In Israel’s scorching summer, school’s out and surf’s up, and fears of war are returning
For Israelis, the situation has yielded a state of suspended animation, akin to the eve of the war in February.
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Jerusalem highlights: July 24-30
US Embassy warns of potential flight cancellations due to security situation
Netanyahu to fly to Washington Monday at Trump's invitation
Murder or trespassing: crime must be prosecuted without excuse regardless of perpetrator - analysis
Israel must bring the Palestinian killer to justice while also prosecuting settlers who trespass, attack villages, or use violence against Palestinians.
Netanyahu orders West Bank crackdown after two Israelis killed in terror shooting amid clashes
PM, Defense Minister Katz announce increased troop deployments, new checkpoints, expanded counterterrorism measures • Terror shooting followed confrontation involving settlers, IDF, and Palestinians
'Mr. Security': Inside Amir Baram's mission to secure Israel's military future, defense ties
MILITARY AFFAIRS: As Israel's lead negotiator for a new US defense agreement, Baram is racing to replace decades of military aid with a long-term strategic partnership.
'I want to kill you': Man threatens, hits MK Moshe Tur-Paz's aide in Ramat Gan
In an initial video seen by The Jerusalem Post, the man appears to shout from several meters away, saying that he wants to "kill you," before a woman is heard responding, "You want to kill me?"
Grapevine, July 24, 2026: Is Jewish unity a myth?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Smotrich advances new Samaria settlement after attack near Derech Avraham Farm
Smotrich directed officials to speed up planning for the Shalem settlement and pursue demolition proceedings against alleged illegal Palestinian construction after a stabbing attack in Samaria.
After third attack in 24 hours, leaders call on IDF to respond to West Bank terror with 'iron fist'
"The incident is still ongoing. There are still people in danger. Terror will not break us," Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan said. "The response must be offensive."
Mother of St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul, fallen soldier whose remains were held by Hamas, passes away
Zehava will be buried in Poria Illit, located near the Kinneret in northern Israel, beside her husband Herzl and son, Oron.
Netanyahu's Likud falls to lowest position since June 2025 as Eisenkot reaches new heights - poll
A new Maariv poll shows Likud at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar reaches a record 23 seats and Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race.
IDF kills terrorist who fatally shot two Israelis, wounded three others in West Bank
A group of Israeli civilians had illegally crossed into Palestinian Authority-controlled territory while hiking in the area, leading to clashes with local Palestinians.
