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Iran targets three US ships, three oil tankers in Hormuz in retaliation for US strikes, IRGC claims

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:49:43 GMT

The Iranian Navy targeted three oil tankers traveling through the Strait of Hormuz and three US-affiliated ships in retaliation for the three oil tankers hit by the US, the IRGC claimed.

Border Policeman shot, killed in Netanya shooting, culprit suspected to be IDF soldier - report

BY MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR AND HODAYA RAN AND ALON HACHMON — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:17:15 GMT

According to police reports, it remains unclear what led the suspect, who is reportedly currently serving in the military, to open fire at police officers.

Iran coordinates with Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis for attack, Israeli intel. suggests - report

BY ANNA BARSKY — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:30:22 GMT

Israeli assessments indicate Tehran is working to coordinate its regional allies for a simultaneous assault on Israel, seeking to avoid the lack of coordination seen during the October 7 attack.

Palestinian journalist sparks controversy after referring to Hakeem Jeffries as 'AIPAC monkey'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:15:52 GMT

"He is a bought-and-paid-for AIPAC monkey," she said of the black lawmaker. "With all due respect - and I don't mean it in a racist way. He is just basically an errand boy, and we're done and tired."

'Facts matter less': Israel, Huckabee slam UK foreign secretary over Gaza medicine claims

BY IDAN KWELLER — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:13:17 GMT

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee backed the Foreign Ministry, writing: “the Brits have lost it. Their government’s Jew hatred knows no bounds and recognizes no facts.”

Israeli woman attacked overnight at Paris hotel, Foreign Ministry says

BY IDAN KWELLER AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:50:26 GMT

An Israeli woman in her 80s was attacked at a Paris hotel, with the Foreign Ministry saying its officials are maintaining contact with her and her family as the case is handled.

WATCH: CENTCOM strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attack on US ships

BY REUTERS — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:22:55 GMT

The strikes were carried out after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships, CENTCOM said.

The Kurds rose as Syria and Iraq collapsed - now, their fortunes are reversing

BY JONATHAN SPYER — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:04:23 GMT

BEHIND THE LINES: If and when the current strategy fails, the Kurds may need to be reached again. Hopefully, by the time this occurs, they will be able to take advantage of the moment in full.

JD Vance: Only US can protect Strait of Hormuz, prevent global energy crisis

BY IDAN KWELLER — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:22:21 GMT

Vance criticized European allies over Iran’s attacks on shipping and defended US efforts to keep energy markets supplied through the Strait of Hormuz.

Former NSC adviser explains why Iran could face internal upheaval within months - interview

BY 103FM — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:22:20 GMT

Former NSC chief Jacob Nagel said six to nine months of economic pressure could push Iranians back into the streets, while warning Tehran still has the ability to retaliate.

“Never let hatred define you – be proud of who you are”

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:37:37 GMT

Amid Rising campus antisemitism, 98-year-old Holocaust survivor sends message to Jewish students worldwide

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?

Netanyahu's right-wing bloc strains as Likud slides, Eisenkot surges ahead of list deadline

BY JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:15:18 GMT

Likud is sliding, Eisenkot is surging, and the right is splintering. The Deep Dive maps the frantic scramble before Israel's parties lock in their final Knesset lists next week.

Israel opens first Chamber of Commerce office in Republika Srpska, Bosnia

BY ALEX WINSTON — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:42:59 GMT

New Banja Luka office aims to expand Israeli trade, investment and technology ties • Chikli: ‘We are opening a door’

Huckabee says Israel not planning to force Palestinians out of Gaza Strip during West Bank visit

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:57:42 GMT

“I can tell you categorically there is no plan of the Israelis to displace people out of Gaza against their will," Huckabee stated during a visit to the West Bank town of Turmus Aiya.

Religious Right: Slowly but surely, Israel’s right-wing is becoming the religious bloc - opinion

BY DAN PERRY — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:56:48 GMT

The Israeli Right that formed them was largely secular, nationalist, and security-minded. The Israeli Right replacing it is increasingly religious and messianic.

Ruth Bar breaks silence on her 1993 affair with Netanyahu, his early political rise - interview

BY BEN CASPIT — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:02:42 GMT

Thirty-three years after Netanyahu’s live TV confession, Ruth Bar speaks publicly for the first time about their professional relationship and his early political instincts.

‘Jerusalem of Gold’ exhibit brings five Israeli artists to the capital’s theater

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:28:25 GMT

Jerusalem of Gold, a group exhibition featuring five Israeli artists, is open now and will be on display at the Jerusalem Theatre’s Salon Gallery until the end of September.

Egypt discovers remains of tomb, false door of ancient royal chamberlain at Saqqara necropolis

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:32:05 GMT

In front of the false door, archaeologists uncovered a complete set of alabaster funerary tools, including an offering table and disc, a purification basin, a jug, and a basin.

Cairo’s Egyptian Museum completes restoration, relocation of Ramesses II basalt stele

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:35:50 GMT

The museum’s director-general, noted that the stele was relocated and restored as part of the museum’s new display plan. It now stands between two other stelae depicting Ramses II.