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IDF's pursuit of Deif disctracted from warning signs Hamas was planning October 7 attack

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:57:44 GMT

Prior to October 7, many still viewed Deif as more important and dangerous than Hamas’s Gaza Chief Yahya Sinwar.

RZP, Shas recommend Netanyahu to receive mandate to Herzog, Yisrael Beytenu backs Eisenkot

BY KESHET NEEV AND SHIR PERETS — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:51:51 GMT

The consultations began with a delegation from Religious Zionist Party after a delay caused by a security screening machine that triggered an alert while screening visitors.

Trump considers firing Hegseth after midterm losses, DeSantis suggested as replacement - report

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:24:33 GMT

Both Trump himself and Vice President JD Vance cited the war with Iran as one of the primary reasons behind the Republicans' losses.

Israel ties, Iran war drove Trump voters to Democrats, Vance says after midterm defeat

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:31:50 GMT

"If you'd like to argue [the war] was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost. That's at least honest," Vance wrote.

Iran could make or break Trump’s final two years, historian argues

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:27:55 GMT

Hanson expects Trump to rely on executive orders domestically and retain considerable freedom abroad, while predicting that Democrats would block judicial and Cabinet nominations.

Philly anti-Israel groups plan boycott of Jewish businesses before Kristallnacht anniversary

BY ALEX CARSON — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:03:03 GMT

The graphic explicitly singles out several dining locations in the city, displaying crossed-out warning icons over the names Mac Mart, K'Far Cafe, Huda, Goldie, Dizengoff, and Schlesinger's.

More than 60,000 Christians, Jews march in Peru in support of Israel, against antisemitism

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:12:16 GMT

Speaking to the crowd, Ambassador Dagan encouraged people to commit to fighting Jew-hatred as a way of honoring the memory of those who died in the Holocaust.

Sbarro bombing terrorist Ahlam Tamimi served with US lawsuit via X

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:45:59 GMT

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that Arnold and Frimet Roth, the parents of 15-year-old Malka Roth, could serve Tamimi with legal papers through social media.

Iran strikes Kurdish region of Iraq following US midterm elections - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:42 GMT

The attacks illustrate how Iran continues to target Kurdish opposition groups in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

'Turn that inshallah into alhamdulillah': Democrat El-Sayed wins Michigan US Senate race

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IDAN KWELLER — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:22:50 GMT

El-Sayed has stirred controversy throughout his campaign due to his stance on Israel, having accused the Jewish state of genocide over the war against Hamas in Gaza.

Trump's aid decision could shake Gulf confidence in US security commitments - interview

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD AND REUTERS — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:28:15 GMT

The Middle East would like to view a surprise end in the assistance to its most important strategic ally as a cause for concern on Washington’s long-term commitment to its regional partners.”

What literature can teach us about the climate crisis

BY ELLIOT HELLER AND IN COLLABORATION WITH BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:25:19 GMT

Prof. Itay Marienberg-Milikowsky of Ben-Gurion University argues that the books that matter most for the environment may not be about the environment at all

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.

IDF, Shin Bet kill six terrorists from three separate organizations in strikes near Khan Yunis

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:35:44 GMT

Four of the terrorists belonged to Hamas, one to Jaish al-Islam (Army of Islam), and the sixth to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Robots frequently used in battle to reduce risk to soldiers, IDF chief Zamir says

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:23:27 GMT

The IDF has also discussed the use of special robots to enter tunnels and residences that may be booby-trapped, prior to soldiers entering

High Court says Ohana breached ruling, but leaves comptroller vote to next Knesset

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:03:58 GMT

Judges condemn months of delay as key oversight powers remain blocked; speaker and Knesset ordered to pay NIS 10,000 in costs.

State Attorney seeks harsher sentence for doctor convicted of rape, sexual abuse of patients

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:44:45 GMT

In September, the Tel Aviv District Court sentenced Levin for raping the mother of a patient, committing sexual offenses against two patients, and abusing his authority in his treatment.

How did Israeli start-up XTEND go from gaming company to drone warfare leader?

BY JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:47:17 GMT

XTEND’s XOS platform is designed to coordinate robots from many manufacturers while keeping humans firmly in charge.

Israeli surgeons complete robotic lung transplant without fully opening chest, spreading ribs

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:07:12 GMT

The new, robotic method requires only small incisions in the chest to allow robotic technology to connect the transplanted lung to the patient's blood vessels and airways.

What can Jews take away from the sweeping Democrat victory in the US midterm elections? - analysis

BY AMI EDEN/JTA — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:34:58 GMT

The sheer size and geographic scope of the Republican wipeout Tuesday makes it hard to read anything definitive into the results beyond a nationwide repudiation of US President Donald Trump.

Iran's strategic patience in negotiation with Trump pays off after US midterm election - analysis

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:29:53 GMT

Israel must engage more with both Trump and Congressional Democrats, while being ready to act solo against Iran, in order to ensure its survival.

US Democratic tsunami: Three major challenges facing Israel after Republican defeat - analysis

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:04:30 GMT

Trump's Iran strategy, Democratic control of Congress, and the 2028 presidential race could reshape Israel's relationship with Washington for years to come.