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Middle Israel: No one needs a tyrannical Turkey with F-35 fighter jets - opinion

No one needs a tyrannical Turkey: not the Arabs, not the Jews, not the Europeans, not the Americans, and not the rest of the world.

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s efforts to purchase the world’s most advanced fighter jets should be resisted, not because of his Ottomanism, imperialism, or antisemitism, but because he is an engine of Islamist zeal, the writer argues. Here, Erdogan holds a joint press conference.
US President Donald Trump, with incoming White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) President and Fox News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, takes the lectern to deliver remarks at the WHCA Dinner, in Washington, DC, US, July 24, 2026.

Trump convenes cabinet meeting at Camp David on Iran war, as Republicans threatened by gas prices

Granite Falls, Minnesota - Water Tower.

Trump does not think Iran was behind cyberattack against over 30 Minnesota water systems

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Evangelical Christian leaders in Washington DC

Netanyahu's diplomatic victories during his Washington visit come with expiration dates - analysis


Houthis threaten a second chokehold on shipping routes, Hormuz remains contentious

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise. 

Missiles are displayed during a military parade held by the Houthis, who are armed primarily by the IRGC.

Rubio: Trump will take a 'head for an eye' if Iran doesn't stop firing at US interests in Mideast

Regarding US President Donald Trump’s position on how to deal with Iran, Rubio stated that Trump will take “a head for an eye,” and make Iran "pay a heavy price."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 23, 2026.

Wisconsin police shoot man during arrest attempt, sparking controversy over use of lethal force

Madison Police Chief John Patterson said the incident unfolded when police responded to a call about a person who was suspected of "checking parked vehicles" in the Marquette neighborhood of Madison.

People gather at the scene of the shooting death of a man by a Madison police officer, who police reported to be carrying a knife, on the city's near east side in Madison, Wisconsin July 22, 2026.

Israel's most volatile election season begins with integrity warnings, coalition chaos

President Herzog warns of election threats, Likud releases AI attack ads, and coalition allies publicly turn on each other, and the campaign has barely started.

	 download high resolution download low resolution add to lightbox file name: F260603YS37  File Size: 3071 KB  caption (en): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026.

US deployed B-1 bomber in Iran strikes for first time since war resumed, sources tell 'Post'

Using B-1 bombers, which can carry two dozen 2,000-lb. bombs or dozens of cruise missiles, signaled a significant escalation and expansion of the US military campaign, per Axios. 

 American B-1 bomber fighters fly over Israel alongside IDF F-15 jets

Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination for governor despite ties to white nationalism

Biggs, who is backed by US President Donald Trump, has drawn criticism for encouraging Stew Peters, an internet personality, and appearing on his show.

US Representative Andy Biggs (L), Republican from Arizona, arrives for a House Oversight Committee closed-door virtual deposition with Ghislaine Maxwell on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on February 9, 2026.

Israeli officials warn US-Saudi deal could lead to nuclear weapons, discourage Israel normalization

Critics are concerned that the deal, through which US companies would help Saudi Arabia build civilian nuclear energy plants, could allow Saudi Arabia to eventually develop nuclear weapons.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.

Israel's passport climbs to record high in Henley Passport Index despite conflicts

Israel's passport ranked 18th globally, its highest position since the ranking was launched 20 years ago, despite the country's low standing in the Global Peace Index.

An illustration picture shows Israeli passports in Jerusalem, on January 18, 2023.

From Washington to Vance: The risks of America's Middle East entanglements - opinion

The “situation” of Washington’s day is no more. Yet, in another sense, its leaders and politicians keep managing not to avoid unfortunate entanglements.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks on Joe Rogan's podcast, published July 15, 2026.

Bulgaria denies US tanker aircraft will be used in operations against Iran

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said it was "categorically out of the question for military operations in the Middle East to be conducted from Bulgarian territory."

FILE PHOTO: US Air Force planes on the tarmac of Sofia airport, Bulgaria, February 19, 2026.