John Bolton

'Cyber attack can be like Hiroshima nuke': A key man behind Shin Bet becoming serious on cyber

From gas pipelines to rail systems, Shin Bet cyber pioneer Harel Menashri warns that digital attacks can cause mass casualties and leave Israel exposed.

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture.
The Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran (center) arrives to meet with the Pakistani delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (not pictured) on June 21, 2026 in Obbuergen, Switzerland.

Another mechanism stopping Israel from defending against terrorists - opinion

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton listens to a question from a student at the John F. Kennedy Jr Forum at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, September 29, 2025.

Justice Dept to seek indictment of ex-national security adviser Bolton, person familiar says

 John Bolton.

FBI searches former Trump adviser Bolton's home, source says


US closes PLO offices, vows to protect Israel from ICC

Bolton declared, “The Trump administration will not keep the office open when the Palestinians refuse to take steps to start direct and meaningful negotiations with Israel."

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton

Trump broadens pressure on PA, closing its DC offices

"We reiterate that the rights of the Palestinian people are not for sale, that we will not succumb to US threats and bullying," Erekat said in a statement.

Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat

Palestinians say U.S. closing PLO mission 'to protect Israeli crimes'

Senior diplomat Saeb Erekat said that the American move would not deter Palestinian legal action against Israel.

National security advisor John Bolton at press conference at King David

This week in 60 seconds

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

Jerusalem Post News

Where is the U.S.-Turkey crisis headed?

As Trump and Erdogan dig in, the chances that the two countries can return to a stable relationship is shrinking.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends the opening session of the World Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP21) at Le Bourget, near Paris

A conversation with John Bolton

If Israel has a case to make, the Trump White House is willing to listen.

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton

Bolton’s message

Bolton sounded upbeat as he voiced the hope that there are “a lot of prospects” for the Palestinians, but that it was “a sad outcome” that “all they got now is a choice between Hamas and the PA."

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. February 24, 2017.

Bolton: No quid pro quo for Embassy move to Jerusalem

Bolton's comments following Trump's remarks that Israel will pay a high price in talks for Jerusalem recognition.

National security advisor John Bolton at press conference at King David

Senior U.S. and Israeli officials attend historic meeting in City of David

The archaeological site is defined as a national park, but it is considered politically sensitive because it is run by the right-wing association Elad, which deals with Jewish settlement.

Historic working dinner for senior United States and Israeli officials was hosted in the City of David, archeological site of ancient Jerusalem, August 2018

Bolton gets especially warm welcome at meeting with President Rivlin

Rivlin told Bolton how much he appreciated all that he has done to date for Israel, "and we know that you're going to do more."

Reuven Rivlin and John Bolton shake hands in Jerusalem August 21, 2018