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IDF maintaining high alert level despite potential US-Iran deal, but reducing mobilized reservists

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Mon, 25 May 2026 02:23:39 GMT

The head of Military Intelligence, Maj.-Gen Shlomi Binder, is leading intelligence-gathering efforts to build a clear picture of Iran’s efforts to rebuild its damaged military capabilities.

Israel’s Eurovision future at risk over KAN funding bill, EBU warns

BY TZUF TZIMERING AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 25 May 2026 02:22:36 GMT

EBU CEO Noel Curran warned that a bill changing KAN’s funding could harm Israel’s global standing and threaten its future participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Inside the IDF’s intelligence file on killing of Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:58:18 GMT

After the targeted killing of Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, Walla received an exclusive look into the military intelligence behind the operation.

Liberman: Any Iran deal ‘catastrophe,’ Netanyahu turning Israel into ‘banana republic’

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:24:01 GMT

He warned that any agreement with Iran “would leave all the ayatollahs in power,” making the remarks in a Saturday evening N12 interview.

Significant award inspired by tragedy: Herzog presents Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026

BY GREER FAY CASHMAN — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:01:45 GMT

The prize is awarded to individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing mutual respect and tolerance who work towards creating harmony in the societies in which they live.

West Bank, Gaza antiquities bill raises international law concerns, legal adviser warns Knesset

BY KESHET NEEV AND MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:38:55 GMT

The comments came as lawmakers prepared to advance the legislation on West Bank and Gaza antiquities toward final votes in the committee.

Beersheba revels in edging Beitar for league title; mission not done

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 24 May 2026 19:07:37 GMT

The reality was simple: if you want to be champions, you have to beat the champions, and Beitar managed only two points against Beersheba all year.

Herzog calls out 'brutalization' in Israeli society, Ben-Gvir says he is 'not fit to be president'

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:44:14 GMT

Among the examples of the ongoing and spreading violence, Herzog cited the increasing murder rate among Arab Israelis, as well as the violence caused by "a lawless mob in Judea and Samaria."

Trump agrees final Iran deal must dismantle nuclear danger, no nuclear weapons, Netanyahu says

BY JAMES GENN — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:10:44 GMT

This means that Iran's nuclear enrichment sites must be dismantled, and any enriched nuclear material removed from its territory, the prime minister said.

Netanyahu offered Likud campaign role to creator of Oct. 7 atrocities film

BY AVI SOLOMON AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 24 May 2026 16:53:15 GMT

Yuval Horowitz, who helped create the IDF’s October 7 atrocities film and led Netanyahu’s UN QR code campaign, was offered the Likud campaign role.

‘I wanted to do something revolutionary,’ first female Druze doctor in Israel tells the ‘Post’

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sun, 24 May 2026 14:49:03 GMT

Khir’s own daughters have followed in her footsteps, with one in the process of completing medical school and two pursuing degrees in engineering.

Reviving Tel Hai: Yair Belachovsky’s mission to preserve a defining legacy

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COOPERATION WITH TEL HAI TRUSTEES — Sun, 24 May 2026 14:43:58 GMT

"Through my activities with Israel Revival, I want to advance the idea that the story of Tel Hai, with its lessons of unity and serving the greater good, becomes the basis for the revival of Israel.”

High Court presses Levin to advance district court appointments by Tuesday

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 24 May 2026 14:31:38 GMT

Justices focus on Beersheba, Haifa courts as petitioners seek final order before election clock freezes Judicial Selection Committee.

High Court to hear petitions against Galatz closure as A-G warns of wider threat to free press

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 24 May 2026 14:18:48 GMT

The hearing will be held before Justices Dafna Barak-Erez, Alex Stein, and Yechiel Kasher, after a court ordered the government to brief why its decision to shutter the station shouldn't be canceled.

Trump tells Netanyahu no agreement with Iran without dismantling nuclear program, removing uranium

BY SHIR PERETS AND REUTERS — Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:23 GMT

Netanyahu stressed that Israel would preserve freedom of action against threats on all fronts, including Lebanon.

Jewish youths detained after forcing entry to Temple Mount for Shavuot sacrificial ritual

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Sun, 24 May 2026 12:23:03 GMT

Police further stated that soldiers pursued them, caught them, and quickly removed them from the Temple Mount before detaining them for questioning.

The civilian army: Anat Vidor and the quiet power of WIZO

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH WIZO — Sun, 24 May 2026 11:54:30 GMT

“Give power to civil society. Because otherwise we will teeter on the edge of totalitarianism. Not instead of the government. Alongside it.”

'His life's mission': Former Tel Aviv city engineer, architect Israel Goodovitch, dies at 92

BY ELI ASHKENAZI — Sun, 24 May 2026 10:36:09 GMT

Goodovitch was born in Haifa in 1934. He studied at Tichon Hadash, the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Architecture, and earned a master’s degree from the University of Tokyo.

Two former air force officers dead after light aircraft crashes into field in northern Israel

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM AND JAMES GENN — Sun, 24 May 2026 09:37:51 GMT

The crash occured near Moshav Tel Adashim, between Nazareth and Afula. The officers were named as Lt.-Col. (res.) Yuval Anbar and Lt.-Col. (ret.) Itai Talmi.

Israelis win gold, silver at iQFOiL European windsurfing championship

BY YANIV TOCHMAN — Sun, 24 May 2026 03:23:00 GMT

The championship website, in discrepancy with Hebrew media, stated that, while Steinberg won gold, Tibi came in third and took the bronze medal.

'Traitor,' 'Enemy of Israel': Dozens protest outside IDF chief's home after soldier punishment

BY ALON HACHMON AND ANNA BARSKY AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 24 May 2026 01:09:42 GMT

The protesters held signs reading “traitor, enemy of Israel,” played loud music, and waved Israeli flags. Dozens of activists took part in the protest.

IDF Staff Sgt. Noam Hamburger killed by explosive drone near Lebanon border

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:40:56 GMT

Staff Sgt. Noam Hamburger, a technology and maintenance soldier in the 401st Armored Brigade, was killed in the incident, the IDF said.

Couple found shot dead in car near central Israel, murder-suicide suspicion grows

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:00:26 GMT

Olga and Ruslan Prikhodko, a couple from Rishon Lezion in their 40s, were identified as the two people found dead Friday in a vehicle near Moshav Mishmar Ayalon in central Israel.

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive award at JPost NY Conference

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:26:54 GMT

Nefesh B’Nefesh will be presented with the JPost Award for its efforts to address four key areas: Aliyah and Integration, National Service, National Development, and Zionist Education.

Group of deaf Israeli civilians rescued from heart of Nablus in unusual West Bank incident

BY TOBIAS SIEGAL — Sat, 23 May 2026 16:57:05 GMT

The group entered the Palestinian city after reportedly being invited to a meal by a local Palestinian resident.

Netanyahu 'sidelined' by Trump, has little control over Iran decisions - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:48:35 GMT

Citing two unnamed Israeli defense officials, the NYT said that Israel is "almost entirely out of the loop" in talks between the United States and Iran.

WATCH: IDF kills terrorists across Gaza Strip in two separate incidents

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 23 May 2026 12:48:32 GMT

The announcement comes after the military announced on Friday three additional incidents involving IDF soldiers engaging Gaza terrorists.

Man wanted for questioning lights himself on fire as police arrive in Herzliya

BY HODAYA RAN — Sat, 23 May 2026 08:37:03 GMT

The suspect was evacuated to a hospital in serious condition, with police opening an inquiry into the circumstances of the incident.

Elbit signs deal with German submarine manufacturer TMKS to expand ties between Israel, Germany

BY UDI ETZION — Sat, 23 May 2026 03:01:11 GMT

The latest deal will focus on advancing technological capabilities while simultaneously strengthening the strategic ties between Germany and Israel, Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, said in a statement.

Talia Chaya Timsit, 11, dies of injuries after Tel Aviv bus accident

BY HODIA RAN — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:54:33 GMT

"I have 41 years of experience and still don’t understand how this accident happened," said Yaron Sheff, a United Hatzalah paramedic who responded to the scene.