IDAN KWELLER

Idan Kweller is the diplomatic correspondent for the Hebrew news site, Walla .

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Sharaa: October 7 cannot dictate Israel's Syria policy, talks reached 90% agreement

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to members of the media during a signing ceremony on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 21, 2026.

A nuclear Iran would be like 'North Korea in the Middle East,' Rubio says during UN visit

US President Donald Trump reacts as he addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Trump denounces Iran as 'terror regime behaving badly,' during UNGA address


Turkey's Erdogan may push for FM Fidan to take over UN Sec.-Gen. role, causing concern in Israel

Sources familiar with the matter told the Post that Erdogan has considered nominating Turkey's foreign minister several times. Turkish officials strongly deny any such plan.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks during a press conference following the first committee meeting under the joint defense accord, the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in Istanbul, Turkey, August 31, 2026.

White House launches 'TRUMP TV' stream following controversial ban of major news outlets

Critics, including members of mainstream media, are deriding the move as an attempt to establish "state media."

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on September 16, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

WATCH: Trump's only microphone cuts out with no press pool around to cover new heliport

Trump's remarks went unheard through the White House's only camera as he prepared to depart on Marine One for New York.

US President Donald Trump speaks about healthcare in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2026.

Iranian airlines to be cut off from global system as US Treasury announces secondary sanctions

The move is part of the Trump administration’s Operation Economic Outcast, designed to ramp up economic pressure on Tehran alongside the conflict with Iran.

An Airbus A310-304 aircraft of Iranian airliner Mahan Air sits on the tarmac after landing at Sanaa International Airport in the Yemeni capital on March 1, 2015; Illustrative.

Trump calls off planned US strikes on Houthis at last minute after Saudi plea - report

The New York Times reported that target lists had already been approved and bombs were being loaded onto US warplanes after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to intervene

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump meets with Saudi Crown Prince MBS in the White House’s Oval Office, Nov. 18.

UAE official denies Abu Dhabi's MBZ warned Netanyahu of large-scale attack ahead of Oct. 7 - report

Abu Dhabi's state-owned English-language newspaper, "The National," described the statement as rejecting recent claims that a direct warning had been conveyed to Netanyahu.

An illustration of the Israeli and UAE flags.

'Messi will take MLS Golden Boot, that does not interest me,' Israeli star soccer striker to 'Post'

'When an Israeli player succeeds, it opens the door for others,' Tai Baribo told The Jerusalem Post, adding that his personal focus is on reaching the playoffs and his own scoring targets.

Tai Baribo #9 of DC United chases down the ball against St. Louis CITY FC at Audi Field on May 16, 2026 in Washington; illustrative.

F-16 scrambled after civilian plane breaches airspace near Camp David during Trump visit

No injuries or damage were reported, and there was no indication that Trump was under threat.

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet takes off from a base in the Middle East, July 23, 2026.

Right-wing musician Pat Boone urges president to speak less, follow Reagan’s example

The 1950s music icon and longtime conservative Pat Boone, who voted for Trump twice, urged the president to follow Ronald Reagan's example of "humor, courtesy, respect, and a presidential manner."

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a dinner at the White House in Washington, US, September 17, 2026; illustrative.

Ben-Gvir in Israeli cabinet an 'existential threat,' pro-Israel Democrat Brad Sherman warns

Rep. Brad Sherman urged "every Israeli official and every Israeli voter" to confront polling showing a dramatic erosion of US support for Israel.

Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) arrives for a Democratic caucus meeting on Capitol Hill on September 1, 2026 in Washington, DC.