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Rep. Ro Khanna says armed settlers detained him during West Bank visit

BY REUTERS AND YONAH JEREMY BOB AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:33:58 GMT

Khanna said his delegation appealed to the US Embassy in Jerusalem after settlers allegedly blocked their vehicle, before Israeli security forces cleared the road.

Four settlers who attacked CNN crew in West Bank arrested by Israel Police

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:14:13 GMT

The CNN crew was in Sinjil covering the one-year anniversary of Saif Musallet's death, a Palestinian-American killed by Israeli settlers in July 2025.

Oman seeks dual-route Strait of Hormuz deal as Trump demands Iran admit ship attacks

BY CORINNE BAUM AND REUTERS — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:23:52 GMT

Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.

One detail in the IDF statement changes the whole Ro Khanna story - opinion

BY ZVIKA KLEIN — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:36:37 GMT

The army's account has one armed man. His tweet has settlers, plural, brandishing rifles. Somebody's description is wrong, and it can be checked.

Iran's Supreme Leader pledges revenge for Ali Khamenei's death, says people worldwide will help

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:56 GMT

Iran pledged to avenge the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a written statement attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday.

Why American Jews don't have to choose between the US and Israel - opinion

BY BARBARA SOFER — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:18:34 GMT

After 50 years in Israel, one immigrant explores the enduring ties between her American roots and her Israeli home.

Theodor Herzl and American Jews: The untold story of a Zionist bond that changed history

BY DAVID GEFFEN — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:19:52 GMT

From early skeptics to aliyah pioneers, American Jews have carried forward Theodor Herzl’s dream for more than a century.

Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice, Iranian regime announces

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:31:20 GMT

The regime added that if the 'enemy' used the incident as a pretext to attack, it would be met with a 'severe response.'

Ilhan Omar: Prove your Gaza genocide claims or stop making them - opinion

BY COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:47:37 GMT

By way of tangible evidence, here are some reliable facts to refute the lying, despicable congresswoman, who should bear the shame for her treacherous dishonesty.

Jewish success in AI is fueling an old debate about antisemitism - opinion

BY JACOB SIVAK — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:45:05 GMT

The poem asks God to choose another people, saying that the Jews have no more blood to sacrifice. They have run out of prayers and “have paid for every letter of the Ten Commandments..."

Trump administration subpoenas journalists after reports of Air Force One security concerns -report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:52:01 GMT

The new Boeing 747-8 aircraft, which was donated by Qatar, lacked security features including advanced antimissile capabilities, the NYT reported on Thursday, citing multiple officials.

The leaders steering Israel Bonds through a historic moment

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH ISRAEL BONDS — Wed, 20 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Following a period of record investment, Israel Bonds welcomes Laura Stein as the next chair of its National Campaign Advisory Council.

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?

Smotrich deserves 'at least 15 seats' for West Bank actions, former justice minister claims

BY ANNA BARSKY — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:51:49 GMT

Ramon made the comments on the Gatekeeper podcast with journalist Nissim Sofer during a discussion about the political system and the electoral landscape.

Man stabbed to death in Jerusalem's Nahlaot after Jaffa shooting, Haifa stabbing

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:12:13 GMT

Earlier on Saturday, a man in his 30s was critically injured after a shooting on Jerusalem Boulevard in Jaffa, according to Ynet News.

MK Dan Illouz expected to announce he is leaving Likud - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND KESHET NEEV — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:50:12 GMT

In June, Illouz told the Post that the haredi parties "can be a danger to the future of the state of Israel," saying that the coalition should sever ties with them.

Israel's new death penalty law will only unlock more doors for terror - opinion

BY MICHAEL J. ZOOSMAN — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:46:39 GMT

The lesson is simple: calls for death fuel more killing. Once any society exposes itself to the Pandora’s Box of state-sponsored killings of prisoners, all bets on civilized humanity are off.

Haredi protesters rally outside Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat

BY EFRAT FORSHER — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:39:22 GMT

Hundreds of Jerusalem residents gathered in support of Cafe Basimta as police removed two protesters near the entrance.

Huckabee confirms Israel warned Trump about Iran assassination plot - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:27:57 GMT

"What the Iranians are saying and doing is nothing that they haven't been doing for 47 years," Huckabee explained. "This is a longstanding 'death to America' chant they've had."

Nicole Zedeck: Making aliyah from Colorado to Israel's front lines

BY HOWARD BLAS — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:01:28 GMT

A Colorado journalist arrived in Israel to pursue a dream; months later, she was among the first reporters inside Kfar Aza after October 7.

South Africa's Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in World Cup

BY REUTERS — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:09:26 GMT

No official cause of death was released. "The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams.

Ammunition Hill memorial now honors Six-Day War veterans killed on October 7

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:53:22 GMT

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Built on a base of rough stones used by the members of the 66th Battalion to memorialize their fallen, the monument has evolved into a memorial for the all battalion's fallen.