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IDF arrests 12, disperses Hebron clashes following reported assault, theft

An Israeli civilian and three Palestinians were wounded and evacuated for medical treatment, the military said.

IDF troops operate in the Hebron, in the West Bank to destroy the home of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kiryat Arba resident Aharon Cohen. January 15, 2026.

'False and ungrateful': Biden envoy Hochstein slams Netanyahu’s claim US embargo killed IDF troops

Amos Hochstein, Managing Partner, TWG Global speaks onstage during the Semafor World Economy Summit Fall Edition at Gallup HQ on October 16, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Gov’t boycott of Haaretz: A-G backs petitions, urges High Court to make order absolute

Border Police neutralize suspect in possible terror stabbing near Jerusalem

The site of a reported car ramming in Kfar Yona, Magen David Adom and police forces arriving at the scene, July 24, 2025.

Was gov’t’s decision to shutter Army Radio legitimate? HCJ hearing opens

The government decided in December to close the 75-year-old military broadcaster, following a committee’s recommendation and months of pressure from Defense Minister Israel Katz.

JANUARY 28, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN

The hearing in the Supreme Court in Jerusalem to examine the legality of the government’s decision to shutter Army Radio on Wednesday January 28, 2026.

Ran Gvili's funeral procession in pictures: Last hostage heads to final rest as crowds line streets

The day that St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili received his proper funeral in Israel, more than two years after the October 7 massacre.

JANUARY 28, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli Police and IDF solodiers in line to pay their respects as the funeral procession of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, the last hostage from Gaza, makes its way to Gvili's Negev hometown of Meitar on Jan. 28, 2026.

WATCH: Final hostage Ran Gvili arrives in Negev hometown of Meitar for burial

Crowds are already lining the route from central Israel to the Gvili’s hometown of Meitar in the Negev.

JANUARY 28, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, PESACH BENSON/TPS, YANIR YAGNA

Israel Police provide an escort for the coffin of final Gaza hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili as he is conveyed for burial in his hometown of Meitar. January 28, 2026.

Baby dies at unlicensed Bnei Brak daycare, worker detained by police for further questioning

Israel Police launched an investigation at the location and collected evidence, while the daycare worker who was in charge of the baby was arrested for questioning.

JANUARY 28, 2026ByALON HOCHMON/MAARIV

Police officer establishing the administrative closure order of a daycare where a six-month old baby died.

Herzog announces visit to Australia, will meet Australian Jews, political leaders during trip

President Isaac Herzog will be traveling to Australia from February 8 to February 12, where he will meet with Jewish leaders, victims of the Bondi Beach massacre, and Australian politicians.

JANUARY 28, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends Israel Hayom conference in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025.

Israel plans large camp for Palestinians in southern Gaza, retired general says

He does not speak on behalf of the IDF, which declined to comment. The Prime Minister's Office did not immediately provide comment on any plans to build a camp in Rafah.

JANUARY 27, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

‘Hamnet’ is Oscar-bait about Shakespeare's free-spirited wife - review

Hamnet, which just opened in theaters around Israel, is a movie about William Shakespeare’s family that really wants to be about something else.

JANUARY 27, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

BRITAIN'S QUEEN Camilla (R) attends a special screening of 'Hamnet', the film adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel, in central London on January 27, 2026.

Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft

By law, if the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.

JANUARY 27, 2026ByKESHET NEEV