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Former hostage Or Levy opens up about learning of wife’s murder, time with Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Former Gaza hostage Or Levy learned upon his release that his wife Einav was murdered by Hamas.

 Or Levy reunites with three year old son after 491 days in Hamas captivity, February 8, 2025.

Stars align in Tel Aviv: Hapoel, Maccabi steal summer spotlight with Micic, Brissett

One of Hapoel Tel Aviv's new signee Vasilije Micic

Ministers inch closer to firing Baharav-Miara, legality of decision unclear

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

Gal Gadot voices hope for the hostages, end of the war at Jerusalem Film Festival opening

 Gal Gadot and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion open the 2025 Jerusalem Film Festival.

I saw Israel’s attorney‑general bend the law for her favorites, and I paid the price - comment

Editor's Notes: I’ve been pretty quiet since I was released from house arrest and received tremendous support from Israelis. But on Friday, I almost lost it.

 Attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Knesset in Jerusalem.

Israel makes progress on Gaza talks, Hamas may have 'minor' comments, sources tell 'Post'

One mediator described Israel’s new map as “a breakthrough,” though sources believe at least a few more days well be needed to reach a final agreement.

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025.

Senior Hamas commander altered appearance to hide from IDF, Arabic spox. says

A photo that shows how Izzadine Haddad, the commander of Hamas's Gaza City Brigade, changed his appearance was found in a terror tunnel under Khan Yunis's European Hospital.

 A before (R) and after (L) side-by-side showing Izzadine Haddad, Commander of Hamas's Gaza City Brigade, in a photo found which appears to show an altered appearance, July 2025.

IDF builds secret northern Gaza outpost that will stop future Hamas invasions

The Jerusalem Post visited a new, secluded IDF outpost dubbed "Israela," built to prevent any future potential invasion from the Gaza Strip.

Jerusalem Post IDF correspondent Yonah Jeremy Bob visits IDF base in the Northern Gaza strip

How the IDF reinforced Israel's northern border amid Syrian Druze tensions

In recent months, the IDF thwarted several attempts to transfer tanks and armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to the Syrian Golan region.

 IDF troops operate in Syria.

From immigrant to innovator: Oleh entrepreneur lights up business world with Shabbat-friendly light

This ingenious design allows any existing light fixture to be used on Shabbat, providing a convenient and aesthetically pleasing alternative to bulky, standalone Shabbat lamps.

  Osher Fritzhand, 27, with the Ner Tamid.

Israeli-American Michael Mizrachi wins World Series of Poker

Displaying a signature mix of aggressive play, unshakable confidence, and well-timed luck, Mizrachi bulldozed his way to the final table.

 MICHAEL MIZRACHI (center) poses with his family and Poker Hall of Fame members after winning the World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians

Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon announced Slovenia will become the first European Union member state to ban the two ministers from entering the country.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Two Israelis arrested by police after returning from Syria with Kalashnikov rifles

This comes after Israeli Druze civilians crossed from Israel into Syria in solidarity with their brethren amid violent clashes with Damascus security forces, particularly in Sweida.

 A Kalashnikov and magazine seized by Israel Police at the Israel-Syrian border, July 17, 2025.

WATCH: IDF kills terrorists, destroys tunnels in Gaza, Lebanon strikes

The IDF killed Hassan Ahmed Sabra, a commander in Hezbollah's naval force, and Iyad Nasr, deputy commander of Hamas's Jabalya Battalion, who was involved in the October 7 massacre.

 Weapons found by IDF troops in the Gaza Strip, July 2025.