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The Jerusalem Post is Israel's oldest and leading English-language daily broadsheet newspaper, founded in 1932 during the British Mandate of Palestine by Gershon Agron as The Palestine Post. It was renamed The Jerusalem Post in 1950 following the establishment of the State of Israel. Based in Jerusalem, it is Israel's most widely read English-language newspaper and covers a broad range of topics including Israeli news, politics, national security, Middle East affairs, U.S.-Israel relations, international relations, global Jewish news, Jewish diaspora issues, religious affairs, regional conflicts, business, technology, philanthropy, opinion, and analysis. The newspaper maintains a center-right editorial stance with a conservative-leaning perspective and a pro-Israel orientation, serving as a key platform for pro-Israel perspectives and Middle East news.
In 2004, The Jerusalem Post was acquired by Mirkaei Tikshoret, a diversified Israeli media company controlled by investor Eli Azur, which has facilitated the expansion of its digital presence. Its website, jpost.com, is described as Israel's most-read English news platform, providing breaking news, opinion pieces, and multimedia content. The paper actively engages its audience via social media, boasting over 1.3 million Facebook likes, 246,000 Instagram followers, and a YouTube channel featuring exclusive video coverage. Historically, it published a French edition but now operates primarily in English. The Jerusalem Post has been a cornerstone of Israeli media, covering major historical events from the founding of the state to ongoing geopolitical tensions, while navigating shifts in ownership and digital transformation. Its reporting has received both praise for comprehensive coverage and criticism for perceived biases in international affairs.