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How will Saudi Arabia retaliate against Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure? - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:29:13 GMT

Similar to how Iran targeted US bases in the region, Iran’s allies in Yemen are seeking to disrupt civilian life in Saudi Arabia by getting airports closed and flights canceled.

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu, but both blocs without clear path to 61-seat majority - poll

BY MAARIV — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:42:10 GMT

The polling average puts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc, including Ofer Winter's People of Israel party, and the Zionist opposition at approximately 52 seats each.

'You picked the wrong minister': Ben-Gvir confronts terrorists who planned attack on him in prison

BY ALON HACHMON — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:09:44 GMT

The footage shows a meeting he held about a month ago with terrorists who, he claims, belonged to one of the cells that planned to assassinate him and harm members of his family.

Former A-G Avichai Mandelblit begins testimony in Netanyahu trial over investigations authorization

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:34:46 GMT

Mandelblit's testimony is expected to focus on whether police investigators stayed within the scope of the approvals he gave, a question the defense has raised throughout the trial.

Hegesth plan to publicly livestream Nidal Hasan execution draws bipartisan, UN condemnation

BY THE MEDIA LINE STAFF — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:13:42 GMT

“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public, because people need to understand that there’s serious consequences for these types of things,” Hegseth told Jack Posobiec.

Pakistan president imposes emergency in province ruled by ex-PM Imran Khan’s party

BY REUTERS — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:23:53 GMT

The president's declaration effectively suspends the provincial government.

Houthis reiterate warning against airlines, travelers using Saudi airports after attack kills 12

BY REUTERS — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:28:08 GMT

The Houthis added that Saudi Arabia "bears responsibility for failed interceptions."

'We will honor all our martyrs': Hundreds march through Toronto to mark three years since October 7

BY EMMA PAIDRA/JTA — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:33:10 GMT

The protest was largely peaceful. Toronto police said that one individual was arrested after being recognized by officers as someone wanted in connection with an unrelated incident.

'Flagrant violation of int'l law': World leaders rally behind Riyadh after Houthi airport strike

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:25:00 GMT

"We may. We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack, so we'll make a decision," US President Donald Trump said. "We move very quickly."

IDF continues search for unidentified aerial object detected entering Israel near Lebanese border

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:01:34 GMT

Initially, there was concern that the object was a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), but the possibility that it was a powered paraglider could not be ruled out.

Herzog invites Captain Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot who helped subdue flydubai hijacker, to Israel

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:42:44 GMT

"I look forward, once you have regained strength, to welcoming you to Jerusalem and expressing the appreciation and the love of our grateful nation,” Herzog wrote, wishing Machchhar a full recovery.

More than a safe haven: Jewish schools after Oct. 7

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MINISTRY OF DIASPORA AFFAIRS — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:08:46 GMT

Jewish educators worldwide grapple with security, identity, & preparing students for life beyond the classroom – issues taking center stage at next week’s Global Jewish Educators Summit in Jerusalem

No. 1: Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump: Remembering who brought the hostages home

BY ZVIKA KLEIN — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:47 GMT

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump helped achieve what few in Jerusalem thought possible, bringing every Israeli hostage home and reshaping the Middle East.

No. 3: Gadi Eisenkot: Israel’s next prime minister?

BY KESHET NEEV AND TAL SPUNGIN — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:27 GMT

The former IDF chief has emerged as the leading opposition challenger to Netanyahu, offering voters a path to a post-Netanyahu Israel.

No. 4: Naftali Bennett: The former PM seeking a comeback to ‘repair Israel’

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:17 GMT

Since returning to politics, Bennett has shifted from his previous campaigns, taking a more liberal position while maintaining a strong right-wing stance on security.

No. 5: Ronald Lauder: Standing at the forefront of the fight against antisemitism

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:04 GMT

Lauder has never confined himself to quiet philanthropy - he continues to use his position to demand accountability from political leaders.

No. 2: Benjamin Netanyahu: Shaping Israel’s politics and global image for a generation

BY HERB KEINON — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:37 GMT

Netanyahu has become more than Israel’s prime minister for many. Abroad, for instance, he has become Israel’s symbol and the lightning rod for much of the hatred directed against the Jewish state.

Netanyahu calls Nobel laureate Navi Pillay a 'bigot' after prize win

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:50:16 GMT

Pillay was given the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” according to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

Hamas facing internal unrest as Israel detects plans for renewed attacks, official says

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:25:24 GMT

Asked about the possibility of a large-scale confrontation with Hamas before Israel's October 27 elections, the official assessed the likelihood as low.

Missing Israeli tourist's body found on Mount Olympus after weeks of searching by Israeli team

BY YOAV ETIEL AND YANIR YAGNA — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:46:34 GMT

Yogev had been missing since September 20. The four Israeli rescuers searched mountain streambeds, navigating cliffs, waterfalls, and dense vegetation in terrain that required climbing equipment.

IDF court sentences terrorist who killed Staff Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal in 2020 to life imprisonment

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:13:02 GMT

Ben Yigal was killed after a half-brick was thrown from a rooftop during a security operation in the West Bank Palestinian village of Ya'bad in May 2020.

Conman posing as reservist with financial trouble who swindled dozens since start of war arrested

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:16:28 GMT

He is accused of committing fraud in various locations across Israel and was located following an extensive investigation and an over-a-year-long manhunt.

Palestinians deserve accountable leadership, not further delays to democracy - editorial

BY JPOST EDITORIAL — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:55:26 GMT

Palestinians have gone two decades without national elections. Abbas must deliver genuine political reform while ensuring Hamas cannot use the ballot box to legitimize its terrorist infrastructure.

No whining and women: This Witches? Festival returns with a salute to female musicianship

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:26:45 GMT

The event was initiated by Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra (JBO) founder-conductor-artistic director David Shemer, with the JBO performing predominantly baroque scores.

The colors she lives by: How one mother is keeping her son's memory alive after October 7

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:31:56 GMT

After son Ilai Baram was murdered near Nova, Adital Zu Aretz turned to painting. Through two books, she shares how she lives with loss and keep his memory present.

Jerusalem Women's Film Festival explores trauma, healing, and hope - preview

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:29:30 GMT

Notwithstanding the heavy subject matter of many of the films, Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival attendees are expected to come away from the festival in a buoyant, hopeful frame of mind.