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Netanyahu bloc 'hopes for a miracle' as Eisenkot begins coalition building process

WJC President Lauder congratulates Herzog on Eisenkot mandate • Shas waiting for UTJ to take first step toward Eisenkot • A-G Baharav-Miara says no evidence of foreign election interference

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Gadi Eisenkot holds a press conference with head of the National Unity party Benny Gantz at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 26, 2024
Gadi Eisenkot (L) recieves the mandate to form the 26th Knesset in Jerusalem on November 8, 2026.

Eisenkot warns Israel 'approaching point of no return' while receiving mandate to form government

Mossad hands Shin Bet findings on suspected foreign election interference • Tibi declines to rule out joining Eisenkot • Eisenkot, Liberman expected to meet on Monday as part of coalition talks

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Yashar party chairman and former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot arrives to cast his ballot in Israel’s general elections at a polling station in Herzliya, October 27, 2026.

Eisenkot to receive mandate as Netanyahu calls for unity government

Ben-Gvir accuses opposition of betraying supporters • Golan sets base for coalition with haredi parties

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Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.

Eisenkot warns current government harms democracy, Ben-Gvir mocks rumors UTJ might join opposition

Ofer Winter urges Bennett, Liberman to form unity gov't with Netanyahu • Liberman backs Lapid for speaker, calls for haredi draft compromise and parties to join gov't

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IDF arrests weapons traffickers in Nablus, kills would-be infiltrator in southern Syria

Zamir announces IDF intelligence overhaul • Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels • US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot

OCTOBER 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF operating in Syria's security zone.

Yemen launches counteroffensive against Houthis, flydubai hijacker's motives under investigation

Pete Hegseth says US 'hell-bent' on keeping Iran from achieving nuclear weapons • Iran delays renewing Hamas financial support over failure to undermine West Bank stability • Iran executes detainee

OCTOBER 4, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker while patrolling the skies over the Middle East.

IDF targets Yahya Sinwar's successor in Gaza strike, kills two PIJ commanders in Gaza City

Trump reportedly discusses next steps of war at secret Camp David meeting • US pushes for pressure on Iran • Yemen claims 20 strikes carried out on Houthis

OCTOBER 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke and flames rise from a house during an Israeli strike, carried out after the IDF warned residents to evacuate the area, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026.

One injured in Saudi Arabia from missile shrapnel as US reportedly builds up forces in region

Yemen claims 20 strikes carried out on Houthis • Crude oil tanker struck by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says • US deploys third aircraft carrier to Middle East

OCTOBER 2, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

US deploys third aircraft carrier to Middle East, as Saudis give Yemen $60 million to fight Houthis

IRGC says it killed 'six terrorists' caught with explosives in Iran • Herzog condemns settler violence • Shin Bet heads to Dubai after hijacking attempt

OCTOBER 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The USS Theodore Roosevelt from the bay doors of a V-22 Osprey after taking off during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercise in waters south of the Hawaiian Islands, U.S., July 13, 2026.

Flydubai rescue flight lands in Israel escorted by IAF aircraft, Netanyahu greets passengers

Flydubai passengers receive medical treatment from Saudis • Sa'ar speaks with UAE foreign minister following safe landing of flydubai passengers • Donald Trump to speak with Netanyahu

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The flydubai rescue flight for hijacked flight FZ1073 lands in Israel on September 30, 2026.

Security source says no intel showing attack before election, Katz threatens Hamas leaders abroad

Netanyahu warns of possible attack during election • Trump says war 'will be over soon' • IDF kills Hamas official in Gaza strike

SEPTEMBER 29, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The IDF seals the home of a terrorist who conducted an attack, killing Netanel Chkroun, September 25, 2026.

Israel, Netherlands trade tit-for-tat diplomatic measures over Dutch West Bank sanctions

Jewish TV star Adam Brody calls Israeli actions in Gaza ‘genocide’ • Trump willing to bend on Iran sanctions if progress made on nuclear issues, official tells ‘Post'

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The IDF seals the home of a terrorist who conducted an attack, killing Netanel Chkroun, September 25, 2026.

IDF grounds all 'drone ops.' following fatal crash, Houthis blame Saudi for Taiz market strike

Iran still waiting for official US response to proposal after initial Trump reaction • IDF enacts heavy restrictions against Palestinian movement in West Bank during Sukkot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Members of the IDF's haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Hashmonaim Brigade operating in northern Israel. Photos published on September 27, 2026.

Iran fires anti-ship missiles at Hormuz, IDF strikes Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon

WATCH: IDF kills two Hamas terrorists in Gaza • Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts • IDF strikes Hezbollah weapon storage facility

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump looks on during the signing of a security pact between the US, Denmark, and Greenland during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.