Israel-Hamas War

Israel’s debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 68.6% in 2025 due to war, rebuilding expenses - Finance Min.

"The upward trend in the debt-to-GDP ratio stems from the security spending required following the war," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich attend a discussion and a vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024.
US President Donald Trump holds a signed founding charter at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026.

Netanyahu blocked Herzog's participation in Trump's Gazan BoP launch at Davos - Axios

Senator Scott Wiener speaks during the CDP State Convention - Tax Fairness for All Families on May 31, 2025 in Anaheim, California.

Wiener steps down as CA Jewish Caucus co-chair, faces backlash after accusing Israel of genocide

IDF commanders visit Auschwitz as part of their training.

After October 7, IDF commanders visit Poland for Holocaust lessons and battlefield reflections


Trump says Israel '100%' lived up to Gaza first phase requirements, Hamas has 'hell to pay'

United States President Donald Trump held a press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida to discuss multiple topics, including the US-brokered Israel-Gaza peace deal.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025

IDF troops find Gaza tunnel after rain, flood-induced landslides reveal terror site, 'Post' learns

The tunnel was located approximately 800 meters from the border, near Kibbutz Kissufim, and is entirely within Israel's side of the Yellow Line.

A man walks in floodwaters at a makeshift camp housing displaced Palestinians following heavy rain in Gaza City on November 25, 2025.

'We'll knock them down': Trump backs attack on Iran if weapons development continues

Trump was meeting with Netanyahu for talks on breaking a deadlock over the Gaza ceasefire and addressing Israeli concerns about Iran and Hezbollah.

US President Donald Trump (R) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) upon arrival at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 29, 2025.

'Inner core of love': Hostage survivor Matan Angrest joins Ishay Ribo on stage in NYC - opinion

Former hostage Matan Angrest stood on the stage next to Ishay Ribo and chose the song “Tocho Ratzuf Ahava” (Its Inner Core Is Filled With Love), a song about love of God, and about God’s love for us.

Former hostage Matan Angrest sings with Ishay Ribo on stage in NYC

Hamas confirms death of Obeida and other top officials - December 29, 2025

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Illustrative image of former Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida's coffin.

WATCH: Netanyahu tells final hostage Ran Gvili's parents every effort being made to return remains

Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu met Itzik and Talik Gvili in Florida ahead of talks with US President Donald Trump, pledging continued efforts to return their son Ran for burial.

Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu meet with Itzik and Talik Gvili in Florida, December 29, 2025.

IDF in 'race against time' to destroy Gaza tunnels before diplomacy halts it

Previous reporting by The Post cites IDF officials believing early on that around 75% of the tunnels in Gaza were destroyed, only to later change that estimate to around 25% of terror tunnels.

Soldiers from the 36th Division uncover Hamas terror tunnels in Khan Yunis, Southern Gaza Strip, 2025.

Trump vs. Netanyahu: The high-stakes Mar-a-Lago Summit to redefine Middle East policy

Yaki Dayan, former chief of staff to Israeli foreign ministers, says, “Netanyahu wants to discuss all the fronts that still remain open, while Trump wants to close them and move forward.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dealing with a US president who is personally, emotionally, and politically invested in his fate. Trump has never hidden his view that Netanyahu should be pardoned. Here, the two stand together in the Knesset, during Trump’s October visit.

In first message from new spokesperson, Hamas admits death of Abu Obeida, Mohammed Sinwar

The new terror spokesperson also confirmed the deaths of Hakham Muhammad Issa al-Issa, Muhammed Shabana, and Ra'ad Sa'ad. The IDF killed all the terror leaders within the past year.

The new Hamas spokesperson in front of an ilustrative image of former Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida's coffin.

Netanyahu should fight ruthlessly for his agenda in Trump meeting - editorial

Netanyahu needs to ensure that the hostage deal is finished in full, enforce the terms already signed, and lock in US-Israel alignment on Iran. Anything else would be merely a delay.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.