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Israeli lawyer indicted over alleged contact with foreign agent, obstruction of justice

The State Attorney’s Office filed an indictment against her with the Central District Court in Lod on Monday, charging her with contact with a foreign agent and obstruction of justice.

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Thousands of Israelis demonstrate at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led massacre, just days ahead of Israel’s general elections, October 24, 2026.

Israel Police brace for 'January 6' scenario at Knesset after election, deploy 22,000 officers

People participate in a street poll ahead of the election, in Mahaneh Yehuda last week.

Israel Police uncover, remove X accounts accused attempting to influence election

IDF troops seal off homes of terrorists who conducted the fatal Hebron shooting attack, October 25, 2026.

IDF seals off homes of terrorists who committed fatal Hebron attack ahead of intended demolition


Terror attacks in West Bank have declined more than 55% this year, 'Post' analysis finds

The 'Post' reviewed data from the Foreign Ministry and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), which showed that the frequency of terror attacks in the West Bank has declined since January 2024.

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026

Trump backs Netanyahu as Liberman slams 'Bibi the puppet'

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington D.C., April 7, 2025.

IDF, Shin Bet arrest 10 suspects connected to attack on US journalist, EU diplomats in West Bank

Defense Minister Israel Katz tried to transfer the authority over actions taken by extremist settlers in the West Bank from the IDF to the Israel Police.

Israeli security forces and armed settlers evacuate activists from the area of olive tree plantation in Idna village near Hebron, on October 13, 2026.

West Bank attacks on Washington Post journalist, diplomats may signal dangerous trend - analysis

No matter who is prime minister after October 27, if the situation in the West Bank does not come under control, violent Jewish extremists could become an even greater direct danger to Israel.

An Israeli settler casts a stone towards Palestinians, next to a fire, amid clashes during Palestinians' olive harvest in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the West Bank, October 16, 2026.

Democrats party's Golan questions Shin Bet chief Zini's ability to safeguard Israeli elections

Yair Golan raised concerns over Shin Bet chief David Zini's ability to protect Israel's upcoming elections, accusing him of failing to address Qatargate and Jewish terrorism in the West Bank.

Yair Golan saying he does not rule out forming a coalition with the haredi parties, as long as the Religious Zionist Party, Otzma Yehudit, and the Likud are not there – a position that surprised many. Here, the party leader leads a faction meeting at the Knesset on Monday.

'Sad we are fighting in public': Ex-Shin Bet deputy director demands full October 7 inquiry

Former Shin Bet deputy director Israel Hasson is calling for a formal inquiry into the Oct. 7 failures as conflicting accounts emerge between Benjamin Netanyahu and former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Portrait of former Deputy Director of Shin Bet Yisrael Hasson, January 15, 2024

IDF kills Hamas Nukhba commander in Gaza who infiltrated Re'im base on October 7

Since the October 7 attacks, the terrorist continued his involvement in planning terror attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians, the military noted.

IDF kills Hamas Nukhba commander Maher Walid Omar al-Husseini in Gaza Strip, October 14, 2026.

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

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.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot speaks during a press conference near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, October 15, 2026.

Netanyahu vs Bar: Who called who is fascinating, but both ignored writing on the wall - analysis

The October 7 disaster was a decade or more in the making, especially with contributions of failures by both the political leadership and the entire defense establishment.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli election campaigns must move past political gimmicks to tackle critical issues - editorial

With two weeks to go, let’s hear how the parties are going to deal with education, transportation, the environment, the unequal IDF draft, the worrying wave of emigration, and the West Bank.

Workers hang a Likud party election campaign billboard featuring Prime Minister and Likud chairman Benjamin Netanyahu alongside opposition leaders, with the slogan “Right or Palestine,” on a building in Jerusalem, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.