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Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:32:18 GMTHezbollah terrorists increasingly approach northern border, soldiers critique IDF response
According to soldiers, Hezbollah members have been seen approaching IDF forces while carrying hoes or performing tasks in the fields.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:01:53 GMTStorm Byron brings relief to Israel’s farmers, ending year of drought with substantial rain
"It feels like taking a first breath after years of suffocation. We sowed with hope and faith in the Creator, and now, the rain has come, and everything is starting to bloom," said farmer Hadar Ezra.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:02:09 GMTGrapevine, December 12, 2025: Regressing, not progressing
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:43:20 GMT'One big family': Rescued hostage Noa Argamani thanks Nvidia for never forgetting Avinatan Or
Argamani detailed how every effort was made in coordination and with direct support from Huang, who “personally accompanied the family and called repeatedly to ask how they were doing.”
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:39:22 GMTBereaved parents call on Ben-Gurion University to dismiss prof. who called IDF soldiers 'murderers'
“Academic freedom does not mean teaching students while calling them baby killers behind their backs,” the letter continued.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:55:55 GMTUS Congress members sign letter urging Netanyahu to prevent demolition of Palestinian homes
Nearly a quarter of the members of the House of Representatives signed the letter calling the demolition orders to the village cruel, including many from the Jewish caucus.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:44:09 GMTMajority of Israelis oppose granting Netanyahu pardon, believe gov't is 'fairly corrupt' - poll
Survey results also demonstrated that the vast majority of Israelis expect military conflict in the near future, with Hezbollah being the most likely, followed by Iran.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:21:08 GMTUS lawmakers say Israel hasn't held to account those involved in 2023 strike that killed journalist
US lawmakers accuse Israel of failing to investigate the October 2023 attack on journalists in Lebanon, which killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah and wounded others.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:06:00 GMTIsrael received leads about burial site of final hostage Ran Gvili's remains, sources say
Israel ramps up pressure on Hamas to return the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, delaying progress on a ceasefire deal until his proper burial is ensured.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:01:16 GMT'Goals, chaos and rising stars': A wild start to the Israel Premier League soccer season
There were upsets, drama, up-and-coming players, as well as disappointments and unfortunate incidents that the league would no doubt like to improve on as the campaign heads into round two.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:19:03 GMTHapoel defeats Towers in first European basketball game in Israel since October 7
Although the contest was played in Holon due to the Jerusalem Arena being unavailable, the Reds’ fans packed into Heichal Toto to witness another step toward a return to normalcy in the Holy Land.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:48:04 GMTUS envoy Tom Barrack to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu in coming days, source tells 'Post'
Tom Barrack, Trump's envoy to Turkey and Syria, will arrive in Israel soon for talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:40:59 GMTAlon Leichman becomes first Israeli head pitching coach in the MLB
Leichman, who grew up on Kibbutz Gezer, had just wrapped up a season as assistant pitching coach for the Miami Marlins when he received the news on Saturday.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:54:40 GMTWATCH: Newly-obtained footage shows six Gaza hostages lighting Hanukkah candles in Hamas tunnel
The footage, obtained by the IDF, shows the six hostages, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Alexander Lobanov, and Almog Sarusi, who were murdered by Hamas in 2024.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:30:59 GMTIsrael agrees to fund Gaza reconstruction 'for time being' at US demand - Ynet
The estimated cost to repair the destruction from two years of fighting, bombing, and bulldozing is in the billions.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:54:41 GMTIsraeli soccer star Talia Sommer signs with Gotham FC
For the 21-year-old midfielder from Tel Aviv, the moment marks the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:22:36 GMTEx-IDF air defense chief: Arrow-3 protecting Germany defies imagination after Holocaust
Ran Kochav recounts to The Jerusalem Post his time as Arrow commander and the technology's role in making history.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:29:17 GMTIsraAID & Taiwan Mission in Israel mark six months of collaboration with Kfar Aza visit
Head of Taiwan’s Mission in Israel Ya-Ping (Abby) Lee reaffirmed her support for the Jewish state during the visit.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:23:23 GMTIsrael faces tough choices over haredi draft exemptions, legal expert warns - interview
Legal expert Shlomit Ravitsky Tur-Paz warns that Israel’s draft bill for the Haredi community may entrench societal divisions and worsen long-term challenges for the economy and military.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:30:19 GMTEmergency services halt search for five missing people near Beit Zayit Dam
The IDF received over 100 reports about the vehicle, which was spotted driving through floodwaters near the dam.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:10:01 GMTIDF Chief Zamir proposes sweeping reforms after October 7 failures
The IDF chief made his mark on increased readiness, from more troops on the border, to more tanks, to less holiday vacations.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:34:11 GMTWATCH: Israel, US complete five-day joint maritime exercise 'Intrinsic Defender'
The five-day drill aimed to strengthen long-standing cooperation, improve responses to maritime threats, and enable mutual operational learning, according to the IDF.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:47:12 GMTIsraeli gov't to vote on Army Radio shutdown later this month, Defense Minister Israel Katz says
Defense Minister Katz proposes closing Army Radio after 75 years, citing its shift from military service. The plan sparks legal challenges and raises concerns over press freedom.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:33:22 GMTMossad's new outsider: Inside Roman Gofman's uphill battle as Israel's spy chief - exclusive
From The Jerusalem Post's interactions with him as an IDF officer and from delving deeper into sources who know him, he is more formidable than many realize.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:10:30 GMTNetanyahu warns ex-security chiefs against involvement in Oct. 7 inquiry
“In recent days, we have witnessed an organized campaign of pressure by senior ‘former officials’ seeking to distort the facts and dictate to the government how it should act,” Netanyahu wrote.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:09:56 GMTTaiwan's deputy foreign minister made secret trip to Israel, sources say
Sources declined to give details of Deputy Foreign Minister Francois's trip, including whether he touched upon Taiwan's new multi-layered air defense system called T-Dome.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:42:13 GMTGazan artists, potters create their own materials from ashes, process trauma through creativity
Potter Jafar Atallah and artist Nada Rajab are carving out their own beacons of resilience using nothing but earth, pigment, and human connection.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:08:46 GMTIsrael marks national day of commemoration for Yemenite Jewish aliyah
Education Ministry officials promised that, in addition to creating educational resources, the ministry is “trying to instill in teachers sensitivity to the different ethnic backgrounds."
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:02:56 GMTIsraeli NGO must retract claim on secret Netanyahu pardon deal, Herzog demands
The President’s Residence unequivocally denied any connection between Herzog and the memorandum. Officials told reporters that Herzog did not know the document until the media contacted him.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:43:25 GMTGhana and Israel go tit for tat deporting each others' citizens in diplomatic storm
"If Israel deports 10 Ghanaians, we will deport 10. 20, we'll deport 20. 50 we'll deport 50. We are not going to accept this," said FM Okudzeto Ablakwa.