YAEL HALFON
Yael Halfon is a Breaking News Writer and Editor at The Jerusalem Post. She completed her studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she received a BA in history and English literature cum laude and an MA in history.
Reaccepting the Torah: Looking back the first Shavuot after the fall of Nazi Germany
Israeli gov't decides against launching state probe into October 7 massacre
Impacting Israel and beyond: Hebrew University pres. talks to 'Post' amid centennial celebration
Triple Purim: How Jerusalemites celebrate this year’s three-day extravaganza
This year, the festival is extended to three days in walled cities – adding the day before and the day after – giving rise to what is commonly known as Purim Meshulash, or “triple Purim.”
Religious women enlist in IDF combat roles, forming unique platoon
As demand surges among observant female recruits, the IDF's new religious combat platoon offers a glimpse into how two American lone soldiers balance their faith and military service.
Netanyahu declares war to resume if hostages not returned by Saturday
Netanyahu detailed Israel's next steps following the conclusion of the political and security cabinet meeting.
As new year begins: Hamas fires rockets at Israel
The IDF said it had intercepted one rocket while an additional rocket had crashed in an open area.
Thirty nine injured in Jerusalem fire, three in serious condition
MDA paramedics evacuated them to Hadassah-University Medical Centers in Ein Kerem and Mount Scopus.
'If disaster occurs': Ben-Gurion's revealing speech on the safety of Israel's Negev communities
"If God forbid, a disaster occurs, it will be harder than anywhere else in the country to provide them with assistance," Ben-Gurion said.
Six months later: What happened to the Maldives' call for a ban on Israeli passports?
The country's Attorney-General Ahmed Usham noted that issuing such a complete prohibition on Israeli passports required further review.
'A serious deal': Hamas says ready for Gaza truce
"Hamas is ready for a ceasefire agreement and a serious deal to exchange prisoners," a senior Hamas official was cited as saying.
IAF jets pound Hezbollah in Dahiyeh, kill cmdr. Ahmad Sabhi Hazima in Tyre
The strike, based on precise intelligence information, targeted, among others, the terror group's coast-to-sea missile unit and command centers.
Hezbollah missile damages buildings, a bus in Tel Aviv area
Sirens blared in Tel Aviv in the Gush Dan and the Sharon and Shfela areas.
