Sam Halpern
Sam is a breaking news desk manager at The Jerusalem Post where he has worked since June 2023. He is a James Madison University alumnus where he graduated cum-laude with a degree in English and minors in Creative Writing and Environmental Studies.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia lead efforts to influence Trump against US strike in Iran, sources tell 'Post'
Ayatollahs moving millions out of Iran as they 'abandon ship,' US Treasury chief says
IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing repeated ceasefire violations
Israel's Dead Sea area trembles as 4.2 magnitude earthquake felt
"Immediately go out into the open," the Home Front Command advised those in the area. "If not possible, enter [a] protected room or stairwell."
Free Iran would immediately recognize Israel, normalize US ties, Pahlavi declares
Iran will eventually “rise again from [the] ashes” of the Islamic Republic, exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said.
US military signaled imminent Iran intervention, European officials say
The US has ramped up diplomatic moves, including sanctions on Iranian officials.
Trump expected to announce Phase II of Gaza ceasefire despite conditions not being met - exclusive
This comes despite the return of all the hostages held in Gaza being a key tenet of the first phase of the ceasefire. The remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili remain in captivity.
'You do not have much time': Crown Prince urges Iranian Army members to abandon regime
“You are the national military of Iran, not the military of the Islamic Republic. You have a duty to protect the lives of your compatriots," Pahlavi wrote.
Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky earns unanimous decision win at 559 Fights 120 - interview
"When I fight like myself, freely, and without trying to entertain someone or try to hype the crowd up and do all this nonsense, I’m the best version of myself," Smotritsky says.
Germany’s Merz: I believe we are witnessing final days, weeks of Iran’s regime
“If a regime can only cling to power through violence, then it's effectively over anyway,” Merz said.
Footage shows bodies of hundreds of slain Iranian protesters piled up at forensic center - HRANA
HRANA estimated there were some 250 bodies at the facility, and published a video on X/Twitter that appears to show deceased people, in open body bags, lying in rows.
UN Secretary-General Guterres 'shocked' by Iran regime's violence against protesters
"The secretary-general is shocked by the reports of violence and excessive use of force by the Iranian authorities against protesters," Dujarric stated.
IDF strikes Gaza after terror rocket aimed at Israel falls near hospital
The military noted that it detected the launch coming from Gaza City and that it quickly responded by striking the source of the fire.