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Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:52:50 GMT
Foreign Ministry aims at online younger generation in new digital public diplomacy efforts
Data from the UNmasked UN campaign shows that one of the most prominent age groups it reaches is people aged 25 to 35, with significant success in English-speaking countries, led by the US and UK.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:16:32 GMT
Prominent Kabbalist Rabbi David Batzri dies at 85 after collapsing at home
Batzri served as the head of Yeshivat Hashalom in Jerusalem.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:53:52 GMT
IDF chief Zamir establishes expert team to investigate drone accident that killed two soldiers
The team, led by a Ground Forces brigadier-general, will examine the incident in order to ensure a similar one does not occur again.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:20:59 GMT
IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot
The restricted areas - IDF training grounds - are located throughout the Golan Heights, the Carmel region, Ramot Menashe, and the Netofa area.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:13:15 GMT
Tel Aviv ranks 34th globally, highest in Middle East, in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index
Tel Aviv is one of the only three Middle East cities included in the top 50 of the index, which ranks the top 1,000 cities worldwide following several key areas.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:54:10 GMT
Nearing Oct. 7 anniversary brings IDF failure, police dispute, reserve strain into focus - analysis
The 2026 General Staff should have been expected to be more assertive toward the political leadership, presenting the real challenges rather than attempting to smooth over reality.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:37:57 GMT
MDA medics finish building woman's sukkah for her after treating head injury
The woman had begun building the sukkah beneath her home as part of preparations for the approaching holiday when an iron pole fell while the upper supports were being tied together and struck her.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:36:38 GMT
‘We’ll Meet in the Sukkah’ brings people together for face-to-face dialogue across Israeli society
The initiative, "We'll Meet in the Sukkah," is dedicated to Moshe Ochion and his son Eliad, both of whom were murdered in the October 7 attack in Ofakim just one day after taking part in it.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:11:29 GMT
‘Checkout’s super return, what’s up in ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Pacino's ‘Serpico’ makes a comeback
The series 'Widow’s Bay' just won 14 Emmys, breaking the record for most wins for a comedy, but if you don’t have Apple TV+, you might not have heard of it.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:52:14 GMT
Former Fatah official reveals new details on Sinwar's 'earthquake' warning to Israel before Oct. 7
In the interview, Zaida said that for more than a year he served as an intermediary in a secret channel between Israel and Hamas in an effort to advance a prisoner exchange deal.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:26:37 GMT
‘Orphan,’ the new film by László Nemes, tells a bleak story of a Jewish boy in 1950s Budapest
A brilliant, hopeless portrait of troubled childhood, Orphan references the war in nearly every disconsulate frame.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:22:41 GMT
Two IDF soldiers killed in drone accident during operation within Gaza outpost
The two soldiers were operating the drone when it crashed; they went to investigate the crash site, and the drone exploded, 99th Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Elad Tzuri said.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:01:45 GMT
Prominent scholars, legal experts among 6,000 signatories to letter rejecting Gaza genocide charge
“The bitter irony is that Israel, home to half the world’s Jews, is the only country to face a sustained war of attempted genocide – from its inception in 1948 until today,” the letter states.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:52:19 GMT
Right-wing activists threaten, throw object at Bennett at Bnei Brak restaurant
Footage showed large groups of people gathering near the former prime minister while police worked to manage the situation.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:51:48 GMT
Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders as Israel seeks deeper regional ties
Following his UN address, Netanyahu held talks with Latin American leaders on strengthening political, economic, and security cooperation, including possible expansion of the Isaac Accords.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:57:04 GMT
Soccer: Israel's Abu Farchi sent off after controversial gun gesture celebration
Israel forward Saied Abu Farchi was shown a red card after celebrating his goal against Austria by using the corner flag to mimic a gun, leaving Israel with 10 players in a 3-1 Nations League defeat.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:27:22 GMT
Israel’s global news coverage vastly disproportionate and unusually persistent, analysis finds
An analysis of nearly 14.7 million news articles found that coverage of Israel was not only disproportionately high but also unusually persistent compared with other major conflicts and global crises.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:24:11 GMT
IDF chief warns Iran remains a threat as Israel welcomes INS Drakon submarine into Navy service
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir called the submarine’s integration a central force-building move on Thursday, as President Isaac Herzog highlighted its strategic significance.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:21:58 GMT
Poet, author Yehuda Atlas passed away at age 89, Sourasky Medical Center announces
"In his life, he acted and worked for people out of emotion and a desire to help," said the hospital when announcing Atlas's passing.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:16:03 GMT
Netanyahu at UNGA: Gaza genocide ‘lie of the century,’ matter of time before Iranians topple regime
Netanyahu calls out Qatar for spending billions to brainwash youth worldwide • "Tyrant" Erdogan hosts Hamas terror chiefs • "Shame on you, antisemitic mayor of New York," he tells Mamdani.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:12:42 GMT
Israeli weapons are top-notch, I support its right to self-defense, Latvian Def. Min. tells 'Post'
Despite the NAZA film harming Israel's reputation across the globe, Melnis said that he wanted to "show solidarity – it is an honor to be here," adding that he has not yet seen the film.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:22:21 GMT
'Closed military zone': IDF stops civilians near Gaza barrier while attempting to cross border
"The area adjacent to the barrier is designated as a closed military zone; entry is strictly prohibited," the military said in a statement.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:38:51 GMT
Family of ‘Lt. Col. M.’ open a center in Isfiya to invest in Druze youth in his memory
"Mahmoud was not only an extraordinary officer and commander; he was deeply dedicated to education, leadership, and empowering youth,” Khairaldeen’s brother Mamduch told The Jerusalem Post.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:34:40 GMT
Jerusalem: One city, many voices
Ahead of The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference, the Jerusalem Municipality highlights how education, culture and innovation bring the city’s communities together while preserving their distinct

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:02:11 GMT
Court adds two years to sentence of man who stole cars from Kibbutz Be'eri after Oct. 7
Judges Gilat Shalev, Itay Bresler-Gonen, and Fani Gilat Cohen accepted the state’s appeal against the original five-and-a-half-year sentence, while rejecting Haddad’s appeal.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:45:03 GMT
IDF reduces amount of forces in southern Lebanon from eight brigades to six
According to Army Radio, the IDF has recently pulled four brigades out of Lebanon, replacing them with only two. It has also released a large number of reservist soldiers.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:56:32 GMT
From the NBA to Tel Aviv: Keaton Wallace readies for EuroLeague debut with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv is getting ready for the new season with a roster that combines a number of holdovers from last season with a group of newcomers who will look to take the team to the next level.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:27:54 GMT
From Eastern Europe to Tel Aviv: Bruno Art Group’s century-long rise to the global art market
Across three generations, Bruno Art Group has grown from a family gallery in Romania into an international art business with deep roots in Israeli art and a special connection to Yaacov Agam.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:15:41 GMT
Becoming Israel’s Tuscany: Gov’t launches ‘Biblical Trail’ initiative to promote West Bank tourism
The NIS 3.2 million tourism project will include an accessible promenade and suspension bridge connecting the Eilon Moreh Heritage Center with the summit of the Mount Kabir Nature Reserve.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:52:30 GMT
Foreign Ministry urges Israeli travelers in Ecuador to exercise caution amid El Niño red alert
The Foreign Ministry advised Israelis in Ecuador to follow instructions from local authorities and avoid traveling through areas vulnerable to flooding, landslides, or strong water flows.

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