ESTHER DAVIS

Esther Davis is a Breaking News Desk editor for The Jerusalem Post . Having grown up in Sydney and London, she will be studying English Literature at the University of Warwick. In her free time, she enjoys kickboxing, Krav Maga, hanging out with her three dogs, and crochet.

Likud MK Elisha Medan seen at a protest tent he set up outside the Knesset, in Jerusalem, calling for the formation of a unity government, November 15, 2026

Likud MK, disabled IDF veteran Medan sets up protest camp outside Knesset in plea for unity

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot at a ceremony following the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset at the Knesset in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026.

Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's unity government call as 'political spin,' says negotiations scheduled

US President Donald Trump speaks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 9, 2026.

Trump tells advisers he may hold off on Iran attacks barring new provocations


One killed, three wounded in grenade explosion in northern Israel's Kafr Manda

A grenade exploded at a business in the northern Arab town on Saturday, killing a woman and wounding three others as police opened an investigation.

The scene of a grenade explosion in Kafr Manda in northern Israel that wounded four people, November 14, 2026.

Turkey, Qatar sign mutual defense agreement, agree to 'unified stance' against attacks

"Both sides expressed deep concern regarding ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza that undermine the implementation of the Gaza peace plan," the Qatari Foreign Ministry said.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar at Dolmabahce Presidential Office in Istanbul.

Mossad Director Gofman visits Washington, meets CIA director, pushes to resume war with Iran

Gofman's visit comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing US President Donald Trump to return to fighting against Iran.

Mossad Director Roman Gofman.

US envoys Kushner, Witkoff to meet Putin, discuss security deal, end to Russia-Ukraine war - report

After meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kushner and Witkoff are expected to fly to Dublin, where they will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov and Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev attend a meeting with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 5, 2026.

Painting Nazis stole from French Jew during WWII to be returned to owner's family, Paris court says

Per the court order, the current owner of the painting, who bought it during the 2024 auction, will be required to return the painting to the family of its original owner.

Two members of staff hold the painting by late Franco-Danish painter Camille Pissarro "Darse de peche et bassin Duquesne, Dieppe, apres-midi ensoleillee" (Fishing dock and Duquesne basin, Dieppe, sunny afternoon) during the photocall at the Sotheby's auction house, in central London, in 2024

El-Sayed lost Jewish support over Israel, antisemitism, but got over 50% of Jewish votes - report

“One of the big issues of disagreement that kept showing up when it came to the Jewish community was my position on Israel,” El-Sayed told Politico.

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

Trump: Monsey, NY Jews should vote 'in big numbers' for Lawler, he 'fights against antisemitism'

"Mike has worked tirelessly for his constituents, for our Country, and for the Jewish people," Trump added. "He understands the importance of protecting our communities."

Rep. Mike Lawler participates in the annual Israel Day Parade on 5th Avenue, May 31, 2026.

Two oil tankers explode after hitting mine in Hormuz Strait, IRGC spokesperson says

"One of the vessels is a supertanker; it is currently engulfed in flames following a powerful explosion," the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy spokesperson said.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 2, 2026.

Khamenei: IRGC will have 'immediate, unrestricted response' to any US, Israeli threats

Khamenei ordered the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to update its target list with the aim of having "all tangible and intangible assets of the US and Israeli within reach of the armed forces."

 Images of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with replicas of missiles seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, August 12, 2026

Pro-Palestinian group praised by Hamas for using global dockworkers' strike to push Israel boycott

As dockworkers across Europe protested against dangerous conditions for seafarers during wars in the Black Sea and Gulf, one anti-Israel group took the opportunity to protest military action in Gaza.

A student holds a flare at an anti-Israel rally during a 24-hour strike by seafarers, led by the No Harbour for Genocide movement, in Piraeus, Greece, October 30, 2026.