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PMO appoints new Mossad chief, Trump orders Hormuz blockade after US-Iran talks fail

Vance: No deal reached after talks with Iran • CENTCOM clears underwater mines in Hormuz • Netanyahu says Israel's war with Iran 'not over yet'

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Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.
Detail view of US Vice President JD Vance motorcade is seen at the Serena Hotel shortly after his arrival on April 11, 2026 at Islamabad, Pakistan.

Vance: No deal reached after talks with Iran, Netanyahu says Iran campaign 'not over yet'

John Kerry: Netanyahu presented Iran attack plan to former presidents • Iran warns military vessels against transiting Strait of Hormuz • CENTCOM clears underwater mines in Hormuz

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An Israeli artillery unit fires towards Lebanon, amid escalation between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel, March 17, 2026.

US, Lebanon request Israel pause attacks against Hezbollah prior to talks - report

The report said the request was still under review by Netanyahu, with Lebanon earlier on Friday saying that the US would be mediating the talks.

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Israeli Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war, March 30, 2026.

IDF dropped 18,000 bombs during Iran war

These bombs were dropped as part of 1,000 waves of IAF aircraft, with CENTCOM saying that the US had struck over 13,000 targets during the war.

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Battle of succession: Will Tomer Bar be replaced as head of air force?

Current estimates indicate that the military and Defense Ministry want a new IAF chief who will be prepared for future challenges, in light of Iran's intentions to retaliate against Israel.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025ByAMIR BOHBOT
Israel Air Force chief Tomer Bar.

Tune into today's top stories: Hostages above ground in Gaza City, Ministry drug lab - September 15

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise.

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IAF eyes major overhaul of F-16s, used to strike Iran, to meet future combat needs

The decades-old F-16 "Barak" aircraft managed to strike in Iran without refueling, and added significant capacity to the Israel Air Force’s strike capability.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025ByUDI ETSION
An Israeli F-16D; illustrative.

UAE summons Israeli ambassador following airstrikes in Doha - report

Doha will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit this Sunday and Monday to discuss the Israeli attack.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
This frame grab taken from an AFPTV footage shows smoke billowing after explosions in Qatar's capital Doha on September 9, 2025.

Israeli airstrikes lead to 'broader support for Houthis,' Yemeni opposition officials say - report

The strikes allow the Houthis to garner public support against Israel, KAN quoted the source as saying.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mourners attend the funeral procession of Houthi government officials killed in an Israeli strike, in Sanaa, Yemen September 1, 2025.

Air Force mistakenly drops munitions near Israeli military post in Gaza, none injured - report

The bomb reportedly veered off its intended course because of the malfunction, which led to its explosion near the military post. 

AUGUST 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IAF fighter jet en route to strike Houthi terrorists in Yemen, May 5, 2025.

Israeli-owned vessel targeted in Red Sea, US State Dept. pauses most Palestinian visa approvals

Ex-hostage Emily Damari reacts to IDF killing former Hamas captor • Hostage families call for deal as security cabinet meet • Ben-Gvir plans to designate Gaza flotilla activists as terrorists

AUGUST 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 31, 2025.

Houthis aren't Hezbollah or Hamas, Israel must defeat them with different means - editorial

Israel has misjudged Yemen’s Houthis by treating them like Hamas or Hezbollah. They are austere, mobile, and hard to deter, demanding new tools and strategy.

AUGUST 29, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Sanaa, Yemen August 15, 2025.

IDF intercepts multiple drones coming from Yemen

Two drones from Yemen were intercepted in the span of a few hours.

AUGUST 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(Illustrative) Interception of a Houthi missile fired from Yemen towards Israel, June 10, 2025.

IDF targets senior Houthi leaders in Yemen, Iran 'ready' for nuclear talks after snapbacks launched

France, UK, Germany activate sanctions on Iran • UN votes to disband UNIFIL after 2026 • IDF opens new Gaza aid centers

AUGUST 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023.