Maya Cohen

Maya Cohen is a journalist for The Jerusalem Post's Hebrew-language sister publication Maariv.


 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Israeli-American charged with spying for Iran, documenting Israeli officials' homes

Families of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters protest outside the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, calling for their release, September 21, 2025.

'They are still there': Hostage families mark second Rosh Hashanah since October 7

 (L-R) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Benjamin Netanyahu seen over flags of Turkey and Israel, respectively (illustrative)

Israel and Turkey on collision course after Ankara severs ties, expert warns


Israel insists all hostages must be freed before reaching end of Gaza war, source tells 'Post'

"We are at the final decisive stage against Hamas and will not leave any hostage behind," the source added.

 Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025.

'We can't allow it': Thousands gather in Tel Aviv protesting A-G Baharav-Miara’s possible dismissal

Demonstrators gathered to support the attorney-general and call the government's decision a “political and illegal attempt to remove her by those seeking to dismantle Israeli democracy.”

Thousands of people gathered to protest the possible firing of A-G Gali Baharav-Miara, August 3, 2025.

Holon to hold demolition ceremony for buildings damaged by Iran, residents furious

Rather than holding a somber memorial, the Holon Municipality has chosen to cast the event as a celebration of recovery—complete with media coverage, prominent guests, and presenters.

View of the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Holon, June 19, 2025

Can Israel trust Syria's leadership? The Druze crisis puts emerging ties to the test - analysis

While the Syrian Druze community might not stand with Israel, experts say that Jerusalem has an obligation to protect them against malevolent forces from within President Ahmed Al-Sharaa's camp.

 People gather, near the ceasefire line between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria, amid the ongoing conflict in the Druze areas in Syria, in Majdal Shams, July 16, 2025

'Another step toward freedom': Ex-hostage Romi Gonen discharged from hospital after five months

Today, July 10, I’m being released from the hospital after a difficult journey—pain, surgeries, and repeatedly getting back up only to fall again," Romi said.

 Former hostage Romi Gonen is released from Sheba Medical Center on July 10, 2025.

Syria's Sharaa makes moves toward Abraham Accords to reduce Turkish influence

While Erdogan is doing everything to delegitimize Israel, any agreement between Israel and Syria "also undermines Turkey’s strategy," Yanarocak told Maariv.

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

'Every blow to Iran is a benefit': Why Syria allowed Israel bypass its airspace to strike Iran

The Israeli operation, intended to target Iran's nuclear core and missiles and deter Iran and its allies, has strengthened the new Syrian regime.

 Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, Syria May 27, 2025.

Southern Israel resident convicted of one million NIS fraud through phishing

Magistrates’ Court Judge Anat Choleta found that the defendant exploited Bank Hapoalim’s “Deposit Envelope” service to commit fraud totalling nearly NIS 1 million.

Bank Hapoalim

Iran isn't in a place to handle an Israeli strike due to internal struggles, expert says

“Salami makes threats every other day. Nothing new. Inside Iran, he’s seen as illiterate and is mocked. He’s not someone who worries us.”

 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.

"Hector & Ofelia": Artificial intelligence reconstructs art lost on October 7

A new Shenkar Gallery exhibit, "Hector & Ofelia", uses AI to recreate mosaic works lost by survivor Hector Reutman during the October 7 massacre.

 An exhibition commemorating October 7