SHIR PERETS

Shir Perets is a Breaking News Desk Manager at The Jerusalem Post. She grew up in central Israel and is a graduate of Bar-Ilan University, where she studied English literature and communications.

When she isn’t writing, Shir can be found painting, building Legos, feeding stray cats, or singing along to Taylor Swift.


THE WRITER and a friend drew 13s on their hands at the Eras Tour, which Swift used to do early in her career.

Taylor Swift 101: A pop culture masterclass - explainer

Hostage families in Washington upon receiving the news of President Trump’s announcement of an agreement that will bring all the hostages home.

'Thank you, Trump!': Hostage families, Israel welcomes Gaza deal agreement

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) in the at the White House in Washington, DC, September 29, 2025

Netanyahu: It was a 'complete lie' that Hamas was ready to release the hostages a year ago


Netanyahu says 'nothing finalized' on Trump's ceasefire plan, denies Gaza starvation

Netanyahu and Trump are scheduled to meet at the White House on Monday.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2025.

No. 8: Itamar Ben-Gvir: Arming Israel and making headlines, for better or worse

Itamar Ben-Gvir’s role as both a governmental power broker and lightning rod for controversy ensures his influence - for better or worse - will continue to reverberate far beyond Israel’s borders.

Itamar Ben-Gvir.

No. 42: Eli Sharabi, Yarden Bibas, Einav Zangauker: Voices of the hostage crisis

Bound by what may well be the darkest chapter in Israel’s history, these three represent different facets of our nation’s response to terror: choosing life in the face of absolute despair.

(L-R): Einav Zangauker, Yarden Bibas, Eli Sharabi

No. 45: Powerful voices defending Israel on the global stage

Gal Gadot, Arsen Ostrovsky, Siggy Flicker, Hen Mazzig, Hillel Neuer, Noa Tishby, and Eyal Yakoby: From Hollywood stars to human-rights lawyers, seven pro-Israel influencers share a commitment.

(L-R from top): Arsen Ostrovsky, Hillel Neuer, Eyal Yakoby, Hen Mazzig, Siggy Flicker, Gal Gadot, Noa Tishby

How Miri Regev charges money for dogs, punishes the 'Post,' and gaslights Israel - comment

Miri Regev, who said there was no issue with flights during the Iran war because she was managing just fine, is now saying we’re all overreacting while she’s chauffeured.

The Jerusalem Light Rail.

Hamas publishes video of Gaza hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Alon Ohel

In the video, Gilboa-Dalal said he couldn't believe he was still alive after 22 months of war, and that he was being held in Gaza City.

Guy Gilboa-Dala, Alon Ohel.

Climate activist Yosef Abramowitz calls on Greta Thunberg to put away anti-Israel bias, join forces

“Greta, Israel is not the enemy of the Palestinian people. The enemy of the Palestinians is your traditional nemesis: the fossil fuel industry,” he said.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg gestures while departing with other activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, at the port of Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025.

Idan Shtivi identified as second Gaza hostage recovered in special IDF op.

His remains were recovered along with Ilan Weiss. The IDF announced Weiss's recovery on Friday. 

 Idan Shtivi.

IDF recovers body of murdered hostage Ilan Weiss in Gaza

The IDF confirmed that it also uncovered findings of what appear to be the remains of an additional hostage whose name has not yet been released.

Ilan Weiss.

'Six million wasn't enough' written on Minneapolis shooter's gun

Local police are currently investigating the connection between Westman and a YouTube channel containing videos of weapons and a manifesto.

A YouTube channel linked to the shooter showed weapons with antisemitic writing on them.