How Trump went from threatening Iran’s annihilation to reaching a truce within a day

WASHINGTON (AP) — US President Donald Trump over the course of a day went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that the battered Islamic Republic’s leadership had presented a “workable” plan... Read more »

Trump must carry out his threats 

“The region will become hell for our enemies if the attacks on Iranian infrastructure expand,” Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesman for the supreme operational headquarters of Iran’s armed forces, said Sunday. He issued that... Read more »

Christian, Jewish leaders slam antisemitic staffers for campaigns challenging Graham in SC GOP primary – JNS.org

( Apr. 7, 2026 / JNS ) Christian and Jewish leaders joined with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday to condemn antisemitic staff with prominent positions in the campaigns challenging Graham in... Read more »

Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly in ‘severe’ condition, unable to govern Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and being treated for a “severe” medical issue, rendering him unable to govern the country, according to an intelligence assessment obtained by The Times British... Read more »

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution that omits military action

The UN Security Council was expected to vote Tuesday on a resolution to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in a significantly watered-down form, after veto-wielding China opposed authorizing force,... Read more »

Israel learned the lesson Europe forgot

In the period between the two World Wars, the Czech people established a democratic, enlightened, tolerant, and peace-seeking republic at the heart of Europe. The leaders of Czechoslovakia were not naïve. They... Read more »

Straight outta Egypt with Michael Rapaport

Noam Weissman Hey, everyone, welcome to Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam. Mijal Bitton I’m Mijal Noam Weissman And I’m Noam, and this podcast is our way of trying to unpack those... Read more »

Iran says won’t open Hormuz for temporary truce after Pakistan proposes 45-day ceasefire

Iran indicated on Monday that it would not be prepared to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for anything less than a permanent ceasefire, after it and the United States received a draft... Read more »

What’s on the table? Understanding the symbolism of Passover Seder foods

Each year, many of us sit at the Passover table with a mix of curiosity and uncertainty — not fully knowing the traditions, unsure of what exactly comes next. But the Seder... Read more »

Ukraine and Syria agree to increase security ties as Zelensky tours Mideast

Ukraine and Syria pledged greater security cooperation in talks on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region following the outbreak of the US-Israel... Read more »