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Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:31:05 GMT
IDF warns of rising West Bank tensions despite low terror levels, pushes for preventive operations
Security officials say terror activity in the West Bank is at its lowest level since 2011, but warn of growing friction, weapons concerns and potential escalation ahead of the holidays.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:52:07 GMT
Israeli documentary NAZA wins Venice Jury Prize, challenges IDF Gaza civilian death claims
The IDF rejected claims raised in NAZA, saying the documentary relies on anonymous testimonies from individuals whose identities, military roles, and involvement could not be verified.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:45:07 GMT
Behind President Isaac Herzog’s global search for the next ‘Voice of the People’ cohort
Voice of the People council member Deborah Apeloig and CEO Shirel Dagan-Levy speak to The Media Line about expanding global Jewish leadership and countering antisemitism.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:39:03 GMT
Police identified Yamam fighter Itai Persson as dead diver found in Haifa's Students Beach
According to official statements, Persson went a kilometer into the sea in a kayak with his uncle and didn't manage to return to the surface during one of the free-diving attempts.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:55:20 GMT
Retired Israeli theater, film star Yossi Pollak dies aged 81
Veteran Israeli performer Yossi Pollak, who worked in film, television, theater, and directing, has died after a career spanning more than four decades.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:27:28 GMT
As his presidency enters its final stretch, Isaac Herzog lays out his three priorities for Israel
PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS: From the Abraham Accords to Israeli social divides, Herzog says diplomacy and unity will define the remainder of his presidency.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:19:28 GMT
One suspect injured as IDF responds to stone throwing incident in northern Israel
An initial assessment of the incident indicated that the shepherd was in a grazing area and left after the suspects began throwing stones. 

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:58:22 GMT
'Our Loves' is a film about people, not October 7, Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher tells 'Post'
Avi Nesher’s ‘Our Loves’ follows ordinary Israelis whose lives are upended by October 7, transforming a story of horror into a moving exploration of survival, love, change, and hope.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:19:56 GMT
Baby girl born in northern Israel marks first birth of Jewish New Year 5787
"She had a natural birth without pain medication and cooperated amazingly throughout the entire process," said Shift Supervisor and Deputy Midwife Tahrir Masalha.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:38:51 GMT
Jerusalem highlights: September 11-17
What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:41:50 GMT
World's largest portable flag raised in Haifa ahead of Rosh Hashanah
The flag, which measures approximately 40 meters in height, was recently submitted as a candidate for the Guinness World Records and is displayed permanently at the Flag House in Kfar Shmaryahu.  

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:29:06 GMT
IDF releases footage of Hezbollah infrastructure below Ali al-Taher ridge after destroying tunnels
The IDF said that what remains of the Ali al-Taher ridge, beneath which was Hezbollah’s last and most significant line of defense in southern Lebanon, is “nothing more than a sandbox.”

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:39:16 GMT
Netanyahu offered to join strikes against Houthis, stop advance, US source claim - report
According to the Lebanese news report, Israel would be joining a larger regional effort to combat the threat to shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. 

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:43:07 GMT
Inside the lion’s den: Israel is quietly regaining respect at the UN, Danny Danon tells 'Post'
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Danny Danon discusses Israel’s UN battle, changing alliances, UNIFIL, Guterres, and the future of Israeli diplomacy.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:41:49 GMT
Adalah clashes with Israeli universities over alleged discrimination against Arabs after Oct. 7
The report reviews proceedings against Arab students at around 40 academic institutions, primarily over posts published on their private social media accounts.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:59:48 GMT
Israel warned of potential Hamas kidnapping operation years before Oct. 7, IDF col. claims - report
Col. (res.) Doron Hadar, who participated in negotiations over hostages held by Hamas before October 7, told Kan that mediators said the stalemate would lead Hamas to consider a major attack. 

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:34:04 GMT
IDF kills Hamas Khan Yunis Brigade commander in Gaza Strip air strike
The strike targeted a vehicle in the Hamad neighborhood, north of Khan Yunis, after which a residential apartment on the first floor of Tower M caught fire.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:25:55 GMT
'We bow our heads in memory': Herzog marks 25th anniversary of September 11 attack on Twin Towers
He also praised the courage and heroism of first responders, emergency services, and citizens of New York who assisted in the aftermath of the attack.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:04:07 GMT
Hiking routes in Paran Regional Brigade sector opens to hikers during holidays, IDF announces
To enter the routes, you must present an ID card and register at the entrance; no prior coordination is required. 

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:48:14 GMT
Rachel Rabin-Yaakov, Yitzhak Rabin's sister, Galilee settlement figure, dies at 101
She was born in Tel Aviv in 1925, the daughter of Rosa and Nehemiah Rabin, and the younger sister of Yitzhak Rabin, who was three years older than her.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:37:24 GMT
Dozens of draft dodgers arrested at border crossings ahead of Rosh Hashanah Uman pilgrimage
The IDF confirmed that dozens of draft dodgers were arrested at border crossings over the past two days but did not provide an exact number or details about the detainees.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:34:50 GMT
IDF begins surprise exercise testing troops' readiness in West Bank ahead of High Holy Days
The exercise, during which all battalions in the division were mobilized, is expected to continue until the afternoon. 

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:24:43 GMT
Israeli company finds over one million online fraud cases, including fake hostage forum listings
BrandShield also identified 5,878 fake or suspicious domains involving the luxury Swiss watch brand Omega SA, alongside 5,134 linked to NIKE, 4,987 to Labubu, and 4,041 to Apple’s iPhone.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:24:15 GMT
Magen David Adom ends year with nearly two million dispatches as Rosh Hashanah approaches
During the Hebrew year 5786, which comes to a close over the weekend, Magen David Adom marked 96 years of activity of engaging in life-saving activities.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:41:43 GMT
How Shayetet 3 is transforming war at sea: New details of attacks revealed - exclusive
Post reveals new details on how the navy stopped Turkey's flotilla, maintains pressure on Lebanon and Syria, and SEAL special operations.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:59:25 GMT
Japan lowers travel advisory level for Israel after dialogue between Sa'ar, Japanese counterpart
According to Japanese media, the new designations, which further apply to the West Bank, do not apply to the Israel-Lebanon border area or the Gaza Strip.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:20:04 GMT
WATCH: IDF completes Ali Taher security zone after destroying Hezbollah tunnels
IDF troops are preparing to defend the area and prevent Hezbollah from returning, Netanyahu and Katz said.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:56:00 GMT
Netanyahu vows Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons while he is prime minister
“President Trump announced this evening that Iran is trying to arm itself again with nuclear weapons. That is true,” Netanyahu said.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:37:30 GMT
Israel kills senior Hamas terrorist behind series of deadly 2000s West Bank attacks
Hamed was killed on Wednesday in a joint ISA, IDF and Israel Police operation involving a strike in the central Gaza Strip, according to the security agencies.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:46:59 GMT
Ben-Gvir sues Eisenkot for NIS 100,000 over 'false attribution of incitement to killing, racism'
According to the lawsuit, Eisenkot described videos containing messages such as "the only way is to kill" and "a good Arab is a dead Arab."

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