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Jerusalem Post

Cause of Raisi's fatal helicopter crash unknown, says White House

The White House also defended its decision to 'official condolences', saying that it was 'typical condolences.'

3 hours ago

Jerusalem Post

Cause of Raisi's fatal helicopter crash unknown, says White House

Jerusalem Post

With fate of Raisi known, his denial and hatred for Jews and Israel takes the spotlight

The Iranian president's rhetoric has revisited not only historical controversies but also heightened current geopolitical tensions.

1 day ago

Jerusalem Post

With fate of Raisi known, his denial and hatred for Jews and Israel takes the spotlight

Jerusalem Post

Gazans under attack from Iran sympathizers for celebrating death of Raisi

These events highlight the Sunni-Shi'i rift present at the center of the Islamic and Arab world for centuries.

6 hours ago

Jerusalem Post

Gazans under attack from Iran sympathizers for celebrating death of Raisi

Jerusalem Post

Raisi's death is not of significance to the Iranian people

From the perspective of the Iranian people, his presence or absence makes no difference.

1 hour ago

Jerusalem Post

Raisi's death is not of significance to the Iranian people

Jerusalem Post

'Mossad agent Eli Kopter': Israeli joke sparks wave of conspiracy theories on Raisi's death

One of the jokes on the death of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi that garnered success stated "The pilot is a Mossad agent named Eli Kopter.&x201D;

5 hours ago

Jerusalem Post

'Mossad agent Eli Kopter': Israeli joke sparks wave of conspiracy theories on Raisi's death

Jerusalem Post

Iran's Jewish community expresses 'deep sorrow' over the passing of President Raisi

Privately, opinions within the community may vary, with some expressing personal connections to Israel due to familial ties or religious sentiments.

17 hours ago

Jerusalem Post

Iran's Jewish community expresses 'deep sorrow' over the passing of President Raisi

Jerusalem Post

Divine justice? Rabbis claim helicopter crash is God's punishment for Iran's Raisi

Ben Artzi warned, "Have mercy on yourselves, God said enough is enough, You have angered Him," indicating that the incident was a result of spiritual retribution for actions taken by Raisi.

1 day ago

Jerusalem Post

Divine justice? Rabbis claim helicopter crash is God's punishment for Iran's Raisi

Jerusalem Post

Bye Raisi: How does his death change the race to succeed Khamenei? - Analysis

Whoever succeeds Khamenei will set its policy regarding Israel, the West, nuclear weapons, and a host of other issues critical to the world.

6 hours ago

Jerusalem Post

Bye Raisi: How does his death change the race to succeed Khamenei? - Analysis

Haaretz

Israelis react to Raisi crash with 'Eli Copter' jokes and baklava

After Iranian president's deadly helicopter crash, some Israelis celebrated with baklava – while others disapproved

3 hours ago

Haaretz

Israelis react to Raisi crash with 'Eli Copter' jokes and baklava

Haaretz

Raisi's death is a blow for Iran regime, but its proxy war against Israel is far from over

The fate of the president of Iran, whose plane was involved in the accident, became clear in the morning hours as the burnt remains of his helicopter were found. His death may lead the Islamic Republic to a succession crisis and damage internal trust, which is already low, in the regime

14 hours ago

Haaretz

Raisi's death is a blow for Iran regime, but its proxy war against Israel is far from over

Jerusalem Post

Israel blindsided by ICC, US pans 'outrageous' warrant against Netanyahu

US President Joe Biden called the issue of arrest warrants "outrageous&x201D; and stressed "there is no equivalence – none – between Israel and Hamas.&xA0;

6 hours ago

Israel blindsided by ICC, US pans 'outrageous' warrant against Netanyahu

Jerusalem Post

Knesset signs historic bipartisan statement against ICC charges

"The state of Israel is in the midst of a just war against a criminal terror organization. The IDF is the most moral army in the world."

6 hours ago

Knesset signs historic bipartisan statement against ICC charges

Jerusalem Post

'The day has come': ICC seeks arrests of Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas chiefs

"I could not have been clearer,&x201D; Khan said. "Those who do not comply with the law should not complain later when my Office takes action.

11 hours ago

'The day has come': ICC seeks arrests of Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas chiefs

Jerusalem Post

How the dark ICC war crimes day came, and what it means

It will impact how the IDF fights at a macro level, it will impact how individual soldiers fight and it could eventually impact recruitment for battle units.

8 hours ago

How the dark ICC war crimes day came, and what it means

Jerusalem Post

Democrats' responses to ICC arrest warrants call ranges across ideological spectrum

Only a few of the Democratic Party's most progressive members immediately commented on the ICC's warrants request.

3 hours ago

Democrats' responses to ICC arrest warrants call ranges across ideological spectrum

Haaretz

The ICC's unrelenting pursuit of justice against Hamas and Israeli leaders

The ICC might have lost Israel forever. But the court seeks and pursues justice as the Bible commands. If this doesn't destroy it, the court may win a second chance from the rest of the world

3 hours ago

The ICC's unrelenting pursuit of justice against Hamas and Israeli leaders

Haaretz

Biden slams 'outrageous' ICC decision to seek arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant

Israel's allies in Congress slammed the ICC prosecutor's decision to file an application for an arrest warrant against Israel's leaders ■ U.K. Prime Minister Sunak called the move 'unhelpful' to efforts of reaching a cease-fire

6 hours ago

Biden slams 'outrageous' ICC decision to seek arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant

Haaretz

Thanks to Netanyahu, the ICC's equivalence between Israel and Hamas will go global

The prime minister will present himself as a martyr for Israel in the face of the ICC prosecutor's application to arrest him for war crimes. But Netanyahu has only himself to blame

7 hours ago

Thanks to Netanyahu, the ICC's equivalence between Israel and Hamas will go global

Haaretz

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Sinwar, citing Gaza war crimes by Hamas and Israel

The ICC's chief prosecutor's application says that there are 'reasonable grounds' to believe Israeli and Hamas leaders bear criminal responsibility for 'extermination as crime against humanity'; Israeli defense chief Gallant is also included, along with Hamas leaders Haniyeh and Deif

10 hours ago

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Sinwar, citing Gaza war crimes by Hamas and Israel

Jerusalem Post

Salman Rushdie: Palestinian state would become 'Taliban-like,' satellite of Iran

"It's strange that a young progressive student politician supports a fascist terrorist group," said Rushdie about student protesters.

7 hours ago

Salman Rushdie: Palestinian state would become 'Taliban-like,' satellite of Iran

Jerusalem Post

Iran's executions of artists highlights regime's stance on freedom of expression

Iran has significantly increased executions in 2024, targeting dissenters like rapper Toomaj Salehi, reflecting the regime's harsh stance on freedom of expression.

1 day ago

Iran's executions of artists highlights regime's stance on freedom of expression

Jerusalem Post

Who is Iran's new acting president Mohammad Mokhber?

It is far from clear that Mokhbar, as close as he is to Khamenei, will have Raisi's standing, which could leave the question of Khamenei's successor as much more widely open than before.

18 hours ago

Who is Iran's new acting president Mohammad Mokhber?

Haaretz

All the reasons why Israel couldn't have been behind crash and death of Iran's president

Ebrahim Raisi's crash: Neither Israel's political leaders nor agencies like the Mossad would dare consider assassinating a foreign leader, not even of an enemy state like Iran

7 hours ago

All the reasons why Israel couldn't have been behind crash and death of Iran's president

Jerusalem Post

Jessica Cohen: Go-to English translator of contemporary Israeli literature

In addition to being bilingual, "she has a super sensitive ear for the texts she translates, and she strives to find the right English words and the right register for each book."

2 hours ago

Jessica Cohen: Go-to English translator of contemporary Israeli literature

Haaretz

An Israeli city hid a crippling cyberattack from the public. It was just a small part of a broad campaign

Foreign hackers are targeting local authorities in Israel There have been more than 100 targeted attacks since October 7, but current legislation doesn't have a solution

2 hours ago

An Israeli city hid a crippling cyberattack from the public. It was just a small part of a broad campaign

Haaretz

'Spill it onto the road': How right-wing Israeli activists are organizing to block aid trucks to Gaza

A far-right movement is dispatching hundreds of young people to interfere with the aid, who threaten drivers, vandalize goods, and are not averse to using violence. They say they are aided by information from members of the military and the police

5 hours ago

'Spill it onto the road': How right-wing Israeli activists are organizing to block aid trucks to Gaza

Haaretz

IDF: Three aerial targets intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant ■ Israeli defense minister vows to expand Israel's Rafah offensive ■ Qatar: 'No political will' for Gaza truce ■ Iranian president, foreign minister killed in helicopter crash ■ Israeli forces assassinate top Hamas police officers in ...

11 hours ago

IDF: Three aerial targets intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace

Haaretz

Three Israeli hostages whose bodies were retrieved from Gaza laid to rest

Amit Buskila, Shani Louk, and Itzhak Gelerenter were buried on Sunday, two days after their bodies were returned to Israel from Gaza

24 hours ago

Three Israeli hostages whose bodies were retrieved from Gaza laid to rest

Haaretz

Israeli settlers torch cars in West Bank village, raid truck carrying aid for Gaza

Scores of settlers gathered at two junctions in the West Bank and threw stones at Palestinians earlier Sunday while others raided a truck near the settlement of Eviatar, claiming it was delivering aid to Gaza

1 day ago

Israeli settlers torch cars in West Bank village, raid truck carrying aid for Gaza

Jerusalem Post

'Forced to read script': IDF finds footage of former hostages Ela, Dafna Elyakim in Gaza

The Elyakim sisters were released as part of the hostage release and ceasefire deal in late November.

1 day ago

'Forced to read script': IDF finds footage of former hostages Ela, Dafna Elyakim in Gaza

Haaretz

Itamar Ben-Gvir rages at Israel's police chief for protecting Gaza aid convoys

Sources say that Israel's national security minister was surprised by the large number of police officers at a West Bank checkpoint, and raged at the police commissioner two days later because special units were assigned to safeguard Gaza aid convoys

24 hours ago

Itamar Ben-Gvir rages at Israel's police chief for protecting Gaza aid convoys

Haaretz

Don't dismiss talk of Israel occupying Gaza. This time, Netanyahu means what he says

The Israeli prime minister is consistent in demanding security control of Gaza. While Israelis tend to treat his remarks as political chicanery, he is leading the process to 'Judaize Gaza' – and Benny Gantz, Yoav Gallant, and the U.S. won't stop him

24 hours ago

Don't dismiss talk of Israel occupying Gaza. This time, Netanyahu means what he says

Haaretz

Netanyahu: 'The new antisemitism has moved from the campuses of the West to the court in The Hague'

Israel's prime minister said the whole country was being targeted after chief prosecutor Karim Khan applies for arrest warrants against him, his defense minister, and three Hamas officials

4 hours ago

Netanyahu: 'The new antisemitism has moved from the campuses of the West to the court in The Hague'