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Trump admin. did not push back against UK sanctions on Israeli settlements, officials say - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:08:40 GMT

According to Axios, US President Donald Trump did not object to the planned sanctions during a call between Trump and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham ahead of the the UK's announcement.

Shin Bet, Police dismantle broad West Bank Hamas network recruiting armed cells across region

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:51:11 GMT

The cells intended to carry out attacks against Jews and Israeli security personnel, authorities said. Weapons allegedly intended for attacks, along with other combat equipment, were seized.

Miliband invoked his 60 relatives murdered in the Holocaust, then announced sanctions on Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:08:16 GMT

Miliband invoked his 60 relatives murdered in the Holocaust, then announced sanctions on Israel

PMO denies that UAE warned Netanyahu about October 7 as Abu Dhabi refuses to comment

BY ANNA BARSKY AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:33:58 GMT

Abu Dhabi says it will not join Israel’s political debate after a report claimed Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu before October 7.

Women immigrant-owned businesses featured at massive market at HER Tel Aviv festival

BY SAM HALPERN — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:56:34 GMT

“We really want to show the diversity and the connection and the love for Israel,” HER Tel Aviv founder and CEO Sivan Hadari said.

Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:53:48 GMT

Israel's first direct flight to the Philippines is set to begin in 2027.

Court approves tender for new homes to be built in E1, legal challenge remains open

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:17:39 GMT

The Jerusalem District Court allowed a tender for over 1,000 homes in the E1 area to proceed, but did not issue a verdict on whether the construction plans are legal.

UN Syria commission warns Israeli military activity may amount to war crimes

BY REUTERS — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:29:14 GMT

The Israeli mission in Geneva accused the Commission of conducting an "Israel-bashing session" and said Israel had no territorial aspirations in Syria.

FM Sa'ar: Israel to close UK consulate in east Jerusalem, expel reps. from CMCC over sanctions

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:15:30 GMT

Israel bans entry of 12 British officials and MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana • FM's countermeasures also include termination of British training of PA security forces in Ramallah

State appeals 17-year sentence for man who posed as woman to direct child sex crimes

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:35:54 GMT

Alfi was convicted under 11 counts containing numerous offenses, including causing and attempting to cause rape and indecent acts against minors within their families.

Mossad's best operation ever? From walkie-talkies to beepers to the Hezbollah takedown - exclusive

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB AND ELLIOT KAUFMAN — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:53:37 GMT

Mossad’s pager operation blindsided Hezbollah, stunned Washington, and exposed years of Israeli planning behind one of the most audacious intelligence operations in modern history.

WCK probe leak raises new questions over why IDF colonel was not prosecuted

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:51:44 GMT

IDF maintains Col. Nochi Mendel's error was insufficient for indictment since he believed he was targeting Hamas.

High Court cancels Second Authority appointments over Netanyahu conflict of interest

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:31:25 GMT

Justices unanimously voided three appointments; a 2-1 majority ordered the rest of the proposed council to undergo renewed vetting.

'Catastrophic event on historic scale': Israel plunges in PISA rankings with worst-ever test scores

BY YUVAL BAGNO — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:56:49 GMT

Across all three subjects, Israel's 2025 PISA results were the lowest ever recorded for the country and were significantly lower than those recorded in 2018, 2015, and 2012.

Netanyahu rejected Shin Bet recommendation to assassinate Sinwar before Oct. 7

BY AVI ASHKENAZI — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:31:22 GMT

Ronen Bar warned Netanyahu of a possible Hamas "earthquake" before October 7 and urged the prime minister to approve strikes on the group's senior leadership.

Israel investigating how Syrian civilian reached area near IDF post in Golan undetected - report

BY SHIR PERETS — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:26:37 GMT

In a separate incident overnight, IDF troops detained two Syrian civilians in the Mount Hermon sector who are suspected of involvement in attempted smuggling operations along the border.

Bennett confirms Netanyahu was warned by UAE of Sinwar threat before Oct. 7

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:12:36 GMT

Yair Lapid similarly scrutinized Netanyahu’s failure to heed the warning and claimed that others, including Egypt and the Shin Bet, had also attempted to warn the prime minister of Hamas’s threat.

Three detained over fragmentation grenade attack at Japanika in Rosh Pina

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:55:03 GMT

The attack came during a series of grenade, gunfire, and arson attacks against Japanika branches around the country.

Secret 1993 Peres-Hussein meeting helped pave way for Israel-Jordan peace, revealed documents show

BY MOSHE COHEN — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:44:47 GMT

The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation described the historic exchange as a kind of "testament for peace" by two leaders who sought to change the region.

Eyal Golan’s ‘Science Fiction’ is Israel’s most played song of the year

BY HANNAH BROWN — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:12:17 GMT

Eyal Golan, Sarit Hadad and Avi Ohayon led ACUM’s annual rankings of Israel’s most played songs, performers, songwriters and composers.

UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas attack days before October 7 massacre, Haaretz reports

BY SHIR PERETS — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:59:02 GMT

MBZ warned Netanyahu of a major operation planned by Yahya Sinwar, 10 days before October 7 • Netanyahu said to have dismissed the warning, failing to alert Israeli security chiefs

Jenin resident arrested on suspicion of stealing Tel Aviv district judge's car

BY HODAYA RAN — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:31:44 GMT

Officers from the Tel Aviv North police station who located the vehicle began following it, while officers from the Glilot station were called to prepare to block its path on Highway 5.

'We learned nothing': Police official criticizes IDF for leaving it out of security drill

BY YANIR YAGNA — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:30:44 GMT

“The army is holding a surprise drill, it is a disgrace that the police were not included in the exercise. We learned nothing from October 7,” the official said.

Demand for food assistance surges 32% ahead of Rosh Hashanah

BY IDAN KWELLER — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:54:08 GMT

The campaign includes food and cash donations, food package-packing events, fundraising from the public and business sector, and collaborations through online and digital platforms.

Men more likely than women to say Israel challenges cause them to consider emigration - poll

BY YOAV ETIEL — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:48:45 GMT

The survey found that 31.3% of respondents said life in Israel causes them to consider moving to another country, while 34.5% said it does not cause them to consider moving abroad at all.

Trains to run on special Rosh Hashanah schedule, Israel Railways announces

BY MAARIV ONLINE — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:45:56 GMT

On the eve of the holiday, Friday, September 11, trains will operate from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with increased service on the Haifa-Tel Aviv line.

Smotrich calls for expulsion of UK ambassador after 'Post' report of planned settlement trade ban

BY TZVI JASPER — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:46:42 GMT

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also responded to the reports of the settlement trade ban by calling for Israel to recognize the Falkland Islands as "Argentine territory under occupation."

'Blow to Israel's security': Ben-Gvir slams High Court directive allowing Nukhba terrorists visits

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:51:58 GMT

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the High Court directive allowing visits to Nukhba terrorists would directly harm Israel’s security deterrence.

WATCH: Haredi protest against light rail construction erupts on Jerusalem's Bar-Ilan Street

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:29:53 GMT

Police said activists tried to block traffic and damage the construction sites, and officers began dispersing the crowd after declaring the demonstration illegal.

Court extends detention of soldier suspected of committing sexual offenses against minors

BY HODAYA RAN — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:40:26 GMT

The soldier allegedly posed online as a 16-year-old boy to contact girls aged 14 and 15 and persuade them to send him revealing photographs. He allegedly later began extorting and threatening them.