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Haredi protests and Netanyahu trial cause tension in Israel

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

HAREDI MEN protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an IDF draft order, in May 2026.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks next to U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani during a quadrilateral meeting between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar, June 21, 2026.

From Trump’s strength to Vance’s retreat: Regime change is the only path to peace - opinion

People walk past a caricature depicting US President Donald Trump, in Tehran, Iran, May 4, 2026.

Regional security fears escalate in Canada as US–Iran talks conclude in Switzerland

People march during a protest against US and Israel strikes against Iran, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in New York City, US, March 7, 2026.

Trump tells Netanyahu not to 'overreact,' while threatening to level Iran


The next Iran war is already brewing - opinion

How are we preparing for the next war once Iran restores its missile capability, regains financial solvency, and resumes support for terrorism in the region?

A screengrab taken from a handout video released by the Israeli Military says to show a strike on an aerial defence system in Iran at an unknown location, video released on June 8, 2026.

The quiet weapon: Sexual violence is a strategy, not a byproduct of war - opinion

The United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict later concluded that there were reasonable grounds to believe conflict-related sexual violence had occurred during the attacks

 The area of ​​the Nova party where hundreds of Israelis were killed and kidnapped by Hamas terrorists who infiltrated to Israel, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, photo taken on October 12, 2023.

My Word: The dangers of Iranian spins - opinion

Iranian spin on the new agreement intensifies debate over security, compliance, and long-term risks.

Iran fans display a combined pre-Iranian Revolution "Lion and Sun", Israel and United States flag inside the stadium before a World Cup match.

‘Greater jihad begins from today’: Khomeini’s grandson hails US deal as major Iran ‘victory’

Khomeini advised that to maintain victory, Iranians “must stay away from pointless disputes, disputes that are the product of ego and self-centeredness.”

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's grandson, Hassan Khomeini speaks during the 36th anniversary of the death of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, at Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran, Iran June 4, 2025.

Why on Earth would Trump endorse Iran's ballistic missile program? - comment

Trump’s comments backing Iran’s ballistic missile program have sparked concern, with critics warning they could undermine key security gains from recent regional conflict.

US President Donald Trump, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holds a press conference during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Reza Pahlavi condemns US-Iran MoU, warns it will strengthen Tehran regime

The Iranian crown prince said any deal with Tehran will fail, arguing it empowers a regime that continues to repress and execute political opponents.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi pictured in Odesa, Ukraine, May 30, 2026; illustrative.

Liberman: Netanyahu's submission, US-Iran deal will allow Tehran to evolve into a nuclear power

Liberman also called for regime change efforts, establishing a new IDF missile corps, argued the Mossad should focus on toppling Iran's regime, and advocated a tougher stance toward Hezbollah.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman speaks at the Knesset, June 15, 2026.

Iranian Americans plan protests as soccer team prepares for their World Cup opener

Iran's participation in the tournament has been beset by controversy against the backdrop of the war, which began in February when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

Protesters against the Iranian regime demonstrate outside Carson Sports Park in Carson, California, US, June 14, 2026.

US, Iran deal alarms Iranian dissidents while Israel vows to stay in Lebanon

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.

Donald Trump: Finish the job - opinion

In recent days, Trump has signaled increasing frustration with Tehran’s refusal to make meaningful concessions. The Iranian regime continues to follow the same playbook it has used for decades.

A satellite image shows likely oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers near Iran's Kharg Island, May 6, 2026.