Washington
Araghchi, IAEA chief talk uranium enrichment as Rubio says making deal with US will be 'difficult'
Making a deal with Iran will be difficult, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a visit to Budapest.
Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
Moving suspected ISIS prisoners to Iraq shows Washington doesn’t fully trust Damascus, expert says
To Jeff Bezos: A legacy Washington paper must include the Middle East - opinion
Pentagon audit finds US lost track of many sensitive weapons sent to Israel after Oct. 7
Audit found that from November 2024, the Pentagon maintained records for only 44%, down from 69% before the war began.
Netanyahu in Washington, Starmer fumbles again - December 29, 2025
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Netanyahu should fight ruthlessly for his agenda in Trump meeting - editorial
Netanyahu needs to ensure that the hostage deal is finished in full, enforce the terms already signed, and lock in US-Israel alignment on Iran. Anything else would be merely a delay.
Hezbollah chief Qassem denounces Beirut's inaction following alleged kidnapping of Ahmad Shukr
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem accused Lebanon of inaction over the reported kidnapping of former officer Ahmad Shukr and reiterated Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm.
How independent should Israel be of US weapons support as sides dive into MOU? - analysis
From the start, senior Israeli defense officials told The Jerusalem Post Israel was incapable of producing its own fighter jets, such as the F-35.
Gulf turns to Israel for security as Washington pivots inwards - opinion
The Gulf states must decide who protects their security interests as the US steps back.
Israeli, American strategies on Iran diverge as timelines shrink, and risks grow - analysis
Geography, military exposure, and political constraints push Jerusalem and Washington to assess the same intelligence through very different clocks.
IDF chief Eyal Zamir tries to wear down Israel Katz on next Navy chief pick
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged the defense minister to swiftly approve his nominee for navy chief, escalating a months long dispute over senior appointments.
Legitimizing Syria’s jihadists threatens Israel and the West - opinion
The US policy toward Syria’s jihadists treats them as partners, and history shows that mistake leads to more conflict.
‘Making Kiss-story’: DC’s lovebirds break record for most couples kissing under mistletoe
The record-breaking kiss took place at 5 p.m., when the couples simultaneously kissed for five seconds underneath the National Mistletoe.
