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WATCH: 'Post' embeds in IDF's secret Gaza outpost built to stop future Hamas invasion

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:54:09 GMT

Reporter's Notebook: At a personal level, I questioned how and why I could be once again driving toward large plumes of smoke erupting from Gaza, 21 months after I vised Beeri on Oct 11, 2023.

Netanyahu confirms ceasefire, Syrian withdrawal from Sweida due to 'forceful action'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:34:11 GMT

"I instructed the IDF to act with force because the Damascus regime sent its army south of the capital and massacred the Druze," Netanyahu said.

Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:16:02 GMT

Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon announced Slovenia will become the first European Union member state to ban the two ministers from entering the country.

Two Israelis arrested by police after returning from Syria with Kalashnikov rifles

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:00:22 GMT

This comes after Israeli Druze civilians crossed from Israel into Syria in solidarity with their brethren amid violent clashes with Damascus security forces, particularly in Sweida.

Elderly Druze Sheikh dies after humiliation by Syrian HTS

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:53:25 GMT

Sources close to the Sheikh confirm his death after a viral video circulated the internet showing Shahine, 80, being publicly humiliated by members of HTS in al-Tha'la.

Israel's decisive Syria strikes highlight need for intervention in preventing genocides - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:27:37 GMT

For many Jews, the images of Druze men having their mustaches forcibly shaved conjure up memories of the Holocaust.

'We’ve seen this movie with Hamas': Druze Spiritual leader speaks out after violence in Syria

BY WALLA! — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:08:36 GMT

The Israeli Druze leader added that he believed that thousands of people were injured, and that hundreds are dead.

Israeli gov't no longer has mandate to avoid October 7 state probe, bereaved parents say

BY ELIAV BREUER — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:05:31 GMT

“A government that has lost its majority has no mandate to erase the October 7 massacre and bury the truth,” the families concluded.

Tune into today's top stories: Syrian-Druze crisis, deal updates, Jerusalem wildfires

BY SHIFRA JACOBS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:13:54 GMT

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

Two people killed in strike on Gazan church compound, several wounded, Latin patriarchate says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:10 GMT

Pope Leo expressed his sadness over the deaths of the two people following the strike, and reiterated his hope for dialogue and a ceasefire.

Drone attack targets Tawke oilfield in Iraq's Kurdistan

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:34:15 GMT

A drone attack targeted an oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan this Thursday, in what represents a big hit that lowers oil output between 140,000 and 150,000 barrels per day.

Nofei Yerushalayim: A groundbreaking community where the residents call the shots

BY NOFEI YERUSHALAYIM — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:06:05 GMT

Where comfort meets care in the heart of Jerusalem.

How the IDF reinforced Israel's northern border amid Syrian Druze tensions

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:49:19 GMT

In recent months, the IDF thwarted several attempts to transfer tanks and armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to the Syrian Golan region.

Hostage Families' Forum asks to join legal case against Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:02:03 GMT

"His actions were not inconsequential; they directly and immediately endangered the lives of hostages at the time," wrote the Forum.

Western diplomats were within meters of Israeli strikes in Damascus, sources say

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:22:50 GMT

No one in the convoy was injured, and it continued on its way, the people said, declining to give further details on the nationalities or number of those involved.

Israel's attacks on Damascus hinder chemical weapons search, Syrian official says

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:38:41 GMT

The OPCW will hold an urgent meeting on Tuesday next week to discuss the situation and impact of the Israeli attacks.

US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites - NBC

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:50:02 GMT

The two other facilities that the US struck were not as badly damaged and may have been degraded only to a point where nuclear enrichment could resume in the next several months.

Israeli-American Michael Mizrachi wins World Series of Poker

BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:24:14 GMT

Displaying a signature mix of aggressive play, unshakable confidence, and well-timed luck, Mizrachi bulldozed his way to the final table.

IDF soldier arrested for contact with Iranian agents, exchanging information for money

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:39:34 GMT

IDF soldier suspected of spying for Iran in exchange for financial incentives.

Israel Police, with FBI's help, collect testimony from Chaim Rotter victim in US

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:41:02 GMT

Rotter's arrest has been consistently extended, and several others who are close to him were apprehended for questioning as well.

'A crucial crossroad': Zamir hints at Israeli proximity to hostage deal to Givati troops

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:45:44 GMT

"In the coming days, we will know whether or not we have an agreement. I want to say to you: if there is a deal and the hostages return, it will be thanks to your combat,” Zamir said.

Israel launches campaign to warn against Iran recruitment of Israeli spies

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 02:15:45 GMT

More than 25 cases of Iranian recruitment attempts were uncovered in the past year, resulting in over 35 indictments against Israeli citizens on severe charges.

Israeli teacher arrested for espionage, accused of aiding Iran’s operations

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:48:03 GMT

Abh Samhan joins a consistently growing list of Israeli citizens who knowingly carried out assignments and committed acts at the instruction of Iranian agents.

Uri Geller: Israel used secret group of military psychics, AI to attack Iran

BY AARON REICH — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:58:19 GMT

Israeli psychic Uri Geller claimed that he and a secret group of military psychics made the Israeli attack on Iran possible - with the help of AI.

From immigrant to innovator: Oleh entrepreneur lights up business world with Shabbat-friendly light

BY JOANIE MARGULIES — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:48:33 GMT

This ingenious design allows any existing light fixture to be used on Shabbat, providing a convenient and aesthetically pleasing alternative to bulky, standalone Shabbat lamps.

'We are witnessing terrible atrocities,' Israeli Druze says from within Syria - N12

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:18:27 GMT

"The minute we see terrorists going into hospitals and murdering children and patients, we cannot stand idle," Fares Alawi told the Israeli news site.