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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:42:06 GMT
IDF finds dead body tied to stretcher in southern Lebanon, launches investigation
The body was passed to the police for further investigation.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:31:48 GMT
Netanyahu postpones planned visit to United States after late sen. Graham's funeral delayed
Previously, Netanyahu had been set to fly to Washington on Saturday night to attend former senator Lindsey Graham's funeral and to meet with US President Donald Trump.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:20:54 GMT
IDF soldier arrested over suspected role in grenade supply network, stealing military weapons
The arrest comes after a series of grenade attacks hit central Israel with no injuries recorded, raising suspicions that IDF weapons have been illicitly distributed.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:16:46 GMT
US rejects Israeli plan to move military aircraft from Ben-Gurion as parking crisis continues
While the Transportation Ministry announced Wednesday that a solution had been reached to relocate the US assets to other sites, American sources now say alternative solutions do not meet its needs.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:53:53 GMT
'Committed to protecting Israel from every threat': Katz confirms he spoke with Hegseth on Iran war
Katz also briefed Hegseth onIsrael’s operations against terrorist groups operating in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:49:00 GMT
Knesset approves gender-segregated graduate degree programs in late-night vote
The legislation, Amendment No. 12, 2026, was sponsored by MK Limor Son Har Melech and passed by a vote of 52-43.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:33:06 GMT
Israeli gov't approves plan to move over half a billion shekels from Arab sector to Shin Bet
The budget is to be taken from government decision 550, which was approved in 2021 to reduce economic and social gaps between Arab society and the rest of the population.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:43:38 GMT
MK Dan Illouz announces departure from Likud, says party has been 'hijacked'
“I simply cannot ask you to vote for a party that I myself can no longer bring myself to vote for,” Illouz stated. “This is no longer the Likud. This is a party that has been hijacked.”

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:06:26 GMT
US strikes degrading Iran’s threat to Hormuz shipping, CENTCOM tells 'Post'
CENTCOM spokesman Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins told The Jerusalem Post that US forces remain ready to strike Iranian capabilities threatening commercial shipping.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:50:05 GMT
Netanyahu coalition passes controversial law weakening attorney-general's authority
The bill passed in its final second and third readings by a 65-51 vote and is considered to be one of the key pieces of legislation that the coalition has been pushing to pass.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:27:36 GMT
Violence by extremist Israelis against Palestinians declined 25%, security data shows - exclusive
Serious attacks by Israeli extremists against Palestinians in the West Bank have fallen 25% since March following increased enforcement, arrests, and administrative restrictions.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:19 GMT
Shin Bet chief approves lifelong security detail for PM Netanyahu's wife Sara - report
N12, however, reported that it has not yet been determined whether Sara Netanyahu will receive security for life or for only five years, but it is estimated that her request will be granted.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:16:51 GMT
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is visually stunning but emotionally adrift - review
The feeling the film evokes is similar to Oppenheimer, Nolan’s last film, another portrait of a disillusioned hero who is haunted by how his work has bolstered military force and caused suffering.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:16:01 GMT
Who are the most influential young Zionists of 2026?
Nominations open for Top 25 Vizionaries of 2026 honoring young Zionist leaders

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:54:13 GMT
Former deputy FM Haskel announces launch of new Israel First political party
The announcement came one day after Haskel resigned from her position as deputy foreign minister over the passing of controversial legislation that froze the arrests of haredi draft evaders.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:45:33 GMT
FM Sa'ar names MK Michel Buskila as new deputy foreign minister after Haskel resigns
Buskila’s potential appointment comes one day after previous deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel announced that she was resigning from the government.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:43:54 GMT
Transportation Ministry weighs limiting election flights over anti-Netanyahu voting fears - report
Ministry officials reportedly believe that Minister Miri Regev may be aiming to reduce the number of flights for Israelis returning to vote, as many may be likely to vote against PM Netanyahu.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:34:57 GMT
'Post' embeds with IDF in Bint Jbail as IDF races to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure within weeks
IDF races to destroy terror infrastructure as Trump 'orders' Netanyahu, US pushes for withdrawal • No signs of immediate withdrawal • 'Post' stands in stadium where Nasrallah made May 2000 speech

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:22:48 GMT
Israel now controls up to 70% of Gaza, Security Cabinet told amid expanded IDF offensive
Under the hostage-release agreement, the IDF was expected to remain in roughly 53% of the Gaza Strip, along what became known as the Yellow Line.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:02:08 GMT
Cybersecurity CEO Itay Levy sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual offenses against minors
Itay Levy was arrested in April 2024 on suspicion that he committed sexual offenses against multiple underage victims.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:59:16 GMT
'Desecrating religious Zionism': Bennett slams Smotrich as true architect of draft evasion law
"I want to address the soldiers and tell them: Hold on tight, there are still 104 days of plunder and evasion, the reinforcements are on the way, and this terrible government is going," he said.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:51:14 GMT
IDF kills Hamas terrorist who took IDF soldiers' remains hostage during Oct. 7 massacre
Hussam al-Shafie infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim and abducted Col. Asaf Hamami, St.-Sgt. Tomer Ahimas, and Sgt. Kiril Drodski's remains, taking them into the Gaza Strip.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:39:04 GMT
Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer pulls out of 2026 election
In his resignation statement, Sofer thanked his supporters and stated that he will continue to serve in his position until the end of his term.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:31:02 GMT
High Court freezes Knesset law stopping arrests of haredi military draft evaders
The court issued a conditional order hours after the Knesset approved the legislation, citing longstanding rulings on yeshiva conscription and concerns over selective enforcement.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:02:50 GMT
Engineering the future from the Negev
Sapir Academic College’s Faculty of Technology is creating a new model of higher education that blends academic excellence, applied research, and close industry collaboration to drive innovation

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:55:51 GMT
Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank chief says
With elections coming up on October 27, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron stated that fiscal policy will be the biggest challenge for the elected government, especially if Israel returns to war.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:46:37 GMT
Knesset repeals 2021 kashrut reform, restores Rabbinate control over certification
Under the law, official kashrut certificates may be issued by the Chief Rabbinate Council, authorized local rabbis, and, within the IDF, the Military Rabbinate.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:37:19 GMT
Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth
The program, proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar, stemmed from the rising antisemitism and disinformation surrounding Israel.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:03:06 GMT
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads demanding end to IDF recruitment
Some protesters were seen holding signs asking US President Donald Trump to "save" the haredis from being recruited.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:42:06 GMT
Nearly 5,000 come together in Israel's largest teen Diaspora-Israel solidarity event
“The Big Tent event is an opportunity for teens to feel like they're connected to something bigger,” said Nadav Shachmon, the Director of Israel Partnerships at RootOne.

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