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Zini clashes with Shin Bet officials over need to expand tools used in elections interference case

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:07:00 GMT

Shin Bet chief David Zini wants to expand the foreign election interference probe, but three senior officials oppose using additional methods, KAN reports.

FAA: Plane crashes in Palm Beach, Florida after rapid dive, killing nine passengers

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:57:00 GMT

The plane descended 27,000 feet in under a minutes before tracking data cut off, CNN reported.

Police disperse protesters after demonstration turns violent in Jerusalem

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:47:11 GMT

The clashes with police broke out on Haim Bar-Lev Boulevard in Jerusalem, where protesters blocked traffic and confronted officers who had been called to the scene.

Police disperse protesters after demonstration turns violent in Jerusalem

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:47:11 GMT

The clashes with police broke out on Haim Bar-Lev Boulevard in Jerusalem, where protesters blocked traffic and confronted officers who had been called to the scene.

Two oil tankers explode after hitting mine in Hormuz Strait, IRGC spokesperson says

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:42:47 GMT

"One of the vessels is a supertanker; it is currently engulfed in flames following a powerful explosion," the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy spokesperson said.

Bennett to recommend Eisenkot as prime minister, B'Yachad party says ahead of meeting with Herzog

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:08:45 GMT

According to a statement released by the party, Bennett has told Eisenkot that the party supports him receiving the mandate to form the next government.

IDF avoiding killing certain Hamas officials in Gaza over fear of civil order collapse

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:51:29 GMT

Military sources confirmed to Walla that the decision not to target Hamas municipal officials stems from a concern that killing them could lead to the collapse of governing institutions in Gaza.

Pro-Israel Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan US Senate race

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:14:58 GMT

The surprise move two days before Election Day further exacerbated the growing fracture between Zionist Jewish communities and the Democratic Party.

Israel ready to strike Iran with US, but specific joint goals remain unclear - sources

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:35:13 GMT

Trump and his non-military advisors were also worried about the impact of an additional round with Iran, which is unpopular in the US, on the Republican Party's chances in the midterm elections.

Former IDF chief Halevi says Oct. 7 was 'preventable,' but was not 'betrayal from within'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:18:46 GMT

Former IDF chief of staff Halevi further stated that Israel should complete an investigation into the security failures surrounding the October 7 massacre as part of the national healing process.

Why Israel must prepare for an independent, open-ended war against Iran and its proxies - opinion

BY JONATHAN POLLARD — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

If the US executes its plan to hammer Iran and immediately pull back its forces, Israel’s operational objective must shift from mere participation to an independent, sustained campaign of containment

Tel Aviv University Honors US Envoy Steve Witkoff and Hostage Advocate Einav Zangauker at Ceremony

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:49:55 GMT

Tel Aviv University awarded Steve Witkoff the George S. Wise Medal and gave hostage mother Einav Zangauker an honorary doctorate, alongside leading figures in science, culture and education.

No. 1: Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump: Remembering who brought the hostages home

BY ZVIKA KLEIN — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:47 GMT

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump helped achieve what few in Jerusalem thought possible, bringing every Israeli hostage home and reshaping the Middle East.

No. 3: Gadi Eisenkot: Israel’s next prime minister?

BY KESHET NEEV AND TAL SPUNGIN — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:27 GMT

The former IDF chief has emerged as the leading opposition challenger to Netanyahu, offering voters a path to a post-Netanyahu Israel.

No. 4: Naftali Bennett: The former PM seeking a comeback to ‘repair Israel’

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:17 GMT

Since returning to politics, Bennett has shifted from his previous campaigns, taking a more liberal position while maintaining a strong right-wing stance on security.

No. 5: Ronald Lauder: Standing at the forefront of the fight against antisemitism

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:04 GMT

Lauder has never confined himself to quiet philanthropy - he continues to use his position to demand accountability from political leaders.

No. 2: Benjamin Netanyahu: Shaping Israel’s politics and global image for a generation

BY HERB KEINON — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:37 GMT

Netanyahu has become more than Israel’s prime minister for many. Abroad, for instance, he has become Israel’s symbol and the lightning rod for much of the hatred directed against the Jewish state.

By excluding Arab citizens, Netanyahu's rivals may hand him another term - opinion

BY TOVA HERZL — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:53:35 GMT

It is bad enough to discover that Jews can be every bit as racist as anyone else. But where is common sense? Where is political logic?

Joint List MK investigated on suspicion of receiving Qatari funding during Israel's 2026 elections

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:46:37 GMT

At this stage, investigators noted that they have no evidence of what the money was actually used for. It is also unclear what piece of evidence suggests the funds originated from Qatar.

Shin Bet accused of coercing Gaza targets into deadly strikes to spare families - report

BY MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:30:17 GMT

The outlet reportedly interviewed several Gazans whom it describes as "Palestinian faction activists," as well as their families, and they all had similar experiences.

Former Mossad agent assisted Flavio Bolsonaro's escape from Brazil via Argentina - report

BY ELI LEON — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:03:30 GMT

The escape followed Bolsonaro's defeat to incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the second round of elections on October 25.

Third man sent to prison after stealing sound systems from murdered Nova festival victim

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:43:34 GMT

The stolen systems belonged to a company co-owned by Matan Lior and his business partner, Amitai Rahum. Lior was murdered at the festival after helping evacuate festival-goers under fire.

Investors turn to 'Big Short' strategies as AI stocks tumble, fears of a market crash rise - report

BY RICHARD OFFENBACHER — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:38:11 GMT

As AI stocks tumble and borrowing costs rise, investors turn to put options and credit-default swaps to protect gains and limit potential losses.

Iraq opens first Jewish museum as country's ancient community nears extinction

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:30:28 GMT

Iraq’s Jewish community, which dates back 2,500 years and once made up nearly a quarter of Baghdad’s population, now has its own museum in the city it largely left behind.

'Some optimism' in US-Iran negotiations despite major disagreements, sources tell 'Post'

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:27:11 GMT

US-Iran negotiations show some progress through Qatari mediation, but major disagreements over Tehran's nuclear program threaten a potential deal.

From Milwaukee to Israel: A lifetime of Brewers fandom peaks with World Series title

BY MICHAEL EGLASH — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:02:35 GMT

A Milwaukee native who moved to Israel in 1993 watched the Brewers win their first World Series alongside his 86-year-old mother, who saw the Braves win it all in 1957.