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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials on the day of the funeral service for late US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC,July 28, 2026. (photo credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/REUTERS)
October 20, 6:05 PM
Katz threatens to expand Lebanon security zone if Hezbollah joins Iran in future strikes on IsraelByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
October 20, 5:57 PM
Netanyahu says he discussed importance of eliminating Iranian regime with TrumpByREUTERS
October 20, 4:30 PM
IDF strikes kill four people in Gaza, Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry saysByREUTERS
October 20, 3:42 PM
Zamir vows lessons learned on October 7 will not be repeated as IDF holds readiness assessmentByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
October 20, 2:53 PM
Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to punish Trump ahead of US midterms, officials sayTehran analyst Saeed Leylaz said that, by prolonging the talks, “Iran is influencing the US election without taking any unlawful action.”ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana, US, October 14, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Evan Vucci)Go to the full article > >
October 20, 2:53 PM
UK to fly RAF missions defending Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks – reportRAF Typhoon fighter jets will help defend Saudi infrastructure against aerial attacks by Houthis, while Britain will also provide an Atlas A400M transport aircraft, ‘Bloomberg’ reports.ByREUTERS
An RAF Typhoon fighter jet is pictured ahead of US President Donald Trump’s departure to Washington, D.C., in Lossiemouth, Scotland, Britain, July 29, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/RUSSELL CHEYNE)Go to the full article > >
October 20, 1:54 PM
Netanyahu meets with Hegseth days before election as Hanegbi backs LibermanThe Jerusalem Post’s must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig – the top stories, clear and concise.ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Netanyahu meets with Hegseth days before election as Hanegbi backs LibermanGo to the full article > >
October 20, 1:15 PM
Turkey sends Mecca agreement to parliament for approval – reportByREUTERS
October 20, 1:15 PM
IRGC says two tankers hit mines, set ablaze south of HormuzByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
October 20, 12:43 PM
More than 540 terrorist infastructure sites destroyed in southern LebanonByJERUSALEM POST STAFFLoad More