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Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment
Here is a bet you can hold me to. The respect from the US lasts. The protection that used to come with it does not, and it gets tested before the year is out, probably in Lebanon.
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JD Vance postpones flight to Switzerland ahead of planned US-Iran talks due to logistical issues
“The plans for the upcoming technical talks have not been finalized, and the US delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity,” said the White House.
jerusalem-post1h ago
US issues new sanctions against Lebanese officials, companies aligned with Hezbollah
They were sanctioned under the authority of Executive Order 13224, which allows the White House to target groups and individuals associated with designated terrorist groups.
jerusalem-post2h ago
Police arrest Jaffa shooting suspect as case of influencer’s live-streamed death remains unsolved
On Monday, a Jaffa resident in his 30s lightly injured three in a shooting incident on Shmuel ben Adiya Street. Seperately, Rajed Abd al-Hadi, a 22-year-old influencer, was shot at a hookah lounge.
jerusalem-post4h ago
A master musician: Michael Tilson Thomas’s compositional legacy
While much of his oeuvre was deeply indebted to his American identity, several works explicitly engaged with his Jewish heritage.
jerusalem-post6h ago
How does Donald Trump's MoU with Iran compare to Obama's 2015 nuclear deal? - explainer
Here is how Obama's 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and Trump's Memorandum of Understanding on Iran compare.
jerusalem-post7h ago
Bennett lays out vision for Israel if elected, calls for establishment of constitution
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett is one of the leading figures in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in elections scheduled to take place later this year.
jerusalem-post7h ago
High Court asks state to justify weeks-long delay before Gaza detainees see judge
The conditional order, issued Wednesday by Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Justices Dafna Barak-Erez and Ruth Ronnen, gives the state until July 19 to respond.
jerusalem-post9h ago
Trump: I'll likely support Netanyahu in next election, but I need to see who is running
This comes after Trump's other recent criticisms of Netanyahu. On Wednesday, Trump claimed the pair have a "little dispute" over Lebanon, but said he liked the prime minister.
jerusalem-post9h ago
Beyond the Headlines: A letter from New Zealand - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
jerusalem-post10h ago
Can't 'kill your way out of every problem': Vance decries Ben-Gvir, Smotrich's criticism of deal
“What is your exact proposal?” Vance asked. “You’re a country of nine million people. You can’t just kill your way out of solving every single national security problem that you have.”
jerusalem-post11h ago
IDF releases new map of buffer zone in North as negotiations with US over Lebanon intensify
This comes after an Israeli source said that Jerusalem is "conducting stubborn negotiations" with the US on maintaining its deployment of troops in southern Lebanon.
jerusalem-post11h ago
Iran sentences singer Parastoo Ahmadi, eight others to lashings over performance without hijab
The artists will also face a two-year travel ban and a two-year restriction on all artistic activity after the Iranian judiciary found the nine artists had offended “public decency."
jerusalem-post12h ago
How many more generations will fight the same war in Lebanon? - opinion
My 20-year-old self would have been incredulous to learn that, almost four decades later, I am in the same place, with the same mission statement, in Lebanon.
jerusalem-post12h ago
Dartmouth rejects claims Jews blocked man's admission, judge calls safety fears ‘not credible’
The plaintiff, who filed his lawsuit under a pseudonym, claimed that he needs to remain anonymous because it puts his career and life in danger due to the number of powerful Jews around the world.
jerusalem-post13h ago
US family returns four artifacts to Egypt, including statue head thought to depict female pharoah
The artifacts were received in Cairo on June 5 before being transferred to the Egyptian Museum for further examination, documentation and restoration ahead of their display in the museum.
jerusalem-post13h ago
‘Stupid k***’: Jewish student strangled, assaulted at Colorado school, ADL alleges
In one incident, students in Student A’s PE class attempted to play a game called “Jew touch tag” and said Jews were “dirty” and “contaminated.”
jerusalem-post14h ago
Bennett forms AI advisory committee to boost Israel's national tech policy ahead of elections
The plan is said to be aimed at boosting the country's technological edge and positioning Israel as a global and regional leader in artificial intelligence.
jerusalem-post15h ago
Kanye West concerts at public Tampa stadium locked in despite fierce backlash over Nazi praise
“Why on Earth would we use tax dollars to fund someone who has called himself a Nazi and praised Adolf Hitler?” Senator Rick Scott asked at a news conference.
jerusalem-post16h ago
‘The greater jihad begins from today’: Khomeini’s grandson hails agreement as major Iran ‘victory’
Khomeini advised that to maintain victory, Iranians “must stay away from pointless disputes, disputes that are the product of ego and self-centeredness.”
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Hamas weaponized our desire for quiet; now Israel must learn it can't afford innocence - editorial
Hamas’s documents show an enemy that was cruel, patient, and strategic. Israel’s response must be moral, disciplined, and equally strategic.
jerusalem-postjust now
Canada makes history, routs Qatar for first World Cup victory
"Obviously, we know that what we've done today is historical for the country, our first one in the World Cup, and to do it in that fashion is really amazing," leading goalscorer Jonathan David said.
jerusalem-post1h ago
Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge
The criticism was a rare rebuke from members of the Republican Party who have mostly offered full loyalty to the president, but are increasingly restive.
jerusalem-post3h ago
IDF withdrawal from Lebanon would be a failure, must hold strategic points in north, Chikli says
"One thing is clear and simple, as is happening in the Gaza Strip," he said. "We must not again defend Metula from an outpost that is inside Metula.”
jerusalem-post4h ago
Iran to invite UN, US nuclear inspectors to enriched material sites - report
Tehran extended an invitation to IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi and would allow him to bring “US nuclear inspectors” to Iran, US envoy Steve Witkoff told US officials.
jerusalem-post6h ago
Major AI models reproduce centuries-old antisemitic stereotypes, Israeli study finds
'From Myth to Model: Representation of “The Jew” in Generative AI', by Israeli academics Michael Gilead and Gal Gutman, found that historical antisemitic tropes appear embedded in modern AI systems.
jerusalem-post7h ago
Mojtaba Khamenei says Trump, 'out of desperation', pushed for Memorandum of Understanding
Khamenei said that he eventually approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) based only on a series of promises from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the negotiating team.
jerusalem-post8h ago
Jerusalem light rail service partially suspended due to haredi protests
An additional demonstration is being held near Prison 10 in protest of the arrest of a draft dodger earlier this week.
jerusalem-post9h ago
Yoaz Hendel: Reservists Party expected to join political alliance ahead of elections - interview
Speaking after the party held internal primaries this week to determine its Knesset list, Hendel said he was engaged in "sensitive talks" regarding a merger.
jerusalem-post10h ago
Health Ministry failed to test baby food after toddlers hospitalized in May, police say - report
In early May, two young girls were hospitalized after consuming tainted Prinok baby food, but the Health Ministry failed to request that police test the product for any suspicious substances.
jerusalem-post10h ago
Zionism like Americanism is about articulating our own goals - opinion
Zionism and Americanism make Israel and America dynamic, catalytic countries, yearning, churning, and ever-trying to better their nations by fulfilling their founding ideals.
jerusalem-post11h ago
Iran deal turns into global loyalty test as tension builds between Trump and Israel - analysis
Trump remains popular, powerful, and rhetorically committed to Israel’s survival. But his support now comes with public scolding, transactional accounting, and an unmistakable demand from Netanyahu.
jerusalem-post12h ago
Khamenei’s post-war Iran: What comes next for the regime's Supreme Leader? - analysis
The uncertainty surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei's grasp on power could lead to policy innovation or internal conflicts.
jerusalem-post12h ago
Travelodge apologizes to Jewish guest, unable to determine origin of 'free Palestine' TV message
Travelodge told The Jerusalem Post that it is very close to concluding a "robust internal investigation" into the incident, but has not been able to determine how the message was put on the TV.
jerusalem-post13h ago
High Court hears petitions challenging Rabello’s heavily contested comptroller election
Rabello, Netanyahu’s longtime personal attorney, was elected on June 3 after a dramatic two-round Knesset vote. The petitions argue that the vote was legally defective.
jerusalem-post13h ago
Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory
Fans from Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, and other countries posed in front of the figure for photos or to ask for victory for their national teams.
jerusalem-post14h ago
Israeli tourist arrested for attempted murder after triple stabbing outside Ayia Napa nightclub
A local youth and two security guards were stabbed during the brawl, which occured outside of a nightclub on Louka Louka Street in the resort town of Ayia Napa at around 04:30 a.m.
jerusalem-post14h ago
Gulf states hesitate to fund $300 b. Iran reconstruction, worry of reinforcing regional rival
While Gulf states were likely relieved by what they see as a “tactical pause,” there is an obvious fear that the financial terms of the agreement would allow Iran to further destabilize the region.
jerusalem-post15h ago
Former Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz bets on AI governments can control
Dream raised $260 million in a new funding round, bringing its valuation to $3 billion and total capital raised to $412 million as governments race to control their own AI systems.
jerusalem-post16h ago
FM Sa'ar severs ties with EU chief Kallas after apartheid remarks
The statements were made during Kallas' recent trip to Mexico, and to date, Kallas has not denied, clarified, or responded, which prompted the foreign minister’s decision.
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Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war costs, other bills - report
Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers of the cost in phone calls earlier this week, according to the report.
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'I have a mission': Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual violence he experienced in Hamas captivity
In an interview with First Lady Michal Herzog, Gilboa-Dalal said that he feels he has a mission to use his voice to empower victims of sexual assault.
jerusalem-post2h ago
Likud Legal Advisor Avi Halevy announces immediate resignation in letter to Netanyahu
Further, he thanked Netanyahu for the trust placed in him during his years in office.
jerusalem-post3h ago
Diplomatic agreements may lead to Israel-Iran escalation, former Navy commander warns
Maj. Gen. (res.) Eliezer Marom also addressed the progress of Iran's nuclear program and expressed deep skepticism about the reliability of international understandings.
jerusalem-post5h ago
Kahan scholarships help Israeli tennis champions dream big
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Kahan Scholarship Program, which has been supporting outstanding Israeli tennis players since 2016.
jerusalem-post6h ago
Why isn't Hamas disarming as the Gaza peace plan progresses? - analysis
“Hamas doesn’t call the shots,” a person familiar with the diplomatic efforts told The Jerusalem Post, and it controls less of Gaza than it did in the past.
jerusalem-post7h ago
Europe does not view Israel as an apartheid state, EU ambassador tells ‘Post’ - interview
However, he quickly acknowledged current strains. “I would be lying if I said the relationship is not going through a more difficult period right now,” the EU's ambassador to Jerusalem admitted.
jerusalem-post8h ago
Israel expects to find Hezbollah drone solution in upcoming weeks, IAI CEO announces
Levy also criticized France for barring Israel from the Eurosatory weapons exhibition, saying “An embargo is something that has accompanied the State of Israel for many years."
jerusalem-post9h ago
Vance says 60-day period in Iran deal begins today
"I would say the 60-day period officially started today," Vance told reporters at a White House briefing.
jerusalem-post10h ago
Pro-Iran narratives target Azerbaijan’s Jewish war hero amid Israel-Baku disinformation row
The posts appeared amid renewed Iranian and pro-Iranian claims that Azerbaijan is being used as a platform for Israeli operations against Iran.
jerusalem-post10h ago
Van Jones: Humanity has ‘special responsibility’ to defend Jews as he joins Genesis Prize board
The CNN commentator and civil rights advocate said the Jewish people remain “the most microscopic minority” and warned against abandoning Israel.
jerusalem-post11h ago
Is that how friends treat friends? Inside the Trump–Netanyahu rift - opinion
Bibi has put Israel in a weak position with little choice but to follow Trump’s lead.
jerusalem-post12h ago
Work has begun on Atarot complex for October 7 terrorist trials, MK Simcha Rothman says
Rothman, who co-sponsored the law with Yisrael Beytenu MK Yulia Malinovsky, toured the designated site in the Atarot industrial zone in northern Jerusalem, near the Kalandiya crossing.
jerusalem-post12h ago
Israeli woman sues New Jersey rabbi for sexual assault, defamation
Avraham Appel, of Jackson, abused his position as a trusted community leader to sexually assault and exploit the woman, an Israeli immigrant who came to him as a single mother, the lawsuit said.
jerusalem-post13h ago
Deadly Iran attacks on Saudi, Bahrain civilian sites may be war crimes, Amnesty International says
At least 28 people were killed and hundreds were injured after Iran launched unprovoked attacks on GCC countries, though information on said attacks was largely restricted by those states.
jerusalem-post13h ago
Germany’s independent antisemitism monitoring network, report record antisemitic incidents in 2025
Germany recorded 8,725 antisemitic incidents in 2025, the highest level on record, according to RIAS. The report highlights rising violence, online threats, and a surge in Israel-related antisemitism.
jerusalem-post14h ago
Trump's Iran deal driven by economics, fear of midterm defeat, not ideology - analysis
The threat of a global recession, rising fuel prices and a potential Republican midterm defeat may have weighed as heavily on Trump's Iran decision-making as concerns over Tehran's nuclear program.
jerusalem-post14h ago
It’s Dreyfus, not Eichmann: Israel is misreading the int'l case against it - opinion
Israel still seems not to grasp that the main battle is being fought not in Jerusalem but in The Hague.
jerusalem-post16h ago
IDF soldier killed in Hezbollah IED explosion, Iran-US deal tensions continue
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
jerusalem-post16h ago
Terror intel. center provides Hamas Oct. 7 secret deception plan documents to 'Post' - exclusive
The documents highlighting Hamas terror leaders' plans to deceive Israeli security forces before the massacre were originally gathered by the IDF Intelligence Directorate.