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Israel News · 1 November 2026
- IDF avoiding killing certain Hamas officials in Gaza over fear of civil order collapse
Military sources confirmed to Walla that the decision not to target Hamas municipal officials stems from a concern that killing them could lead to the collapse of governing institutions in Gaza.
- Court approves 2-day remand for suspect in Ra’am vote-buying case, releases another to house arrest
- 'Deserves to die': Court charges man with incitement to kill Netanyahu, coalition figures
The indictment lists 21 posts published by the Ein Hahoresh man ahead of the Knesset election, including calls to behead Likud MK Almog Cohen.
- UAE hopes to avert new Iran conflict, prepares for worst-case scenario
At a Bahrain security summit, UAE adviser Anwar Gargash called for diplomacy with Iran while warning that Gulf states remain prepared for more conflict.
- Skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may have belonged to medieval monk
The sarcophagus’ decoration made researchers draw pause. Sculpted onto its lid was a Latin cross, dating to approximately the 10th or 11th century.
- ‘Dad, I’m in Taiz’: A missing boy’s call from Yemen’s front lines
A 14-year-old who disappeared while buying groceries resurfaced 40 days later, telling his father he had joined the Houthis, as families across Yemen describe similar disappearances.
- Watch: Children's room with Hezbollah symbols found during IDF raids in Lebanon
IDF troops operating near Al-Khiam uncover weapons inside a civilian home, Hezbollah symbols in a children's room, and a storage site for explosive drones.
- Fallen soldiers' comrades take Part in demolition of terrorists' homes
IDF troops demolish the homes of two terrorists who killed soldiers at Judea Junction, with members of the fallen soldiers' battalion taking part.
- Huckabee to Newsmax: Netanyahu’s lead could reshape Israel’s next government
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee told Newsmax that Netanyahu’s stronger-than-expected election showing has shifted the political picture, but the battle to form a government is only beginning.
- ‘Stop climbing trees, and face reality’: In appeal to leaders, Herzog signals push for unity government
- RFK Jr. doubles down on anti-Islamism comments, lauds Jewish contributions to world
- UN says more than 300,000 have fled fighting in western Yemen
- Rabbi Dov Lando must explain his opposition to haredi IDF service - opinion
Rabbi Dov Lando urges haredi young men to prioritize Torah study over military service, raising questions about ethics, Jewish law, and responsibility.
- By excluding Arab citizens, Netanyahu's rivals may hand him another term - opinion
It is bad enough to discover that Jews can be every bit as racist as anyone else. But where is common sense? Where is political logic?
- Daniel Silva's newest novel 'Ransom' proves to be a superb and timely spy thriller - review
The action in 'Ransom' moves effortlessly across Europe. England, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Denmark, and the Netherlands all feature – even the Luxembourg embassy in London.
- Iran, Qatari mediators hold third day of talks to end US-Iran war
Nov 1 (Reuters) - Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters.The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again after the November 3 US midterm elections. President Donald Trump has said the United States will not launch new attacks on Iran before the vote and that talks with Tehran have been productive, though he has not ruled out further military action afterwards.
- 74 illegal infiltrators arrested in police raid in Kafr Qassem
Border Police officers located 74 illegal residents during a raid on a residential building in Kafr Qassem, as part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on illegal entry and residency in Israel.
- ‘I just felt like I needed to say something’: Boy George arrives in Israel
The singer spoke about his Jewish friends, his decision to speak out following October 7 and his song “We Will Dance Again.”
- 'The most beautiful sight': Pilgrims reach Jerusalem's Old City after five-day journey from Jaffa
Pilgrims from Europe and Asia walked five days from Jaffa Port to Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate along the ‘Way to Jerusalem,’ a Tourism Ministry-backed bid to revive historic walking paths.
- Huckabee: Arab parties joining coalition would be ‘troubling’; Israeli left has ‘vaporized’ since Oct. 7
- FlyDubai Pilots Who Landed Hijacked Flydubai Plane Identified, Honored by UAE President
Off-duty pilots Henson Steven and Rowan Tooth took […]
- Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO calls for unity government
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO Ittai Ben-Zeev urges party leaders to form a broad government, warning that political deadlock threatens economic growth.
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- Trump risks losing leverage over Iran as midterms approach
President Donald Trump could emerge weakened from the upcoming US midterm elections, potentially limiting his ability to take significant action against Iran.
- ‘Break the promises’: When Israel’s watchdogs become the advocates
- Liberman said to meet Eisenkot for first time since election, expected to meet Lapid
- Saudi-led coalition says it carried out ‘precision’ operation against Houthis
- The forgotten voyage to Palestine aboard the Josiah Wedgwood
- Ben-Gvir: If elections were manipulated using foreign funds new elections must be held
<p>National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben Gvir addressed the allegations against a Knesset member, stating that if it emerges that foreign funds were used to bribe voters and manipulate election results, it would constitute "a shocking corruption scandal and a severe blow to democracy and the sovereignty of the State of Israel."</p><p>Ben Gvir demanded that, if the allegations are proven, the Knesset member be prosecuted and sentenced to actual imprisonment. He added that if it is established that the election results were manipulated through the use of these funds, steps should be taken to hold new elections as soon as possible. "We will not allow anyone to steal our elections. Anyone who sells elections for money belongs in…
- Watch: 18 infiltrators arrested in southern Israel operation
Border Police use drone to locate suspects hiding in wooded hills near the Tarkumiya Crossing, directing IDF forces to apprehend them.
- The Muslim Brotherhood’s long game
Behind the language of moderation, Gilad Briggs argues, lies a patient strategy to build influence within Western institutions and advance an Islamist agenda.
- Third man sent to prison after stealing sound systems from murdered Nova festival victim
The stolen systems belonged to a company co-owned by Matan Lior and his business partner, Amitai Rahum. Lior was murdered at the festival after helping evacuate festival-goers under fire.
- Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of 2 airstrikes on medical school
- Golan speaks with Joint List party chiefs amid efforts to form government
- To oust Netanyahu, Israel’s opposition needs to learn this lesson from him
The secret to the prime minister’s political longevity has been abandoning commitments when they get in his way. It’s time his opponents did the same.
- Yamaha pulls out of Qatar MotoGP over 'Middle East situation'
Yamaha said on Sunday it will not participate in next weekend's Qatar MotoGP, citing "the situation in the Middle East". Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated threats from the United States and Israel to resume bombardments of Iran. The war began on February 28 with joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which retaliated by targeting, among others, Gulf countries allied with Washington.
- High Court approves demolition of Palestinian rocket suspect's home, rejects family's appeal
Writing the main opinion, Justice Yael Willner ruled that preparations for repeated rocket attacks posed exceptional danger, justifying the apartment's demolition despite the attack being thwarted.
- Likud whip says party opposes rotation agreement in a potential government
- Israel Lays Cornerstone for Somaliland Embassy as Ambassador Presents Credentials
Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem, presented […]
- Joint List MK investigated on suspicion of receiving Qatari funding during Israel's 2026 elections
At this stage, investigators noted that they have no evidence of what the money was actually used for. It is also unclear what piece of evidence suggests the funds originated from Qatar.
- US midterm elections 2026: Four key House races that could determine control of Congress
Ahead of the US Midterm elections, here are The Jerusalem Post’s key House of Representatives races to watch.
- Netanyahu ally says Trump, Herzog could serve as guarantors for unity gov't with Eisenkot
Biton also warned that the opposition's attempt to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana before a coalition is established would be a "declaration of war.”
- Police arrest two Rahat residents, confiscate one camel, after foiling Bedouin camel race plans
Camels were also spotted in the Bedouin city of Rahat on Election Day the week beforehand, as masked individuals riding on horses and camels through the city were seen waving flags and playing music.
- What happened when Isaac Herzog asked 150 Jews to solve their people’s problems
That so many stayed for the obligatory let-your-hair-down activity, so often a cringe-inducing, sparsely attended affair at gatherings like these, was an encouraging sign.
- The scenario preoccupying United Torah Judaism
Eisenkot has already begun making overtures to United Torah Judaism. What are the chances that these preliminary contacts will develop into a significant political move, and what will Eisenkot have to offer in return?
- Initial report of Israeli injured in attack in Jordan Valley
<p>Initial report of an Israeli resident being attacked by Palestinian rioters and anarchists near Jackson's farm, near the community of Gittit in the Jordan Valley.</p><p>MDA teams called to the scene are providing medical treatment to the injured man, whose condition is described as mild.</p>
- RFK Jr. defends Israel and Jews in blistering attack on Islamism
US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praises Jewish contributions to humanity, hails Israel as a bastion of freedom and accuses Iran, Gulf states and the Muslim Brotherhood of fueling anti-Israel propaganda.
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- Over 770 arrested amid France protests, interior ministry says
- Suspect in alleged Ra’am vote-buying scheme released unconditionally
- Nobody won Israel’s election. That could be a victory for everybody
- ‘Dayenu’: The lesson of this election
- Daily Briefing November 1: Why the first Jewish-Arab coalition failed
- 'My chest feels empty': Ariel Levin's long journey home
Ariel Levin spent decades believing he was Jewish, but a rabbi told him that under halacha he would need to convert. The former British Army soldier, raised by a father who helped more than 317,000 people make aliyah, refused at first. He later converted with his wife, Talia, and their children, and the family made aliyah in August 2024. Today they live in Beit El, where he says conversion is really a process of coming home.
- Iran threatens to expand war beyond Middle East as US weighs new strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has begun identifying new targets and planning operations in "new geographic theaters" in preparation for another possible attack on the country, IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohabi announced Sunday. His remarks came a day after Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, ordered the country's military leadership to respond to any threat without […]
- UK police say 325 people were arrested at Palestine Action demo
British police said Sunday they had arrested 325 people at a London protest in support of Palestine Action the previous day, ahead of a court appeal over the government's contentious ban of the group. Demonstrators staged a "mass action" outside the US embassy ahead of the Supreme Court holding a two-day hearing from Wednesday on the UK government's July 2025 decision to outlaw Palestine Action under anti-terror legislation.
- US State Dept. official says ‘hand of negotiation extended’ to Iran, but all options on table
- Meet the 120 members of the incoming Knesset
- Golan: Netanyahu lacks the public trust and moral legitimacy for a military campaign against Iran
- Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads at IDF’s induction base, seeking to foil draft
- Netanyahu ally: Trump and Herzog to intervene in push for unity
Dimona Mayor Benny Biton says the prime minister wants a unity government and suggests that President Herzog and Trump intervene to broker an agreement with Eisenkot.
- Ben Gvir warns Haredim: 'Don't make historic mistake of joining the left'
Otzma Yehudit chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir acknowledged that he had expected a better election result and warned the haredi parties against joining a left-wing government.
- In update, UK police say 325 arrested at London protest in support of banned Palestine Action
- Iranian negotiators in Doha for third day of talks on war, official says
- Lebanon charges 13 Hezbollah members over explosive shipment amid push to curb Iran's influence
The defendants were charged with endangering state security, defying government decisions, membership in a banned organization, and possessing firearms and explosives.
- Iran to receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after US-Iran war ends, IRGC spokesman says - report
While the IRGC spokesperson did not specifically name Russia in the interview, it is the only established manufacturer of Su-35s.
- Head of Tel Aviv stock exchange urges creation of ‘broad-based government’
- Reports: 8 killed in strikes in Gaza City, Khan Younis area
- Man arrested, indicted over posts calling for murder of Netanyahu and his supporters
- Hundreds of thousands without power in Ukraine after Russia bombed grid, Zelensky says
- 32 Palestinians slip into Israel via uncovered sewer passage near Jerusalem
The separation barrier is designed to stop infiltration into Israel. Beneath the surface, however, crossing routes are turning up that present another security challenge. Border Police and IDF forces uncovered one near the village of Al-Ram, north of Jerusalem – an underground passage built on existing sewage infrastructure and suspected of having carried illegal entrants […]
- Swiss Broadcaster Ruled Discriminatory Over Israeli Olympic Bobsled Commentary
Switzerland’s broadcasting watchdog ruled Friday, October 30, that […]
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- Shas against Deri: 'This is just a publicity stunt'
Tensions run high in Shas following its election collapse: 'Instead of taking responsibility, he is trying to revive the 2014 resignation stunt so they will beg him to stay.'
- Report: Joint Arab List MK received hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash
According to an i24NEWS report, a Knesset member from the Joint List received hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash, raising suspicions of bribery and money laundering.
- 15-year-old charged with vandalizing Afula synagogue in antisemitic attack
A 15-year-old allegedly broke into an Afula synagogue after a family dispute, threw holy books onto the floor, poured liquid over them, set toilet paper rolls on fire and stole a charity box.
- New academic plan expands support for reservist students, career soldiers for 2026-27 school year
The new plan allows alternative assessments in up to three courses, eases scholarship eligibility requirements, and offers accommodations for students whose studies were extended due to service.
- Man shot dead in Druze village of Isfiya, bringing annual Arab homicide toll to 193
- Emirati official: UAE hoping for breakthrough in US-Iran talks, but ‘braced for the worst’
- France protests spread to Germany on Halloween
Cost-of-living demonstrations that erupted in France have spread to Germany, where a youth-led movement drew tens of thousands onto the streets on Halloween weekend. According to CNN, riot police and water cannons were deployed in Cologne and Hamburg, while Berlin stayed peaceful. In France, the Interior Ministry counted 320,000 protesters, far fewer than earlier rallies, as authorities braced for Halloween unrest.
- El-Sayed Rejects Stevens’ Demand To Condemn Anti-Israel Ad Ahead of Michigan Vote
A dispute over an anti-Israel campaign ad has derailed […]
- Three Taibeh residents charged with man’s murder
- Herzog calls on political leaders to demonstrate flexibility ahead of coalition negotiations
The Joint List and Ra'am are expected to recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister during consultations with President Isaac Herzog, a senior Joint List official told Walla on Sunday.
- US midterm elections 2026: Five key Senate races that could determine control of Congress
Ahead of the US Midterm elections, here are The Jerusalem Post’s key Senate races to watch.
- Betting on AI and robotics, Dyson opens Glilot flagship store in Israel
Dyson robotics engineer Guy Turner says the company’s next chapter will focus on machines that can sense, perceive, and solve problems independently
- 'Trying to provide ladders': Herzog's message to parties ahead of consultations
Ahead of consultations at the President's Residence, Herzog calls on party leaders to acknowledge the election results and work to prevent another election.
- How much funding did each party receive from the state?
Election funding for the 26th Knesset totals NIS 300 million. Technical splits by five lists added NIS 12.8 million, with another NIS 24 million expected in ongoing funding over a full term.
- Freed hostage furious after Feiglin was omitted from article
Former hostage Rom Braslavski criticized Channel 12 after a report omitted Moshe Feiglin, whose grandson was killed in Gaza, from a list of bereaved MKs.
- Iran army: Potential war could be ‘longer than previous conflict,’ Trump won’t dictate its duration
- Herzog: Party leaders must ‘face the reality’ of results, find solutions to prevent another election
- Poland's constitutional crisis carries warning for Israel
In recent years, Israel has stood on the brink of a constitutional crisis and a potential clash between branches of government. At times, it seemed the country was just one step away from plunging into an abyss of chaos from which no one knew how to escape. What unfolded in Poland over the weekend offered […]
- Hitler's Eagle's Nest destroyed by arson; Germany argues over its fate
A suspected arson attack on 23 October reduced Adolf Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest to charred ruins, The Guardian reported. The Kehlsteinhaus, a rare Nazi relic, is closed indefinitely while Bavaria assembles an expert commission to decide its future. Historians disagree: Felix Bohr says the ruin should remain, while Sven Keller says it should not be left that way.
- Herzog Calls for ‘Creative Solutions’ Ahead of Wednesday Coalition Talks
President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations Wednesday on […]
- Yemen’s Child Soldiers: Abduction, Coercion, and Combat
Fourteen-year-old Marwan Al-Hammadi left his home in Sanaa […]
- Facing the Middle East: Captivity, Boycotts, and Hope
At the Nova Music Festival, Evyatar David lost […]
- Arab Parties Gain Record Seats, but Can They Shape Israel’s Next Government?
Nineteen seats have given Israel’s Arab parties their […]
- From purple dyes to olive oil: Ancient factory made every season count, study finds
- Halloween crackdown in Tehran spreads to provinces as ban widens
Iranian security forces and plainclothes officers broke up a Halloween party in central Tehran on Friday evening, witnesses told Iran International. People were beaten and detained, and nearby cafes were forced to close, the reports said. The Basij paramilitary took part, and the crackdown followed a Halloween ban from the Chamber of Guilds. Authorities in Yazd and Qazvin also moved against organizers and businesses.
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- Over $6 billion in 20 minutes: FBI accuses North Korea of largest-ever crypto hack against Binance
The FBI called on cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain infrastructure operators, and other digital asset service providers to help prevent the stolen funds from moving further through the system.
- The water diplomats: How western Negev AgTech and WaterTech are taking root in Colorado
Israeli AgTech and WaterTech start-ups met the farmers, engineers, and officials ready to test them in Colorado's fields.
- A shot of gold: Curator Marie Shek closes a circle at the Tower of David Museum Jerusalem
For Shek, the 'Gold: Touches of Gold in Contemporary Israeli Art' exhibit settles unfinished business. “This is my exhibition number 50 since ’96,” she said.
- The AniNation animation festival marks its first decade of business at the Jerusalem Cinematheque
The six-day AniNation animation festival is a very varied affair. It offers a variety of items from across the geographic and cultural landscape.
- Israeli Boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon faces antisemitic incident in Thailand
Ahavat Hashem Gordon was subjected to antisemitic remarks while filming a video in Thailand. Following the incident, he shared a message with his followers: "It's not worth the risk."
- French protesters burn US, Israeli flags in Lyon as masses rally across country
- US can take out Iran's remaining sites in '10 minutes', Trump says
"They make a deal, and then they back out," US President Donald Trump said Saturday night as he addressed contacts with Iran during a Halloween event at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. His remarks came amid a Wall Street Journal report that he had spoken with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a possible American strike. […]
- 4 eastern Jerusalem minors arrested on suspicion of throwing firebombs at Jewish homes
<p>Jerusalem District police and Border Guard soldiers arrested four minors from the A-Tur neighborhood yesterday, on suspicion of throwing Molotov cocktails at Jewish homes in the eastern part of the city.</p><p>The suspects were recorded at the time of the act and were located following investigative actions. The court extended the detention of the four until Wednesday. The police investigation continues.</p>
- Breakthrough at Shaare Zedek: 4 pacemakers implanted in new technique for 1st time
Four patients underwent pacemaker implantation using a technique designed to improve electrical coordination between the heart's atria and reduce heart rhythm disturbances.
- Shin Bet accused of coercing Gaza targets into deadly strikes to spare families - report
The outlet reportedly interviewed several Gazans whom it describes as "Palestinian faction activists," as well as their families, and they all had similar experiences.
- Iran Threatens Unrestricted Targets if Conflict Resumes as Doha Talks Continue
Iran warned that it would answer any threat […]
- Is Nof HaGalil changing? Joint List overtakes Likud to become city's largest party
Four years ago, Likud dominated the ballot boxes in Nof HaGalil. Now, the Joint List leads by thousands of votes.
- Hundreds rally in Phuket demanding closure of Chabad operations in Thailand
- Qatari gas tanker struck in Gulf on Friday evening, state media says
- Over 130 arrested over Palestine Action terror designation protest outside US Embassy in London
The demonstration was organized by the activist group Defend Our Juries, which is campaigning against the British government's decision to outlaw Palestine Action.
- Netanyahu must not be allowed to lead Israel through another Iran war, Golan says
Since the elections, Golan has been outspoken about his desire to participate in a government that includes the Arab parties.
- Opposition leaders move to oust Knesset Speaker Ohana before forming government - report
At the same time, Arab party leaders expressed that they were insulted not to have been asked to take part in the opposition bloc's negotiations for the next government.
- The eight mistakes that brought Shas down
Journalist Michael Shemesh outlines eight mistakes behind Shas's 2026 election defeat, criticizing Aryeh Deri and his associates for losing touch with voters and reality.
- The heartbreak behind the theft from the home of fallen Shin Bet officer
Police have located the ATV stolen from the family home of Yossi Tahar, a Shin Bet operative who fell on October 7, and arrested a suspect in connection with the theft.
- 14 foreign citizens arrested on suspicion of entering a closed military area
<p>Police arrested 14 foreign citizens on suspicion of violating a legal order and staying in a closed military area near the Palestinian Authority village of Luban a-Sharqiya, south of Shechem.</p><p>The suspects were transferred to the Population Authority for a hearing, prior to their removal from Israel.</p>