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Terrorists use social media to slander; let’s not do the same - opinion

The Free Press' Honestly with Bari Weiss (L) hosts Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R) presented by Uber and X on January 17, 2025 in Washington, DC

'The New York Times' tried to cancel Bari Weiss. Now she's running CBS - comment

Senior Editor David Brinn is seen in his office.

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


Shuttering Al Jazeera: More symbolic than anything - analysis

The move against Al Jazeera won’t stop it from spreading calumnies about Israel, but it sends a message that the Jewish state will not just sit back and let this happen without a symbolic battle.

 A man walks near an Al Jazeera building in Doha, Qatar, May 5, 2024.

The digital age has made choosing news about Israel a battle - opinion

We all need to be vigilant, to act as anti-propaganda foot soldiers in our asymmetric war with our enemies.

 Pro-Israeli demonstrators gather outside the headquarters of the BBC in London to protest against its biased coverage of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Senator Joe Lieberman and 'The Jerusalem Report' - opinion

Ironically, as I watched the senator read my Jerusalem Report, I had been writing fairly regularly for the publication – mainly providing interesting anecdotes from the Jewish world.

 Senators Joe Lieberman (left) and John McCain visit the Western Wall on March 19, 2008.

Rabbi, what do you surf? How ultra-Orthodox Jews use the news, Internet - opinion

Author Yoel Cohen draws upon surveys of Israeli rabbis about attitudes toward, and usage of, information and media, in particular new media.

 An illustrative image of an ultra-Orthodox Jew reading the news.

Israeli commander calls to resettle Gaza, reprimanded by IDF

The IDF claims that the "officer expressed remorse" after being reprimanded.

 IDF soldier seen walking between two armored vehicles in Gaza, December 20, 2023.

While Israel is at war, this org. is building community centers

Ari Zuckerman, chairman of the Israel Association of Community Centers, speaks about the organization’s activities during the war.

 A youth tent created by IACC in Eilat, March 2024.

Jerusalem Post supplement gets new look for 2024

In our ongoing quest to bring you news that interests you, we have created recurring features spotlighting local landmarks and personalities for you to recognize, interact with, and enjoy.

 Jerusalem Post Magazine editor Erica Schachne

Pro-Palestinian groups block entry to NYC's two major airports

Local councilwoman Inna Vernikov commented that the self-proclaimed "victory" of the organizers only proved to be disruptive for New Yorkers.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic on the road that leads to John F Kennedy airport (JFK), amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in New York City, US. December 27, 2023.

Turkish news anchor fired for appearing on-air with Starbucks coffee cup

The channel issued a strong condemnation of the presenter and director working there and made it clear that it was terminating their contracts.

A Starbucks sign is show on one of the companies stores in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 19,2018

How testing wastewater could help you predict viruses in the future

How the introduction of comprehensive wastewater surveillance could become a part of our normal public health infrastructure.

 Wastewater is seen inside a Central Marin Sanitation Agency facility in San Rafael, California, U.S., March 29, 2023