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IDF-Hezbollah conflict intensifies as military destroys terror infrastructure across Lebanon

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:05:16 GMT

The IDF may have destroyed over 10,000 Lebanese homes that were storing weapons belonging to the Hezbollah terror group since operations began.

Trump threatens to 'blow up' Oman if they interfere in the Strait of Hormuz

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:54:20 GMT

Trump also said at Wednesday's cabinet meeting that he was "not satisfied" with Iran, but said that Tehran wants to make a deal.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip Israel Parade, first absence since 1964

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:14:56 GMT

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the Israel Parade, the first NYC mayor to skip the event since 1964, sparking controversy and protests over antisemitism and policy.

Jewish New York deserves a parade as diverse as its communities - opinion

BY RABBI JILL JACOBS/JTA — Wed, 27 May 2026 22:11:04 GMT

At a moment when many Jewish New Yorkers are worried about the safety of family and friends in Israel, Jewish organizations may feel the need to double down.

The need for more non-Jewish voices against antisemitism - comment

BY HERB KEINON — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:09:27 GMT

In the face of antisemitic screeds being spread by both the Left and the Right, too often the loudest voices of censure are coming from Jews.

Quick killing of two Hamas heads shows IDF transforms enemy leaders into target practice - analysis

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:25:37 GMT

Israel has killed two top Hamas military chiefs in 11 days, demonstrating near-total surveillance, air supremacy, and intelligence capabilities across Gaza and the Middle East.

Trump's Board of Peace's official fund receives 'zero dollars' despite billions pledged - report

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN AND JAMES GENN — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:13:34 GMT

The board has received donations, but they have been deposited directly via its JPMorgan account, according to the board’s spokesperson.

Most visions for Gaza’s reconstruction lack mechanisms for transparency, Portland Trust finds

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:34:08 GMT

The organizations involved have also offered alternative solutions to kickstart the Gazan economy, which the trust stressed is a key element in reconstructing the strip.

Knesset dissolution first reading vote set for Monday, election date yet to be determined

BY KESHET NEEV — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:36:45 GMT

Opposition coordinator MK Meirav Ben-Ari (Yesh Atid) pushed for progress on the Knesset dissolution bill, which proposes determining the election date in the committee debates.

Iranian hardliners attempt to sabotage US ceasefire negotiations, angry with Khamenei - Telegraph

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:31:38 GMT

“No one knows what is really happening,” The Telegraph quoted one Iranian official as saying. “Most officials hear only from TV what’s happening. They do not know what we are giving up."

Amin Abu Rashid acquitted by Dutch court of financing Hamas, convicted of sanction evasion

BY MICHAEL STARR — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:48:36 GMT

Amin Abu Rashid was acquitted of financing Hamas but convicted of sanctions evasion and managing a banned organization, drawing criticism from pro-Israel groups and sparking protests in Rotterdam.

New initiative lets Jews around the world support Israel's North amid drone attacks

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH PAAMONIM — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:54:47 GMT

There is no ceasefire in northern Israel - only families facing fear, displacement, and growing hardship every day.

'Over 90% of Iranians hate the regime,' INSS’s Beni Sabti reveals from leaked Iran survey

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:42:41 GMT

“It was a secret poll which said that 92% of the Iranian people hate their regime,” Sabti said, according to a transcript provided to The Jerusalem Post.

Alshareef: Israel, Jews, should help Iranians seek liberty to ‘repay debt to Cyrus’

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:57:00 GMT

Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit on Wednesday, Alshareef called on Israel and the Jewish people to back Iranians seeking freedom, as Netanyahu voiced solidarity with the protesters.

How TALMA turns English education into social mobility and a Zionist mission

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:10:20 GMT

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, TALMA CEO Ido Mahatzri showed how teachers, language and values reshape Israel’s periphery.

From the front lines to the future: Israeli society and the Jewish people in 2036

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:48:03 GMT

Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, IDF veterans and civil-society leaders highlighted service, dignity, and Diaspora responsibility as pillars of Israel’s next chapter.

Watch: The Jerusalem Post Miami Summit

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:27:15 GMT

Amid changing geopolitics and evolving Diaspora-Israel relations, the conference served as a platform for powerful ideas, bold discussions, and building bridges across continents.

Israel-Czech relations are strong, have been so for decades, Prague's ambassador tells 'Post'

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:47:14 GMT

Prague will continue blocking anti-Israel measures inside the European Union and opposes publicly setting “red lines” for allies, Czech Ambassador Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova told the 'Post.'

Israel receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, boosting options for independent strikes on Iran

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:58:04 GMT

The KC-46 is outfitted with a kitchen, oven, bathroom, and temperature controls that allow it to better regulate the temperature levels.

Yesh Atid appoints Zionist Council head Oz Haim to Knesset, replacing MK Toporovsky

BY KESHET NEEV — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:01:10 GMT

Haim has held the role of director general of the Zionist Council in Israel for over four years, which functions as a branch of the World Zionist Organization (WZO).

Government to offer cash reward for information on Haymanut Kasau in long-delayed public campaign

BY BATYA GILADI — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:33:50 GMT

The campaign is expected to appear on billboards and social media, along with the cash reward for anyone who provides information leading to her location.

Knesset advances ultra-Orthodox daycare subsidy bill after haredi threat to back Oct. 7 probe

BY KESHET NEEV — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:45:40 GMT

The legislation was sponsored by MK Moshe Gafni (United Torah Judaism) and a group of additional haredi lawmakers.

National Crime Unit officer questioned on suspicion of contact with foreign agent, likely from Iran

BY ALON HACHMON — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:21:20 GMT

The details were uncovered by Lahav 433’s cyber unit, which identified a link associated with the officer. A deeper investigation traced the link to a foreign agent.

Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:05:00 GMT

Shelters for religious and haredi women at full capacity as organization says security emergencies are intensifying danger inside the home.

A 9-year-old girl who was shot in the head in Arara was pronounced dead

BY YOAV ETIEL AND AVIHAI CHIIM — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:48:10 GMT

A 9-year-old girl was shot dead in Arara today in a violent incident. Police have arrested suspects as they investigate what began as a local dispute between neighbors.

NGO Israel Hofsheet pushes IDF to reform draft evader prosecution rules

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:49:35 GMT

Israel Hofsheet says military prosecution policy gives those who never report far longer before indictment than soldiers and reservists who fail to serve