The Jerusalem Post Archive

7 August 2026
Trump pitches Vance to donors as next presidential candidate in private meeting - report

According to two anonymous sources, Trump had told the donors that "At the end of the day, we need to elect JD," during a meeting in the Oval Office two weeks ago. 

Bell's landslide exposes limits of anti-Israel campaign strategy - analysis

Political analysts say Wesley Bell's decisive victory over Cori Bush reflected voters' focus on local issues over Israel and AIPAC.

Bennett has ‘no strategy, no narrative’ as Eisenkot surges in polls, political adviser says

Former minister Haim Ramon said the attacks by Bennett and Lapid were unlikely to help them recover lost Knesset seats and could instead benefit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Eisenkot keeps top, gains support for PM role as uncertainty grows in security, politics - poll

Among the opposition parties, the Democrats have failed to return to double digits after losing two seats last week, falling to nine, below the level recorded before the party’s primaries.

Peace with Lebanon cannot come until Hezbollah is disarmed, diplomatically or otherwise - editorial

We owe it to the soldiers still operating in southern Lebanon to exhaust every diplomatic option available to avoid the next deadly incident.

A wedding, a war and the generation carrying Israel forward - opinion

The young Israelis who rushed to serve after October 7 are now marrying, studying and starting careers, carrying the burdens of war while building the country they fought to defend.

My Word: Crashing waves in Ceuta - opinion

The mass crossing into Ceuta exposed how quickly borders can be overwhelmed and raised urgent questions about migration, sovereignty and security across Europe.

Editor's Notes: With elections near, every Israeli must watch this pre-Oct. 7 documentary

We know what talking about each other instead of talking to each other costs in a way no generation of Israelis has ever known. We cannot afford to learn it twice.

Middle Israel: If Israel's opposition wants to govern, they should rally behind Eisenkot - opinion

With Eisenkot emerging as the opposition's strongest electoral asset, its rival leaders should stop competing for the top spot and instead present voters with a united shadow cabinet.

Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'sort of open right now,' believes Iran 'can't go much longer'

On Wednesday, the White House refuted reports that Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had argued about a lack of munitions in the wake of the war with Iran.

At least two killed, 14 wounded in deadly bomb attack in predominantly Druze area near Damascus

The targeted street in Jaramana is somewhat narrow and includes shops and street vendors, Imad said, as people clamored around him.

Saudi Arabia expects coordinated attacks by Houthis, Iraqi militias, official says

Saudi Arabia had also observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations from both directions, the official said.

'Facts prevail over fiction,' Danon says as new UNICEF-led survey challenges Gaza famine claims

The nutrition survey, which was coordinated by the UNICEF, showed that children in Gaza have low levels of acute malnutrition.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign defense pact Friday, Trump faces US munitions concerns

Houthis reportedly strike Saudi coalition forces in Hadramawt • Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan ready to sign new defense pact • New UNICEF-led survey challenges Gaza famine claims

Ceuta and Melilla: Europe's most fortified border also serves as a Jewish religious boundary

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Spain’s Ceuta and Melilla have become the center of a migration crisis, reviving geopolitical tensions while highlighting a crossroads of Jewish history and culture.

US lawmakers seek 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect against protests

Those efforts have now been joined by Slotkin, who is Jewish, and Cruz, who has often taken aim at antisemitism within the Republican coalition over the past year.

Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia wounds 11, including a child, as kingdom warns of escalation

On Tuesday, the Houthis claimed to have struck Najran Airport in response to Saudi drone incursions over Yemen. Saudi Arabia did not comment on the claims at the time.

Mexico arrests ex-governor over alleged destruction of evidence in 2014 student case

The ​remains of three victims have since been positively ​identified, but the others have yet to be found.

Meta ordered to change youth protections in $567 million court ruling

"We remain confident in our record of protecting teens online and will continue to defend ourselves against claims that misrepresent the facts," Meta said in a statement.

Qatar, UK discuss expanding defense cooperation amid regional security concerns

In 2025, Qatar's investments in the UK stood at over £40 billion according to the British government, while UK investments in Qatar that year were at £4.4 billion. 

Seven killed, 23 injured in Thailand school shooting, police say

The attack unfolded at a school in Nonthaburi province, where a student allegedly opened fire before dying by suicide.

Trump opens investigation over leak of US' lack of munitions at critical phase of conflict - report

Trump defended US weapons supplies on Thursday as officials warned that depleted air defense stockpiles could complicate further military action against Iran.

Ebola outbreak in Congo tops 4,000 cases in world's second-largest epidemic

Researchers believe Congo's Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared, with the true scale of infections likely much higher.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign major defense pact amid Iran tensions

The agreement says that any armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against them all, the statement from the ministry said.

Spain struggles to identify 80 migrants killed after mass Ceuta crossing

Only a handful of the 80 migrants found dead after the mass crossing into Ceuta have been identified, leaving families searching for answers.

Parashat Re'eh: The choice to choose

Even those who observe Jewish tradition have areas of choice that they have already conquered, while their struggles lie elsewhere, each person according to their own level and circumstances.

Parashat Re'eh: The tyranny of ‘one’ truth

An age of prophecy should have been an age of clarity. If God spoke directly to humanity, the path forward ought to have been unmistakable.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.

Sohlberg ruling to stop announcing voters' names 'restores respect,' says former deputy A-G

Blass said the ruling also addressed polling stations located in sensitive facilities, where reporting a voter’s presence could reveal additional personal information.

Suspected arson in Ramat Gan leaves seven people injured, three sites affected, authorities say

Seven people were treated for smoke inhalation, and evacuated for medical attention with light injuries.

Israeli strikes in Syria are threat to stability, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claims

Fidan also condemned Israel's attacks in Gaza, saying that they "have once again shown that Netanyahu does not want peace," and in the West Bank, calling them "acts of terror."

Nukhba terrorist who participated in Oct. 7 arrested while driving humanitarian aid truck

According to the reports, security forces stated that the terrorist had been collecting aid from the private sector, meaning that a private vendor had purchased it.

UTJ spiritual leader meets with anti-Zionist Satmar millionaire over haredi IDF draft - report

In footage released by Channel 13, another participant in the meeting, Emet LeYaakov chairman Israel Gafner, can be heard comparing Israel to North Korea.

Palestinians allegedly smuggle ATVs into Gaza as IDF says it will examine border security

After Palestinians showcased new ATVs in Deir al-Balah, the IDF opened an investigation into how the vehicles allegedly entered the Gaza Strip.

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