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'Premature and disconnected': Gulf states see Trump Abraham Accords demand as empty bargaining chip

The US president made the first public demand for normalization on Sunday, which was outright rejected by mediator Islamabad.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani ahead of an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war, in Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026.
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York.

Trump warns Oman not to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Iran

Gambia-flagged tanker vessel Bili is pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, May 2, 2026.

Inside the perfect storm: Windward on the hidden war reshaping the oceans

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman gives press conference at the Knesset, Monday March 16, 2026.

Liberman warns of explosive drones reaching Israeli cities, Hamas financier on trial


Beirut accuses Tehran of violating Vienna Convention in complaint to UN

The founder and president of the Alma Research and Education Center warned that the UN's “capability to enforce anything is very, very low” and Iran’s allies will likely “get into the picture” there.

People drive past a Lebanese national flag fluttering in a square in central Beirut on October 21, 2024.

Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns

Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.

Members of Iran's national soccer team attend a farewell ceremony ahead of their departure to the 2026 World Cup in Tehran, Iran, May 13, 2026.

Saudi airstrikes targeted militias in Iraq during war with Iran

Saudi warplanes reportedly struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq, targeting key sites as tensions escalated in the Gulf region during the ongoing conflict.

Saudi Royal Air Force fighter jets perform a fly-by during Saudi Arabia's 95th National Day celebrations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 23, 2025.

What is the future for Jews in the UK? | Jerusalem Dispatch

The latest episode dives into the security concerns of British Jews, political polarization in the UK, and the challenges facing Jewish authors amidst rising anti-Israel sentiment.

A march against antisemitism in Leeds, UK.

Approximately 2 million jobs lost in Iran due to war as internet blackout enters fourth month - NYT

Businesses across Iran have begun laying off workers as the country’s economy struggles under the combined pressure of war-related disruptions, sanctions, and infrastructure damage.

An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2026.

Iran threatens to enrich uranium to weapons-grade, as Israel sends Iron Dome to UAE

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

 Georgia's authorities stop an illegal uranium sale. Stock photo.

Lebanon asks US to pressure Israel to halt attacks and operations

Hostilities have continued since Trump declared a ceasefire on April 16, mostly in south Lebanon, where Israel is occupying a self-declared security zone.

Israeli soldiers seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 2, 2026.

Trump warns Iran will 'be laughing no longer', condemns behavior of past 47 years

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to speak with Trump within the next hour, a source familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post.

US President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

Iran's response to US ceasefire proposal focuses on Hormuz, Lebanon ceasefire, state media says

Iran submitted its response to the latest US proposal to Pakistani mediators, who passed it on to the Trump administration's representatives.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) talks with Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Islamabad, April 25, 2026; illustrative.

Iranian regime relying on foreign militias to bolster security efforts, suppress protests - report

Iran’s government has not officially acknowledged the role of these foreign militias.

A member of Iranian militia forces (Basij) gestures during an anti-Israeli march in Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2025; illustrative.