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Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:13 GMT
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Then Republican presidential nominee and former US President Trump campaigns in Georgia in 2024. (photo credit:  REUTERS/Carlos Barria)
Trump urges Tucker Carlson and conservatives to de-escalate the internal fight over Israel, aiming for unity amid rising tensions, says Melissa Francis.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:26:40 GMT
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 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes. (photo credit: ILLUSTRATION, Wikimedia Commons)
The US has been steadily building up its forces within the region. Axios reported that "all signs point to [Trump] pulling the trigger if talks fail."
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:04:20 GMT
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A forensic technician and police officers work at the scene after a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard in an attack at a synagogue where worshippers were marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, according to the British police, in north Manchester, Brita (photo credit: PHIL NOBLE/REUTERS)
The plot, if successful, would have been “one of the deadliest terrorist attacks to ever take place on UK soil,” according to GMP Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:43:51 GMT
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The top deck of US Navy
"We are much closer than we were before, but I remind you,  a superpower does not go to war within days. There is a diplomatic path that needs to be exhausted," Amos Yadlin said.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:36:54 GMT
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The IDF’s exercise to enhance operational readiness along the Lebanon border, October 23, 2025 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
IDF 91st Division commander Brig.-Gen. Yuval Gaz talked with a group of leaders from the northern border region, assuring them that the military's plans are to keep on the attack against Hamas.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:42:08 GMT
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 Participants at NYC
Hagoel also stated during the interview that he planned on reiterating the invitation in-person if he is able to meet with Mamdani in New York during an upcoming visit. 
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:33:30 GMT
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Members of the United Nations Security Council vote against a resolution by Russia and China to delay by six months the reimposition of sanctions on Iran during the 80th U.N. General Assembly in New York City, US, September 26, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/EDUARDO MUNOZ)
The session, initiated by the British Foreign Secretary, comes less than a week after the Israeli government reopened land registration in Area C for the first time since 1967.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:36:48 GMT
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Tucker Carlson during a visit to Israel. (photo credit: X/@TuckerCarlson)
The interview came after a public back-and-forth between Carlson and Ambassador Huckabee and was conducted inside the Ben-Gurion Airport complex, sources told The Jerusalem Post.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:30:56 GMT
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Tucker Carlson (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:03:55 GMT
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Muslim worshippers pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City, marking the beginning of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, February 17, 2026. (photo credit: JAMAL AWAD/FLASH90)
Although many non-Muslims see the main focus of the month in daily fasting, Islam encourages its followers to better themselves through different means, including increased prayer and charity.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:04:55 GMT
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signs a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, Damascus, January 18, 2026. (photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X/@SyPresidency)
Syria has been receiving a number of investments in recent months, from oil and energy deals to talk of investment in train lines and airports.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:35:23 GMT
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Members of the Syrian government internal security forces gather in the northern Syrian town of Sirrin as they wait to enter the city of Kobane on February 2, 2026. (photo credit:  OMAR HAJ KADOUR/AFP via Getty Images)
Reports say Kobane's ‘roads remain closed, while food and medical supplies are barred from entry’ to an area of 600,000 people.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:05:59 GMT
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Tomer Raved, Executive Chairman of the Bezeq Group, speaks with Jake Laznik (photo credit: JERUSALEM POST)
WATCH: Tomer Raved, Executive Chairman of the Bezeq Group, in conversation with Jake Laznik, Senior Breaking News Desk Manager, The Jerusalem Post.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:42:41 GMT
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“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.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:57:00 GMT
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Social media influencer Loay Alshareef at The Jerusalem Post conference in Miami, Florida (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
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.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:10:20 GMT
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Ido Mahatzri ,CEO TALMA (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, TALMA CEO Ido Mahatzri showed how teachers, language and values reshape Israel’s periphery.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:48:03 GMT
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Panel - Israeli Society and the Jewish People – 2036 (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
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.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:27:15 GMT
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Jerusalem Post Miami Conference 2025 (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)
Amid changing geopolitics and evolving Diaspora-Israel relations, the conference served as a platform for powerful ideas, bold discussions, and building bridges across continents.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:36:26 GMT
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St.-Sgt. Ofri Yafe. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
According to Israeli media, Yafe was hit by friendly fire during a nighttime operation by paratrooper forces in Khan Yunis on Tuesday night.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:24:05 GMT
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 Rescue personnel stand next to damaged vehicles as they work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, June 14, 2025 (photo credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)
"In terms of fortification, we are prepared. We are trained to respond in the event of an incident," said Col. Neuman.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:19:19 GMT
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Israeli journalist Omri Assenheim attends a status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on January 7, 2025.  (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
The case placed the court squarely at the intersection of two weighty public interests: the independence of criminal investigations and the protection of a free press.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:35:09 GMT
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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks at the Knesset on the day of US President Donald Trump
Lapid said that the difference between him and Golan is comparable to the difference between him and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “They are Left-wing, I am Center,” he said.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:37:52 GMT
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Finance Minister and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
Smotritch suggested the dismantling of the PA in favor of creating a new military administration to govern the area, with the ultimate aim of applying full Israeli sovereignty over the region.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:08:54 GMT
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 An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery. (photo credit: INGIMAGE)
During January, 54 transplants were performed on 47 patients, significantly higher than the previous record set in 2024, when about 36 transplants were performed in one month.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:57:50 GMT
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Security for the protest is provided by the local Asayish (Kurdish Police) during a demonstration for Kurdish rights on February 10, 2026 in Qamishli, Syria. The protests called for the protection of Kurdish rights and the achievements of the Rojava revolution as the region (photo credit: Guy Smallman/Getty Images)
“National security is achieved only through support for the cause. We are talking about a new Middle East with four key countries: Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and Iran. The Kurds are in all of them."
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:01 GMT
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft before the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High, January 25, 2026 (photo credit: RON CHENOY-IMAGN IMAGES)
A Super Bowl ad meant to fight Jew-hatred instead showed weakness, missing the moment for true Jewish strength.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:59:10 GMT
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Iran
The Islamic Republic is a regime whose survival depends on confrontation, whose legitimacy is built on exporting violence, and whose leadership feels secure enough to threaten the US.