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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:27:40 GMT
Haredi IDF enlistment could save Israeli economy up to NIS 14 billion annually
A month of reservist service costs about NIS 38,000 ($11,700), while conscripting young Haredim is far cheaper and may even encourage them to join the workforce.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:17:04 GMT
As Storm Byron rages, 53-year-old Netanya man found dead with signs of hypothermia
The deceased man was subsequently transferred to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:32:39 GMT
'Gazan doctors killed my daughter by injecting air into her veins,' father of murdered soldier says
Avi Marciano said that rather than treat his daughter Noa for her wounds, a doctor at al-Shifa hospital killed her. He was sent a video of her last moments.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:21:45 GMT
Freed hostages Gali, Ziv Berman return to Festigal stage after 738 days in captivity - N12
Freed hostages Gali and Ziv Berman return to the Festigal stage after 738 days in captivity, honoring fellow hostages and expressing hope for Ran Gvili's return.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:42:50 GMT
Jewish film fest brings holiday food for thought 
One of the highlights of the festival is the International Film Competition, which will award the Schoumann Prize for Jewish Cinema

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:42:39 GMT
Haifa holds Holiday of Holidays Festival
The festival is an initiative of Beit Hagefen – The Arab-Jewish Cultural Center – and the Haifa Municipality.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:32:31 GMT
PM Netanyahu holds phone conversation with Bolivian president amid resumed relations, PMO confirms
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Bolivian President Paz after the renewal of diplomatic ties, emphasizing security cooperation and boosting tourism between the nations.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:09:32 GMT
President Herzog meets with US's UN ambassador Walz to discuss Israel-Gaza peace implementation
The meeting, which Israel’s UN representative Danny Danon was also present for, took place at the President's Residence in Jerusalem.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:23:35 GMT
Several Israelis attempt to cross into Gaza, escorted back to Israel by IDF
The people were under constant observation while inside Gaza, the IDF assured. The suspects were then handed over to the Israel Police for processing.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:09:32 GMT
80 km. on foot: Sharren Haskel’s three-day march in protest of haredi draft bill - interview
“I couldn’t just sit there and continue to argue and see they’re not changing their minds,” Haskel told the Post about the marathon discussions on the bill taking place in the Knesset.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:27:48 GMT
Israeli cinema to have global comeback at Sundance 2025 with 'Independence' and SIPUR films
Despite 5,000 film-industry professionals calling for a boycott of the Israeli film industry, the works of Moshe Rosenthal and SIPUR will compete in the world-renowned festival.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:56:19 GMT
Draft law needs legal work, only services haredim, says A-G in advisory opinion
Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said the current version of the haredi draft law would benefit only ultra-Orthodox men.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:48:05 GMT
IDF carried out mission to locate former hostage Avera Mengistu a day before Oct. 7 - KAN
The mission reportedly failed to identify Mengistu, and also did not detect Hamas' preparations for an attack, sources familiar with the matter told KAN.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:51:55 GMT
Mossad Chief Barnea announces new deputy director with approval from Prime Minister Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the appointment of A., a candidate with 20 years of experience at the agency, as the new deputy director for the Mossad.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:45:39 GMT
IDF declares curfew, all army activities reduced to essentials only ahead of Storm Byron
The new orders reduced all military activities to essential-only status, prohibiting troops from leaving the base to go home for the weekend and any naval exercises during the storm.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:17:53 GMT
Animal rights orgs. hit out at 'ridiculous' claim crocodiles were culled over terrorism fears
The Civil Administration and the Nature and Parks Authorities both claimed in the letter that the killings were carried out to avoid a potential "terrorist incident." 

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:12:55 GMT
New data maps Israel’s freedom divide: Liberal cities surge, conservative ones slip
The index measures municipal performance across 11 areas tied directly to daily life, including education oversight, gender-segregated events, religious budgets, and transparency.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:03:26 GMT
Israeli yacht lost at sea made contact with authorities, sailing home ahead of Storm Byron
"An initial inspection conducted indicates that the ship was not in distress but merely lost contact," the Transportation Ministry said in a statement.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:33:53 GMT
New IDF chief lawyer Maj.-Gen. Offir visits Gaza front lines for legal assessment
"It was important to me, after entering office, to get up close to the reality and challenges which our soldiers and commanders confront on the southern front of the conflict," said Offir.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:23:22 GMT
Ohana in Washington: Israel multiplies US strength, warns of radical regimes
At The Jerusalem Post Washington Conference, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said October 7 exposed the aims of radical actors and argued that Israel is a strategic asset for the United States.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:16:26 GMT
Netanyahu to meet with India's PM Modi 'very soon,' PMO says after call between leaders
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi," a statement by the Prime Minister's Office read.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:53:00 GMT
IDF appoints Arik Ben-Dov as new acting IDF US defense attache
Brig. Gen. Arik Ben Dov has officially assumed the role of the military's acting defense attache to the US, replacing IDF Maj. Gen. Hadi Zilberman.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:36:57 GMT
Leket founder says Israel needs to rethink the culture of food waste - interview
Cultural habits that prize overflowing tables are driving widespread household food waste even as hundreds of thousands of Israelis struggle to secure enough to eat.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:20:18 GMT
Woman killed in suspected explosion on Highway 73 near Nahalal
MDA paramedics and medics found the woman at the scene, unresponsive and with multiple traumatic injuries. They declared her dead at the scene.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:22:22 GMT
Smotrich approves hundreds of housing units in multiple West Bank settlements
The units will be spread out between Hashmonaim, just over the Green Line in central Israel, and Givat Zeev and Beitar Illit near Jerusalem.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:04:48 GMT
Baggage breakdown at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport disrupts check-in, slows flights
Israel Airports Authority says the disruption is not linked to Storm Byron; travelers asked to be patient as technicians work to restore service on Wednesday.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:58:12 GMT
Bereaved families confront Netanyahu in court, demand for state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7
The emotional exchange briefly disrupted the hearing in Netanyahu’s criminal trial and underscored the growing public pressure on the government to authorize an independent investigation.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:43:50 GMT
Israel Katz, IDF chief Eyal Zamir strike partial deal on October 7 probes, top appointments
The largest remaining issues are the fate of Tishler and the next Air Force chief, as well as the next defense attache in Washington.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:04:54 GMT
Larnaca flight rerouted over Beirut due to Storm Byron lands safely in Tel Aviv
The aircraft landed safely at Ben-Gurion Airport approximately 30 minutes later than scheduled.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:03:15 GMT
Netanyahu rejects prosecution’s claims of favor-seeking in condensed day of testimony
Case 4000 is considered the most serious of the three cases because it involves an alleged direct quid-pro-quo between the regulatory authority and favorable media coverage.

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