Jerusalem Post Podcasts

Where breaking news meets deeper understanding. In a region where every headline carries weight and every story has layers, Jerusalem Post Podcasts deliver the full picture. From rapid-fire news roundups that keep you current to extended conversations that reveal what's really happening behind the scenes, we bring you the voices, insights, and analysis that matter most. Our reporters, editors, and columnists don't just cover the news—they live it. Whether it's breaking developments from the Knesset, shifting dynamics across the Middle East, or the human stories that define our time, you'll hear from the journalists who know these beats inside and out. Plus, exclusive interviews with the decision-makers, experts, and figures who are shaping Israel's future and the region's destiny. This isn't just news consumption—it's news comprehension. Quick hits when you need to stay informed, extended conversations when you want to go deeper, and the kind of insider perspective that only comes from being at the center of the story. Subscribe to any podcast wherever you listen. Because in a world where context is everything, we make sure you never miss the bigger picture.
The Altalena memorial on Tel Aviv beach.

Israel’s history unearthed as political and security pressures continue

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

AUGUST 24, 2026
IDF responds to terror stabbing attack near a Palestinian town in the Jordan Valley, August 23, 2026.

IDF pursues terrorist after Jericho stabbing as Gaza kite launches raise border concerns

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise

AUGUST 23, 2026
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrive to cast their vote at a polling station in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026, as party members vote in the Likud primary elections to determine the party’s Knesset list ahead of the Israeli general elections.

Netanyahu isn't quiet ahead of elections, but letting others do the work, Bar-Asher Siegal argues

Hamas won't disarm, the West Bank is burning, Iran is stuck, and Israel's answer is campaigning. Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal on what the wait costs.

AUGUST 20, 2026

Israel and Colombia announce visa exemption, Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' on Iran

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise.

AUGUST 20, 2026
A supporter of Israel holds flags during a protest, following Hamas' biggest attack on Israel in years, in Bogota, Colombia October 9, 2023.

Fourth Quarter founder Yoav Heller says Israel needs political renewal, not more boycotts

Heller said his preferred government would take a hawkish approach to defense while advancing several major domestic reforms.

AUGUST 19, 2026
FOURTH QUARTER chairman Yoav Heller at headquarters in Ramat Gan.

Ben-Gvir faces verbal assault, Randy Fine beats Dan Bilzerian in Republican primaries

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

AUGUST 19, 2026
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir gives a statement during a party meeting at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, Jerusalem, June 3, 2024.

Cinema on October 7, French Jewish life take center stage

The program, hosted by Jerusalem Post culture writer and film critic Hannah Brown, opened with a discussion on Our Loves, the latest film by veteran Israeli director Avi Nesher.

AUGUST 19, 2026
Avi Nesher's new film Our Loves tackles the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023.

Transnistria, the country that doesn't exist

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 137

AUGUST 18, 2026
Vodka at 11am in the impressive Bender Fortress.

Eli Cohen wins top spot in Likud primaries, IDF finds remains of Yehuda Katz

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise. 

AUGUST 18, 2026
Eli Cohen.

Netanyahu under fire before primaries, Ben-Gvir makes explosive statements on Gaza

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise.

AUGUST 17, 2026
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir during a debate in the Knesset plenum earlier this year. Netanyahu, Bezalel Smotrich, and Ben-Gvir embody fear Zionism; they do not speak for all Zionists, says the writer.

Kasau family demand resources as missing mother and daughter are found in one week

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise.

AUGUST 16, 2026
Supporters of missing girl Haimanot Kassau seen at the end of Tisha B’Av, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, July 23, 2026.

IDF strikes Hamas cell in Khan Yunis as gag order hits Vienna disappearance probe

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise. 

AUGUST 13, 2026
The Israeli army near the border fence with Gaza, southern Israel. February 09, 2026.

Gazans steal pipes from Yellow Line, IDF reacts too slowly

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise. 

AUGUST 12, 2026
A yellow concrete block placed by the Israeli army is seen along the Yellow Line in the northern Gaza Strip, November 2, 2025