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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:31:24 GMT
IDF Spokesperson's Unit pushes back after former soldier joins Breaking the Silence
IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin responded to the announcement with an urgent letter sent to unit commanders, saying that the soldier's remarks "do not reflect" the unit and those within it.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:44:19 GMT
Shin Bet, police arrest senior Balad activist Abd Abu Shahada over suspected security offenses
Police on Wednesday placed a three-day gag order on the investigation. No connection between the arrest and the investigations into suspected election interference had been publicly established.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:45:55 GMT
IDF begins upgrading Gaza border barrier with new technology, infrastructure
Following the October 7 attack, the "Hourglass" fence faced criticism after it was breached at dozens of locations along the 64-kilometer Gaza border.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:16:18 GMT
Israel, Kazakhstan sign agreement to prevent double taxation following lengthy negotiations
The agreement marks another step toward strengthening economic relations between Israel and Kazakhstan, Central Asia's largest economy, as both countries seek to expand cooperation.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:36:36 GMT
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping six-year-old niece over a decade ago
In its sentencing decision, the court sharply criticized the defendant's actions and his exploitation of the age difference and the family's trust.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:26:05 GMT
IDF chief meets with yeshiva students, says military 'does not seek' change in haredi identity
Zamir emphasized that the military's responsibility for integrating haredi soldiers goes beyond establishing dedicated service frameworks and requires adjustments by commanders.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:13:39 GMT
Passengers of attempted flydubai hijacking fight for recognition as terror victims
The situation is particularly striking given that Defense Minister Israel Katz described the attempted plane crash as a jihadist terrorist attack on the day of the incident.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:09:59 GMT
Israeli ex-generals condemn extremist settler violence, help Palestinian farmers
"When I see what is going on here, when I see these guys come... and hit women and kids, it reminds me of stories from my parents from the time when the Jewish people suffered," said Ben-Reuven.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:49:19 GMT
Birthright convenes 350 global leaders in Tel Aviv at first Global Business Summit
The three-day gathering combined talks on Israeli technology and investment with a donors’ gala and visits to communities supported by the organization.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:25:16 GMT
Boy George at the Nova festival memorial: ‘If you’re ever confused, I stand with the Jews’
Boy George, who arrived on Saturday, will perform on Wednesday and next Saturday in Tel Aviv, and said that they would feature his recently released song, “We Will Dance Again.”

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:11:47 GMT
What does Trump's earthquake announcement of ending aid to Israel mean? - analysis
Top officials from Israel's defense establishment, the Foreign Ministry, and the Finance Ministry all fell out of their seats when Trump suddenly announced the end of decades of US military support.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Historic 15-goal performance highlights water polo round 3
Mika Koren from Hapoel Emek Hayarden delivered an extraordinary scoring display in a 33–4 victory over Hapoel Givat Haim. Kiryat Tivon also remains undefeated, while Yokne'am are still winless.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:10 GMT
New West Bank cement factory poses major security risk, expert warns
The main security concern is that the cement could be used to construct underground infrastructure similar to the extensive tunnel network built by Hamas in Gaza.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:28:52 GMT
Boy George visits Nova massacre site ahead of Tel Aviv concerts dedicated to survivors
The British singer joined Sylvan Adams, Nova survivors and bereaved families at Re’im, ahead of two performances in Tel Aviv, including a November 7 concert dedicated to the Nova community.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:22:13 GMT
Knesset asks High Court to close challenges to academic gender-segregation law
The request follows a preliminary response from the council and its Planning and Budgeting Committee, seeking dismissal of the petitions as premature.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:53:47 GMT
East Jerusalem’s first public pool inaugurated at $20m Beit Hanina sports center
The 5,000-square-meter complex includes swimming pools, gyms and fitness studios, with dozens of local jobs expected.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:46:19 GMT
Legendary 1969 Eurovision winner Lenny Kuhr makes aliyah with husband
Accompanied by her husband, Robert, the 76-year-old icon touched down at Ben-Gurion Airport to begin a new life, declaring that despite regional tensions, Israel is where she finally feels at home.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:35:46 GMT
Netanyahu 'can no longer be trusted,' Eisenkot says after Trump announces US aid cutoff
Meanwhile, Democrats Party leader and former IDF deputy chief of staff, Yair Golan, denounced Netanyahu, saying that Trump's announcement shows "another massive failure" from the PM.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:21:06 GMT
‘Paging Hezbollah,’ now playing in US theaters, tells the story of an ingenious Mossad operation
The pager operation was carried out on September 17, 2024, when the Mossad detonated about 5,000 pagers that it had surreptitiously sold to Hezbollah.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:21:07 GMT
Shin Bet Unit 730 will take over Yashar party leader Eisenkot's security, source tells 'Post'
Yashar previously announced that a private company would begin protecting Eisenkot under Unit 730’s direct instruction. The latest decision would replace that arrangement with direct protection.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:56:31 GMT
Hapoel Tel Aviv soccer edges Maccabi Haifa as Beersheba rallies, Maccabi Tel Aviv cruises
Hapoel Tel Aviv held off Maccabi Haifa 2-1, while Beersheba staged a dramatic 5-2 comeback and Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:29:22 GMT
Tel Aviv University unveils October 7 memorial honoring victims of attack
Designed by architect Lihi Davidovich Ein Gedi, the memorial features engraved commemorative messages and a digital archive preserving nearly 1,000 memorial stickers

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:22:02 GMT
IDF indicted 'fair number' of soldiers over Gaza conduct, 'NAZA' film, military legal chief reveals
"A fair number" meant around five indictments, The Jerusalem Post clarified with IDF sources.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:43:01 GMT
Mandelblit insists he approved Netanyahu indictment as defense challenges signature
Netanyahu's defense challenged the signature on his indictment, arguing it was copied from an earlier document, while Mandelblit insisted he had authorized the charges.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:20:37 GMT
Israel uncovers Jenin rocket network, suspects admit testing and improving rockets, six indicted
A Jenin terror cell tested and improved rockets, obtained explosives, and received bomb-making information from abroad, leading to six arrests and indictments.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:17:37 GMT
Police commissioner denies ordering violence against haredim as feud with Ben-Gvir escalates
Israel Police rejected Ben-Gvir's allegations that Commissioner Danny Levy ordered violence against haredi protesters, calling the claims baseless and demanding a retraction.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:15:08 GMT
Suspected Jewish extremists vandalize Palestinian village following outpost evacuation
Israeli rioters set tires ablaze and blocked major roads to prevent security forces from removing illegal structures near Salfit, leading to 18 arrests.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:16:21 GMT
Documentary exposing UNRWA corruption, Hamas involvement, screened for United Nations diplomats
“In recent years, the State of Israel has demonstrated that UNRWA has long served as an extended arm of the terrorist organization Hamas,” Danny Danon, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, said.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:36:24 GMT
Israel to file UEFA complaint against Ireland over coach's 'genocide' remarks
The complaint was also expected to address the treatment of Israeli journalists during press conferences before and after the two countries' Nations League matches.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:13:31 GMT
UK artist David Breuer-Weil to launch Tel Aviv solo exhibition focused on Oct. 7
His upcoming Tel Aviv showcase brings together a body of work addressing the tragedy of the Oct. 7 massacre, the emotional return of the hostages, and complex questions surrounding Jewish identity.

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