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Bennett, Eisenkot draw the battle lines in race to lead Israel’s next coalition - analysis

BY ANNA BARSKY — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:33:27 GMT

Bennett is offering soft-right voters an alternative to Netanyahu, while Eisenkot is seeking to hold the political center while persuading right-wing voters that he is not dependent on the Left.

RSF officials accused of atrocities met with Israeli officials during Sudan civil war - report

BY ELI LEON — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:51:34 GMT

Africa Intelligence reported that members of RSF met with officials from the Africa Division of Israel's Foreign Ministry and with Israeli intelligence personnel.

Military police enter Bnei Brak as riot begins near study hall

BY AVI ASHKENAZI — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:40:50 GMT

According to initial reports, an unspecified commotion is developing in the area.

Hundreds of haredim arrive at Tel Hashomer to enlist in IDF as anti-draft protesters gather

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:27:06 GMT

“The young men who walked through those gates this morning show you can be fully committed to Torah study and still defend this country on the front line," said Lt.-Col. (res) Yossi Levi.

Castelion raises $1 billion to accelerate US hypersonic weapons production

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:51:47 GMT

The raise demonstrates that Washington is accelerating investment in industrial capacity for high‑speed precision weapons amid intensifying global tensions.

'Our hostages did not have shampoo': Ben-Gvir taunts prisoners complaining about harsh conditions

BY EFRAT FORSHER AND YOAV ETIEL — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:50:15 GMT

A statement from Ben-Gvir’s office claimed that the prisoners were female Islamic Jihad terrorists.

Extremist Israeli settlers attack NBC News team interviewing Palestinian in West Bank

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:42 GMT

According to NBC, three members of its team had been interviewing 51-year-old Aida Ahmed Abdullah, who claimed that she and her family had been driven out of their home by settlers.

Syria’s credit card comeback, Damascus International Fair mark return to global economy

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:32:28 GMT

Syria can now process credit card payments again, symbolizing Syria's re-entry into the international system after years of isolation.

Gaza's catch-22: Trump's peace plan caught between Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:09:38 GMT

With Israeli elections making it impossible for officials to offer a solution on Gaza, the US will need to act in order to change the situation and take Hamas out.

Turkish, Saudi, Pakistani officials to meet for first Mecca defense pact summit, source says

BY REUTERS — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:29:27 GMT

The meeting between officials would happen on Monday, according to a source from the Turkish foreign ministry, with the allies concerned over a possible escalation of the Iran war.

Christian Lawmakers ask President Trump to grant Jewish Canadians refuge from antisemitism

BY THE MEDIA LINE STAFF — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:35:14 GMT

A letter from Christian lawmakers in America said more than 2,000 Jewish Canadians have expressed interest in moving because of safety concerns.

Ari Steinberg: Investing in Israel’s educators is investing in Israel’s future

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COOPERATION WITH ASHMORET — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:35:23 GMT

Ashmoret CEO explains how the company harnesses its purchasing power and expanding range of services to improve educators’ lives and strengthen the country’s education system

IDF's Zamir meets top US comm. to promote cooperation on Lebanon, Hezbollah strategy - exclusive

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:55:43 GMT

The return of the American coordinator signals progress in attempts to deploy the Lebanese Army and expel Hezbollah from some areas in southern Lebanon.

Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence

BY RAMI SHANI — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:05:30 GMT

A rally is planned in the city for Thursday amid escalating tensions, arrests, and accusations of selective police enforcement.

US won't accept 'pragmatic' Iran leadership without real change, Huckabee tells 'Post' - interview

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:37:56 GMT

“President Trump’s been incredibly clear that he’ll stay with his commitment that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” Huckabee said. “They’re not going to be able to be a continued threat."

Azerbaijan chief rabbi asks Knesset to reconsider recognition of Armenian Genocide - exclusive

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:16:35 GMT

Rabbi Shneur Segal, Chief Rabbi of the Ashkenazi Jewish Community of Azerbaijan, sent the letter to Ofir Katz, Chairman of the Likud Faction, on Monday following the Israeli government's vote.

Conscience or convenience: What's behind Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide? -opinion

BY DR. ELINA BARDACH-YALOV — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:44:01 GMT

The moral question, however, never changed. If recognizing the Armenian tragedy is a moral imperative today, why was it not one in 2006, or in 1996?

Greece to sign $3.6b. Israeli air defense deal, creating 'Achilles Shield' against Turkey and Iran

BY UDI ETZION — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:05:58 GMT

The agreement, which has been under discussion for three years, will provide Athens with a multilayered air defense system against potential threats from Turkey and Iran.

Seven arrested in Jerusalem on suspicion of spitting at Armenian church, vandalizing Muslim graves

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:48:23 GMT

Over the course of the weekend, the police stated, four people were arrested on suspicion that they had spat at the Armenian Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem's Old City.

Two Israeli teens charged with spying, carrying out tasks for Iran

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:47:12 GMT

The two minors, 14 and 16 years old, had been recruited through Telegram in June, the police stated.

Israel raids homes of terrorists’ families, seizes hundreds of thousands in PA funds

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:24:25 GMT

Police raided several homes, including that of Muhammad Abd al-Rahman Abad, who was involved in an attempted suicide attack in Jerusalem in 2002.

Shin Bet confirms significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu prompted evacuation from US

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND AMIR BOHBOT — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:07:55 GMT

Shin Bet confirmed a significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu, prompting his urgent evacuation from Florida back to Israel.

At least one killed after shots fired at Swiss nightclub as police keep searching for attackers

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:46:04 GMT

According to local media, police have been in pursuit of the attackers and followed them to a local gymnasium, while there is no official number of victims confirmed.

Israelis can flee Israel, but they cannot escape their Jewish destiny - opinion

BY STEWART WEISS — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:01:20 GMT

The disappearance of Mali and Liel Yahalomi prompts a broader reflection on why Israelis dream of escaping abroad and why the pull of home may ultimately bring them back.

Israel must bring Diaspora Jews home before assimilation takes them - opinion

BY COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:58:18 GMT

Israel must embrace every Jew, including the unaffiliated and intermarried, to help ensure the future of world Jewry.

Ofer Winter is offering Israel a fresh political slate - but not a new leader - editorial

BY JPOST EDITORIAL — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:40:03 GMT

Winter had declared that his party would only recommend Netanyahu as prime minister after the election, but must now explain how that position aligns with the party's platform of political renewal.