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Talia Chaya Timsit, 11, dies of injuries after Tel Aviv bus accident

BY HODIA RAN — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:54:33 GMT

"I have 41 years of experience and still don’t understand how this accident happened," said Yaron Sheff, a United Hatzalah paramedic who responded to the scene.

Jerusalem resident indicted on multiple terror, assault charges for attacks on Palestinians

BY EFRAT PORSHER — Fri, 22 May 2026 20:31:10 GMT

In one case, Jerusalem resident Israel Grossman hit security personnel with his ATV while attempting to flee the scene of a violent incident.

Over 2,400 sexual assault complaints filed in IDF in 2025, military reports

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:41:41 GMT

Data revealed that more than 700 complaints filed ended in nothing more than a disciplinary hearing, while 42 indictments were filed against offenders, and 21 others faced disciplinary trials.

Amb. to US Yechiel Leiter condemns MK May Golan's 'disgusting' remarks on Reform Judaism

BY YANIR YAGNA AND IDAN KWELLER AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 22 May 2026 08:58:59 GMT

This comes after Golan accused Reform Rabbi and MK Gilad Kariv of "officiating dog weddings in your delusional synagogues."

IDF arrests three terrorists in Hebron who were planning shooting terror attack

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 22 May 2026 05:38:48 GMT

In another operation, a suspect was arrested in the West Bank village of Deir al-Ghusun for planning to establish a terror organization.

IDF to develop AI battlefield operations with newest tech division, military announces

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Fri, 22 May 2026 03:32:34 GMT

The new division, which will be called "Alumot," will include soldiers in combat roles, technology professionals, information researchers, and artificial intelligence experts.

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons facility hidden under former clinic

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 22 May 2026 01:42:12 GMT

The weapons production site was located in Tyre, a southern Lebanese city from which Hezbollah operatives have launched missiles towards Israel.

US used double amount of interceptors as Israel during Iran war, officials say - report

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Fri, 22 May 2026 01:06:50 GMT

The US deployed some 200 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, interceptors against Iranian missiles targeting Israel, while Israel used fewer than 100 Arrow 3 missiles.

Gov’t secretary says contentious haredi draft bill will pass, coalition soon to secure majority

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:22:16 GMT

Fuchs dismissed comments from Haskel, who objected to the bill, and from the group of coalition lawmakers who also objected to it.

BoP head Mladenov publishes roadmap for Gaza peace plan

BY CORINNE BAUM AND GOLDIE KATZ — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:47:21 GMT

Among the 15 points, Mladenov states that Hamas must be gradually disarmed and removed from civilian structure in Gaza, and that both parties must fulfill their commitments under the ceasefire.

IDF questioning suspect in attempted hit-and-run in West Bank

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:51:01 GMT

IDF forces in the area apprehended the vehicle suspected to have been used in the incident in Nablus, detained the suspected perpetrator, and transferred them to security forces for questioning.

Israeli flotilla activist released under conditions as foreign participants deported

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:23:23 GMT

An Ashkelon court barred Zohar Regev from entering Gaza for 60 days after police sought a 184-day ban.

Knesset speaker sends condolences to pro-Israel Moroccan publisher Ahmed Charai

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:04:54 GMT

In the letter, Ohana described Charai as “a pillar of integrity and public service,” and referred to his longstanding ties with Israel and the Jewish people.

Last remaining survivor of 1929 Hebron massacre passes away at 100

BY ELI ASHKENAZI — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:55:29 GMT

Yitzhak Ben Hebron was about four years old at the outbreak of the riots that led to the massacre, and managed to escape the violence through the window of the Avraham Avinu Synagogue.

All city buses in Eilat, Kiryat Shmona to be replaced with electric ones by end of 2026

BY UDI ETZION — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:24:36 GMT

Egged will replace Eilat's 40 buses and 20 of Kiryat Shmona's, bringing the total of buses operated by the company in Israel to 900.

Poland's foreign minister calls to ban Ben-Gvir from entering country as flotilla storm continues

BY REUTERS — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:18:40 GMT

Earlier, the Polish minister had summoned the Israeli chargé d'affaires over the detention of Gaza flotilla activists, including Polish nationals, demanding their immediate release and an apology.

‘Nowhere to hide': Police to deploy drones to aid in fight against crime in southern Israel

BY YANIR YAGNA — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:11:50 GMT

According to police sources, the drone is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, can fly for tens of kilometers over several hours, and is equipped with day and night surveillance capabilities.

Israel established elite task force to hunt down terrorists who took part in Oct. 7 - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:39:37 GMT

The task force is called NILI, an acronym of "Netzach Yisrael Lo Yeshaker" ("The Eternal One of Israel does not lie"), signifying that no victim of the attack would be forgotten.

Police seize thousands of grams of illicit drug, tens of thousands of shekels in Bat Yam

BY CORINNE BAUM — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:13:56 GMT

In a separate incident on Thursday, police investigated a shooting in Ramle that killed one person and seriously injured another.

Kaplan Medical Center fundraiser comedy event sells out ahead of Shavuot

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:02:46 GMT

A charity stand-up comedy event held ahead of Shavuot drew a full house this week as hundreds gathered to support the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Kaplan Medical Center.

COGAT demands UN end support for Turkish IHH, designated terror group, operating in Gaza

BY TZVI JASPER — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:39:57 GMT

COGAT had recently received information that WFP had transferred fuel to IHH within the Gaza Strip, prompting Halevi to write a letter to the organization's head, Shaun Hughes.

Michael Bay to direct movie on Operation Epic Fury airmen rescue

BY HANNAH BROWN — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:35:44 GMT

A book by Mitchell Zuckoff set to be published in 2027 will be the basis for the screenplay, according to Deadline.

All Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel, Foreign Ministry announces

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:06:55 GMT

Earlier on Thursday, two Jordanian activists who had been on the flotilla were returned home after efforts led by the Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ministry.

As Gofman takes on Mossad head role, who will take over as Netanyahu’s military secretary?

BY ANNA BARSKY — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:52:56 GMT

Gofman himself is still awaiting his official and final appointment as head of the Mossad, but behind the scenes, the candidate picture is beginning to take shape - along with the balance of power.

Israel's defense industry races to develop defenses against Hezbollah's deadly fiber-optic drones

BY AVI ASHKENAZI — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:32:50 GMT

Among the solutions proposed by the defense industries are systems for kinetic interception and energy-based systems, including one that uses electromagnetic force designed to capture the drone.

Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold, strengthening coalition even as Likud weakens - poll

BY MOSHE COHEN — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:05:26 GMT

The poll also examined three scenarios in which Together, Yashar!, and Yisrael Beytenu would run as a single joint list, with the strongest results coming from Eisenkot leading the trio.

Rabbi stabbed to death inside Bnei Brak study hall while learning with teenage son

BY HODAYA RAN — Thu, 21 May 2026 03:08:14 GMT

Security footage reportedly showed the suspect fleeing as police launched a manhunt and opened an investigation.

Flotilla detainees suffered violence, sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, Adalah says

BY YOAV ETIEL — Thu, 21 May 2026 03:06:47 GMT

Adalah said lawyers collected testimony from detained flotilla participants alleging serious violence, sexual humiliation, and psychological abuse before their transfer to Ketziot Prison.

Former Israeli national soccer captain Bibars Natcho retires from the sport

BY WALLA! SPORTS AND SPORTS SYSTEM 1 — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:57:37 GMT

Israeli soccer legend and former national team captain Bibars Natcho announces retirement, saying "My journey has come to an end."

At least two dead, several injured after fatal truck, minibus crash in Judean Foothills

BY HODAYA RAN AND JAMES GENN — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:45:56 GMT

The two people killed were identified by Magen David Adom as a 15-year-old boy and a 20-year-old woman.