Bulgaria's former president Radev takes strong lead in election | The Jerusalem Post Progressive Bulgaria, led by pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev, leads the parliamentary election with 44.59% of votes as 32% are counted.

Progressive Bulgaria, led by ex-president Rumen Radev, takes an early lead in the parliamentary election with 44.59% of votes counted. Radev, a pro-Russian eurosceptic, stepped down to run after mass protests ousted the previous government.
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IRGC QF head Qaani visits Baghdad amid negotiations for new Iraqi prime minister | The Jerusalem Post Iran's Quds Force head Esmail Qaani visited Baghdad to discuss Iraq's next prime minister and the future of Shi'ite militias amid US sanctions.

Report: IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani visits Baghdad, meets with Shi'ite political and militia leaders to discuss prime minister possibilities, and the integration of Iran-backed militias into the security apparatus.
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Iranian national arrested at LAX for trafficking arms to Sudan | The Jerusalem Post Shamim Mafi, 44, was arrested at LAX for attempting to smuggle drones, bombs, and millions of rounds of ammunition to Sudan on behalf of Iran.

Federal authorities arrested Iranian national Shamim Mafi at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly trafficking Iranian‑made drones, bombs, and ammunition to Sudan on Tehran's behalf. She faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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Benjamin Netanyahu tells torchlighters Israel’s action stopped Iran’s atomic bomb | The Jerusalem Post Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that this would be "the beginning of the end for the Jewish people" during a meeting with the torchlighters for Israel's 78th Independence Day ceremony.

Had Israel not attacked Iran in February 2025 and in June, the Islamic regime would now have an atomic bomb to use against Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu told Independence Day torchlighters.
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Defense Ministry recognized 170 fallen soldiers over past year | The Jerusalem Post Bereaved families now number over 59,000, with a significant rise since Hamas's October 7 massacre.

The Defense Ministry says at least 170 IDF soldiers fell in the past year, with 54 others being recognized as disabled. The number of bereaved families has risen by over 7,000 since the October 7 massacre.
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Tony Greenstein tells the Post he’ll fight antisemitism charges after suspension | The Jerusalem Post Tony Greenstein, suspended from the Green Party over antisemitism allegations, disputes the accusations in an interview with The Jerusalem Post, vowing to retain his membership.

Interview: Jewish anti-Zionist activist Tony Greenstein told the Post that he will fight "spurious allegations" following his UK Green Party suspension, disputing the antisemitism claims and vowing to retain his membership.
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IDF to investigate alleged incident of soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon | The Jerusalem Post According to reports, the alleged incident took place in the Maronite Christian village of Debel, with no official Israeli or Lebanese confirmation of the incident as of Sunday night.

The IDF confirmed that the incident of a soldier damaging a statue of Jesus in Lebanon is authentic, and "wholly inconsistent" with military values. The IDF will assist in restoring the statue, the military said.
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Miki Zohar questioned by police regarding Histadrut corruption affair | The Jerusalem Post Zohar is considered close to Ezra Gabay, the businessman identified as a central suspect in the case.

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar was released after 11 hours of questioning from National Crime Unit (Lahav 433) police officers over a Histradrut corruption investigation.
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FBI Director Kash Patel 'paranoid' he is next to be fired from Trump administration - report Patel's fears come after several prominent figures were fired from the Trump administration, including former US Army chief of staff Randy George and former attorney-general Pam Bondi.

Report: FBI Director Kash Patel is concerned for his job, believing that he could be the next official fired from US President Donald Trump's administration.
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Iranian ship seized by US Navy after attempting to pass through Strait of Hormuz According to Trump, the ship was named TOUSKA, and was given fair warning before a US Navy ship attacked it.

An Iranian-flagged cargo ship sustained significant damage and was taken into custody by the US Marines after it tried to get past the naval blockade, President Donald Trump announced in a post on Truth Social.
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Hapoel Tel Aviv heads to Euroleague quarterfinals | The Jerusalem Post Hapoel Tel Aviv advances to the Euroleague quarterfinals despite a tough loss to Monaco, while Maccabi Tel Aviv now shifts focus to the Israeli league. Hapoel Jerusalem returns to action with a win.

Hapoel Tel Aviv advances to the Euroleague quarterfinals, despite a tough loss to Monaco. Real Madrid is next. Maccabi Tel Aviv shifts focus to the Israeli league.
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Donald Trump believes Iran commited 'serious' ceasefire violation, still wants deal | The Jerusalem Post "It will happen. One way or another," Trump told ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl regarding a potential peace deal. "The nice way or the hard way. It’s going to happen. You can quote me."

US President Trump told Axios on Sunday that he believes there is a chance of reaching an agreement soon, adding that he is "optimistic" and that the "concept" of a deal is "already closed."
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US-Israel strategy on Iran risks failing if Hormuz and nuclear issues remain | The Jerusalem Post The US-Israel campaign against Iran has made progress, but key threats like Iran’s nuclear and missile programs still remain unresolved and require urgent attention.

Opinion: The US-Israel campaign against Iran has made strides, but nuclear and missile threats remain unresolved and demand urgent action.
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IDF to investigate alleged incident of soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon | The Jerusalem Post According to reports, the alleged incident took place in the Maronite Christian village of Debel, with no official Israeli or Lebanese confirmation of the incident as of Sunday night.

The IDF said it would investigate after an unverified image showing a soldier smashing a statue of Jesus in Lebanon spread online. The military neither confirmed nor denied the incident.
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Slain hostages' families speak out over lack of support, demand state inquiry | The Jerusalem Post Family members of slain hostages share their emotional struggles, criticizing the government for a lack of support and calling for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures.

Family members of slain hostages speak out at the Knesset, criticizing the lack of government support and demanding a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures.
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Rethinking Israeli sovereignty through freedom, communal healing | The Jerusalem Post Independence Day becomes a stage for Israel’s unresolved conflict between individual freedom and collective belonging.

Opinion: The time has come for the vision of a land of free men to stop being a tragedy of collision and instead, become a story of healing. Independence is the stage, freedom is the soul, and Airyaman is the connection between them.
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Sanctioning Milorad Dodik is about justice, principles, not being pro-Muslim | The Jerusalem Post To portray sanctions as an attack on communal balance rather than a response to individual conduct is to obscure responsibility and dissolve the distinction between law and identity.

Opinion: Sanctions against Milorad Dodik are not an affront to balance; they are an affirmation of principle.
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Iran's strategy in South America | The Jerusalem Post The psychological battlefield beyond borders.

Opinion: Iran’s influence in South America goes beyond espionage—it’s a psychological battle. Covert networks exploit diaspora identities and political alliances to strengthen Tehran's reach.
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US, Israel, and Iran face key hurdles over Hormuz and Lebanon negotiations | The Jerusalem Post With the US and Israel pressing for a resolution on Iran’s nuclear threats, Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz remains a key point of negotiation.

Analysis: As US and Israel negotiate with Iran over Hormuz, the real challenge lies in addressing Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile threats. Iran’s leverage over Hormuz complicates progress on these key security issues.
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Israel is missing a growth engine in Arab society | The Jerusalem Post Arab society remains underrepresented in the Israeli business sector, particularly in high-quality, higher-paying roles.

Opinion: Israel stands to gain NIS 180 billion by closing wage gaps in Arab society. A new five-year plan could unlock untapped potential and fuel economic growth.
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Green Party suspends anti-Israel Jewish activist for antisemitism, others remain | The Jerusalem Post Tony Greenstein was a founding member of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and also received a suspended sentence in September 2023 for attacking an Elbit Systems factory with Palestine Action.

The Green Party has suspended anti-Israel activist Tony Greenstein, a founding member of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, citing his "documented history of antisemitism.
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‘Whether people like Israel or not’: What six words in a Donald Trump post reveal | The Jerusalem Post Israel has just fought shoulder to shoulder with the US, yet Trump's choice of words suggests that Israel has shifted from a broadly accepted ally to a debated one.

Analysis: As the countries act in tandem, Israel’s standing in the US is no longer anchored in a broad national consensus, but has drifted into the same partisan currents that are so badly dividing America.
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Iran rejects second round of talks with US - report Earlier on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said that Iran has committed a "serious violation" of the ceasefire but still thinks he can get a peace deal, ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl reported.

Iran rejected taking part in the second round of talks with the United States, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
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IDF confirms Hezbollah attacked UNIFIL soldiers during ceasefire French President Emmanuel Macron had announced on Saturday that France holds Hezbollah responsible for the attack, which killed a French UNIFIL soldier and injured three others.

The IDF confirmed on Sunday that Hezbollah had opened fire on UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing one and injuring three, one of whom was severely injured.
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Gofman’s Mossad appointment faces legal challenge over serious vetting flaws | The Jerusalem Post A new High Court petition seeks to block Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman’s Mossad appointment, citing flaws in the vetting process and serious allegations in the Elmakayes affair.

A High Court petition challenges Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman’s Mossad appointment, highlighting issues with the vetting process and allegations from the Elmakayes affair.
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Javier Milei signs the Isaac Accords, marking a historic shift | The Jerusalem Post Argentina's President Javier Milei, inspired by Jewish tradition, signs the Isaac Accords with Israel, marking a new chapter for freedom and democracy in the Western Hemisphere.

Comment: Javier Milei, deeply influenced by Jewish tradition, signs the Isaac Accords with Israel, marking a historic moment for freedom and democracy.
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IDF establishes position in Ait a Shaab, former Hezbollah stronghold The IDF has established a position in Ait a Shaab, the site where Hezbollah launched the 2006 kidnapping of Eldad Regev and Udi Goldwasser, marking a symbolic return to the area.

The IDF’s Nahal Infantry Brigade has established a position in Ait a Shaab in southern Lebanon, a former Hezbollah stronghold, marking a significant step in military progress.
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Miki Zohar questioned by police regarding Histadrut corruption affair | The Jerusalem Post Zohar is considered close to Ezra Gabay, the businessman identified as a central suspect in the case.

Miki Zohar was questioned by police on Sunday in connection with the expanding Histadrut corruption affair, with the Likud party member suspected of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of Argentina Javier Milei | The Jerusalem Post A central announcement during the visit is expected to be the launch of a new direct El Al route between Israel and Argentina.

WATCH: Netanyahu and President of Argentina Javier Milei begin a press conference during Milei's visit to Israel.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of Argentina Javier Milei | The Jerusalem Post A central announcement during the visit is expected to be the launch of a new direct El Al route between Israel and Argentina.

WATCH: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of Argentina Javier Milei meet during Milei's visit to Israel.
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