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Turkish flotilla to reach Israel in 48 hours, Netanyahu to meet with defense officials

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Sun, 17 May 2026 21:56:02 GMT

An Israeli official told the Post that Netanyahu held a preliminary security consultation on the matter on Sunday.

Trump says 'clock is ticking for Iran' after call with Netanyahu on China, Hormuz

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND REUTERS — Sun, 17 May 2026 18:57:27 GMT

"For Iran, the Clock is ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire a dangerous fiction in the war against Hezbollah - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Sun, 17 May 2026 18:44:44 GMT

Negotiations detached from the realities on the ground do not end terrorism. Rather, they create space for the terrorists to adapt, regroup, and strike again.

Amid rumors of renewed war, Iran may escalate attacks on UAE - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Sun, 17 May 2026 16:33:25 GMT

It’s possible the drone attack on the UAE on May 17 was an Iranian message that it will increase its list of targets in the country.

Hezbollah may return to political assassinations as control over Lebanon weakens, expert says

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Sun, 17 May 2026 16:27:23 GMT

In recent months, Hezbollah has faced growing restrictions on its power, including new legislation limiting its ability to legally possess weapons and conduct military activity.

Israel built second secret military base in Iraqi desert before June's Op. Rising Lion - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:51:07 GMT

The report comes a week after the Wall Street Journal reported on a first secret military base Israel had built in a remote part of the Iraqi desert.

Drone attack that damaged UAE's Barakah plant designed to 'send message' to UAE, sources tell Post

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND REUTERS — Sun, 17 May 2026 13:46:00 GMT

The UAE's Foreign Ministry later said that the incident was a "terrorist attack" that "constitutes a "dangerous escalation, an unacceptable act of aggression, and a direct threat."

The Palestinian Fatah party held elections, is a ‘new’ leadership emerging? - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Sun, 17 May 2026 13:19:34 GMT

Fifty-nine candidates competed for 18 seats on the Central Committee, while 456 members competed for 80 seats on the Revolutionary Council, which serves as the movement's parliament.

Trump admin. urging UAE to seize Iran's Lavan Island, take greater role in war - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 17 May 2026 13:15:15 GMT

A former senior Trump security official told the Telegraph that using UAE forces would avoid putting US troops in the line of fire.

Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza - report

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 17 May 2026 13:10:17 GMT

In Egypt, the sources explained, the smuggled finances will be laundered or “redirected” using various methods before being transferred to Gaza.

Hamas leadership elections end without political leader selection, promises future vote

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Sun, 17 May 2026 11:12:07 GMT

Hamas’s leadership race remains unresolved, with Khaled Mashaal and Khalil al-Hayya seen as likely contenders for the political chief role.

Abbas complains that funds withheld by Israel are needed to pay terrorist salaries

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Sun, 17 May 2026 05:10:50 GMT

Palestinian Media Watch founder and director Itamar Marcus commented to The Jerusalem Post that Abbas’s “admission” must have "significant international implications.”

Iran allegedly behind Canada attacks on US consulate, synagogue

BY MICHAEL STARR — Sun, 17 May 2026 03:05:14 GMT

Al-Saadi, working on behalf of the Islamic Regime proxy, told an undercover law enforcement officer that his "people" were behind two attacks in Canada, against a consulate and synagogue.

Iran to unveil new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic

BY GOLDIE KATZ AND REUTERS — Sat, 16 May 2026 15:10:01 GMT

The head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee stated that the mechanism was created in an effort to ensure “the guarantee of international trade security.”

FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US

BY REUTERS — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:07:22 GMT

FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.

Hamas revenue machine thrives under Gaza ceasefire

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Sat, 16 May 2026 11:32:21 GMT

Aid flows almost exclusively to strengthen the military wing and fortify Hamas’s structure, while the burden of civil and governmental management relies on local tax collection from merchants.

US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume as early as next week - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:34:36 GMT

US President Donald Trump said Iran can either make a deal or "get annihilated," adding that the Islamic Republic has refused to acknowledge multiple deals already agreed to.

How Yemenis’ pockets became a lifeline for financing cross-border wars

BY KHALED AL-ANSI / THE MEDIA LINE — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:32:06 GMT

As many middle-class families struggle to afford basic food, the telecommunications sector has become a major financial channel for funding the Houthis’ war effort.

Iran giving mixed signals on deals, US open to 20 year halt to enrichment deal, Trump says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 16 May 2026 04:55:51 GMT

“We really had the confines of a deal….every time they make a deal, the next day it’s like we didn’t have that conversation,” Trump said.

IDF declares closed military zone in Rosh HaNikra, Achziv areas after situational assessment

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sat, 16 May 2026 01:13:21 GMT

The closure went into effect on Thursday night, according to an order from the IDF’s Commander of the Northern Command, MG Rafi Milo.

Israel, Lebanon agree on 45-day ceasefire extension, negotiation to continue on two tracks

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 16 May 2026 00:14:21 GMT

Both Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a framework for negotiations, including “full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."

IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief following Gaza strike

BY AMIR BOHBOT AND ARIELLA ROITMAN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:09:02 GMT

Izz ad-Din al-Haddad was the highest-ranking military commander of Hamas and the last leader of the October 7 massacre remaining in the Gaza Strip.

Egypt, Uganda agree to expand Nile water cooperation

BY THE MEDIA LINE STAFF — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:12:48 GMT

El-Sisi said Egypt faces severe water scarcity, with annual per capita water availability falling below 500 cubic meters.

First Palestinian ICC filing against Hamas alleges war crimes, seeks arrests - exclusive

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:28:48 GMT

To date, the ICC has not charged Hamas with any crimes committed against its own civilians. This filing, therefore, is the first by a Palestinian against the terror group.

UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report

BY JAMES GENN — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:32:33 GMT

The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.

Iran a victim of 'illegal expansionism and war mongering', Araghchi says

BY REUTERS AND ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 15 May 2026 13:37:14 GMT

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed during a BRICS meeting that despite foreign aggression towards Tehran, it is ready to "pursue and defend diplomacy."

Role of Gulf states in Iran conflict said to change over one week - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:06:27 GMT

Iran’s narrative was that some of the Gulf states hosted US forces, or in the case of the UAE and Bahrain, had signed the Abraham Accords with Israel.

IDF reveals it supplies Lebanese army with anti-explosive drone barbed wire

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:51:05 GMT

To date, the military has issued approximately 158,000 square meters of anti-explosive drone barbed wire, equivalent in size to about 20 football fields.

Iran convert formerly sentenced to death tells ‘Post’ Pope brought ‘shame’ by honoring envoy

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:19:40 GMT

Amirizadeh's comments to the 'Post' came after Pope Leo bestowed a special honor on the Iranian ambassador to the Holy See, along with several other diplomats, for their years-long service.

Justice in Baghdad: Iraq convicts notorious Saddam Hussein-era torturer

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:52:05 GMT

This step is important for Iraq because it continues to show that Baghdad can get some justice for victims of the Saddam era.