Israel willing to assist US against Iran if Trump requests, despite no plans to join war

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French Air and Space Force Rafale jet pilot sits in a Rafale jet plane at the Air Base 115 in Orange, in southeastern France, on April 28, 2026.
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Smoke rises from a port, near Strait of Hormuz, following a U.S. strike in Kuhestak, Hormozgan Province, Iran, July 8, 2026.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah arms caches in Lebanon as US maintains push for diplomacy with Iran

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Push for diplomacy continues even as strikes in Iran, Hormuz intensify, US official says

A person holds a placard with a picture of US President Donald Trump alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as protesters gather near the United Nations office, on the day of the second round of nuclear talks between U.S. and Iran, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.
Firefighters and rescue crews are responding to a fire in a residential building in Tayibe. July 10, 2026.

Four injured in Tayibe apartment fire, including mother and children

Drone being remotely controlled

Israeli startup raises $36 million to build world's first ‘Iron Dome for drone swarms’

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Israel warns US of new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump as tensions in region grow

FORMER WHITE HOUSE chief of staff Rahm Emanuel speaks during a conference at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday. What was billed as an honest conversation about the US-Israel relationship ended up closer to an indictment of Israel.

Rahm Emanuel to 'Post': ‘I told Mamdani river to the sea means destroying the Jewish people’

FRONTLINES
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, holds a press conference with the party’s new member Yoram Cohen in Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026.

Yashar overtakes Likud, Netanyahu as Zionist opposition bloc nears 61-seat majority

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Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.

Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham urges to ramp up pressure on Israel and ban settlement goods

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro takes the stage at an election rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week. Shapiro can show that he isn’t backing down from his lifelong mission of helping Jews and others in need, says the writer.

Pennsylvania man arrested for alleged antisemitic threats against Gov. Josh Shapiro

TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, is shown in this conceptual illustration obtained by Reuters on March 28, 2018.

Alien life on nearby 'super-Earth' exoplanet more likely than previously thought, scientists find

STUDY
People walk near office towers at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020

Natural Intelligence marketing firm wins Dun award for advancing women in Israeli high-tech sector

The leaders steering Israel Bonds through a historic moment

Laura Stein, incoming chair of the Israel Bonds National Campaign Advisory Council.

Withdrawal cannot be a gesture of faith: US, Israel must align on Lebanon

EDITORIAL
US President Donald Trump gestures as he steps off Air Force One to board the new Qatari-gifted Boeing plane, enroute to the United States following his participation in the NATO Summit at Royal Air Force Mildenhall on July 08, 2026 in Mildenhall, England.

Several explosions heard in southeastern Iran, air defense systems activated

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COMMENT

Editor's Notes: Israel-US alliance after the aid is gone must become a partnership, not an MoU

US President Barack Obama (C-R), escorted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C-L), view battery of Iron Dome, short-range missile defence system during a welcome ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport on March 20, 2013 near Tel Aviv.
INTERVIEW

Netanyahu a ‘burden to Trump,' dismantled US-Israel ties, Liberman tells ‘Post’

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Trump briefs Netanyahu on 'American moves in Gulf' in phone call after renewed US strikes on Iran

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and former Gaza hostage Yarden Bibas at the My Tree in Israel event in Moshav HaYogev. July 9, 2026.

'Not forgotten': US envoy Huckabee, Yarden Bibas dedicate tree to murdered Bibas family

A welcoming sign at Palm Beach International Airport, as it is renamed as "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., July 9, 2026.

Palm Beach officially changes name of its airport in honor of Trump, his support in Florida

Members of Armenia’s Russian-speaking Jewish community, along with invited Muslim guests from Egypt and Lebanon, attend a Shabbat dinner July 3, 2026, in Yerevan.

Armenia’s Jews hope Israeli recognition of 1915 Ottoman genocide will jumpstart bilateral ties

A 9,000-square-foot Chabad center has opened in a former nightclub in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland.

Europe’s smallest Jewish community gets a home of its own, complete with geothermal mikvah

Anti-Israel protests organized by global NGO network tied to IRGC, Islamists, NGO Monitor reveals

 Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

Americans’ views of Israelis have grown more negative, while views of Palestinians remains steady

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A Messi conspiracy: Egyptian pundit blames Israel for Egypt's World Cup loss against Argentina

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates with teammates after the 3-2 victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

UN maps alleged attacks by violent Jewish Israelis on West Bank Palestinians since 2023

View of a burnt Palestinian car after it was set on fire by settlers during a settler attack on the town of BeitFurik, east of Nablus in the West Bank; Illustrative.
EXCLUSIVE

Norway drops case against professor who called October 7 'most beautiful thing this century'

Israel not expected to get involved in new round of US-Iran fighting, officials tell 'Post'

The IDF receives additional F-35 fighter jets at the Nevatim Air Force Base. January 18, 2026.

White House preparing for prolonged Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz

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REPORT

Several explosions heard in southeastern Iran, air defense systems activated

Crowds of mourners surround the convoy carrying the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a funeral procession, in Mashhad, July 9, 2026

Khamenei, four family members buried in Mashhad as Iranian mourners chant for Trump's killing

A cordoned-off area and a damaged structure in the aftermath of explosions near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was meant to be staying, in Damascus, Syria, July 7, 2026.

Individuals behind string of 'terrorist bombings' in Damascus arrested, Syrian official says

As US-Iran peace prospects crumble, return to heavy fighting up to Trump, CENTCOM, Huckabee says

INTERVIEW
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the Jerusalem Summit, a conference on antisemitism and Christian support for Israel, at the Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2026.

Trump’s business-first diplomacy with Turkey leaves Israel exposed

OPINION

Sasa Obradovic takes the reins in Hapoel Jerusalem’s quest for glory as new head coach

 Hapoel Jerusalem's new coach Sasa Obradovic eing introduced with the Hapoel Jerusalem owners, July 10, 2026.

Over four years later: Leviev family drops criminal complaint against 'Tindler Swindler'

The "Tinder Swindler" Simon Leviev arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, November 17, 2022.
ANALYSIS

Trump's message about Turkey goes beyond F-35s, shows new balance in Mediterranean

NATO selects Anduril’s Lattice platform for next-generation air command and control

Combat aircrafts from a NATO country stand in front of a hangar during a fighter plane maneuver exercise at the American military's Ramstein Air Base, near Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, June 6, 2024.

Axon Vision links its AI system with Czech radar to spot drone threats

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Rafael in talks to set up Iron Dome interceptor production line in India

A police officer stands in front of red flags used to decorate a street, in Hanoi, Vietnam, August 30, 2025.

Vietnam defies Eurosatory ban and met with Israeli defense companies

An airplane carrying French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at Esenboga Airport ahead of the 36th NATO Summit held in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026

Despite restricting Israeli defense firms, Macron flew to Syria on jet equipped with Elbit system

Jailed US citizen, former marine taken to Russian hospital for undisclosed illness

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Former US Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia April 6, 2026.

Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to 3,889 as health risks mount

At least 12 killed, 19 missing as over 100 firefighters battle wildfires raging in southern Spain

Smoke rises during a wildfire near Azuebar, Spain July 6, 2026.

Ukraine, US reach political agreement on Patriot missile production licenses, Zelensky says

US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound, in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Sudan army says US peace plan must call for full RSF withdrawal from cities, documents show

FILE PHOTO: Sudanese refugee women walk at the Tulum refugee camp, amid ongoing conflict in Sudan between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army, in Wadi Fira province, eastern Chad, November 30, 2025.

Tel Aviv University opens $35m Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute

The opening of the Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute with Prof. Ariel Porat, Prof. Eran Ben Gal, Yael Arad and Sylvan Adams.

Shared vulnerability: Addressing child abuse In diverse Israeli communities

Little girl with teddy bear near light wall indoors, back view

Israel against the current

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Arkia Israel Airlines to resume flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, after wartime hiatus

 Arkia airplane

EU Aviation Safety Agency loosens restrictions on flights to Israel

Bank Hapoalim launches digital banking platform for children

Bank Hapoalim launches Poalim Junior, a new digital banking platform for children aged 8 and up.

Israeli unemployment rates rising in hi-tech with the advancement of artificial intelligence

Tech layoffs are the key to change in education in Israel

Nvidia inaugurates expanded Beersheba R&D center

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

Sea turtle rescued from fishing lines off the coast of Caesarea.

Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as 'battle resumes' against raging wildfires

Israel agrees to extend earthquake aid in Venezuela after rare call between president, FM Sa'ar

Water discharging from a desalination plant into the Zalmon River and into the Sea of Galilee, March 4, 2026.

A 'stab in the back': Israel's refusal to extend Jordanian water agreement may spark crisis

Paramilitary police officers evacuate residents in a rubber dinghy through a flooded area after rainfall brought by typhoon Maysak, in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China July 6, 2026.

Landslide buries 33 people, 16 remain trapped in Gansu, China as tornadoes, typhoons hit

At least one in four women experienced violent behavior from partner or relative, study finds

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Can 'being a b****' really prevent autoimmune disease? Viral meme may hold some truth

Poison apples: The danger hiding inside your favorite fruits

At least 17 hospitalized following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at Jerusalem beauty salon

Rights org. files complaint after Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yosef shames women for private mikveh use

‘We're lone soldiers, but we're not lonely’: How the IDF supports fighters without families

Staff Sergeant Oren Metzuyanim, a 21-year-old lone soldier at the main rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026.

Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods

Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah

Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer speaks to individuals at an aliyah event.

Elbit plans to hire 2,000 new employees, ending 2026 with 4,000 new hires, CEO Machlis says

View of Elbit Systems offices in Jerusalem on December 3, 2024.

Tali Mekere: A first-generation engineer's path to success from Ethiopia to Netanya

Tali Mekere

Tzarfati Shimon launches phase 2 of Luria Project in Jerusalem's Moradot Arnona

Luria Project, Jerusalem Moradot Arnona.

Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design

An ultra-luxury Jerusalem icon

Shponder & Fadlon Project.

From two construction families in Even Yehuda to leading real estate group: Shponder & Fadlon story

The INFINITY Project.

It’s all about timing! 2026 is a rare opportunity window for Tel Aviv real estate

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Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog

Michal Herzog: Women must 'use their voice' to shape Israel’s future

'Without human insight, innovation is useless'

Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

MDA Heroes   

 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days

Podcasts   

Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iranian military targets, in this screen grab from a video released on July 8, 2026.

US reportedly strikes Iran as Trump says the regime is 'out of control'

Is Turkey going to be 'the next Iran'? F-35 talks expose Israel’s growing Ankara dilemma

'To me, I think it's over': Trump says MoU with Iran is nullified after strikes

US Politics   

A welcoming sign at Palm Beach International Airport, as it is renamed as "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., July 9, 2026.

Palm Beach officially changes name of its airport in honor of Trump, his support in Florida

Replacing Graham Platner: US Senate replacement options split over Israel policy

Rahm Emanuel to 'Post': ‘I told Mamdani river to the sea means destroying the Jewish people’

Diaspora   

Members of Armenia’s Russian-speaking Jewish community, along with invited Muslim guests from Egypt and Lebanon, attend a Shabbat dinner July 3, 2026, in Yerevan.

Armenia’s Jews hope Israeli recognition of 1915 Ottoman genocide will jumpstart bilateral ties

Europe’s smallest Jewish community gets a home of its own, complete with geothermal mikvah

'Release the emails': Danon challenges UN over Israel blacklisting, calls for Patten to resign

Judaism   

REPRESENTATIVES OF the Chief Rabbinate of Israel cross Jaffa Street in Jerusalem as they deliver a kosher certificate to a local restaurant.

Tzohar's kashrut license was improperly granted, but Rabbinate must act, state tells High Court

'Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land': America’s relationship with the Torah

How a Torah scroll escaped Nazi Germany and found a home on Israel's Gaza border

Christian World   

A faithful receives a blessing in front of the traditionalist Catholic Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) in Econe, Switzerland, July 2, 2026.

A future pope will 'welcome us back', says priest from excommunicated antisemitic Catholic sect

Christian converts still face discrimination, arrests in Egypt, US State Dept. confirms

Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp

Food   

Lasange

Biga: Something for everyone

Wine Talk: The kosher Michel Rolland

In the kitchen with Henny: American classics

Archaeology   

Samson carrying the gates of Gaza on his shoulders, the original mosaic from Huqoq is on display in the exhibition at the Yigal Allon Center, July 9, 2026.

Secrets of Huqoq: New Galilee exhibit premieres mosaics, coins found at ancient Jewish settlement

New sections of ancient Egyptian temple reveal inscriptions of Pharaoh Psamtik I

Frescos from famed Etruscan tomb go on display in Rome after multi-million euro purchase by Italy

Science   

TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, is shown in this conceptual illustration obtained by Reuters on March 28, 2018.

Alien life on nearby 'super-Earth' exoplanet more likely than previously thought, scientists find

AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find

Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet

Culture   

Many pictures combine abstract designs with more conventional figures.

‘Feelings in Between’: Autistic artists challenge stereotypes in new Jerusalem exhibition

Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres

Designs on Jerusalem: Hansen House hosts event devoted to everyday aesthetics around us

History   

Captives returning after the Entebbe Operation.

Entebbe daze

'Stalin’s Apostles': The Cambridge Five and the lost world of Jewish Communism

'Vanishingly rare' copy of US Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives

OMG   

Musician Nicki Minaj (L) joins U.S. President Donald Trump on stage as he delivers remarks during the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on January 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Pink Friday on Wall Street: Nicki Minaj joins Trump for White House lunch as Trump Accounts launch

Young ambassador: A girl’s journey to the World Cup puts a spotlight on genetic awareness

Louvre heist sequel? Millions of euros worth of jewelry stolen from France's Lalique museum

Consumerism   

Project courtesy of Buchhalter Studio for Architecture and Interior Design.

Open skies: How the skylight became the new luxury element in designed homes

Will we get a clamshell iPhone? Apple has not yet made a final decision

Ariston expands the scope of solar collector production in Israel

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

Evolving regional economic opportunities

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