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What Netanyahu’s ‘Islamic Republic of Britain’ remark reveals - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:10:26 GMT

Was this comment diplomatic? Obviously not. Was it a sweeping exaggeration? Certainly. Does it reflect Netanyahu’s view of Britain? Probably far more accurately than the usual diplomatic niceties do.

Kushner, Blair, BoP head Mladenov meet Hamas delegation in Cairo over Gaza roadmap, sources say

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:11:32 GMT

Hamas, US, and Board of Peace delegations discuss disarmament, decommissioning of terror infrastructure • Talks also included IDF withdrawal and Gaza's reconstruction, source tells 'Post'

Trump says US military to reduce military exercises with South Korea, cites North Korea relations

BY REUTERS — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:53:21 GMT

"These exercises are not only costly... but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile," he wrote in a Truth Social post.

US-allied Gulf States increasingly frustrated with Trump's Iran approach - report

BY GOLDIE KATZ AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:25:52 GMT

Due to growing frustration with the Trump administration’s handling of Iran, they may be considering exploring new arrangements, according to the report.

Another IAF officer arrested after placing Polymarket bets on attacks in Iran, Yemen

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:23:10 GMT

In a similar case in May an IAF officer claimed that "the entire Israel Air Force is involved in gambling."

Rapper ‘The Shadow’ removed as police volunteer amid investigation

BY HODAYA RAN — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:50:02 GMT

The move marks the latest development in an affair that began with an investigative report and recordings in which Eliasi was heard boasting about his connections within the Israel Police.

Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad enters politics with new party ahead of elections

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:56:02 GMT

Haddad has held talks with potential political partners, including Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter, a controversial figure on the Right, as he weighs his options.

Hezbollah disarmament 'integral' to Lebanon-Israel security process, US official tells 'Post'

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:44:14 GMT

The spokesperson added that the terror organization bears sole responsibility for Israel's presence on Lebanese soil, saying, “This is precisely why Hezbollah must be disarmed and dismantled."

Israeli journalists attacked in N. Ireland while filming documentary on antisemitism - interview

BY MATHILDA HELLER AND MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:44:16 GMT

In response, the man threw a large glass beer mug at Abbas, hitting him in the head and cutting it.

New Jersey councilwoman to Zohran Mamdani: You are the mayor – act like it! - opinion

BY HILLARY GOLDBERG — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:10:36 GMT

Stop using the mayoralty of New York as a platform for an obsessive prosecution of the Jewish people and their homeland.

Iranian army chief places $30,000 bounty on killed, captured US soldiers

BY JAMES GENN — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:05:28 GMT

The reward will reportedly be granted to any Iranian soldier from "the Iranian people."

What Australian trauma doctors found when they came to Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:08:39 GMT

An Australian trauma delegation’s visit to Israel highlights how medical collaboration can deepen ties between the two countries despite political tensions.

IDF's Zamir meets top US comm. to promote cooperation on Lebanon, Hezbollah strategy - exclusive

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:55:43 GMT

The return of the American coordinator signals progress in attempts to deploy the Lebanese Army and expel Hezbollah from some areas in southern Lebanon.

Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence

BY RAMI SHANI — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:05:30 GMT

A rally is planned in the city for Thursday amid escalating tensions, arrests, and accusations of selective police enforcement.

US won't accept 'pragmatic' Iran leadership without real change, Huckabee tells 'Post' - interview

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:37:56 GMT

“President Trump’s been incredibly clear that he’ll stay with his commitment that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” Huckabee said. “They’re not going to be able to be a continued threat."

Azerbaijan chief rabbi asks Knesset to reconsider recognition of Armenian Genocide - exclusive

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:16:35 GMT

Rabbi Shneur Segal, Chief Rabbi of the Ashkenazi Jewish Community of Azerbaijan, sent the letter to Ofir Katz, Chairman of the Likud Faction, on Monday following the Israeli government's vote.

Conscience or convenience: What's behind Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide? -opinion

BY DR. ELINA BARDACH-YALOV — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:44:01 GMT

The moral question, however, never changed. If recognizing the Armenian tragedy is a moral imperative today, why was it not one in 2006, or in 1996?

Likud election billboard puts Mamdani alongside Erdogan, Khamenei, and Qassem as Israel's enemies

BY CORINNE BAUM — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:17:24 GMT

The billboard features superimposed images of Mamdani, Khamenei, Qassem, and Erdogan, and reads: “They want Netanyahu to lose; don’t let them win.”

Highly competitive Likud primaries set as Netanyahu holds expanded control over Knesset slate

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:43:28 GMT

Likud’s primary race has become more competitive after changes gave Netanyahu control over eight of the first 30 places on the Knesset slate.

Jewish men permitted to pray on Temple Mount with prayer books for first time, Ben-Gvir confirms

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:45:22 GMT

The move was done as part of an "initial experiment aimed at ensuring the Middle East doesn't lose its mind over this," journalist Arnon Segal reported.

Isaac Herzog meets with 'Make-A-Wish' child who wished to know the feeling of being president

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:03:43 GMT

After the visit, Arbel Rot was given a tour of the Knesset, followed by a family vacation in Jerusalem, according to Make-A-Wish Israel.

Hamas, Hezbollah coordinating attacks with Iran as IDF warns of rebuilt ‘axis of evil’

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:21:09 GMT

IDF says Hamas, Hezbollah coordinating with Iran to rebuild terror axis amid increased friction on Gaza, Lebanon fronts • White House pressure limits Israeli strikes in Gaza City, targeted killings

Likud Party threatens Central Elections Committee petition over Fly&Vote initiative

BY AVI SOLOMON — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:01:34 GMT

Likud is seeking the data and documents underlying the initiative's activities within five days, saying the material is needed to determine whether further legal action is warranted.

Israeli scientists make plants produce milk protein, paving way for cow-free dairy

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:50:29 GMT

The discovery would thus help overcome a major hurdle in producing real dairy proteins without cows, paving the way for more sustainable dairy ingredients and less climate change.

Jewish educators should stop relying on archaeology to prove Israel’s history - opinion

BY URI PILICHOWSKI — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:30:09 GMT

For a student who has never held an ancient artifact, a relic proves our history beyond argument. It connects us to distant times with a tangible demonstration of the Jewish people’s bond to the land

‘I’m fine with Jews, just not Zionists’: Time to rip off the anti-Zionist mask - opinion

BY SOFIA KARSTENS — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:29:05 GMT

Those who believe that they are still supporting their Jewish acquaintances while chanting slogans against Zionism are self-righteous hypocrites