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Jerusalem highlights: October 23-29

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In Syria, Israel’s female field intelligence soldiers power the IDF's covert operations

BATTALION 595 intelligence collection soldiers ‘N.’ (left) and ‘R.’ during field operations. The two talked to the ‘Post’ of the challenges of clandestine surveillance missions in Syria, where remaining undetected and maintaining close coordination can be critical to their safety.

Squad commander, combat soldier killed in West Bank terror attack, IDF confirms

Fallen soldiers Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem, killed on October 23, 2026, during a terror attack in Hebron, West Bank.

Police clarify AFP photographer had no suspected advance knowledge of West Bank terror attack

One of the terrorists who attacked the northern checkpoint of Hebron in the West Bank, October 23, 2026.

IDF, Defense Ministry drafting resolution to protect reservists and families' benefits through 2027

Alongside the government resolution, the IDF and Defense Ministry are advancing legislation in the Knesset, which they hope to expedite after the elections, during the Knesset's first session.

OCTOBER 23, 2026ByAMIR BOHBOT

IDF soldiers in a swearing in ceremony. February 27, 2025.

Netanyahu vows to hunt Hamas terrorists as ministers demand major West Bank military operation

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed that, after the attack, there would be "no escaping" a comprehensive military campaign in the West Bank.

OCTOBER 23, 2026ByTZVI JASPER

Israeli security forces near the scene of a shooting attack near the West Bank city of Hebron, October 23, 2026. Five people were wounded in the attack, two of them seriously, and two Palestinian terrorists were killed by Israeli forces.

IDF soldier indicted for firing on Palestinian vehicle, seriously wounding 18-year-old woman

According to the indictment, the incident occurred on September 18, after the soldier entered the village of Aqraba, which was outside his area of responsibility.

OCTOBER 23, 2026ByALON HACHMON, GILAD MORAG

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

Netanyahu orders Hebron sealed off, full West Bank closure after Hamas terror attack

The military had announced earlier that morning that two Hamas-linked terrorists, Hamouda and Firas Jua'ba, involved in the attack had been killed. There are no other terrorists involved.

OCTOBER 23, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN, TZVI JASPER, YONAH JEREMY BOB

Two armed Palestinian terrorists pictured during a attack at the northern checkpoint of Hebron in the West Bank on October 23, 2026.

'Grave incitement': Heckler throws glass bottle at Netanyahu's motorcade near Mahaneh Yehuda market

According to footage shared online of the incident, security personnel quickly jumped the barricade holding back the gathered crowd in attempt to locate the individual who threw the bottle.

OCTOBER 23, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIV

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mahaneh Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, October 23, 2026.

Former hostage Elkana Bohbot recalls how faith, family helped him survive Hamas captivity

"First of all, what kept me going there, more than anything, was the belief that I would see my son Re'em again, my wife and my family," said Bohbot.

OCTOBER 23, 2026BySARAH MOSKOWITZ

Elkana Bohbot with his wife Rivka Bohbot on October 19, 2025.

Hilltop Youth filmed waving weapons, singing anti-Zionist song at West Bank wedding - report

The activists were seen dancing to a song associated with Neturei Karta, an anti-Zionist and ultra-Orthodox Jewish group.

OCTOBER 23, 2026BySARAH MOSKOWITZ

AN ISRAELI settler (R) and a Palestinian farmer are seen arguing during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, on October 29, 2025.

Hapoel Tel Aviv rallies in Euroleague basketball, Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup

Hapoel Jerusalem remained unbeaten in the EuroCup with a commanding 100-64 victory over Riga Zelli, while Bnei Herzliya fell 86-74 to Porto in Basketball Champions League action.

OCTOBER 22, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN