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Gal Hirsch faces backlash over Independence Day torch-lighting amid tax fraud trial

BY GILAD MORAG — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:17:11 GMT

The prosecution filed charges against Hirsch and three other individuals in October 2021 for tax offenses in the "Defensive Shield" case.

IDF soldier severely injured in operational accident in Gaza

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:13:46 GMT

The soldier was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family has been notified of the incident.

WATCH: Netanyahu says that Israel's campaign in Iran is 'not over yet'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:18:16 GMT

“The Iranian regime is begging for a ceasefire; there are internal conflicts among the leadership there," he said.

Iran installing roadblocks in front of buried nuclear facility entrances - report

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:15:26 GMT

The Institute for Science and International Security analyzed high-resolution satellite imagery captured over the entrances to Iran's underground Isfahan nuclear facility.

Northern Israel hit with barrage of Hezbollah rockets, drones, one building damaged

BY CORINNE BAUM — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:12:44 GMT

Magen David Adom teams responded to reports of minor damage to a building in Shlomi after five drones entered Israeli airspace.

Tel Aviv kindergarten director and husband arrested for sexual offenses against children

BY SHOSHANA BAKER — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:31:31 GMT

Israeli police have arrested a Tel Aviv couple on suspicion of child sexual abuse at their unlicensed kindergarten, following multiple complaints from concerned parents.

Grapevine: Bevy of buses

BY GREER FAY CASHMAN — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:33:49 GMT

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Beersheba Family Court approves Iris Haim to use sperm of slain hostage son to have child

BY YANIR YAGNA AND URI SELA — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:16:35 GMT

Iris Haim submitted the request several months ago - and argued that her son, Yotam Haim “saw bringing children into the world as the fulfillment of a significant personal dream."

Several airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:55:51 GMT

Greek carrier Blue Bird, set to resume flights on Sunday, will be the first foreign carrier to return to Israel since the skies largely closed following the start of Operation Roaring Lion.

Former Gaza hostage Rom Braslavski faces online attacks after criticizing Gal Hirsch

BY MIKI LEVIN — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:16:06 GMT

Former hostage Rom Braslavski wrote on social media that the choice to have Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony is “a slap in the face” to hostage families.

Rahat resident indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza Strip, aiding enemy during wartime

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:25:23 GMT

The indictment, which was filed by attorneys at the Southern District Attorney's Office, indicated that 34-year-old Nasser Mustafa smuggled products in coordination with an IDF reserve officer.

Streaming services unveil Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 programming

BY HANNAH BROWN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:43:21 GMT

A highlight of this programming will be a new HOT edition of Zikaron BaSalon (Hebrew for “Remembrance in the Living Room”), an intimate project in which Holocaust survivors recount their stories.

‘Harry Potter’ returns in HBO series, and other comforting television options

BY HANNAH BROWN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:43:01 GMT

TV Time: While some will be interested in the details of how the show was made, many more will tune in to get an idea of whether it is worth watching the series.

Jerusalem highlights: April 10 – April 16

BY HAGAY HACOHEN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:32:40 GMT

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

WATCH: Rocket hits parking lot in Safed as Hezbollah keeps firing at northern Israel

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN AND BATIA GILADI — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:58:24 GMT

The IDF confirmed that the incident in Safed was due to a direct hit and not due to shrapnel, as it was originally believed. More than 30 rockets were fired on Friday against northern Israel.

Israel expels Spain from US's CMCC in Kiryat Gat over 'obsessive anti-Israel bias'

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:26:45 GMT

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar noted that the move was carried out in coordination with the United States.

Not total victory, but a new reality: How Israel reshaped its war with Iran

BY HERB KEINON — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:12:24 GMT

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Israel did not achieve all its war aims against Iran, but it emerged more secure, with its fiercest enemy badly weakened and the regional balance shifting in its favor.

Smotrich: 'Establishing settlements destroys idea of Palestinian state in our heartland'

BY JAMES GENN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:10:34 GMT

Smotrich's comments came at a ceremony celebrating the establishment of a new settlement, called Maoz Tzur, in the Binyamin region of the West Bank.

Jerusalem-born producer teams with Scorsese on TV series 'The Saints'

BY HANNAH BROWN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:59:16 GMT

It was Leshem, who has lived in the US for years, who came up with the idea for a television show that presents the lives of Christian saints by humanizing them.

Indictment filed against Jerusalem resident for spying on behalf of Iran, contacting foreign agent

BY EFRAT FORSHER — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:01:44 GMT

According to the indictment, despite realizing that the individual he was in contact with was working on behalf of Iran, Lachovitz continued to work with them.

Grapevine, April 10, 2026: Toxic antisemitism

BY GREER FAY CASHMAN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:19:16 GMT

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Opposition bloc continues to hold 61 seat majority as Bennett's party gains on Likud - poll

BY MOSHE COHEN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:45 GMT

Responding to the poll, Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the results show that “reality is stronger than all attempts at brainwashing.”

Argentina’s Milei to light torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony

BY SHOSHANA BAKER AND ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:26:43 GMT

Argentina President Javier Milei will light a torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony, with Regev citing his strong support for Israel and fight against antisemitism.

IDF dropped 18,000 bombs during Iran war

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:54 GMT

These bombs were dropped as part of 1,000 waves of IAF aircraft, with CENTCOM saying that the US had struck over 13,000 targets during the war.

In Yes!, Israeli director Nadav Lapid skewers his country’s ‘moral abyss’ after Oct. 7

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:53:17 GMT

Lapid is aware that his satirical film will be a bitter pill for many Diaspora Jews to swallow, but he has never shied away from his own convictions.

Hapoel Tel Aviv eyes Euroleague playoffs while Maccabi prays for spot

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:47:28 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Fenerbahce 95-80 as the Reds closed in on clinching a playoff spot with a record of 22-13. Meanwhile, a crucial contest awaits Maccabi as its aspirations are questioned.

Back on track: Jerusalem Marathon returns as symbol of ‘normalcy’

BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:24:24 GMT

The event, scheduled for April 17, reflects Jerusalem's spirit and resilience, said the city's Mayor Moshe Lion.

Israeli pride: Peretz lifts Southampton over Arsenal and into Wembley spotlight

BY JOSH HALICKMAN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:11:28 GMT

Peretz, who moved from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Bayern Munich and then to Hamburg, has made a number of spectacular saves against Arsenal's young guns, helping the Gunners reach high standings.

‘Sold us illusions’: Opposition accuses Netanyahu of failing war goals, backs Lebanon talks

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:59:12 GMT

Opposition leaders accused Netanyahu of failing to meet war goals after the Iran ceasefire, while some backed talks with Lebanon on Hezbollah disarmament.

With Iran ceasefire set, IDF chief declares Hezbollah main front

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:50:27 GMT

Zamir said that "Iran from before the war is not the same as Iran now," adding "now it is much weaker."