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Trump surrogates discuss Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government with Israeli officials - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND AVI SOLOMON — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:54:56 GMT

Sources told The Washington Post that Netanyahu told US officials that he believes Eisenkot would be the best partner if hostilities resume between Israel and Iran.

President Herzog receives credentials of five new ambassadors to Israel day before elections

BY GREER FAY CASHMAN — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:49:17 GMT

The list includes Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Bayingana of Rwanda, Christophe Parisot of France, Arad Benko of Austria, Stella Ronner Grubacic of the Netherlands, and Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable of Ghana.

Miri Regev's unfulfilled promises: Eight transportation reforms that never happened

BY UDI ETZION — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:12:41 GMT

Deaths on Israel’s roads are at a 20-year high, Europe’s road safety council has suspended Israel, and the national plan Transport Minister Regev hailed as ‘dramatic’ is still unfunded.

Unwanted endorsement: Political ad causes uproar at Jerusalem's Lev Academic Center

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:52:15 GMT

Those who know the highly regarded college, which since 1969 has produced religious graduates with degrees in a variety of engineering fields and nursing, were likely surprised.

Eisenkot's security to be placed in charge of private company, in coordination with Shin Bet

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:51:28 GMT

The announcement came after the Shin Bet chief David Zini ruled in August that Eisenkot did not meet the requirements needed to qualify for the elite Unit 730 protection.

Over 100,000 rally in Tel Aviv demanding commission of inquiry into failures during October 7

BY HODAYA RAN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:04:17 GMT

Thousands gathered at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square on Saturday, joined by opposition leaders, to demand an inquiry into the failures surrounding October 7.

From Kfar Aza to Knesset: Alon Futterman’s new mission for unity

BY ELLIOT HELLER — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:16:16 GMT

The director of the Kfar Aza Foundation reflects on three years of rehabilitation efforts for the kibbutz, his recent US speaking tour, and his decision to run for the Knesset alongside Gadi Eisenkot

Netanyahu's inner circle is now almost entirely religious, cabinet secretary says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:46:40 GMT

Fuchs spoke on "Religious Jews in Senior Positions: Dilemmas and Challenges" at the second annual conference held at Jerusalem's International Conference Center by Zomet Institute and Makor Rishon.

Education Minister Kisch orders sweeping overhaul of Israeli school testing after PISA failures

BY SHIR PERETS — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:11:03 GMT

"After carefully examining the professional review report prepared by Prof. Ami Moyal, I announce that I accept and adopt the report's conclusions and all of its recommendations in full," Kisch said.

'They returned in coffins': Families of slain hostages call on Netanyahu to drop election slogan

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND JONAH DAVIDOV — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:40:58 GMT

The bereaved families accused the Likud of exploiting hostages' deaths for political gain by using the phrase "we brought everyone home" as part of its election campaigning.

Netanyahu, Hegseth hold covert meeting at Israel's Ovda air base days before Israel's election

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN AND IDAN KWELLER AND AMICHAI STEIN — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:48:47 GMT

Defense Minister Israel Katz reportedly attended the meeting, but IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and other senior Israeli officials were not invited for confidentiality reasons.

Qatargate suspect Urich continued boosting Doha’s PR image after Oct. 7 massacre - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:10:56 GMT

According to N12, citing Urich during his interrogation and investigation in connection to the Qatargate scandal, Urich admitted to having worked with Qatar until at least the middle of 2024.

‘The user is hacking himself’: How AI exposes Israel’s political inner circles - analysis

BY GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:54:53 GMT

The Urich leak raises concerns about AI-assisted programming, third-party messaging services, and the potential for personal accounts to expose sensitive political communications.

'I love you': Ben-Gvir confronts Netanyahu over efforts to keep him out of government

BY 103FM — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:41:12 GMT

Despite their close partnership throughout the current government's term, Netanyahu appears to be distancing himself from Ben-Gvir ahead of the upcoming elections.

Liberman accuses Trump of seeking to run Israel through 'puppet' PM Netanyahu

BY 103FM — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:59:18 GMT

Liberman accuses Trump of treating Netanyahu as a puppet, rejects a minority government, and condemns racist remarks targeting Eisenkot.

Herzog to travel to Hungary, meet with PM Magyar, at Netanyahu's request

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:51:04 GMT

This trip will be the first visit to Hungary by a senior Israeli official since Magyar took over the prime ministership from Viktor Orbán in April.

Democrats' Golan, Kariv decry gov't inaction on West Bank violence in visit to wounded journalist

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:49:02 GMT

Democrats leader Golan and MK Kariv visited Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine after she was attacked in the West Bank, accusing the government of failing to address Jewish extremist violence.

Israeli gov't approves NIS 2.5 billion for defense, slashing ministry budgets ahead of elections

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:35:00 GMT

According to the announcement, funds will be pulled from government ministries' budgets, resulting in a 4.9% cut for each ministry.

Netanyahu: Magal's 'monkey' remark on Eisenkot inappropriate, but Likud voters face daily insults

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:45:24 GMT

The prime minister also criticized what he described as a double standard in the treatment of his political supporters, calling on Eisenkot to condemn derogatory remarks directed at Likud voters.

Israeli TV host calls Gadi Eisenkot a 'monkey', alleges behind-the-scenes control

BY AVI SOLOMON — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:37:45 GMT

During the discussion, Magal said, "He's a monkey, he's a monkey. Are you impressed by the fact that he's Mizrahi?"

Netanyahu warns of 'campaign to smear Israel' after European diplomats attacked in West Bank

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:11:18 GMT

"We urge caution before drawing conclusions from today's reports that European diplomats were attacked by masked Israelis," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.

Several Petah Tikva synagogues refuse to host Smotrich, cite objections to politics during services

BY ALON HACHMON AND ANNA BARSKY — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:58:06 GMT

Some congregants argued that withdrawing the invitation after it had already been extended and publicly announced would be inappropriate, particularly since the synagogue had hosted other speakers.

'An insane reality': Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of blocking hostage deal despite unanimous support

BY 103FM — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:51:14 GMT

Eisenkot described behind-the-scenes discussions over hostage negotiations, military operations in Gaza, and plans to strike Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Right-wing activists affiliated with Otzma Yehudit invade Arab Joint List Tel Aviv headquarters

BY YOAV ETIEL — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:09:18 GMT

The Joint List said MK Ofer Cassif intended to contact the Tel Aviv District police commander that evening to demand the swift arrest and prosecution of those involved.

Haredi draft dodgers subjected to 'Holocaust' treatment, ultra-Orthodox Knesset candidate claims

BY MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:53:14 GMT

"Our situation is close to what it was in the Holocaust," Stark said. "And there's no other way to say it."

Likud seeks Shin Bet review of suspected foreign interference over Eisenkot contacts

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:20 GMT

In a letter sent by attorney Ilan Bombach, the party requested verification of the report and urged Sohlberg to consider urgent measures to address the suspected interference.

UTJ’s Pindrus calls gay Knesset Speaker Ohana a 'desecration,' Aguda files ethics complaint

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:43:42 GMT

There is one thing that, in my opinion, was a mishap: at the beginning of the term, they voted for a Knesset Speaker, and I think there was a desecration of God's name in it," said Pindrus.

Qatargate suspect Urich met with Qatar's 'head of Israel project' months after October 7 - report

BY SHIR PERETS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:22:15 GMT

According to N12, the meetings were not part of an official assignment on behalf of Israel, and Netanyahu previously testified that Urich had never disclosed his ties to Qatar or the meetings.

Ronen Bar files NIS 3 million defamation lawsuit against Netanyahu over shifting Oct. 7 blame

BY SARAH BEN-NUN AND AMIR BOHBOT — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:41:43 GMT

The lawsuit alleges that in the months leading up to October 7, Netanyahu received repeated warnings about the possibility of an escalation on multiple fronts, with particular emphasis on Gaza.

Israelis aren’t afraid of Iran, they’re afraid of supermarket prices, Zelekha says - interview

BY SHIR PERETS — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:43:27 GMT

“If anyone gets in my way, I will bring down their government,” he said, stating he would demand control of the Finance Ministry and the Competition Authority in coalition negotiations.