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Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed his dream of peace with Saudi Arabia and praised US strikes against Iran in an interview with Al Arabiya English, as Saudi-Israeli media contacts resurface amid heightened Gulf tensions.
House Republicans have advanced a $95 billion budget resolution that funds military operations against Iran, aids farmers, and seeks to impose new voting restrictions. The resolution passed a key committee vote and could enable Republicans to bypass Democratic opposition in the Senate.
US Vice President JD Vance accused some members of the Israeli government of trying to influence American public opinion to prolong the Iran war. His remarks came in a podcast interview with Joe Rogan, as the House rejected an amendment to cut aid to Israel.
The US has launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions and damage in several cities, while US officials expressed openness to continued diplomacy.
The US Senate has no deadline for considering a bill that would impose secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. President Trump has signaled openness to signing it, despite not fully endorsing all provisions. The bill, originally proposing 500% tariffs, has been revised to 100% for the five largest buyers.
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran announcing its closure and the US insisting it remains open. As the conflict escalates, experts describe how the waterway is monitored through a combination of military and commercial assets, while officials on both sides trade claims about leadership and control.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz informed U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth that Israel will maintain its forces in security zones in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon, citing self-defense. The call comes amid reported U.S. pressure on Israel to withdraw from some areas.
US President Donald Trump reversed his plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Gulf state leaders voiced opposition. Reports indicate that advisors warned the fee could undermine US goals, and the plan was replaced with trade and investment agreements.
CNN reports that US military leadership did not order a full intelligence review of the strike on a school in Minab, Iran, despite initial assessments indicating a US strike. An independent investigation was launched in March, but its results have not been released.
US Vice President JD Vance, in a Joe Rogan podcast interview, accused members of Israel's government of funding an influence campaign to steer US public opinion against the interim US-Iran peace agreement. The accusation drew criticism from evangelical leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore, who called on President Trump to distance himself from Vance's remarks.
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israeli attacks continue to kill Palestinians in Gaza, with recent incidents including a family of six in Gaza City and a nine-year-old girl in a refugee camp. The Israeli military says it targets militants and is reviewing specific strikes, while Palestinian health officials report over a thousand killed since the truce.
Argentina commemorated the 32nd anniversary of the AMIA Jewish community center bombing, which killed 85 people. President Javier Milei met former hostage Iair Horn at the ceremony, while AMIA President Osvaldo Armoza criticized the stalled investigation. The attack is blamed on Iran and Hezbollah, though Tehran denies involvement.
Mitch McConnell's hospitalization and extended absence have sparked concerns about his health, the Senate's Republican majority, and the broader issue of aging politicians in Washington. Reporting from ABC Australia and Al Jazeera explores McConnell's condition, the process for filling Senate vacancies in Kentucky, and a growing bipartisan push for term limits.
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical Red Sea shipping route, if the US attacks Iranian power infrastructure, according to multiple sources. The threat poses a major risk to global energy supplies and shipping, with analysts warning of potential disruptions to two of the world's most vital oil arteries.
The Jerusalem Post has released new episodes of its daily news podcast, featuring coverage of top stories involving Israel, Iran, the United States, and regional military developments. The podcast, hosted by Shifra Jacobs, is available every Sunday through Thursday.
Syria’s recent seizure of a weapons shipment bound for Hezbollah highlights its new role in curbing the group’s rearming efforts, a development that aligns with US and Israeli interests. While Hezbollah’s capabilities have been reduced, concerns remain about its ability to continue smuggling lower-grade weapons.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced mandatory annual testosterone screening for service members aged 30 and older, with voluntary replacement therapy for those diagnosed with low levels. The policy, framed as a readiness measure, has drawn criticism from Democrats and medical experts concerned about overprescription and disparities with the treatment of transgender troops.
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding on the Strait of Hormuz promised safe passage but left key questions unanswered. Both sides interpret the agreement differently, and its rapid unravelling has exposed the lack of implementation mechanisms.
Vice President JD Vance told podcaster Joe Rogan that Jeffrey Epstein had connections to the highest levels of American and Israeli intelligence, and acknowledged the Trump administration mishandled the release of Epstein files. Vance also theorized about Epstein's ties to the Israeli left, drawing criticism from the Jerusalem Post for embracing conspiracy theories.
Iran's ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani, stated that the US has failed to dominate the Strait of Hormuz, that sanctions pressure is ineffective, and that Israel is trying to drag Washington into a full-scale regional war. His remarks, published by the Iranian embassy in Ashgabat, were reported by TASS.