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Poland's Tusk vows Constitutional Tribunal independence as Nawrocki alleges forcible court takeover

In a dramatic move, Nawrocki turned back his plane, which he was heading to Senegal on, late on Friday and headed for the court headquarters in central Warsaw, following Swieczkowski's suspension.

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Riot police officers stand at the entrance of the Constitutional court as right wing supporters hold the Polish flag and shout slogans during a standoff between the Polish government and the Constitutional Court's top judges on October 31, 2026 in Warsaw, Poland.
Police officers stand behind the fence with a rosary hanging on it as protesters gather outside the headquarters of Poland's Constitutional Court in Warsaw after police blocked access to the court building on 30 October, 2026.

Polish president turns back from Senegal trip as top court chief suspended

"At a moment like this, the President must be in Poland. I am cutting short my flight to Senegal. I am returning," he said on X.

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The historic synagogue in Trzebinia, Poland, has been acquired through an international initiative is set to be restored after years of neglect.

Historic Polish synagogue acquired through tender, to be restored after years of neglect

A historic synagogue in Trzebinia, Poland, has been acquired through an international Jewish heritage initiative, with plans to restore the building and establish a museum.

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Romanian President Nicusor Dan during a press conference at the B9 summit in Romanian capital Bucharest, May 13, 2026.

Romanian intelligence identifies Russian sabotage network thought to have caused industrial fire

Romanian President Nicusor Dan alleged that Russia had significantly escalated attacks on NATO's eastern flank this month.

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Polish PM tells citizens to evacuate Iran, Bennett slams Carlson

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attends a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (not pictured), amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 5, 2026.

Poles should leave Iran immediately, evacuation may be impossible in matter of hours, PM Tusk warns

"Please leave Iran immediately... and do not go to this country under any circumstances," Tusk said.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk gives a press statement at the Munich Residence palace, prior to the traditional dinner on the occasion of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), on February 14, 2026 in Munich, southern Germany.

Tel Aviv nightlife to a rooftop proposal: A modern love story

A backgammon lesson in a Tel Aviv bar sparked a romance that spanned continents and eight years, ending in a heartfelt rooftop proposal.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Tzvi-Bar & Lexi: A trajectory.

Poland, Italy, decline Board of Peace invitation, cite doubts, constitutional barrier

Initially designed to cement Gaza's ceasefire, Trump sees the Board of Peace taking a wider role in resolving global conflicts, which some countries fear means it could become a rival to the UN.

FEBRUARY 11, 2026ByREUTERS
World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Proportion of Poles who dislike Jews rises to 40%, lowest pro-Jewish sentiment since 2006

The poll has been carried out annually since 1993, and questions Poles on whether they like or dislike certain national and ethnic groups (21 in total).

FEBRUARY 9, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
A WOMAN holds an Israeli flag and another person covers her from the rain during the March of the Living at Auschwitz-Birkenau in April. Born into the post-Auschwitz covenant, we considered Jew-hatred passé, doomed, like racism; alas, today, it’s surging, the writer laments.

Ghetto Fighters’ House: World's first Holocaust museum keeping memory, message alive

The Ghetto Fighters’ House brings rare archival artifacts and stories to Givatayim for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, linking past resilience to today’s changing world.

JANUARY 23, 2026ByBARRY DAVIS
Janusz Korczak motivated the children in his care by giving them jolly cards.

After October 7, IDF commanders visit Poland for Holocaust lessons and battlefield reflections

The Jerusalem Post interviewed Col. Yoni Dahan and Col. Nati Keren, who have been serving during the war, about the importance of a trip to Poland.

JANUARY 23, 2026ByESTHER DAVIS
IDF commanders visit Auschwitz as part of their training.

When Jewish athletes dominated Polish sport: A lost legacy

From soccer to fencing, Jewish athletes once dominated Polish sports, and now their story is being told in Ramat Gan.

JANUARY 17, 2026ByBARRY DAVIS
The Maccabi Krakow ice hockey team in full flow during a game in 1934.

Israel alleges antisemitic attack on youth judo team in Poland, local authorities dispute claims

The embassy called on the Polish authorities to act promptly, investigate the incident, and ensure the team's safety.

JANUARY 11, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Israelis during a judo practice in Ramat Gan, July 5, 2024.

Primark flagship to anchor G City’s Warsaw Promenada expansion

€10 million phase will add 6,000 sq.m. of retail space, including a 4,000 sq.m. Primark, with projected uplift of over €1m in annual NOI and 1.5 million extra visits.

JANUARY 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
G City, formerly Gazit-Globe, is a Tel Aviv-based real-estate group focused on urban, daily-needs shopping centers, with a significant share of assets in Europe.