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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:50:31 GMT
Eisenkot makes gains, while Netanyahu, Bennett falter following US-Iran MoU, KAN poll finds
While the prime minister, Likud, and the coalition bloc are in decline and the opposition gains ground, Netanyahu remains the favorite for suitability as prime minister, according to the poll.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:44:54 GMT
Israel Police reopens Highway 4 following haredi anti-draft protest near Bnei Brak
Drivers of vehicles blocked by the protest exited their vehicles and confronted protesters, video footage from the scene seen by The Jerusalem Post appeared to show.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:48:50 GMT
Four infants hospitalized in Jerusalem after consuming puree containing sedatives
Blood tests conducted on the infants found traces of benzodiazepines, a substance used in psychiatric medications and sedatives. 

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:25:15 GMT
'You Arabs should not be here': Suspect arrested for spitting at, threatening pharmacist
According to the suspicion, Bublil arrived at the pharmacy on Monday with a prescription for his wife. During his time there, a dispute developed between him and the pharmacists.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:19:31 GMT
Air Force head should not have revealed details of canceled mission, Netanyahu tells Zamir - report
"He shouldn't have written that, this was a national mistake and a blow to our unity," Netanyahu told Zamir. "It embarrasses us in front of Trump."

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:17:12 GMT
How Israel made Trump's Iran betrayal inevitable - comment
Trump pulled the plug on Iran because Israel spent years manicuring the lawn it only knows how to mow.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:56 GMT
Jerusalem Film Festival announces Israeli lineup
This year, the festival's Israeli program includes a wide-ranging lineup of feature films, documentaries, shorts, experimental films, and restored classics.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:39:17 GMT
Experts warn of essential service disruption if Israel's electricity supply disrupted - study
If Israel’s enemies made the lights go out, experts at Reichman University’s Yannay Institute warned, the country must be ready to cope with it.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:59:39 GMT
Fmr. Mossad intelligence chief: Iran could move faster toward nuclear bomb under new leadership
"This is the Americans’ war; their army did everything, and that is how it is presented there in the US. I mean, they decide, they close the war," Ze'ev Palti said.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:59:15 GMT
Maccabiah 2026 launched in Tel Aviv under theme 'More Than Ever'
The road to Maccabiah 2026 began in Tel Aviv this week with a launch ceremony that unveiled the “More Than Ever” theme and announced the torchbearers for the opening event.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:34:42 GMT
Vast majority of Gaza border residents support creating Oct. 7 national day of remembrance - poll
In addition, 71% support establishing a permanent public participation mechanism involving residents, families, survivors, and representatives of affected communities as a binding legal requirement.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:59:06 GMT
Joint Jewish-Arab party launches ahead of upcoming elections, calling for equality
A new Jewish-Arab political party, “A Place for All of Us,” has launched ahead of Israel’s upcoming elections, calling for shared leadership, equality, and social change.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:40:54 GMT
Israel must hold up to Litani, ensure security ‘at all costs’, heritage minister tells Post
Israel must hold territory up to the Litani River and ensure security “at all costs,” Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu told The Jerusalem Post amid concerns over the Iran deal.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:32:34 GMT
Inside Elbit's laser lab: How an aerial Iron Beam will alter modern warfare - exclusive
The Jerusalem Post recently visited Elbit's facility and met with experts in the field, to see the insides of the laser, and laboratories where its various pieces are developed up close.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:48:11 GMT
Reservists Party holds primaries ahead of elections, bereaved families among candidates
Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists Party held digital primaries as it prepares for upcoming elections, with candidates including IDF reservists, bereaved families, and wounded veterans.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:26:18 GMT
Netanyahu’s cross-examination concludes after year-long testimony phase
Netanyahu’s cross-examination has ended after 94 hearings, marking a key stage in his long-running corruption trial as the court moves toward the final testimony phase.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:10:41 GMT
Foreign Ministry denies annulment of Hebron Agreement, contradicting Smotrich's announcement
Under the 1997 Hebron Agreement, the Hebron Municipality oversaw planning and construction across the city, including the Tomb of the Patriarchs and the adjoining Ibrahimi Mosque.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:06:32 GMT
Equality NGO Forum Dvorah slams hesder yeshivot boycott over women's integration in tank units
Forum Dvorah, an Israeli women's rights NGO, criticized hesder yeshivot for boycotting the IDF Armored Corps over a pilot program involving women tank units.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:04:42 GMT
IDF strikes cars in Lebanon killing at least four, Lebanese media claims
Two people were killed in a double-tap strike, with a drone hitting a car in the village of Mayfadoun followed by a second strike after people had gathered at the scene.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:55:28 GMT
IDF arrests Palestinian-American student with no charge, given poor medical attention, family says
Safi has yet to be charged with a crime, according to US officials as well as media outlets citing statements from her family. 

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:03:17 GMT
Israeli families could save hundreds on summer attractions, price check finds
With some 2.6 million students heading into summer break, consumer clubs say early planning and price comparisons can cut the cost of family outings.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:58:48 GMT
US-Iran deal means Israel will be ‘in this s*** a lot longer,’ Jerusalemites say
Some Israelis indicated that, with the MoU, which is set to be officially signed in Switzerland on Friday, they saw an emerging rift between the US and Israel.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:11:27 GMT
Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals
Matanyahu Englman's annual report finds that local authorities and government ministries are failing to implement key urban safety measures and business licensing requirements.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:55:41 GMT
Liberman: Netanyahu's submission, US-Iran deal will allow Tehran to evolve into a nuclear power
Liberman also called for regime change efforts, establishing a new IDF missile corps, argued the Mossad should focus on toppling Iran's regime, and advocated a tougher stance toward Hezbollah.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:13:39 GMT
High Court has no legal basis to overturn State Comptroller election, Rabello argues
State Comptroller-elect Michael Rabello, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s personal attorney, was elected on June 3 as Israel’s next state comptroller after a dramatic and disputed Knesset vote.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:38:55 GMT
Sister of missing Haymanut Kasau honored as family slams police over stalled investigation
Yeros contributed to Israeli society through volunteer work, "despite her family's unimaginable situation, enduring a nerve-wracking wait for any information regarding the whereabouts of her sister."

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:24:02 GMT
US could have brought down Tehran, but chose not to, Miki Zohar claims
“The US decided not to send its soldiers into Iranian territory to topple the current regime,” Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar told Army Radio.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:19:17 GMT
Minister David Amsalem suffers heart attack, recovering at home in 'good condition'
MK Dudi Amsalem's office stated that he was in “good condition” as he returned home to continue recovering from the medical incident.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:58:28 GMT
Volunteers from abroad to teach English in Gaza envelope communities
This new initiative launched by ELUL and Homeward, supports schools and educational programs as the region continues to recover from October 7

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:54:01 GMT
'Sold their brothers': Israeli right-wing figures brand Witkoff, Kushner as 'losers' over Iran deal
Channel 14 commentators criticized Kushner and Witkoff's involvement in the US deal with Iran, claiming that they're turning their backs on the country in a time of need.

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