Real estate event in London ‘advertised sale of land in illegal Israeli settlements’
Pamphlets from event featured projects in West Bank and East Jerusalem despite previous denials by organisers
· Geneva Abdul, Aamna Mohdin
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A woman waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign as a portrait of the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, is displayed at right, in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Jon Gambrell
Gov't call center quality falls, public service scores climb, digital access rises, audit finds
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman found that public service improved in most of the seven public bodies examined in a follow-up report published Wednesday, but warned that several key agencies still provide service below the average, especially through telephone call centers.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Netanyahu rejects prosecution's 'absurd' Case 2000 thesis during defense questioning in court
The rebuttal stage in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial continued at the Tel Aviv District Court on Wednesday, with the questioning shifting from the prosecution’s cross-examination to the attorneys for Netanyahu’s co-defendants in the media-related cases.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Israeli forces have reportedly carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon despite renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump of Israel's actions in the country.
· Olivia Ireland
FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at the World Cup
Uruguay’s Agustin Canobbio cools off during a hydration break in a World Cup Group H soccer match against Saudi Arabia in Miami Gardens, Fla., Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
· James Robson
'They're not all Hezbollah': Trump criticises Israel killing civilians in Lebanon
US President Donald Trump has criticised Israeli conduct in southern Lebanon, saying the country has been killing civilians and not just Hezbollah members.
· Middleeasteye
War on Iran: How the Gulf stepped in to clean up America's mess
For 30 years, the Gulf monarchies rested their security on a single assumption: that the United States would keep them safe.
· Middleeasteye
The election that could reshape Colombia’s relationship with Israel
As Colombia prepares for its upcoming presidential election on Sunday, Ivan Cepeda, a senator and human rights activist, represents the left’s bid to continue the political legacy of President Gustavo Petro.
· Middleeasteye
US-Iran deal gains G7 support as leaders call for Hezbollah disarmament, Lebanon ceasefire
Leaders of the G7 countries demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon on Wednesday and said they will diversify energy supply routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz in response to the war in Iran, as they welcomed an interim deal to end the conflict.
· REUTERS
UK minister accused of 'baiting' Zack Polanski into committing terror offence
A British government minister has been accused of trying to bait Green Party leader Zack Polanski into committing a terrorism offence by asking him whether he supports the direct action group Palestine Action.
· Middleeasteye
Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
"The whole land of Israel was promised to the children of God… and this is where we are going to build a new Temple for the for the entire humanity to come and pray together."
· Wyre Davies
US-Iran agreement can bring peace to the region, G7 leaders say | The National
The US-Iran agreement can bring peace to the region with a strong diplomatic follow-up, G7 leaders said in a joint statement, in a rare moment of unity amid fraught international relations.
· Sunniva Rose
Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp - analysis
Getting to Jerusalem had become part of the story.
· GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
World Cup 2026: How did Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the region's other teams do in first matches? | The National
The 2026 World Cup is less than a week in, with few shocks beyond debutants Cape Verde keeping favourites Spain at bay to earn a precious point.
· Steve Luckings
Trump backs G7 leaders’ call for wider talks on Iranian missile programme
Joint statement welcomes Trump’s deal with Iran to end war and calls for further talks involving European leaders
· Patrickwintour
Etihad and Emirates airlines offering 'comprehensive' insurance for international passengers | The National
Etihad Airways and Emirates airline are planning to offer insurance for international passengers to reassure travellers flying into the UAE following the Iran war.
· Farah Andrews
From supply shock to oil glut: IEA flags scale of demand destruction caused by Iran war
The oil supply shock caused by the Iran war has eroded global demand for crude — but a lasting resolution to the conflict could drive a surge in supply volumes and trigger a major oil overhang next year, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday.
· Hugh Leask
US-Iran deal can be 'game changer', says Canadian PM
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has said a US-Iran deal to end the war could be a "game changer" in the region and beyond.
· Middleeasteye
Qatar to host US-Iran talks in Doha as behind-the-scenes diplomacy secures peace accord - report
Qatar will host indirect preparatory meetings between the United States and Iran this week in its capital, Doha, Agence France-Presse reported on Monday.
· LIA WEIN
Saudi Arabia signs construction, smart-city deals with Chinese firms as cooperation grows
Urban development deals with partners including Huawei and ByteDance underscore growing cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing
· Minxiao Chang
Saudi Arabia signs construction, smart-city deals with Chinese firms as cooperation grows
Urban development deals with partners including Huawei and ByteDance underscore growing cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing
· Minxiao Chang
The Jerusalem Post is proud to announce its first ever Asia-Pacific Summit, taking place in Sydney
The Jerusalem Post Group's Asia-Pacific Summit will serve as a flagship international event, hosted in Sydney, Australia - a key regional hub connecting countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The summit is expected to bring together representatives from India, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other countries throughout …
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
World Cup round-up: Messi hat-trick, Iraq's return and Jordan's debut before England kick off tonight | The National
Lionel Messi marked his 200th international appearance and sixth World Cup with a hat-trick, as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City. He is now level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals and became the first man to play in six of the tournaments. Algeria, back at the World Cup after 12 years, were punished…
· Mina Rzouki
The man who couldn't watch Israel throw its food away: The story of Leket Israel
Joseph Gitler moved from New York to Israel in 2000, ten days before the Second Intifada, with no plan to start a charity. He was a lawyer with a young family.
· JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Canada pledges 100 million dollars for Palestinian aid amid UNRWA-staff Hamas controversy
Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand announced the country would provide an additional $100 million in funding to support the UN, the Red Cross, the Red Crescent, and other NGOs last week, within days of UNRWA confirming it had terminated the contracts of 70 staff members in Gaza for ties with UNRWA, according to a…
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Sheikh Mohamed discusses need for Middle East peace with Greek Prime Minister | The National
President Sheikh Mohamed and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed developments in the region in a phone call on Tuesday.
· The National
Eisenkot makes gains, while Netanyahu, Bennett falter following US-Iran MoU, KAN poll finds
Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot continues to trend upward in the polls following Sunday's announcement of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former PM Naftali Bennett lose ground, a poll conducted by Israeli public broadcaster KAN News found on Tuesday.
· MAARIV
Cartoon for June 17, 2026 | The National
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· The National
Springtime in Pyongyang: Inside the DPRK’s post-pandemic reality
While much of the world focuses on the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Korean War — which began in 1950 — remains quietly unresolved. Held in check only by a fragile 73-year-old armistice, millions on both sides of the Demilitarized Zone continue to live under a perpetual state of war.
· Choi He-suk
Why the US-Iran framework keeps the sanctions architecture alive | The National
The memorandum that the US and Iran are set to sign in Geneva on Friday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is likely to keep the sanctions architecture governing Iranian and Russian crude alive in a different form, run through temporary waivers that Washington can extend, shorten, or revoke at will.
· Jennifer Gnana
Keir Starmer is headed for a NATO humiliation
Three months ago Iran launched two intercontinental ballistic missiles toward the U.K.-controlled island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Neither reached its target: A U.S. destroyer shot down one and the other broke up in flight. Yet the strike blew an enormous hole in the credibility of Prime Minister Keir Sta…
· Martin Ivens
Trump concluye cumbre de G7 con escepticismo en casa y nervios en el extranjero por plan sobre Irán
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, y otros líderes posan para una foto en la cumbre del G7, el 16 de junio de 2026, en Evian-les-Bains, Francia. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Darlene Superville
US-Iran deal incentives revealed and Lebanon's future remain uncertain | The National
In today's episode of Trending Middle East, we look at the details of the proposed US-Iran agreement, with reports suggesting Tehran could receive sweeping economic incentives, including access to oil markets, sanctions relief and a $300 billion development fund in exchange for commitments on its nuclear programme.
· The National
Details of Iran-US deal emerge ahead of signing ceremony | The National
Details of a landmark deal expected to be signed by the US and Iran on Friday are emerging, revealing a framework that would rapidly unlock Iranian oil exports, channel funds into its economy and begin a phased rollback of sanctions in exchange for nuclear curbs.
· David Vujanovic
Details of US-Iran deal emerge ahead of signing ceremony | The National
Details of a landmark deal expected to be signed by the US and Iran on Friday are emerging, revealing a framework that would rapidly unlock Iranian oil exports, channel funds into its economy and begin a phased rollback of sanctions in exchange for nuclear curbs.
· David Vujanovic
China calls for 'sustainable security architecture' in Middle East
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for a firm commitment to the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging all parties to work towards building a "sustainable security architecture in the region", according to the state-run Xinhua news agency.
· Middleeasteye
US-Iran cease-fire raises new questions for Seoul
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
WATCH: Haredi protesters block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak
Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) anti-IDF draft activists from the Jerusalem Faction (Peleg Yerushalmi) blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak on Wednesday morning.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shipping firms await proof of safety before returning to Hormuz
Shipping companies are waiting for evidence that the agreement between the United States and Iran will hold before resuming operations through the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.
· Middleeasteye
Acuerdo provisional entre EEUU e Irán evita lo más espinoso: el programa nuclear de Teherán
El vicepresidente, JD Vance, habla en una aparición en el programa “Hannity” el lunes 15 de junio de 2026, en Nueva York. (Foto by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
· Matthew Lee
Foreign Policy article calls Iran war a bigger defeat than Vietnam
The United States' war against Iran represents a more serious strategic setback than the Vietnam War, contending that it directly damaged core US interests and weakened Washington's position on the global stage, a Foreign Policy analyst has reported.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli air strikes and shelling reported in southern Lebanon
Israeli air strikes and artillery fire were reported across parts of southern Lebanon on Tuesday, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Asian shares are mixed and oil stays below $80 as world awaits details on US-Iran deal
A currency trader stretches near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Chan Ho Him
Japan logs a trade deficit as imports of electrical machinery surge
Containers are stacked at a port in Tokyo Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Michi Ono/Kyodo News via AP)
· Yuri Kageyama
The Belfast riots, Palestine Action protests. What is terrorism now – and why the hypocrisy? | George Monbiot
The right is obsessed with ‘two-tier policing’. This is indeed a two-tier government – but the real victims are progressives
· Georgemonbiot
Inflation expected to linger despite end of Middle East war: BOK
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is expected to continue facing elevated consumer prices despite the end of the Middle East conflict amid rising incomes following the boom in the technology industry, the central bank said Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Three Iranian tankers exit U.S. blockade for first time in months as shipowners eye Hormuz in 'wary disbelief'
At least three Iranian tankers carrying nearly five million barrels of crude oil have exited the U.S. Navy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in the first such outbound shipment in two months, as shipowners cautiously reposition ahead of a U.S.-Iran deal signing in Geneva on Friday.
· Anniek Bao