Jerusalem

David Brinn: Stepping back from the news after 30 years at 'The Jerusalem Post' - opinion

The Post has been my home for over three decades, and I’m immensely proud of the service that we provide and the dedication that the staff demonstrates on a daily basis.

Senior Editor David Brinn is seen in his office.
View of the Hizma checkpoint between Jerusalem and the West Bank, August 21, 2025.

IDF rescues Israeli trapped inside Hizma following military blockade of Palestinian village - Ynet

 First Station view. Known as the Jerusalem–Khan railway station when in operation, it was used between 1892 and 1998, before the Malha station became Jerusalem’s primary rail terminus.

Olim’s guide to Jerusalem: best hangouts and activities for 2026

View of an electric power plant in Israel (illustrative)

Israel greenlights construction of 900-megawatt power plant near Jerusalem


New book traces Christian pilgrims' ancient path through Jerusalem

Rodney Aist retraces Jerusalem’s pre-Crusades pilgrim circuit—Holy Sepulchre to Zion, Gethsemane and the Mount of Olives—blending ancient texts, archaeology, and reflection.

Walking the  Jerusalem Circuit By Rodney Aist

France elected to lead International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in 2027

France will take over the presidency of the IHRA in 2027, following Argentina’s term, as the alliance continues efforts to combat Holocaust denial and rising antisemitism.

French flag in France

Yasser Hadaya Asadi appointed first Arab-Muslim Border Police battalion commander

Asadi has been appointed as the new commander of the “Adomim” Battalion, one of the three Border Police battalions in the Jerusalem envelope.

Yasser Hadaya Asadi graduated as thew first ever Arab-Muslim Battalion Commander of the Israeli Border Police. Asadi, 52, was the only Muslim from 107 graduates, Ynet reported on Sunday.

Boundless Bach at the 12th rollout of the Jerusalem Piano Festival

The 'Bach for Two and Three Pianos' concert makes for one helluva evening’s entertainment, but Shapira takes the presentation offering and listening experience a step or two further.

Ronen Shapira adapts his Cultural Piano to numerous genres and styles.

Mamilla Hotel hosts wine weekend, attracting Israelis from all over the country

The hotel partnered with The Full Glass, a new organization of three female friends who organize events, to offer a weekend of wine in the heart of Jerusalem.

RAZIEL WINES.

Two policemen injured at religious youth protest in Jerusalem marking Ahuvia Sandak's death

The protesters, a group of young right-wing nationalists, took to the streets to mark five years since the death of hilltop youth Ahuvia Sandak.

A police officer's bandaged hand is seen during protests in Jerusalem, December 27, 2025

Grapevine: Six Hebrew University scholarships

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 JERUSALEM MAYOR Moshe Lion: Every day brings joy and excitement.

'Oxygen': Breaking taboos on Israeli mothers who cannot send sons to war - review

“It touched something in people who saw it, even outside of Israel,” said Netalie Braun, director of the movie 'Oxygen.' “I really hope that it will spark discussion."

DANA IVGY and Ben Sultan in ‘Oxygen.’

Jerusalem Highlights: December 26 – January 1

What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?

Zion Movie Theater

Editor's Notes: Diaspora Jews are buying homes in Israel, and it is not just real estate

In Jerusalem, a real estate transaction is rarely just a transaction. It is also a statement about belonging.

View of the Holy Land buildings next to old apartment buildings in the Gonen neighborhood of Jerusalem, on January 19, 2020.

IDF, police conduct operation against criminal, terror operatives in Kafr Aqab, northern Jerusalem

IDF and police officers carried out a large operation in Kafr Aqab, seizing weapons and stolen vehicles, arresting suspects, and dispersing violent riots linked to terror and crime groups.

IDF officers planning an operation in Kafr Aqab, December 2025.