The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/the-washington-post/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:32:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png The Washington Post | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/the-washington-post/ 32 32 Pentagon denies reported assessment that de-mining Hormuz will take six months https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-denies-reported-assessment-that-de-mining-hormuz-will-take-six-months/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:41:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808333 US Defense Department calls Washington Post report, based on classified briefing to lawmakers, 'dishonest journalism'; Iran claims it has banked first tolls from shipping in strait

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]]> Pentagon said prepping weeks-long ground operation in Iran, short of full invasion https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-said-prepping-weeks-long-ground-operation-in-iran-short-of-full-invasion/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:34:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790062 IRGC threatens American colleges in Middle East, hits aluminum plants in UAE, Bahrain, in response to US-Israeli strikes; Iran targets southern Israel in overnight missile attacks

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]]> ‘All the President’s Men’: 50-year-old time capsule of great American journalism https://www.timesofisrael.com/all-the-presidents-men-50-year-old-time-capsule-of-great-american-journalism/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:02:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3758202&preview=true&preview_id=3758202 Jordan Hoffman and Amanda Borschel-Dan watch the groovily styled 1976 film and see parallels with today's Epstein case, plus Israeli Oscar contender, 'Children No More: Were and are Gone'

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]]> Washington Post fires one-third of staff, including all its Middle East journalists https://www.timesofisrael.com/washington-post-fires-one-third-of-staff-across-all-departments-in-mass-lay-offs/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:01:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3748321 Editor defends painful but necessary move; staff union calls on public to pressure owner Jeff Bezos; former editor decries 'near-instant, self-inflicted brand destruction'

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]]> Report: Netanyahu, Trump planned Iran strike far in advance, ran deception campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-netanyahu-trump-planned-iran-strike-far-in-advance-ran-deception-campaign/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:55:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3714680 Washington Post says two leaders began plotting attack in February, leaked false stories to US and Israeli media painting daylight between countries' policies toward Tehran

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]]> Bezos restricts Washington Post opinion page, prompting section editor to resign https://www.timesofisrael.com/bezos-restricts-washington-post-opinion-page-prompting-head-editor-to-resign/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:53:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3491958 Billionaire says the paper's opinion section 'will defend free market and personal liberties' only, as Post's rightward shift sparks praise from Elon Musk and other Trump allies

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]]> Former ADL chief Abe Foxman blasts group for muted response to Trump’s MSG rally https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-adl-chief-abe-foxman-blasts-group-for-muted-response-to-trumps-msg-rally/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:27:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3408857 American Jewish groups afraid to anger ex-president should he win again, Foxman charges, after 'bizarre' statement by ADL about campaign event that avoids naming Trump himself

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]]> Washington Post announces it will not endorse Harris or Trump in US election https://www.timesofisrael.com/washington-post-announces-will-not-endorse-harris-or-trump-in-us-election/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:41:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3404745 Influential Jeff Bezos-owned publication says it's returning to roots of not endorsing candidates; ex-editor Marty Baron accuses Post of 'cowardice, with democracy as its casualty'

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]]> Biden said to claim ’18 out of 19 people who work for Netanyahu are liars’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-said-to-claim-18-out-of-19-people-who-work-for-netanyahu-are-liars/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:37:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3398488 Adding to his book's claims of tension between the US president and Israeli PM, Bob Woodward tells the Washington Post that Biden has 'total distrust' in Netanyahu

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]]> Washington Post admits front page on Majdal Shams attack lacked ‘adequate context’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/washington-post-admits-front-page-on-majdal-shams-attack-lacked-adequate-context/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:39:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3343703&preview=true&preview_id=3343703 Newspaper issues editor's note acknowledging criticism of cover juxtaposing image of mourning Druze family members with headline on Israeli strikes on Lebanon

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]]> Washington Post panned for accusing hostage’s parents of ignoring ‘assault on Gaza’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/washington-post-panned-for-accusing-hostages-parents-of-ignoring-assault-on-gaza/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 06:56:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3335677 Newspaper later deletes tweet critical of Omer Neutra's parents, who addressed RNC, but replaces it with one that still brands the Hamas captive as 'missing'

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]]> NYC deputy mayor: Washington Post report on Columbia contains ‘antisemitic tropes’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/nyc-deputy-mayor-washington-post-report-on-columbia-contains-antisemitic-tropes/ Fri, 17 May 2024 09:22:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3291860 Post report alleged Jewish billionaires used their money and power to influence Mayor Eric Adams to take action against student protests

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]]> Journalism leaders express support for Gaza reporters, ask for more protection https://www.timesofisrael.com/journalism-leaders-express-support-for-gaza-reporters-ask-for-more-protection/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:12:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3236028 Signees include journalists from The Associated Press, New York Times, Washington Post and Israel's Haaretz, among several others

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]]> US worried Netanyahu could wage war on Hezbollah for political gain – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-worried-netanyahu-could-wage-war-on-hezbollah-for-political-gain-report/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 13:08:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3195090 With Blinken due in Israel this week to try to stave off expansion of conflict, Washington Post quotes anonymous officials who think PM might escalate in north to save his career

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]]> US, Qatar indicate hostage deal near, as rumors swirl of swap with a short ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-qatar-indicate-hostage-deal-near-as-rumors-swirl-of-swap-with-a-short-ceasefire/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 23:10:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3157826 Washington Post reports agreement would see at least 50 released in batches over 5-day calm; Hebrew media outlets report differences remain over number of captives, stages of deal

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