The Jerusalem Post Archive

13 March 2026
A changing battlefield: Five takeaways from Israel's war with Iran, two weeks in

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Two weeks into the war with Iran, the military picture is rapidly evolving, even as broader patterns have begun to emerge.

US Navy strikes Iranian ship after it sailed near USS Abraham Lincoln - report

The status of the Iranian ship and its crew is not currently known, CBS added.

Iran threatens region's oil facilities if Israel, US target its energy infrastructure - report

Iran's UN Ambassador also said that Tehran would not close the Strait of Hormuz, adding that it was Iran's right to preserve the security of the key shipping route.

Four US soldiers confirmed killed in Iraq, two wounded in Hezbollah rocket attack

Nearly 60 wounded after Iranian missile strike in northern Israel • US refueling plane crashes in Iraq • French officer killed, at least five soldiers wounded in drone attack on Iraq base

WATCH: IDF strikes over 200 regime terror targets across central, western Iran

Over the past two weeks, the military has conducted hundreds of strike waves against the regime.

Two killed in Oman following drone strike, Iranian missile reportedly targets Turkish NATO airbase

The drones crashed in the Sohar province. One landed in an open area, with no casualties reported, while the other struck the Al Awhi Industrial Zone, killing two expatriate workers.

Explosion rocks Tehran square during Quds Day march, Iranian state media says

Several prominent political figures were said by state media to be marching in Tehran at the time, including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and FM Abbas Araghchi.

Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei: Wisdom of the wise

“Give to the wise, and he will become yet wiser.”

Parashat Vayakhel: A ‘kahal’ at war

As Israel faces its greatest challenges, the lessons of Vayakhel remind us of the power of unity in times of crisis.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat times for your area.

TV murder series rekindles interest in the mysteries of the Nebra sky disc

The real story of its finding unfolded in the late 1990s on the forested crest of the Mittelberg in Saxony-Anhalt, where the object lay concealed for thousands of years.

DNA study reveals millenia-old live parrot trade spanning South America

Excavations on Peru's coast reveal pre-Inca parrot husbandry, radiocarbon-dated to 1100-1450, and long-distance transport from the Amazon basin.

My Word: Fighting with humor – and intelligence - opinion

Sitting in shelters and safe rooms during rocket attacks, people share video clips and memes.

Israelis must abandon illusion that US support is guaranteed - opinion

The US-Israel relationship has never been static. It has always had high moments of cooperation alongside low moments of tension and disagreements.

Middle Israel: Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment shows Iran’s revolution is dead - opinion

The people who crowned Khamenei the Second installed as the leader of Iran a man who, besides being a religious lightweight and a political novice, is a professed enemy of the Iranian people.

Israelis deserve better than missile barrages and cancelled flights - editorial

For a war-weary nation that depends heavily on air travel, Israel’s national carrier must prove it can serve the public in a crisis – not just profit during one.

Editor's Notes: Sde Teiman case is over, but the problem of Israel's insular legal culture isn't

It's time not only to demand discipline. Investigate real abuse, but also demand seriousness from the people who run the legal system. Demand an end to leaks, vanity, and internal cover.

An open letter to PM Benjamin Netanyahu: Make this Israel's last war with Iran - opinion

Every war we have ever fought has led to this moment. Every sacrifice, every grave, every torn family - it was all prologue to what is happening right now. 

Four US soldiers killed after refueling tanker collides with second aircraft in west Iraq

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, ​an ​umbrella group of ⁠Iran-backed ​armed factions, claimed responsibility for downing the US military aircraft, Reuters reported.

Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run, Shabbat in Atlanta

Yeshiva University’s men’s basketball team will be playing in the Sweet Sixteen round of March Madness, a first in the program's history.

Trump could sell arms, interceptor missiles, to Taiwan after China visit, sources say

With a price tag of about $14 billion, the arms deal would be the largest ever for the democratically governed island, which faces steadily rising military pressure from China.

Pakistan bombs airline fuel depot in Afghanistan, Taliban says

Following Beijing's stepped up mediation efforts, no Pakistani air strikes were reported by either side in over a week until the bombing in Kandahar.

Kazakhstan to hold referendum on new constitution critics say allows president to remain in power

Tokayev has called the referendum "a truly historic moment" that moves Kazakhstan away from a "super-presidential" system towards a greater separation of powers.

Political standoff causing DHS shutdown delays security grants for synagogues

The grant program has become a cornerstone of security planning for Jewish institutions across the United States, especially in the wake of sometimes deadly attacks.

Michigan synagogue's security preparations may have saved lives after gunman's attack

The fact that a gunman didn't manage to hurt anyone after he plowed through the synagogue’s doors and drove down a hallway is because of the synagogue's security.

Michigan synagogue shooter was Lebanese immigrant whose family was killed in IDF airstrike - report

Ayman Ghazali, a 41-year-old restaurant worker from Lebanon, had become a naturalized US citizen in 2016, after entering the country on an immigrant Visa. 

Who are Ashab Al Yamim? New Shi’ite terror group claims synagogue attacks across Europe - exclusive

The group seemingly did not exist before this week and, unusually, does not have its own Telegram or social media channels. Usually, such groups create channels straight away.

Germany's Merz declares commitment to Israel after pro-Palestinian heckles him at political rally

"The federal government I lead will never leave any doubt about where we stand," Merz announced to the crowd. "We stand with Israel."

Grapevine, March 13, 2026: Technology beats live human contact

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Two wounded as Hezbollah continues attacks on Israel’s North

One of the wounded parties was a 50-year-old woman with shrapnel wounds on her limbs, while the other was a 60-year-old man who had been hurt by the shockwave of an explosion.

Most Israeli Jews support war against Iran, while most Israeli Arabs oppose it, survey reveals

The survey, conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute, also revealed that most Jewish Israelis feel safe during the war, while most Arab Israelis feel unprotected.

WATCH: IDF destroys Litani river bridge used by Hezbollah terrorists

Previous reporting indicated that Israel was discussing the option of striking civilian infrastructure targets in Lebanon, but a decision had not been made.

Iran war continues to have little effect on Israeli voters even as trust in Netanyahu grows - poll

The survey found that after an initial symbolic boost at the start of the campaign, the coalition lost that gain and fell back to 50 Knesset seats.

Israel brief to ICJ rejecting genocide claims likely delayed by Iran war

The ICJ had given Israel several extensions over the last year to file the brief, with the most recent extension being until March 12.

Iranian military has been 'decimated,' Trump says, urging world to continue using Strait of Hormuz

Additionally, Trump said he believes Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is still alive "in some form," during an interview with FOX's Brian Kilmeade scheduled to air on Friday.

Out of prison at last, the man behind a famed deep-sea haul refuses to share the map to the gold

Tommy Thompson located the S.S. Central America—known as the “Ship of Gold”—in 1988. The vessel lay more than 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.

‘Horrific signal’: Young job seekers are arriving with parents to job interviews

Some Gen Z job seekers are allowing their parents to negotiate their salary.

Promise, fulfillment, receipts: Israel’s tasty news

Magnum’s new summer surprise is already here, and the temperatures wow.

Sirens and carbohydrates and what’s in between: Israel’s food news

From Italy to Israel, from the freezer to the oven, the Bing pizza series has landed.

The MacBook Neo lands in Israel – and what is the price?

The device is based on the A18 Pro chip and is intended to compete directly with Windows and Chromebook computers in the education and student market.

A sneak peek at Apple’s new emojis

The fourth beta version of the new operating systems reveals the symbol characters that will soon join your keyboard, from a trombone to a mysterious hairy creature.

Israeli-funded €136.5m complex to deliver a luxe hotel and holiday village in Greece

An Israeli-owned developer plans to invest 136.5 million euros in a new five-star resort and luxury residential complex on the western stretch of Kalamata’s beach.

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