Maya Cohen

Maya Cohen is a journalist for The Jerusalem Post's Hebrew-language sister publication Maariv.


Bank Hapoalim

Southern Israel resident convicted of one million NIS fraud through phishing

 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.

Iran isn't in a place to handle an Israeli strike due to internal struggles, expert says

 An exhibition commemorating October 7

"Hector & Ofelia": Artificial intelligence reconstructs art lost on October 7


Former hostage Doron Katz-Asher comes to 'difficult' decision to ask for public financial help

"I realize I can't do this alone. The emotional burden is heavy, and the financial fears are real. I never thought I would ask for help," Doron Katz-Asher shared.

 Aviv Asher, 2.5 years old, her sister Raz Asher, 4.5 years old, and mother Doron, react as they step off an Israeli military helicopter, shortly after their arrival in Israel on November 24, after being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

Held in isolation and in critical health: Matan Zangauker's condition revealed by released hostages

The Zangauker family reported that Matan is "foggy and drowsy," and that he can barely walk without having tremors in his legs.

 Hamas released a video of hostage Matan Zangauker, December 7, 2024.

A hidden gem: This Tel Aviv neighborhood has become a magical cultural hub

Galleries, cafés, and historic charm await on Shabazi Street in Neve Tzedek — a once-neglected Tel Aviv neighborhood now thriving with culture and drawing tourists from all over.

 Shabazi Street, Tel Aviv

Explosion at Iranian port severely impacts regime, Iran expert says

"This location and port are extremely critical to the survival of the Iranian regime," expert Sabti emphasized. 

 Smoke from the explosion is seen at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025.

Trump’s Iran talks could backfire, strengthen regime, INSS expert warns

Senior Iran researcher: Premature optimism may encourage Tehran to accelerate its nuclear program or renege on a deal.

 What will happen to US, Iran relations?

Family marks Bar Kuperstein’s 23rd birthday in Hamas captivity at Hostages Square

Bar's father, Tal, invited the public to mark Bar's birthday in a public ceremony at Hostages Square.

 Bar Abraham Kupershtein (Illustrative)

Bibas family speaks out for first time since identification of Kfir and Ariel Bibas

"None of this was deserved. We will miss you forever. We will not give up on Mom, Shiri," Ofri Bibas, Yarden's sister stated.

 Israelis pay respect at a memorial set for the Bibas family and Oded Lifshitz, in Tel Aviv, February 22, 2025

Naama Levy’s father speaks out: ‘There is anger and a sense of betrayal over what happened’

In an interview with Maariv, Yoni Levy, father of freed captive Naama Levy said his daughter is "angry and has many questions. There is a guillotine over the necks of those still held hostage."

 Naama Levy and her father upon being reunited after nearly 500 days of captivity in Gaza.

'The girls suffered, but men suffer more': Shira Albag speaks about Liri's time in captivity

Liri Albag was released from captivity but has not returned to the life she once knew. Despite the smiles and reunions with friends, something in her has changed.

 Shira Albag, mother of freed hostage Liri Albag, speaks at a demonstration demanding a hostage release deal, one week after her daughter appeared in a Hamas propaganda video, January 11, 2025.

Ex-hostage Eli Sharabi learned of wife, daughters' October 7 murders upon release

Sharabi told Israeli forces he was looking forward to reuniting with his wife and daughters, unaware of their tragic fate for 491 days.

 Released hostage Eli Sharabi reunited with his family following his release from Gaza, February 8, 2025