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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.

Israel's security tied to diplomatic standing, 'but not at cost of our fighters,' says Ben-Gvir

BY SAM HALPERN AND KESHET NEEV — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:12:41 GMT

“I think there’s a great importance to our diplomatic relations and connections,” Ben Gvir said in response to a question submitted by The Jerusalem Post.

In blow to Netanyahu, Trump again stops short of endorsing candidate in Israeli election

BY IDAN KWELLER — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:31:06 GMT

Two weeks before Israel heads to the polls, Trump left the door open to endorsing a candidate in Israel's October 27 election but made no commitment to back Netanyahu or any other contender.

Liberman warns US could recognize Palestinian state, sanction Israel within two years

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:16:27 GMT

Bennett calls for bringing Israeli talent home as political leaders address venture capital summit ahead of elections.

Netanyahu adviser asked ChatGPT to help improve Qatar's image among Israelis, Jews worldwide

BY AVI SOLOMON — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:12:58 GMT

According to an N12 report, Yonatan Urich requested three separate messaging frameworks targeting Israeli citizens, Jewish communities around the world, and influential figures in the United States.

Bennett's comments about sitting with Netanyahu in next gov't were 'unsuccesful irony,' Lapid says

BY 103FM — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:41:05 GMT

Lapid then explained how Netanyahu repeatedly manages to overshadow opposition leaders and dominate the media agenda, this time over warnings of a possible war with Iran.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana urges Herzog to pardon Netanyahu in letter with no formal legal basis

BY SHIR PERETS — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:33:29 GMT

Ohana, himself a lawyer, said one of the “chronic failings” of Israel’s justice system is “the dragging out of proceedings,” and called on Herzog to make the “just decision” to pardon Netanyahu.

'Change the time': Netanyahu aide allegedly sought to alter October 7 call log, transcript shows

BY ASHER SMITH — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:59:23 GMT

The account appears to align with what former military secretary Avi Gil said in a Thursday interview with N12 and Israel Hayom, in which he charged Braverman with making the changes.

Otzma Yehudit MK suspected of assaulting police officers in clash with extremist settlers

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:17:13 GMT

Following the publication of the incident, MK Yitzhak Kreuzer filed a complaint with the Police Internal Investigations Department, claiming police used excessive force against him in the incident.

Former A-G Mandelblit says he wanted key actions reviewed, but not every police step

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:34:46 GMT

“There were things I did not approve, including serious things,” Mandelblit told the Jerusalem District Court.

Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination a 'mistake,' Democrats party leader Yair Golan says

BY AARON GLICK — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:18:29 GMT

"When you have an elderly and veteran leader, there is certainly an advantage in that," said Golan. "Of course, he was already 86 years old."

October 7 haunts Netanyahu's election campaign, but his bloc holds its ground

BY HERB KEINON — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:58:52 GMT

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Despite painful October 7 commemorations, Netanyahu's bloc holds steady in polls as both sides clash over security failures, military achievements, and the flydubai incident.

As UK consulate closes, Sa'ar vows Israel will enact consequences on hostile countries - exclusive

BY ALEX WINSTON AND MATHILDA HELLER — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:37:31 GMT

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar told The Jerusalem Post that Israel will retaliate against countries taking hostile diplomatic action, warning Britain it risks losing influence in Gaza and Jerusalem.

US will recognize Palestinian state after Trump's term ends in two years, Liberman claims

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:34:10 GMT

He also warned that the Palestinians are preparing for an “all-out confrontation” against Israel, claiming that its first stage would take place at the upcoming Palestinian Authority elections.

'He should be ashamed': Liberman condemns Chikli for mocking his Russian accent

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:37:36 GMT

Avigdor Liberman accused Amichai Chikli of insulting more than a million Russian-speaking Israelis after the minister mocked his accent, sparking widespread criticism.

Opposition leaders demand criminal probe into Netanyahu, state commission of inquiry over Oct. 7

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:49:17 GMT

Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of evading responsibility for October 7, citing prewar warnings and renewing calls for a State Commission of Inquiry.

'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage

BY JAMES GENN — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:39:00 GMT

On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, Likud cited prewar intelligence reports to argue Netanyahu was not warned of an imminent Hamas attack and accused Channel 12 of political bias.

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