IDF strikes Gaza hospitals in bid to assassinate Hamas leader, Trump in Saudi Arabia

May 14, 1:30 AM

Three rockets fired from Gaza to Sderot, Ashkelon, intercepted by IDF

The IDF struck Khan Yunis hospitals twice on Tuesday prior to the sirens.

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A Hamas terrorist in the Gaza Strip. February 4, 2025.

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May 14, 1:00 AM

Trump in Saudi Arabia signalling to Israel its time to turn page on Syria - analysis

Israel moving away from airstrikes and back into the game of diplomacy could help smooth the way for the Accords to grow.

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

US President Donald Trump attends the Saudi-US Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.

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May 14, 1:00 AM

Trump hopes for Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords and stability in region

Trump's many for the middle east. Aside from Riyadh possibly joining Abraham accords, he hopes for a better deal with Iran and stability for the new Syrian government with all sanctions removed

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025

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May 14, 12:06 AM

Mohammed Sinwar's assassination could 'ease efforts' to reach hostage deal, source tells 'Post'

The assassination attempt occurred as the Israeli delegation for hostage and ceasefire talks arrived in Qatar on Tuesday evening.

ByAMICHAI STEIN

Palestinians inspect the damage, after the European Hospital was partially damaged in Israeli airstrikes, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 13, 2025.

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May 14, 12:05 AM

'War raging above their heads': Yael Alexander speaks of Edan's captivity

"The most terrifying sound of all — the one Edan feared most — was the sound of the war raging above their heads," she said.

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Yael Alexander speaks at Ichilov Hospital, May 13, 2025.

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May 13, 9:05 PM

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Beaufort Ridge, Hula areas in southern Lebanon

The IDF stated that the reestablishment of the site and activities conducted there constituted a violation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. 

May 13, 3:32 PM

In photos: Steve Witkoff, Adam Boehler arrive at Hostages Square Tel Aviv.

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff meets with hostage families, Israelis, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, May 13, 2025.

(photo credit: Chen G. Schimmel/The Jerusalem Post)

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May 13, 3:07 PM

Witkoff to 'Post': Netanyahu, Qatar did 'exceptional' job returning Edan Alexander - exclusive

US Middle East Steve Witkoff told the Jerusalem Post that he hopes the deal that freed Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity is a beacon of hope for everybody else.

ByAMICHAI STEIN

US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff visits Hostages Square, May 13, 2025.

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May 13, 3:02 PM

New Pope Leo tells Jewish leaders he wants to strengthen dialogue

More than a dozen other Jewish leaders from around the world are expected to attend Pope Leo's inaugural mass on Sunday.

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Pope Leo XIV holds an audience with representatives of the media in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, May 12, 2025.

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May 13, 3:02 PM

Released hostage Edan Alexander speaks with Trump, meets with Witkoff

Alexander was released by Hamas on Monday following 584 days in captivity in a hostage release deal secured by Trump. 

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Released hostage Edan Alexander meets with US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff, May 13, 2025.

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