Why Israel stopped when Trump said stop: Understanding the 12-hour Iran war

FRONTLINES
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. Never has Israel had a more supportive president in the White House, and never has Israel been so dependent on a US president, the writer asserts.
US Sailors observe as a US Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter lands on the flight deck of USS Tripoli while transiting the Arabian Sea in a photo shared by US Central Command on May 30, 2026.
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Memorial Amphitheater during a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 25, 2026.

Iranian media claims deal will include Lebanon, as IDF strikes hundreds of Hezbollah sites

Live Updates

Ceasefire deal would end Lebanon fighting and reopen Hormuz, release billions to Iran

REPORT
Iranians attend the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.
US President Donald Trump listens to an attendee in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 11, 2026.

South Asian, Gulf leaders raced to stop Trump striking Iran, presented him with deal

REPORT
Artist David Hockney poses in front of his work during the "Do You Remember They Can't Cancel The Spring - David Hockney 25" Exhibition at Louis Vuitton Foundation on April 7, 2025 in Paris, France.

David Hockney, of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, dies at 88

Israel releases Hamas co-founder, father of 'Green Prince,' after more than two years of detention

ILLUSTRATIVE: Police secures the area at the "Zentrum der islamischen Kultur Frankfurt e.V." after Germany's interior ministry has banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association and its subsidiary organizations, saying it pursues radical Islamist goals in Frankfurt, Germany, July 24, 2024.

Hamburg airport terminal evacuated after security incident

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, June 8, 2026.

Trump says agreement with Iran approved by all parties involved, including Israel, cancels strikes

WATCH
ONE OF the Mossad’s notable failures is the botched assassination attempt of then-Hamas leader Khaled Mashal in 1997. The organization’s incoming chief, Roman Gofman, will need to both examine and reform the Mossad’s inner workings.

Middle Israel: Gofman's Mossad successes will be measured by Barnea's failures

OPINION
Aid agencies intensify efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, in Bunia town, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 11, 2026.

Two Ebola-related deaths confirmed in eastern Congo displacement camp - UN refugee agency

Soldiers from the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) patrol on a vehicle, next to an area destroyed by Myanmar's airstrike in Myawaddy, the Thailand-Myanmar border town under the control of a coalition of rebel forces led by the Karen National Union, in Myanmar, April 15, 2024.

Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say

THE ANNUAL Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 12, 2026.

'How all of Israel needs to look': Tel Aviv mayor kicks off annual Pride Parade

Beyond the postcard

Michael Izhakov, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism: "We chose to show Israel through people, real moments, experiences, culture, and the joyful Israeli spirit".

IDF strikes over 300 Hezbollah sites, kills five Gaza terrorists, captures 50 suspects in West Bank

AN IDF soldier aiming out of a window in southern Lebanon.

High school student's killer accepts plea deal, sentenced to 25 years in prison

POLL

Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation

A LIKUD supporter waves the party’s flag at a gathering, a show of grassroots loyalty which has long defined the movement, even as critics say its primaries have reshaped, and at times distorted, who rises within its ranks.

MK Gotliv denies claims that Likud will cancel primaries, defends 'Bild' leak affair

MK Tally Gotliv speaking in Knesset May 25,2026.

Gazan doctor accused of Hamas affiliation held without charge in Israel appears before High Court

ILLUSTRATIVE: A woman walks near the State of Palestine Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, last in December 2023.

Israeli, Palestinian civil society meet in France as two-state solution dims

FILE PHOTO: Two Afghan women in interview with Reuters.

UN says Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules in Afghanistan

Participant Foreign Ministers pose for a family photo during a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Arab League states in Kuwait, Jan. 30, 2022.

The mirage of an 'Islamic NATO': The Muslim world’s military unity is a political myth

OPINION
SMOKE AND debris rise following an Israeli airstrike in Tyre, Lebanon, on June 10, 2026.

My Word: War, goals, and the World Cup

OPINION

UK Jewish leaders want answers after Muslim Police group say Zionism 'a form of anti-Muslim hatred'

A woman draped in an Israeli flag stands next to police officers as she joins members of the Jewish community outside BBC Broadcasting House to demonstrate against the BBC's ongoing refusal to label Hamas as terrorists, in London, England, October 16, 2023; file photo.

Former lawyer of Toronto District School Board sues org. for 'systemically antisemitic environment'

Toronto officer killed in raid tied to Iran-linked US consulate and synagogue shooting probe

An officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) looks on during the Canada Day Celebrations in the Old Port in Montreal, Quebec, on July 1, 2025.

UK MP urges investigation into 32 charities for donating £28m to Israeli settlements

British MK Melanie Ward visiting NATO headquarters on June 7, 2026.

Jewish schoolgirls get lost in NY creek tunnel, online abuse follows

US military was prepared, hours away from strike on Iran when Trump canceled attack

REPORT
US Navy F-18 prepares to launch from a carrier, May 29, 2026.

Iran expert warns Israel-US relation similar to Iran's relation with terror proxy groups

REPORT

US's Wednesday strikes on Iran damaged drinking water facility near Strait of Hormuz

Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 4, 2026.

IDF pushes deeper in into Lebanon to neutralize threat of Hezbollah

IDF troops operating in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon.

'If order given, we will take over Beirut': IDF Golani cmndr. tells 'Post' about Wadi Saluki op.

INTERVIEW

Missile fragments hit Carmel, damaging unique white lily preservation plot

INTERVIEW
White lilies, seen growing at the Seeds from Zion nursery.

'Toxic love story' between Trump, Netanyahu runs the Iran war

WATCH

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Shabbat candles

Parashat Korah: The story of the almond – and of diligence

Almond trees bloom near the border with Lebanon.

Parashat Korah: Misreading intentions

Latest rescue of US troops proves how unmanned naval drones are gaining importance in battlefield

ANALYSIS
Saronic's Corsair USV is described as “capable of operating at ranges over 1,000 nautical miles and can support 1,000-pound payloads."

TSG unveils AI‑driven DroneWeaver System for rapid counter‑UAS defense

Israel’s war-tested weapons are becoming Europe’s new obsession

ROKETSAN’s UAV-230 ballistic missile

Turkey's UAV-launched ballistic missile enters service

Saronic's Corsair autonomous surface vessel

For the first time ever: An autonomous drone boat rescues US pilots in Strait of Hormuz

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say

A general view shows a part of the capital Bangui, Central African Republic, February 16, 2016.

Kanye West concert in Prague scrapped as venue owner terminates contract

REPORT

FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Third Round - Group A - Iran v United Arab Emirates - Azadi Sports Complex, Tehran, Iran - March 20, 2025.

China confirms arrest of US citizen suspected of spying

U.S. and China’s national flags flutter in Tiananmen Square, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026.

Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel

President of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), Janez Jansa, speaks at a press conference after being sworn in as Slovenia's prime minister in Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 22, 2026.

Co-Founder Finds His Own Jewish Soulmate on JWed!

“JWed helps Jewish singles worldwide find lasting, committed marriages and their Jewish soulmate.”

Jerusalem’s next chapter

Old city of Jerusalem: ‘If you want to preserve the city, you have to work within the existing urban footprint.’

The next era of warfare takes flight

Bentzion Levinson, CEO of Heven Aerotech at the opening of their offices in Virginia

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

People stand near the newly launched N9 electric vehicle (EV) under BYD's premium brand Denza, displayed at a launch event in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China May 18, 2026.

Gov't approves plan to boost desalinated water production using private companies

National Cyber Defense Bill passes first reading amid ongoing war against Iran

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture.

Meta claims Israeli spyware firm NSO Group failed to complain, demands further pressure by US gov't

 An illustrative image of the NSO Group logo on a smartphone.
REPORT

'ChatGPT is dead': OpenAI plans to ditch chatbots for agents in upcoming updates of AI model

Loggerhead turtle rescued off the coast of Haifa after sea pollution, fishing line caused injury

Rescuers pose with Flute the turtle

UAE launches Naseej initiative to tackle 220,000 tons of annual textile waste

WATCH

Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers

Migraine (illustrative)

Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds

STUDY
 Group of locusts

Moroccan locust swarms sweep eastern Iran, threatening crops and farms

Israeli hospital performs world's first experimental gene therapy for rare genetic epilepsy

(R-L): Dr. Dror Kraus, Senior Physician, Neurology Unit and Epilepsy Specialist, Clalit-Schneider Children’s Medical Center; Dr. Naama Ornstein, Head of the Genetics Unit, Clalit-Schneider Children’s Medical Center; Prof Rami I. Aqeilan.

Israel must overhaul trauma care for 50,000 former IDF soldiers, defense committee urges

National Insurance to adopt new protections, accommodations for sexual assault survivors

Kenyan police fire tear gas during protest against US Ebola quarantine facility

Knesset passes bill recognizing Israeli Sign Language

Dr. Katya Mandoki: Caressing the land by every step

Dr. Katya Mandoki

Studying in Israel: International students find a home at Reichman University

FEATURE
OPINION

If Israel wants mass aliyah, it must end its bureaucratic gatekeeping

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.
ByCOOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN

Eli and Chana Coten: From London to Ma’alot amid war and new beginnings

Family

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

An ultra-luxury Jerusalem icon

"Forest" Project.

Midtown Jerusalem

It’s all about timing! 2026 is a rare opportunity window for Tel Aviv real estate

The Luria project by Tzarfati Shimon in Arnona, Jerusalem.

Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design

Prime Jerusalem lets Jews worldwide own a luxury home in the heart of Jerusalem.

Prime Jerusalem – the next home for the Jews of the world in the capital

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Jerusalem Post Miami Conference returns, shaping the future together

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Diplomatic Conference, September 2025

Conference   

Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog

Michal Herzog: Women must 'use their voice' to shape Israel’s future

'Without human insight, innovation is useless'

Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

MDA Heroes   

 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days

Podcasts   

A PLACARD sends a clear message featuring US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as protesters gather near the UN office during US-Iran nuclear talks, in Geneva, Feb. 17.

'Toxic love story' between Trump, Netanyahu runs the Iran war

US warns Iran after overnight strikes, while IRGC threatens to turn region into hell

Budapest uncovered: Castle caves and thermal spas

US Politics   

US President Donald Trump signs a proclamation for restoring American commercial fishing in the Pacific, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 11, 2026.

Trump, allies working on plan to void his impeachments

JD Vance's Jewish chief of staff and confidant to leave role shortly

Pentagon updates US military's list of recognized religions following backlash from Mormons

Diaspora   

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - August 12, 2023 Nottingham Forest's Matt Turner applauds fans after the match

Meet Matt Turner, the only Jewish player on Team USA in 2026 World Cup

Toronto officer killed in raid tied to Iran-linked US consulate and synagogue shooting probe

UK MP urges investigation into 32 charities for donating £28m to Israeli settlements

Judaism   

Meira Sohlberg, wife of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg, reacts to the attack by haredi protesters on their Alon Shvut home, June 3.

Parashat Korah: Misreading intentions

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Parashat Korah: The story of the almond – and of diligence

Christian World   

A view of the US Capitol building a day before a partial government shutdown is scheduled to take place, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 30, 2025.

Bipartisan lawmakers, faith leaders gather on Capitol Hill for Jerusalem Day celebration

In Madrid, Pope calls for compassion towards 'every human being'

‘Thank God you’re all here’: Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast draws foreign delegations despite war

Food   

Sheet-pan gnocchi and veggies.

In the kitchen with Henny: Sheet pan magic

Ototo Asian experience: Fantastic sushi in Rehovot

Wine Talk: Make me a match

Archaeology   

Cave from Lower Paleolithic era found south of Haifa, June 11, 2026.

A Paleolithic time capsule: Rare prehistoric cave discovered near highway outside of Haifa

Ancient water reservoirs discovered at Red Sea's Port of Aydhab site near Egypt-Sudan border

Collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman-era artifacts discovered at Egypt’s Heracleopolis

Science   

NEGEV DESERT - APRIL 06 2011:Israeli farmers desert farming planting vines in a desert farm in the Negev, Israel. Israel is a world-leader in agricultural technologies despite its dry climate

Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

Asteroid to fly within 176 Bulgarias of Earth on Monday, May 18 - NASA

Culture   

Israeli singer and songwriter Esther Shamir.

Pioneering Israeli rock singer-songwriter Astar Shamir dies at 71

'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel

'I show up for my Jewish friends': Jerry O’Connell on antisemitism, Israel, and a childhood promise

History   

‘Tower of David,’ taken by A.O. Freedman, c. 1920.

Could you hold a lost piece of Western Wall history? Jerusalem museum seeks rare photos

On This Day: Six-Day War begins in 1967

On This Day: Palestinian terrorists attempt assassinating Israeli ambassador, prompting Lebanon War

OMG   

Black bear at Yellowstone Park, photographed May 22, 2026. (Illustrative)

Tokyo drift: Black bear that sent Japanese city into lockdown, sparked multi-day search, captured

Ontario breaks Guinness World Record for largest human foosball game in honor of FIFA World Cup

Sullivan vs. Sullivan: Alaska investigates US Senate candidate who shares name with incumbent

Consumerism   

ChatGPT

ChatGPT will soon undergo a massive upgrade and become a "super-app"

BYD Atto 3 EV gets a price cut to NIS 155,000 and gains more range

Hmodi Okala's lululeesh is a delicious fusion between a henna and a wedding

Prof. Eduard Yakubov, president of the Holon Institute of Technology

Israel cannot afford to rely solely on theoretical doctorates

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

Confronting the Iranian regime’s ideological warfare strategy against Israel and the West

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