The Jerusalem Post Archive

12 June 2026
US sentences former Taliban commander to 42 years in prison for terrorism, taking hostages

The charges are based on his role as a Taliban commander in Afghanistan, leading attacks against US serviceman and allies, and taking hostages between 2007 and 2009.

Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says

Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, known as Princess Pa, entered a coma in December 2022 due to a heart condition.

US military was prepared, hours away from strike on Iran when Trump canceled attack - report

The officials claimed that the military had been “even more surprised by Trump’s post canceling the strikes than they were by his comments about big strikes coming tonight and taking Kharg Island.”

Kanye West concert in Prague scrapped as venue owner terminates contract - report

Additional concerts, including ones planned for Poland, Italy, and other countries, have also been canceled in the recent past.

Families of Mexico's near-135,000 missing persons protest as World Cup kicks off

Hector Aguila, 59, who organizes Jalisco-based searchers' group Luz de Esperanza (Light of Hope), has been looking for his son since 2023.

South Asian, Gulf leaders raced to stop Trump striking Iran, presented him with deal - report

On Thursday night, Trump held a virtual tele-rally for Burt Jones, saying, "I don't know if you heard, but we ended the war with Iran today, and they agreed they will never have a nuclear weapon."

China confirms arrest of US citizen suspected of spying

A ministry spokesperson told a regular news conference when asked about a New York Times report that Min Zin had disappeared in Kunming in southwest China last week.

Israeli, Palestinian civil society meet in France as two-state solution dims

The meeting, attended by foreign ministers and senior officials from dozens of countries, marks one year since the UN-backed New York Declaration, which set out a roadmap toward Palestinian statehood

UN says Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules in Afghanistan

"The arrests have heightened fear and apprehension among women and girls across Afghanistan," UN Women said, adding that many of the women had since been released.

Hamburg airport terminal evacuated after security incident

"Flights are currently unable to depart, but arrivals are proceeding as scheduled. Please contact your airline," the airport said on its website.

David Hockney, one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, dies at 88

"Strong shadows meant a lot of sun," the painter recalled to BBC television in 2009. "So I thought, well, wherever that is, it's always sunny."

Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say

Adam Castillo, a former head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar who is based in Yangon where he runs a security firm, was stopped at an airport after traveling to the country.

Two Ebola-related deaths confirmed in eastern Congo displacement camp - UN refugee agency

The two victims were internally displaced people living in the Kpangba camp, which hosts 30,000 refugees, UNHCR said in the report published on Thursday.

Thai police arrest two Israeli citizens on suspicion of business and real estate crimes

Thai authorities are continuing their efforts to thwart the takeover of real estate and businesses by foreigners, with an emphasis on Israelis.

US-Iran deal to include dismantling of Iranian nuclear program, US official says

The drafted text of the deal, which Pakistani Prime Minister Shagbaz Sharif announced had been agreed upon earlier on Friday, also outlines the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Groundbreaking in utero surgery performed for first time by Israeli doctors in Petah Tikva

The operation was led by Dr. Yuval Gielchinsky, Director of the Fetal Medicine Center at Clalit-Beilinson, alongside Dr. Kinneret Tenenbaum, Head of the Twin Pregnancy Clinic.

Annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade to take place as normal, despite security concerns

Israel Police announced that over 1,000 police officers, undercover and Border Police officers, and volunteers will be deployed throughout the event to ensure the safety of all participants.

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

Discover how to match your child, teenager with the right Jerusalem summer camp for a fun, safe, and enriching summer experience.

Jerusalem highlights: June 12-18

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Grapevine, June 12, 2026: Israel is losing brownie points

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

The war inside Israel's reserve families: 'To him, defending the border protects our family'

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Nearly three years after Yitzy Friedman received a call-up notice for the reserves on October 7, his wife, Roni, is still wrestling with the cost of her husband’s decision to serve.

Why Israel stopped when Trump said stop: Understanding the 12-hour Iran war

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: A startup’s relationship with Google and North Korea’s path to the nuclear bomb offers unexpected insights into this week’s 12-hour war with Iran.

Gazan doctor accused of Hamas affiliation held without charge in Israel appears before High Court

The media were briefly allowed into the courtroom before being ushered out as proceedings got underway.

Loggerhead turtle rescued off the coast of Haifa after sea pollution, fishing line caused injury

"Halil, the sea turtle that was rescued off the coast of Haifa, reminds us all of how beautiful, exciting, and vulnerable the nature around us is," said Haifa's Mayor, Yona Yahav.

Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll

This is Likud’s lowest figure since August 2025, when it received 21 seats in a Maariv poll. However, the coalition bloc maintained its strength from last week at 50 seats.

High school student's killer accepts plea deal, sentenced to 25 years in prison

The defense emphasized that Khlo was not accused of shooting or driving the vehicle, as the prosecution was unable to determine who involved had shot and killed the student.

Missile fragments hit Carmel, damaging unique white lily preservation plot - interview

“We still don’t know how many bulbs were destroyed. It could be hundreds, it could be thousands. Only in months or even years will we know the full extent of the damage.”

'How all of Israel needs to look': Tel Aviv mayor kicks off annual Pride Parade

As the event began, police announced that they had averted a planned attack against the LGBT community, arresting a 37-year-old suspect in Haifa.

MK Gotliv denies claims that Likud will cancel primaries, defends 'Bild' leak affair

Gotliv was unimpressed by Amit Segal’s report on Netanyahu’s intention to cancel the Likud primaries, saying that he was "diminishing the leadership strength of the Prime Minister."

Israel releases Hamas co-founder, father of 'Green Prince,' after more than two years of detention

Yousef is a senior leader of Hamas in the West Bank, having co-founded the group in 1987 along with Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and other Palestinian members of the Muslim Brotherhood.

IDF strikes over 300 Hezbollah sites, kills five Gaza terrorists, captures 50 suspects in West Bank

In addition, the IDF operated to combat smuggling along Israel's eastern and western borders.

Demonstrators denied entry to Tel Aviv Pride Parade over anti-Ben-Gvir shirt, protest signs

A released video from the parade shows a woman wearing a pride-themed shirt reading "FCK BNGVR" and arguing with police officers.

IDF kills two Palestinian Islamic Jihad commanders, one Hamas commander in precision strikes

The terrorists, identified as Qasslam Hassan Saleh, Sami Jamil Abu Dalal, and Ubay Mamoun Saleh Farwana, were planning attacks against IDF troops.

IDF announces killing of 10 Hezbollah field commanders, successors

Among the terrorists killed was the commander of Hezbollah’s Nasser Unit, Hajj Salameh. Less than two months after his killing, two of his successors, Mahdi Bazzi and Ashraf Salloum, were killed.

JD Vance's Jewish chief of staff and confidant to leave role shortly

Reses, who’s been in his role since Vance and President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, is perhaps the closest Jewish official in Vance’s orbit.

Trump, allies working on plan to void his impeachments - report

US President Donald Trump was impeached twice by the US House of Representatives during his first term, the first for alleged abuse of power and the second over the January 6 US Capitol riots.

Tokyo drift: Black bear that sent Japanese city into lockdown, sparked multi-day search, captured

The adult bear, which was estimated to weigh about 100 kg, was eventually shot with a tranquilizer gun, loaded onto a cage on a truck, and driven away. It is unclear what the city will do with it.

A year ago, Israel shifted from intentions to capabilities in Operation Rising Lion - opinion

On June 13, 2025, Israel returned to one of the most important principles of its security doctrine: never to entrust its existence to an enemy’s intentions.

FIFA World Cup 2026: The beautiful game in an unbeautiful world - opinion

The world is not beautiful at the moment. But the 'beautiful game' still has the capacity to gather people, distract people, delight people, and occasionally inspire people.

My Word: War, goals, and the World Cup - opinion

Here’s praying that it is football strikes and goals, rather than rocket strikes and hits, that make the local and world news headlines this summer.

The ups and downs that really matter: Why Israel, the US are not fighting the same war - opinion

Militarily, these were masterpieces of intelligence and kinetic execution. Strategically, however, they have exposed a profound, almost catastrophic misunderstanding of our adversary. 

Amid conflict, Israel’s children find joy in music, sport and study - opinion

War has disrupted routines, but Israeli children across Israel continue to shine in music, sport and education with resilience.

No, Urich - English is not the definition of leadership in Israel - opinion

Eisenkot and Netanyahu. Two Israelis. Two very different life stories. Both accomplished and both deserving of respect. But out of the two of them, it is obvious who speaks English fluently.

Middle Israel: Roman Gofman's Mossad successes will be measured by Barnea's failures - opinion

After targeting Iranian nukes and missiles, the spy agency should now focus on dethroning the mullahs and confronting the "Anti-Zionist International."

By passing Torah Study law, Israel risks turning holiness into a bargaining chip - editorial

A government that truly cared about Torah would not use it to divide soldiers from students, mourners from politicians, and Jews from one another.

Editor's Notes: High Court ruling on women in tanks deepens religious divide in IDF - comment

Women who made history in tanks on Oct. 7 fought in all-female crews. Both camps in the Armored Corps dispute should be claiming that morning as a victory. Instead, both pretend it never happened.

Hasbara explains, but Zionism must sell - opinion

The problem may not be that the world lacks information about the Jews, but rather that the Jewish world has forgotten to inspire loyalty, admiration, participation, and belief.

Jewish schoolgirls get lost in NY creek tunnel, online abuse follows

The girls, students from the Toras Emachu school in Monsey, New York, had been visiting Nyack Memorial Park on a school trip.

UK Jewish leaders want answers after Muslim Police group say Zionism 'a form of anti-Muslim hatred'

The 39-page paper titled “From Past Prejudices to Present Policies: Confronting anti-Muslim hatred and Promoting Human Rights,” was written by NAMP’s then-vice president, Khaldoun Kabbani.

Blaze destroys Jewish-owned business in North West London, cause unknown

The London Fire Brigade said 25 fire engines and around 150 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze on Oxgate Lane, Brent, which is not far from Golders Green.

The mirage of an 'Islamic NATO': The Muslim world’s military unity is a political myth - opinion

The Muslim is moving toward a more fragmented, interest-driven and multipolar order in which national calculations consistently override religious solidarity

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

The tournament is being staged across three different countries, Canada, the US, and Mexico - a first in World Cup history, meaning teams and fans will have to travel extensively between host cities.

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say

The first flight to the Central African Republic is expected to take about 20 people, including two women facing the risk of torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran.

Iran-born engineer wins bail ahead of US trial tied to deadly drone strike

Mahdi Sadeghi, a dual US-Iranian citizen, was charged with conspiracy to illegally procure technology used in a navigation system for Iran's military drones.

US's Wednesday strikes on Iran damaged drinking water facility near Strait of Hormuz - report

Iranian media posted images showing a damaged reservoir that provided drinking water to around 20,000 people, alongside images of fragments appearing to belong to a US-made bomb.

UAE denies release of Iran funds as Pakistani PM confirms text of US-Iran deal agreed upon

US forces said to have been just hours away from striking Iran • Trump says Iran deal 'approved by all' • US ground mission to capture Iran's uranium paused by Trump - CNN

Trump claims Tehran leaked false details about terms of potential US-Iran deal

Earlier on Friday, Iranian state media site Mehr claimed that a full ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran will include an end to fighting in Lebanon.

Hezbollah confident any US-Iran deal will include Lebanon, politician says

Hezbollah, a terrorist group founded by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 1982, entered the regional conflict in support of Tehran on March 2.

Final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed upon, Pakistani PM announces

"Peace has never been this close as it is now," Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on a Friday post on X/Twitter.

UAE denies reports it will unlock billions of dollars for Iran

Two sources said the UAE had agreed to release $10 billion to Iran, although it is unclear whether the funds belonged to the UAE or were from long-blocked Iranian accounts.

No nuclear talks without implementation of interim deal, Iran's Araghchi says

Araghchi added that the Strait of Hormuz would not return to the pre-war era, with Iran and Oman maintaining sole sovereignty over the critical waterway.

Your Investments: Tips to prevent ‘lifestyle creep’

Bob Uecker said, "I think my top salary was maybe in 1966. I made $17,000, and 11 of that came from selling other players' equipment."

Your Taxes: How Trump's anti-slavery tax proposal could impact Israeli exporters

While most countries ban slavery, they seemingly don’t ban imports from other countries where slavery may exist. Such imports allegedly lead to unfair exports to the US.

Parashat Korah: The story of the almond – and of diligence

When Korach questions Moses’ authority, a simple staff becomes a powerful symbol of divine choice and enduring leadership.

Parashat Korah: Misreading intentions

Korah's rebellion shows how mistrust and competing narratives destroy dialogue, as reflected today in Israel’s haredi draft divide.

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