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Saudi Arabia is a 'paper tiger,' weaker than it appears, Israeli former national security head says

"Saudi Arabia has a great deal of weaponry and a great deal of money, but militarily, it cannot manage to 'get through the day,'" said Brig.-Gen. (res.) Jacob Nagel.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ahead of the expected signing of a defence deal between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.
An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

US lawmakers seek 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect against protests

 US President Donald Trump talks with Vice President JD Vance in the Cross Hall following a celebration of US military mothers event at the White House in Washington, US, May 8, 2025.

Trump pitches Vance to donors as next presidential candidate in private meeting - report

Abbas Alawieh, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Layla Elabed, campaign manager for Listen to Michigan, speak to the press one day after the Michigan presidential primary, at Haraz Coffee House in Dearborn, Michigan, on February 28, 2024.

‘Uncommitted’ founder Alawieh who pushed Democrats to vote against Biden over Gaza wins primary


El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis

El-Sayed’s primary victory could ultimately cost Democrats control of the Senate. For those whose overriding concern is preserving strong US support for Israel, this may not be viewed as bad.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

Iranians begging for more strikes are the ones with the most to lose

It took the UN three weeks to say anything. It would have taken hours anywhere else. Jonathan Harounoff, who spent two years there, on the silence around Iran's dead.

Millions of Iranians have taken part in demonstrations abroad over the past two months, calling on opposition forces to form a united front against the Islamic Republic.

Iran is losing its proxies and winning time for the bomb - opinion

For Tehran, the degradation of its assets may be an acceptable price if it exhausts its adversaries, fragments their attention, and shields what the regime regards as its ultimate guarantee

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Trump clashes with Hegseth over munition shortages, slams 'communist' El-Sayed

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

US President Donald Trump gives thumbs-up as he walks from Marine One to board Air Force One, July 31, 2026; illustrative.

Israel launches program to recruit North American Jewish teachers

The new initiative will streamline licensing, job placement, and aliyah for North American Jewish educators seeking to teach in Israel.

The launch event for the National Program for the Immigration of Teachers to Israel, a joint venture of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Aliyah and Absorption and the "Nefesh B'Nefesh" organization. August 5, 2026.

Trump harasses new Fed chair Warsh with personal calls to unprecedented levels, sparking concern

Trump has reportedly repeatedly called Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for advice on Iran, AI, and the economy, raising concerns about the central bank’s political independence.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at Federal Reserve Headquarters on July 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Jewish Democrats question support from El-Sayed after Michigan Senate primary win

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win left Jewish Democrats debating whether to support him, abstain, or back Republican Mike Rogers in the November Senate election.

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to supporters at an election-night rally at the Majestic Theatre on August 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC director by US Senate

Schwartz is a board-certified preventive medicine physician who served as the US Coast Guard's chief medical officer from 2015 to 2019 and holds both medical and law degrees.

Erica Schwartz attends her confirmation hearing to become director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Chicago's Israeli consulate to protest settler violence

Protesters chanted “Israel out of Palestine, long live the intifada,” "From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free," and "Netanyahu, you will see, Palestine will be free." 

 Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate near the Consulate General of Israel during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois; Illustrative.

US primary shakeups and Netanyahu’s Gaza red line

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset vote, July 16, 2026.