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Suspected drunk driver wounds multiple pedestrians at Beersheba Lag Ba'Omer celebration

BY YANIR YAGNA — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:49:30 GMT

MDA reported that three individuals were evacuated to Soroka Hospital in light condition.

A century since Dreyfus's wrongful conviction, a family member is promoted in the IDF

BY MICHAEL STARR — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:46:08 GMT

With this promotion, Uriel has reached the same rank his forefather had achieved in his lifetime, over a century after he was wrongfully convicted of treason and used as an antisemitic scapegoat.

Police disperse hundreds of civilians from Mount Meron attempting to light fires for Lag Ba'omer

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:15:42 GMT

"We clarify that, given the security situation and the Home Front Command's instructions, staying in the mountain area without a permit constitutes a danger to the public," said the police.

Maccabi Tel Aviv pulls away from Hapoel Jerusalem for overtime win

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:03:37 GMT

Along with the win came some concerning news: Lonnie Walker dislocated his finger in overtime and will be out for 2-3 weeks.

The landscape of October 7: Should more be done to memorialize the massacre?

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:26 GMT

This question of how to present October 7 has haunted the country in many different ways. The commemoration is in our hands – and we should not let it slip away.

Israeli TV Academy Awards present their 2025 prizes, and honor the late Alon Aboutboul

BY HANNAH BROWN — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:54:58 GMT

For the first time in two years, the awards were held without special categories devoted to broadcasting during a crisis and wartime.

Kibbutz Nir Oz, devastated on October 7, trains emergency standby squads to secure community

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:33:56 GMT

Nir Oz has become a symbol of the tragedy of October 7. Today, the community is trying to recover and a key to recovery is making people feel safe and secure to return and live here.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel warns 'Post' about country's 'growing frustration' - interview

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:25:11 GMT

The aim is to open criminal proceedings against all possible parties involved; traders, exporters, and offshore entities that may have enabled breaches,” Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk said.

Senior IDF official: No change in home front rules despite Iran attack on UAE, Oman

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:21:14 GMT

"Our air defense systems and attack capabilities are prepared at a high level which is something which has not changed since the ceasefire decision," the IDF official said.

Noam Bettan rehearses Eurovision song, 'Michelle,' in Vienna, meets Boy George

BY HANNAH BROWN — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:09:59 GMT

Noam Bettan rehersed his song "Michelle," to be performed at the Eurovision semifinals, and showed off the new costumes for himself and the backup dancers.

First Druze party launches ahead of elections, aims for independent representation

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:09:21 GMT

The new party, Alliance of Brothers, aims to unite Druze citizens of Israel and empower them to influence the public agenda.

Gaza, Hamas, and the pre-Oct. 7 concept sources say Israel is still stuck in - analysis

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:51:55 GMT

Forces within Israel's defense establishment, for the first time since October 7, are questioning the basic foundations of current Israeli strategy versus Hamas.

WATCH: IDF destroys 30-meter-long Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:35:17 GMT

Dozens of explosive devices and anti-tank missiles were located in the tunnel, with several weapons storage facilities additionally located in the area around the tunnel.

High Court gives Levin until Thursday to say when he will convene Judicial Selection Committee

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:50:52 GMT

The decision, issued by Justices Ofer Grosskopf, Alex Stein, and Gila Canfy-Steinitz, followed a hearing on Levin’s continued refusal to fully convene the committee.

Choosing Ono is what ultimately led me where I wanted to be

BY AYELET GREENBERG — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:25:32 GMT

From academic opportunities to international practice, this is the journey that turned one student’s ambitions into reality.

Women’s rights activist Moran Katzenstein joins Democrats, Golan vows to advance gender equality

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:19:47 GMT

Party leader Yair Golan vowed that, after the upcoming elections, a government led by him would anchor gender equality in the country's Basic Laws.

Israeli-Turkish tensions continue to grow as Ankara prepares to launch new flotilla

BY AVI ASHKENAZI — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:49:18 GMT

Diplomatic officials are working behind the scenes to defuse tensions, and Israel is currently utilizing diplomatic channels with Turkey to try to prevent the flotilla from setting sail.

Israel not equipped to put out electric vehicle fires, Fire and Rescue Commissioner says

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:06:17 GMT

When lithium-ion batteries enter thermal runaway, the fire can only be contained, not stopped, explained Israeli Fire and Rescue Commissioner Rabbi Eyal Caspi.

Reichman University students represent Israel at Global Innovation finals in Paris

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH REICHMAN UNIVERSITY — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:47:30 GMT

The students noted that their primary goal was to demonstrate that "tech for good" can succeed without compromising the high standards and aesthetic of the luxury market.

Sharon Sharabi, brother of ex-hostage Eli Sharabi, joins Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:07:28 GMT

“Avigdor Liberman is a true right-wing leader, and the only one in the political system who was not part of the conception," Sharabi said upon joining the party.

Where the sea meets the holiday table: Carlton Tel Aviv offers a Shavuot to remember

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH CARLTON TEL AVIV — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:02:19 GMT

From rooftop ice baths to a boutique wine dinner at sunset, the five-star seafront hotel has crafted a full menu of Shavuot experiences for every kind of traveler

Netanyahu testimony canceled overnight after defense cites security schedule

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:01:20 GMT

The cancellation marked the latest interruption in Netanyahu’s testimony, which has repeatedly been affected by wartime developments and classified security-diplomatic constraints.

High Court freezes Second Authority council after state misses response deadline

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:47:02 GMT

The new extension requests, submitted on Sunday, “are not acceptable to me at all,” Justice Alex Stein wrote, adding that this was the case regardless of the petitioners’ positions.

US close to delivering Israeli 'Gideon' KC-46 refueling aircraft for future Iran attacks

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Mon, 04 May 2026 11:24:47 GMT

The first of the KC-46 aircraft undertook a maiden test flight within the US, and is expected to be delivered to the Jewish state in around a month.

Drone gun-running ring from Jordan to West Bank busted, five suspects indicted

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 04 May 2026 09:49:13 GMT

Shin Bet, IDF, and police uncover cross-border smuggling network using drones; dozens of weapons trafficked into Israel

IDF captures Palestinian man who murdered son, burned his body, infiltrated Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 04 May 2026 02:28:02 GMT

The man had taken his 12-year-old son to the Palestinian village of Beit Ur, near Ramallah, and stabbed him near an agricultural area of the town.

Woman receives Jewish divorce after three-year struggle following financial pressure on husband

BY TZVI JASPER — Mon, 04 May 2026 01:56:08 GMT

The couple had lived in Florida for over a decade, before separating in 2023. The husband refused to grant the woman, L., a get, demanding increasing financial compensation for it.

Prosecution prepared to hold plea bargain talks with Netanyahu defense, A-G’s Office says

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 04 May 2026 00:33:34 GMT

Herzog’s invitation was intended to begin preliminary contacts over the possibility of a plea bargain in Netanyahu’s criminal trial.

Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Ronny Deila reveals he is suspect in taxi driver sexual harassment case

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 03 May 2026 22:46:30 GMT

Deila allegedly made crass comments to the driver upon arriving at his destination after a night out drinking.

Beitar defeats Maccabi Tel Aviv in the capital

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 03 May 2026 21:52:56 GMT

Jerusalem maintains a slim one-point lead over Hapoel Beersheba in the title race, as Yellow-and-blue is fading.