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Israeli watchdogs demand state inquiry into flight security failures following flydubai attack

BY UDI ETZION — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:42:00 GMT

The demand followed the attempted terrorist attack on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, amid reports of persistent gaps in the screening of flight crews and information transfer.

High Court recommends Yair Golan withdraw Shin Bet protection petition

BY SARAH BEN-NUN AND KESHET NEEV — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:08:42 GMT

The petition documents dozens of threats posted between July and late September, including calls for Golan to be shot or hanged and messages threatening members of his family.

Rabbi Lando: Zionism to blame for Arab hostility, religious IDF troops killed over 'twisted Torah'

BY SARAH MOSKOWITZ — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:23:58 GMT

UTJ spiritual leader Lando: '[National-Religious Jews] are being killed because their rabbis teach them twisted Torah' • Litvak rabbi says secular Israelis 'have no connection with Judaism'

Next gov’t should hand control of Palestinian areas in West Bank to Jordan, Liberman says

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:05:50 GMT

Yisrael Beytenu is part of the opposition bloc seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition in the October election. It has recently been polling at around nine to 10 seats.

Knesset legal adviser urges vote as Israel enters fourth month without comptroller

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:33:22 GMT

The position of state comptroller has been vacant since July, when Matanyahu Englman completed his term without a successor in line and Michael Rabello's election was invalidated.

Bennett: 'Direct line' connects flydubai attempted hijacking, Oct. 7 after gov. trades blame

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND SHIR PERETS AND UDI ETZION — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:15:13 GMT

This comes after Transportation Minister Miri Regev denied that her agency was responsible for vetting the crew for foreign airlines, despite a 2023 that stipulates as such.

High Court to weigh direct Shin Bet protection over private security for Democrats chair Yair Golan

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:59:54 GMT

The framework followed a top-secret decision adopted by the Ministerial Committee for Shin Bet Affairs on September 16, nearly two weeks before the petition was filed.

Netanyahu: 'Britain still an ally of Israel,' even if gov't 'appeases our enemies, attacks us'

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:55:21 GMT

"When they appease our common enemies and attack us, it doesn't say much," Netanyahu said about the current relationship with the UK government during an interview with The Daily Mail.

Supreme Court signals majority to bar Abu Shehadeh, urges him to withdraw

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:25:44 GMT

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit said the justices unanimously agreed that Abu Shehadeh’s statements were “painful, outrageous and repugnant,” but added that they differed on the legal outcome.

Israeli ministers call for increased military action after flydubai incident

BY KESHET NEEV — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:50:26 GMT

Ministers and opposition politicians also praised the Israeli passengers aboard the flybubai aircraft, saying that they saved many lives and potentially prevented a disaster on the scale of 9/11.

Lapid: Nothing close to flydubai incident discussed during latest security briefing with Netanyahu

BY SHIR PERETS — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:51:51 GMT

Lapid issued the statement following the incident aboard a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an apparent attempt by a pilot to seize control of the aircraft.

Sohlberg sets Central Elections Committee hearing on Likud petition against Fly&Vote initiative

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:31:06 GMT

Sohlberg ordered AID Coalition to explain differences between its response to the petition and information published on the Fly&Vote website.

Three years since October 7 IDSF-Habithonistim to hold conference

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:24:49 GMT

The “From Crisis to Triumph” conference will feature senior defense and diplomatic figures

U2 frontman Bono compares Ben-Gvir comments on Gazans to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler's rhetoric

BY ELI LEON — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:51:48 GMT

During the interview, conducted by journalist Brian Hiatt, Bono addressed comments Ben-Gvir made about Gaza residents in a conversation with former hostage survivor Rom Braslavski.

Lapid: No need for public panic, despite Netanyahu's claims of possible pre-election attack

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:53:47 GMT

"Security threats must be handled professionally and responsibly," Lapid said. "Israel’s security and IDF bases are not mere backdrops for election campaign videos."

Herzog holds annual presidential Sukkot event with shows, culture, activities targeted for children

BY GREER FAY CASHMAN — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:38:26 GMT

This year, the sukkah looked like a bare-bones movie set. In previous years, it was decorated with the best of Israel’s flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

Has Netanyahu's postponement of a state commission of inquiry into October 7 backfired? - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:24:54 GMT

The difficulty with postponing an inquiry is that postponement does not end the questions. It leaves them hanging, waiting for someone else to answer them.

WATCH: Strock says Israel will establish settlements across West Bank Areas A, B as sanctions mount

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:07:25 GMT

In addition, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would make no distinction between Areas A, B, and C if appointed defense minister.

MK Busso criticizes haredi draft march, says Shas, Likud will continue collaboration after election

BY 103FM — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:45:05 GMT

"These are the same people who also march against the haredi parties. Against me and against each and every one of us."

High Court orders Shin Bet, government to answer Yair Golan protection petition

BY SARAH BEN-NUN AND KESHET NEEV — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:03:59 GMT

The Democrats said Israel Police had raised Golan’s risk level to 4 on a six-point scale, which it described as high and identical to the rating given to Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot.

Experts warn party disqualification bids risk intimidating, disenfranchising Arab voters

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:49:41 GMT

Even a Supreme Court reversal may not dispel intimidation and safety fears, they say.

Liberman warns Palestinian elections could repeat 2006 Hamas victory, calls to dismantle PA

BY SHIR PERETS — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:46:02 GMT

"After 33 years since the signing of the Oslo Accords, it can be determined that the experiment failed, the agreements went bankrupt, and the Palestinian Authority must be dismantled," he said.

Haredi anti-draft march in Bnei Brak doubled as launch event for a protest political party - report

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:48:42 GMT

"In Netanyahu's Government of Evasion, the deserters are the heroes," Gadi Eisenkot claimed, dubbing the march "Netanyahu's walk of shame."

For FM Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's diplomatic battlefield is as important as the military one

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:41:57 GMT

FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Israel's foreign minister tells the Post about his effort to move embassies to Jerusalem and his drive to protect Israel’s interests in a complex international arena.

Shin Bet Unit 730 to be in charge of Eisenkot's security after police warn of elevated threat

BY AVI ASHKENAZI — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:19:38 GMT

Security officials told Maariv that final discussions have been held in recent days within the Shin Bet regarding the security plan and the scope of protection Eisenkot will receive.

Netanyahu set for brief UNGA visit with limited diplomatic meetings, planned anti-Israel protests

BY ANNA BARSKY — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:07:27 GMT

The prime minister is expected to spend just six hours in the US, with no meeting planned with US President Donald Trump and protests expected to accompany his New York appearance.

Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state, highlight Hamas support at UNGA

BY ASHER SMITH — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:57:38 GMT

Bennet said Netanyahu’s UN address would provide an opportunity to highlight what he described as Qatar’s role in supporting Hamas and its military wing.

Trump shares Channel 13 election poll showing Netanyahu's bloc leading with 54 seats

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:31:57 GMT

In August, Trump told FOX News that he "may endorse somebody" in the upcoming Israeli election, though he conceded it would be "most appropriate for me to stay out of it."

Central Elections Committee bars Arab Ra'am, Joint List parties from running in October elections

BY SARAH BEN-NUN AND JAMES GENN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:11:01 GMT

The CEC's decision is temporary pending a ruling from the Supreme Court.

Netanyahu, Katz attack Liberman over call to establish Israeli-Jordanian confederation in West Bank

BY SHIR PERETS — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:38:22 GMT

The proposal is not the first time Liberman has advocated a Jordanian administrative role in Palestinian areas of the West Bank.