TOBIAS HOLCMAN

Tobias Holcman is a writer and editor on The Jerusalem Post breaking news desk. He is an Argentinian journalist with a degree in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Palermo, Buenos Aires. In 2023, he moved to Israel and volunteered for the military service, which he completed in 2025.


Members of the forensic team stand near the scene of a shooting during a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 15, 2025.

IDF issues new security guidelines for soldiers traveling abroad after deadly Bondi shooting

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks during a ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025

Sa'ar announces forum with worldwide Jewish leaders to address growing antisemitism

Jose Antonio Kast, presidential candidate of the far-right Republican Party of Chile, and his wife Maria Pia Adriasola Barroilhet, arrive at a polling station to vote during a presidential runoff election, in Santiago, Chile, December 14, 2025.

Pro-Israel candidate Kast, son of Nazi official, wins Chilean presidential elections


German police foil allegedly 'Islamist-motivated' Christmas market attack, arrest five suspects

One of the suspects had presented his idea for the Christmas market attack, which the suspects planned to use a car to carry out, while at a mosque in the Dingolfing-Landau area.

German police guard the Reichstag building, the seat of the German lower house of parliament Bundestag, before the German presidential election in Berlin, February 12, 2017

Peace Now CEO demands dismissal of Central Command Chief Avi Bluth over West Bank settlement policy

Bluth failed in his duty and "in practice turned the IDF into an aid force for the establishment of illegal Jewish terror outposts" in the West Bank, Peace Now CEO Lior Amihai argued.

IDF Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth (C) meets with Israel Police officers, local leaders in the West Bank; illustrative.

Several Israelis attempt to cross into Gaza, escorted back to Israel by IDF

The people were under constant observation while inside Gaza, the IDF assured. The suspects were then handed over to the Israel Police for processing.

Palestinians shelter in tents on a rainy day in Gaza City, November 25, 2025

IDF carried out mission to locate former hostage Avera Mengistu a day before Oct. 7 - KAN

The mission reportedly failed to identify Mengistu, and also did not detect Hamas' preparations for an attack, sources familiar with the matter told KAN.

Avera Mengistu seen ahead of his release from Gaza, February 22, 2025

IDF declares curfew, all army activities reduced to essentials only ahead of Storm Byron

The new orders reduced all military activities to essential-only status, prohibiting troops from leaving the base to go home for the weekend and any naval exercises during the storm.

Israeli soldiers near the Israeli border with Lebanon, northern Israel, October 16, 2023.

Israeli yacht lost at sea made contact with authorities, sailing home ahead of Storm Byron

"An initial inspection conducted indicates that the ship was not in distress but merely lost contact," the Transportation Ministry said in a statement.

Lightning illuminates the sky over the upper Galilee, during a rain storm on November 13, 2025.

Israel, Bolivia renew diplomatic relations after years of estrangement following Gaza war

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Bolivia's Finance and Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinosa signed the agreement to renew diplomatic relations during a meeting in Washington.

Israel and Bolivia renewal of diplomatic relations.

Hamas terrorists eulogized as ‘Gazan reporters’ at Washington gala

Those eulogized included a Hamas sniper, the head of a Hamas unit responsible for rocket attacks against Israel, and a member of Hamas's Nukhba forces.

A protester holds a sign in memory of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, who was killed along with his colleagues during an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, in New York City, US, August 15, 2025.

Storm Byron expected to reach Israel Wednesday, flash floods and heavy rain anticipated

Israel will expect between 100 and 150 mm of rain, with the storm hitting mainly the coastal areas, while rain is also expected in the north and the Negev.

An Israeli flag flutters as a thunderstorm rages in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, December 6, 2025

Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel

The games would not be held during the middle of the day, as was the case with many matches during the Club World Cup back in July, mainly because of the high temperatures expected in North America.

Official FIFA World Cup 2026 host city poster collection. Toronto, Canada.