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Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
Iran and the US renewed negotiations earlier this month to tackle their decades-long dispute over Tehran's nuclear program and avert a new military confrontation.
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
FM Sa'ar to represent Israel at Trump's Washington Board of Peace summit
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.
Trump adds plaques criticizing Biden, Obama on White House ‘Walk of Fame’
One plaque refers to "Barack Hussein Obama," the first Black US president, and describes the two-term president as "one of the most divisive political figures in American history."
