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The Jerusalem Post

April 2026

Tariffs on digital displays could help avoid US military dependence on China, policy group says

A report released Wednesday by the Silverado Policy Accelerator urges the Pentagon to look further down its supply chain than the displays themselves to the individual "cells" — a chip-like component that is the key ingredient for display panels

It gives a lot of flexibility to the executive branch to think about burden or restriction on US commerce in quite a broad way,
When we started looking at this, what we saw was another dashboard of flashing red emergency lights,

Former Bnei Brak principal wanted in Israel for sex crimes against children arrested by ICE

Michael S. McCarthyhSI Newark Special Agent in Charge
Through robust collaboration with HSI Los Angeles, the US Marshals Service, and our global law enforcement partners, we proactively identify individuals who threaten public safety and diligently pursue justice for those accused of serious indecent acts against minors,... The United States will not provide sanctuary to those seeking to escape accountability.”
Michael S. McCarthyhSI Newark Special Agent in Charge
We remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting New Jersey by enhancing border security and ensuring the United States does not become a haven for criminal fugitives,
This arrest reflects the strength of international cooperation in pursuing individuals accused of serious crimes, especially those involving the exploitation of minors,
He was an educational figure and exploited his position to commit sexual offenses,
ICE HSI Atlantic City will coordinate with ICE HSI Newark Victim Assistance Program to conduct any additional interviews and identify other possible victims related to the case,

Under Ukraine pressure, Israel blocks suspect Russian grain ship

Earlier this week, Ukraine summoned the Israeli ambassador to Kyiv for clarification, with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warning of Russia's actions undermining Israel-Ukraine relations

Friendly Ukrainian-Israeli relations have the potential to benefit both countries, and Russia’s illegal trade with stolen Ukrainian grain should not undermine them,

Trump administration probes Stanford University over 'discriminatory' diversity practices

The California Teachers Association, a partner in the effort, boasts that the program at Stanford 'works' to increase diversity among National Board Certified Teachers, citing that the 'Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Cohort' provides 'selected educators [with] full funding for all certification support services offered by Stanford NBRC,

Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor Diamond

Zohran Mamdanimayor
If I was to speak to the king separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond,

US reviewing potential reduction of troops in Germany, says Trump

Donald Trumppresident
The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time,
US forces in Europe are not a charitable contribution to ungrateful Europeans — they are an instrument of America’s global military reach,

Libya says 17 migrants perish at sea, nine missing feared dead

Libya is a transit route for migrants, many of them from sub-Saharan Africa, who risk their lives to flee to Europe across desert and sea in the hope of escaping conflict and poverty

Ukraine presses Israel on grain shipment as 'Twitter diplomacy' accusations fly

Ruslan Kravchenkoprosecutor General
The Ukrainian side asks the Israeli partners to seize the ship and cargo, conduct a search, seize ship and cargo documentation, take grain samples, and interrogate the crew members,
We expect the Israeli side to take it seriously rather than responding with emotional statements,
One would expect the submission of a legal request before Tweeting. You ​chose differently, for your own reasons. The request is now being examined by the relevant authorities,
With all due respect, Your Excellency, we expect action. Specifically, we request that the State of Israel stop accepting grain stolen from Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories. When such action is taken, we would be pleased to receive relevant messages via X, WhatsApp, Signal, email, traditional mail, or any other channel of your convenience."

Shomrim volunteer who helped subdue London attacker: 'I wanted to protect community' — interview

North West London Shomrim volunteer Yonaton El-Kouby's only thought was protecting the community when he received a report of an incident in the Golders Green neighborhood

Shraga Feivel Zimmermanrabbi
It's acceptable to shout at people in front of the prime minister's home on the basis of their religion,
Yonaton El-Koubynorth West London Shomrim volunteer
This is who I am, and I'm proud to be a Jew,
Yonaton El-Koubynorth West London Shomrim volunteer
I wanted to protect the community, and that's what I did,
Shraga Feivel Zimmermanrabbi
We have to address this; otherwise, this will keep on repeating itself,
Shraga Feivel Zimmermanrabbi
Perhaps it was random, but it wasn't senseless -- It is very intentional, and very calculated to produce a certain result,
Shraga Feivel Zimmermanrabbi
It's the responsibility of the government to protect its citizens, not to tell them to hide their identity,
Shraga Feivel Zimmermanrabbi
We're shocked, but not surprised,
Yonaton El-Koubynorth West London Shomrim volunteer
After this incident, there's nothing better than to be proud to be a Jew,
He's got one thing on his mind,

Islamic State-linked insurgents leave Mali town as army tries to reassert control

The attacks risked triggering a scramble for territory across Mali's vast desert north, raising the prospect of significant gains by armed groups that have shown an increasing willingness to strike neighboring countries and, analysts say, could eventually set their sights further afield

World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure

The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz is anticipated to affect global commodity markets, with prices forecasted to inflate 16%

M. Ayhan Koseeconomist (World Bank Group)
The succession of shocks over the decade has sharply reduced the fiscal space available to respond to the current historic energy supply crisis,
Indermit Gillindian economist
The war is hitting the global economy in cumulative waves: first through higher energy prices, then higher food prices, and finally, higher inflation, which will push up interest rates and make debt even more expensive,

Top US diplomat in Kyiv to resign after Trump conflict-report

Tommy Pigottspokesperson
Ambassador Davis has been a steadfast proponent of the Trump administration's efforts to bring about a durable peace between Russia and Ukraine,... She will continue to proudly advance President Trump’s policies until she officially departs Kyiv in June 2026 and retires from the Department,

Iran war drives jet fuel surge, disrupts travel routes, testing European airlines

Carriers have been largely riding out the crisis with hedges that have tamed costs even as the price of jet fuel has risen nearly 84% since the start of the conflict on February 28, but they could face shortages if the war does not end soon

George E. Dimitroffph.D. University of Oregon 1964
They're much, ​much more agile now than they were in the previous decade and let alone two or three decades prior when they were pretty hopeless at it,
Willie Walsh (businessman)iATA Director General
There is a risk that we'll see rationing of fuel supply, particularly in Asia and Europe,
We think the risk of a supply disruption is receding,
Willie Walsh (businessman)iATA Director General
I think COVID was on a completely different scale,
Even if the war is stopped in Iran, I don't think this is going to put the fuel price back to what it used to be two months ago,
George E. Dimitroffph.D. University of Oregon 1964
They're much, much more agile now than they were in the previous decade and let alone two or three decades prior when they were pretty hopeless at it,

US to issue special passport design featuring Trump's face, State Department announces

The US State Department will begin issuing a special, limited-edition passport featuring President Donald Trump's face in honor of America's 250th anniversary, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday

Tommy Pigottspokesperson
These passports will feature customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features that make the U.S. Passport the most secure documents in the world,

Former FBI director charged with threatening President Trump's life

Donald Trumppresident
A child knows what that meant,
Anthony Guglielmisecret Service spokesperson
The Secret Service vigorously investigates anything that can be taken as a potential threat against our protectees,... We are aware of the social media posts by the former FBI director, and we take rhetoric like this very seriously. Beyond that, we do not comment on protective intelligence matters."

US spy agencies examining how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory

The intelligence community is analyzing the question along with others at the request of senior administration officials

The president will only enter into an agreement that puts US national security first, and he has been clear that Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon,

Austrian pleads guilty to foiled Islamic State-inspired attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert

The defendant, an Austrian identified as Beran A, was arrested on August 7, 2024, the day before the first of three planned concerts by the US pop star in Vienna

I thought, 'I have to carry out the attack; at the same time, I'm afraid of dying',
I plead guilty in part,