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Israel's Olympics judo bronze medalist auctioning equipment to fund ZAKA PTSD treatments

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:17:55 GMT

The auction has a minimum bid of $50,000, and Paltchik announced he would personally call the winner to thank them.

Danielle Yablonka crowned Miss Israel 2026 amid claims of rigged event

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:03:35 GMT

The crowning ceremony took place at the FIU Jewish Museum of Florida and was attended by the president of the Miss Israel Organization, Joseph Shine, and Miss Universe Israel 2024 Ofir Korsia.

IDF Paratroopers Brigade conducts heavy equipment drill with transport aircraft into combat zone

BY AVI ASHKENAZI — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:09:18 GMT

Since the beginning of the war two and a half years ago, the Paratroopers Brigade had not practiced landing a paratrooper force with its heavy equipment in a combat zone using transport aircraft.

Jerusalem cafe will remain open on Shabbat despite ultra-Orthodox protest, owner says

BY EFRAT FORSHER — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:39:27 GMT

The Jerusalem Post magazine had highlighted Cafe Basimta last week as a new specialty caffeine spot which could serve as a "home away from home" for those seeking a quiet area in Jerusalem.

HRF claims Ben-Gvir canceled UN police summit visit over legal complaints

BY YOAV ETIEL — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:01:54 GMT

Ben-Gvir’s office has not confirmed that legal pressure caused the reported cancellation.

Teenager killed in Haifa marks 150th person murdered by violence in Arab sector in 2026

BY YOAV ETIEL — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:18:35 GMT

In the same incident, Jonathan Khouri, an 18-year-old Arab Christian resident of the city’s Hadar neighborhood, was killed, while a third young man was hospitalized and remains in serious condition.

Elbit plans to hire 2,000 new employees, ending 2026 with 4,000 new hires, CEO Machlis says

BY UDI ETZION — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:49:46 GMT

Machlis explained that this comes as countries shift their war strategy, mainly because the "length of conflicts and the scale of the use of munitions require a different industrial readiness.

Likud's Yuli Edelstein leaves party after two decades, reportedly will start new right-wing party

BY AVI SOLOMON — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:24:30 GMT

Afterward, he is expected to launch a new political party, apparently alongside figures such as Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked.

'Massive surrender to Iran': Former Israeli ambassador to US Danny Ayalon admonishes US-Iran MoU

BY 103FM — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:49:17 GMT

"What is happening today is massive surrender by the US to Iran; the Iranians are setting the tone, the US is releasing funds to Iran," he said.

Designs on Jerusalem: Hansen House hosts event devoted to everyday aesthetics around us

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:43:53 GMT

The week, which takes place July 9-16 at its perennial berth of Hansen House, feeds off major sporting events taking place around the globe and even here, this summer.

‘Feelings in Between’: Autistic artists challenge stereotypes in new Jerusalem exhibition

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:42:59 GMT

The Feelings In Between exhibition opens on July 8 at the Jerusalem Theatre and will run until August 30.

Grapevine: How long is temporary?

BY GREER FAY CASHMAN — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:49:56 GMT

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

IDF working to strengthen ISF as it prepares for possibility of renewed Gaza operations - analysis

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:20:14 GMT

According to sources in the Southern Command, in the past 24 hours, dozens of vehicles, some of which are bulletproof, were transferred to Gaza and handed over to American forces from the ISF.

Lebanon deal focused on dismantling Hezbollah, not Israeli withdrawal, ambassador Leiter says

BY IDAN KWELLER — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:21:34 GMT

The ambassador also rejected a report that he had raised his voice at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a conversation about the Lebanon agreement.

Two suspects indicted for running human trafficking network in Haifa, Kiryat Shmona

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:09:16 GMT

The indictment came at the culmination of a year-long undercover investigation that began in July of 2025, after suspicion arose regarding the suspects using social media to recruit victims.

Netanyahu, Trump spoke on Friday, agree to meet 'soon' in the US

BY IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:02:47 GMT

Netanyahu and Trump last met on February 11, 2026. Later that month, the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran.

Jerusalem highlights: July 3-9

BY HAGAY HACOHEN — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:11:04 GMT

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Former hostages return to Entebbe, confronting memory, trauma and history

BY DEBORAH DAHAN/JTA — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:42:47 GMT

“To be abducted in Athens on an Air France plane makes sense,” Gonen said. “But to be abducted at home, in the State of Israel, it was too much.”

WATCH: Haredi IDF soldiers graduate Hashmonaim Brigade's first officer training course

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:24:39 GMT

The course maintained full IDF standards, including all the instruction given to cadets at the IDF's Officer's School (Bahad 1), and allowed the graduates to maintain their haredi lifestyle.

Israel Police arrest two following attack on Tel Aviv deputy mayor, activist group

BY MAYA ZANGER-NADIS — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:02:48 GMT

According to police, a number of people gathered around the activists, who had set up a stand, and physically and verbally attacked them.

'Mazal tov America!': Herzog shares congratulatory message with US amb. Huckabee ahead of July 4

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:45:50 GMT

In his letter to Trump, Herzog thanked the American president for his "steadfast commitment to Israel's security. May you continue to lead the Middle East and the world toward peace and security."

Ben-Gurion Airport police arrest Israeli TV celebrity for driving with an invalid license

BY HODAYA RAN AND ALON HACHMON — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:43:25 GMT

The star has participated in, among other shows, Channel 13's reality documentary Goalstar, which involves celebrities playing soccer.

IDF destroys tunnels, kills terrorists, arrests over 60 terror suspects in North, South, West Bank

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:26:47 GMT

At the same time, the IDF continues to operate against smuggling attempts through Israel’s eastern and western borders.

Grapevine, July 3, 2026: Presidential terms

BY GREER FAY CASHMAN — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:38:10 GMT

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

IDF chief awards US Air Defense battery captain, commanders with Certificate of Appreciation

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:41:01 GMT

It noted that over the past few years, the IDF and US army have "demonstrated a level of partnership, professionalism, and innovation unmatched in modern warfare."

IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas terror leader who held four hostages in Gaza, incl. Cpt. Daniel Perez

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:11:59 GMT

Muhammad Naim Jandia had been the head of military security for Hamas's Shajaiyah Battalion and had taken part in the kidnapping of Captain Daniel Perez during the massacre.

Israeli pop star Sasson Shaulov lightly wounded in car accident, MDA confirms

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:47:40 GMT

Shaulov and his passengers did not need to be taken to the hospital, Magen David Adom stated.

IDF, Shin Bet arrest eight Palestinians suspected of assaulting Israelis in West Bank village

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:21:55 GMT

Separately, Israel Police on Thursday arrested a resident of the West Bank town of Tarqumiyah suspected of being involved in the criminally motivated kidnapping of an IDF soldier.

Israel Police arrest IDF reservist under suspicion of illegal weapon possession, arms trafficking

BY YANIR YAGNA — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:58:09 GMT

A special investigative team was established in recent weeks after intelligence raised suspicions that an active reservist was involved in weapons trafficking.

Netanyahu, Likud could win more seats apart than together, but would weaken coalition - poll

BY MOSHE COHEN — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:38:57 GMT

Meanwhile, the poll found that the Bennett-Lapid Together Party stopped its slide, stabilizing at 20 seats, and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! Party fell one seat, also to 20.