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UN's Guterres condemns Oct. 7, Israel's actions in Gaza, calls for two-state solution

BY JAMES GENN AND IDAN KWELLER AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:20:35 GMT

"We cannot allow the two-state solution to disappear before our eyes," Guterres added.

Qatar attempting to distance itself from Hamas, looking to West, expert tells ‘Post’

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:05:59 GMT

Dr. Ariel Admoni maintained that he had not seen a drastic change in the West's attitude, which still seems willing to accept Qatar’s "peace-maker" image.

Turkey's Erdogan may push for FM Fidan to take over UN Sec.-Gen. role, causing concern in Israel

BY IDAN KWELLER — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:52:52 GMT

Sources familiar with the matter told the Post that the have considered nominating Turkey's foreign minister more than once. Turkish officials strongly deny any such plan.

Katz threatens to destroy rest of Gaza City, evacuate one million Gazans if hostage taken

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:57:19 GMT

Katz said he was responding to the increasing threat picture about potential aggressive actions by Iran, Turkey, and proxies like Hamas.

Netanyahu shames Mamdani for supporting Hamas, threatens to expose 'truth' ahead of UNGA visit

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:11:11 GMT

The comments follow a Monday CNN interview with Mamdani, where the mayor again called for Netanyahu’s arrest warrant, issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), to be honored.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil calls for God to 'hold Israel accountable' at Yom Kippur event

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:31:46 GMT

"It's tough to repent at a time where our tuition fees, our tax dollars, our votes are being used to kill, to maim, to displace Palestinians," he said.

Mamdani calls for Netanyahu's arrest ahead of NYC visit for United Nations General Assembly

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:09:14 GMT

Mamdani told CNN that he believes Netanyahu to be "a war criminal and an architect of a horrific genocide," and acknowledged that he lacks the authority to arrest him.

Saudis may seek help from Israel as current alliances prove insufficient against Houthis - analysis

BY ANNA BARSKY — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:24:34 GMT

As the campaign continues, Israeli officials assess that Israel's air defense and AI capabilities could also become part of Saudi Arabia's broader considerations.

Iranian children to be recruited for Islamic Republic’s ‘self-sacrifice’ campaign

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:20:43 GMT

The campaign’s spokesperson said it was centered on the cultural slogan, “We have one life, and we give it for Iran,” which he acknowledged had drawn international criticism.

British singer Boy George to perform in Tel Aviv for first time in almost 10 years

BY WALLA! CULTURE — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:12:37 GMT

The star has performed in Israel before, and last July he released "We Will Dance Again," a song inspired by the October 7 massacre and the Nova music festival.

Nazi imagery nothing new for crypto casino behind Orlando fight with swastika flags, Hitler salutes

BY JOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:52:53 GMT

As news outlets covered backlash to the Orlando fight night, Duel issued its own statement saying it was horrified “to learn that a group of viewers was displaying symbols of hate at our event.”

Gaza GenoLIE: The campaign fighting “a modern blood libel”

BY ELLIOT HELLER — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:07:25 GMT

A growing international coalition of more than 100 organizations says the accusation that Israel commits genocide in Gaza has become a weapon against Israel and Jews worldwide.

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.

Son of Neveh Tzuf terror victim recounts how father's warning saved his life

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:49:32 GMT

"We got into the car, Dad was sitting in the second row drying off, and I was in the front passenger seat. Suddenly, he shouted to me, 'Yoav, there’s a terrorist here,'" Chkroun told KAN News.

Court bars solitary confinement for Agam Tsarafi, rebukes IPS over prison video

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:13:24 GMT

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had defended the IPS after the footage emerged, alleging that Tsarafi disrupted order and mistreated prisoners and staff.

Netanyahu set for one of shortest US trips, to make UN speech with no meeting with Trump

BY ANNA BARSKY — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:41:34 GMT

The plan that initially guided preparations for the visit looked different only a few days ago. A meeting with Musk has been removed, and a meeting with Trump no longer appears on the schedule.

Police seize millions of shekels' worth of drugs in separate West Bank, Jerusalem area raids

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:28:33 GMT

The first raid took place in Area A, after Palestinian police officers caught a 48-year-old Israeli in Bethlehem who possessed a large amount of pills suspected to be drugs.

'No cure for stupidity': Israel's Football Association blasts Irish coach's calls to boycott match

BY AARON GLICK — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:34:07 GMT

The coach's comments followed an open letter asking the Ireland national football team to boycott its upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel.

Netanyahu set for short US visit as Mamdani calls for his arrest

BY JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:56:41 GMT

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Former Pussy Riot member says FSB recruited her to spy on Russian activists

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:29:08 GMT

Flores admitted to providing the Russian security service with personal information about her fellow artists and activists.

Syria and Iraq at the UNGA: Two key Arab states seek inroads at NY meeting - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:31:15 GMT

Both Iraq and Syria are at a crossroads. The meetings at the UN suggest they are seeking a new future for the region. If they can't bring home the investment they need, difficult times lie ahead.

Polymarket: Gap between Eisenkot's Yashar, Netanyahu's Likud widens in former IDF chief's favor

BY ELI LEON — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:49:18 GMT

Polymarket figures reflect the prices of prediction-market contracts, which change with trading activity and can therefore move quickly.