Trump says he hopes for Gaza deal in a week, Sa'ar tells Iranian counterpart to 'relax a little'

IDF missile misfire kills six children, injures 17 at Gaza aid site • Netanyahu to meet with small group of ministers to discuss hostage deal • IDF stray fire wounds soldier

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during a cabinet meeting at the White House, earlier this week.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during a cabinet meeting at the White House, earlier this week.
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Trump says he hopes for Gaza deal within a week

ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 13, 2025.
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 13, 2025.
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'Tense and sweating: Sa'ar tells Iranian counterpart to 'relax a little'

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Tzav 9 activists block Gaza aid convoy at Allenby Bridge

ByYANIR YAGNA

Turkey cancels flights to Iran, Jordan, Iraq due to Iran GPS disruption - report

ByMAARIV

Justice Dept. sanctions Iranian US resident for smuggling electronics, including for Iran railways

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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 An Iranian train at a railroad station in Khaf, December 10, 2020; illustrative.
An Iranian train at a railroad station in Khaf, December 10, 2020; illustrative.
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A-G seeks to file criminal charges against 'Qatargate' suspect for leaking classified info

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 (L to R): Eli Feldstein, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich (illustration).
(L to R): Eli Feldstein, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich (illustration).
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Houthis now becoming more emboldened after sinking two ships in Red Sea - analysis

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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 A VESSEL said to be the Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged ‘Eternity C’ sinks in the Red Sea last week. The Houthis have been transformed into Iran’s most potent and aggressive non-state actor in the Arab world, says the writer.
A VESSEL said to be the Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged ‘Eternity C’ sinks in the Red Sea last week. The Houthis have been transformed into Iran’s most potent and aggressive non-state actor in the Arab world, says the writer.
(photo credit: Houthi Media Center/Reuters)
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IDF 'Alpine' Unit raids Syrian Assad-era command posts to prevent weapons smuggling

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Weapons located and confiscated in the area
Weapons located and confiscated in the area
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Arye Deri tells Shas MKs to prepare to leave govt. coalition in coming days - KAN

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 Shas party leader MK Arye Deri after a meeting on the haredi draft bill in Jerusalem, June 4, 2025.
Shas party leader MK Arye Deri after a meeting on the haredi draft bill in Jerusalem, June 4, 2025.
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How stress affects pregnancy: Israeli study finds war may lead to obstetric complications

ByDR. ITAY GAL
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Pregnancy (Illustrative)
Pregnancy (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.