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EL AL suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow flights after Ukraine strikes in Russia

BY REUTERS — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:37:50 GMT

The airline will reassess the situation next week and decide whether to resume operations, with passengers to be informed and offered alternatives in accordance with the law.

Armed reserve veteran suffering from PTSD safely disarmed after standoff in Netivot home

BY YANIR YAGNA — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:38:42 GMT

Advanced-Staff-Sergeant Major Ariel Morzhanov, who handled terrorist negotiations on October 7, arrived at the scene to manage dialogue and de-escalate the situation.

Netanyahu testifies in defamation trial over journalist claims regarding his health and fitness

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:07:28 GMT

The evidentiary hearing is being held before Ramle Magistrate’s Court President Judge Menahem Mizrahi at the Tel Aviv District Court building, where the case was moved for security reasons.

The Jewish Agency hosts New York screening of 'From October 6 to October 7'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:26:26 GMT

The film chronicles the life of Chairman Doron Almog from the Yom Kippur War through to the events of October 7

WATCH: Police arrest two suspected of pulling gun, threatening haredi protesters blocking Highway 1

BY JAMES GENN — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:53:42 GMT

Jerusalem police arrested two suspects after a video surfaced showing an alleged firearm threat toward Haredi protesters blocking Highway 1.

Mossad rehearsed 2018 Iran nuclear archives raid in Africa, former chief Yossi Cohen reveals

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:40:43 GMT

The operation changed the course of history as it was the impetus for US President Donald Trump to pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal shortly after the operation's results were revealed.

IDF soldier dies, additional soldier injured, after vehicle overturns during operation in Lebanon

BY JAMES GENN — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:07:16 GMT

Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Basil Sweid, 32, from Peki’in, was a driver in the 75th Battalion of the 7th Armored Brigade. He worked on the Rambam Medical Center's administrative team.

Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

BY ELI ASHKENAZI — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:47:09 GMT

Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.

Baby rats on Arkia flight prompt accusatory battle between airline, catering company

BY ZIV REINSTEIN — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:41:40 GMT

Footage of the rats, discovered on a service cart during the flight, circulated on social media and sparked widespread reactions online.

Kafr Qasim girl's organ saves Jerusalem boy in life-saving heart transplant

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:23:08 GMT

“Organ donation gives life, literally. Whoever saves one life, saves an entire world,” said the doctor in charge of the transplant.

IDF soldier rescued after being found handcuffed in West Bank town, incident likely criminal

BY WALLA — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:58:26 GMT

A preliminary investigation found that the soldier was unarmed. The incident is believed to be criminal in nature rather than nationalistic or terror-motivated.

Israel’s World Cup path would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe

BY DEBORAH DANAN/JTA — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:38:55 GMT

Israel is the only non-European country trying to reach the tournament through UEFA, while most of its neighbors seek places through the Asian Football Confederation.

Joint FIFA-LEGO childrens' event in Kiryat Ata brings 2026 World Cup experience to Israel

BY ASHER SMITH — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:58:07 GMT

Upon entering, participants will receive a "Player Card" and complete a series of stations designed to simulate elements of a World Cup styled tournament.

Netanyahu says Israel will be first to solve global explosive drone problem

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:51:44 GMT

Netanyahu concluded by vowing that as long as he is the Prime Minister of Israel, he will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons and will maintain the security of northern Israel.

Ron Arad remains talks spark skepticism, ex Mossad official says negotiations could help search

BY 103FM — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:41:51 GMT

Ronen Meir, who graduated with Arad from the flight course during their time in the IDF, said that the friends of the missing navigator are "saturated with attempts and disappointments."

Civilian contractor with IDF unit killed by building collapse in Gaza, military says

BY AARON GLICK — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:06:47 GMT

Hura resident Raed Abu Al-Qian had been working on engineering projects in Gaza on behalf of the Defense Ministry.

As his testimony ends, Netanyahu's credibility remains at the heart of his case - analysis

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:19:20 GMT

The immediate next stages are remaining defense evidence, summaries, and then judgment, with the judges having three versions of the same broader story.

'Political suicide': Netanyahu will not allow a full withdrawal from Lebanon, officials estimate

BY ANNA BARSKY — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:46:54 GMT

Netanyahu cannot afford to be seen as folding under American-Iranian pressure, after presenting the hold on the security zone in Lebanon as a strategic achievement.

Israel's gov't must not serve interests of ultra-Orthodox party leaders, opposition heads declare

BY SHIR PERETS — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:04:05 GMT

Leader of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, called to “block every shekel that finances draft evasion,” as well as institutions that incite against service.

Maccabi Tel Aviv captures championship in game 4 against Hapoel Tel Aviv

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:36:12 GMT

“It was an amazing season and we didn’t finish the way we wanted to finish and I wish it would have been a better outcome," said Hapoel big man Ish Wainright

Israeli firms in talks over large-scale demolition, rubble removal in Gaza, sources say

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:05:49 GMT

A security official warned that the pace and scope of the negotiations could carry broader consequences.

Ex-general calls to dismantle Palestinian Authority, squash internal threats - interview

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:07:23 GMT

According to Wiener, "If the IDF chief says the PA is a threat and the Shin Bet says this also, this could change the public view and then help convince the Americans. This is the agenda."

Social media star Montana Tucker to host Maccabiah Games delegation parade - interview

BY SAM HALPERN — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:05 GMT

"This is Israel. This is what being Jewish means,” social media star Montana Tucker said of the Maccabiah Games.

Several haredi rabbis protesting women in IDF tank units skip meeting with IDF chief Zamir

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:26:01 GMT

While several prominent Hesder Yeshivot rabbis were present, The Jerusalem Post has learned that rabbis from one-third of Hesder Yeshivot who have announced a boycott of the move were not.

Jerusalem Film Festival announces international lineup featuring award winners, cult classics

BY HANNAH BROWN — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:36:11 GMT

The international lineup, which includes feature films, documentaries, animated films, and experimental works, will be screened in the Jerusalem Cinematheque and at Lev Smadar.

Lior Raz says Israelis in Hollywood are 'simply not afraid' at Tel Aviv Tuner premiere

BY HANNAH BROWN — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:35:13 GMT

Raz, has starred in a number of international movies and series following his success in Fauda, the popular counterterrorism drama series.

Israel lacks plan for gas, mortgages, public spending, government probe finds

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:23:58 GMT

The most serious finding concerned natural gas, which provides about 70% of Israel’s electricity.

Edelstein, Shaked approached about party targeting dissatisfied right-wing, modern Orthodox voters

BY SHIR PERETS AND AVI SOLOMON — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:58:17 GMT

When asked if Israelis could expect to vote for her in the upcoming election, former justice minister Ayelet Shaked told The Jerusalem Post, “You’ll have to wait.”

WATCH: IDF strikes four new Hamas rocket-firing positions built in Gaza post-ceasefire

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:43:16 GMT

Hamas is now working harder than before to redevelop rocket firing capabilities against Israel to intimidate the Jewish state into heeding its demands.

'Ten years of hell': Netanyahu finishes testifying after 98 hearings on bribery, fraud charges

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:54:39 GMT

Traveling between the courthouse, security briefings, and a frayed coalition, Netanyahu attended 98 testimonies to hear his defense against the charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust