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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:46:31 GMTMasked vandal smashes Haaretz entrance in Tel Aviv days after similar attack on Channel 12
Security footage showed the individual reaching through the entrance grates and tossing two bricks at a glass door, which punched a hole through the entrance before he fled.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:17:30 GMTJustice Minister Levin tells gov't to disobey High Court ruling for a state comptroller revote
Levin said Rabello should "assume the position" of state comptroller despite last week's call for a revote after the initial election was deemed invalid due to a secret-ballot controversy.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:34:15 GMTZini sparks controversy for expressing loyalty to elected officials, attacking legal establishment
The Jerusalem Post has received the full recordings of Zini's remarks, which leave a somewhat more moderate and nuanced series of messages.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:57:05 GMTTrump's shifting security messaging: Israel faces friction with US on Turkey F-35 deal - analysis
In Trump’s view, Turkey may help stabilize the region, curb Russian influence and keep Ankara within the Western camp. Israel, however, cannot regard it as a normal Western ally.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:35:56 GMTUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cancels visit to Israel following overnight strikes on Iran
Hegseth, who is in Ankara alongside US President Donald Trump for the NATO summit, was expected to make a brief visit against the backdrop of the American strikes against Iran.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:05:13 GMTIDF to probe killing of Hezbollah terrorist amid conflicting reports of Lebanon firefight
The IDF said it would "investigate all the details of the incident" after an Army Radio report questioned the military's account of the events.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:11:58 GMTHaredi protests against Jerusalem Light Rail continue, reports of over NIS 400 million in damage
The protests follow an N12 News report that haredi protests have cumulatively caused over NIS 400 million in damage to the Jerusalem light rail's unfinished Green Line.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:08:29 GMTTeen arrested after reportedly sexually assaulting 5-year-old child in Modi'in Illit bomb shelter
Police reported cases of child sexual abuse, endangerment in a motor vehicle, and domestic abuse within a span of two weeks in late June and early July 2026.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:42:44 GMTAttorney Avi Amiram appointed to committee selecting new police investigations chief
A new committee has been formed to select the head of Israel’s independent police investigations body, part of a broader law enforcement reform.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:55:02 GMTPixellot expands Maccabiah coverage to bring Games to global Jewish communities
“We are pleased to partner with the Maccabiah Games once again and support this remarkable celebration of sports and community,” said Pixellot CEO Doron Gerstel.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:45:10 GMTLoss to Croatia caps miserable qualifying window for Israel
Next up are six games against teams from the corresponding group that includes Poland, the Netherlands, Latvia and Austria.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:22:52 GMTCulture Minister Zohar releases video skewering the film industry
The Israeli film industry is at its lowest ebb in decades, perhaps ever, as more film festivals around the world openly or covertly boycott Israeli movies.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:14:26 GMTShas spiritual leader orders support for coalition legislation in exchange for haredi-backed bills
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef warned there was “no room for delay” on the Torah Study Law amid coalition efforts to advance contentious legislation.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:01:17 GMTCanine chaos in Jerusalem: Man arrested after sharing video riding motorcycle with dog in lap
In the video, the dog is seen standing on the owner's lap, with no sign of any gear to protect the animal.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:56:00 GMTPolice commander charged with assaulting Palestinian at West Bank checkpoint
Prosecutors allege a Border Police commander repeatedly beat a Palestinian detainee at a checkpoint before threatening an officer who witnessed the incident.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:45:38 GMTRecord low 28% of Israelis say Trump prioritizes Israel's security, survey finds
Notably, the findings showed that most Jewish Israelis believe the current strain in US-Israel relations is temporary, while Israeli Arabs are more divided on the issue.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:41:55 GMTPolitical logic behind Netanyahu’s controversial legislative blitz - analysis
Netanyahu’s controversial legislative push risks voter backlash, but could strengthen his ties with the parties he may need to form his next government.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:39:18 GMTNetanyahu: Turkey not 'friendly state' to US, F-35 sale would disrupt Mideast power balance
Netanyahu told CNN that he had spoken to Trump about his concerns regarding the possibility that the sale could disrupt the balance of power in the region.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:29:49 GMTHigh Court sets Tuesday deadline in Tzohar kashrut-license dispute
Tzohar’s kashrut division head told The Jerusalem Post that its standards follow the Chief Rabbinate's procedures and that it would continue operating under the license it received.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:29:02 GMTIsrael Police seize vehicles, weapons in Arab sector crime crackdown amid organized crime crisis
Law enforcement officers also conducted raids on several businesses in northern Israel that were suspected of being involved with Arab-sector organized crime.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:19:26 GMTWATCH: Hezbollah RPG, missile launchers found in civilian home in southern Lebanon, IDF says
On Monday, the IDF announced it had found over 150 weapons in the southern Lebanese village of Hadatha over the past month, also located in the Security Zone.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:24:03 GMTBambi's big break: Israel Police, IDF rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank
The suspect, a 39-year-old resident of the area, was taken for questioning and admitted to several offenses involving harming and illegally possessing protected natural assets.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:18:05 GMT'This is a sign of what's to come:' Ehud Barak warns of Netanyahu's next move
The former prime minister told 103FM that the government’s decision not to comply with High Court rulings is a sign of worse to come, and called on the opposition to lead a public campaign.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:16:03 GMTIsrael names Ruth Cohen-Dar as first resident ambassador to Slovenia
Ruth Cohen-Dar will become Israel’s first resident ambassador to Slovenia as Jerusalem moves to strengthen ties with the country’s new government.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:17:44 GMTRahm Emanuel meets Herzog, calls for ‘historic agreement’ on Israeli-Palestinian future
Emanuel said Arab states’ push for regional stability, Israel’s security needs, and Palestinian self-determination could be brought together in a diplomatic framework.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:08:47 GMTIsrael unprepared to counter Iranian election meddling on social media, gov't probe finds
The finding comes as Israel enters an election year, which the report described as a particularly vulnerable period for attempts to manipulate public debate.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:08:11 GMTPolice enforce prostitution law unevenly, trafficking victims face visa barriers, comptroller finds
The audit, conducted from December 2024 through July 2025, examined enforcement of the law, investigations into trafficking for prostitution, protection of victims, and decisions on residence visas.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:44:21 GMTIsraeli actress Evgenia Dodina triumphs in Or Sinai's ‘Mama’ - review
Speaking in Polish rather than her native Russian, Dodina gives a memorable performance in "Mama" – one of her many unforgettable theatrical accomplishments.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:42:30 GMTIsrael's Arkia Airlines makes history with 'complex and challenging' flight to Arctic Circle
Arkia’s project could lead to “a new page in the history of Israeli tourism,” Tali Yativ, owner and CEO of Spirit World Productions, noted.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:04:39 GMTGerman FM warns weakening PA could create power vacuum, would compromise Israel's security
"The PA is not perfect and is in urgent need of reform. However, weakening the PA does not serve Israel's security," said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during a visit to Jerusalem.