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Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:36:26 GMT
Israel faces crisis as elderly population nears two million, nursing costs threaten NII stability
“Aging of the population is one of the central challenges facing the State of Israel,” Englman said, adding that "an appropriate response to the elderly population is a moral obligation."

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:19:58 GMT
One year after the missile hit in Beersheba: Soroka Hospital presents intensive reconstruction
Soroka Medical Center is undergoing reconstruction one year after the Iranian missile strike in Beersheba, driving a major expansion with more beds, a resilience unit, and advanced facilities

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:21:05 GMT
David Nipo at Rothschild Fine Art: The anatomy of a gaze
Exhibit combines hyper-realistic still lifes, Adina Nipo poetry.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:43:39 GMT
Staff Sergeant Nave Habshoosh named as fourth soldier killed in southern Lebanon tank incident
Lt.-Col. Dor Gedalia Ben-Simhon, 32, St.- Sgt. Yoav Klein, 21, and St.-Sgt. Liav Kababia, 20, also of the 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade, were killed in the same incident.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:26:47 GMT
How the IDF's 7th Armored Brigade breached the path to the Litani River in Lebanon - interview
Speaking prior to the recent ceasefire, a Col. revealed how his brigade breached strategic pathways to the Litani River while neutralizing massive subterranean cities constructed by Hezbollah.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:23:33 GMT
Hamas terrorist doubling as Al Jazeera photojournalist killed in Gaza
The terrorist, Ahmed Samir Muhammad Washah, served as a sniper operative in Hamas' military wing, the IDF said.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:55:14 GMT
IDF troops corner 30 Hezbollah terrorists in Tebnit tunnel headquarters - report
According to N12, the network of tunnels is over a kilometer in total length, and IDF forces have engaged in combat both above and below ground.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:20:34 GMT
Five soldiers killed, 13 injured within two days, hours of Lebanon ceasefire announcement
Four soldiers, including Klein and Ben-Shimon, were killed after an object struck their tank. Sgt. First Class Nir Ben-Ari is believed to be the only soldier killed in Hezbollah's overnight attacks.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:40:10 GMT
Civil Administration forces rescue Israeli who entered Ramallah overnight
Israeli security forces say an Israeli who entered Ramallah overnight was located after residents reported him and was safely transferred to the Israeli Police.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:50 GMT
Suspected Ebola patient undergoes testing at Rambam Medical Center, results expected in days
The Health Ministry said it is currently conducting an epidemiological investigation to locate those who had relevant contact with the individual.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:35:47 GMT
Hezbollah breaks ceasefire, launches 50 rockets at IDF soldiers in Lebanon, Israel retaliates
Earlier on Saturday, Hezbollah stated that it had targeted IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, saying that it would "not hesitate to confront any attempt by Israel to seize land in Lebanon."

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:28:34 GMT
Judge Sohlberg orders Ben-Gvir to remove flotilla video over campaign violation
The ruling followed a petition submitted by the Movement for Quality Government last month, which demanded the video’s removal within four days.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:28:58 GMT
What to watch this week: ‘Unconditional’ series grips, Israeli women’s magazine history revealed
TV Time: The history of the magazine, which began publishing a year before the establishment of the state, is the subject of an engaging new documentary, 'LAISHA – The Story of a Women’s Magazine'.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:21:58 GMT
Israeli envoy, UN officials clash at hearing on children in conflict
Danny Danon, Israel's representative to the UN, demanded the resignation of Pramila Patten, who produced a report that blacklisted Israel for alleged abuses, accusing her of bias.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:47:57 GMT
Lebanon-Israel talks to resume next week in Washington, State Department says
Israel’s ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, stated that Israel “remains fully committed to an immediate ceasefire,” in a post on X/Twitter. 

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:56:57 GMT
IDF legal chief to issue key rulings on Gaza war crimes allegations in coming weeks - exclusive
MILITARY AFFAIRS: The Jerusalem Post has learned that Itay Offir will soon announce decisions on the World Central Kitchen and International Red Crescent cases.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:35:28 GMT
WATCH: IDF strikes 80 Hezbollah targets, kills dozens of terrorists following ceasefire violations
After four Israeli soldiers were killed, the IDF also announced that they had attacked two Hezbollah command centers in the Beqaa Valley, while terrorists were inside.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:01:42 GMT
Netanyahu: IDF will exact 'very heavy price' from Hezbollah after deaths of four soldiers
"I told the Prime Minister, even in our private meetings: For every tear of an Israeli mother, a thousand Lebanese mothers must weep," Ben-Gvir wrote on X/Twitter.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:53:19 GMT
Nasrallah did not spend his days in underground bunkers, IAF 'Nahalat Binyamin' colonel reveals
Col. S. commands "Nahalat Binyamin," the codename for the Israeli Air Force unit that plans and builds all of the Air Force's strike operations across the Middle East and, when necessary, anywhere.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:45:21 GMT
Five IDF soldiers killed while fighting in southern Lebanon, military announces
The military revealed that one of the soldiers was Lieutenant-Colonel Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, aged 32, from Beit HaShita, the commander of the 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:16:01 GMT
Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says
Of the cases where an elder was defrauded, 92% of the perpetrators were family members of the victim, with 48% their children and 33% their spouse.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:46:28 GMT
Eisenkot's Yashar ties Netanyahu's Likud at 21 seats as opposition regains Knesset majority - poll
The poll suggests growing voter dissatisfaction with both Likud and Bennett's alliance, with Eisenkot's Yashar emerging as a major beneficiary and the opposition regaining a potential majority.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:11:21 GMT
'I have a mission': Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual violence he experienced in Hamas captivity
In an interview with First Lady Michal Herzog, Gilboa-Dalal said that he feels he has a mission to use his voice to empower victims of sexual assault.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:09:27 GMT
Likud Legal Advisor Avi Halevy announces immediate resignation in letter to Netanyahu
Further, he thanked Netanyahu for the trust placed in him during his years in office.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:47:21 GMT
Police arrest Jaffa shooting suspect as case of influencer’s live-streamed death remains unsolved
On Monday, a Jaffa resident in his 30s lightly injured three in a shooting incident on Shmuel ben Adiya Street. Seperately, Rajed Abd al-Hadi, a 22-year-old influencer, was shot at a hookah lounge.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:30:14 GMT
IDF withdrawal from Lebanon would be a failure, must hold strategic points in north, Chikli says
"One thing is clear and simple, as is happening in the Gaza Strip," he said. "We must not again defend Metula from an outpost that is inside Metula.”

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:32:28 GMT
Israeli clubs receive matchups for upcoming European campaigns
Beitar Jerusalem has already begun preparations for the 2026/27 campaign under new head coach Almog Cohen, who comes down to the sidelines from the sports director position.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:28:18 GMT
Kahan scholarships help Israeli tennis champions dream big
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Kahan Scholarship Program, which has been supporting outstanding Israeli tennis players since 2016.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:03 GMT
Bennett calls to establish constitution, lays out new political vision for Israel
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said one of his first priorities would be establishing a state commission of inquiry into the failures surrounding the October 7 Hamas massacre.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:06:33 GMT
Europe does not view Israel as an apartheid state, EU ambassador tells ‘Post’ - interview
EU Ambassador to Israel Michael Mann admits Jerusalem ties are strained, but stresses it "would be completely misleading to imagine that we make harsher comments about Israel than other countries."

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