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Netanyahu: Israel's enemies may attack in the run up to the election, 'don't mess with us'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:02:34 GMT

"I am sending you a message: Don't mess with us. Our long arm will reach you any where, and at any time," Netanyahu said from Tel Nof Air Base.

WATCH: IDF strikes in Gaza, killing Hamas Northern Brigade commander, top military financer

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:21:01 GMT

Beik had served as commander of the brigade since the elimination of his predecessor, Ahmed Ghandour, and had previously served as the brigade’s military intelligence chief, according to the IDF.

Ultra-Orthodox rioters clash with police, locals in Jerusalem's Old City, 11 arrested

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:52:54 GMT

A Border Police officer and another person were lightly wounded as rioters threw stones and other objects, damaged municipal vehicles and clashed with police and local residents.

Israel revokes aliyah approval for Jewish activists involved in pro-Palestinian advocacy

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:19:27 GMT

The Population and Immigration Authority overturned the aliyah approvals of two activists in their 20s, who have worked with Palestinian communities in the West Bank.

Hamas official's arrest in Gaza gave Israel intelligence surge to kill top terrorists - exclusive

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:02:15 GMT

Three Hamas brigade commanders have been killed since September 11, following the September 2 capture of senior Hamas security official Mu'in al-Arabid in Gaza.

Maccabi Tel Aviv breezes into Winner Cup semis with balanced scoring output against Kiryat Ata

BY OR SHKEDI — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:51:59 GMT

After ASVEL loss, Yellows crush Kiryat Ata 109-61 to reach Winner Cup final four vs Jerusalem. Theis led with 15, Colson added 14 in dominant win.

MK Busso criticizes haredi draft march, says Shas, Likud will continue collaboration after election

BY 103FM — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:45:05 GMT

"These are the same people who also march against the haredi parties. Against me and against each and every one of us."

Some 18 injured in eight-car pileup on Highway 6 in central Israel, halting traffic

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:14:10 GMT

Approximately 18 people were injured in the crash, of whom 10 were transported to the Hillel Yaffe Hospital in Hadera.

Israel's Democrats petition High Court to give party leader Yair Golan Shin Bet security

BY SARAH BEN-NUN AND KESHET NEEV — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:03:59 GMT

The Democrats said Israel Police had raised Golan’s risk level to 4 on a six-point scale, which it described as high and identical to the rating given to Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot.

Netanyahu condemns riots in West Bank, calls to fully prosecute extremist settlers involved

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:54:03 GMT

Settler extremists threw stones, assaulted IDF and Border Police, and set fire to property throughout the area, actions which members of the establishment utterly condemned.

Tensions spike as Israel targets Dutch diplomats following Netherlands ban on settlement goods

BY ELI LEON — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:02:03 GMT

The change in Dutch policy has not eliminated domestic disagreements. Criticism has been voiced even within D66, with some arguing that the government is not putting sufficient pressure on Israel

Killing of mafia head Yushayev leaves Hadera vulnerable to further organized criminal violence

BY ALON HACHMON — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:41:29 GMT

Yushayev was shot dead at a restaurant in Caesarea on August 23. His murder continues to occupy both police investigators and figures in the region's criminal underworld.

Private hospital in Tel Aviv shut down over severe safety violations following surprise inspection

BY AVIHAI CHIIM — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:34:30 GMT

The district physician issued the order Monday evening after the inspection found deficiencies that the ministry said posed a serious and immediate danger to patients' health and safety.

Over 100 Jewish extremist settlers riot near West Bank town, clash with Israeli forces

BY AMIR BOHBOT AND SARAH BEN-NUN — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:51:03 GMT

Three Border Police officers lightly wounded as extremist settlers clash with forces, setting fire to Palestinian property • Riot sought to prevent Palestinian family’s coordinated return to Jalud

Five arrested following disturbances on Jerusalem light rail construction site

BY MAARIV — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:26:04 GMT

Police used a water cannon and stun grenades on the protesters after they failed to comply with dispersal orders and took the five arrested suspects for further questioning.

Chabad efforts secure Odesa posting for Breslov Hasid detained over Ukraine draft

BY YOAV ETIEL — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:43:59 GMT

A 49-year-old Israeli citizen drafted into the Ukrainian military after traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah will serve as a doctor in Odesa instead of a feared combat posting near Kharkiv.

Israeli settlers burn down house near Nablus - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:17:40 GMT

This comes as the IDF increases its West Bank presence amid growing concerns of violent confrontations between Israelis and Palestinians.

Ex-Shin Bet chief threatens defamation suit against Netanyahu amid 'unrestrained incitement'

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:55:51 GMT

Bar is also demanding the disclosure of Netanyahu's schedule of meetings with the defense establishment and foreign officials. He said he intends to summon members of the prime minister's office.

Fmr. defense minister Gallant confirms additional details of Mossad's Hezbollah pager operation

BY JAMES GENN AND ARIELLA ROITMAN — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:04:06 GMT

Many of the details mentioned by Gallant in the interview were previously reported by The Jerusalem Post during an interview with Mossad agent "Adam Feyn" in May.

PMO: Shin Bet files complaint to IDF censor after Channel 12 report 'endangered' Netanyahu's life

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:11:27 GMT

The Shin Bet said the timing of Channel 12's report on Netanyahu's flight to the UAE "endangered the security of the prime minister, the operation, and the forces on the ground."

Pools, marble and mansions: Inside 100 Palestinian luxury homes in West Bank

BY NACHUM PERRY — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:13 GMT

Regavim’s Real Estate Under Occupation features 100 Palestinian villas and estates, arguing that images of private wealth complicate international portrayals of life in the West Bank.

Drakon submarine highlights Case 3000 dilemma: Was Netanyahu right for wrong reasons? - analysis

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:07:34 GMT

Did the way that Netanyahu concealed the deal from most of the defense establishment endanger national security and foreign relations, and why did he hide the transactions?

Experts warn party disqualification bids risk intimidating, disenfranchising Arab voters

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:49:41 GMT

Even a Supreme Court reversal may not dispel intimidation and safety fears, they say.

Israel not conducting genocide, not guilty of apartheid, new academic study shows

BY ALEX CARSON — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:34:12 GMT

A new academic study examines apartheid, genocide and settler colonialism accusations against Israel, concluding the first two are not established and the third is an inadequate classification.

Parents of missing fight Jerusalem court's refusal of protest camp near PMO

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:05:00 GMT

The parents of Haymanot Kasau, who disappeared when she was nine in 2024, challenged the Jerusalem District Court's refusal to allow a month-long protest camp near the Prime Minister's Office.

Netanyahu shows no sign of legally contesting Case 3000 'Submarine Affair' state inquiry findings

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:41:41 GMT

Netanyahu has publicly and generically rejected allegations that he endangered national security, but has not responded to specific charges in this case.

Netanyahu says some Arab states behind ‘blood libel’ against him

BY ASHER SMITH — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:30:23 GMT

In a post on the prime minister's X, Netanyahu claimed some Arab states were behind the 'false and vile campaign' aimed at replacing his government with 'left-wing Arab parties.'

Dutch ban on West Bank, Golan imports 'outrageous, offensive,' Foreign Min. official tells 'Post'

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:01:13 GMT

Foreign Ministry Political Director Gilad Cohen said the Dutch import ban harms all Israelis and warned Jerusalem would respond to unilateral measures.

Likud election candidate Bonzel says he wishes former hostage was 'returned to Hamas,' apologizes

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:40:27 GMT

Itzik Bonzel, a bereaved father placed 29th on the Likud slate by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, later apologized, saying he wrote the comment in a “storm of emotions” and “did not mean” it.

Iranian singer Gola brings message of hope to Haifa International Film Festival

BY HANNAH BROWN — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:59:17 GMT

Iranian singer Gola sang alongside Yuval Raphael, a Nova festival survivor, at the opening of the Haifa International Film Festival on Saturday.