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Not a 'rich people's sport': Yachting clubs say sailing in Israel affordable, drawing diverse crowd

BY SAM HALPERN — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:08:26 GMT

“In the past three or four years, it's become a real trend," David Simon, one of the owners of the Derech Hayam (Via Maris) sailing school and club said.

Manor Solomon's side of the story, West Ham's side: Inside the winger's London transfer

BY OURIEL DASKAL — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:50:00 GMT

Solomon wanted a top London club; troubled West Ham needed an affordable, experienced winger. What makes this 2026 partnership work?

Knesset asks High Court to unfreeze budget transfers approved during election recess

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:22:17 GMT

Ahead of Tuesday's hearing, the Knesset argued that Ohana lawfully authorized the disputed Finance Committee meeting despite opposition objections.

Shimon Buskila arrested on suspicion of harassment, threats towards former partner

BY HODAYA RAN — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:40:30 GMT

The investigation began after Buskila's former partner went to the police in the Yarkon District over the weekend and filed a complaint against him.

Jewish men permitted to pray on Temple Mount with prayer books for first time, Ben-Gvir confirms

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:45:22 GMT

The move was done as part of an "initial experiment aimed at ensuring the Middle East doesn't lose its mind over this," journalist Arnon Segal reported.

Hamas, Hezbollah coordinating attacks with Iran as IDF warns of rebuilt ‘axis of evil’

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:21:09 GMT

IDF says Hamas, Hezbollah coordinating with Iran to rebuild terror axis amid increased friction on Gaza, Lebanon fronts • White House pressure limits Israeli strikes in Gaza City, targeted killings

East Jerusalem resident arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts against 12-year-old girls

BY HODAYA RAN — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:16:28 GMT

During police activity along the Tel Aviv coastline on Friday, a report was received regarding a suspicious man who allegedly entered the water, approached two 12-year-old girls, and touched them.

Maccabi Tel Aviv hit by player absences ahead of new season

BY OR SHKEDI — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:35:00 GMT

The Yellows will soon open training, but even after finalizing the roster, the coaching staff will have to manage without six to seven players due to injuries and national team call-ups.

National Transport Infrastructure Company deploys AI-based adaptive traffic lights across Israel

BY ALON PEARL/GLOBES/TNS — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:34:25 GMT

Netivei Israel's sample comprises 25 junctions presenting different scenarios. The average time saving at those junctions over the course of the day was 25 seconds per vehicle.

One month after going missing, Israel Police request help locating 16-year-old Acre teen

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:53:06 GMT

Police have asked anyone with information on his whereabouts to either report it to the police hotline (100) or to the Acre Police Station over the phone at 04-987-6808.

Attorney-general asks High Court to block PID appointments until after October elections

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:45:34 GMT

The court is considering several petitions against a law passed in June that removes PID from the State Attorney’s Office and places it more directly under the Justice Ministry.

IDF diverts forces from Palestinian terror arrests to rising settler violence in West Bank - report

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:20:13 GMT

According to Army Radio, the arrests come at the request of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), to which the IDF has responded that it is "unable" to arrest all of the wanted suspects.

Haymanot Kasau's parents demand equal resources after missing mother, daughter found in one week

BY BATYA GILADI — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:23:26 GMT

Haymanot's family is demanding that the same capabilities and resources used in the search for Mali and Liel also be employed in the investigation into her disappearance.

IDF kills senior Hezbollah commander in latest round of Lebanon strikes after ceasefire violations

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:34:17 GMT

Both attacks came in response to the incident in which three IDF soldiers were seriously wounded over the weekend.

Twelve arrested after brawl at Yamit 2000 water park in Holon

BY HODAYA RAN — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:56:02 GMT

Two security guards were lightly injured during the incident, according to medical officials.

Navy rebuilds Gaza coastal defense into 'Iron Wall' after October 7 failures

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:07:01 GMT

According to the sailors, Hamas is attempting to rebuild its naval capabilities from the ruins, developing low-tech methods using basic rowboats and paddles.

Israeli man in his 30s found dead in Thailand hotel room

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND MEITAL SHARABI — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:33:05 GMT

The man was on vacation in Thailand when the died. He was married and had one child.

Shepherd attacked by Palestinians in West Bank, as gunshots fired at Israeli settlement

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:59:22 GMT

The Binyamin Regional Council noted that both forms of attacks are becoming more common despite rarely receiving public attention.

Israeli mother, daughter's AI search history helped authorities track them down in Argentina

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:35:21 GMT

The two Israelis were initially reported missing in Vienna, Austria, about a week ago, with Israeli and Austrian authorities working together to search for them.

Haredi protesters attempt to block bus near Meron over Shabbat operations

BY ELI ASHKENAZI AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:05:18 GMT

The protest follows an overnight incident in which a woman glued the entrance to Jerusalem's Basimta cafe shut, delaying its opening by 40 minutes.

Missing 4-year-old child Younes Abu Ghanem found in Ashkelon following police search

BY YANIR YAGNA — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:03:20 GMT

Abu Ghanem marks the second young child to go missing in the Ashkelon area within a month, after four-year-old Yuval Kogan was found after he went missing from Hofit Beach.

What brings neighbors to violence? American historian searches history for answers - feature

BY NERIA BARR — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:35:03 GMT

Dan David Prize winner Prof. Max Bergholz on how ordinary people are swept into violence.

‘My One and Only’ is a muddled look at Jewish mysticism - review

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:47:21 GMT

The Israeli film My One and Only aims high, blending Jewish texts, mysticism, and mystery, but its unusual storytelling may leave viewers confused.

Palestinians say settlers want to ‘expel us, kill us’ as Jewish extremists return to Kusra

BY CORINNE BAUM AND SHIR PERETS AND REUTERS — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:06:51 GMT

Palestinian residents who remain in the area told KAN News that they still feel threatened by Jewish extremists in the area.

Waiting for 'Fauda' season 5? The best Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ shows to watch now

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:27:54 GMT

Stream personable ‘Parenthood,’ a moving ‘Monster,’ and gripping summer shark documentaries.

WATCH: Funnel cloud seen in Golan Heights amid widespread thunderstorm, flash flood warnings

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:43:44 GMT

Early flash flood warnings valid for Sunday were issued late Saturday afternoon by the Israel Meteorological Service, affecting the same regions as Saturday's warnings.

Ex-Navy chief Marom: Police should handle unrest in West Bank, not IDF soldiers

BY 103FM — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:31:30 GMT

Former Israel Navy commander Eliezer Marom said police, not IDF soldiers, should handle unrest in Kusra, calling the situation “shocking” and warning it harms Israel’s reputation.

Financial education program for soldiers in need launched by IDF, Bank of Israel, nonprofits

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:16:14 GMT

The program aims to ease the burden of financial difficulties and debt as young men and women transition from military service into the workforce.

Summer demand pushes prices up 0.3%, including rent, transportation costs, statistics bureau says

BY DANIEL COHEN — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:09:50 GMT

Transportation prices rose 1.4%, and culture and entertainment rose 1.1%, while footwear fell 4.6%, and fresh fruit and vegetable prices declined 3.5%.

Yahalomi mother, daughter found in Buenos Aires after traveling there voluntarily, police say

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:18:07 GMT

The women were reportedly running away to start new lives.