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Alert sounded in northern Israel over hostile aircraft intrusion

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:28:37 GMT

An alert was sounded after a hostile aircraft intrusion was identified along the Lebanese border in northern Israel, over Zar'it and Shomera.

Security bolstered around Deputy Minister Almog Cohen after credible death threats

BY AVI SOLOMON — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:44:16 GMT

A security guard was stationed near Cohen's home, and his family members were receiving a close police escort.

Record 117 mm of rain hits Sharon in 75 minutes, trapping motorists and prompting stay-home order

BY YANIR YAGNA AND ELI ASHKENAZI AND YOAV ETIEL AND HODAYA RAN — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:55:55 GMT

According to Israel Meteorological Service data, the weather station in Kadima recorded 117 mm of rain within just an hour and a quarter, an extraordinary volume marking a record for the Sharon area.

Caught between primal urges and aspirations

BY RAFI YOVELL — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:15:59 GMT

How a childhood hip-hop fan became one of Israel’s premier extreme vocalists, and why his underground metal band Submasq refuses to play by the industry’s political rules.

IDF admits West Bank commander met settler official, denies secret coordination of Jericho outpost

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:06:29 GMT

IDF sources confirm Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth met with a regional defense officer, but denies claims that he secretly coordinated a new settler outpost near Jericho.

Jazz trio Zafio to debut at Red Sea Jazz Festival ahead of second album

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:38:53 GMT

Pianist Shai Maestro served as the music producer and artistic director for the album. The Raft will be distributed through the record label owned by bassist Avishai Cohen and his manager.

Israeli researchers develop method letting AI teach itself without human-generated data

BY THE MEDIA LINE STAFF — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:50:04 GMT

Unlike conventional AI training, which depends on enormous quantities of existing information, the new approach allows models to build predictive capabilities before encountering real-world material.

Schoolteacher stabbed to death, partner arrested on suspicion of involvement

BY HODAYA RAN — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:51:36 GMT

A person close to the woman told Walla that she was injured while trying to break up a fight. “Two brothers were fighting, and she tried to separate them,” the person said.

Inmate killed in northern Israel after leaving prison as part of rehabilitation program

BY YOAV ETIEL AND SHLOMI GABAI AND ELI ASHKENAZI — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:30:45 GMT

As Heib approached the bus stop on his way to work, a vehicle pulled up beside him, and shots were fired from inside. He was critically wounded and pronounced dead at the scene.

Nahala settlers to be removed from unauthorized outpost near Gaza border

BY ASHER SMITH — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:28:19 GMT

The outpost was established in mid-October on land managed by KKL-JNF, between Kibbutz Kfar Aza and Nahal Oz.

Border Police remove pro-Palestinian graffiti as Arab parties demand action on crime, governance

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:58:34 GMT

Border Police painted over nationalist graffiti in western Galilee villages, highlighting debates over governance as Arab parties seek political influence following the election.

Government issues warnings for northern, central Israel amid record breaking rainfall

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND MOSHE COHEN AND WALLA — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:51:39 GMT

Israel's Meteorological Service has issued warnings for flooding, flash floods, thunderstorms, and dangerous swimming conditions across parts of the country through Saturday night.

The true effect of Trump halting military aid to Israel - analysis

BY SAM SOKOL/JTA — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:44:34 GMT

Israelis had been prepared for a recalibration in how the aid works, but few anticipated such a precipitous change.

Man seriously injured in Haifa crime-related stabbing as police search for suspect

BY HODAYA RAN AND SHLOMI GABAI — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:36:35 GMT

Police arrested a suspect after a man was seriously stabbed in Haifa. In Tel Aviv, a suspect was detained with a flare and a screwdriver ahead of a soccer game.

UN appoints Israeli for auditing mechanisms, financial controls, for first time in history

BY IDAN KWELLER AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:27:11 GMT

The IAAC, a subsidiary body of the UN General Assembly, is in charge of advising the General Assembly on transparency, accountability, and the management of UN resources.

Border Police arrest Palestinian disguised as haredi Jew while attempting to enter Israel illegally

BY HODAYA RAN — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:37:33 GMT

Border Police arrested seven Palestinians without permits near Jerusalem after discovering that the driver had grown sidelocks and dressed as a haredi man to allegedly evade inspection.

IDF on high alert in Hebron as 20,000 Israelis expected for Shabbat amid terror attack fears

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:03:50 GMT

With 20,000 Israelis expected in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah, security forces are preparing for possible terror attacks and clashes, with drills simulating simultaneous emergencies.

Netanyahu's state comptroller pick Michael Rabello withdraws candidacy after vote controversy

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:47:47 GMT

Rabello confirmed his decision to withdraw his candidacy in a letter on Friday addressed to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.

PMO does not dispute Trump's claim of halting aid to Israel, reframes it as ‘mutual investment'

BY CORINNE BAUM AND IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:43:12 GMT

PMO spokesman Spielman said that "... the prime minister has been working with President Trump to make the correct transition out from aid towards partnership."

After America's midterms, the clock is ticking for Israel to bridge its political divides

BY HERB KEINON — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:47:22 GMT

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: As hostility grows on the American Left and Right, prolonged coalition negotiations and the prospect of another election carry a strategic cost.

Musical unity from Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, Israeli artist Dudu Tassa at Jerusalem concert

BY DAVID BRINN — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:21:44 GMT

While Boy George dominated headlines, Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood quietly returned to Israel for a sold-out Jerusalem concert that spoke louder than politics.

Israeli watchdog demands probe into possible ties between Trump's aid waiver, Netanyahu endorsement

BY ASHER SMITH — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:24:44 GMT

It also called for an examination of who participated in the decision, whether the Defense Ministry and Finance Ministry were consulted, and what assessments informed the move.

Police demolish Beit Hanina compound used to house Palestinians without permits

BY ASHER SMITH — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:48:11 GMT

The demolition followed an operation at the site around three weeks ago, during which police apprehended 155 Palestinians from the West Bank.

KLM flight bound for Tel Aviv diverted to Bucharest after bomb threat onboard

BY REUTERS — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:24:18 GMT

The bomb threat is the latest in a wave of at least 27 European passenger planes that were forced to land following a series of threats.

KLM flight bound for Tel Aviv diverted to Bucharest after bomb threat onboard

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:23:34 GMT

The bomb threat is the latest in a wave of at least 27 European passenger planes that were forced to land following a series of threats.

West Bank Arabs set Israeli vehicle on fire after Jewish rioters torch Palestinian cars - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:23:25 GMT

The alleged incident follows an IDF raid on an illegal West Bank outpost on Wednesday.

WATCH: Haredi protesters block light rail near Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Street, one suspect arrested

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:15:30 GMT

The protest is one of many demonstrations by ultra-Orthodox individuals in recent months protesting projects to expand light rail routes in Jerusalem.

Herzog warns political hostility in Israel impacts Diaspora Jews, calls for greater unity

BY SHIR PERETS — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:46:28 GMT

Herzog's comments reflect a broader emphasis throughout his presidency on strengthening ties between Israel and Jewish communities abroad.

Israel, Greece, Cyprus deepen defense ties, reaffirm rejection of Turkey-Libya maritime deal

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:41:52 GMT

Senior defense officials from the three countries agreed in Athens to create a trilateral working group for their defense industries and to boost cooperation on maritime security.

Demolition of illegal West Bank Bedouin community begins as E1 plan faces legal challenges

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:00:24 GMT

Several NGOs said the community is over a kilometer from Ma'ale Adumim, arguing that the distance undermines the government's claim that the demolition was necessary for development plans.