Eric Sumner, The Jerusalem Post

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FBI arrests Arab-Israeli who recruited for ISIS in Wisconsin

Waheba Issa Dais encouraged an individual, whom she believed to be an ISIS supporter, to conduct an attack on the United States in the name of ISIS. → Read More

Was the Palestinian medic shot by the IDF serving as a human shield?

A video released by the IDF appears to show Razan Najjar throwing a smoke grenade into an open area and announcing that she is offering herself as a human shield. → Read More

Trump shooting for win-win structure on peace deal, Friedman says

The US embassy move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem hasn't doomed an "ultimate deal" between the two sides, the US ambassador said. → Read More

Other Mideast states appreciate Trump Iran decision, Netanyahu says

PM Netanyahu prasies Trump's policy on Iran in a speech to Air Force commanders, May 23, 2018 (GPO) PM Netanyahu prasies Trump's policy on Iran in a speech to Air Force commanders, May 23, 2018 (GPO) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested Wednesday that other Middle Eastern states shared Israel's appreciation for US President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. "Israel… → Read More

Trump pulled out of Iran nuke deal to spite Obama, former official says

A former Obama official calls out Trump for alleged petty politics. → Read More

Palestinian wounded by gunfire in final 'March of Return' Gaza protest

Approximately 5,000 Palestinians have participated in what the IDF has called a violent "riot." → Read More

Netanyahu says Iran crossed red line, warns Assad against helping Tehran

"Iran crossed a red line, and we responded proportionally," Netanyahu said in a Facebook post. → Read More

Palestinians should 'shut up' or make peace, Saudi crown prince said

“It is about time the Palestinians take the proposals and agree to come to the negotiations table or shut up and stop complaining.” → Read More

Trump: Iran messed with Obama, they don't mess with me

Meanwhile, a top advisor to Iran's supreme leader announced Thursday that the Islamic Republic will not accept any change to the nuclear deal unless it benefits Iran. → Read More

Israeli teen, Palestinian girl die during unseasonable storm

Police are also searching for a missing girl that was reported missing in another flash flood. → Read More

Iran FM: No desire for regional war, Netanyahu: I put my faith in the IDF

Zarif appeared to make an attempt to mitigate an escalation of hostilities between the two countries. → Read More

Ultra-Orthodox Yom Kippur War hero dies 45 years after war

Yitzchak Drexler died Saturday and will always be remembered as a hero. → Read More

Sr. Minister: Israel is stronger when the U.S. is involved in the region

Minister Hanegbi signaled his opposition to Trump's "America First" policy while simultaneously praising the American-led coalition air strikes in Syria. → Read More

Barak: U.S.-led strike sends message of resolve, but region must act

Israeli politicians agree US action is a step in the right direction. → Read More

Police arrest more than 40 pot dealers exposed in Telegrass bust

Telegrass was supposed to provide anonymity to dealers and buyers. → Read More

What's with Netanyahu's AIPAC note to self?

We'll let the readers decide. → Read More

Kushner a 'valued member' of administration, says White House press secretary

In a testy exchange with ABC News's Cecilia Vega, Sarah Sanders defended US President Trump's son in law. → Read More

JPost asks the Tel Aviv street: Should Netanyahu step down?

The answer was not a resounding yes, as one might expect from the residents of Israel's most left-leaning city. → Read More

Military censor denies Syrian missiles flew over central Israel last week

Channel 10 and Walla! News first reported that the missiles passed over central Israel and landed in the Mediteranean sea. → Read More

Haley defends Israel's downing of Iranian drone at U.N.

"Iran was once again doing what it does – risking conflict and testing the will of its neighbors and opponents to resist its aggression." → Read More