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Are voting patterns shifting? Early signs of movement within opposition bloc – Maariv poll

BY MOSHE COHEN — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:39:41 GMT

At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Likud held a six-seat lead over Bennett. Since then, however, Likud has lost three seats while Bennett has gained three.

Israel Police arrest Jerusalem rioter who assaulted officer, waved Israeli flag with swastika

BY JAMES GENN — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:51:47 GMT

A rioter was arrested in Jerusalem after assaulting an officer with a swastika flag, with police using dispersal measures to control the situation.

Pizzeria worker stabbed to death in Petah Tikva after commenting on snow spray on Independence Day

BY HODAYA RAN — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:11:41 GMT

A fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old pizzeria worker in Petah Tikva follows a dispute with teens over snow spray on Independence Day. The worker was critically injured and later died at the hospital.

WATCH: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to extend by three weeks, Trump says, after talks at White House

BY JAMES GENN — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:57:32 GMT

US President Trump announces a three-week ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon, as talks on Hezbollah's disarmament continue at the White House.

Beitar Jerusalem set for crunch championship showdown in Beersheba

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:14:01 GMT

There are no ifs, ands, or buts. The yellow-and-black is two points off the top of the table, where Hapoel Beersheba currently resides, and it will need to beat the best in order to be the best.

Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:53:17 GMT

Katz noted that the IDF was awaiting the green light from the US, adding that future attacks would be "different and deadly," targeting "the most painful places."

Head of Rabbis for Human Rights Avi Dabush to run in Democrats Party primaries

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:17:41 GMT

The left-wing Democrats Party is composed of the Labor and Meretz parties, which merged in 2024. Dabush is expected to run for one of the reserved Meretz slots on the party’s list.

Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor

BY PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:36:27 GMT

Trump reportedly planned to accept the prize with a videotaped address at one point, with Israel’s Education Minister officially extending the invitation in early February.

Israel, Hezbollah trade ceasefire violation accusations as IDF tries to block civilians' return

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:45 GMT

The IDF continued to jockey with Lebanese civilians about trying to prevent them from returning to southern Lebanon until a broader deal is reached regarding Hezbollah disarming.

Police officers under investigation after detaining man, cutting Palestinian flag off his kippa

BY TZVI JASPER — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:31:18 GMT

Dr. Alex Sinclair, a 53-year-old from Modi'in, wrote in a Facebook post that he was sitting at a café when a religious man began to shout at him that his kippah was "against the law."

IDF uncovers Hezbollah stronghold 25-meter underground in southern Lebanon

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:14:08 GMT

Soldiers found weapons and several rooms inside the underground complex that were used for Hezbollah’s operational management.

IDF searches for suspects following attempted ramming attack against soldiers in West Bank

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:23:29 GMT

The IDF said that no soldiers were reported as wounded after the attack, and that soldiers are currently searching for the suspects.

Israeli Air Force technicians indicted for spying on IDF chief, Ben-Gvir at Iran's behest

BY TZVI JASPER — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:12:40 GMT

According to the indictment, the soldiers conducted a variety of missions for Iran, including an instance in which one of them sent an Iranian agent training materials.

Israeli former teacher sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for indecent acts against eight pupils

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:50:12 GMT

In a ruling cleared for publication, Senior Judge Michal Brant also ordered Shaar to pay NIS 290,000 in compensation to the victims.

Iran did what diplomacy could not

BY DAVID ZAIKIN — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:31:46 GMT

It made Israel and Saudi Arabia need each other

IDF searching for rock-throwing terrorist in West Bank after 5-year-old wounded

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:27:27 GMT

The child was mildly wounded by shards of glass from the windshield of the car they were traveling in, which was shattered by one of the thrown rocks.

Opposition vows to establish Oct. 7 probe as bereaved families clash at High Court hearing

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:13:34 GMT

“Anyone who says ‘later’ about investigating the October 7 massacre means ‘never,” Bennett said.

Ben-Gvir to sign off on Ruti Hauslich promotion after court pressure

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:05:29 GMT

The court then gave that notice the force of a decision and deleted the petition as moot, while leaving open the question of legal costs.

High Court's Oct. 7 probe hearing halted after breach attempt, justices debate ordering state probe

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:54:15 GMT

High Court October 7 inquiry hearing: Justices hear petitions to force the government to establish a state commission, two and a half years after the Hamas massacre.

Miki Zohar summoned for Lahav 433 questioning as Histadrut chairman vows to fight for innocence

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:20:21 GMT

According to KAN, Zohar’s first round of questioning on Sunday lasted for 11 hours.

Bennett doubles down on mandatory haredi enlistment, blames current gov't for lack of IDF soldiers

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:10:07 GMT

"Draft evasion is costing the lives of our soldiers," the former prime minister said during an interview on Radio 103FM.

Eretz Nehederet searches for light at the end of the bomb shelter in season finale

BY HANNAH BROWN — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:15:16 GMT

The cast of the Israeli comedy show celebrated reaching the end of the season, which, from the end of February until April, had them running to bomb shelters.

Bennett accidentally reveals identity of Shin Bet bodyguard, forced to delete social media post

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:48:22 GMT

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed the security guard’s name and picture, both of which are prohibited by Shin Bet for safety reasons.

OU Independence Day event in Jerusalem sees about two thousand participants

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:06:31 GMT

Several of the organization's senior leadership were in attendance, as well as an assortment of Americans, Canadians, Australians, and South Africans, including Olim.

Two Israel Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran - KAN

BY JAMES GENN — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:45:04 GMT

Two Israeli Air Force technicians are set to be charged with espionage for Iran after allegedly leaking sensitive documents during Operation Roaring Lion.

Former Gaza hostages visit wounded soldiers before Independence Day

BY TZVI JASPER — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:38:44 GMT

Avinatan Or, Alon Ohel, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal were treated at the Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus when they were first freed from Hamas captivity.

Messages of peace feature prominently in Herzog, Sa'ar Independence Day speeches

BY GREER FAY CASHMAN — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:02:11 GMT

President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar co-hosted the annual Independence Day reception at the President’s Residence.

Israel's furthest north communities welcome baby born during Independence Day

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:04:14 GMT

Tal and Kirish Akrish brought their third son into the world, the first to be born at the Ziv Medical Center's maternity ward since the war started more than a month ago.

Large Iranian missile fragment located in open area in central Israel

BY JAMES GENN — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:16:24 GMT

Israeli civilians discovered a large missile fragment near Ramat Hasharon, believed to be from Operation Roaring Lion. Police confirmed no danger and urged public vigilance.

Smotrich: US supports Israeli West Bank settlement expansion - interview

BY KESHET NEEV — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:08:14 GMT

In past efforts by Israel to expand control in the West Bank, the US has called for maintaining stability in the area, adding that US President Donald Trump has not backed total annexation.