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October 7 trials: How Israel is preparing for the largest terror prosecution in its history

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:42:55 GMT

LEGAL AFFAIRS: Israel now needs to build an entire temporary justice system around a crime that cannot be reduced to a single file, defendant, scene, or legal theory.

IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas terror leader who held four hostages in Gaza, incl. Cpt. Daniel Perez

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:11:59 GMT

Muhammad Naim Jandia had been the head of military security for Hamas's Shajaiyah Battalion and had taken part in the kidnapping of Captain Daniel Perez during the massacre.

France, UK agree to work with Oman to restore safe transit through Strait of Hormuz

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:49:00 GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the joint effort will ensure that Oman’s “sovereign territorial waters are safe for navigation.”

Mike Huckabee: 'If there were not an Israel, there wouldn’t be a United States'

BY RUTH MARKS EGLASH — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:16:35 GMT

From biblical conviction to diplomatic mission, Ambassador Mike Huckabee brings a uniquely personal vision of the US-Israel relationship

Mike Huckabee: Faith and freedom, America and Israel's common thread - opinion

BY MIKE HUCKABEE — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:35:37 GMT

As America marks its 250th year, the shared values binding US and Israel are as vital as ever.

July 3, 1976: 50 years ago in Entebbe, Israel proved no distance is too great - opinion

BY SHIMON REFAELI — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:18:42 GMT

Seemingly, Israel faced only two options: to surrender to terrorism, release terrorists, and ensure that more hijackings would follow; or to reject the ultimatum and launch a military operation.

Operation Entebbe, 50 years on: The rescue that reshaped Jewish history

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:31:04 GMT

Fifty years later, Entebbe still symbolizes Israel's promise to protect Jews wherever they are.

America at 250: Fighting antisemitism begins with reclaiming America's Jewish story - opinion

BY MICHAEL FREUND — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:46:37 GMT

The fight against antisemitism begins with historical truth and remembering the vital role Jews played in building America.

At 250, Israel needs an angry America to rediscover its way - opinion

BY DAN PERRY — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:47:38 GMT

Israel is losing both large parties, but there is still hope for the underrepresented pragmatic center.

Mexican authorities identify remains of kidnapped journalist, arrest four police officers

BY REUTERS — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:30:45 GMT

Roxana Guzman, director of crime news outlet Pulso Informativo del Sureste, was abducted from her home on June 2 after armed, masked men broke down the front door.

Egypt says police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup

BY REUTERS — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:28:37 GMT

"The situation was resolved on scene, and DPD met with representatives of the team to address their concerns," the Dallas Police Department said in a statement.

Life story that goes beyond Entebbe: 'I swore near his burnt tank to never leave a soldier behind'

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:07:55 GMT

Fifty years after Entebbe, Doron Almog revisits war, family, loss, and the profound lessons his son Eran taught him about humanity, dignity, and shared responsibility.

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?

In unity government push, Netanyahu bets Israel's political boycott is beginning to crack

BY HERB KEINON — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:47:19 GMT

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: PM Netanyahu’s emerging campaign is built around a simple proposition: The political boycott against him is losing its rationale, and a broader coalition is again possible.

Netanyahu, Trump spoke on Friday, agree to meet 'soon' in the US

BY IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:02:47 GMT

Netanyahu and Trump last met on February 11, 2026. Later that month, the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran.

'Political systems cannot sustain it': Turkish FM calls for sanctions on Israel, Sa'ar retaliates

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND AMIT AVITAN AND IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:43:58 GMT

“Israel is not only Turkey’s problem, and it is not only President Erdoğan’s problem,” the Turkish foreign minister said. “These people have become a burden that humanity can no longer bear."

Israel Police arrest two following attack on Tel Aviv deputy mayor, activist group

BY MAYA ZANGER-NADIS — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:02:48 GMT

According to police, a number of people gathered around the activists, who had set up a stand, and physically and verbally attacked them.

WATCH: Haredi IDF soldiers graduate Hashmonaim Brigade's first officer training course

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:24:39 GMT

The course maintained full IDF standards, including all the instruction given to cadets at the IDF's Officer's School (Bahad 1), and allowed the graduates to maintain their haredi lifestyle.

Iran-born Ellie Cohanim joins US UN Mission as senior policy advisor, UN ambassador announces

BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:12:50 GMT

Cohanim has been a longtime anti-regime advocate, and has also used her platforms to spread awareness about the global rise in antisemitism.

As America turns 250, Jews shouldn’t mistake it for just another exile - opinion

BY RABBI ETHAN TUCKER/JTA — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:24:01 GMT

Sociologist Charles Liebman long ago pointed out that all Jews in America are Jews by choice. Nothing in American society binds you to your Jewishness.

US warns Poland Russia may be preparing military 'provocation' - report

BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:05:34 GMT

NATO could respond to a potential provocation with attacks on Kaliningrad, St Petersburg, the Kola Peninsula, and the Black Sea, reported The Telegraph, citing German Luftwaffe head Holger Neumann.

The next great American dynasty: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donate $26m. ahead of wedding weekend

BY SHIR PERETS — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:16:43 GMT

It's a love story! Despite mass speculation that the Swift-Kelce duo will be tying the knot at MSG this weekend, the pair may already be in their lover era.