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Iranian regime preventing technical staff from evacuating Kharg Island amid US strike threats
Fires are still burning in parts of the island, with regime authorities insisting that operations at Iran's most critical oil export terminal must continue without interruption.
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Strength, memory, and faith: Netanyahu’s wartime worldview - analysis
In his first press conference on Operation Roaring Lion, Netanyahu framed the conflict as part of Israel’s historical resilience, emphasizing the importance of strength for survival.
jerusalem-post11m ago
Iranian missile fragment hits US consul residence building in Israel, no injuries
"The United States strongly condemns Iran and Iran-backed terrorist militias' attacks on diplomatic, military, and civilian infrastructure in the region," a US State Department spokesperson said.
jerusalem-post39m ago
Gulf states hesitate on response to Iran after regime launches more than 2,000 missiles and drones
Sources from Gulf states who spoke to The Jerusalem Post said that one reason those countries have not launched an attack is their concern about the “day after.”
jerusalem-post1h ago
Intl. Al Quds marches see thousands chant Hamas, Hezbollah support, blood libels
Al Quds Day rallies spark controversy as protesters support Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC. Despite bans in several countries, rallies continue with strong police presence.
jerusalem-post2h ago
UN probe: Syrian minorities face kidnappings, rape, and arbitrary detention
A UN report reveals that Syria's new government has failed to stop human rights abuses, including abductions, sexual violence, and arbitrary detentions, despite efforts for accountability.
jerusalem-post2h ago
Prosecutors file new Gaza smuggling indictment as state seeks detention through trial
According to the indictment, the four defendants operated in an organized, repeated pattern to move trucks loaded with prohibited goods into Gaza outside the authorized mechanism.
jerusalem-post3h ago
IDF: It will take Iran years to rebuild its military industrial complex
The IDF’s extensive strikes have decimated Iran's military infrastructure, yet Iran's ability to rebuild missile launchers quickly remains a major concern.
jerusalem-post3h ago
Braverman seeks leak probe in suspension fight amid Bild investigation, London envoy appointment
The appeal, also alleging unequal treatment, claims that Braverman was stunned to learn from the media that the discipline division had recommended suspending him.
jerusalem-post3h ago
Gov't adds NIS 2.6 billion to defense, raising state budget by NIS 32 billion due to war
The funds were to be used for classified equipment, which the government cited as an “urgent and immediate need” to provide an operational response to the ongoing war.
jerusalem-post4h ago
Bahrain arrests five accused of spying for Iran’s IRGC in latest crackdown
In Bahrain’s latest crackdown, five suspects are detained for allegedly collecting and passing intel to Iran’s IRGC, with links to terrorist plots targeting the country.
jerusalem-post5h ago
Araghchi denies Iran targets civilians, ready to form regional committee to probe strikes - report
Addressing Iran's overnight strikes targeting Citibank in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, Araghchi stated in the interview that they were retaliation for the recent attack on Iran's Bank Sepah.
jerusalem-post6h ago
High Court hears petitions over Comms. Minister Karhi's handling of KAN council
At the center of the hearing are petitions challenging steps Karhi took, and, in some cases, failed to take, that critics say helped leave KAN’s council without a quorum and unable to function fully.
jerusalem-post7h ago
Iran-backed militias escalate drone attacks on US, Kurdistan targets in Iraq
Iran is also targeting Kurdish opposition groups in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.
jerusalem-post7h ago
Over 6,000 IRGC members killed, 15,000 wounded since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, IDF says
Israel is targeting "everything related to the regime's forces. There is simply in chaos in some places."
jerusalem-post8h ago
War with Iran may be decided less by missiles than by keyboards - opinion
In today’s conflicts, cyberspace is the first front and the last. The Israel–Iran war proves digital resilience is national resilience.
jerusalem-post9h ago
Zionism gave Jews the courage to be consequential - opinion
The Jewish people, whether in Israel or the Diaspora, cannot be silenced by their opponents. It cannot cower in the fear of the “What if?...”
jerusalem-post9h ago
Synagogue fire in Ramle raises suspicions of arson, investigation ongoing
According to the police report, the fire was set in the food distribution center located behind a synagogue. The fire spread to the synagogue as it grew, causing extensive damage.
jerusalem-post10h ago
Volunteer medics from Magen David Adom keep Israel’s emergency care running under missile attacks
Israel’s emergency medical service mobilizes volunteers, advanced training, and fortified infrastructure to respond to missile attacks during wartime.
jerusalem-post12h ago
Former Israeli fire chief warns of dangers of Iranian cluster bombs, how to stay safe - interview
Former Fire and Rescue Authority commander Aaron Godiner offered critical safety tips addressing the dangers of cluster munitions, missile shrapnel, and highway safety during a siren.
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Defrin: 'We don't aim for regime change in Iran, only to debilitate system, capabilities'
"We attacked more than 2,000 targets in Iran and eliminated thousands of commanders and soldiers from the regime," IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said.
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Moscow protests after Israeli strike hits near Russian scientists in Iran’s Bushehr
The attack ended without Russian casualties, with Russian officials stating that repeated strikes near Russian experts are unacceptable, warning that Israel must take precautionary measures.
jerusalem-post30m ago
Wikipedia cited IRGC-linked media over 78,000 times, 'Post' investigation reveals
A investigation by The Jerusalem Post, reveals over 78,000 citations to IRGC-linked media on Wikipedia, exposing vulnerabilities to state-sponsored influence and manipulation of narratives.
jerusalem-post50m ago
Kurdish forces are prepared to act against the regime, PDKI official tells 'Post' - interview
Kurdish forces, including PDKI, are prepared to take military action against Iran’s regime but are awaiting critical external support to move forward.
jerusalem-post2h ago
IDF: Sunni Arab countries do not want to be stuck with Iran with no US, Israel defense
The recent wave of Iranian attacks has shifted Sunni Arab countries' view of regional security, with many now seeking protection from the US and Israel.
jerusalem-post2h ago
Pope Leo decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire
Pope Leo also addressed the situation in Lebanon, ravaged by a war between Israel and the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah, which was also a cause of "great concern."
jerusalem-post3h ago
Hezbollah's war plan might involve a long conflict, international intervention - analysis
Hezbollah seems to have chosen to aim for a prolonged conflict with Israel, rather than a quick escalation, as the Operation Roaring Lion enters its second week.
jerusalem-post3h ago
IDF has not given confidence war will neutralize Iran 60% uranium or Pickaxe Mountain threats
Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain remains a looming nuclear threat. Despite extensive efforts by the US and Israel, over 400kg of enriched uranium is still unaddressed.
jerusalem-post3h ago
Netanyahu debunks Iran-based conspiracy theory of his death in social media video
He followed this by urging the Israeli public to stay near sheltered areas even as they go outside, and that the public’s strength “gives him, the government, the IDF, and the Mossad strength.”
jerusalem-post4h ago
US offers reward for information on Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian senior officials
Mojtaba Khamenei is believed to have been injured in the same airstrikes that killed his father, whom he recently succeeded as Iran's supreme leader.
jerusalem-post4h ago
Israel to continue Iran war for at least three more weeks, IDF Spokesperson says
The IAF has carried out over 400 waves of airstrikes across Iran since the war began, with Defrin noting, “We have thousands of targets ahead.”
jerusalem-post5h ago
Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah terrorist killed by Air Force, IDF confirms
"Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali was responsible for managing weapons operations within a specialized branch of the Badr Unit," the IDF said, citing an intelligence report.
jerusalem-post6h ago
University of Oregon analysis maps US, Israeli strikes in Iran
"There’s really no frontline at the moment — it’s simultaneous damage across different corners of Iran in a very short period of time,” research lead Van Den Hoek told The Washington Post.
jerusalem-post7h ago
Iran’s leaders may welcome chaos instead of fearing collapse - opinion
As the West gauges damage and deterrence, Iran’s ideological core may see war as a divine test, preparing the world for a messianic era.
jerusalem-post8h ago
Daughter of National Missions Minister Orit Strock found dead, police investigate case
The circumstances surrounding Shoshana’s death remain unclear. She was reportedly found dead in her home in northern Israel. Police have opened an investigation into the case.
jerusalem-post8h ago
Channel 13 pivots to Rapaport-backed investor group after Drahi track falters
The proposed deal would place control of the broadcaster in the hands of the Merit Foundation, backed by Israeli high-tech entrepreneurs, pending regulatory approval.
jerusalem-post9h ago
From Parshat Zachor to war with Iran: Israel will never be defenseless - opinion
From a synagogue reading to the skies over Iran, the US-Israel alliance shows its enduring strength.
jerusalem-post10h ago
US submarine sinks Iranian frigate Dena in first such attack since WWII
The March 4 incident in the Indian Ocean marked the first time an American submarine had torpedoed an enemy vessel since the last days of World War II.
jerusalem-post11h ago
Basij troop members fail to report to theirs posts as fear of Israeli strikes increases
A Basij commander spoke to soldiers, urging them not to panic during attacks by Israeli drones and not to abandon their posts.
jerusalem-post12h ago
Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities
"To everyone doing it tough right now, know we are with you through the response and through the recovery," Albanese said on social media platform X.
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Iran arrests 500 accused of giving information to enemies, police chief says
Israel has begun targeting security checkpoints based on tip-offs from informants on the ground, representing a new phase of its assault on Iran, a source told Reuters this week.
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'Only the MEU can conduct this operation’: Expert explains importance of Marine Expeditionary Unit
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s unique capabilities could play a crucial role in the conflict with Iran. But will it mark the start of a larger operation? Military experts weigh in.
jerusalem-post35m ago
Israel announces Rafah Crossing reopening Wednesday for limited Gaza pedestrian traffic
The decision marks another effort to balance controlled civilian movement with Israeli security requirements, with the crossing limited to the movement of people, not goods.
jerusalem-post1h ago
Court eases Urich's restrictions, as former PMO spokesperson speaks with Netanyahu again
"Bibi, be ready, I am on my way!" Former Prime Minister spokesperson YonathanUrich said in an X post after the judge's decision, which will allow him to contact Netanyahu.
jerusalem-post2h ago
When words fall short: The challenge of supporting Israel in crisis - opinion
We should be mindful about what solidarity really means and about what we are teaching the next generation.
jerusalem-post2h ago
US Treasury designates four sham charities for funding Hamas' military wing
The designation was taken pursuant to the counterterrorism sanctions authority, Executive Order 13224. Hamas has been designated in the US since October 31, 2001.
jerusalem-post3h ago
IDF has destroyed 85-90% of Hezbollah's pre-2023 rocket arsenal
Lebanon is still secondary to Iran, which has provided Hezbollah $1.5 billion since the ceasefire.
jerusalem-post3h ago
IDF destroyed 2,200 Iranian regime targets, but conservative on regime change chances - analysis
Mojtaba may not be functioning as Iran’s leader, and even after 2,200 Iranian targets were hit, the IDF remains cautious about whether the regime can fall.
jerusalem-post3h ago
Destructive Iran missile barrage, Araghchi singles out US and Israel
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
jerusalem-post4h ago
'Not very bright': US intel. shows Khamenei was unsure of his son replacing him as leader - report
CBS added that the White House further believes that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is currently pulling the strings within Iran.
jerusalem-post5h ago
Why is this Nowruz different from all other Nowruz? - analysis
This Nowruz, Iranians face a crossroads. With the regime weakened, will the Persian New Year mark a turning point in the struggle for freedom? The stakes are higher than ever.
jerusalem-post6h ago
The long fight ahead: US, Israel face Iran’s war of attrition - opinion
Iran’s regime may be weakened, but a long war of attrition could test US and Israeli patience and resolve.
jerusalem-post6h ago
Rising militia strikes leave Washington with few good choices in Iraq - analysis
The US Embassy in Baghdad has been warning US citizens in Iraq about threats for two weeks, since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28.
jerusalem-post7h ago
Panoramic views, Israeli breakfast: A memorable night in Jerusalem's Herbert Samuel
The Herbert Samuel Hotel in Jerusalem is not just a well-known five-star hotel; it’s also named for my fellow Liverpudlian Herbert Samuel, who was born there in 1870.
jerusalem-post8h ago
Israel FM Sa'ar says government has no plans to hold direct talks with Lebanese authorities
After Haaretz newspaper said that Israel and Lebanon were expected to hold direct conversations in the coming days, Sa'ar denied the shared information.
jerusalem-post8h ago
New research reveals how early environment shapes ADHD risk in children - study
BGU: Identifying infants’ sensitivity to the environment linked to fewer symptoms later on in childhood.
jerusalem-post9h ago
Wizz Air hub in Israel stalled as emergency flight rules block foreign operations
With the outbreak of war, the local aviation industry put differences aside and worked together to rescue over 100,000 Israelis stranded abroad.
jerusalem-post10h ago
US Army turns to Anduril for $20 billion AI defense modernization push
The award, which focuses on counter-drone operations, is one of the largest technology-focused contracts issued by the Army in recent years.
jerusalem-post11h ago
What turning 50 taught me about aging, identity, and purpose - opinion
What does it mean to be 50 in Israel? For me, it was a chance to rethink my career, my purpose, and the future.
jerusalem-post13h ago
Middle East’s future may be decided in the Horn of Africa - opinion
The Red Sea is becoming the center of global power.