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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:35:57 GMT
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Former hostage Matan Angrest speaks to Channel 12
Former Gaza hostage Matan Angrest told Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his captivity, including Hamas torture, the loss of his tank crew, bonding with fellow hostage Gali Berman, and his eventual release.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:23:55 GMT
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Demonstrators hold the "Lion and Sun" pre-Iranian Revolution national flags during a protest against Iran
This diplomatic meeting is seen as a pivotal moment for both nations and a last chance to avoid a military confrontation.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:22:41 GMT
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie speaks during the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco, California, US February 21, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo)
“Suggesting that Jews are wealthy is a tired trope, and targeting our community at an event focused on creating economic opportunity for San Franciscans is decidedly antisemitic,” Mayor Lurie said.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:52:21 GMT
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Members of the military police stand near a bus carrying released detainees during a prisoner exchange between the Syrian government and Druze factions, in Sweida, Syria, February 26, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Omar Alwan)
Months of US diplomacy paved the way for a historic detainee swap between Damascus and the Druze of Sweida, marking a breakthrough in Syrian peace efforts.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:41:45 GMT
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Protesters hold placards and Hezbollah flags during a demonstration condemning recent Israeli military actions in Lebanon, in Beirut, Lebanon February 4, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)
Hezbollah said that it will stay out of the war and not attack Israel if any American or Israeli attack on Iran is limited to certain Iranian capabilities.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:56:20 GMT
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US President Donald Trump meets with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (L) in the Oval Office of the White House on November 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. (photo credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
It marked the second meeting between the two men since Mamdani's mayoral election win late last year.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:18:22 GMT
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Boys in the hallway at Jewish day school  (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)
The article’s main argument was that state-subsidized schools may be crossing into political advocacy by hosting Israeli military speakers during an ongoing war.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:30:25 GMT
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Palestinians live among the ruins of their destroyed homes after returning to the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, February 8, 2026 (photo credit: Khalil Kahlout/Flash90)
Officials raised a controversial idea to free Israel from the black and white debate of war crimes without admitting criminal fault, starting the painstaking process of rebuilding Israeli legitimacy.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:05:37 GMT
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A tunnel used by migrants to cross from Belarus into Poland, according to authorities, is seen near Narewka, Poland, in this handout photo released by the Polish Border Guard on December 12, 2025. (photo credit: Polish Border Guard/Handout via REUTERS)
Dr. Lynette Nusbacher, an American military historian, told The Telegraph that she deemed it “plausible” that Iranian-backed groups, including Hezbollah, are behind the construction of the tunnels.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:48:44 GMT
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Tucker Carlson and Mike Huckabee speak in a Feb. 19, 2026, interview filmed at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel and released by Carlson online. (photo credit: screenshot)
The largely discredited theory states that Ashkenazi Jews are genetically descended from a Turkic minority that converted to Judaism in the Middle Ages rather than from the 12 tribes of Israel. 
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:54:05 GMT
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A drone view shows the Netflix logo on one of the company
Netflix stated that a previous offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery's streaming and studio assets was no longer financially attracted after Paramount Skydance revised its offer.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:54:45 GMT
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Afghan Taliban fighters patrol near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in Spin Boldak, Kandahar Province, following exchanges of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces in Afghanistan, October 15, 2025. (photo credit:  REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo)
According to the AFP report, the explosion came after at least one jet was heard flying over the city and was followed by sounds of gunfire.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:06:59 GMT
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UG FOUNDER Oren Revach. (photo credit: Courtesy UG)
A global initiative aimed at healing discourse, strengthening resilience, and reconnecting people.
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.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:02:15 GMT
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Shin Bet Director David Zini, October 23, 2025. (photo credit: HAIM ZACH/GPO)
Zini's siding with his agency's findings in its probe of October 7 against the prime minister's narrative is the first public break between the two after Zini remained silent on the issue for months.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:32:08 GMT
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Yad Vashem with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 26, 2026. (photo credit: Maayan Toaff/GPO)
This update was part of a "List of 27 Outcomes" from the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Israel, which Jaiswal published on X/Twitter. 
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:33:46 GMT
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Largest Christian Women’s Leadership Mission Arrives in Israel (photo credit: Courtesy of Eagles’ Wings)
The group was brought by Eagles’ Wings, a Christian organization that says it has spent nearly three decades building ties between Christian communities and Israel through advocacy.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:37:18 GMT
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Knesset committee status update on two years since young girl Haymanut Kasau
“My daughter has been kidnapped for two years, and there is no new information about her. The tears in our eyes have run dry, and our hearts are bleeding,” said Kasau's father.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:37:30 GMT
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 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.  (photo credit: INGIMAGE)
The 15-year-old gave a statement to police in Rishon Lezion, which included the suspect's name. The name has not been released to the public. 
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:29:48 GMT
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an exclusive meeting with The Jerusalem Post at the King David Hotel on February 26, 2026. (photo credit: The Office of the Prime Minister of India )
The meeting took place under heavy security. Modi told the Post he had heard the editor had been kept waiting and that security had caused trouble, and he apologized.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:23:24 GMT
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UN special rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese attends press conference in Geneva (photo credit: REUTERS/PIERRE ALBOUY)
In recent weeks, Germany, France, Italy, and others have called for Albanese to step down over her criticism of Israel. Albanese, an Italian lawyer, said the remarks were taken out of context.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:39:11 GMT
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An F-35 pilot prepares for take off from the Vermont Air National Guard Base with the flag of the United States, in South Burlington, Vermont, US, May 22, 2020 (photo credit: US AIR NATIONAL GUARD/MISS JULIE M. SHEA/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)
Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr., a former F-35 Lightning II instructor pilot who had commanded sensitive units with responsibility for nuclear weapons delivery systems, was arrested on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:25:33 GMT
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Photo released by Chinese intelligence company MizarVision confirming deployment of American F-22 fighter jets at an Israeli air base.  (photo credit: SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)
Additionally, transport planes, refueling planes, and a passenger plane have been seen arriving at the Uvda Air Force Base.