YONATAN VERSTANDIG
Yonatan Verstandig is a Breaking News Writer and Editor at The Jerusalem Post. Yonatan was born and raised in Israel to British parents, resulting full bilingual proficiency in both language and culture. He is currently studying International Relations & Political Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a dual major.
Yonatan publishes short stories of his experiences in Jerusalem and is in the process of finalizing his first book.
You can reach him at yonatanvcs@gmail.com
A memorial of stickers: The modern vigil for Israel's fallen
Imagine Festival: Connecting to Nova survival through music & dance
WZO’s future in 2025: Relevance, resilience, and the Jewish people’s mission - interview
Between two narratives: A candid conversation with a Palestinian-Israeli
I sat down with Mustafa Alian, an east Jerusalem dual national, for an in-depth talk on his life struggles with the confines of the conflict.
After one year of war, the students of Israel's North are still displaced
The following account represents an honest reflection of these students’ year-long experience of being forced to leave the paradise they attempted to cultivate for themselves.
The cradle of the conflict: An ex-religious Jew climbs the Temple Mount - comment
Going up to the Temple Mount – the place of God’s presence on Earth – in the middle of this painful Jewish era.
Words to Action: How the ADL is fighting antisemitism with education
The ADL’s “Words to Action” program, led by experienced educators in 24 countries, aims to empower young Jewish leaders in addressing antisemitism and anti-Israel bias.
Rosh Hashanah in the North: 'A game of chance'
Domestic affairs: Rosh Hashanah in northern Israel’s theater of war.
Round of applause: Israeli leaders extol killing of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Top Israeli politicians reacted on Saturday to the elimination of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, calling it a pivotal moment and urging continued efforts to dismantle the terror group.
Hagari, Gallant, Halevi: 'Long-standing score with the arch-terrorist Nasrallah settled'
IDF Spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant both addressed the Israeli public following the confirmed elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
Aso Salon: Elegance, creativity, feel at home - review
Aso Salon has everything you've ever looked for in a place to eat: Culinary ingenuity, one passionate chef, caring staff, and a cozy, speak-easy setting that puts the Jerusalem bow on the experience.
Creating in times of war: A look at the Bezalel Graduate Exhibition 2024
The contemporary traumatic setting of the Bezalel Graduate Exhibition 2024, emanated by the main exhibition on show, titled “Simultaneously: Creating in Times of War,” is a slap back to reality.
