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Herzog awards Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to 11 distinguished figures
It is the highest civilian recognition awarded by the State of Israel, presented to leading figures both in Israel and abroad in government, culture, and public service.
Military, economic pressure on Iran may lead to internal uprising, US officials say
Shin Bet involved in search for missing child Haymanut Kasau, Herzog says at meeting with parents
Rubio holds advantage over Vance in matchups against Democratic presidential candidates - poll
President Herzog calls for 'state of emergency' over Arab sector violence at annual Iftar dinner
President Isaac Herzog joined Arab leaders at an Iftar dinner to demand a national emergency against rising violence, calling the record wave of killings a "stain" in Israel's history.
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
The draft constitution also called for the "right of return" for refugees, caring for families of "martyrs, prisoners, and exiles," and reaffirming the PLO's position as representing Palestinians.
Guard dogs or state security? Malawi faces unusual post-election dispute
The German Shepherds, valued at $2,300 each, were brought out of the Lilongwe palace beginning three days after the election and finishing only the day before Mutharika’s inauguration on October 5.
Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro confirms son's presidential pre-candidacy in official letter
"Given this scenario of injustice, I have decided to indict Flávio Bolsonaro as a pre-candidate to the Presidency," former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro said in an official letter.
Trump adds plaques criticizing Biden, Obama on White House ‘Walk of Fame’
One plaque refers to "Barack Hussein Obama," the first Black US president, and describes the two-term president as "one of the most divisive political figures in American history."
Netanyahu rules out West Bank annexation, Iran cracks down on dissidents - December 7, 2025
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Pipe bomb suspect from night before January 6 Capital riots arrested, sources say
A suspect accused of planting pipe bombs near the Democratic National Committee building before the January 6 Capitol riot has been taken into custody.
Trump pardons former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez
"After nearly four years of pain, waiting, and difficult trials, my husband, Juan Orlando Hernandez, returned to being a free man," said Hernandez's wife, Ana Garcia.
Nicaragua's government releases about 40 political prisoners, activists say
Nicaragua freed around 40 political prisoners, moving them to house arrest amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Many had been held for months or years without contact with their families.
Gunfire used to disperse protests in Syria's Alawite heartlands
Hundreds of Alawite protesters had gathered to demand a reformed political system in Syria.