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Pervasive antisemitism present in US college classrooms, curricula, faculty, ADL finds

BY ALEX CARSON — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:01:43 GMT

"Universities cannot claim to be addressing antisemitism seriously if they ignore what happens behind the classroom door and inside faculty governance," said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.

Likud court approves Netanyahu's reserved Knesset slot for Haim Katz after freezing vote

BY KESHET NEEV AND SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:56:18 GMT

The interim order was issued during Tuesday’s Likud Secretariat vote because Haim Katz had already registered for the August 17 primaries and begun campaigning.

US may model Iran uranium extraction on recent Syrian nuclear operation, Israeli officials assess

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:01 GMT

Israeli defense officials believe that, despite the slim chances, the White House is seeking to signal to Israel that a similar model could be applied in Iran, subject to an agreement with Tehran.

West Bank employment rebounds after Oct. 7 drop, but wages, protection remain weak, PCBS data shows

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:46:26 GMT

The majority of Palestinians, 680,000, were employed in the local market, an increase of around 27,000 workers from the first quarter.

Iran refined drone, missile attacks to overwhelm air defenses as US ran low on Patriots - report

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:28:02 GMT

The IRGC used missiles that could suddenly change course, forcing the US to use scarce interceptor missiles, according to the reports.

Russia 'monitoring' as historian critical of Zionism vanishes upon landing in Israel

BY CORINNE BAUM — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:29:20 GMT

Russian journalist and former State Duma representative Daria Mitina claimed Artyom Kirpichenok was being held by the Shin Bet.

Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance

BY CORINNE BAUM — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:11:04 GMT

Ukraine agreed to not target non-Russian ships, so long as they were not sanctioned by Ukraine or carrying any Russian cargo.

Ex-spy chief Cohen says Mossad ‘toured’ Fordow many times, bombing was ‘fulfillment of all dreams'

BY ELI ASHKENAZI — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:40:36 GMT

It remains unclear whether Cohen was referring to agents physically present within the facility or to a form of remote monitoring.

Gazans steal pipes from Yellow Line, IDF reacts too slowly

BY JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:53:36 GMT

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Why isn’t Iran attacking Israel? - opinion

BY MIKE EVANS — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:55:42 GMT

Ultimately, the Islamic Nazi regime can be defeated. And when it is, the Persian people will rise up like lions to take back their country.

Killing Iran’s commanders did not kill the system that produced them - opinion

BY ERFAN FARD — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:40:47 GMT

Decapitating a military leadership can create disruption. But Iran’s latest appointments suggest the regime’s institutions - and the strategic thinking behind them - remain firmly in place.

Meridian Holdings Q2 2026: What happens when the bettors win, but the company still grows?

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH MERIDIAN HOLDINGS — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:04:16 GMT

Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN) reported 16% revenue growth, a second consecutive profitable quarter, showing why diversification, technology & Meridian x UFC matter beyond the headline numbers

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?

IDF identifies remains of soldier killed in Cyprus, buried as unknown in Haifa since 1948

BY JAMES GENN — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:57:07 GMT

Shlomo Haimson was killed by guards at the detention camp in Cyprus during an escape attempt in September 1948.

Petition seeks to block yeshiva project for foreign students on east Jerusalem public land

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:14:34 GMT

The petitioners also asked the court, sitting as an Administrative Affairs Court, to freeze the plan while it considers their challenge.

Palestinian suspects steal pipes near Yellow Line in Gaza, IDF responds too slowly to apprehend

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:06:35 GMT

An investigation conducted in the field described the incident as "not good," as concerns were raised over Hamas potentially testing the alertness of IDF troops.

Israeli man indicted for throwing bricks at media offices, threatening 'someone will die'

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:50:17 GMT

According to the indictment, Avraham Hadi, 44, threw bricks at the entrance doors of the Channel 12 and Haaretz headquarters, as well as a Justice Ministry building.

Settler extremists clash with IDF after outpost evacuation, lay siege to West Bank village

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:41:41 GMT

Extremists appear to be dismantling fences, blocking roads, and besieging the area near Kusra, in footage seen by The Jerusalem Post.

Progressive Democrat Peggy Flanagan defeats AIPAC-backed Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary

BY REUTERS AND JOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:07:52 GMT

Meanwhile, Minnesota Republicans chose State Representative Lisa Demuth as nominee for governor over former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. to face off against Amy Klobuchar in November.

Pro-Palestinian democratic socialist Francesca Hong loses Wisconsin governor primary race

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:30:42 GMT

Hong’s record on Israel and antisemitism has been of concern to Wisconsin Jews

Trump confirms Secret Service snuck him off Air Force One due to Iran threat, 'I do what they say'

BY IDAN KWELLER AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:23:25 GMT

Meanwhile, The New York Times reported that intelligence authorities uncovered an Iranian plot to launch a shoulder-fired missile at AF1, including having located where Trump was staying in Turkey.

Israel warned US about Iran's plans to kill Trump on Air Force One, aided his escape - report

BY IDAN KWELLER — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:38:51 GMT

According to the report, following the threat, Trump initially boarded, in full view of the media, an aircraft that had previously served as Air Force One.