'They don't want you there': Trump tells Netanyahu to pull IDF troops from Syria, Lebanon

REPORT

IDF sources told the Post the Axios report caught them by surprise, adding there has been no change on the ground in Lebanon or Syria.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir meets with soldiers in southern Lebanon, July 5, 2026.
Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli border with Syria in northern Israel, February 28, 2026.

US carries out fresh round of strikes in Iran, Israel-Lebanon talks set to resume tomorrow

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Former Trump campaign chief linked to Israel-backed campaign seeking MAGA support in Iran war

REPORT

Brad Parscale’s Clock Tower X allegedly coordinated MAGA influencers to shape US opinion on Israel and the Iran ceasefire.

US President Donald Trump's then-election campaign manager addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference 2020 (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, February 2020; illustrative.
A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026.

Official says US launched new wave of Iran strikes to combat 'emerging threats'

A diplomatic source told the Post that the Trump administration has continued to send messages to Tehran indicating that negotiations are still an option.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset vote on a bill to freeze arrests of haredi draft evaders, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2026

Knesset votes to freeze arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders amid IDF manpower crisis

US opts to keep refuelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, putting 50,000 flight tickets at risk

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at a press conference after registering as a candidate for the presidential election, at Tehran’s Interior Ministry, June 2024.

Was the Mossad's Ahmadinejad operation a failure, or did Trump kill it?

ANALYSIS
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at former supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral, July 6, 2026.

Fmr. Iranian president under house arrest after regime uncovers ties to Israel, Mossad

REPORT
Member of Parliament Abtisam Mohamed looks on on the day Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a ministerial statement on Hamas' October 7 attack anniversary and the Middle East at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, October 7, 2024.

British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports

Bloomberg journalist Low De Wei and Senior Executive Editor John Fraher leave the Supreme Court in Singapore April 7, 2026.

Singapore court orders Bloomberg, reporter, to pay $356,000 for defaming ministers

Flower tributes lie next to a portrait of 78-year-old former government minister Ann Widdecombe after she was found dead, as the police investigation continues, in Dartmoor National Park in Haytor, Britain, July 11, 2026.

UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack

Ladies in Bnei Brak watching as the men leave to protest outsidem of Military Prison 10 on June 24, 2026.

Bnei Brak set to become Israel's first city with gender-segregated streets, municipality announces

The leaders steering Israel Bonds through a historic moment

Following a period of record investment, Israel Bonds welcomes Laura Stein as the next chair of its National Campaign Advisory Council.

Laura Stein, incoming chair of the Israel Bonds National Campaign Advisory Council.

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The long journey of Cuban athletes to the Maccabiah Games

UK lawmakers demand ban on West Bank settlement imports

Fmr. Trump advisor linked with pro-Israel messaging

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Trump tells Netanyahu to pull IDF troops from Syria, Lebanon

UK police claim murder of Ann Widdecombe was targeted

Bloomberg, reporter fined for defaming Singaporean officials

Israel Police foil alleged West Bank stabbing plot

Knesset considers NIS 393 million in budget for PMO

Bnei Brak to become Israel's first gender-segregated city

US military carries out new Iran strikes, US official says

Sharren Haskel quits government over haredi draft bill

Cori Bush vows to deliver a knockout punch to AIPAC

Expert: Hormuz escalation pushing Iran toward nuclear bomb

Iran using Houthis to create new Red Sea pressure point

Israel earmarks NIS 1.3m for 34 new West Bank settlements

Lebanese activists face justice for criticizing Hezbollah

Is it legal for Trump to impose fees on Hormuz transit?

Buffett omits Gates Foundation from yearly stock donations

Spanish PM's brother convicted of administrative misconduct

Katz requests pardon for Elor Azaria, convicted of killing incapacitated Palestinian attacker

The IDF position is contrary to the defense minister's, Katz notes in Azaria's pardon request • Request seeks to expunge criminal record after Azaria was released from prison in 2018

Elor Azaria sits to hear his verdict in a military court in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 4, 2017

Netanyahu to Iran: New attacks on Israel will be met with 'much more powerful' response

WATCH

Police arrest Palestinian teen who admitted to plan to stab IDF soldier, die as 'martyr'

Investigators return to Neve Daniel with the 16-year-old Palestinian suspect, who admitted to entering the town with the goal of becoming a "martyr."

In Air Force first, IDF promotes woman to brigadier-general, appoints her Washington attaché

Col. G, set to become the Israeli Air Force's first female brigadier-general, is seen in this undated image released by the IDF on July 14, 2026

Sharren Haskel resigns as Israel's deputy FM over bill halting arrests of haredi draft dodgers

Spotlight

Gymnasts compete during the Israeli Gymnastics Championships and the Maccabiah Gymnastics Championships at Pais Arena in Jerusalem, July 10, 2026.

Cuban delegation to Maccabiah Games overcomes significant hurdles to reach Israel

The Red Arrows perform a flypast during an armed forces and veterans' parade on the final day of 70th anniversary Victory in Europe (VE) day commemorations in central London

Twenty-one years after 7/7, Britain is still failing to confront Islamism

OPINION
Braden Eric Peters, known online as Clavicular, left an interview with Channel 13 after being asked about his recent antisemitic incidents.

Clavicular and Israel: Have we reached the point where we’ll accept anyone as an ally?

OPINION
US Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) speaks during a press conference alongside lawmakers and university union members following pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, Capitol Hill, Washington.

Cori Bush vows to deliver 'knockout' punch to AIPAC in upcoming congressional primary rematch

Irish music festival bans IDF veteran from attending in name of 'safe, welcoming, inclusive space'

The Rewild Festival banned an ex-IDF soldier, saying that members of the 'Israeli Occupation Forces' are not welcome, sparking outrage over anti-Israel bias at the Irish music event.

A banner flies at Rewild Festival, Ireland, July 10, 2026.

Clavicular's Tel Aviv visit causes rift among pro-Israel influencers over record of antisemitism

OPINION

No longer Jewish by default

A sign is pictured while people take part in the annual international "March of the Living" at the former Auschwitz II-Birkenau death camp, to pay tribute to the millions of Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War Two, in Brzezinka, Poland, April 14, 2026.
ByCHEN ROSENBERG KLEIN

Why was influencer Clavicular allowed into Israel after antisemitic controversy?

Clavicular walks the runway during the 424 Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France.

'Talk about the good I'm doing': Clavicular leaves interview after asked about antisemitic incident

Israel heads to Rome seeking proof Lebanon's army can keep Hezbollah out

ANALYSIS

A technical agreement in Rome will not end the political battle in Beirut over the organization's disarmament and the balance of power between state institutions and Hezbollah.

Representations of the Israeli and Lebanese flags at a memorial near the Israel-Lebanon border, as the town of Metula appears in the distance, June 27, 2026

Israel extends ban on flights to Dubai as foreign airlines continue to avoid Middle East

ANALYSIS

After Strait of Hormuz, Iran turns to Bab el-Mandeb as new pressure point

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi speaks during a parliamentary session to vote in a new government headed by Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister, at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, May 14, 2026.

Iraq's PM arrives in Washington as US presses Baghdad on Iran-backed militias

ANALYSIS
Damage from interceptions from the latest barrage from Iran, March 19, 2026

Hormuz escalation pushing Iran to 'run faster toward a nuclear bomb,' expert warns

Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk

COMMENT

Azaria was not convicted of mere "negligent homicide", but of manslaughter for his actions in 2016.

Israeli soldier Elor Azaria, who was caught on video shooting a wounded Palestinian assailant in the head as he lay on the ground, sits during a hearing at a military appeals court in Tel Aviv during which he was charged with manslaughter on April 18, 2016.

From hatred to humanity: How we can bring real peace to the Middle East

OPINION
OPINION

Lindsey Graham: The senator who lived the American Dream and loved Israel

Former US Senator Lindsey Graham and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hold a meeting on December 20, 2025.
ByMIKE HUCKABEE
WATCH

Who is Gadi Taub , the Labor prince who became the Israeli Left’s fiercest critic?

Gadi Taub sits down with Editor-in-chief Zvika Klein to retrace the defection that took him from Peace Now demonstrations to the front line of the fight over Israel's Supreme Court, its media and its national identity.
OPINION

When Shabbat becomes a battleground

ByATARA RUDERMAN

Czech Republic in talks for Israeli air defense systems, foreign minister says

During a press conference with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Macinka said the Czechs were looking at the Spyder, Arrow, and other defense systems.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Petr Macinka and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar hold a joint press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 14, 2026.

Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

ANALYSIS
OPINION

The strategy blind spot costing Israeli start-ups the US market

ByELLIE HANSON
Defense firm Elbit Systems announced new $100 million contracts with the Defense Ministry to develop advanced digitization capabilities for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). February 9.

Battlefield dominance will belong to the side that owns the operating layer

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

US uses one‑way attack sea drones against Iran for first time, CENTCOM says

Israel isn’t losing to Europe. It’s simply not showing up

OPINION

The question is no longer whether Israel has something to offer. In a global economy, what never meets a market never becomes impactful.

A European Union flag flies outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, December 19, 2019.

Hamas documents reveal: Sinwar expected Israel to use nuclear weapons in response to October 7

ANALYSIS

Hamas's Yahya Sinwar welcomed apocalyptic nuclear war if it meant destroying Israel

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on a metal foundry in Gaza City, July 12, 2026.

Spanish PM Sanchez's brother convicted in corruption case, banned from office for nine years

David Sanchez, brother of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, sits next to Miguel Angel Gallardo, the former leader of the Spanish Socialists party PSOE in Extremadura, in court at the beginning of their trial at the Provincial Court of Badajoz in Badajoz on May 28, 2026.

Netanyahu selectively investigates security leaks for his own political gain, NYT reporter alleges

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a memorial ceremony for Zionist leader Theodor Herzl at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on July 5, 2026.

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Breathing Data: How environmental data is rewriting public health in Israel

Prof. Lena Novack at Soroka Medical Center

Why Hebrew University is the top choice for Olim

Joseph Adest for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Oil prices surge more than 3% as US-Iran strikes fuel Hormuz fear

"The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade. Iran does not control it," CENTCOM said following its strikes on dozens of Iranian targets.

US and Iranian flags, 3D printed oil barrels and rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

Israel, Paybox launch Jerusalem's first municipal wallet in push to digitalize taxes, payments

Over 30 start-ups return Israel's northern tech hub as new recovery plan takes shape

Erel Margalit speaks at a New York gathering focused on a long-term recovery and growth plan for the Galilee.
WATCH

'There is no ceasefire in cyberspace': Ex-8200 officer on Israel's invisible war with Iran

Iran's cyber war on Israel never stopped: Julia Kogan Ehrlich shares her expertise on the JPost sits down with podcast.

Empowering olim and international investors to build their future in Israel

Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency

El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, that can drive up global temperatures.

Illustrative image of a blazing sun.

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building after earthquakes hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 25, 2026.

ZAKA deploys team to aid Venezuela in search-and-rescue, distribute supplies, assess land

A combine harvesting machine in the Hula Valley. The research provides an important missing link among road traffic emissions, soil contamination, and food production.

Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds

STUDY

Health Ministry report reveals long wait times for MRI, surgeries at hospitals and clinics

Health insurance provider, area of residence, and the hospital where they are treated are all factors in how long a patient waits for care.

MRI scan.

Israel’s anti-fragile answer to a world in crisis

OPINION

‘Direct danger to Israel’s health’: Medical schools deans fight bill pushing for gender segregation

Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen

INTERVIEW

Captain Belaga focused on leading Israel’s basketball U20s at Euros

'Go big and go home': North American families make aliyah in the shadow of war

FEATURE

As Nefesh B’Nefesh opens its 2026 summer aliyah season, several hundred North American families gather in a synagogue garden, most of them still mid-move and none of them turning back.

DJ Raphi entertains the kids, leading them through fun dance moves set to catchy music.

Tali Mekere: A first-generation engineer's path to success from Ethiopia to Netanya

‘We're lone soldiers, but we're not lonely’: How the IDF supports fighters without families

Staff Sergeant Oren Metzuyanim, a 21-year-old lone soldier at the main rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026.

Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah

Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer speaks to individuals at an aliyah event.

Elbit plans to hire 2,000 new employees, ending 2026 with 4,000 new hires, CEO Machlis says

View of Elbit Systems offices in Jerusalem on December 3, 2024.

Tzarfati Shimon launches phase 2 of Luria Project in Jerusalem's Moradot Arnona

Tzarfati Shimon Group is launching Phase B of the Luria Project in Moradot Arnona, one of Jerusalem's newest and most sought-after neighborhoods.

Luria Project, Jerusalem Moradot Arnona.

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Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

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

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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

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Gadi Taub sits down with Editor-in-chief Zvika Klein to retrace the defection that took him from Peace Now demonstrations to the front line of the fight over Israel's Supreme Court, its media and its national identity.

Who is Gadi Taub , the Labor prince who became the Israeli Left’s fiercest critic?

Elie Wiesel's son rejects Rahm Emanuel's 'pariah' verdict on Israel

Regional instability continues as Gulf states remain on alert for Iran attacks

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US Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) speaks during a press conference alongside lawmakers and university union members following pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, Capitol Hill, Washington.

Cori Bush vows to deliver 'knockout' punch to AIPAC in upcoming congressional primary rematch

South Carolina Governor appoints sister of Lindsey Graham as interim senator

Lindsey Graham’s death leaves a void in US support for Israel and Ukraine

Diaspora   

Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones, Countess of Wessex depart from Gibraltar airport on board a civil plane on June 13, 2012; illustrative.

Gibraltar names airport for Jewish political trailblazer who was first-ever mayor, chief minister

Israel’s elections trigger mad dash for scarce plane tickets for Israelis abroad

Chabad couple turns a small dream into Iceland's historic first Jewish cultural center

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IT ALL comes back to the question of identity.

Parashat Matot-Masei: Don’t borrow identity

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Parashat Matot-Masei: Slow and steady

Christian World   

A faithful receives a blessing in front of the traditionalist Catholic Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) in Econe, Switzerland, July 2, 2026.

A future pope will 'welcome us back', says priest from excommunicated antisemitic Catholic sect

Christian converts still face discrimination, arrests in Egypt, US State Dept. confirms

Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp

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KIDS FROM GONEN cooking together with Chef Ran.

Nourishing the North: JNF-USA's culinary school opens with a mission beyond food

Tea Bar: How to tell it’s summer in Jerusalem

Azia 19: Unique Japanese food in Jerusalem

Archaeology   

Sheep grazing near Stonehenge.

Ancient structure near Stonehenge may have inspired its solstice alignment, archaeologists say

Ancient tablet found at Roman fort in Netherlands bears Greek curse against enemies

Mudbrick Byzantine city unearthed during excavations at Egypt's western desert oasis

Science   

TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, is shown in this conceptual illustration obtained by Reuters on March 28, 2018.

Alien life on nearby 'super-Earth' exoplanet more likely than previously thought, scientists find

AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find

Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet

Culture   

Many pictures combine abstract designs with more conventional figures.

‘Feelings in Between’: Autistic artists challenge stereotypes in new Jerusalem exhibition

Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres

Designs on Jerusalem: Hansen House hosts event devoted to everyday aesthetics around us

History   

Antique pocket watch and ruble coins discovered by Chabad summer camp kids in the town of Lyubavichi, Russia, July 12, 2026.

Coming full circle: Luxury watch belonging to Chabad rebbes found by hasidic children in Lyubavichi

'Jewish, Christian and Islamic Traditions': Jerusalem and its names

Herzl and American Jews: The untold story of a Zionist bond that changed history

OMG   

A still from an Iranian propaganda channel "Explosive Media" creates Lego AI propaganda video showing a shadowy figure causing senator Lindsey Graham's fatal heart attack, July 12, 2026.

Iran-backed Lego AI propaganda channel claims regime behind Graham's death, threatens Laura Loomer

IDF reprimands TikTok admin for appearing on Clavicular’s stream, demotes her to cook

'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernandez makes professional soccer debut

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Open skies: How the skylight became the new luxury element in designed homes

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Ariston expands the scope of solar collector production in Israel

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