Eisenkot's Yashar unveils plan to support new olim integrating into Israel
Yashar presented its absorption plan for new olim (immigrants) on Sunday, aiming to reach a goal of two million olim by 2048 if elected.
· ESTHER DAVIS
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Officials in Washington are allegedly discussing the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran as the months-long conflict continues to escalate, former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed.
· RT
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Officials in Washington are allegedly discussing the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran as the months-long conflict continues to escalate, former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed.
· RT
Trump welcomes defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan
WASHINGTON, United States —US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was pleased by the recent signing of a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan.
· Agence France-Presse
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. Navy faces mental health challenges as Mideast conflict drags on
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· Justina Lee
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US sailors are said to be jumping off this warship — and Iran is capitalising
Published 17 August 2026 3:17pm
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Israeli minister calls for killing ’30 to 40′ Palestinians in Gaza nightly
Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, says Israeli forces should “kill 30 or 40” people in Gaza every night and go beyond “those who pose a danger … at that particular moment”.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan pact a sign of a realigning global order
China may view the agreement as an opportunity to expand its own diplomatic and economic influence in the Middle East and South Asia
· SCMP Editorial
Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan pact a sign of a realigning global order
China may view the agreement as an opportunity to expand its own diplomatic and economic influence in the Middle East and South Asia
· SCMP Editorial
Rapper ‘The Shadow’ removed as police volunteer amid investigation
Rapper Yoav Eliasi, known by the stage name "The Shadow," was removed on Sunday from his volunteer position as commander of a civilian emergency response squad in the Tel Aviv District amid an ongoing criminal investigation by the Police Internal Investigations Department.
· HODAYA RAN
Another IAF officer arrested after placing Polymarket bets on attacks in Iran, Yemen
Another Israeli Air Force officer has been arrested on suspicion of breach of trust after allegedly placing bets on Polymarket on attacks in Iran and Yemen, N12 reported on Sunday.
· ESTHER DAVIS
Jared Kushner lands in Israel after meeting Hamas officials
US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner arrived in Israel after meeting Hamas leaders and Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish officials in Cairo, a Palestinian source told Al Jazeera.
· Middleeasteye
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US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner arrived in Israel after meeting Hamas leaders and Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish officials in Cairo, Al Jazeera reported, citing a Palestinian source.
· Middleeasteye
Iran offering $30,000 bounty for the slaughter and capture of US soldiers, army chief says
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· Ronny Reyes
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea
After South Korea declined to help denuclearise Iran, Trump said the exercises are costly and send a ‘hostile’ signal to North Korea
· Associated Press
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea
After South Korea declined to help denuclearise Iran, Trump said the exercises are costly and send a ‘hostile’ signal to North Korea
· Associated Press
US-allied Gulf States increasingly frustrated with Trump's Iran approach - report
US-allied Gulf states are increasingly concerned that US President Donald Trump may not be able to secure peace with Iran through diplomatic channels, the Washington Post reported Saturday citing Arab and Western officials.
· GOLDIE KATZ, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump says US military to reduce military exercises with South Korea, cites North Korea relations
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea in a social media post that also mentions Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran.
· REUTERS
Jared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on Gaza
Trump’s son-in-law and envoy held rare meeting with Hamas chief in Egypt in push for progress on ceasefire
· Associated Press
Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
President Donald Trump has said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.
· Bbcnews
Trump hails Saudi-Turkiye-Pakistan defence pact
US President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he is "Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement."
· Middleeasteye
Trump's envoy Kushner meets with Hamas leader in push to revive Gaza peace plan
Published 17 August 2026 7:14am
· Sbsaustralia
Iran parliament speaker says US used more firepower in Iran than on Vietnam
Speaking at an event broadcast by state broadcaster IRIB, Ghalibaf said Tehran must reach a “point of deterrence” to avoid becoming trapped in a cycle of war and peace.
· Middleeasteye
US-Iran agreement is set to expire: What to know
The Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending fighting between the US and Iran is set to expire on Monday, with little sign that either side is willing to extend the agreement, which both sides have accused the other of violating for weeks.
· Umar Farooq
Iran betting it can outlast Trump if Dems take Congress, Gingrich says: ‘Trying to win in America politically’
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· Ryan King
Iran puts bounty on US soldiers
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US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln
The top US military commander in the Middle East has said mental health is a "priority" on the warship USS Lincoln, following reports of difficult conditions on board the long-deployed ship.
· Bbcnews
Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln
U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper on Sunday acknowledged mental health challenges aboard the USS Lincoln after reports that a sailor jumped overboard amid the aircraft carrier's long Middle East deployment.
· Garrett Downs
Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
The UN estimates that about 1.9 million people - 90% of Gaza's population - have been displaced since the war started
· Bbcnews
Iran and Oman work on temporary Hormuz shipping route as Trump threatens to claim the strait
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Tehran and Muscat were working to establish a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing that the talks were separate from any decision on reopening the strategic waterway.
· Middleeasteye
Hamas says it asked Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept Gaza plan
Hamas said on Sunday that it had asked the US-backed "Board of Peace" to "compel" Israel to accept a peace plan for Gaza after its leader met with US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner in Egypt.
· Middleeasteye
"US Can't Bomb Its Way To Victory": Scotiabank Maps Bessent's Coming Economic Hammer On Iran
Brent crude futures ended last week near $88.50 a barrel as traders awaited details of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's planned escalation campaign of the economic war against Iran.
· Tyler Durden
Kushner Holds Talks With Hamas to Advance Trump Gaza Plan
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and close adviser, met with Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday, a Hamas official and another official briefed on the meetings said. The talks were part of a diplomatic push to advance Mr. Trump’s plan for the future of Gaza.
· Aaron Boxerman
El ministro israelí Ben Gvir aboga por matar de "30 a 40" personas diario en Gaza
El ministro de Seguridad Nacional de Israel, Itamar Ben-Gvir, reza durante el ritual de luto de Tisha B’Av en el Muro Occidental, el lugar más sagrado del judaísmo, en la Ciudad Vieja de Jerusalén, el miércoles 22 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Ohad Zwigenberg)
· Julia Frankel
Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan
Hamas leaders have met in Egypt with US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and Middle East envoy Jared Kushner, who is seeking to push a Gaza plan rejected by Israel.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Remains of Palestinian teen shot by Israeli forces recovered in Gaza
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has recovered the body of a teenager who was killed by the Israeli military on Saturday in southern Gaza, Wafa news agency reported.
· Middleeasteye
Highly competitive Likud primaries set as Netanyahu holds expanded control over Knesset slate
More than 140,000 Likud registered members are set to vote on Monday in the party’s highly competitive primaries, as candidates made their final campaigning push on Sunday.
· KESHET NEEV
Hezbollah disarmament 'integral' to Lebanon-Israel security process, US official tells 'Post'
The United States reaffirmed on Sunday its support for a security process aimed at strengthening stability along the Israel-Lebanon border following a recent escalation, stressing that the disarmament of Hezbollah is an essential component of the framework.
· AMICHAI STEIN
Arab allies join Trump in calling for Israel to drop opposition to US-backed Gaza peace plan
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· Ronny Reyes
Kushner se reúne con el líder de Hamás para hablar de la hoja de ruta de Gaza
Varios palestinos retiran hierro de los escombros de edificios destruidos por ataques aéreos israelíes durante la guerra con Hamás para repararlo y reciclarlo para la construcción, elaborar tiendas de campaña, o venderlo, en Ciudad de Gaza, el domingo 16 de agosto de 2026. (AP Foto/Jehad Alshrafi)
· Samy Magdy
Isaac Herzog meets with 'Make-A-Wish' child who wished to know the feeling of being president
President Isaac Herzog met with a critically ill "Wish Kid" at the President's Residence on Tuesday for a visit organized by Make-A-Wish Israel, an organization that grants life-changing wishes to such children.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Likud Party threatens Central Elections Committee petition over Fly&Vote initiative
The Likud Party is threatening to petition the Central Elections Committee and take legal action against the organizations behind the Fly&Vote initiative, which aims to help Israelis abroad travel to Israel to vote in the elections.
· AVI SOLOMON
China being investigated for funding pro-Palestine marches in UK, the Telegraph reveals
China is suspected of funding pro-Palestine marches in the UK, The Telegraph revealed exclusively last week.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Arab Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad enters politics with new party ahead of elections
Arab Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad registered a new political party ahead of the upcoming elections and has been holding talks with various figures about joining his slate, Haddad’s office confirmed to The Jerusalem Post on Sunday.
· KESHET NEEV
Muslim countries condemn Israeli rejection of Gaza plan
Eight countries are accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of jeopardising the Gaza Peace Plan pushed by US President Donald Trump. (Reuters: Jonathan Ernst)
US military moving last aircraft carrier out of the Pacific to prioritize operations in Iran
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· Associated Press
Israel condemned for obstructing peace effort in Gaza | The National
The UAE joined seven other Arab and Islamic nations in condemning Israel for rejecting renewed efforts to implement US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, as his son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner held talks with Hamas in Egypt on Sunday to help push it through.
· Amr Mostafa
US envoy Kushner visits Hamas leader in push for Gaza road map before Netanyahu meeting
Israeli PM Netanyahu last week rejected the US-backed 15-point plan in a rare public show of defiance against the Trump administration
· Associated Press
US envoy Kushner visits Hamas leader in push for Gaza road map before Netanyahu meeting
Israeli PM Netanyahu last week rejected the US-backed 15-point plan in a rare public show of defiance against the Trump administration
· Associated Press