FRAIDY MOSER

Fraidy Moser is a Breaking News Writer and Editor at The Jerusalem Post.


Betel nuts are displayed in a stall at an agricultural fair at the Gandhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra campus in Bangalore on November 19, 2009.

4,000-year-old evidence of psychoactive betel nut chewing found in Southeast Asia - study

A US Army AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter prepares to support Operation Hawkeye Strike in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec 19, 2025.

US, partner forces kill or capture 25 ISIS operatives in Syria during December ops

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at the annual Cyber Week, at Tel Aviv University, December 9, 2025

Bennett says Netanyahu’s advisers damaged relations with Egypt, deserve life imprisonment


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.

Majority of Hezbollah terrorists 'work with Israel,' Lebanese operative claims in N12 interview

"If they take our weapons away and return us to our homes and lands, I think, as far as I’m concerned, that’s what needs to be done," the Hezbollah insider said.

Hezbollah supporters attend a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

‘Every year they burn trees’: Jenin church firebombing renews scrutiny of Palestinian Authority

“Attacks on Christians, their sites & symbols are unacceptable at all times. Even more so, as we approach Christmas this week,” the ministry said.

The firebombing of a church in Jenin and the burning of a Christmas tree and  Nativity Grotto this week have renewed scrutiny of the treatment of Christians under the Palestinian Authority.

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Leo, the first US pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed that God had "pitched his fragile tent" among the people of the world.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Christmas Holy Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, December 25, 2025.

Melbourne rabbi's Hanukkah-decorated vehicle firebombed on Christmas morning

The car’s interior was extensively damaged, and multiple windows appeared to be smashed. No one was inside the vehicle at the time of the attack.

A car decorated for Hanukkah was firebombed overnight in Melbourne’s east, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident.

IDF reservist runs over Palestinian praying on side of the road in West Bank

The IDF, in overnight operations in the West Bank, also detained multiple suspects involved in terrorism-related activities, including the planning of a terror attack.

IDF operates in West Bank, September 19, 2025.

'Israel will respond': PM vows reprisal for Hamas ceasefire violation after officer wounded by IED

The officer sustained light injuries and was evacuated to a hospital for treatment. The IDF confirmed that his family has been notified.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a joint press conference with the German Chancellor after their meeting in Jerusalem on March 17, 2024.

IDF strikes Hezbollah launch sites and infrastructure in southern Lebanon

“The presence of the attacked launch sites constitutes a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon,” the military stated.

 Smoke billows from Nabatieh district, following Israeli strikes, according to two Lebanese security sources, as seen from Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, May 8, 2025.

'Bitter irony': American Muslim Zionist says he was detained at al-Aqsa over hostage pin

"If acknowledging innocent Jewish hostages is considered 'provocation,' then we must ask ourselves: What have we done to our faith?" Laghari said.

Mansoor Hussain Laghari, a muslim Zionist standing in front of the Dome of the Rock, wearing a hostage pin.

IDF says Hamas finance official killed in same strike as second-in-command

Zaqout was responsible for recruiting and transferring tens of millions of dollars to the Qassam Brigades to support its operations against Israel.

Abdel Hay Zoqout, a member of Hamas's finance department, was killed two weeks ago in a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet, IDF spokesman  Col. Avichai Edraei announced on Wednesday.