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WATCH: RZP will not ally with Ben-Gvir in 2026 elections, Smotrich tells 'Post'

BY ZVIKA KLEIN AND KESHET NEEV — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:39:19 GMT

“I think that right now the Religious Zionist public can and should run on its own as a big, strong, significant party,” Smotrich told the Post.

Editor's Notes: Why won't Israel give its 100,000 olim a real political voice? -comment

BY ZVIKA KLEIN — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:53:09 GMT

Anglo olim built Israel, defended it, and explained it to the world. However, they have no political power in the Knesset, which is a real failure.

Jared Kushner plans to visit Israel next week for Gaza talks - report

BY ESTHER DAVIS AND AMICHAI STEIN — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:19:54 GMT

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is planning to visit Israel next week for talks on the situation in Gaza, Axios reported on Thursday.

Jewish settler ambushed near Kiryat Arba, forces rescue abducted woman

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:49:46 GMT

In a separate incident, a woman in her 20's living in central Israel who had been forcibly taken to Hebron was located and rescued by authorities.

Israeli officials stunned by Iran’s rapid military recovery after 2026 war - exclusive

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:46:49 GMT

IDF, Mossad officials shocked for the second time in two years by the speed of Iranian post-war recovery • IDF seeing a stunningly speedy turnaround in ballistic missile threat

Disabled IDF veteran says he was forced to leave McDonald's with service dog

BY MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:37:12 GMT

In the interview, Levy explained that he does not often go out, especially to crowded places, because of his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Reporters Without Borders removes Gazan terror operatives from its official media casualty database

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:03:32 GMT

Given the importance that it has played as a source of information, HonestReporting called on RSF to publicly explain why it has altered its records and withdrawn ICC complaints featuring terrorists.

IDF kills Hamas commander who invaded Israel on October 7 in targeted Gaza strike

BY MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:49:07 GMT

Abu Kamil was among the terrorists who invaded Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, and he continued to work toward the goal of harming Israeli soldiers and civilians over the past three years.

What Venezuela's renewed ties with Israel could mean for Iran - analysis

BY ALEX WINSTON — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:17:27 GMT

Venezuela's decision to renew consular relations with Israel comes after two decades in which Caracas became Iran's principal strategic partner in Latin America.

USS Abraham Lincoln conditions under scrutiny after reports sailors attempted to jump overboard

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM AND ESTHER DAVIS — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:33:15 GMT

Hegseth rejected the claims, saying that the reports about Lincoln's conditions are "misrepresented." The US Navy confirmed that a sailor went overboard; the circumstances are under investigation.

Former Montreal anti-racism commissioner sues CIJA over alleged Hitler comparison

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:06:03 GMT

The accusation centers on a visual montage in which CIJA allegedly compared her to Adolf Hitler. The montage is no longer searchable online but is included in the lawsuit.

The war for Israel’s home

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH HABITHONISTIM — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:56:02 GMT

HaBithonistim chairman Erez Winner calls for a return to decisive victory, a larger and more self-reliant IDF, and national service for all Israelis

IDF's Zamir meets top US comm. to promote cooperation on Lebanon, Hezbollah strategy - exclusive

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:55:43 GMT

The return of the American coordinator signals progress in attempts to deploy the Lebanese Army and expel Hezbollah from some areas in southern Lebanon.

Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence

BY RAMI SHANI — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:05:30 GMT

A rally is planned in the city for Thursday amid escalating tensions, arrests, and accusations of selective police enforcement.

US won't accept 'pragmatic' Iran leadership without real change, Huckabee tells 'Post' - interview

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:37:56 GMT

“President Trump’s been incredibly clear that he’ll stay with his commitment that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” Huckabee said. “They’re not going to be able to be a continued threat."

Azerbaijan chief rabbi asks Knesset to reconsider recognition of Armenian Genocide - exclusive

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:16:35 GMT

Rabbi Shneur Segal, Chief Rabbi of the Ashkenazi Jewish Community of Azerbaijan, sent the letter to Ofir Katz, Chairman of the Likud Faction, on Monday following the Israeli government's vote.

Conscience or convenience: What's behind Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide? -opinion

BY DR. ELINA BARDACH-YALOV — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:44:01 GMT

The moral question, however, never changed. If recognizing the Armenian tragedy is a moral imperative today, why was it not one in 2006, or in 1996?

Settler leaders condemn Kusra violence, warn of ‘irreversible damage’ to Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:13:40 GMT

Yesha Council chairman Yisrael Ganz and Beit El council head Shai Alon condemn extremists, with Alon warning that the violence is causing “irreversible damage” to Israel and the settlement movement.

Father of slain IDF observer says October 7 terrorists were heard speaking Farsi- report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:08:24 GMT

"We know much more than we did [before] about October 7," Eshel said. "Every day we are learning new things [about it]. So here, we've learned this too."

IDF strikes Hamas terror cell, resuming preemptive strikes despite Trump's Gaza deal

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:32:03 GMT

After curbing its operations in line with US instructions since the July deal took effect, the IDF is confident on removing ongoing threats in Gaza, military sources said.

Police impose gag order on details of Israeli mother, daughter's disappearance in Vienna

BY 103FM AND ALON HACHMON — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:59:02 GMT

Following the claims of the mother being behind an embezzlement scheme, Bank of Jerusalem shares plunged on the stock exchange, prompting a response from the CEO.

IDF reverses evacuation of Palestinians amid settler chaos in West Bank's Kusra

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:57:49 GMT

Settler extremists accused of cutting electricity, water to Palestinian homes • Locals describe feeling helpless as Ben-Gvir says some settlers "must be stopped"

Why Saudi Arabia failed to defeat the Houthis – and could now be dragged back into war - opinion

BY TINA GHAZIMORAD — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:52 GMT

Riyadh must recognize that trimming Houthi branches is futile without confronting the head of the octopus in Tehran.

Hamas must be banned from Palestinian Authority elections - comment

BY HERB KEINON — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:53:27 GMT

October 7 is not the only date from which Israel – and the world – needs to learn. January 25, 2006, is another.

Hiking should not be a crime punishable by death - opinion

BY YISRAEL MEDAD — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Israeli settlers entering a Palestinian village can be seen from two perspectives.

Stable West Bank keeps Israel secure, State Dept. says as Huckabee calls settlers ‘terrorists'

BY IDAN KWELLER AND SHIR PERETS AND GOLDIE KATZ — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:28:30 GMT

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee used unusually strong language to condemn Israelis involved in violence against a Palestinian family in Qusra, calling them "Israeli terrorists."