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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:57 GMT
Woman indicted for poisoning five-year-old son in hospital with 'unknown dangerous substances'
The child had been admitted to the hospital under suspicion of having drunk cleaning fluid, after which hospital staff noticed a deterioration in his condition, the police stated.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:37:55 GMT
Supreme Court bars PA from challenging recognized disabilities in terror compensation claims
The court ruled that once the National Insurance Institute, or a court, determines a terror victim has an existing disability, the Palestinian Authority could be liable for providing compensation.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:31:55 GMT
IDF soldier punctures tires, smashes door of Palestinian cars during West Bank operations
At least three other soldiers witnessed the acts, Army Radio reported on Monday morning, noting that none attempted to stop the vandal.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:24:54 GMT
Massive fire breaks out in southern Israel factories, hazardous leak ruled out
Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority announced that rescue forces were on the scene and that there were no reported injuries.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:17:51 GMT
National Insurance demands Sderot residents reimburse Oct. 7 aid funds over 'unlawful' purchases
NII said the funds, provided after October 7, were intended for rehabilitation and treatments but were instead used for "prohibited purchases," including airline tickets and mobile phones.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:12:26 GMT
PA's Abbas calls for end to 'systemic' settler violence, requests support from UN, Arab leaders
The President of the Palestinian National Authority sent letters to Arab nations and the UN requesting international support after violent incidents in the West Bank saw an uptick in the last week.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:05:36 GMT
IDF soldier found lifeless on base in central Israel, circumstances under investigation
The military informed the soldier’s family, noting that it shares their grief and will “continue to support them.”

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:39:08 GMT
West Bank security situation rapidly snowballing, forces will be reinforced, military officials say
A total of 26 battalions are now operating across the sector, with a security official warning on Sunday that the situation was "a snowball rolling downhill."

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:33:28 GMT
Ben-Gurion University launches ASK POLA: An AI study advisor for prospective students
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has unveiled ASK POLA, a new AI-powered academic advisor designed to help prospective students navigate the university admissions process around the clock.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:36:53 GMT
Wave of WhatsApp suspensions sweeps across Israel, raising concerns of blocked accounts
The Israel Internet Association on Saturday advised WhatsApp users to back up important information stored in the messenger app in case their accounts were suspended as well.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:24:47 GMT
Mansour Abbas' Ra'am party to hold first ever primary election for Knesset candidates
According to the party's statement, the conference is part of the completion of its organizational preparations and fulfills its constitutional requirements.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:23:28 GMT
Israeli man who called to hunt 'settler pigs' arrested for incitement to terror, racism
"They must be hunted down like pigs. God curse you; may not a single pig settler remain," said the 39-year-old Maghar resident in a post.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:30:02 GMT
Israel bans import of goods made with forced labor to align with international trade standards
The executive directive instructs the Economy and Industry Ministry to establish regulations banning such goods in accordance with standards set by international law.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:09:53 GMT
Elections Committee, Employment Service announce effort to hire thousands of election personnel
Hiring for positions such as polling site staff, technical support workers, logistics personnel, and a variety of others will begin in the next week, according to a joint statement.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:35:51 GMT
Vivian Aisen appointed new ambassador to Colombia as Israel strengthens ties with Latin America
The appointment is part of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s efforts to renew and restore relations between Israel and Colombia amid warming ties between Israel and Latin American countries.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:22:58 GMT
Police investigating suspicious object left outside of MK Avi Maoz's home
Israel Police bomb squads responded to the scene of the incident, inspected the suspicious object, and took it for further examination.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:41:02 GMT
IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon - report
The report noted that the drone was equipped with a camera but was unarmed.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:16:39 GMT
Bennett’s T-shirt and jeans aim to project blue-collar appeal, youth and energy to voters
Bennett’s campaign has replaced suits with jeans and T-shirts as it seeks to present him as younger, more accessible and energetic ahead of the October election.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:57:01 GMT
Convicted fraudster extradited to Israel from Panama following multi-year pursuit
"Tax offenders cannot escape the threat of justice," a Tax Authority spokesperson stated. "Even those who choose to flee to the ends of the earth will be found, extradited, and brought to justice."

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:55:13 GMT
'We want them to feel at home': RZP has done 'a great deal' for olim, Smotrich tells 'Post'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich tells The Jerusalem Post why new immigrants should support the Religious Zionist Party in the upcoming election.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:37:01 GMT
Tel Aviv protesters block roads, demand Shin Bet investigates Haymanut Kasau's disappearance
The protest marks 882 days since Kasau's disappearance, with her father claiming that the government has not exhausted its capabilities, accusing it of discriminatory treatment.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:32:27 GMT
Biden warned Trump that Israel 'won't miss chance' to escalate Gaza war to Iran strikes - report
In an all-encompassing New Yorker report, several Biden administration officials alleged that they blame US President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu for allowing the Gaza war to spread to Iran.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:19:57 GMT
Submarine affair commission sets November hearings for Netanyahu, senior officials
The state commission will hold 18 closed hearings in November and December to determine whether Netanyahu and four former senior officials bear personal responsibility.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:06:09 GMT
Netanyahu putting election interests ahead of curbing settler violence, Nablus governor to 'Post'
Nablus Governor Ghassan Douglas told The Jerusalem Post that Netanyahu is avoiding action against violent settlers ahead of elections, warning of further West Bank escalation.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:00:23 GMT
Seven Palestinians arrested after Israeli assaulted in West Bank, police seize several weapons
When they searched the scene, Israeli security officials found assault weapons and incendiary materials hidden in the bushes, and seized them as evidence for the investigation. 

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:38:03 GMT
Remembering Haim Yavin, the voice that defined Israeli television news
A personal remembrance of Haim Yavin, whose calm authority, historic “mahapach” broadcast, and commitment to independent journalism shaped Israeli television news.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:22:31 GMT
Israel’s archaeological plans in Sebastia risk ‘heritage apartheid,’ Israeli NGO tells ‘Post’
“The more Israel pushes to transform archaeological sites into anchors for annexation, the greater the backlash, and that ends up damaging the very sites it claims to protect,” stated Alon Arad.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:14:09 GMT
Bezalel’s ‘Graduate Exhibition’ features projects that spotlight the pain of war
At Bezalel’s 2026 Graduate Exhibition, student films and more than 500 works confront war, grief, memory, recovery, and renewal.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:06:48 GMT
Israeli clubs open UEFA Conference League competition with three wins and one defeat
Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv won their European qualifying openers, while Hapoel Beersheba suffered a 2,1 defeat in Iceland.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:44:20 GMT
Hapoel Jerusalem adds NBA talent and Chinese League MVP to its lineup
former NBA forward David Roddy and Chinese Basketball League MVP Kenneth “Kenny” Lofton Jr. are the clubs latest ambitious roster additions.

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