates how grassroots, women-focused networks are adapting to the evolving needs of immigrant communities in Israel.

HER founder Sivan Hadari-Avneri gives an opening speech at the launch of HER Jerusalem, Oct. 29, 2025.

Security forces block left-wing activists' entry into West Bank for Palestinian olive harvest

In a brief but disruptive demonstration, the protesters exited the buses and blocked the main road through the Shomron Junction, creating a safety hazard by impeding traffic.

The damage caused from an attack by Jewish settlers on olive groves in Burin, near the West Bank city of Nablus, June 18, 2024.

Army Radio's shutdown is due to a Netanyahu government policy of intimidation - comment

For 75 years, Israel has considered journalism a legitimate way to serve the country, so what message is being sent to the public with its closure?

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a state ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetary, October 5, 2025.

Israel Katz's closure of Army Radio an 'attack on free press,' journalists and opposition say

"It would not be surprising if the station’s broadcasting frequencies are soon handed over to wealthy figures affiliated with the corrupt and degenerate Likud Party,” MK Gilad Kariv stated.

Defense Minister Israel Katz over a backdrop of Army Radio building.

Who was Ofir Tzarfati, the hostage who will be reburied for the third time? - explainer

Tzarfati, of Kiryat Ata, attended the Nova festival alongside his partner, Shoval, and other close friends, to celebrate his 27th birthday.

Ofir Tzarfati.

Netanyahu dismisses national security chief over disputes on Qatar strike, Gaza operations

Tzachi Hanegbi: Tenure as National Security Council head will end today, October 7 failures demand investigation • PM appoints NSC deputy as acting chief

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi seen at a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, September 28, 2023

Taylor Swift 101: A pop culture masterclass - explainer

I’m not here to preach the word of Swift. This is a lesson in pop culture, and class is officially in session.

THE WRITER and a friend drew 13s on their hands at the Eras Tour, which Swift used to do early in her career.

'Thank you, Trump!': Hostage families, Israel welcomes Gaza deal agreement

The forum also called on the Israeli government to convene immediately to approve the agreement. 

Hostage families in Washington upon receiving the news of President Trump’s announcement of an agreement that will bring all the hostages home.

Netanyahu: It was a 'complete lie' that Hamas was ready to release the hostages a year ago

Prior to the address, Netanyahu met with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) in the at the White House in Washington, DC, September 29, 2025

Netanyahu says 'nothing finalized' on Trump's ceasefire plan, denies Gaza starvation

Netanyahu and Trump are scheduled to meet at the White House on Monday.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2025.