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Asher Grunis steps down from leading Submarine Affair commission due to health concerns

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit appointed retired Supreme Court justice Zvi Zylbertal to replace Grunis and lead the commission on Sunday.

Former president of Supreme Court Asher Grunis seen during a swearing in ceremony for newly appointed judges at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on August 9, 2016.

Burning tires, halted traffic: Druze protesters block Route 6 days after Tel Aviv club attack

Druze protesters burn tires and block Route 6 in northern Israel, October 25, 2026.

IDF seriously injures, fails to detain Palestinian accused of attempted ramming attack - report

IDF troops operate on the scene of a terror attack near Hebron on October 23, 2026.

IDF seals off homes of terrorists who committed fatal Hebron attack ahead of intended demolition

IDF troops seal off homes of terrorists who conducted the fatal Hebron shooting attack, October 25, 2026.

Hospital delays, curfews as Israeli peace groups condemn displacements of Palestinians in Hebron

The IDF announced that its operation near the military checkpoint at the entrance to Hebron was aimed at locating terrorists and weapons and would include demolitions.

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

A view of the scene of a deadly shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, where two Israeli soldiers were murdered and three others wounded by Palestinian gunmen the previous day, October 24, 2026.

Facing the Sea: Portraits of Resilience

Artist Daniel Tchetchik’s Facing the Sea, created with Israeli nonprofit HaGal Sheli, features portraits and personal stories exploring trauma, resilience and the sea’s healing power.

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByIN COLLABORATION WITH HAGAL SHELI, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

From right to left Eden Shmuel, Yaron Waksman, Daniel Tchetchik, Manon Slome. Photo credit HaGal Sheli

Maccabi Ashdod hosts historic exhibition match with South Carolina's Allen University

The newly promoted team hosted an inspiring event with the Black university. Eric Rubin noted: "The goal is to fight Antisemitism and racism."

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByOR SHKEDI

Former chief military prosecutor selected to lead Nukhba prosecutions

The appointment comes as Israel prepares a special military court in Jerusalem to try suspects in the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre and the holding of hostages in Gaza.

OCTOBER 25, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN

LITIGATION BROUGHT by over 8,000 plaintiffs is moving through the Jerusalem District Court, where they are seeking to hold the Palestinian Authority responsible for deaths, injuries, and other harm caused by October 7. Here, Nukhba Force terrorists who were captured, are seen in a jail in Israel.

Watch Live: Tel Aviv University Honorary Degrees Ceremony 2026

Watch Tel Aviv University’s 2026 Honorary Degrees Ceremony live, featuring special coverage and exclusive interviews with honorees and distinguished guests on October 29 at 7:00 PM

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByIN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

View of the Tel Aviv University campus. May 15, 2025.

From Israel to Camp Nou: Israeli teenager Orian Goren named to Barcelona squad for El Clasico

Israeli midfielder Orian Goren, 17, makes history with a Barcelona El Clasico call-up as Hansi Flick shows growing faith in the young prospect.

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByWALLA! SPORTS

Swiss-born Jerusalem artist Ariane Littman spreads her wares across the nation

Ariane Littman's latest run-out is on display at the former National Library of Israel building on the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University, within the framework of the Jerusalem Biennale.

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByBARRY DAVIS

Ariane Littman’s ‘Sanguine Fields’ feeds off the utopian prophecy in Mordechai Ardon’s monumental stained-glass window triptych.

High Court strikes down petition to end sperm donor anonymity

With technology already eroding donor secrecy, petitioners asked the court to recognize a child’s right to know, as children conceived by a donor in Israel cannot learn their father’s identity

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A pregnant woman is seen holding her stomach in front of foliage (illustrative)

Lone soldiers, b'not sherut find a true home at the Michael Levin Base

The Michael Levin Base is a nonprofit supporting lone soldiers and lone b’nei sherut before, during, and after their service.

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER

Serving religious lone ‘b’not sherut’ and female lone soldiers alongside their male counterparts, the Michael Levin Base provides a vital support system.

Netanyahu defense challenges investigation approvals as judge presses Mandelblit

Testifying for a sixth day at Jerusalem District Court, Mandelblit said investigators should have sought his approval before tapping someone involved in Netanyahu’s personal and political affairs.

OCTOBER 25, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN