Israel will not leave Lebanon, won't strike if Hezbollah respects ceasefire, sources tell 'Post'

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.
IDF troops operate in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon.
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 13, 2026.

IDF's future action in Lebanon remains unclear as details of US-Iran deal yet to emerge

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'We are all shocked’ by deal, worry that regime will feel it 'won,' Iranian source tells 'Post'

An anti-Iranian regime protester holds an Iranian flags before the 1979 revolution with the Lion and Sun emblem at a protest, outside the Iranian Embassy in central London on March 20, 2026.
Shas party leader Aryeh Deri arrives to a Shas faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 23, 2026

Haredi parties halt coalition voting over daycare bill pulled from Knesset agenda

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 8, 2026.

'Trump's deal does not bind us': Israeli leaders decry Lebanon’s inclusion in US-Iran deal

'A new dawn': Middle East, Gulf states react to US-Iran deal

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 10, 2026.

'Iranians have no problem lying': Israeli expert on Tehran's nuclear program says amid coming deal

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026.

Experts skeptical of Tehran's claim US will unfreeze $12 billion before talks begin

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at Royalston Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 22, 2026.

Many details of US-Iran deal still unresolved, says Vance

A PLACARD sends a clear message featuring US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as protesters gather near the UN office during US-Iran nuclear talks, in Geneva, Feb. 17.

Five twists that will determine if Trump's Iran deal will benefit Israel long term

ANALYSIS
US and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

What if the US-Iran deal is too good to be true? Potential options for Middle East's future

ANALYSIS
People gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on June 14, 2026.

Iran’s regime survives, Israel worries: Winners, losers emerging from new US-Iran deal

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Beyond the postcard

Michael Izhakov, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism: "We chose to show Israel through people, real moments, experiences, culture, and the joyful Israeli spirit".

Police disperse haredi protest near Ofakim in response to draft-dodger riot arrests

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters block a road at the Gilat Junction, near Ofakim, southern Israel, February 9, 2026; illustrative.

Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protesters indicted for breaking into military police chief's home

Knesset panel approves immunity for Tally Gotliv in Shin Bet identity disclosure case

The Knesset’s House Committee voting in favor on Monday of granting Likud MK Tally Gotliv immunity.

Netanyahu 'needs Trump,' won't give up on US support so easily, fmr. comms. advisor says

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embrace as they walk into Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.

Knesset's election of Rabello as comptroller conducted unlawfully, retired justice tells high court

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.

US, Iran deal alarms Iranian dissidents while Israel vows to stay in Lebanon

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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei speaks during an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026.

Iran says Lebanon is integral part of peace deal with US

A Russian Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber flying over Moscow as part of the 2008 Victory Day Parade; illustrative.

Russian strategic bomber plane crashes in Siberia, Moscow's defense ministry says

Benfica coach and manager Bela Guttmann (1900-1981), blowing a whistle, during a training session at White City Stadium in London, England, 5th April 1962.

How Jewish soccer legends forced to flee the Holocaust built modern football

Ban on British-designated terror org. Palestine Action is lawful, rules UK court of appeal

A person holds two Palestinian flags as supporters of the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action gather outside the High Court in London, Britain, July 4, 2025.

London police arrest 14 for violent protest outside synagogue's Israeli real estate event

Turkish Global Sumud Flotilla activists announce new Gaza mission

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, gather at a port before their departure in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026.

Masked attackers in Basque region of Spain vandalize light rail trains destined for Israel

Masked attackers in Basque region of Spain vandalize light rail trains destined for Israel in June 2026.

Spanish-language online antisemitism far exceeds pre-Oct 7 levels, remains highest on X

Trump, Netanyahu spoke on the phone after IDF struck Beirut, source tells 'Post'

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One while flying from Joint Base Andrews to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S., June 5, 2026.

Trump announces US-Iran peace deal has been completed, Strait of Hormuz to reopen

No longer an open corridor: How the post-Assad Syrian government isolates Hezbollah

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 10, 2026.

Shippers remain cautious on Strait of Hormuz transit after US, Iran agree on deal

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

Scouring Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks, delaying return to normal shipping

‘Backstabbing those who serve’: Deputy FM slams coalition laws aiding draft evaders

INTERVIEW
Deputy Minister MK Sharren Haskel attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026.

Trump regulatory probe finds US lenders may have 'debanked' people on political grounds

White House UFC fights honoring US's 250th concentrate Trump's sporting, political, economic power

Fireworks go off as America's Justin Gaethje celebrates after defeating Ilia Topuria during "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, in the early morning hours of June 15, 2026.
OPINION

It's not a victory lap, it's a protest: My Pride month message to Israel

People take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, June 12, 2026.
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Most Israelis believe internal conflicts, polarization are biggest threats to Israel, study reveals

Israeli-made 'Kfir' aircraft will fly until 2030, following new deal between Sri Lanka, IAI

Israeli-made Kfir fighter jets.

Rafael unveils Hunter Eagle, a hit‑to‑kill interceptor for the low‑altitude drone fight

Israeli defense booths boarded up at Eurosatory despite meeting discriminatory demands

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

Israel expects new air defense orders from Europe due to growing concerns over Russian threat

Meprolight's Mepro x6 scope on the Negev light machine gun

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns

UN secretary general, world leaders praise US, Iran for reaching peace agreement

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses delegates during a high-level meeting of heads of state on a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2025.

G7 leaders meet in France after US, Iran declare agreement to end ongoing war

Russia denies strike on Kyiv monastery, claims fire caused by faulty US-made Patriot missile

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, which was hit during Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 15, 2026.

Ukrainian man convicted of arson attack on British PM's sister's residence

A police officer stands outside Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private home, after it was damaged by fire in a suspected arson attack in north London, Britain, May 13, 2025.

The Lancet publishes call to suspend Israeli Medical Association from global medical body

Israeli doctors perform cardiac catheterizations at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, in Jerusalem, January 20, 2020

Hezbollah escalates war with record drone assault

Civilians and security forces at the scene where a missile fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon struck a parking area in Safed, causing heavy damage, April 10, 2026.

The search for a forgotten scent

"Perfume, in its purest form, is memory."

Israel against the current

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

French-Israeli businessman buys eight unbuilt Jerusalem apartments for NIS 24 million

A View of Kiryat Menachem and Kiryat Yovel, Jerusalem

YouTube continuing to platform sanctioned members who support IRGC, TTP says

Fox jumps to streaming market, acquires Roku in $22 billion deal that will combine both companies

Fox Corporation's logo.

Elon Musk claims SpaceX will be making $1 trillion by 2030, following $2 trillion IPO valuation

A live feed shows SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the day of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York City, US, June 12, 2026.

Students walk out of Google CEO's speech at Stanford commencement over Israel cloud contract

Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face

A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, on September 03, 2022.

Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers

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FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds

White lilies, seen growing at the Seeds from Zion nursery.

Missile fragments hit Carmel, damaging unique white lily preservation plot

INTERVIEW
Rescuers pose with Flute the turtle

Loggerhead turtle rescued off the coast of Haifa after sea pollution, fishing line caused injury

The doctors choosing Israel in a time of war

Medical professionals attend MedEx in New Jersey.

'Third therapist in the room': Inside Israel's psychedelic trauma trial

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STUDY

Being single linked to higher emotional well-being than bad relationships

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Can MDMA-assisted therapy heal Israel's post-October 7 trauma?

Health experts urge vaccination after two children die from meningococcemia

Chana Koenig's boutique chocolate journey from New York to Israel

Outside her shop, with her parents.

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

Dr. Katya Mandoki: Caressing the land by every step

Dr. Katya Mandoki
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If Israel wants mass aliyah, it must end its bureaucratic gatekeeping

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.
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The Luria project by Tzarfati Shimon in Arnona, Jerusalem.

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Prime Jerusalem – the next home for the Jews of the world in the capital

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 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days

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An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.

US, Iran deal alarms Iranian dissidents while Israel vows to stay in Lebanon

'Third therapist in the room': Inside Israel's psychedelic trauma trial

US, Iran near potential deal as Middle East waits

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US Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) rides an elevator during a vote related to government funding, more than a month into the longest U.S. government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 10, 2025.

US Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says

Trump physical at Walter Reed involved 22 medical specialists, setting new presidential record

Trump, allies working on plan to void his impeachments

Diaspora   

Benfica coach and manager Bela Guttmann (1900-1981), blowing a whistle, during a training session at White City Stadium in London, England, 5th April 1962.

How Jewish soccer legends forced to flee the Holocaust built modern football

Despite anti-Israel activism in US over 150 American Christian students visit Israel with Passages

Hebrew Union College moves to dismiss Ohio lawsuit, cites religious interference

Judaism   

Disputation between Christian and Jewish scholars. Woodcut by Johann von Armssheim, 1483.

'Joseph Albo': A sweeping map of Jewish belief

Parashat Korah: Misreading intentions

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Christian World   

A view of the US Capitol building a day before a partial government shutdown is scheduled to take place, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 30, 2025.

Bipartisan lawmakers, faith leaders gather on Capitol Hill for Jerusalem Day celebration

In Madrid, Pope calls for compassion towards 'every human being'

‘Thank God you’re all here’: Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast draws foreign delegations despite war

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Sheet-pan gnocchi and veggies.

In the kitchen with Henny: Sheet pan magic

Ototo Asian experience: Fantastic sushi in Rehovot

Wine Talk: Make me a match

Archaeology   

Marble bust believed to depict the Roman goddess of love Venus found on a beach in Alicante, Spain, June 10, 2026.

Marble bust believed to depict Roman goddess of love found during excavations at Alicante beach

Ancient Greco-Roman cemetery unearthed at archaeological site in Egypt's Nile Delta

Ancient jars unearthed at biblical Shiloh days before annual wine festival

Science   

Making Parkinson's cure personal: TechBio co-founder Micha Breakstoneand developmental biologist Olivier Pourquie.

AI meets biology: How cellular intelligence is redefining stem cell therapy

Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

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‘LEGENDS’ IS a series based on a true story about British customs inspectors in the 1990s who infiltrate the drug trade.

What to watch this week: ‘Legends’ hits the mark as Pride month programming begins

Taiwan Film Week brings the island’s stories, culture to Jerusalem

How to find the perfect summer camp in Jerusalem for your kids and teens

History   

Nurses stand with victims of the Bialystok pogrom in June 1906.

On this day: Russian Tsarist forces start Bialystok Pogrom, killing at least 70 Jews

This month in Jewish history: Nobel and Noble

Could you hold a lost piece of Western Wall history? Jerusalem museum seeks rare photos

OMG   

Revellers and fans celebrating the New York Knicks' win over the San Antonio Spurs and World Cup festivities watch as a city shuttle bus catches fire outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York, U.S., June 14, 2026. The shuttles had been brought in to transport spectators to and from the New

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win NBA

Social media-famous Border Collie allegedly eaten after being stolen in China

Tokyo drift: Black bear that sent Japanese city into lockdown, sparked multi-day search, captured

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Elo & Nitzan, in cooperation with the Yeruham Municipality, announced plans to build a new NIS 6 million public playground in the southern town’s HaOfek neighborhood, according to company material provided Monday.

Yeruham to build NIS 6m lion-themed public playground

Max Brenner launches: A sweet gift collection for education teams at the end of the school year

ChatGPT will soon undergo a massive upgrade and become a "super-app"

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Israel cannot afford to rely solely on theoretical doctorates

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

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