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Senior US officials to 'Post': Trump-Netanyahu meeting not currently planned at UNGA

BY IDAN KWELLER — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:56:26 GMT

According to the latest schedule seen by US officials, Netanyahu is expected to arrive in New York only after Trump has already departed the city.

‘Checkout,' ‘Fauda’ test the appetite for Israeli spy stories after October 7

BY STEWART AIN/JTA — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:39:47 GMT

Two productions arriving in the United States this month are testing whether or not there is still an appetite for Israeli spy stories in the post-October 7 world.

Haymanut Kasau’s family petitions court to allow protest tent near PMO

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:35:55 GMT

ACRI attorneys argued that the Jerusalem Municipality rejected the protest tent request on general concerns rather than specific risks, failing to balance public interests with protest rights.

Palestinian woman attacked near Hebron, police launch investigation

BY WALLA — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:32:11 GMT

Police launch an investigation to find the suspect who attacked a Palestinian woman near Hebron in the West Bank.

Yashar party's Shaul Meridor says Ofer Winter opposed ground operation in Gaza

BY MAARIV ONLINE — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:11:33 GMT

Shaul Meridor claims Ofer Winter secretly lobbied cabinet members and Netanyahu against the Gaza ground invasion, alleging a contrast with his hawkish public image.

Police commissioner, district commander participate in race honoring fallen Druze community members

BY BATYA GILADI — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:53:13 GMT

After the race began, Levi ran alongside Israel Police officers as a gesture of respect and appreciation for fallen members of the Druze community who died serving the state and its citizens.

Haifa International Film Festival brings celebrated cinema and classics to the Carmel

BY HANNAH BROWN — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:11:06 GMT

Major new films, a strong Israeli lineup, ambitious documentaries, Japanese masterpieces, and Streisand singing her heart out make this year’s Haifa International Film Festival a fantastic event.

Haifa resident arrested after vandalizing church, spitting on police officer

BY YOAV ETIEL — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:16:48 GMT

Dean Mor admitted to the charges against him, but claimed that he had felt threatened both at the church and by the officer at the police station.

Negev Vet clinics founder Dr. Galia Melman Shalev to receive award for Oct. 7 animal rescue efforts

BY MILLA WOLMAN — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:31:11 GMT

The chair of ICAVA congratulated Shalev on the award, calling her work “a reflection of the highest values of the veterinary profession: compassion, service, responsibility and courage.”

First wedding since October 7 takes place at bride's home of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom

BY YANIR YAGNA — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:07:07 GMT

Sivan, who was raised in Kerem Shalom, and her partner, Meir, chose to hold their wedding at the kibbutz swimming pool, near the Gaza border, surrounded by family members, friends, and residents.

Netanyahu to visit Texas during upcoming US trip for UN General Assembly

BY IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:02:19 GMT

Netanyahu's US visit is expected to last just two days because of the need to return to Israel before the start of Sukkot.

Former Palestinian Authority minister says he relayed Hamas’s pre-October 7 warning to Israel

BY WALLA — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:37:31 GMT

Abu Zaida feared reporting directly to the Shin Bet, but at the same time feared for his life if the information was not passed on, so he decided to convey the message directly to the UAE.

Arab Israeli arrested after allegedly making contact with Lebanese foreign agent

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:55:11 GMT

The man, Hamdan Hamdan, is alleged to have been aware that the agent he was in contact with was Lebanese, and to have requested to be given security missions in Israel.

Israel will seek to purchase new weapons systems from US as compensation for Saudi F-35 sale

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:21:16 GMT

A source told Walla that the IDF would prefer that no other country in the Middle East receive the stealth fighter, in order to preserve Israel's qualitative operational advantage.

Middle East faces critical window for change as Trump’s time in office runs down

BY HERB KEINON — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:52:23 GMT

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: US and regional officials at MEAD argue Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon processes are flawed but preferable to alternatives and must be secured before Trump leaves office.

Former IDF soldier killed in paragliding accident during Colombia trip

BY YOAV ETIEL AND TZVI JASPER — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:44:18 GMT

Following the tragic news, the Chabad updates site reported that the city Chabad emissary Rabbi Levi Vanunu, in close cooperation with the Israeli Embassy there, is working around the clock.

Jerusalem Reform synagogue egged on Rosh Hashanah in second attack in a month

BY DEBORAH DAHAN/JTA — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:57:40 GMT

The congregation said its security cameras recorded the youths, including their faces. It subsequently filed a police complaint and provided the footage. No injuries were reported.

Netanyahu attacks Eisenkot's Yashar, says elections are direct struggle between Left, Right

BY AVI SOLOMON — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:29:16 GMT

Netanyahu also attacked Democrats party chairman Yair Golan and referred to his statements regarding IDF activity and the controversy surrounding the former military advocate-general.

Ex-hostage Bar Kupershtein marks anniversary of release from Hamas captivity with slichot service

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:07:19 GMT

The slichot prayer service took place at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Could Israel’s next generation of wheelchair athletes emerge from the wounded of war?

BY HOWARD BLAS — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:41:07 GMT

Perhaps, in time, more newly disabled Israelis will discover wheelchair sports. Some may go on to attain great heights in the competitive sports world.

Beitar Jerusalem finding rhythm as Weissman ignites revival

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:31:17 GMT

Beitar may sit seventh with six points, while Maccabi Tel Aviv remains perfect at 4-0 with 12 points, but the capital club now has momentum – and, perhaps more importantly, belief.

How naval combat with Hamas after Oct. 7 transformed a low-ranked soldier into an officer

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:26:38 GMT

Israel Navy officer "O," recently graduated from his officer cadets course, after spending a nearly unprecedented 18 months as a regular non-officer mandatory service navy combat fighter.

Nine rescued as firefighters respond to Jerusalem fire caused by electric scooter battery

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:12:17 GMT

The fire follows the September evacuation of Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon Railway Station after smoke reports prompted an emergency response.

IDF removes officer who served as Gaza Division's intelligence chief on Oct. 7 from service

BY JAMES GENN — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:12:13 GMT

Lt.-Col. "A" served as the intelligence officer for the Gaza Division during the October 7 massacre.

Jason Levien breaks silence on Maccabi Tel Aviv: 'I love the club, what it represents' - exclusive

BY IDAN KWELLER — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:02:26 GMT

In his first public comments on the battle surrounding Maccabi Tel Aviv's ownership, the Jewish-American sports executive tells The Jerusalem Post that he is honored to have been approached.

Over 250 people injured in Yom Kippur road accidents in 2025, road safety group warns

BY UDI ETZION — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:44:05 GMT

Over the past decade, approximately 2,472 people were injured in road accidents on Yom Kippur.

From ‘city of camels’ to Israel’s new dream: Beersheba reinventing itself under Mayor Danilovich

BY ALEX WINSTON — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:27:24 GMT

For Ruvik Danilovich, one of the easiest ways to measure Beersheba’s transformation is in distance.

From war to summer camp: Israeli teens find joy, respite, and connection

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE JEWISH AGENCY — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:17:50 GMT

Through Campers2Gether, more than 700 young Israelis spent the summer forging lasting friendships with Jewish peers at camps across North America

Shin Bet chief Zini: We will hunt down every Hamas member involved in October 7, across the globe

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:59:44 GMT

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog also attended the semi-annual ceremony honoring top Shin Bet achievers.

Former Wolfson doctor sentenced to six years for rape, sexual assaults

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:51:26 GMT

Former Wolfson doctor Aryeh Levin received six years in prison for rape and sexual offenses, despite prosecutors seeking a sentence of at least 13 years.