AMICHAI STEIN

Amichai Stein is an Israeli journalist currently working as a diplomatic reporter for The Jerusalem Post and i24NEWS' Hebrew channel. From 2017-2024, he worked as a foreign affairs and diplomatic correspondent for KAN News.

The flags of Oman and Iran fly along a highway in Muscat during the visit of the Iranian president on May 27, 2025.

Hormuz agreement requires ships to coordinate with Iran while on Omani side, sources tell 'Post'

A member of the Lebanese army sits on a military vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, after the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-mediated plan, in southern Lebanon, July 26, 2026.

Israel, Lebanon, US weigh who will verify Hezbollah disarmament after negotiations in Rome

Illustrative: Black smoke rises at night after a residential block was targeted west of the Nuseirat Refugee Camp in the central Gaza Strip on July 15, 2026.

All Israeli strikes in Gaza to require IDF chief Zamir's approval as military tightens policies


Iran vies for expanded control over Strait of Hormuz in possible deal with Oman

This agreement would also give Iran control over areas that were international waters before the war, officials told the New York Times on Monday. 

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

Iran attacks US base in Kuwait, vessel hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom Maritime and Trade Operations (UKMTO) center said in a post on X/Twitter that a cargo vessel had been hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman.

Smoke billows near the oil facility in Mangaf, Kuwait, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video.

'Bringing the full arsenal': Trump admin. to launch antisemitism campaign in 15 cities - interview

Task force chairman Leo Terrell said federal officials would expose local failures, inform Jewish communities of their rights and consider legal action.

DOJ chief Leo Terrell speaks at a conference in the summer of 2026 as he prepares to launch a nationwide campaign to combat antisemitism.

BoP chief met with Netanyahu, requested end of strikes on Hamas, sources tell 'Post'

The board clarified that the IDF’s withdrawal from Gaza will only take place once all weapons and military infrastructure in Gaza are decommissioned.

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli airstrike that targeted a house belonging to the al-Qalqili family in al-Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on July 30, 2026.

Israel raises alert, estimates Trump close to order new attacks on Iran, officials tell 'Post'

Israeli officials warn renewed US strikes on Iran could trigger attacks on Israel, as embassies urge citizens to consider leaving amid rising tensions.

A screengrab from a video released by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which accompanied a press release describing the operation dubbed "Epic Fury", an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a flight deck crew member signaling an F‑35 jet on an aircraft carrier

Bishara Bahbah says Hamas proposes 10 year ceasefire and disarmament - interview

In an interview, prominent Palestinian-American scholar and former mediator in the hostage deal talks, Dr. Bishara Bahbah, described what he characterized as Hamas's most far-reaching proposal.

Palestinian-American businessman Bishara Bahbah, who helped secure the release of former hostage Edan Alexander.

Two-week ceasefire intended to allow Hamas disarmament, launch peace deal, sources tell 'Post'

There is currently a two-week ceasefire to finalize the details of the process. However, if Hamas does not begin the process, this will be considered a violation of and an end to the ceasefire. 

Israeli forces from the Kfir Brigade operate along the Yellow Line near Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, December 2025

Sources to 'Post': Israel rejects Hamas disarmament plan, no IDF pullout until Gaza demilitarized

There will be no Israeli withdrawal from the Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed and the Gaza Strip is demilitarized, the source emphasized. 

IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.

Latest US strikes on Iran roughly twice the size of previous bombardment, source tells 'Post'

Several locations in southern Iran were targeted by US forces, with explosions heard in the cities of Bushehr, Abu Musa, Kish Island, Ahwaz, and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media Press TV reported.

An explosion at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on July 20, 2026.

Israel will respond to Hezbollah striking of IDF bulldozer by drone, source tells 'Post'

In Haddatha in the Nabatiya area, troops destroyed an underground route that served as a Hezbollah command center, the IDF announced.

IDF Engineering Corps moving an IDF Caterpillar D-9 armored bulldozer, in the northern Golan Heights.