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Kushner, Witkoff, CENTCOM head to meet with Netanyahu, senior officials on Saturday - report
Netanyahu met Republican US Senator Ernst at Jerusalem Office, PMO says
'We are doing everything to bring Ran back': Zamir meets parents of Ran Gvili at IDF's Kirya HQ
Zamir stopped his vehicle and stepped out to talk with the parents of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, assuring them that the army is "doing everything possible to bring Ran back."
After October 7, IDF commanders visit Poland for Holocaust lessons and battlefield reflections
The Jerusalem Post interviewed Col. Yoni Dahan and Col. Nati Keren, who have been serving during the war, about the importance of a trip to Poland.
'I don’t care about optics': Inside United Hatzalah’s Jerusalem daycare disaster response
United Hatzalah responders treated children, managed a possible toxic threat, and supported parents during a crisis at a Jerusalem daycare.
With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.
West Bank training center at risk of shutdown by Israel authorities, UNRWA says
The Kalandia Training Centre, which teaches 350 young male students from across the West Bank skills such as plumbing and vehicle maintenance, could be shut.
Grapevine, January 22, 2026: Who’s the real president?
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Online gambler who predicted Israel military action may be security insider
An anonymous user on the Polymarket gambling site, which allows users to gamble on future global events, accurately predicted four events surrounding Israeli action during Operation Rising Lion.
IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona
In the joint Hebron operation, the IDF searched approximately 350 structures and apprehended 14 individuals wanted for terrorism related activity.
Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll
The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.
IDF to trim reserve duty, could expand mandatory service as soldier shortage deepens
The new plan aims to reduce the number of reserve days for combat soldiers, limiting them to fewer than 60 days per year.
