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The Jerusalem Post

March 2026

AI is already coming for your jobs, your Passover song parodies may be next

The publisher Hachette recently canceled a horror novel, “Shy Girl,” after it was revealed to have been written with the help of AI

I don’t think AI could get down to that level of humor and specificity,
What makes a good parody to me is the more highly specific niche references, beyond just what the plagues are and the story of Moses and the Exodus and freedom,
Jaclyn Cohenrabbi
You have to be a master of syllables. And I don’t trust that AI can have the nuance that is required to really dig into a song,
The more and the longer one expands and embellishes the story,... the more commendable it is.”
Jaclyn Cohenrabbi
I try to match the vibe of a pop song with the vibe of the message that I’m trying to share,
20, 20, 24 hours to go / I wanna shorter seder,... I Wanna Be Sedated.”
Eddy Portnoy. This book covers overlooked aspects of American and Polish Jewish society and culture, namely, the life of marginalized people, "the downwardly mobile Jews" based on the stories published in Yiddish newspapers of New York City and Warsaw As Jack Fischel writes in his review, "He Portnoy admits that
The vast majority of Jews — from children to the elderly — were at least nominally familiar with the text, a fact that made the gags easy to understand,
The tongue of the fourth son was tied; / But don’t scold or decry him

Iranian opposition groups stage show of strength over weekend

Amplifying the voice of justice-seeking is extremely important. Individuals and groups with diverse perspectives participated in this congress.”
Reza Pahlavilast crown prince of Iran (born 1960)
Long live the Shah,... Can you imagine Iran moving from ‘Death to America’ to ‘Good Bless America’?”
President Trump is making America great again, and I intend to make Iran great again.”
Various parties, groups, and organizations attended to represent the diversity of views within Iran and to collectively seek a path beyond the Islamic Republic.”

London mayor asks diplomats to push back against Trump's 'lies' about UK capital

Trump, a frequent critic of Khan whom he has called a "terrible mayor," has made a series of claims about London, including assertions that crime is "through the roof" and that the city wants to "go sharia law."

Sadiq Khanmayor
A lot of this misinformation, disinformation and lies comes from the United States ‌of ⁠America,
Sadiq Khanmayor
One of the things that we've got to do better is to rebut these lies that exist across the globe,

Trump urges countries to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it'

Donald TrumpuS President
All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,
Donald TrumpuS President
All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the US, we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,

Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says

Oil prices on Monday were set for a record monthly rise

Although the war could shape the global economy in different ways, all roads lead to higher prices and slower growth,
Although the war could shape the global economy in different ways, all roads lead to higher prices and slower ​growth,

White House ballroom project to include 'massive' military complex

Leavitt's comments followed Trump's own update on the $400 million White House ballroom to replace the demolished East Wing

Donald Trumppresident
Now the military is building a big complex under the ballroom, which has come out recently because of a stupid lawsuit that was filed. But ​the military is building a massive complex under the ballroom, and that's ​under construction,
Karoline Leavittwhite House Press Secretary
The military is making some upgrades to their facilities here at the White House, and I'm not privy to provide any ​more details on that,

Iranian spy network operating in London under cover of Press TV, source tells ‘Post’

Despite being banned from YouTube and having its broadcast license revoked by Ofcom in 2012, the Press TV site has continued to publish content on social media, and a number of left-wing activists and political leaders have appeared on its shows

They do a lot of early work, being out talking to people. It is great if you have a journalist cover, as it makes sense to talk to people. It also provides more access to UK government officials,

At least 70 dead in Haiti town after gang attack, human rights director says

The attack follows United Nations reports that more than 2,000 people were recently displaced by armed raids in nearby Verrettes, prompting residents in Petite-Riviere to flee their homes

Iran long-range strikes expose gaps in Europe’s air defense, expert tells 'Post' — interview

I think it’s at least fair to say that making European countries recalibrate their defensive capabilities was exactly one of the goals Iran might have had in mind [with the Diego Garcia strike],
The destruction of these AWACS was done with an extremely precise missile. These AWACS are never in the same spot,
You have an organization working seamlessly to make sure that everything works perfectly... And what I think I can feel confident concluding is that probably the organization of air missile defense was not perfect, it had significant gaps, and that Iran, with inferior technology, could take advantage of these gaps. It is not so much the technology per se, but much more about the ingenuity and organizational aspect,

Germany plans talks with Chile over site tied to cult led by abusive German preacher

Germany will talk to Chile's new right-wing government about reports that it is dropping plans to turn a settlement founded by a German cult leader and sex abuser into a memorial to victims of torture

The German government supports the project to establish a memorial in Chile. We will continue discussions on this, especially in light of this new information,
We have no interest in failing to meet international commitments, and therefore it is strictly for financial reasons and, as far as I know, it is only for the remaining months of this year,

Gunmen kill at least 30 in attack on university community in Nigeria's Plateau state

People were here in the evening and unfortunately, wicked terrorists came and attacked our people. We have counted scores of people who are now dead and then so many others are also in the hospital receiving treatment,
As I speak with you, the figure is now 30... There are injured people at the hospital, but I cannot confirm their number."

Czech Republic detains fifth suspect over arson attack on drone factory

Police had earlier detained an Egyptian man and a Czech woman and charged them with terrorism

Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, defense minister says

Margarita Roblesdefense Minister
This was made perfectly clear to the American military and forces from the very beginning. Therefore, neither the bases are authorized, nor, of course, is the use of Spanish airspace authorized for any actions related to the war in Iran,
Carlos Cuerpoeconomy Minister
This is part of the decision already made by the Spanish government to not participate in, or contribute to, a war which was initiated unilaterally and is against international law,

US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, reversing course on blockade

Donald Trumppresident
If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem, whether it’s Russia … and if other countries want to do it,
Donald Trumppresident
Cuba is finished, they have a bad regime and they have very bad and corrupt leadership and whether or not they get a boat of oil it's not going to matter,
Havana doesn't need very much oil to operate. The Kolodkin is carrying about two and a half weeks of oil, but that can be extended to about a month in total,

Trump claims Iran 'agreeing' with US on 15-point peace plan

“We think he may be,” Trump responded, adding “but he’s obviously in serious trouble and seriously wounded” after the strike that killed his father, the previous supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Donald TrumpuS President
They gave us most of the points. Why wouldn’t they?”

UK counter terror officers join probe after car hits pedestrians, injuring seven

Seven people suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and were treated at the scene before being taken to the hospital

Although we know this will be alarming, we would like to reassure people that we do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public."

France detains two more suspects over foiled Paris Bank of America attack

Under French law, suspects in terrorism cases can be held in custody for up to 96 hours, with further extensions possible under judicial oversight

Laurent Nunezinterior Minister
One individual was trying to light an improvised explosive device made with a container likely containing hydrocarbons ​and a crude ignition system, while another was ‌filming,
Two ​further individuals were taken into ​police custody last night ​as part of the investigation launched on March 28, 2026, into the offences committed against Bank of America,
In this type of conflict, you have a number ​of Iranian services that are likely to carry out actions such as these through proxies… There ​is a significant suspicion, but it is for the investigation to determine,

Huckabee critcizes Israel police over Pizzaballa's Palm Sunday incident

For the Patriarch to be barred from entry to the Church on Palm Sunday for a private ceremony is difficult to understand or justify,
Emmanuel Macronpresident
I condemn the decision of the Israeli police, which joins a disturbing sequence of violations of the status quo of the holy places in Jerusalem,... Freedom of worship in Jerusalem must be ensured for all religions."
Mike HuckabeeuS Ambassador
While all Holy sites in the Old City are closed due to safety concerns for mass gatherings, including the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and Al Aqsa Mosque, the action today by the Israel National Police... is an unfortunate overreach already having major repercussions around the world,
Home Front Command Guidelines restrict any gatherings to 50 people or fewer. The 4 representatives of the Catholic Church were well below that restriction,

'No Kings' protests sweep US as critics slam Donald Trump deportations, Iran war

More than 3,200 events had been planned in all 50 states, after the two previous nationwide events attracted millions of participants

Bernie Sanderssenator
We will not allow this country to descend into authoritarianism or oligarchy in America,
All Trump is doing is making himself wealthy while taking away from regular Americans,

New Jersey man arrested for allegedly plotting to firebomb pro-Palestinian activist’s home

I will have more to say as additional details come to light. I will not stop speaking up for the people of Palestine. Thank you for your support.”
Brad Hoylman-Sigalamerican politician
Grateful to @NYPDnews for their swift work in preventing this horrific plot against Nerdeen Kiswani,
Last night, an alleged member of the Jewish Defense League — designated by the FBI as a ‘known violent extremist organization’ — attempted to blow up the home of Nerdeen Kiswani in a chilling act of political violence and an apparent assassination plot,
While we adamantly disagree with Nerdeen Kiswani’s inflammatory rhetoric and her organization’s tactics, we condemn in the strongest possible terms the reported plot against her,
Violent terrorist Nerdeen Kiswani wants to globalize the intifada not surprising if other terrorists targeted her. Palestinians have always targeted one another,
Let me be clear: We will not tolerate violent extremism in our city. No one should face violence for their political beliefs or their advocacy. I am relieved that Nerdeen is safe,