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Trump says US will hit Iranian powerplants and bridges after F-15 pilot rescued

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal • Syrian-Lebanese border closed after IDF issues evacuation notice • IDF strikes petrochemical complex in Iran

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IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon.
A building damaged after an Iranian missile barrage fired against Israel on April 4, 2026.

IDF says Iranian missile fragments hit near Kirya base, Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz

IDF announces Sgt. First Class Guy Ludar died while fighting in Lebanon • IDF admits air defense failures after Dimona, Arad missile impacts • Northern mayor warns of possible Hezbollah barrage

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Smoke rises after a reported Israeli airstrike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

US fighter jet downed by Iran, IDF begins striking targets in Beirut

US intel. says half of Iran’s weapons are still intact as Trump, Netanyahu claim otherwise • Hezbollah terrorists say they are being sent to die for Iran, IDF says disarming group unrealistic

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Israeli security and rescue forces operate at the scene where several people were lightly injured by a missile fired from Lebanon in Bi’ina, northern Israel, April 2, 2026.

Education Minister complains of disturbance during sirens, Iran says Hormuz Strait will stay closed

Iranian ballistic missile commander killed • Kindergarten struck in Hezbollah barrage on North • Bahrain calls for UN vote to defend Strait of Hormuz

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Three Palestinians detained for pro-ISIS posts, Goldknopf asks PM to finance Chabad's trip to NY

Israel-Brazil relations wither as Lula gov't refuses to approve Israeli ambassador • Jerusalem man arrested for painting 'There is a Holocaust in Gaza' graffiti in the Holy Sepulchre

AUGUST 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Three suspects were arrested for alleged incitement and support of a terrorist organization over the past 24 hours, Israel Police confirmed on Monday.

Sharaa claims 'chances are high' of agreement with Israel, one stabbed after pro-Palestinian rally

Two Palestinian illegal residents arrested in Tel Aviv • Houthi ballistic missile fired at Israel contained cluster munitions, IDF says • IDF captures parts of Jabalya

AUGUST 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025.

Gantz calls on party heads to form new gov't, Two bodies found inside a burned-down car

Irish president calls for a UN military intervention in Gaza • Lt. Ori Gerlic killed in operational explosive accident in southern Gaza Strip • Security cabinet to meet on Tuesday

AUGUST 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Two bodies found inside a burned-down car.

Two Israelis attacked in the Netherlands, False reports of terror cause chaos at Jerusalem shuk

Netanyahu approves Gaza City takeover • Arab-Israeli citizen returns to Israel after imprisonment in Lebanese jail • Lebanon begins disarming Palestinian factions

AUGUST 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

Netanyahu calls to accelerate Gaza ops., State Dept. fires press officer over Gaza policy disputes

Dermer meets Qataris in France • Four IDF soldiers injured by hand grenade explosion in southern Syria • Ultra-Orthodox Jews block central Israel highways, protest outside military prison

AUGUST 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An illustration US President Donald Trump and the Gaza Strip

IDF intensifies attacks in Gaza, moves forward with Gaza City op.

Meeting on Gaza City occupation plan ends, COGAT ready to evacuate population • Car explosion leaves one injured in Ashkelon • Netanyahu argues Macron fueling French Jew-hatred

AUGUST 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Gaza May 2, 2023.

Hundreds of thousands rally in Tel Aviv, IAF intercepts rocket from Gaza

Opposition MKs call on Israeli public to join hostage families, as hundreds of thousands protest in Tel Aviv • Police arrest 32 across Israel, use water cannons in Jerusalem

AUGUST 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
hundreds of thousands of protesters rally for the release of the hostages in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.

Netanyahu rejects partial hostage deal, Israel braces for nationwide strike for hostage release

Border Police officers killed in car crash • Israel to allow shelter supplies into Gaza • Israel strikes in southern Lebanon • IDF inches closer to Gaza City before occupation

AUGUST 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, July 12, 2025.

Mossad Chief conducts hostage talks in Doha visit, hostages urge Trump to halt Gaza invasion

Four year old dies after being left in locked car in Negev • Smotrich approves E1 West Bank settlement plans • EU rejects Gaza territorial change

AUGUST 14, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
PALESTINIANS ATTEND the funeral of senior Hamas deputy military commander Marwan Issa. (illustration)

Houthi missile launched toward Israel, Hamas in talks to resume negotiations

Majdal Shams rebuilds after massacre • Sa'ar rejoins Likud after five years • Hamas reportedly voices keenness on return to Gaza talks

AUGUST 13, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE SANCTIONS imposed on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (right) and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are galling, and the accusation of ‘settler violence’ is false, the writer argues.