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What to watch in Israel this week: Classic action movies, and remembering Dolly Parton’s best roles

BY HANNAH BROWN — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:03:34 GMT

TV Time: This week’s picks include classic action, a psychological thriller, and some of Dolly Parton’s most memorable screen roles.

‘I want Adam Levine to bring me the cake’: Israeli pop star Nunu on five years of war and music

BY SAGI BEN NUN — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:54:24 GMT

Nunu looks back on five years in the spotlight, shelving an album after October 7, and opening for Maroon 5.

Jerusalem highlights: August 28 - September 3

BY HAGAY HACOHEN — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:14:01 GMT

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

WATCH: IDF kills Hamas-linked former senior Jenin terror cell member in West Bank vehicle strike

BY AARON GLICK — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:55:10 GMT

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the IDF for the "successful thwarting of the terrorists in Jenin" in an X/Twitter Post earlier on Friday.

As Europe remains divided over Israel, North Macedonia finds new reasons to stand with Jerusalem

BY ALEX WINSTON — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:52:27 GMT

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: North Macedonia's FM says Skopje is prioritizing closer ties with Israel through direct flights, trade and defense cooperation, while warning that Iran also threatens Europe.

WATCH: IDF kills Hamas commander in Gaza who infiltrated Israel on October 7

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:49:52 GMT

The strike follows an attack on Sunday in which the IDF killed Hamas Nukhba terrorist Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, who served as former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard.

Transgender Israeli computer engineer detained by ICE following kidnapping charges in New Hampshire

BY YOAV ETIEL — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:33:56 GMT

Alon later launched federal proceedings against the US prison authorities, and argued that her incarceration in a men's prison and the treatment she received violated her rights.

Haredi protest erupts on Route 433 after police arrest draft dodger suspected of stealing car

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:52:12 GMT

According to the police, a 20-year-old had been caught driving a stolen car, after which it was determined that he was also a draft evader.

'The real victory': Former Gaza hostage Elkana Bohbot welcomes birth of new daughter

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:05:53 GMT

In a post on Instagram, Bohbot shared a photo of him, his wife, and the newborn baby in the hospital. Alongside the photo, he included a passage from the book of Psalms, thanking God.

Former Gaza hostage Emily Damari marries partner Dani Amit in Tel Aviv wedding celebration

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:05:05 GMT

The couple had gotten engaged in January, 2026, one year after Damari was released from Hamas captivity.

Majority of residents have not returned to Kibbutz Nir Oz after October 7, chairman says

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:22:08 GMT

"I didn't think it would take so much time to recover," he said. "We're not giving up. Kibbutz Nir Oz will prosper so that new families will come."

Shin Bet, police indict Arab teenagers for allegedly swearing loyalty to ISIS, planning attacks

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:08:15 GMT

The minor, a 16-year-old, was arrested earlier this month after an investigation uncovered that he had allegedly sworn loyalty to ISIS.

Hanochi brings power and purpose as Israel fights to keep hoops World Cup hopes alive

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:17:25 GMT

This summer, Jerusalem signed one of Europe’s top coaches, Serbian Sasa Obradovic, who previously led Monaco to the EuroLeague Final Four.

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, strong winds

BY YOAV ETIEL — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:16:32 GMT

The preparations come amid forecasts for the weekend weather system, which indicate that wind gusts of 40-50 kph are expected as early as Saturday morning.

Israel hits back at 15 countries, EU over criticism of UNRWA compound seizure

BY IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:37:19 GMT

The ministry referred to a report by the USAID Office of Inspector General which concluded that more than 100 UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 Hamas attack.

Ethiopian asylum seekers in Israel face deportation after years without permanent status

BY THEIA CHATELLE/JTA — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:33:08 GMT

Asked whether any of this had left him bitter toward Israel, one Ethiopian asylum seeker, who asked not to be named for fear of deportation, rejected the premise. “I don’t hate,” he said.

Hundreds of haredim protest Jerusalem light rail expansion, attempt to enter construction site

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND WALLA AND ALON HACHMON — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:24:17 GMT

A demonstration against Jerusalem’s light rail expansion escalated Thursday night as protesters reportedly tore down fences and attempted to enter the construction site.

IsraAID deploys emergency team to Nepal after deadly floods, landslides

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:15:31 GMT

An IsraAID emergency team is heading to Nepal as the country responds to catastrophic flooding and landslides that have killed hundreds and left nearly 1,000 people missing.

Exploring Bennett's security policy vision, belief that he can convince Egypt to fix Gaza standoff

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:36:22 GMT

SPECIAL PROFILE: Former prime minister Naftali Bennett lays out his security policy for Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria, were he to be elected prime minister, and how he would differ from Netanyahu.

Iran regime will fall through mix of operations, economic pressure, ex-Mossad chief Barnea says

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:36:00 GMT

Barnea, in his first speech since leaving the post of Israel's spy chief in June, also said that Hezbollah and Hamas are weaker now than they were before the October 7 massacre.

Otzma Yehudit publishes children's book about Ben-Gvir's actions as Nat. Sec. minister

BY CORINNE BAUM — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:11:37 GMT

Otzma Yehudit's book reportedly summarizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s accomplishments as a minister and as the party’s chairman.

Suspected hazardous materials leak in Jerusalem, two elderly people found unconscious

BY WALLA — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:59:27 GMT

Magen David Adom teams are treating two people in their 70s and 80s who were found unconscious but breathing, lying on the floor of a bedroom.

Forensics unable to determine Eldar Dayan's cause of death, suspects released from house arrest

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:46:37 GMT

The decision does not close the investigation or clear the suspects, but without knowing how Dayan died, police have been unable to establish the evidence needed to sustain a murder allegation.

Mossad Director Gofman prevented from handling 'Qatargate' over conflict of interest

BY JAMES GENN AND YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:59:16 GMT

Mossad Director Roman Gofman, who served as the PM's military secretary before becoming spy chief, will not handle the "Qatargate" investigations because of his personal ties to key suspects.

Tensions rise in Givati unit after religious soldiers refuse mission involving female medic

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:53:43 GMT

Sources familiar with the details warned that the way the incidents are handled could lead to a broader crisis involving yeshiva student units in the IDF.

Former Gaza hostage Evyatar David launches crowdfunding campaign to support recovery

BY CORINNE BAUM — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:17:45 GMT

“I’m trying to understand how to do good rehab and help myself with this," former Gaza hostage Evyatar David told CNN on Wednesday.

PM, Defense Minister deny any instruction exists to reopen Erez Border Crossing into Gaza Strip

BY JAMES GENN — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:58:59 GMT

There are preparations to open the crossing on September 1, but it still requires final approval, sources from COGAT told The Jerusalem Post.

IDF launches strikes on southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's explosive drone attacks on soldiers

BY JAMES GENN — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:34:51 GMT

The IDF launched a wave of attacks against Hezbollah following explosive drone launches.

Legal expert defends IDF rejection of World Central Kitchen strike investigation - interview

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:57:42 GMT

Last week, the IDF probe admitted that its surveillance officials misidentified the WCK security officials as Hamas.

Four Israeli police officers indicted for assaulting three men during roadside stop

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:38:51 GMT

The charge alleges that the defendants acted together and caused bodily injuries to two of the three complainants. The investigation was conducted by PID’s northern team.