## Overview **The Jerusalem Post** is Israel’s leading English-language daily newspaper, based in Jerusalem. It is widely recognized for its coverage of Israeli and Middle Eastern affairs, with a particular focus on business, technology, politics, and security issues. The paper is published daily except on Saturday and is also available in a weekly international edition, as well as a French-language supplement, reflecting its global readership[2][7]. ## History Founded in 1932 as *The Palestine Post*, the newspaper was established by Gershon Agronsky (later Agron) as part of a Zionist initiative during the British Mandate period in Palestine[1][5]. Its mission was to inform English-speaking residents—including British officials, local Jews and Arabs, and international readers—about developments in the region. The paper quickly became a key platform for advocating Jewish interests, often clashing with British authorities over immigration restrictions and policy[1][3]. In February 1948, its offices were bombed in a notorious attack attributed to Arab militants, which killed several employees and destroyed the printing press, but the paper continued to publish in reduced form[1][5]. In 1950, following the establishment of the State of Israel, the newspaper was renamed *The Jerusalem Post*[2][5]. Over the decades, it evolved from a labor-oriented publication to a more centrist and, at times, right-leaning voice, while maintaining editorial independence[2][3]. ## Key Achievements - **Pioneering English-language journalism**: The Jerusalem Post became the most influential English-language newspaper in the Middle East, reaching a peak circulation of 50,000 during World War II[5]. - **Global reach**: It is distributed not only in Israel but also in the United States and France, with dedicated editions for international audiences[2]. - **Historical coverage**: The paper has chronicled major 20th-century events, including World War II, the Holocaust, the