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White House shooting, US-Iran talks, and IDF controversy: What you need to know

Conspiracies, diplomacy and outrage: Shir Perets unpacks the White House shooting, US-Iran talks and the latest IDF controversy.

White House shooting, US-Iran talks, and IDF controversy
US President Donald Trump salutes during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2026.

Trump 'was not worried, understands life' during White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

 Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa.

Elbit Systems awarded $200 million in defense contracts during Iran war

GEORGIA GOV. Brian Kemp speaks during a press conference last month.

Georgia sets the bar: New laws tackle antisemitism and foreign influence in education - opinion


Rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and US explored in new exhibition

A new exhibition celebrates 100 years of rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and the US, showcasing key meetings, letters, and diplomatic exchanges between Chief Rabbis and US Presidents.

People walk past a projection depicting Israeli and US flags on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City on Oct. 22, 2025.

Family of Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect alerted police before attempted attack - report

A law enforcement official told Reuters that the suspect had written an anti-Christian manifesto, in which he called himself the “Friendly Federal Assassin.”

Agents stand guard after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

OpenAI offers a new cyber weapon to U.S. Intelligence and its allies

OpenAI’s offensive move comes immediately after the launch of competitor Anthropic’s Mythos model. The two companies are now competing for access to government agencies.

OpenAI Headquarters.

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.