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Bennett pitches educational reform ahead of election, standardized curriculum

BY THE MEDIA LINE STAFF — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:53:01 GMT

Under the “From Tribes to People” proposal, all students would study a common curriculum that includes Hebrew, English, mathematics, civics, Torah, and Jewish and Zionist traditions.

First-ever woman completes IDF Sayeret Matkal course, set to join operational service

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:40:13 GMT

The IDF announces its first female soldier to complete the elite Sayeret Matkal course, marking a historic milestone in Israel’s special forces as she prepares for future operations.

Knesset passes first reading of controversial bill to split attorney-general's role - explainer

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:25:28 GMT

Supporters say the bill restores power to elected officials; critics say it would weaken the state’s central legal gatekeeper.

David Barnea's Mossad revolution: How the spy agency became a war-fighting juggernaut - exclusive

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:59:33 GMT

After decades in the agency, and five years at its top, including some of the most crucial in Israel's history, Barnea also has some critical viewpoints which Israel and the world can learn from.

Supreme Court rules Israel’s ban on Red Cross visits to detainees unlawful

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:44:55 GMT

Israel’s High Court ruled the state’s blanket ban on Red Cross visits to security prisoners unlawful, citing lack of legal basis, decades of precedent, and violations of detainee rights.

Jerusalem's 24th March for Pride and Tolerance begins with new route toward Knesset

BY AVIHAI CHIIM — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:19:02 GMT

The 24th Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance kicked off with a new route toward the Knesset, highlighting calls for equal rights, legislative change, and inclusion for Israel’s LGBTQ+ community.

Hezbollah drone struck IDF Northern Commander Rafi Milo's car in recent Lebanon visit

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:17:32 GMT

Had Milo been harmed, let alone killed, it would have been viewed as a strategic victory for Hezbollah, since he would have been the highest-ranked Israeli commander killed during the war.

Netanyahu loses support in northern Israel as voters demand tougher stance on Lebanon

BY REUTERS — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:31 GMT

The May poll by Agam Labs at Israel's Hebrew University showed residents in the north abandoning Netanyahu's Likud more quickly than voters elsewhere and faulting him harshly over the war in Lebanon.

Car bombing in broad daylight: Woman killed in suspected assassination on Ayalon Highway

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:59:28 GMT

Police confirmed the incident was criminal in nature and have opened an investigation into the matter.

US mediates unprecedented Israel-Lebanon deal, introduces exclusive zones - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:12:58 GMT

The key parts of the deal are the ceasefire, the creation of “pilot zones” for the Lebanese army to take control, and also movement toward a comprehensive deal.

Hamas uses teens, disabled civilians for border reconaissance as IDF prepares for new Gaza ops.

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:50:22 GMT

Hamas has been exploiting Gazans in order to gather information on troop activities, response times, and blind spots for infiltration and attacks.

Hapoel Tel Aviv evens basketball quarterfinals, Hapoel Jerusalem reaches semifinals

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:20:15 GMT

Vasilije Micic and Oz Blayzer lead Hapoel Tel Aviv past Maccabi Rishon 95-69, forcing a decisive third game, while Hapoel Jerusalem sweeps Hapoel HaEmek to reach the semifinals.

Rabbi warns proposed Kotel bill could criminalize egalitarian prayer

BY JTA/ RABBI ROBYN FRYER BODZIN — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:32:17 GMT

Thirteen years ago, on the morning of Rosh Chodesh Adar, Rabbi Elyse Goldstein was detained at the Kotel after joining a group praying with Women of the Wall in the women’s section.

Defense Ministry sees progress in battle against Hezbollah's fiber-optic drones

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:44:30 GMT

Some anti-drone systems have already been deployed as Israel seeks solutions to Hezbollah's fiber-optic drone threat.

IDF raids Hezbollah weapon storage site, booby-trapped explosive facility

BY TZVI JASPER — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:36:45 GMT

Over the course of the operation, the IDF used six tons of explosives to destroy over 20 terrorist sites in the area.

Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire on condition of end to Hezbollah fire, US State Department says

BY IDAN KWELLER AND REUTERS AND TZVI JASPER — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:10:13 GMT

It was further stated that “under US guidance, the two sides agreed to move quickly toward establishing pilot zones in which the Lebanese army will have exclusive control over the area."

Southern District Committee approves plan submission for new settlement, named after Oct. 7 soldier

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:18:09 GMT

The settlement will be located east of Kibbutz Sa’ad in the Gaza Envelope and will fall under the jurisdiction of the Sdot Negev Regional Council.

Three Holon minors arrested on suspicion of assaulting student in school bathroom

BY HODAYA RAN — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:45:44 GMT

An investigation revealed that the assault occured after an argument between students allegedly escalated into a fight inside the school bathroom.

Jessica Lange sparkles in newest film, ‘The Great Lillian Hall’ - review

BY HANNAH BROWN — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:43:30 GMT

Jessica Lange breathes life into a story about a Broadway diva who, months into rehearsals for a revival of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, discovers she is struggling with dementia.

Human bones discovered in Kibbutz Kfar Aza neighborhood devastated in October 7 massacre

BY RAMI SHANI — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:41:45 GMT

The report noted that Nirel Zini, who was murdered during the attack, was decapitated by terrorists, and his head has not been found to this day.

Netanyahu slams violent ultra-Orthodox riot at Supreme Court Justice Sohlberg’s home

BY SARAH BEN-NUN AND SHOSHANA BAKER — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:16:25 GMT

Rioters reportedly caused significant property damage and attempted to break into Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg's home.

'Government will not be run like mafia,' says Bennett as opposition reacts to comptroller election

BY KESHET NEEV AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:05:18 GMT

The opposition warned, after the highly controversial vote took place in the Knesset plenum, that the election was illegal, while many petitions were also filed with the High Court of Justice.

Next Miss Israel may not be Israeli, 2025 winner warns 'Post' about rigged pageant - exclusive

BY MICHAEL STARR — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:34:14 GMT

For the last two years, the Miss Israel competition has been held in Miami, rather than Israel, and encouraged non-Israeli Jews to apply.

Haredi daycare subsidies risk fueling enlistment backlash, political firestorms - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:34:07 GMT

The haredi parties may garner enough support from Netanyahu and the Likud to pass their childcare subsidy bill. But it may prove a hollow victory.

US, Israel will 'fully return' to military action if needed, Netanyahu tells CNBC

BY CORINNE BAUM — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:38:09 GMT

Netanyahu acknowledged his tense call with President Trump earlier this week, saying that the two have “tactical disagreements,” but highlighted that they “agree on the main things.”

Arab lawmakers seek to join High Court petition against death penalty law

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:32:03 GMT

According to the request, the applicants asked to join after the petition was filed, citing their public interest in the law and involvement in the parliamentary and public debate around it.

What does the kashrut reform repeal mean, and could it raise food prices? - explainer

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:47:01 GMT

The reform was designed to move Israel’s kashrut system away from one controlled almost entirely by the Chief Rabbinate and local rabbinates, and toward a regulated market.

Trump-Netanyahu call, restraint on Beirut strike signals 'Iranian victory,’ INSS researcher warns

BY 103FM — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:08:37 GMT

"Hezbollah has suddenly recovered, and they have also created a split between Israel and the United States. This is a kind of enormous Iranian achievement,” INSS researcher Beni Sabti said.

'I lost trust in my army,' former official says in debate over transparency after Oct. 7 failures

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:21:19 GMT

Eyal Eshel, father of an IDF observer killed at the Nahal Oz base, said the families had faced deep frustration over what he described as missing information from the defense establishment.

New Mossad chief reunites with Hatzalah medics who saved his life during October 7 at inauguration

BY SHIR PERETS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:48:40 GMT

“During those moments in the ambulance, I had no idea that the man we were treating would one day lead one of the most sensitive and important organizations in Israel,” said Moshe Weizman.