Four-way talks on US-Iran peace begin in Switzerland, urgent session on Hezbollah added to agenda

An emergency session to address the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has been added to the schedule of the first day of the Switzerland talks, CBS News reported.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance disembarks Marine Two as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., June 20, 2026.
Iran's negotiating delegation heads to Switzerland on June 21, 2026.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shakes hands with Switzerland's Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, ahead of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict.

Iranian, US delegations arrive in Switzerland, IDF names fourth soldier killed in tank incident

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'Jordan's getting away with it': Father of child murdered in Sbarro bombing demands extradition

INTERVIEW

“She's been free in Jordan longer than my daughter was alive," Arnold Roth said. "There's something very, very wrong going on, and there are no secrets. It's very clear who can fix the problem.”

Ahlam Tamimi waves as she arrives at Queen Alia international airport in Amman, late October 18, 2011.
An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Israel faces crisis as elderly population nears two million, nursing costs threaten NII stability

“Aging of the population is one of the central challenges facing the State of Israel,” Englman said, adding that "an appropriate response to the elderly population is a moral obligation."

Lt.-Col. Dor Gedalia Ben-Simhon, 32, St.- Sgt. Yoav Klein, 21, St.-Sgt. Liav Kababia, 20, St.-Sgt. Nave Habshoosh, 20.

Staff Sergeant Nave Habshoosh named as fourth soldier killed in southern Lebanon tank incident

High Court hears challenge to judicial selection overhaul, justices warn of bias in judges

IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, published May 24, 2026.

IDF troops corner 30 Hezbollah terrorists in Tebnit tunnel headquarters

REPORT
The IDF 13th Golani Battalion together with the 7th Armored Brigade seen withdrawing their positions in Gaza, back into Israel October 10, 2025.

How the IDF's 7th Armored Brigade breached the path to the Litani River in Lebanon

INTERVIEW
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the G7 summit, in Evian, eastern France, on June 16, 2026.

The UAE is a model of progress, tolerance and regional partnership

OPINION
US Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 20, 2026.

US-Iran talks reportedly include Israel-Hezbollah emergency session after weekend strikes in region

LISTEN
Museum of Jewish Heritage is closed during the coronavirus pandemic on April 30, 2020 in New York City.

Museum of Jewish Heritage spotlights Holocaust survivor's pro-soccer career during World Cup

A VH-ZNK Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Melbourne Airport on April 18, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

Qantas to launch longest flight in world with over 20 hour Sydney to London route

Heading ‘Down Under’: The Jerusalem Post announces Sydney Summit

The Jerusalem Post is expanding its global conference platform and is proud to announce its first ever Asia-Pacific Summit, which will take place in Sydney on November 12.

Asia-Pacific Summit, taking place in Sydney

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Students take part in a pro-Palestinian protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in Brussels, Belgium May 30, 2024.

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Supporters of Iraqi Shi'ite armed groups burn an image of US President Donald Trump during a rally in solidarity with Iran's government in Tehran, outside the Iranian consulate in Basra, Iraq, January 13, 2026.

US-Iran MoU gives Tehran time, money, and opportunity to outlast its enemies

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US President Donald Trump delivers a speech as he stands in front of the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 19, 2026.

Trump insists US-Iran MoU qualifies as Tehran's 'unconditional surrender'

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Turkey, US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia hold Cairo talks on Iran, Libya, Gaza

Florida man indicted for federal hate crimes in attempted mass shooting targeting Jews at AIPAC

According to court records, Pemberton armed himself with an AR-15 kitted with a silencer and traveled to an AIPAC office on 23 Dec, 2024, where he attempted to target the organization's employees. 

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Somerville voters backed Israel boycott. Jewish groups say it is illegal

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PEOPLE PASS the burnt front entrance of the East Melbourne Synagogue in Melbourne on July 6, 2025.
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'It's a wake-up call': MMA fighter Natan Levy teaches Jews to defend themselves

Israeli mixed martial arts fighter Natan Levy is part of a sport that is antisemitic, with many fans or fighters embracing antisemitic ideologies and rhetoric, he says.

Antisemitic threat suspect seeks court program after guns seized from home

Iran claims Strait of Hormuz closed in retaliation for US, Israel breaches of MoU

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According to Mehr, Iran’s military declared the closure of the strait as the “first step” in its retaliation against what it deems violations of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding.

A woman holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.

Hormuz must be cleared of 80 mines, may not open until year's end, says tanker body

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Hamas terrorist doubling as Al Jazeera photojournalist killed in Gaza

Lebanese Army forces deploy in the village of Bir al-Salasel in southern Lebanon on June 15, 2026.

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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."

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US Air Force awards production contracts to Anduril for drone wingmen

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UK police release suspect in attempted murder of three-year-old who ended up in crocodile enclosure

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Keir Starmer expected to resign as UK prime minister following pressure from rival Andy Burnham

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Family vacation with the kids, illustration.

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Plan of forest to be planted in Mendoza, Argentina by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund in memory of those murdered at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.

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One of the 3,000 artifacts discovered in Drenthe, the Netherlands, June 19, 2026.

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