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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:22:51 GMT
Oud across the world, and back: The 27th annual Jerusalem International Oud Festival kicks off
Back in 2000, the Jerusalem International Oud Festival was a modest two-day affair when home venue CEO and artistic director Effie Benaya managed to coax an oud player from Morocco over here.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:21:35 GMT
What to watch on TV this week: Israeli election satire and a Hersh Goldberg-Polin tribute
TV Time: An election-night battle of comedy shows, plus sea creatures and a celebrity divorce.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:19:29 GMT
Grapevine: A sad 'arrivaderci'
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:41:23 GMT
IDF, Shin Bet launch multi-day West Bank counterterrorism operations after deadly Hamas attack
IDF and Shin Bet forces launched a multi-day operation in Hebron, with parallel operations in Jenin, Nablus, and east Jerusalem to locate weapons and terrorist infrastructure after the attack.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:48:48 GMT
Jerusalem highlights: October 23-29
What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:50:09 GMT
In Syria, Israel’s female field intelligence soldiers power the IDF's covert operations
MILITARY AFFAIRS: With Iran actions spiking, pressure from US to withdraw and reduce activities, the ‘Post’ visits female field intel soldiers who say they're operating in Syria to keep Israel safe.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:33:03 GMT
Squad commander, combat soldier killed in West Bank terror attack, IDF confirms
Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem were killed in the West Bank attack that left three others injured.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:51:47 GMT
Police clarify AFP photographer had no suspected advance knowledge of West Bank terror attack
Israel Police say an AFP photographer is not suspected of knowing about the Hebron shooting in advance, as investigators examine the attack.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:37:47 GMT
IDF, Defense Ministry drafting resolution to protect reservists and families' benefits through 2027
Alongside the government resolution, the IDF and Defense Ministry are advancing legislation in the Knesset, which they hope to expedite after the elections, during the Knesset's first session.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:16:10 GMT
Netanyahu vows to hunt Hamas terrorists as ministers demand major West Bank military operation
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed that, after the attack, there would be "no escaping" a comprehensive military campaign in the West Bank.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:20:28 GMT
IDF soldier indicted for firing on Palestinian vehicle, seriously wounding 18-year-old woman
According to the indictment, the incident occurred on September 18, after the soldier entered the village of Aqraba, which was outside his area of responsibility.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:29:39 GMT
Netanyahu orders Hebron sealed off, full West Bank closure after Hamas terror attack
The military had announced earlier that morning that two Hamas-linked terrorists, Hamouda and Firas Jua'ba, involved in the attack had been killed. There are no other terrorists involved.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:18:25 GMT
'Grave incitement': Heckler throws glass bottle at Netanyahu's motorcade near Mahaneh Yehuda market
According to footage shared online of the incident, security personnel quickly jumped the barricade holding back the gathered crowd in attempt to locate the individual who threw the bottle.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:30:41 GMT
Former hostage Elkana Bohbot recalls how faith, family helped him survive Hamas captivity
"First of all, what kept me going there, more than anything, was the belief that I would see my son Re'em again, my wife and my family," said Bohbot.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:27:14 GMT
Hilltop Youth filmed waving weapons, singing anti-Zionist song at West Bank wedding - report
The activists were seen dancing to a song associated with Neturei Karta, an anti-Zionist and ultra-Orthodox Jewish group.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:55:22 GMT
Hapoel Tel Aviv rallies in Euroleague basketball, Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup
Hapoel Jerusalem remained unbeaten in the EuroCup with a commanding 100-64 victory over Riga Zelli, while Bnei Herzliya fell 86-74 to Porto in Basketball Champions League action.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:47:16 GMT
From preseason disaster to title contender: How Barak Bachar turned Maccabi Haifa around
For now, the broader message is unmistakable: Writing off Maccabi Haifa after its preseason struggles would have been premature.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:23:03 GMT
High Court blocks Likud-backed digital voter tracking at polling stations ahead of elections
The High Court rules 2-1 against real-time voter counting by political party representatives ahead of Israel's 2026 elections.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:34 GMT
Two men indicted for rape in separate cases involving minors, woman in Israel
Prosecutors filed two separate rape indictments, one against a Holon man accused of assaulting two girls under 16 and another involving a woman allegedly raped during a home repair visit.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:39:20 GMT
IDF sources: Detention of US lawmaker nominee, 90 West Bank volunteers was complex - exclusive
The 'Post' discloses that the letter Rabbis for Human Rights sent requested coordination with the IDF, while Israel had claimed no attempt to coordinate was made.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:13:25 GMT
WATCH; Netanyahu visits Leviathan gas platform as Israel projects NIS 350 billion in energy revenue
During a visit to the Leviathan gas platform, Netanyahu touted natural gas as a strategic national asset, highlighting billions in state revenue, savings for Israeli families, and diplomatic benefits.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:25:06 GMT
Israel's attorney-general urges High Court to cut benefits for 110,000 draft evaders
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara urged the High Court to consider restricting tax and transport benefits for draft evaders, citing government inaction and the IDF's urgent manpower needs.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:09:42 GMT
Defense Ministry sanctions UK registered company after transfer of fuel to Hezbollah-owned company
Supplying fuel to Hezbollah directly provides it with capabilities that sustain its terrorist activity against Israel, the ministry said. 

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:15:52 GMT
Massad Boulos Must Ensure that Peace in Sudan and Libya Does Not Come at Israel’s Expense
Massad Boulos faces a critical challenge in Sudan and Libya: securing peace without empowering extremist networks, expanding Iranian influence, or undermining Israel’s regional partnerships.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:22:04 GMT
Israel frees from custody almost all suspects in two settler attacks, puts them under house arrest
The 10 suspects were detained after the United ‌States, Israel's closest ally, called for a crackdown on settler violence and for arrests to be made after the attack on a US journalist.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:47:34 GMT
Energy ministry calls for billions in nuclear fusion investments to compete globally
The ministry proposed three different options for the national development in order to increase investment and development of nuclear fusion technologies within Israel.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:10:10 GMT
Kfar Saba mayor, wife suspected of fraud released to house arrest, forbidden to communicate
Under the ruling by the court, the couple is prohibited from speaking to each other until November 1, while Saar is barred from entering municipal facilities until November 15.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:05:40 GMT
Netanyahu, Katz's warnings of Iranian strikes could spur regime into attacking first, officials say
Reports have also indicated an increase in Israeli fighter jet training exercises in the country's skies amid growing speculation about a possible military campaign against Iran.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:10:09 GMT
WATCH: President Herzog hosts ceremony commemorating 31 years since Rabin's assassination
At 3 p.m., Herzog is scheduled to deliver remarks at the state memorial ceremony for Yitzhak Rabin and his wife, Leah, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:29:52 GMT
Netanyahu defense challenges Mandelblit over police questioning of key state witness
The exchanges at the Jerusalem District Court focused on how closely Mandelblit supervised the early inquiries into Netanyahu and whether investigators stayed within the limits he set.

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