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IDF on high alert in Hebron as 20,000 Israelis expected for Shabbat amid terror attack fears

With 20,000 Israelis expected in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah, security forces are preparing for possible terror attacks and clashes, with drills simulating simultaneous emergencies.

Jews seen in the West Bank city of Hebron, during Shabbat Chayei Sarah celebrations, November 15, 2025. (Illustrative)
A vehicle drives past an election campaign banner featuring a picture of Yousef Jabareen of the Joint List, in Umm al-Fahm, northern Israel, October 10, 2026

My Word: Arab voting and the bigger picture - opinion

Palestinians inspect the charred remains of two vehicles reportedly set on fire by extremist Jewish settlers in the West Bank town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, November 5, 2026.

West Bank Arabs set Israeli vehicle on fire after Jewish rioters torch Palestinian cars - report

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks during a Board of Peace panel at the Whitby Hotel, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S., September 23, 2026.

BoP’s Blair meets Herzog, Netanyahu in Israel as US pushes to revive Gaza reconstruction plan


WATCH: IDF finds hundreds of Hezbollah weapons in southern Lebanon, tunnel shaft in civilian home

The announcement followed the finding of additional weapons in the area on Sunday, including inside a civilian home.

Hezbollah weapons found by the IDF in southern Lebanon, November 5, 2026.

Herzog warns Israeli leadership of escalating violence in West Bank, says it may lead to civil war

The letter followed a visit by Herzog to the West Bank, during which Herzog met with IDF commanders, police officers, and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) personnel.

Israeli forces stand guard as Israeli settlers gather during the olive harvest at Palestinian-owned olive groves in Deir Abu Mashal, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, October 19, 2026.

As Trump eyes ending $4b. aid in 2026, Israel must ask: Is it ready for independence? - editorial

Israel must expand domestic production of ammunition, interceptors, and other critical systems. It must invest in research and strengthen its industrial capacity.

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025

Israel must wake up to US and the world before national security is permanently harmed - comment

Can we keep some kind of security zones in Gaza and Lebanon for some period of years beyond the years we have already kept them? Very likely. As large as we currently have? No way.

IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank in October 2026.

Robots frequently used in battle to reduce risk to soldiers, IDF chief Zamir says

The IDF has also discussed the use of special robots to enter tunnels and residences that may be booby-trapped, prior to soldiers entering

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks at a conference of senior command staf at the Glilot IDF base on October 4, 2026.

IDF's pursuit of Deif distracted from warning signs Hamas was planning October 7 attack

Prior to October 7, many still viewed Deif as more important and dangerous than Hamas’s Gaza Chief Yahya Sinwar.

The newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice.

IDF, Shin Bet kill six terrorists from three separate organizations in strikes near Khan Yunis

Four of the terrorists belonged to Hamas, one to Jaish al-Islam (Army of Islam), and the sixth to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

IDF kills six terrorists in series of strikes near Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, November 4, 2026.

Don't exempt us from the Israeli army – include us - opinion

Build an army where Torah fits, and watch who shows up.

Haredi soldier

Democrats flip Congress in US midterms as Trump claims Netanyahu agreed to end US aid

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

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

IDF Spokesperson's Unit pushes back after former soldier joins Breaking the Silence

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin responded to the announcement with an urgent letter sent to unit commanders, saying that the soldier's remarks "do not reflect" the unit and those within it.

Ayelet Kroizer.