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Israeli politicians have intensified rhetoric against Turkey and Syria, with a government minister calling for the closure of the Turkish Consulate in Jerusalem. A new report alleges Turkey is pursuing a long-term campaign to expand its influence in Jerusalem and support Hamas. The analysis examines the historical context and current tensions.
The US military has completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in response to Tehran's attack on American bases in Jordan, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran has also rejected an Omani proposal for managing the Strait of Hormuz, while casualties have been reported on Qeshm island.
The US military, alongside Saudi Arabia, conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The strikes followed an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces, which the US military said was intercepted. Crude oil prices rose more than four percent amid the renewed conflict.
A drone strike hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, causing a fire that spread to a second vessel. No injuries were reported, and Egypt is investigating. US President Donald Trump threatened retaliation against Iran, while Iran denied involvement.
Following a ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan, President Trump has threatened to strike Iran 'very hard.' The escalation comes amid ongoing US-Saudi strikes in Iraq, which have killed dozens, and Iran's promise to 'punish the aggressor' after US air raids on its territory.
Israel's education system is facing a shortage of 3,000 educators, including 200 kindergarten teachers, according to a report from KAN News as of late July. The shortage is concentrated in scientific topics and has led to concerns about unqualified teachers and potential class mergers. Meanwhile, the Finance Ministry, Education Ministry, and Secondary School Teachers' Union have reached an agreement on a five-day school week and other measures.
Recent polls indicate that former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's party is losing support, while Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! are tied for the lead. Voter sentiment shows majority opposition to including Haredi parties in the next coalition and majority support for including an Arab party.
Joint US-Saudi airstrikes targeted Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) facilities in Iraq following a series of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia. The strikes have drawn threats of retaliation from the PMF and raised international concern over further escalation in the region.
A new report by the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism finds that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in the diaspora since 1994, with 20 people killed and over 23,000 incidents recorded. The report highlights a rise in incidents since 2022, and notes that anti-Zionism and digital extremism are key factors.
The US Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, with a 9-3 vote. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reaffirmed the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while government borrowing costs climbed to their highest level since 2007.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington for separate meetings with US President Donald Trump, amid signs that the Ukraine war and the US-Israel conflict with Iran are converging. Kyiv has accused Iran of complicity in Russian aggression and alleged that Moscow shares satellite imagery with Tehran, while diplomatic channels between Israel and Ukraine have opened.
The Israeli military accused Hezbollah of a blatant ceasefire violation after an explosive drone struck an Israeli engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred in the Ali al-Taher heights area, and the IDF said it continues operations there.
US President Donald Trump was honored at the Knesset, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke during a special plenum session. Meanwhile, protests near the UN office in Geneva drew attention to the second round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's first White House visit in 17 years has spotlighted a potential historic shift in Israel-Lebanon relations, with Aoun stating Lebanon's goal to end hostility with Israel. The visit, part of a US-brokered negotiation process, comes amid Hezbollah's reported decline and Aoun's efforts to challenge its influence.
The UN human rights office warned that settler violence and settlement expansion in the West Bank have intensified, urging international action. The warning follows a recent surge in deadly clashes, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calling for international intervention.
The pilot zone plan in southern Lebanon, a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the US, aims for Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment to verify Hezbollah-free areas. Tensions persist as incidents occur during implementation, and skepticism about the plan's viability remains.
Recent missile and drone strikes on Jordan, including a lethal attack on a base used by US forces, show Iran's expanding front in the Middle East. Jerusalem Post analysis details Jordan's vulnerability, its historical ties to the West, and the strategic calculus behind Iran's choice of targets.
Hackney Council in London voted to begin ending its twin city agreement with Haifa, Israel, a relationship dating back to 1968. The move follows the Green Party's election victory and reflects ongoing tensions over the Gaza conflict, with Jewish groups criticizing the decision.
The US military said it intercepted an Iranian missile barrage aimed at American forces in the Middle East, ending a brief pause in fighting. The attack coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's White House visit, which both sides described as positive. Amid the escalation, a senior US commander has privately warned that American naval assets are stretched too thin, raising questions about the Pentagon's ability to sustain multiple commitments.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump have met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss a trilateral framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities between Lebanon and Israel. The plan includes Hezbollah's disarmament, Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and a pilot-zone approach to test Lebanese army control. Direct US flights to Lebanon were announced, but implementation faces significant challenges.