Four IDF soldiers killed, five wounded in Lebanon, as US-Iran talks 'threatened' by Lebanon's war

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IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, published May 24, 2026.
The Liberia-flagged tanker ‘Shenlong Suezmax,’ loaded with Saudi Arabian crude, arrives at a port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid supply disruptions, in Mumbai, India, March 12.
Hezbollah terrorists march in the funeral of senior terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai, others killed in IDF airstrike, in Beirut, November 24, 2025; illustrative.

IDF strikes 80 Hezbollah targets, kills dozens of terrorists following ceasefire violations

Nasrallah did not spend his days in underground bunkers, IAF 'Nahalat Binyamin' colonel reveals

An image of the group's late leader Hassan Nasrallah hangs from a building as people watch atop near the site where Nasrallah was killed, before the first anniversary of his assassination in an airstrike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, September 26, 2025.
Lieutenant Colonel Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, from Beit Hashita, commander of the 52nd Battalion, 'Iron Footsteps' (401) formation, fell in battle in southern Lebanon, aged 32 when he fell

Four IDF soldiers killed while fighting in southern Lebanon, military announces

Lt. Col. Dor Ben Simhon commander of the 52nd Battalion of the 401st Brigade

Liberman, Smotrich demand strikes on Beirut after four IDF soldiers killed by Hezbollah drones

ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British bar association after sexual misconduct allegations

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks during a press conference, during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump

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 Palestinians react as an Israeli military vehicle burns after it was hit by Palestinian gunmen who infiltrated areas of southern Israel, at the Israeli side of Israel-Gaza border, October 7, 2023.

Secret Hamas records given to 'Post' expose covert deception plan behind Oct. 7

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US Vice President JD Vance holds a joint press conference with Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (not pictured), in Yerevan, Armenia, February 9, 2026.

Friday talks between US, Iran will not take place, Swiss Foreign Ministry confirms

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 18, 2026

'Can't kill your way out of every problem': JD Vance spars with Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over Iran deal

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Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

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Parashat Hukat: A life of meaning

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Asia-Pacific Summit, taking place in Sydney

Former Gaza hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual assault in Hamas captivity

Guy Gilboa-Dalal speaks to First Lady Michal Herzog on his experiences with sexual assault during Hamas captivity, June 18, 2026.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters block traffic, set fire on road near Jerusalem's Shabbat Square

Likud Legal Advisor Avi Halevy announces immediate resignation in letter to Netanyahu

Attorney Avi Halevy, the Likud party's chief legal adviser arrives to a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on whether a lawmaker facing criminal indictment can be tapped to form a coalition, December 31, 2019.

Bennett calls to establish constitution, lays out new political vision for Israel

Former prime minsiter Naftali Bennett speaks on plan for Israel at Jewish International Connection Israel (JIC) event in Jerusalem for English speakers, Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Diplomatic agreements may lead to Israel-Iran escalation, former Navy commander warns

NEWLY ELECTED Makerfield MP Andy Burnham of Britain's Labour Party greets a supporter following his victory in the Makerfield by-election, triggered by the resignation of Labour MP John Simons, at the The Edge Wigan in Wigan, Britain, June 19, 2026.

Andy Burnham's election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer

JEWS PROTEST against the nuclear deal reached with Iran before US Vice President Joe Biden meets with Jewish community leaders at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center on September 3, 2015, in Davie, Florida.

Jewish groups push back against Trump’s Iran deal, more quietly than in 2015

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2016.

Mojtaba Khamenei: Trump pushed for MoU 'out of desperation,' Iran will not submit to US demands

A general view of the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, US, June 18, 2026.

Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge

Trump labor rights nominee rejects antisemitism accusations over college cartoon

 US Senate floor

Major AI models reproduce centuries-old antisemitic stereotypes, Israeli study finds

Former antisemitic activist Lucas Gage explains to Jewish podcast why he left the movement

 Visitors seen standing next to a display of swastika banners at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on April 26, 2022, ahead of Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day.

‘Stupid k***’: Jewish student strangled, assaulted at Colorado school, ADL alleges

 An Israeli flag is placed near police tape, after an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado, US June 1, 2025.

Germany recorded 8,725 antisemitic incidents in 2025, independent watchdog says

Vance: Israel should not attack its only powerful ally left, must abide by peace in Lebanon

US Vice President JD Vance holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., June 18, 2026.

Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon until security restored, Netanyahu vows

US issues new sanctions against Lebanese officials, companies aligned with Hezbollah

A satellite imagery taken on February 1, 2026, shows a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Isfahan nuclear site, Iran.

Iran to invite UN, US nuclear inspectors to enriched material sites

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Terrorists from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.

Hamas doesn’t call the shots in Gaza anymore, source tells 'Post'

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IDF withdrawal from Lebanon would be a failure, must hold strategic points in north, Chikli says

Amichai Chikli, Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism attends a conference organized by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025.

How does Donald Trump's MoU with Iran compare to Obama's 2015 nuclear deal?

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INTERVIEW

Europe does not view Israel as an apartheid state, EU envoy tells ‘Post’

The 'Post's' Amichai Stein with EU Ambassador to Israel Michael Mann on June 18, 2026.
INTERVIEW

Yoaz Hendel: Reservists Party expected to join political alliance ahead of elections

YOAZ HENDEL, head of the Reservists’ Party and former minister, holds a press conference in Petah Tikva, May 10, 2026.
ANALYSIS

Khamenei’s post-war Iran: What comes next for the regime's Supreme Leader?

Israel expects to find Hezbollah drone solution in upcoming weeks, IAI CEO announces

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.

Physical AI is rewriting the rules of war, Israel can’t afford to miss it

OPINION

US Air Force awards production contracts to Anduril for drone wingmen

Ondas's systems of systems

Israeli defense firms walled off in Paris as Ondas unveils autonomous warfare push

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

As US F-35 stealth fighters are struggling, do Israel's remain combat-ready?

Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war costs, other bills

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 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

Trump: I'll likely support Netanyahu in next election, but need to see who is running

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention

The badge of a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is seen at the airport in El Paso, Texas, US, May 10, 2023.

Mangione, accused CEO killer, withdraws mental health defense plans for now

Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence suppression hearing at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City, US, May 18, 2026.

Canada makes history, routs Qatar for first World Cup victory

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - Fans gather in Vancouver - Vancouver, Canada - June 18, 2026 Canada fans react as they watch the match at the fanzone at the Canada Soccer House at The Shipyards.

Five Lessons from a TAU Liberal Arts Alumna

“Both TAU and Tel Aviv encourage you to be direct in your communication, be outgoing, take initiative, find your own path, and go after it.”

David Hofstedter and his family foundation: From Toronto real estate to global Jewish learning

Dovid “David” Hofstedter with Mark Walker at the U.S. State Department in Washington, during the presentation of a report on antisemitism and religious freedom.

Israel against the current

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Bennett forms AI advisory committee in bid to boost Israel's national tech policy

Former Israeli Prime Minister and head of newly merged 'Together' party, Naftali Bennet speaks at a press conference at the Israeli parliament on May 20, 2026 in Jerusalem.

Iran will be allowed to sell oil immediately under Trump's new MoU

REPORT

Former Austrian chancellor Kurz's Dream hits $3b. valuation in AI funding round

Dream co-founders Shalev Hulio and Sebastian Kurz

At G7 Summit, world leaders tackle reliance on China for critical minerals

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a tea ceremony with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

Yum strikes two deals to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in tale of diverging fortunes

Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says

AFGHAN CHILDREN sit on a concrete bench at a hilltop, amid telecom shutdown across the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 30, 2025.

FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds

Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face

THE SUN sets on the horizon of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of La Jolla during a heat wave during sunset on September 8, 2024 in San Diego, California.

Pacific officially enters El Niño, hot weather pattern may be 'very strong,' US organization warns

The International Space Station (ISS), (Top-L) transits the sun as seen from Shuwaikh industrial district in Kuwait City on June 14, 2026.

El Niño forming in Pacific could become the strongest in 70 years, threatening food supplies

Health Ministry failed to test baby food after toddlers hospitalized in May, police say

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Police outside of the Zol Bagadol supermarket in Jerusalem on June 17, 2026, as law enforcement investigates multiple incidents of children being hospitalized after eating tainted fruit puree.

German nun awarded order of merit after decades of caring for leprosy patients in Pakistan

Baby puree scare: Police examine possible terror angle after sedatives hospitalize four infants

Israel to build new NIS 1.1 billion rehabilitation hospital in Tel Aviv

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Understanding your autism even when the journey begins later in life

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Chana Koenig's boutique chocolate journey from New York to Israel

Outside her shop, with her parents.

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

Dr. Katya Mandoki: Caressing the land by every step

Dr. Katya Mandoki
OPINION

If Israel wants mass aliyah, it must end its bureaucratic gatekeeping

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.
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Midtown Jerusalem

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The Luria project by Tzarfati Shimon in Arnona, Jerusalem.

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Prime Jerusalem lets Jews worldwide own a luxury home in the heart of Jerusalem.

Prime Jerusalem – the next home for the Jews of the world in the capital

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Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog

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Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

MDA Heroes   

 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

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MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days

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(ILLUSTRATIVE) AN IDF soldier aiming out of a window in southern Lebanon.

IDF soldier killed in Hezbollah IED explosion, Iran-US deal tensions continue

US-Iran deal could be 'worst ever,' Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst warns

Iran keeps striking ships in Strait of Hormuz as deal signing looms

US Politics   

A storefront for the Osage County Republican party is seen on June 03, 2026 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Osage County, located within the Osage Reservation, is a Republican-leaning county where local politics are influenced by both county government and the Osage Nation.

Trump-backed pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, who says Antichrist will be Jewish, drops from GOP race

Democratic socialist whose Israel criticism ignited Jewish concern leads DC mayoral primary vote

Ambassador Huckabee defies Trump, claims US would not exist without Israel

Diaspora   

JEWS PROTEST against the nuclear deal reached with Iran before US Vice President Joe Biden meets with Jewish community leaders at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center on September 3, 2015, in Davie, Florida.

Jewish groups push back against Trump’s Iran deal, more quietly than in 2015

Israeli woman sues New Jersey rabbi for sexual assault, defamation

UK Israeli real estate fair organizers apologize after West Bank properties surface despite denials

Judaism   

‘MESIRUT NEFESH’: Willingness to give up comfort, time, money, and personal interests for a greater value.

Parashat Hukat: A life of meaning

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

'Joseph Albo': A sweeping map of Jewish belief

Christian World   

A GREEK Orthodox priest holds up a bible during the Holy Friday service at the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St George in Coptic Cairo on May 3, 2024.

Christian converts still face discrimination, arrests in Egypt, US State Dept. confirms

Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp

Bipartisan lawmakers, faith leaders gather on Capitol Hill for Jerusalem Day celebration

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Sheet-pan gnocchi and veggies.

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Ototo Asian experience: Fantastic sushi in Rehovot

Wine Talk: Make me a match

Archaeology   

Three artifacts returned by American family to Eygpt, June 18, 2026.

US family returns four artifacts to Egypt, including statue head thought to depict female pharoah

Remains of medieval European Queen Elisenda, 24 others unearthed in Barcelona

Two Roman-era statues unearthed during infrastructure dig for Israel Railways near Haifa

Science   

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

Asteroid the size of 38 Lubavitcher Rebbes to pass Earth on Chabad head's yahrzeit - NASA

AI meets biology: How cellular intelligence is redefining stem cell therapy

Culture   

‘LEGENDS’ IS a series based on a true story about British customs inspectors in the 1990s who infiltrate the drug trade.

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Taiwan Film Week brings the island’s stories, culture to Jerusalem

How to find the perfect summer camp in Jerusalem for your kids and teens

History   

Nurses stand with victims of the Bialystok pogrom in June 1906.

On this day: Russian Tsarist forces start Bialystok Pogrom, killing at least 70 Jews

This month in Jewish history: Nobel and Noble

Could you hold a lost piece of Western Wall history? Jerusalem museum seeks rare photos

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A woman cleans a glass cabinet with a baby Jesus statue dressed in a version of the national soccer team jersey at a church in Mexico City June 12, 2014. Catholic soccer fans pray before the statue, which believers say has granted miracles in the past.

Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win NBA

Social media-famous Border Collie allegedly eaten after being stolen in China

Consumerism   

L’Oréal Israel launched a first-of-its-kind local campaign on Tuesday to promote refillable beauty products, marking International Refill Day on June 16 with discounts, retail partnerships, and pop-up complexes in Tel Aviv and Haifa.

L’Oréal Israel launches refill campaign with Super-Pharm for International Refill Day

Yeruham to build NIS 6m lion-themed public playground

Max Brenner launches: A sweet gift collection for education teams at the end of the school year

Prof. Eduard Yakubov, president of the Holon Institute of Technology

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Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

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