Emergency

US storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations

As snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously frigid temperatures swept into the eastern two-thirds of the US on Sunday, the number of power outages continued to rise.

A group of men try to help a stuck motorist in the snow while the multi-state Winter Storm Fern hits the metro area of Louisville, Kentucky, US January 25, 2026.
An Israeli police officer holds a bag containing food items that are suspected to have poisoned dozens of toddlers in Jerusalem. January 19, 2026.

Two babies dead, dozens more children injured after suspected overheating at Jerusalem daycare

Firefighters douse a fire that broke out at a shopping mall in Karachi on January 18, 2026.

More than 65 missing, at least 14 dead after huge Karachi blaze

Firefighters in New South Wales rescue Australians from the flooding across New South Wales on January 17, 2026.

Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued


How to stay organized in times of turmoil - explainer

Below are some practical steps to help you keep your affairs in order, including your bank information and vital documents; and daily routines to stick to during challenging times.

 BEFORE & after – keeping an organized pantry with everything visible will cut down on the purchase of duplicates.

Israel's welfare minister discusses care for released hostages

Welfare Minister Yaakov Margi on Preparing for Non-Studied Events, Changing Stance on Privatization, and Coalition Funds.

 Israeli hostages, who had spent 50 days in captivity in Gaza, are seen on a bus returning to Israel after their release on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

IDF changes food allergy policy against expert medical advice

IDF soldiers with food allergies, armed with epinephrine autoinjectors, face sudden downgrade medical profiles despite the recommendations of doctors amid an ongoing war in Gaza.

 Israeli soldiers are enlisting in the IDF.

Emergency services' phone lines restored after cyberattack initially feared

Phone lines for essential services were not operating as of early Tuesday morning, prompting the activation of alternate hotlines.

 Cyberattack on a smartphone. Beware of downloading spyware (Illustrative).

WATCH: 'This is how my master's degree in Israel is opening my horizons'

Join us : Larry French, MA Student, Emergency and Disaster Management at The Lowy International School, In conversation with Erica Schachne, Editor, The Jerusalem Post Magazine.

 Larry French in Tel Aviv

A unified coalition – until it shatters into a million pieces

INSIDE POLITICS: Joining Netanyahu carries both risks and opportunities, but that is not of any concern to Gantz, since he isn’t doing any of this for his own political advancement.

 Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a plenum session in the Israeli parliament on October 16, 2023.

Firefighters, medics from abroad head to Israel to help war effort

Volunteers from the US have been preparing meals at mobile kitchens for thousands of IDF soldiers and people in need.

Firefighters taking part in the Emergency Volunteer Project.

Australia plans more repatriation flights from Israel, subject to security issues

Two planned flights were canceled late on Saturday because of what the foreign affairs department called a "highly challenging" regional situation.

 An Israeli El Al plane flying above the clouds.

Yisrael Beytenu to join emergency gov't, Likud claims, Liberman denies

After the emergency government was announced on Wednesday and officially formed on Thursday, Liberman said that he would join it as soon as he was invited.

 Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman is seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, Israel, on June 19, 2023.

Netanyahu, Gantz address nation on emergency gov't

As part of the deal, Gantz and fellow party member Gadi Eisenkot will be sworn in as ministers and will join a war cabinet with Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz