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Katz threatens to destroy all that remains of Gaza City if one Israeli is kidnapped by Hamas

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

In addition, Katz said that the IDF would not make any partial withdrawals from the 63% of Gaza the IDF currently controls until Hamas is fully disarmed.

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.

Poland charges neo-Nazi linked teen over alleged plans to attack school, mosque

BY REUTERS — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:22:28 GMT

Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) said that his arrest came after the previously announced detention of two 16-year-olds he had been in contact with online neo-Nazi circles on Telegram.

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.

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.

Germany 'no longer safe' for Jews, Merz says following defeat by Left Party in Berlin

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

"The fact that Jewish life in Germany is no longer safe is the most serious burden of recent years," Merz stated in a press conference.

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.

Iran FM Araghchi denounces 'free hand' given to Israel ahead of United Nations General Assembly

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:18:03 GMT

According to Araghchi, Iran's primary goal during UNGA is to "defend the legitimacy, rights and interests of the Iranian people."

Germany’s Die Linke, AfD win big in German state elections in setback for Merz’s CDU

BY STEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:31:22 GMT

Die Linke’s Berlin triumph has brought scrutiny of its ties to pro-Palestinian activists and disputes over antisemitism into negotiations over the capital’s next government.

Jerusalem Orchestra East & West youth division to perform at UN

BY HANNAH BROWN — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:07:03 GMT

The group is scheduled to present a repertoire intended to bridge cultures, including Zohar Argov’s “Yam Shel Dmaot” (“A Sea of Tears”), Abdel Wahab’s “Khayy Khay,” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

Student opens fire outside school in Turkey, eight pupils wounded, NTV reports

BY REUTERS — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:27:45 GMT

Images and video posted online showed a male figure walking on a street near the school with a rifle in his hands. He was then seen running back from the same street.

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.

Defense officials push to expand Israel's submarine fleet as Turkey continues naval buildup

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:11:19 GMT

The report follows a send-off ceremony in late August for the Israel's newest submarine, attended by Israel Navy Chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel and German Naval Chief V.-Adm. Jan Christian Kaack.

Israeli sentenced to 55 months in prison for spying for Iran, photographing Gallant's house

BY BATYA GILADI — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:05:18 GMT

The Israeli, Fares Abu al Hija, 32, of Kaukab Abu al Hija, is alleged to have conducted spying operations for Iran, including taking photographs of former defense minister Yoav Gallant's house.

Ofir Katz backs Ben-Gvir push to apply death penalty law for Neveh Tzuf terrorist

BY WALLA — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:38:05 GMT

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed interest in the issue and asked IDF officials whether the law could the applied in the current case.

'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.

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.

What does Russia’s election reveal about Putin’s grip on power, political opposition? - analysis

BY CORINNE BAUM — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:41:31 GMT

Preliminary results released on Monday indicated that United Russia won 355 of 450 seats in the state’s lower house of the legislature, or approximately 57.8% of the vote.

What will Israel bring to its most important alliance? - opinion

BY PINCHAS (PINI) COHEN AND AVNER GOLOV — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:18:37 GMT

Israel’s greatest test isn’t what it receives from Washington, it’s what it can bring. As America builds alliances around technology and innovation, Israel has a chance to prove its value

Israeli chess team penalized after Yom Kippur scheduling agreement falls apart

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:51:18 GMT

According to the Israel Chess Federation, the International Chess Federation agreed in writing that matches scheduled for Yom Kippur would be moved to accommodate the Israeli team.