SHOSHANA BAKER

Shoshana Baker is a Breaking News Writer and Editor for The Jerusalem Post .

The seal of the United States Department of State is seen in Washington, US, January 26, 2017.

US embassies in Middle East brace for prolonged reduced operations amid Iran conflict

Israeli soldiers inspect the damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Sarra, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 24, 2026.

'Unacceptable activity': IDF condemns Israelis taking over Palestinian homes, land in West Bank

Israeli soldiers clash with Palestinians as they hold Friday prayers during a protest against Israeli settlement expansion and land confiscation near Bethlehem in the West Bank, July 3, 2026.

West Bank nationalist crime jumped 63% in first half of 2026, Israeli security data shows - report


NYPD says Mamdani’s rhetoric fuels ‘security nightmare’ for Netanyahu visit - report

As Netanyahu prepares to address the UN in New York, NYPD officials are warning that protests and political rhetoric could create additional risks for officers and the public.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Palestinian homes set ablaze in West Bank village attack, suspects flee scene

The IDF and police are investigating a suspected arson attack on Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Tuba. Several people were reportedly injured, and suspects fled the scene.

(Illustrative) A Palestinian man stands next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, June 26, 2025.

Trump says renewed US-Iran talks are Tehran's last chance to sign deal 'before decapitation'

He added that “nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a deal, or total surrender, is accomplished.”

US President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on August 3, 2026.

IDF kills PIJ commander involved in Oct. 7, holding Rom Braslavski hostage

Mahmoud Fatair, a PIJ commander accused of participating in the October 7 attack and holding Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski, was killed in an IDF strike in Deir al-Balah, the IDF said.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist, Mahmoud Fatair, a Nukhba commander in the PIJ's Central Gaza Brigade who infiltrated Israel on October 7th and took part in holding Rom Braslavski hostage. August 3, 2026.

Cypriot lawmaker slams Eisenkot billboards ahead of Israeli election

Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot defended his Cyprus billboards, saying they aim to send a positive message to Israelis ahead of October's vote.

Yisrael Party chairman Gadi Eisenkot

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani considers Netanyahu arrest ahead of UN General Assembly visit

The New York mayor said Netanyahu "belongs in the Hague" and aims to act in accordance with the International Criminal Court, though he's not sure he has the authority to issue the order to the NYPD.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, US, April 12, 2026.

IDF chief Zamir clashes with Netanyahu, Katz over bill exempting haredi draft dodgers from arrests

In a sharply worded letter, Zamir said the haredi exemption law would harm recruitment and create serious security risks for the IDF.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

Egypt follows Turkey in denying LGBTQ+ cruise access to port over ‘misaligned moral values’

“It’s pretty stunning, to be honest. I mean, and the reasoning behind it is that it’s a gay group,” said Rich Campbell, the CEO of Atlantis Events chartering the cruise.

The seafront in the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria in Egypt. November 14, 2016.

Several explosions heard in southeastern Iran, air defense systems activated - report

US officials told The Jerusalem Post that America was not responsible for the explosions. However, a Bushehr official told IRNA that a military site in the region was hit by a US-Israeli projectile.

Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iranian military targets, in this screen grab from a video released on July 8, 2026.

White House preparing for prolonged Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz - report

US officials believe the conflict could last from several days to weeks, depending on whether Iran continues attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters mid-flight in the press cabin of the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One after changing planes to return to Washington from RAF Mildenhall, Britain, July 8, 2026.