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Netanyahu says those who interfere with Ben-Gurion Airport operations 'should be fired'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:15:44 GMT

Netanyahu's comments come as a surprise workers' strike at Ben-Gurion concluded at 3:00 p.m. after disrupting the travel plans of approximately 100,000 passengers.

Sister of missing Haymanut Kasau accuses Shin Bet chief of refusing to act in search

BY DANIT BARBIBAY — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:31:47 GMT

"When there is a will, we saw that things can indeed be done," said Yeros in a sit-down with her father on Maariv's Education on the Agenda podcast.

Flights resume at Ben-Gurion Airport after staff strike grinds Israeli air travel to a halt

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:15:55 GMT

Transport Minister Regev vows leaders of 'illegal strike' will 'pay a heavy price' • Workers accuse airport management of 'torture' amid summer travel rush, US refuelers parked at Israel's main port

Israel denies approving ISF's entry into Gaza without 'complete disarmament of Hamas'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:46:35 GMT

The Prime Minister's Office said that there will be no reconstruction "of any kind" in the Gaza Strip without the complete disarmament of Hamas.

Chinese-made drones could expose Israeli soldiers' locations, IDF officials warn

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:24:45 GMT

The military still permits the widespread and unregulated use of Chinese technology, including drones used by troops at the IDF's frontline operational edge.

Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption as nations continue to rebuild diplomatic ties

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:15:36 GMT

With the election of the new right-wing president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia and Israel have restored ties that had been severed for two years under the previous administration.

Police charge three alleged hit squad members with murder, extortion in northern Israel

BY ELI ASHKENAZI — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:04:39 GMT

Police received reports of shots fired at close range in Bukata. Abu Shahin, who investigators said was the intended target, and Saada, who was a bystander, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Israel will not tolerate Turkey's 'dangerous adventures' in Syria, Katz warns Erdogan

BY SHIR PERETS — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:19:25 GMT

"Erdogan is dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures in Syria. Israel will not allow any actor to threaten its security," the defense minister wrote on X/Twitter.

Border Police arrest suspect, seize 162 kg. of stolen avocados in central Israel farming community

BY HODAYA RAN — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:11:39 GMT

After inspecting the vehicle, officers found a large quantity of avocados in the trunk that they suspected had been stolen. They also identified a suspect near the vehicle and detained him.

Syria FM claims Israel was told that Turkey was not building forces before airbase strikes - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:57:17 GMT

US President Donald Trump told Axios that he had been briefed on the Israeli strikes against Syria, but declined to specify whether the briefing had come before or after the strikes occurred.

Jerusalem's Green Line begins service Friday, expanding light rail network

BY UDI EZION AND EFRAT FORSHER — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:58:46 GMT

The new line is approximately 7 kilometers, or 4.3 miles, long and includes 13 stations, 12 of them new. During peak hours, trains are expected to run every eight minutes.

Trump told US Congress to provide $206 million for Gaza peacekeeping force, letters show

BY REUTERS — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:12:57 GMT

Trump set up a Board of Peace to oversee his ambitious plan to end Israel's war in Gaza and rebuild the shattered territory.

Dozens of complaints, zero prosecutions: Hind Rajab fails to prosecute IDF soldiers analysis

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:39:56 GMT

In some cases, like with the most recent petition in India on Tuesday, HRF targets soldiers while they are traveling.

Firefighters, planes bring fire in West Bank woods near evacuated settlement under control

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:46:33 GMT

Four firefighting aircraft were operating at the scene, with the preliminary reports saying that the fire was expanding fast and fears of it reaching the homes of the settlement.

WATCH: Netanyahu says that IDF 'made sure' Syria 'understood' that Turkey unwelcome in region

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:06:51 GMT

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warned that Israel would act to prevent the emergence of a significant military threat from Turkey along Israel's borders.

Israel struck Syria to prevent Turkey from establishing in the country, fmr. IDF Navy chief says

BY 103FM — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:13:25 GMT

V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer Marom said Israel would not allow Turkey to establish control in Syria, while warning that mounting US pressure could force Iran to choose between negotiations and escalation.

Benson to be released or frozen: Maccabi Haifa will sign another foreign player

BY SHLOMO WEISS — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Following Manuel Benson's severe injury, Maccabi Haifa considers releasing or freezing him to sign Ghanaian Kwasi Sibo or a new winger.

Thailand issues arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in sweeping Koh Samui business crackdown

BY YOAV ETIEL — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:24:32 GMT

Among the Israelis arrested was prominent real estate developer Gal Bieber, 45, who was detained on Saturday by officers from the Bo Phut Police Station.

Barrot condemns Kusra violence, warns France could impose more sanctions on settlement

BY REUTERS — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:38:20 GMT

This comes after France announced in May that it was banning Ben-Gvir from French territory.

IDF targets Hamas commanders in Gaza, Palestinian sources say nine killed in strikes

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:32:08 GMT

The IDF said that it targeted two Hamas commanders in separate strikes against the Nuseirat and Tuffah areas in Gaza, with one of them having participated in the October 7th Massacre.

Author Shulamit Lapid wins ACUM lifetime achievement award

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:17:36 GMT

The winners will be officially honored at the 70th ACUM Awards Ceremony on Monday, October 19, at the Creative House at Tel Aviv Port.

Golani soldiers complain of long walks, missed meals at Filon base due to harsh conditions

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:58:28 GMT

Soldiers from the Golani Brigade’s 51st Battalion said they have a steep walk between their sleeping quarters and dining hall, often in temperatures around 40°C.

Knesset Speaker Ohana says he's 'glad, proud' Likud defied High Court on repeating comptroller vote

BY SHIR PERETS — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:40:28 GMT

When inquired by KAN, Ohana's office responded: "It is unclear to us what is new about the Knesset speaker's consistent position that the Knesset will not meekly accept being trampled."

IDF Gaza Division seals two Hamas tunnels spanning two kilometers along Yellow Line

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:37:08 GMT

Drone footage released by the IDF Spokesperson's Unit shows the tunnels running underground at length, packed with sandbags.

'An important step': Malta recognizes all Israeli travel documents, not just passports

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:17:34 GMT

"This important step will enable all Israelis who wish to travel to beautiful Malta to do so," said Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

Israel publishes internal war crimes probe, in first since October 7 Massacre

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:12 GMT

The IDF examined five major cases, including the Islamic Red Crescent and the death of Hind Rajab, resulting in two criminal probes, two disciplinary probes, and the closure of one file.

First 1,400 housing units to be marketed in controversial E1 area of West Bank

BY DAVID BRINN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:07:13 GMT

The E1 plan has drawn criticism over concerns that construction could disrupt Palestinian territorial continuity and make statehood more difficult.

Bennett: Israel must remove Qatari, Turkish influence from Gaza, replace with Egypt

BY JAMES GENN — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:01:13 GMT

"Artificial intelligence is the next arms race of superpowers, and despite the current government's lag in the last four years, we will not let Israel fall behind," Bennett also said.

A-G proposes delaying Oct. 7 inquiry decision as government 'hasn't established one anyway'

BY SHIR PERETS AND MAARIV — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:34:09 GMT

Baharav-Miara said the election period would get in the way of a decision and noted that the current government had not established one anyway.

Prominent Israeli businessman, philanthropist Dr. Shmuel Harlap dies at 82

BY UDI ETZION — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:33:51 GMT

Harlap was one of the most prominent and influential business figures in Israel as chairman of Colmobil, an importer of Mercedes, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Jaecoo, Omoda, and ORA.