Crisis

No. 14: President Isaac Herzog: A steady presidential voice through years of war and upheaval

Isaac Herzog serves as a unifying national figure providing steady leadership during unprecedented security and societal crises.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at a conference in Herzliya, June 30, 2026.
Broward helped co-develop a strategic framework to protect young Israeli women serving.

The power of "Agile Philanthropy" in times of crisis

Mark Levenson, Co-Chair, New Jersey-Israel Commission

Co-Chair of New Jersey-Israel Commission speaks at Jpost Conference

Newly arrived displaced people queue to receive meals at Thobo Camp, in Engpung County, Sudan, January 29, 2026.

The war the world overlooked: Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe - opinion


Israel vs Judaism: Can these two identities coexist? - opinion

Our nation of Israel openly seems to declare that we have been split between two critical aspects of our identity – our Judaism and our “Israelism.”

 THE WRITER addresses the annual Tzohar conference, in Tel Aviv, last month.

Blinken urges world to tell Russia: Enough using Black Sea as blackmail

"Enough treating the world's most vulnerable people as leverage. Enough of this unjustified unconscionable war," Blinken stated.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Bejing, China, June 18, 2023.

Israeli government allots NIS 5 million for IDF lone soldiers

The project aims to help recently discharged lone soldiers, particularly those suffering from mental health crises, make a smooth adjustment to civilian life.

 An IDF soldier who will be taking part in a drill in Cyprus as part of Chariots of Fire.

Greek wildfires die down after burning for nearly two weeks

On the island of Rhodes, wildfires have died down after scorching about 10% of the island's acreage.

 An aerial view of houses among burned land, as a wildfire burns on the island of Rhodes, Greece July 27, 2023.

Political turmoil causes Israelis anxiety, depression - ERAN

In the past week, an unprecedented number of 1,338 distress calls were received by ERAN, including dozens of calls that were defined by the applicants as directly arising from the political crisis.

 A protester lies in foliage during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial reform, in Jerusalem July 24, 2023.

Biden meets King Charles and PM Sunak, hails 'rock solid' UK ties

The climate crisis is an issue both Biden and Charles, an environmental campaigner for more than five decades, say poses an existential threat.

 United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry speaks to U.S. President Joe Biden and Britain's King Charles during a climate engagement with philanthropists and investors at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain, July 10, 2023.

Is Jewish Agency capable of operating quick rescue aliyah from Russia? - analysis

Is the Jewish Agency, the official body in charge of immigration, capable of implementing a quick, efficient and large operation in Russia?

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking during an official inauguration of the monument honoring the heroes of the siege of Leningrad

These countries are most likely to survive nuclear war, asteroid impact

Discover the countries with the highest chances of survival in the face of nuclear war, asteroid impacts, or other catastrophes. Get ready to book your tickets.


Lebanese parliament fails to elect president in 12th attempt

The presidency has remained vacant since October, exacerbating Lebanon's already severe political and economic crisis.

 Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri heads a parliament session, in a bid to elect a head of state to fill the vacant presidency, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon June 14, 2023.

Israeli gov't pushes off debate, vote on climate bill – again

This is the second time in less than six weeks that the Israeli government failed to advance the bill, which should help it cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.

The southern Israeli city of Ashkelon is pictured December 29, 2008