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Haredi protesters break into Jerusalem Light Rail construction sites, assault workers

In one video seen by The Jerusalem Post, haredi protesters try to push through the fence and get into a physical altercation with construction workers.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters set fire to construction materials during a protest against construction work on the Jerusalem Light Rail in the Bar-Ilan area of Jerusalem, June 8, 2026.

New study links organized crime and weak governance to rising cost of living in Israel

Zilberman, "Restoring governance is not only a security mission; it is the single most important economic step Israel can take to lower prices and return billions of shekels to its citizens."

IDF soldiers to enter reserve duty immediately following mandatory service - report

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Daughter of former prisoners now serves in Israel Prison Service uniform to support at-risk youth

Sari Shriki, 19, who grew up in a youth facility, is volunteering with the Israel Prison Service through a national service track for at-risk youth.

BoP says UNRWA 'has no place' in Gaza as COGAT launches pilot program for returning residents

"We are turning the page on the complex of perpetual aid dependency and conflict," the BoP said. "The people of Gaza deserve better."

JULY 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike that destroyed a residential building in Gaza City, September 6, 2025; Illustrative.

Explosive device found near Ashkelon playground, suspect arrested

Prosecutors say fingerprints and location data linked suspect Osher Peretz to the sophisticated device though he denies building or hiding it.

JULY 1, 2026ByRAMI SHANI

New Bullet-resistant MDA ambulance dedicated to two fallen IDF reservists

Nitai Meizels and Amishar Ben-David were remembered in Eli with a new ambulance designed to protect patients and medical teams.

JULY 1, 2026ByYOSSI HURST

A soldier stands guard and defends the Sderot MDA station on October 7

Air Haifa expands with new Ben-Gurion-Eilat route and up to 10 daily flights

The planned route will connect Israel’s main international airport with Ramon Airport near Eilat. Ticket prices and the flight schedule will be revealed after the relevant slots are allocated.

JULY 1, 2026ByYOSSI HURST

Air Haifa launched their new airplane in July as part of their airline launch.

Judicial Selection Committee picks 26 more judges, registrars after extended freeze

This latest series of appointments follows Sunday's appointment of 68 judicial officials after around a year and a half of delay.

JULY 1, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and ten Supreme Court justices arrive for a hearing on petitions against the change to the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, June 21, 2026.

Noam Shapira appointed first Director of National Public Diplomacy Staff since before October 7

The government exempted the role from the usual tender process, with other candidates reportedly claiming that the process was predetermined.

JULY 1, 2026ByYOSSI HURST