Waltz, Netanyahu held Iran strike discussions behind Trump's back - report
This comes after the former National Security chief added the editor-in-chief of the Atlantic to a group chat that contained military strike plans on Yemen.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF (Illustrative) Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, a transparent US President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of an Iranian flag.(photo credit: Canva, MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST, Nathan Howard/Reuters, REUTERS/LEAH MILLIS)Go to the full article > >
Hamas publishes propaganda video showing sign of life from hostage Maxim Herkin
Herkin immigrated to Israel from Ukraine with his mother, Tala—a single mother—and his younger brother, 11-year-old Peter.
Houthis show persistence amid ongoing US strikes - analysis
The Houthis continue missile strikes on Israel despite US airstrikes, prompting Saudi Arabia to seek more arms to counter regional threats.
BySETH J. FRANTZMAN Houthi fighters take part in a parade for people who attended Houthi military training as part of a mobilization campaign, in Sanaa, Yemen December 18, 2024.(photo credit: REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo)Go to the full article > >
Israel using old airstrike policy with new Syrian gov't - is it outdated? - analysis
The Druze in Syria are divided between different leaders and voices. It’s likely that many want a middle ground and prefer some kind of autonomy but don’t want a full break with Damascus.
Five additional Syrian-Druze civilians evacuated for medical treatment in Israel, IDF confirms
They were evacuated to the Ziv Medical Center in Safed after sustaining injuries in Syrian territory.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFA delegation of 100 Druze leaders from Syria visits northern Israel for the first time since 1973 on March 14, 2025. Israeli Druze proudly wave their own national flag alongside the Israeli flag in festivals and ceremonies, the writer points out. (photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Maltese government on Gaza flotilla: 'No aircraft entered Maltese airspace' - report
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
59 hostages remain in Gaza.
49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.
Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.
