Kamala Harris

Two soldiers killed in Lebanon fighting, arson attack in London

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

An Israeli flag hangs on a building in southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, April 17, 2026.
Former US vice president Kamala Harris during a book tour, pictured in South Carolina, April 16, 2026.

Kamala Harris accuses Netanyahu of pulling Trump into Iran war

A demonstrator displays a portrait of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, as people rally against Iran's ruling establishment, following US and Israel strikes on Iran, in New York City, US, March 2, 2026.

Dear Democrats: Stand with Iranians against mullah dictatorship - opinion

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom attends the inauguration of new installations at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center as part of the prison’s transformation plan, in San Quentin, California, US, February 20, 2026.

Gavin Newsom says he never has and ‘never will’ take money from AIPAC


10 of the most-read American Jewish news stories of 2024

The 10 American Jewry stories that most captured the attention of JTA's readers throughout 2024.

 The top ten American stories of 2024

Netanyahu, Trump, and Harris named finalists for TIME Person of the Year

The 2024 shortlist for TIME magazine's Person of the Year also includes Princess Kate of Wales and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

 Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu

Almost one month after Election Day, here’s what we know about how Jews voted

Jewish voters supported Kamala Harris by somewhere between 63% and 71%, but Donald Trump won a higher percentage of Jews than he did in 2020. 

US presidential election race: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris (illustrative)

Majority of US voters support Trump's policy plans for future - poll

Low marks were given to Trump for his efforts to reach out to Kamala Harris supporters, and 52% of Americans say it is extremely or very important for him to do so to unify the country. 

 US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump speaks at an America First Policy Institute gala last week at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.

Overcoming the Trump divide: A Jewish call for unity and understanding – opinion

American Jews must bridge divides and fight Jew-hatred amid rising political polarization.

 US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump speaks at an America First Policy Institute gala last week at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.

Americans weren’t interested in prolonging Obama’s policies through Harris - opinion

Americans felt the vibe – that American wokeness and moral self-doubt were insidious weaknesses. Therefore, they ruled that the Obama era must finally end.

 FORMER US president Barack Obama speaks during a presidential election campaign rally for then-candidate Kamala Harris in Philadelphia last month.

US Democrats need to reflect, rebuild, and focus on economic issues - opinion

And Trump’s uncanny skill in portraying himself as the victim of the leftist elite became the mantra of his MAGA followers and the whole Republican party. 

 US VICE President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to supporters as she concedes the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, in Washington, earlier this month

Biden, Trump to meet at White House for transition talks after Harris defeat

Biden and Trump have sharply criticized each other for years, and their respective teams hold vastly different positions on policies from climate change to Russia to trade.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds up the proclamation stating that the US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and will move its embassy there, at the White House in 2017.

Muslim advocacy groups may have moved the needle in the US election - analysis

CAIR, the largest Muslim advocacy group in the US, declined to endorse either of the major candidates, while Emgage endorsed Harris despite ‘strong disagreement’ with her Israel policy

US President Joe Biden greets Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, at a dinner in Washington, last month. The administration is faced with the critical dilemma of whether to join Israel in retaliating against Iran, says the writer.

President Herzog congratulates Trump, thanks Biden-Harris administration for support at JFNA

Herzog said he spoke with Trump a few days ago and spoke of the "urgent need to bring our hostages back home."

Israeli president Isaac Herzog at “The Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism”, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on October 30, 2024.