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Herzog says Israel-Saudi peace is his dream, 'unsurprised' by renewed Iran conflict, in interview

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:43:40 GMT

President Isaac Herzog discussed the unfolding situation with Iran and the prospect of normalization in the region in a Thursday interview with Saudi state-owned Al-Arabiya.

Israel to produce its own JDAM bombs en masse within two years, in bid for arms independence

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:16:10 GMT

Move is part of broader push to reduce Israel's reliance on foreign munitions, expand domestic weapons production • Germany deals lead to quadrupled Arrow production

Trump expected to expand Iran military campaign as Tehran warns of broader retaliation

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:22:12 GMT

Sources cautioned that it remains unclear when the next phase of the operation will begin or what level of increased military activity Trump will ultimately authorize.

US House Republicans push forward on Trump funding plan for Iran war, election overhaul

BY REUTERS — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:19:38 GMT

Democrats have criticized Republicans for pushing for a $95 billion defense budget while failing to address soaring prices for gasoline, food, and other goods that voters say are their top issues.

As Jewish Republicans sour on JD Vance, many are rallying behind Marco Rubio for 2028

BY JOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:05:10 GMT

Pro-Israel criticism of Vance has grown in response to the terms of the Iran deal last month which delivered multiple concessions to the Islamic Republic.

Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers

BY JAMES GENN — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:11:33 GMT

Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth made the remarks during a change of command ceremony for the reservist 99th Division near the Gaza border.

Knesset passes bill to extend mandatory military service to 32 months to 'meet IDF's goals'

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:54:29 GMT

The passage of the bill comes amid the coalition's legislative blitz before the Knesset recesses ahead of the upcoming elections. Forty-three MKs voted in favor, with 12 against and one abstention.

Syria arrests former officer accused of overseeing production of sarin bombs

BY RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE AND THE MEDIA LINE STAFF — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:21:05 GMT

Potential charges could include murder and participation in the use of prohibited weapons, as well as war crimes or crimes against humanity if supported by evidence.

Arab leaders tell Trump that Netanyahu is an 'obstacle' to the president's Mideast plans - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:50:00 GMT

Arab diplomats familiar with the discussions said regional governments increasingly view Netanyahu as an impediment to Trump’s diplomatic ambitions in the Middle East.

US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says

BY REUTERS — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:47:27 GMT

A Thursday conference on political violence has sparked Democratic concerns that the Trump administration is politicizing counterterrorism by focusing on "far-left terror."

Iran judiciary denies Trump statement that American prisoner was freed

BY REUTERS AND GOLDIE KATZ — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:10:33 GMT

Trump announced the alleged release in a post on Truth Social, claiming that the unnamed detainee was “safely outside of Iran and in good condition.”

‘I trust President Trump’

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:37:07 GMT

Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress, Israel, explains why he believes the US president sees through Iran’s tactics – and why he trusts his judgment

IDF's Zamir meets top US comm. to promote cooperation on Lebanon, Hezbollah strategy - exclusive

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:55:43 GMT

The return of the American coordinator signals progress in attempts to deploy the Lebanese Army and expel Hezbollah from some areas in southern Lebanon.

Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence

BY RAMI SHANI — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:05:30 GMT

A rally is planned in the city for Thursday amid escalating tensions, arrests, and accusations of selective police enforcement.

US won't accept 'pragmatic' Iran leadership without real change, Huckabee tells 'Post' - interview

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:37:56 GMT

“President Trump’s been incredibly clear that he’ll stay with his commitment that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” Huckabee said. “They’re not going to be able to be a continued threat."

Azerbaijan chief rabbi asks Knesset to reconsider recognition of Armenian Genocide - exclusive

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:16:35 GMT

Rabbi Shneur Segal, Chief Rabbi of the Ashkenazi Jewish Community of Azerbaijan, sent the letter to Ofir Katz, Chairman of the Likud Faction, on Monday following the Israeli government's vote.

Conscience or convenience: What's behind Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide? -opinion

BY DR. ELINA BARDACH-YALOV — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:44:01 GMT

The moral question, however, never changed. If recognizing the Armenian tragedy is a moral imperative today, why was it not one in 2006, or in 1996?

What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer

BY SHIR PERETS AND KESHET NEEV — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:27:17 GMT

Four major bills passed during the Knesset’s final blitz, with implications for the IDF, the judiciary, state benefits and press freedom.

Israel launches major reform for wounded soldiers as PTSD cases continue to surge

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:15:22 GMT

The reform is based on the June 7 recommendations of a government committee that suggested radical changes to the handling of 50,000 emotional trauma cases of former IDF soldiers.

Haredi women, academics file petition against Israel's new gender-segregated education law

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:30:40 GMT

The petition was filed hours after the Knesset approved an amendment to the law which expressly allows the Council for Higher Education to approve separate programs for men and women.

Israel must 'open its eyes' as House votes on US-Israel aid, JCFA pres. tells 'Post' - interview

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:39:24 GMT

"It's clear that the Democratic Party has moved consequentially to the left, and that they are much more heavily influenced by people on the progressive flank," Diker told the Post.

Knesset passes into law controversial overhaul of Israel's broadcasting sector

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:35:22 GMT

Legislation passes 53-48, granting the government sweeping broadcasting powers amid warnings of harm to media freedom.

US rejects Israeli plan to move military aircraft from Ben-Gurion as parking crisis continues

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:16:46 GMT

While the Transportation Ministry announced Wednesday that a solution had been reached to relocate the US assets to other sites, American sources now say alternative solutions do not meet its needs.

Israel's Yarden Garzon: ‘I’ll make it to the WNBA, I’m sure!’

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:33:32 GMT

After starring in high school and local youth leagues in Israel, women's basketball player Yarden Garzon was recruited by colleges in the United States and chose to attend Indiana.

Zionism is a verb: Every generation must ask what it will build - opinion

BY ADAM SCOTT BELLOS — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Zionism is not merely support for the existence of the Jewish state. It is participation in the continued creation of the Jewish future.

Italy upholds sentencing for ‘barbaric’ murderers of honor killed teenager Saman Abbas

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:29 GMT

Abbas moved to northern Italy from Pakistan as a teenager, where she quickly adapted to Western culture, a shift that deeply angered her family.