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Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:59:41 GMT
Katz moves to ban a fiber-optic, SIM-operated drones from Israeli airspace amid growing threats
Among the varied threats mentioned were drone attacks, attempts to harm senior officials, usage of the drones by organized crime families, smuggling, and illicitly gathering intelligence.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:28:46 GMT
US Embassy in Israel issues safety warning about unexploded ordnances after school trip explosion
The warning followed the death of Elazar Yair Wilensky, who was killed when unexploded Hezbollah ammunition detonated during the school trip.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:21:33 GMT
High Court hears petition demanding protection for lawyers from courthouse harassment
The case concerns lawyers representing Palestinians and human rights groups who say right-wing activists follow them through the Supreme Court’s corridors and film them at close range.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:19:09 GMT
Mosque set on fire, nationalist graffiti sprayed in latest extremist attack in West Bank - report
Among the targets of the arson were a mosque, a vehicle, and an olive tree, Israeli and Palestinian media reported.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:35:13 GMT
Israel seeks urgent billion shekel purchase of Apache helicopters, diverting Arab sector funds
The Finance Ministry told the Post that close to a billion shekels earmarked for the Apache helicopter purchase would be diverted from funds allocated to a five-year plan to develop the Arab sector.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:55:18 GMT
Building under construction collapses in Tel Aviv, none injured as workers escape unharmed
The Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality said the building was slated for demolition prior to its unexpected collapse, and instructed residents to stay away from the scene.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:50:18 GMT
David Roddy on Joining Hapoel Jerusalem: 'An exciting project'
The former NBA forward explained why he chose to join the Reds despite their absence from the EuroLeague and outlined his ambitions for the upcoming season: “Win everything.”

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:12:35 GMT
IDF establishing new corps for countering low-altitude drones amid growing UAV threat
For more than a decade, the IDF has been trying to address the threat posed by drones operating in the airspace close to the ground, using a variety of methods.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:34:07 GMT
Israel returns 22 artifacts to Greece in first antiquities repatriation between Jerusalem, Athens
The antiquities had been seized during an operation conducted by the IAA's Theft Prevention Unit, before being identified as those belonging to Greece.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:10:39 GMT
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis may conduct land or sea attack against Israel, defense officials warn
Israel is on heightened alert over the possibility of such an attack, given the Houthis' efforts to improve their ability to carry out attacks from both directions.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:39:56 GMT
Netanyahu denies ever having met Egypt's foreign intelligence chief despite contradictory records
The remarks came after the prime minister confirmed that an Egyptian aircraft had landed in Israel in September 2023, just days before the October 7 Hamas attack.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:43:30 GMT
Female IDF officer denied entry to Haredi military base because of gender, IDF says
Haredi soldiers denied a female logistics officer entry to a Mount Hermon military base because of her gender, despite IDF regulations allowing professional personnel access.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:18:12 GMT
Eretz Nehederet returns with sharp election satire, Sydney Sweeney, flydubai spoof
Eretz Nehederet returned ahead of Israel's elections with Sydney Sweeney singing 'Ha Tikvah,' a flydubai hijacking spoof and biting satire targeting Netanyahu, Eisenkot, and reserve duty.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:28:31 GMT
IDF chief vows to apply October 7 lessons, pledges to pursue Israel's enemies at military ceremony
Honoring fallen Commando Brigade soldiers, Zamir pledged to expand the IDF's ranks, apply the lessons of October 7, and prevent future threats to Israel's security.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:47:43 GMT
Netanyahu, Trump discussed possibility of renewing strikes against Iran before elections - report
Senior US officials told Axios that Netanyahu cited alleged Iranian efforts to rebuild nuclear capacity as the reason for launching new strikes.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:08:41 GMT
Maccabi Tel Aviv drops 120 on Galil Elyon as Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv claim basketball win
Clark led the way with 16 points, TJ Leaf added 15, and Will Rayman and Keaton Wallace scored 14 apiece. Maurice Kemp led Galil Elyon with 27 points.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:43:27 GMT
Israelis aren’t afraid of Iran, they’re afraid of supermarket prices, Zelekha says - interview
“If anyone gets in my way, I will bring down their government,” he said, stating he would demand control of the Finance Ministry and the Competition Authority in coalition negotiations.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:39:27 GMT
IDF to protect Israel ‘from the river to the sea,’ Netanyahu vows in visit to West Bank seam line
Netanyahu also called the Tulkarm refugee camp a “terrorist stronghold" in reference to a High Court order for the state to provide a timeline for the return of Palestinians displaced from the camp.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:12:41 GMT
Israel's security tied to diplomatic standing, 'but not at cost of our fighters,' says Ben-Gvir
“I think there’s a great importance to our diplomatic relations and connections,” Ben Gvir said in response to a question submitted by The Jerusalem Post.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:04:26 GMT
West Bank Palestinian family attacked by masked Jewish rioters claiming to be soldiers - report
According to KAN, the family was at home when the rioters knocked on the door around 3 a.m., claiming to be military personnel. The settlers fled the area after the attack.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:31:06 GMT
In blow to Netanyahu, Trump again stops short of endorsing candidate in Israeli election
Two weeks before Israel heads to the polls, Trump left the door open to endorsing a candidate in Israel's October 27 election but made no commitment to back Netanyahu or any other contender.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:41:34 GMT
Levin: Right-wing election victory will 'fundamentally alter' Supreme Court
Justice Minister Yariv Levin vowed to fundamentally reshape Israel's Supreme Court if the Right wins the October 27 elections, calling the vote a historic opportunity for judicial reform.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:16:27 GMT
Liberman warns US could recognize Palestinian state, sanction Israel within two years
Bennett calls for bringing Israeli talent home as political leaders address venture capital summit ahead of elections.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:07:10 GMT
From forensic evidence to global accountability: Families demand the world hear the truth of Oct. 7
First international forensic conference on Oct 7 led by Hadassah Medical Center in partnership with the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem forensic experts shared accounts of efforts identify victims

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:29:45 GMT
Herzog honors Israel Bonds for raising billions post-Oct 7 while mourning northern school tragedy
Israel Bonds, whose official title is the Development Corporation for Israel, is a vital component in Israel’s economic engine.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:05:29 GMT
Police indict Israeli citizen for plotting terror attack in Jerusalem, pledging allegiance to ISIS
The 18-year-old is suspected of serious offenses against national security, membership in a terrorist organization, and preparing to commit a terrorist act.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:33:02 GMT
Jerusalem court upholds 5-year suspension for gynecologist Guy Rofe over patient exploitation
“I will examine you as a gynecologist and as a lover,” he wrote to one patient, according to the judgment. She was a 19-year-old soldier whom he treated while serving as a military doctor.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:44:34 GMT
High Court challenges law excluding women from Israel's Chief Rabbinate elections
The court issued an order requiring the respondents to explain why a 2024 law should not be interpreted to require the rabbis to also appoint women as representatives in the electoral assembly.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:10:03 GMT
Kattash: 'There’s no reason to play in Dubai but not Tel Aviv. We want to return to normality'
Ahead of Spain trip, Maccabi’s coach discusses EuroLeague returning to Israel (“It’s politics”), Barcelona & Valencia’s pace, and his record against Catalans: “Thanks for the reminder.”

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:36:43 GMT
Education Ministry approved deadly school trip route despite KKL-JNF safety warning - report
The ministry says the approved hiking route avoided an area closed by KKL-JNF, as investigators examine the path taken before the deadly explosion.

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