The Jerusalem Post Archive

12 August 2026
Iran to become member of BRICS Bank, increasing economic cooperation, trade - report

Hemmati announced that Iran was set to join the BRICS Bank in the near future, Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported.

North Korea fired a ballistic missile ahead of major US-South Korean military exercise, army says

North Korea has conducted ⁠a series of tests this year, including short-range ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and other tactical weapons.

Trump confirms Secret Service snuck him off Air Force One due to Iran threat, 'I do what they say'

Trump says he followed Secret Service orders during covert aircraft switch amid security threat, “I’m the last person to trust Iran.”

US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, official says, citing Pentagon assessment

President Donald Trump's administration has struck vessels that it accuses of transporting narcotics in the Eastern Pacific, casting its targets as "narco-terrorists."

Russian-Israeli historian critical of Zionism disappears after landing at Ben-Gurion Airport

Kirpichenok immigrated to Israel in the 1990's and lived in the country for nearly 15 years before he returned to Russia, where he adopted a critical stance about the Jewish State and Zionism.

‘We are not going anywhere’: Danon defends West Bank settlements at UN meeting

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon rejected claims that West Bank settlements are obstacles to peace, telling the Security Council that they would remain and continue to grow.

ZAKA welcomes renewed Israel-Venezuela ties after earthquake aid mission

ZAKA leadership welcomed the renewal of diplomatic ties between Israel and Venezuela, saying the organization’s recent humanitarian efforts helped pave the way for renewed relations.

Settlers clash with IDF, block roads in Kusra, West Bank, after army dismantles nearby outpost

Border Police officers were dispatched to the scene, and the IDF is bringing additional soldiers to reinforce the area.

Reservists grow frustrated with chasing civilians over Syrian border, using up time, resources

"It's absurd that we're stopping our lives for this," one reserve soldier serving in the Syria sector said. 

IDF identifies remains of soldier killed in Cyprus, buried as unknown in Haifa since 1948

Shlomo Haimson was killed by guards at the detention camp in Cyprus during an escape attempt in September 1948.

Dr. Maya Rosman surprises: This is the only way to eat rice cakes

Contrary to what everyone thinks, rice cakes are really not the answer to a nutritious diet. So what is their problematic trait, why aren't they satisfying, and how should they be eaten correctly?

Dobronsky carries experience from abroad Israel can use, but only if he comes home - editorial

Likud voters and the country as a whole deserve to know that those asking to exercise that trust intend to live among the people they represent.

Severe storms, tornados kill multiple people in Midwest US as power is cut in Chicago, Columbus

Images and videos have surfaced on social media showing major flooding, widespread property destruction, innumerable collapsed trees, and even flipped cars.

Lindsey Graham's sister advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican Senate primary

US media outlets project that Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham, will advance to the August runoff for the Republican US Senate nomination in South Carolina.

Darline Graham advances to runoff, vows to carry on brother Lindsey’s fight in US Senate

One month after Lindsey Graham’s death, his sister thanked Trump for his “complete and total endorsement,” and said her late brother would be proud.

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeats AIPAC-backed Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota senate race

Meanwhile, Minnesota Republicans chose State Representative Lisa Demuth as nominee for governor over former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. to face off against Amy Klobuchar in November.

President Aoun: Israel-Lebanon talks progressing, Israel won't remain on a single inch of Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said negotiations with Israel were progressing but stressed that a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory remained a priority.

Israel warns Trump of Iran assassination plot, Lebanon failing to disarm Hezbollah

Trump covertly escorted off Air Force One to another plane • Iranian official says US blockade worse than war • Israeli officials say LAF not doing enough on the ground

Iran adapted its attacks on bases in Mideast as US munitions stockpiles diminished - report

The IRGC used missiles that could suddenly change course, forcing the US to use scarce interceptor missiles, according to the reports.

US may model Iran uranium extraction on recent Syrian nuclear operation, Israeli officials assess

Israeli defense officials believe that, despite the slim chances, the White House is seeking to signal to Israel that a similar model could be applied in Iran, subject to an agreement with Tehran.

Lebanon's parliament votes to abolish death penalty, Hezbollah votes against bill

The legislation will now go before Lebanon’s cabinet before being submitted to President Joseph Aoun for approval.

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