Hamas won't enter negotiations until humanitarian situation improves, sources tell Post

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 Israelis demonstrate in Tel Aviv in support of a hostage, ceasefire deal, July 19, 2025.
Israelis demonstrate in Tel Aviv in support of a hostage, ceasefire deal, July 19, 2025.
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Hamas won't enter negotiations until humanitarian situation improves, sources tell Post

ByAMICHAI STEIN

Half of 'very liberal' US Jews believe Israel is comitting genocide, JPPI survey finds

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 A PRO-PALESTINIAN Jewish protester participates in a demonstration calling for the release of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City last week. Psychologists might unpack how Jews produce so many un-Jews, says the writer.
A PRO-PALESTINIAN Jewish protester participates in a demonstration calling for the release of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City last week. Psychologists might unpack how Jews produce so many un-Jews, says the writer.
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US hits Iranian shipping network with major new sanctions

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 US TREASURY Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to the media as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt looks on, earlier this month. Last month, Bessent threatened: ‘We will collapse Iran’s economy and eliminate its oil industry.’
US TREASURY Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to the media as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt looks on, earlier this month. Last month, Bessent threatened: ‘We will collapse Iran’s economy and eliminate its oil industry.’
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Justice Dept. arrest six, including ex-NBA star, Israelis, for criminal org.

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli hospital to join NASA, SpaceX mission to study microgravity’s effects on diseases

ByAARON REICH
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 Astronauts are seen inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying two veteran NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for nine months after the capsule undocked from the ISS to begin a journey to return to Earth March 18, 2025.
Astronauts are seen inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying two veteran NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for nine months after the capsule undocked from the ISS to begin a journey to return to Earth March 18, 2025.
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IDF preparing to intensify clampdown on haredi draft dodgers - N12

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 Haredim protest against the IDF draft outside Tel Hashomer recruitment base, April 28. 2025.
Haredim protest against the IDF draft outside Tel Hashomer recruitment base, April 28. 2025.
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Hezbollah chief rejects disarmament as pressure on Lebanon grows

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 HEZBOLLAH LEADER Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers an address earlier this year. Recently he affirmed that ‘liberation is a duty, no matter how long it takes.’
HEZBOLLAH LEADER Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers an address earlier this year. Recently he affirmed that ‘liberation is a duty, no matter how long it takes.’
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Not just policy and PR: Nuts and bolts of how Israel lost Gaza food battle – interview

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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Palestinians climb onto trucks carrying aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip July 29, 2025.
Palestinians climb onto trucks carrying aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip July 29, 2025.
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IDF intercepts Houthi drone, no damage reported

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Israel rejects Hamas's demand to release living terrorists in exchange for hostage bodies

ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Hamas terrorists stand guard during a hostage release in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025; illustrative.
Hamas terrorists stand guard during a hostage release in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025; illustrative.
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Israel at war: What you need to know


  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across the Gaza border communities.
  • 50 hostages remain in Gaza, while 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity.
  • The IDF launched large-scale attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025.
  • Israel struck key nuclear sites and killed senior Iranian military and IRGC officials.
  • 28 Israelis killed, over 1,300 wounded, including several IDF soldiers, in Iranian attacks.