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Iran's IRGC Quds Force head Qaani visits Baghdad, meets Shi'ite political, militia leaders - report

Iran's Quds Force head Esmail Qaani visited Baghdad to discuss Iraq's next prime minister and the future of Shi'ite militias amid US sanctions.

|ByJAMES GENN
IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani pictured in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026; illustrative.
A voter holds his proof of Kuwaiti citizenship upon arriving at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Kuwait City on June 6, 2023.

Major change in Kuwaiti citizenship laws sees thousands lose nationality

The amendments, under Amiri Decree No. (15), published in the Al-Kuwait Al-Youm gazette, requires newly naturalized citizens to renounce any other citizenship within three months.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street next to deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, in London, Britain, October 29, 2025.

UK PM Starmer under pressure as Lammy defends Mandelson appointment

"I have absolutely no doubt at all, knowing the PM as I do, that had he known that Peter Mandelson had not passed the vetting, he would never, ever have appointed him ambassador," Lammy said.

|ByREUTERS
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2026.

Bennett launches national disability inclusion plan, pledges accessibility reforms if elected

Bennett said at a Bnei Brak event that there are 1.2 million people with disabilities in Israel, and that the state has been failing to integrate them into society.

|ByKESHET NEEV

Israel planned Hamas ties, to recognize Gaza rule before October 7 in 'Hudna plan' - report

A COGAT-led "Hudna Plan" reportedly planned to grant Hamas de-facto rule over the Gaza Strip, while the terror group simultaneously planned the upcoming October 7 massacre.

MARCH 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Members of the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and mourners attend the funeral of al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls a snap election, warning that Trump’s trade actions and sovereignty threats pose a major crisis for Canada’s future.

MARCH 23, 2025ByREUTERS
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in a press conference after meeting with provincial and territorial leaders at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 21, 2025.

Shin Bet detains, releases PMO worker and activist after espionage probe - report

The suspicion arose after the senior PMO employee sent information to the activist who wanted to protest in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vehicle regarding the Israeli leader's convoy.

MARCH 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's convoy in Jerusalem. April 05, 2021.

Ousting Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu's maneuver to avoid scrutiny over October 7 - analysis

This is his attempt to put all of the blame on the IDF and Shin Bet without anyone looking seriously into his role. If he is never probed, it will be difficult to learn how to avoid another disaster.

MARCH 20, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Protesters gather in Jerusalem near the High Court of Justice. March 19, 2025.

Liberman announces intention to run for PM, slams Netanyahu for stalling hostage deal

Liberman criticized Netanyahu's handling of the hostage crisis, accusing him of stalling the hostage deal and claiming that it benefits him politically.

MARCH 16, 2025ByELIAV BREUER, WALLA!
MK Avigdor Liberman attends Israel Hayom security conference in Jerusalem, December 1, 2024

Greek MP Nikos Papadopoulos arrested after vandalizing ‘blasphemous’ artworks

He declared: 'I demand the immediate withdrawal of these specific exhibits from the National Gallery.'

MARCH 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The National Gallery in Athens.

Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister

Carney's win marks the first time an outsider with no real political background has become Canadian prime minister.

MARCH 10, 2025ByREUTERS
Mark Carney, newly elected as the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, delivers his victory address following the official announcement of the 2025 Liberal Leadership race results at Rogers Centre, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on March 9, 2025

Netanyahu to unveil NIS 3.9 billion plan to develop Israel's Druze, Circassian sectors

The proposed plan includes a wide range of investments aimed at strengthening localities in the Galilee, Carmel, and Golan Heights.

MARCH 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Druze gather to contact their relatives on the Syrian side of the border from the Israeli Golan Heights.

Prime Minister's Office: This is what happened on the night of October 7

According to the statement, the prime minister was only updated on the night’s events at 6:29 a.m. on Saturday morning, after Hamas's attack had already begun.

MARCH 2, 2025ByANNA BARSKY
(L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi

PMO launches Bibas billboards campaign worldwide

Some of the cities that have featured billboards include New York, Los Angeles, Washington, and Miami, as well as major European cities such as London and Berlin.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A billboard memorializing Ariel Bibas as part of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate's new campaign, February 27, 2025.