The Jerusalem Post Archive

5 May 2026
US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say

The timeline for Iran to build a nuclear weapon has not changed since last summer, indicating that impeding Tehran's nuclear program may require destroying its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027

The IMF issued three scenarios for global GDP amid uncertainty over the war in the Middle East: the main "reference forecast," a middle "adverse scenario," and a much worse "severe scenario."

US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as reopening of Strait underway

US President Donald Trump launched Operation Project Freedom on Monday in an attempt to gain control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway in the region.

Maersk US-flagged ship transits Hormuz accompanied by US military

US Central Command said in a social media post on Monday that American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore commercial shipping through the Strait, a vital waterway in the region.

US Project Freedom persists in reopening Strait, Iran nuclear threat remains largely undamaged

US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones in Strait • IMF warns of 'much worse outcome' if Mideast war persists • Iran alleges US strike on civilian boats

Cruise ship hantavirus cases increase to seven, WHO says

Among the infected passengers, three have died, one is critically ill, and three are experiencing mild symptoms.

'Heil Hitler': NYC synagogues, homes vandalized in spate of antisemitic graffiti

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed in a post on X/Twitter that the NYPD hate crimes task force was investigating the incidents.

Sudan blames UAE, Ethiopia for drone attack in capital's airport

Drone attacks targeted the Khartoum International Airport, where fighting erupted at the beginning of Sudan's civil war and where the first international flight in three years took place last week.

A new Hebrew press in Berlin argues that Israel doesn’t own the language

Founded by two Israeli expatriates, Altneuland aims to create a global platform for Hebrew and Jewish literature, independent of state funding and rooted in a multilingual, borderless vision.

Croatian police find bodies of four migrants near Slovene border, aid 15 others

The police determined that the migrants were taken in a cargo vehicle by an unknown driver and left at the Slovenian border after having been subject to "inhumane conditions" during the drive.

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

The Secret Service confirmed that the incident resulted from a "confrontation between an armed individual and the Secret Service Police."

Israel must accept only way to secure the North is to eliminate Hezbollah - editorial

This is not a call for endless war. It is a recognition that a fake peace is more dangerous than an honest conflict.

UK's Starmer calls in leaders to tackle antisemitism following increased attacks

The UK recently raised the national terrorism threat level to "severe" and announced an additional 25 million pounds to bolster protections for the country's Jewish community.

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