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Modi pens handwritten front-page note on Jerusalem Post amid Israel visit
israel-news2 days ago

Modi pens handwritten front-page note on Jerusalem Post amid Israel visit

During a two-day Israel visit, Indian PM Narendra Modi met The Jerusalem Post at the King David Hotel and wrote a handwritten Hindi message on the paper’s front page—'Humanity will remain supreme' and 'Democracy will remain eternal'—as talks focused on defense, trade, and technology. After addressing the Knesset, Modi highlighted shared values and the visit yielded expanded defense cooperation, steps toward a free-trade agreement, and 50,000 additional Indian work visas for Israelis.

Ex-MK Kahana: Iran's missiles are a nuclear-grade threat
israel-news6 days ago

Ex-MK Kahana: Iran's missiles are a nuclear-grade threat

Former Israeli MK Matan Kahana told 103FM that Iran’s ballistic missiles, with warheads around half a ton, could equate to the Hiroshima atomic bomb if 30,000 were launched, arguing the threat mirrors acquiring nuclear weapons; he dismissed Iran’s air force as outdated, praised Israeli pilots, and also discussed domestic politics, saying he will run with Eisenkot’s Yashar! while criticizing Netanyahu’s government.

Carlson's brief Israel stop yields airport-only interview with Huckabee
israel-news11 days ago

Carlson's brief Israel stop yields airport-only interview with Huckabee

Conservative host Tucker Carlson visited Israel briefly for a filmed sit-down with US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee inside Ben-Gurion Airport; the airport-only interview followed Carlson’s earlier “Christian Persecution” episode and Huckabee’s ambassador role, with Carlson discussing Christians in the region while Israel’s Christian population stands at about 185,000 (roughly 2% of the population).

Two-Decade Plan Behind Genocide Labeling of Israel, NGO Watchdog Claims
israel-news12 days ago

Two-Decade Plan Behind Genocide Labeling of Israel, NGO Watchdog Claims

The Jerusalem Post quotes NGO Monitor founder Gerald Steinberg alleging that anti-Israel NGOs have long planned to brand Israel with genocide labels and used the Gaza war as a pretext, describing a coordinated bias that influences global narratives and UN discourse; he notes large groups like Oxfam wield significant influence and that some leaders have acknowledged preplanned campaigns, signaling a shift in how humanitarian claims are framed amid the Israel–Hamas conflict.

Ex-hostage reveals near-daily abuse in Gaza and hopeful reunion
israel-news15 days ago

Ex-hostage reveals near-daily abuse in Gaza and hopeful reunion

Ex-hostage Arbel Yehoud says she was sexually assaulted almost daily during captivity in Gaza and even considered ending her life; she and partner Ariel Cunio endured long separations, exchanged letters via captors, and were released in 2025. They’ve since reunited and aim to rebuild a modest life together, though the trauma remains a continuing challenge.

Measles outbreak in Israel claims 15th death among unvaccinated children
israel-news15 days ago

Measles outbreak in Israel claims 15th death among unvaccinated children

A nine-year-old unvaccinated child died of measles in Israel, the 15th death linked to an ongoing outbreak; the Health Ministry stresses that vaccines are safe and effective, urges routine vaccination for children ages 1–6, and notes dose recommendations in outbreak areas as well as precautions for the unvaccinated and their families.

israel-news29 days ago

Hamas planned a decade-long hostage strategy, says Gal Hirsch

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch describes Hamas’s plan to use hostages as long-term leverage, his role coordinating captives and missing people, and the high-stakes rescue efforts and negotiations around the Gaza crisis, including the recovery of Ran Gvili’s remains. He argues several rescue attempts were halted to protect others, notes the US, Egypt, and Qatar’s mediation, and calls for a standing national framework and a permanent hostage-coordinator to prevent a repeat turn of events.

israel-news1 month ago

IDF Dentist Details Final Identification of Gaza Hostage Ran Gvili

Capt. 'L', a dentist in IDF Unit 6017, discusses positively identifying St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili in northern Gaza after exhuming about 250 bodies; the ID relied on two of three methods—fingerprints, dental work, or DNA—to confirm the remains, with ante-mortem dental records playing a key role. The operation Brave Heart required navigating danger in the field, and the notification of the ID sparked a moment of unity and relief across the nation as the unit announced the news.

israel-news2 months ago

Violence and Tragedy Erupt in Northern Israel Amid Attacks and Losses

A father recounts discovering his daughter Aviv Maor dead and covered in blood after a terror attack on Route 71 in northern Israel, where she was stabbed by a terrorist who was later neutralized. Aviv, a promising young woman preparing for military service, was described as a bright and happy individual, and her father mourns her loss while recalling the tragic event.

israel-news7 months ago

Tensions Rise as Netanyahu and IDF Chief Clash Over Gaza Ceasefire Strategy

During a tense Israeli security cabinet meeting, Netanyahu and IDF Chief Zamir clashed over Gaza aid delivery, with Netanyahu pushing to move forward despite opposition from ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, who criticized the decision and raised concerns about security and logistical issues. Smotrich also criticized leaks from the meeting, and Ben-Gvir called for a full conquest of Gaza to ensure victory and the return of hostages.