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IDF shifts focus to Iran's nuclear threat as Trump 'not satisfied' with latest Iranian proposal

BoP denies rumors of Kiryat Gat base closure • Two injured, car destroyed by Hezbollah drone attack

Israeli soldiers are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon amid the ongoing war, April 10, 2026.
US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One upon his arrival at Ocala International Airport in Ocala, Florida, US, May 1, 2026.

Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives

Detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, May 1, 2026.

Most Gaza flotilla activists to disembark in Greece, Israel to bring two in for questioning

CCTV footage from IDF interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, May 1, 2026.

Israel's arrest of Gaza flotilla activists a 'brazen violation of int'l law,' Mamdani charges


Missouri adopts IHRA’s antisemitism definition, boosts student protections

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signs a bill adopting the IHRA’s definition of antisemitism, strengthening protections against harassment in schools for Jewish students.

Missouri's Capitol Building in Jefferson City.

Satmar HQ condemns Mamdani for vetoing no protest buffer zones around educational facilities

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoes bill aimed at protecting educational institutions from protests, citing concerns over free speech and constitutional rights.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives to deliver his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outlining the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026.

Shots fired at White House, prompting Trump's evacuation, as IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

  US President Donald Trump waves as he departs after delivering remarks to NCAA Collegiate National Champions in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US., April 21, 2026.

Suspect in shooting near White House dinner said he targeted Trump administration officials

The suspect told law enforcement following his arrest that he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, CBS News reported on Sunday, citing two sources.

Law enforcement personnel detain Cole Tomas Allen, a suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, in Washington, D.C., U.S. April 25, 2026.

Through the excitement of Israel-Lebanon talks, Hezbollah must not be forgotten - editorial

For the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to continue and for peace talks to be fruitful, the main focus must be on how to defang and marginalize Hezbollah.

Israel Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanon Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and US Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office, April 23, 2026.

Trump safe after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner, suspect in custody

Authorities have identified the suspected gunman as Cole Thomas Allen, a 31-year-old male from California, CNN reported, citing multiple law enforcement officials briefed on the incident.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, next to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2026.

US to allow denial of green card applicants over anti-Israel political opinions - NYT

Further, the Times noted that these officers are now being referred to as "homeland defenders" in job postings, with one calling candidates to "Protect your homeland and defend your culture."

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents patrol at Washington Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, US, March 24, 2026.

Israel told US to pressure Lebanon into acting against Hezbollah or risk ceasefire collapse - KAN

The main obstacle of the ceasfire, however, is Hezbollah and its political ally Nabih Berri, Lebanon’s parliment speaker and leader of the Shi'ite Amal Movement.

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon, published by the IDF on April 22, 2026.

US embassy issues security alert amid arsons against UK Jewish sites

The embassy advised American citizens to be aware of their surroundings when attending Jewish places of worship, religious sites, and community centers.

The burnt wreckage of Hatzalah ambulances as fire services continue to monitor the scene after they were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

'We have all the cards': Trump cancels US delegation’s trip to Pakistan for Iran negotiations

Shortly before Trump announced the cancellation, two Pakistani government sources told Reuters that the Iranian delegation had left Islamabad.

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan.