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Jerusalem Film Festival to open with Moshe Rosenthal’s 'Tell Me Everything'

BY HANNAH BROWN — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:17:23 GMT

"Tell Me Everything" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, marking the first time in a decade that a full-length Israeli feature film was included in that festival.

Shin Bet investigates haredi protests amid concerns over threats to government sites - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:07:48 GMT

The Shin Bet is investigating haredi anti-conscription protests after multiple disruptive incidents, amid concerns that future demonstrations could threaten government sites or officials.

There will be a Palestinian majority in the Negev by 2050, Haggai Reznik says

BY RAMI SHANI — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:42:45 GMT

“We need to prevent Palestinian women from entering," said Reznik. "The state funds and allows this. By 2050, there will be a Palestinian majority in the Negev.”

Arab parties move to reestablish Joint List without Ra’am after disagreements with Abbas

BY KESHET NEEV — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:17:25 GMT

Polls have shown that if the Arab parties were to run together, they would receive more seats than they would obtain in a separate run.

WATCH: Israel at war with Hezbollah, not Lebanon, Netanyahu says in message to Lebanese people

BY JAMES GENN — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:01:31 GMT

Netanyahu urged Lebanese citizens to reject Hezbollah's influence, saying the group is the only obstacle preventing peace, prosperity, and cooperation between Israel and Lebanon.

Hamas items, including Sinwar's battle plans on display at new intelligence center exhibit

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:24:18 GMT

There is also a separate exhibit item highlighting UNRWA workers who were likewise dual-hat operatives for Hamas, many of whom took part in the October 7 atrocities.

A-G deputies warn Ben-Gvir over alleged pattern of blocking police promotions

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:11:40 GMT

The warning comes against the backdrop of a broader legal battle over Ben-Gvir’s authority over the police and his alleged interference in operational and personnel decisions.

Ramat David Airbase hit by missile fragment during Sunday's Iran escalation, IDF confirms to 'Post'

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB AND JAMES GENN — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:54:41 GMT

The IDF confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that a missile fragment struck Ramat David Airbase during the recent Iran escalation, causing minor damage but no injuries or disruption to flight operations.

National Insurance to adopt new protections, accommodations for sexual assault survivors

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:19:24 GMT

If the person asks for a female doctor to be part of the panel, NII will try to grant the request, depending on whether a female doctor is available in the relevant medical field and location.

WATCH: President Herzog calls for Lebanese President Aoun to reject Hezbollah, Iran influence

BY TZVI JASPER AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:15:56 GMT

During a tour of northern Israel, Herzog addressed Aoun and the people of Lebanon in Arabic, saying that he extends a hand of peace towards them.

WATCH: Haredim protest in Jerusalem, central Israel over detention of draft dodgers

BY WALLA AND MAARIV — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:08:03 GMT

Israel Police said later on Wednesday that the Jerusalem protests had been dispersed and roads had reopened to traffic.

Knesset advances bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law, supporting haredi draft evaders

BY KESHET NEEV — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:39:54 GMT

It proposes that the State of Israel "recognize those who commit themselves to long-term dedication to Torah study as performing significant service to the state and the Jewish people."

Israel to open representative office in Papua New Guinea, FM Sa'ar announces after talks with PM

BY TZVI JASPER — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:31:11 GMT

Sa'ar said that he thanked Marape for his support and friendship with Israel, specifically noting that Marape had decided to move Papua New Guinea's embassy to Jerusalem in 2023.

Wounded 'Amazing Race' star brings Rabbi Sacks’ message to Israeli students

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:34:48 GMT

President Isaac Herzog praised Liheyot Ye’udi at the President’s Residence, calling on students to continue spreading Rabbi Sacks’ teachings.

Former Mossad official says Trump naive about Iran, misunderstands Middle East diplomacy

BY 103FM — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:52:27 GMT

The former counterterror head of the Mossad said that Trump "does not understand the terminology of the Middle East, not the dialectic, and the Iranians are teaching him a lesson in that regard.”

Zionist NGO Regavim to countersue Canada, EU over sanctions, denies claims of violence - interview

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:46:36 GMT

On Tuesday, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, New Zealand, and Australia announced new sanctions against several individuals and organizations in the West Bank.

Three female soldiers wounded by settlers while clearing illegal West Bank outpost

BY TZVI JASPER — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:19:04 GMT

Security forces arrived at the outpost adjacent to Ma’aleh Amos during the night, where they announced that the area was a closed military zone and demanded that all civilians disperse.

Delegation to Israel arrives amid the Iran conflict and regional tensions

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:09:56 GMT

Christian leaders from the US and Europe arrive in Israel to gain firsthand insight and strengthen advocacy for Israel worldwide

Fatah official rejects Gaza technocratic committee, contradicts official PA stance

BY DANA BEN-SHIMON — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:27:56 GMT

"The Gaza committee is an Israeli recipe for reinforcing Palestinian division," Rajoub said. "We should never have agreed to or accepted the committee under any circumstances."

Likud Court dismisses petitions to expel Gallant from party despite harsh criticisms against him

BY ANNA BARSKY — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:54:19 GMT

In the ruling, issued on Sunday, Court President Michael Kleiner and members Yitzhak Bam and Yair Lachen determined that there was no legal basis to terminate Gallant’s membership in Likud.

Israeli basketball controversy continues as Hapoel Tel Aviv barely beat Jerusalem in Game 2

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:39:38 GMT

"I love this country to death. I grew up in the United States. I choose to be here. I’m a Zionist. I love this country. I love our people, but not everyone feels the same way," said Adelson.

Hezbollah relying on drones to prevent further IDF incursions into Lebanon, senior officer says

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:48:31 GMT

"The forces understand that the only way for us to succeed is to hunt the drone operators and kill them," the senior officer said.

IDF soldier killed in Lebanon's organ donation saves six patients simultaneously

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:02:13 GMT

Following confirmation of his death, his family requested that his organs be donated, enabling several patients awaiting transplants to be saved or see their conditions improved.

Border Police officer, two IDF officers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

BY MAYA ZANGER-NADIS — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:34:34 GMT

The investigation revealed that the officer, a man in his 20s, and two of his family members, who are both officers in the IDF, had an ambush planned out in order to carry out the murder.

Grapevine: Fiscal support for the ultra-Orthodox

BY GREER FAY CASHMAN — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:03:19 GMT

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Hapoel Holon 107-93 in semifinal opener

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:32:38 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv opened its semifinal series with a 107‑93 win over Hapoel Holon, playing before empty stands due to recent missile alerts.

Ministerial committee approves Torah Study bill amid coalition tensions

BY KESHET NEEV — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:11:22 GMT

Netanyahu’s coalition advances the Torah Study law, despite opposition and warnings that the bill could worsen draft evasion amid Israel’s manpower shortage.

Trump canceled last attack on Iran, now Israeli sources fear that green light might never come

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10:44 GMT

The concern in Israel is that, given Trump’s desire for a diplomatic agreement, he might oppose even a symbolic strike the next time tensions escalate.

WATCH: Footage shows IDF appearing to shoot seven-month-old Palestinian baby in Hebron

BY CORINNE BAUM — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:26:42 GMT

In one released video, the child's father can be seen holding his body and trying to keep pressure on the boy's head wound.

Tally Gotliv jeopardized Shin Bet agent’s safety, AG tells Knesset panel

BY KESHET NEEV — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:14:52 GMT

The Attorney-General told the Knesset that Gotliv endangered a Shin Bet agent by disclosing classified details, as the MK seeks immunity from prosecution.