TOBIAS HOLCMAN

Tobias Holcman is a writer and editor on The Jerusalem Post breaking news desk. He is an Argentinian journalist with a degree in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Palermo, Buenos Aires. In 2023, he moved to Israel and volunteered for the military service, which he completed in 2025.

St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul.

Lahav 433, Shin Bet file indictment to terrorist who held body of St.-Sgt. Shaul for 10 years

Pedestrians are reflected in the windows of a branch of Bank Leumi, Israel's second-largest lender, in Tel Aviv, Israel

Bank Leumi ranks second in MENA region for innovation, first in Israel for AI implementation

The ChatGPT app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025

'Putting profits over safety': Florida A-G sues OpenAI over 'harm caused to Floridians' - report


Milei clashes with Argentina's soccer boss over corruption scandals weeks before World Cup

The latest scandal came to light on Tuesday, when an Argentine lawmaker filed a complaint against AFA's Director Claudio Tapia for allegedly selling complimentary World Cup tickets.

Argentina's President Javier Milei sings the national anthem alongside members of cabinet outside the Buenos Aires Cabildo on the day of the traditional Te Deum to commemorate the 216th anniversary of the May Revolution, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 25, 2026.

Former Technion president Professor Yitzhak Apeloig passes away aged 81

"Despite national and global crises, his years in office were marked by exceptional academic development," said the current Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan.

Professor Yitzhak Apeloig.

Amid shekel-dollar crisis: Hi-tech sector gains strength as Israel's main export with 58% in 2025

The trend is driven mainly by the sector's dominance of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) projects, which export these services overseas and are highly dependent on foreign-currency income.

Evening view of the Tel Aviv skyline. October 26, 2025.

Some 800 people arrested, one dead, after riotous Paris celebrations post-PSG's soccer trophy win

According to the Paris prosecutor's office, a 24-year-old man died during a motorcycle accident on the Boulevard Périphérique, while 780 people were arrested during celebrations.

General view of the Eiffel Tower as Paris St Germain fans celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League.

Wix cuts 20% of its employees citing shekel-dollar exchange rate, AI implementation

According to the CEO, the fact that the company has shekel-dominated costs and dollar-denominated revenue made it impossible to keep its current operations running without cutting back.

: In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), a cloud-based web development platform, in front of a screen showing the company's branding on July 31, 2025.

US, Iran close to agreeing on 60-day extension of ceasefire, response expected by Sunday - report

The Strait of Hormuz has been a key issue raised by both the US and Iran after each country imposed closures and blockades of the waterway.

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

Ben-Gvir banned from France, French FM Barrot says, demanding sanctions against far-right minister

"As of this day, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from accessing French territory," said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, as he demanded EU sanctions against the far-right minister.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to the media outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 15, 2026.

Iran, Oman negotiate possible tolls system for Strait of Hormuz even as US warns against it - NYT

Iran has recently created the "Persian Gulf Strait Authority," an organization from the Islamic regime that aims to govern the international waterway.

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.

Trump cancels trip to son's wedding, returns to Washington amid key moment on Iran negotiations

Trump said that he "very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr.," but couldn't because of undisclosed circumstances that required him to stay in the White House.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One enroute to the U.S. following his official visit with President Xi Jinping in China, May 15, 2026.

IDF to develop AI battlefield operations with newest tech division, military announces

The new division, which will be called "Alumot," will include soldiers in combat roles, technology professionals, information researchers, and artificial intelligence experts.

Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan.