2024 Iran-Israel Conflict

On April 13, 2024, Iran launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones at Israel, which arrived early in the pre-dawn hours of April 14. This barrage, almost completely intercepted in what has been dubbed Operation Iron Shield, was in response to the alleged Israeli airstrike that killed a top IRGC general in Damascus on April 1. Since then, Israel has launched a retaliatory strike on Iran as tensions remain high.

Sapir: The enigmatic Israeli military unit moving IDF intelligence underground - exclusive

A look at the IDF Sapir unit: Evading Iranian attacks, while keeping data centers and tech inside Gaza, Lebanon, Syria running mid-war.

 An illustrative image of a secret underground facility.
 The Jerusalem Post's top 10 news stories of 2024 (From L clockwise): The Hezbollah pager explosions, the downfall of the Assad regime in Syria, Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt, projectiles fired by Iran are seen in the air above Jerusalem.

Year in review: The Jerusalem Post's top 10 news stories of 2024

 Israelis in Jerusalem are seen protesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire defense minister Yoav Gallant, near the Prime Minister’s Residence, Nov. 6, 2024.

Year in review: What were the biggest events, stories in Jerusalem of 2024?

 The Qader cruise missile is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024.

From bluster to railways: Iran tones down talk of attacking Israel - analysis


Israel should attack Iran's nuclear facilities – Tehran can't stop it - opinion

Rather than serving as a finale, Israel’s daring raid should be a prelude to eliminating the Iranian nuclear threat once and for all.

 SHI’ITE SCOUTS march with portraits of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (front) and assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Netanyahu vows to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons following IDF strikes

The Biden administration had been very public in its insistence that Israel not strike Iran's nuclear facilities or its oil fields.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen over an Iranian billboard targeting him in Tehran (illustrative)

THAAD deployment paved way for Israeli retaliatory airstrikes on Iran

Military experts suggest Israel "broke its fear barrier," potentially leading to future strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

 A U.S. Army soldier with Task Force Talon, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command looks inside his tool bag during a routine maintenance inspection of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, October 26, 2017.

US pressed Israel to exercise restraint after October 1 Iranian strike - analysis

Officials feared the Iranian attack had the potential to trigger a sharp, rapid Israeli response that could push the Middle East closer to an all-out regional conflagration.

 US President Joe Biden speaks to employees of the U.S. embassy at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, on the day he departs from Berlin, Germany, October 18, 2024.

Trump slams Harris for partying with Beyoncé amid Israel-Iran tensions, questions US leadership

At a recent rally in Michigan, Trump condemned Harris for attending a high-profile campaign event with pop star Beyoncé in Houston, Texas.

(L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

Biden hopes Israel's strike on Iran ends attacks amid US calls for restraint and ceasefire

“It looks like they didn’t hit anything other than military targets,” Biden told reporters, adding, “I hope this is the end.”

 US President Joe Biden gives a statement with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany. October 18, 2024.

Is Iran next? Israel's next move after Hezbollah - opinion

Israel does not have the luxury of waiting. Iran is determined to destroy Israel. Those who doubt it are fooling themselves.

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Iran's FM believes he can wage war against Israel and not receive any pushback - analysis

Iran would have a proportional response ready for any Israeli attack on Iranian soil, the Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi threatened Israel from Turkey.

 IRAN’S FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araqchi speaks as he meets with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, in Baghdad on Sunday. Araqchi has stated that any endangerment to Iran’s neighbors’ territorial integrity and its own borders is a ‘red line.’

Yahya Sinwar pulls the strings from hiding - but his caution may not save him - analysis

According to assessments, Sinwar is banking on a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran, hoping such a conflict would reduce military pressure on Gaza and give him more time.

Illustrative image of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in front of a Hamas tunnel in the Gaza Strip.

A world at war: These are the conflicts and tensions of nuclear-armed nations in 2024 - explainer

We may not be heading for a world war, but we could be heading for a world at war. Here's a look at the big conflicts around the world, and ones that could soon erupt, with nuclear-armed nations.

 An artistic 3D illustration of an apocalyptic scenario, possibly showing doomsday as a result of nuclear war.

The essential guide to October 7: Answers to big questions - excerpt

This is an edited excerpt from Gil Troy’s 64-page “The Essential Guide to October 7th and Its Aftermath: Facts, Figures, History,” published by the Jewish People Policy Institute.

 Portraits of the Israelis killed on October 7, 2023, on display at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem.