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‘Lasting peace, security’: BoP reaches ‘historic’ Hamas disarmament deal, Trump announces

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM AND IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:40:42 GMT

Board of Peace, White House officials to ‘Post’: Hamas, Palestinian factions agreed to deal’s framework, implementation • ‘Israel skeptical, but not much they can do except see it happen’

Ahead of Knesset elections, Israel must enforce rules to combat AI disinformation - editorial

BY JPOST EDITORIAL — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:59:05 GMT

Artificial intelligence now allows almost anyone to create convincing images, voices, and videos of events that never occurred.

Editor's Notes: The argument splitting religious-Zionist households before Israel’s election

BY ZVIKA KLEIN — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:59:43 GMT

Israel elects 120 members of Knesset by proportional representation; nobody has ever won a majority, 61 is the only number that counts.

'Still with me': Evyatar David recalls captivity, being forced to dig his grave in first interview

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:48:50 GMT

“It was like we said in captivity,” David said, addressing Gilboa-Dalal. “‘At least we are in captivity together.’ It was the same thing. We shared the same fate.”

Sources to 'Post': Israel rejects Hamas disarmament plan, no IDF pullout until Gaza demilitarized

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND IDAN KWELLER — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:11:07 GMT

There will be no Israeli withdrawal from the Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed and the Gaza Strip is demilitarized, the source emphasized.

End Jew Hatred petition New York Governor Hochul to remove Mamdani over Manhattan stabbings

BY ALEX CARSON — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:05:05 GMT

Central to the petition's grievances are accusations about equal protection and hate crimes, noting that the mayor revoked the city's antisemitism framework on his first day and didn't replace it.

Israeli stabbed at Hungary's Ozora music festival, two suspects arrested

BY AMIT AVITAN AND YOAV ETIEL AND MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:38:28 GMT

In a separate incident, several foreigners, including an Israeli citizen, were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking at the festival and on their way to it.

US denies that IRGC destroyed three F-35s, after Iran claims it killed US soldiers -report

BY CORINNE BAUM — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:48:30 GMT

The IRGC said that the attack was in retaliation for strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on Wednesday evening.

US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns

BY UDI ETZION — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:47:20 GMT

The contract is expected to dramatically increase the United States' interceptor inventory, which has been depleted by the wars involving Iran and Ukraine

Fire at kosher meat processing plant in Iowa shuts down production ahead of High Holidays

BY PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:07:30 GMT

Elefant said OU Kosher was working to “find solutions for ramping up production at other plants” while warning that the crisis could fuel bad actors.

Migrants breach border from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave in mass crossing

BY REUTERS AND IDAN KWELLER — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:38:08 GMT

Thousands of migrants entered Ceuta by sea and through a breached fence, prompting emergency calls as local businesses shut amid fears of unrest.

Jewish education’s brightest stars take center stage

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:06:10 GMT

The Jewish Teachers Award will recognize up to 7 exceptional educators whose dedication is strengthening Jewish identity, connecting young people to Israel, and shaping Jewish communities worldwide.

IDF's Zamir meets top US comm. to promote cooperation on Lebanon, Hezbollah strategy - exclusive

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:55:43 GMT

The return of the American coordinator signals progress in attempts to deploy the Lebanese Army and expel Hezbollah from some areas in southern Lebanon.

Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence

BY RAMI SHANI — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:05:30 GMT

A rally is planned in the city for Thursday amid escalating tensions, arrests, and accusations of selective police enforcement.

US won't accept 'pragmatic' Iran leadership without real change, Huckabee tells 'Post' - interview

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:37:56 GMT

“President Trump’s been incredibly clear that he’ll stay with his commitment that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” Huckabee said. “They’re not going to be able to be a continued threat."

Azerbaijan chief rabbi asks Knesset to reconsider recognition of Armenian Genocide - exclusive

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:16:35 GMT

Rabbi Shneur Segal, Chief Rabbi of the Ashkenazi Jewish Community of Azerbaijan, sent the letter to Ofir Katz, Chairman of the Likud Faction, on Monday following the Israeli government's vote.

Conscience or convenience: What's behind Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide? -opinion

BY DR. ELINA BARDACH-YALOV — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:44:01 GMT

The moral question, however, never changed. If recognizing the Armenian tragedy is a moral imperative today, why was it not one in 2006, or in 1996?

Givati soldiers storm out of Sde Teiman base following argument with commanders

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:20:52 GMT

"One of the commanders used a five-kilogram sledgehammer to destroy one of the symbols," one soldier serving in the unit told Walla.

Israel aims to build its own stealth fighter jets, autonomous combat aircraft, senior official says

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:12:54 GMT

A senior Israeli official says the country is ready to develop homegrown stealth jets and unmanned combat aircraft as part of a push to reduce reliance on US aid

Former ambassador Herzog warns Israel’s influence in Washington has diminished sharply under Trump

BY 103FM — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:16:45 GMT

"I feel... that the level of intimacy in the relationship has been damaged. Israel’s influence on decision-making in the US has diminished greatly," former ambassador to the US Mike Herzog said.

Noam Party rebrands itself ahead of elections, Maoz calls to 'strengthen right-wing bloc'

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:51:29 GMT

The party, led by MK Avi Maoz since its founding in 2019, opposes homosexuality, the LGBTQ community in general, and pushes for expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

Ben-Gurion Airport delays reach 90 minutes amid summer travel rush, Arkia CEO reveals

BY 103FM — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:38:53 GMT

Only about one-third of flights are departing on schedule as passenger traffic approaches prewar levels, Arkia CEO Oz Berlovitz told 103FM on Thursday.

Iranian Christian dissident denied right to stay in Israel with his wife, child - interview

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:37:23 GMT

"Everything inside me began to change. I started thinking: maybe the people they hung from cranes were innocent too, like us. Maybe the people whose hands they cut off were also innocent."

Israel’s unbeaten U18 run ends against Slovenia, but World Cup hopes remain alive

BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:55:57 GMT

Despite the defeat, coach Nadav Zilberstein’s team still has plenty to play for, as it will now battle for fifth place, with a win in its next game securing a berth at next year’s FIBA U19 World Cup.

Maccabi Haifa F.C. begins rebuilding effort after disappointing season

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:49:45 GMT

Barak Bachar and Lior Refaelov say Maccabi Haifa has learned from last season and rebuilt its squad, staff and training structure for the new campaign.

Hapoel Beersheba beats Vikingur, advances to face Red Star Belgrade

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:28:42 GMT

Hapoel Beersheba beat Vikingur 2,0 on Wednesday to advance in Champions League qualifying and secure European competition this season.