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.

Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party in Israel, speaks during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, March 22, 2025.

Netanyahu may attempt to 'sabotage' next elections, Golan warns

 Likud MK Boaz Bismuth leads a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 27, 2026

Bismuth claims opposition MKs forced their way into his office

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Israel's budget deadline: What happens if Knesset cannot agree in time? - explainer


Netanyahu hosts leaders of Republika Srpska at Jerusalem office

Netanyahu conveyed appreciation for “their longstanding support for Israel and their firm stand against any manifestation of antisemitism.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Republika Srpska President Ana Trisic-Babic and former president Milorad Dodik, January 28, 2026.

IDF arrests 12, disperses Hebron clashes following reported assault, theft

An Israeli civilian and three Palestinians were wounded and evacuated for medical treatment, the military said. 

IDF troops operate in the Hebron, in the West Bank to destroy the home of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kiryat Arba resident Aharon Cohen. January 15, 2026.

Border Police neutralize suspect in possible terror stabbing near Jerusalem

Border Police identified the suspect approaching the checkpoint on foot from the West Bank, and pulled a knife on the officers, causing police to open fire and neutralize the suspect.

The site of a reported car ramming in Kfar Yona, Magen David Adom and police forces arriving at the scene, July 24, 2025.

Bring them all home: Israel's 12-year fight to ensure every hostage is rescued from Gaza - feature

To celebrate this day and honor those who have fallen, The Jerusalem Post has created a timeline in remembrance of the national struggle to finally bring every hostage home.

 People walk past a wall displaying posters of hostages, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 18, 2024

Over 800 severe antisemitic incidents reported in 2025, 21 Jews murdered, Diaspora Ministry reveals

Most incidents were recorded in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and Canada, the ministry found.

 A person holds a placard during a demonstration against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Brussels, Belgium December 10, 2023.

Hamas seeks role for its police in Gaza ahead of disarmament talks, sources say

Hamas is pushing to integrate its roughly 10,000 police officers into a new US-backed Palestinian administration for Gaza, a move likely to face Israeli opposition as disarmament talks continue.

Hamas police officers stand guard, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, October 11, 2025; illustrative.

On This Day in 1945: Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp is liberated by Soviet Army

At last year's 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation, only 50 survivors attended the ceremony in Poland, and it is estimated that fewer than 1,000 Auschwitz survivors remain globally.

 Auschwitz concentration camp, operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during the Holocaust.

US-Iran flare-up, cold stint push oil prices to multi-month peak

JPMorgan analysts estimated that winter storm Fern cut US oil production by roughly 250,000 barrels per day, disrupting flows from the Bakken and from fields in Oklahoma and Texas.

Blue barrels of oil.

PA security forces open fire on Israeli who accidentally entered Area A

No injuries were reported, and forces are en route to the scene to search for suspects and secure the area. 

IDF troops operate in the Hebron, in the West Bank to destroy the home of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kiryat Arba resident Aharon Cohen. January 15, 2026.

US to obtain sovereignty over its military bases in Greenland, Trump says

Following meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos and talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte, according to the report, Trump announced there was a “framework” for a deal.

US President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026