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IDF considers recruiting from Diaspora due to severe manpower shortages

Currently, there are some 14,600 deserters from the haredi community. The military has made several arrests against haredi draft dodgers over the past week. 

Israeli police and haredi demonstrators clash in Jerusalem, July 23, 2025.
A tree that was planted to honor slain French Jew  Ilan Halimi was cut down.

'Killing him a second time': Memorial tree to murdered French Jew Ilan Halimi cut down

 ISRAELI 3x3 basketball team, Team Ramat Gan, gears up for international competition, determined to earn Olympic qualifying points despite obstacles.

Israeli 3X3 basketball team excluded from French tournament, citing ‘political conflicts’

 Hamas terrorists seen in Khan Yunis, February 20, 2025

Threatened recognition of Palestinian state threatens hostages, rewards terrorism - opinion


'Advocating for terrorism': French politician who sailed with Gaza flotilla questioned by police

In response to the police summons, Forreau wrote that there is a "criminalization of voices for Palestine" but that she will not be silenced.

French-Swedish leftist politician Emma Forreau.

Star of David necklace ripped from neck, beaten for wearing a kippah, antisemitic attack in France

"There is an explosion of antisemitic acts and threats, the Israel/Hamas conflict has been transposed onto our soil," Richard Zelmati of the Crif Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes told Actu Lyon.

Dov Sitruk after the antisemitic attack in France.

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Iran could face European sanctions if nuclear talks not resumed - report

The three countries wrote in a letter to the UN and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday to raise the issue unless the Islamic Republic shows willingness to resume talks.

People attend a protest against the US attack on nuclear sites, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tehran, Iran, June 22, 2025.

Paris air controller who shouted 'free Palestine' to El Al pilots suspended, minister confirms

French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed on Tuesday that the air traffic controller would be “stripped of all ability to practice until further notice.”

An El Al Boeing 787 Dreamliner; illustrative.

Today's top stories: University hostage strike, 42 Gazans arrested in Israel

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

Hostage families and supporters rally, calling for the return of the remaining 50 hostages in Hamas captivity, June 28, 2025.

France halts renewing work visas for El Al security personnel in Paris

According to the report, the decision was made by French authorities due to the ongoing war in Gaza and tensions between Israel and France. 

 EL AL flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, May 13, 2025.

Israeli rabbi: 'Macron should prepare his coffin' for 'declaring war on God'

"This French president, we must let him know, he has every interest in preparing his coffin," said Rabbi Daniel David Cohen, casting Emmanuel Macron in the vein of Roman Emperor Titus.

France's President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he attends a meeting during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, in Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025.

Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests ahead of Trump-Putin talks

European leaders welcome the United States' attempt to forming a ceasfire agreement between Russia and Ukraine.

 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) bids farewell to French President Emmanuel Macron following a joint military visit to the Northwood Headquarters Northwood, on July 10, 2025 in London, England.

Voices from the Arab press: Macron’s promise and Great Britain’s historical burden

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron (C), and Hani al-Hayek, Palestinian Authority minister for heritage and tourism, visit the exhibition ‘Treasures Rescued from Gaza’ at the Arab World Institute in Paris, April 14, 2025.

'We want Hamas disarmed, out of governance,' French ambassador to Israel tells 'Post' - exclusive

“What I found most impressive,” Frédéric Journès explained, “was the movement of many Muslim and Arab states - now clearly saying: There can be no Hamas in governance."

 FRENCH AMBASSADOR Frederic Journes: Depriving Hamas [of] territorial control, not allowing its leadership to coordinate actions from Gaza into Israel - that is reachable.