IDAN KWELLER

Idan Kweller is the diplomatic correspondent for the Hebrew news site, Walla .

US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun.

US antisemitism envoy tells 'Post' people should understand Zionism, ‘not be ignorant about it’

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

Flydubai hijacker researched airlines, planned killing pilot, crash into Tel Aviv skyscraper

The entrance of the U.S. Air Force Spangdahlem Air Base is seen on August 03, 2020 in Spangdahlem, Germany.

Israel warned Germany of increased risk to US military bases, senior US official says - report


US remains 'hell-bent' on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Hegseth

The US defense secretary said Trump would have every military option available, maintained that Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz, and acknowledged that Iran is attempting to rebuild its damag

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth salutes as he delivers his 2026 "State of the Force" address to US junior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2026.

Former IDF negotiator says Israel could have ended Gaza war, freed hostages a year earlier

"We could have achieved the same strategic accomplishments in terms of damaging Hamas's military strength, and in terms of many other security issues, much earlier," said Maj.-Gen. Nitzan Alon.

IDF Paratroopers Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip. Pictures released on August 24, 2026.

US-led initiative tightens efforts to block weapons from reaching Iran, stop nuclear proliferation

The US and its partners said they would strengthen intelligence sharing to prevent Iran from acquiring or transferring technology linked to the development of weapons of mass destruction.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz on April 16, 2026.

Mamdani calls Netanyahu 'architect of horrific genocide,' calls for US to join ICC, enforce warrant

Mamdani made the remarks in an extensive interview on the American podcast This Past Weekend, hosted by Theo Von, a well known comedian and podcaster who regularly interviews public figures.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the 'This Past Weekend' podcast with comedian Theo Von, October 1, 2026.

Jared Kushner Gaza role draws scrutiny over investments tied to Israeli defense firms - report

CNN found that Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners remains the largest shareholder in Phoenix Financial, which has invested millions of dollars in Elbit Systems and other Israeli defense companies.

Jared Kushner as part of the US Delegation at Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland.

'It's possible': Omani flydubai pilot could be linked to Iran's IRGC, Trump suggests

However, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that the working assumption remains unchanged despite Trump's comments, insisting that the co-pilot acted as a "lone wolf."

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One as he departs for Denton, Texas, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, US, October 1, 2026.

USS Roosevelt, Marines set to deploy to Mideast ahead of midterm elections, US official to 'Post'

The move means that, until the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump will have significantly greater military capabilities and a wider range of options for potential action against Iran.

The USS Theodore Roosevelt from the bay doors of a V-22 Osprey after taking off during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercise in waters south of the Hawaiian Islands, U.S., July 13, 2026.

Netanyahu: Israel to join flydubai probe, ‘we’ll find out’ whether Iran was involved

In a CNN interview, Netanyahu revealed Israel will join the flydubai probe, praised heroes who averted a '9/11 disaster,' denied pre-October7 warnings, and called settler violence framing a 'hoax.

Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu, surrounded by supporters, during an election campaign tour in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, September 29, 2026

Trump, Netanyahu spoke 'at length’ on flydubai incident, suspicion pilot may have been terrorist

US president recounts dramatic version of attempted hijacking, saying an Israeli plumber helped subdue the co-pilot - but cautions: "That’s the story that I heard. I don’t know if it's true."

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a Hispanic Heritage Month reception in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 30, 2026.

Netanyahu, UAE president discuss flight security after flydubai incident

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed on Wednesday after a Flydubai incident raised questions over security arrangements for flights between the countries.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.