The Jerusalem Post
Israel · English · Newspaper
A news outlet based in Israel covering local and international news, with recent headlines focusing on Israeli politics, military affairs, and current events.
- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
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- How Roman Sorkin became the heart of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s title runRoman Sorkin's clutch three-pointer and consistent performance throughout the season helped Maccabi Tel Aviv win their 58th Israeli League championship, marking his transformation into the team's anchor and MVP.
- Marathon Knesset meetings set to rapidly advance haredi parties’ contentious Torah study billMarathon Knesset meetings are set to rapidly advance a controversial Torah study bill pushed by haredi parties, despite opposition and concerns over draft evasion and legislative procedures.
- Likud MK: Netanyahu expected to work 'behind closed doors’ for influence over list - interviewLikud MK Amit Halevi said PM Netanyahu may work behind closed doors to influence lawmakers ahead of a Sunday vote on changing the primary system, which could grant him control over the first six reserved Knesset list spots.
- Yitzhar resident indicted after armed sheep search erupts into violence in Huwara, West BankA Yitzhar resident was indicted for his role in a violent confrontation during a sheep search in Huwara, West Bank, which resulted in serious injuries to two Palestinians. The prosecution claims he blocked a vehicle, fired a weapon, and fled with others after assaulting the victims. Cohen's lawyers argue he acted in self-defense.
- Israel Navy hosts German delegation, vessel at Haifa Naval BaseThe Israel Navy hosted a German delegation at Haifa Naval Base, conducting a joint Passing Exercise and discussing expanded naval collaboration.
- IDF helicopter carrying Herzog makes emergency landing after hitting bird, none injuredAn IDF helicopter carrying Israeli President Isaac Herzog made an emergency landing after hitting a bird, but no injuries or damage were reported. The helicopter was later replaced and the incident is under review.
- The final frontier: Israel aims to become world leader in space attack capabilities, Katz saysIsrael seeks to become a leading nation in space attack capabilities, citing the need for deterrence against adversaries like Iran, despite existing capabilities in other countries.
- 'A minister who destroys': Bedouin protest Ben-Gvir over demolition of illegal homes in NegevBedouins in Beersheba protested against National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's claim of demolishing 5,700 homes in Bedouin communities, with local leaders criticizing his actions and highlighting ongoing issues in unregulated Bedouin settlements.
- Police officer seen assaulting haredim at draft protest released after questioningA police officer involved in an alleged assault on a haredi protester during a draft protest was released after questioning, as protests against the IDF haredi draft legislation continued with traffic disruptions and clashes.
- Netanyahu heckled, told to 'go home' during combat officer graduation ceremony speechPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced heckling from the audience during his speech at a combat officer graduation ceremony, with some shouting 'Go home' before cheering resumed. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the IDF's continued presence in security buffer zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.
- Supermarkets containing drugged baby food barred from selling edible products, cosmeticsSupermarkets with drugged baby food were banned from selling food and cosmetics, following the discovery of sedatives in products.
- October Council marks 1,000 days since October 7 massacre, calls for state commission of inquiryBereaved families and survivors in Israel marked 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre with a press conference, urging the public to demand a state commission of inquiry into the event.
- State Attorney Aisman warns Mahash law could put sensitive cases under political pressureState Attorney Aisman warned that a new law restructuring the Police Investigation Department could expose sensitive cases to political pressure, raising concerns about prosecutorial independence.
- Twenty years since Gilad Schalit's abduction, newly released IDF logs show real-time confusionNewly released IDF logs reveal confusion and delayed responses during Gilad Schalit's 2006 abduction by Hamas, highlighting the impact of the prisoner exchange deal on subsequent conflicts.
- Netanyahu aide Urich allowed to keep working at PMO after court rejects prosecution's requestA senior aide to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich, is permitted to continue working at the PMO after a court rejected the prosecution's request to impose stricter conditions on him. Urich is under investigation for allegedly leaking classified military information to the German outlet Bild, which was published in 2024. The court's decision comes as part of an ongoing case involving the alleged unauthorized sharing of sensitive information related to Hamas hostage negotiations.