יום שלישי, 15 ספטמבר 2026Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Syria / News Briefs / Russia

Russian and Syrian Air Forces Conduct Joint Drill Over Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Syrian Defense Ministry stated that two Russian SU-35 fighter jets and six Syrian MiG-23 and MiG-29 jets simulated confronting warplanes and drones.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem: Cops Assaulted by Arab Mob, Barely Escape Lynch

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The police stated that two officers who were not on duty and another citizen who was with them in a civilian vehicle were violently attacked by suspects in the area of ​​the entrance to the Issawiya neighborhood and later in the French Hill neighborhood.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon

Israeli Forces Fire Warning Shots After Lebanese Troops Cross Blue Line

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Report: The incident is the third time in the past week that the IDF and LAF have come into close contact.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israelis Flock to Buy Electric Cars with Increased Demand on the Horizon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The rise came despite a 12% drop in car deliveries this year due to supply chain problems.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Terrorist Shot During Stabbing Attack in Gush Etzion

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

There are no casualties to the Israeli forces, the female terrorist was neutralized.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

17% of IDF’s Reserves Are Women

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Data on women in the reserves showed an upward trend in women’s service, an outcome of the regular army in which there is an increase in the service of women in the IDF’s core professions.

Police and Crime / News Briefs

Unexploded Mortar Found on Beach

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police sappers defused the explosive in a controlled explosion.

NY / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Holocaust

New York State Lawmakers Pass Holocaust Education Bill

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The bill, which unanimously passed the State Assembly earlier this week, will now be sent to Gov. Kathy Hochul for consideration.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Joins Threats Against Israel Over Flag Parade Marching in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Hamas and the Islamic Jihad terror groups in the Gaza Strip issued similar threats against Israel in recent days.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Israeli Forces Arrest PA Security Officer Suspected of Terrorism

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The arrested PA officer is the brother of an Islamic Jihad terrorist who was jailed for dispatching 2 suicide bombers which murdered 31 people.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

NYPD Searches for Woman Seen Tossing Lit Book at Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect threw the flammable items through the front gate of the Brotherhood Synagogue on Gramercy Park.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Red Alert in Upper Galilee

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF is investigating the cause of the red alert.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

5 Jerusalem Arabs Arrested for Gold Smuggling Operation

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The value of the smuggled coins is estimated at about NIS 1.8 million ($540,000).

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

IDF Downs Hezbollah Drone

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Several such incidents have occurred in the past.

Elections / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Loses Their Parliamentary Majority in Lebanon

By Jewish Press News Desk

Pro-Hezbollah parties did not fare as well as they had in the past in Lebanons elections.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Jordan to MK Abbas: New Control Agreement for Temple Mount Must Be Condition for Coalition Integrity

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Jordan is interested in the continued survival of the Bennett-Lapid government, with the understanding that a new status quo agreement regarding Jordan’s augmented control of the Temple Mount can be extracted from it.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Police Thwart Terror Attack in Samaria, Arrest Terrorist Armed with Axe and Suicide Note

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

During a police operation to secure and maintain order at the Tapuach Junction, a central site in Samaria, police stopped a vehicle that raised their suspicion.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Jewish Teen in Brooklyn Punched for Refusing to Say ‘Free Palestine’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The assault follows two other incidents within the week, including an attack in which a rabbi was beaten by a man who yelled: “The Nazis should have killed you Jews.”

News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE

UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Dies

By Jewish Press News Desk

He served as president of the UAE for 17 years, and the emir of Dubai.

Israel / Politics / News Briefs

PM Bennett’s Advisor Quits

By Jewish Press News Desk

Meir is considered an expert on Arab affairs.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Yamam Soldier Killed in Jenin Op; Update on IDF Jenin Investigation

By Jewish Press News Desk

There was a shootout during the operation with terrorists who were holed up in a building.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Settlements

Ma’ale Adumin Bans Entry of Arabs Wearing M-16 Shirts

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Arabs began wearing the M-16 logo after the Bnei Brak terror attack, as a show of support for the terrorists.

NY / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Yeshiva University gets $1 Million in Federal Funding to Renovate Campus Commons

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Weissburg Commons has been used for educational, political, public health and religious programming for the school and its neighbors.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israeli Navy Captures Gazans Smuggling Materials for Hamas’ Weapons Production

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Three Gazan suspects were arrested when they tried to cross into Egyptian waters; subsequent questioning revealed they were working for Hamas, according to the Israeli Navy.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Florida

Florida Holocaust Museum Condemns Nazi Flags Flown Outside Disney World

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“No family should be confronted with threatening symbols of hate, least of all on vacation,” said museum chair Michael Igel.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Government / News Briefs

Israel Establishing National Guard to Contend with Security Threats Within Its Borders

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Naftali Bennett: “The supreme task of the Israeli government is to restore personal security to the citizens of Israel.”

News Briefs / Chabad / Florida

Chabad Rabbi Addresses Miami-Dade National Prayer Breakfast

By COLlive.com

National Prayer Day was created in 1952 by a joint Congressional resolution, and became a national holiday in 1988.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Coronavirus

Israel to End COVID-19 Tests at Ben-Gurion Airport

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The number of coronavirus cases in Israel continues to drop with 497 patients hospitalized.

Terrorism / Hamas / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Hamas Hangs Huge Eid al-Fitr Banner on Temple Mount

By Israel Hayom

The massive banner on the Temple Mount showed an armed Hamas terrorist,

Terrorism / Hamas / Antisemitism / News Briefs

W.O.O.C.S. Calls on Leaders to Condemn Hamas Leader Synagogue Threat

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The World Organization of Orthodox Communities and Synagogues called on world leaders to condemn Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar after he apparently called to attack synagogues around the world.

News Briefs / Jordan

Jordanian Caught Entering Israel While Cross-Dressing as His Wife

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The man was transferred for further treatment by security officials and was returned to Jordan after an interrogation.

Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Court Rules Israeli Citizen Can Be Extradited to US on Money Laundering Charges

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

However, since the defendant was a citizen and resident of Israel at the time of the commission of the alleged offenses, it was determined that he is entitled to serve his sentence in Israel should he be convicted and sentenced to prison time.

Jewish / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Diaspora / Gulf States / UAE

UAE rabbi announces plans to establish first Jewish neighborhood in Gulf

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie describes “a neighborhood with a synagogue, private homes, condominiums, hotels, shopping centers.”

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Beverly Hills Residents Wake Up to Antisemitic Fliers on First Day of Passover

By Steve

The fliers are similar to ones that blamed the coronavirus pandemic on a Jewish conspiracy.

IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hamas: ‘Southern Lebanon front’ Will Join Any New Conflict with Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A London-based Arabic newspaper cited a senior source in the terror faction as saying that the situation “could ignite at any minute.”

Israel / Elections / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

French Presidential Hopeful Marine Le Pen: Jerusalem Must be Capital of Two States

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jewish organizations call to “barrage” the extreme right candidate and vote for incumbent Emmanuel Macron

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Ukraine / Russia

Israel’s Ambassador to US: Bennett No Longer Leading Ukraine-Russia Mediation

By dvora

Domestic critics of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he has lost focus on internal political considerations while taking on more international concerns, such as trying to intervene diplomatically in Russia’s nearly seven-week war with Ukraine.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Bnei Brak to Name Street After Israeli-Christian Cop Killed Defending It

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Khoury was the first to arrive at the scene of the deadly shooting attack in Bnei Brak in which five people were killed.

Antisemitism / News Briefs

B’nai B’rith Releases New Guide on Growing Threat of Online Antisemitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We hope that it can serve as an easily adaptable reference point to address the needs of all vulnerable communities on the receiving end of online harm,” said the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamic Jihad

Israeli Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Terrorist in Jenin

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

For the second time in a week, Israeli Special Forces entered the Jenin refugee camp in broad daylight and arrested a senior Islamic Jihad terrorist.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Ramadan: Muslims Riot in Jerusalem for 4th Night, 6 Arrested

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The police again underscored that that the rioters were only a “handful who chose to disturb the order, riot and use violence.”

Government / Bedouin / News Briefs

Israel Adding 100,000 Housing Units for Bedouin

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Thirty thousand of the housing units are to be developed within the next five years.

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamic Jihad

Gaza Terror Orgs Decide on Response to IDF’s Operation in Jenin

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The terror groups plan to expand their terror attacks on the ground, but not yet with missiles.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Israel and the UAE Complete Negotiations on Bilateral Free Trade Agreement

By Jewish Press Staff

This is the first full free trade agreement with an Arab country and is taking place so shortly after the establishment of diplomatic relations.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Israel and the UAE Complete Negotiations on Bilateral Free Trade Agreement

By Jewish Press Staff

This is the first full free trade agreement with an Arab country and is taking place so shortly after the establishment of diplomatic relations.

US / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs

Kentucky Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Firing at Jewish Mayoral Candidate

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A grand jury in Louisville indicted 21-year-old Quintez Brown, who will be arraigned on April 4.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Deborah Lipstadt Confirmed as US Special Envoy on Antisemitism

By Dmitriy Shapiro (JNS)

The Holocaust historian and Emory University professor's nomination was brought to the floor of the Senate by Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who asked for unanimous consent.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Study: Israel is World’s 10th Largest Arms Exporter

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The top arms importers in the Middle East were Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Pakistan, UAE, Algeria, Israel and Turkey.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Brother of Bnei Brak Terrorist Arrested, Other Suspects Too

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israeli forces raided the Khamarsha home and arrested the terrorist’s brother and several of his relatives.

Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Food Supplies in Arab World Strained Due to Ukraine War

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

One gallon of cooking oil in Lebanon costs the same as the monthly minimum wage, around $29.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Residents of London Town Throw Eggs at Jews, Scrawl Graffiti, says Watchdog Group

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Community Security Trust is asking witnesses and victims to report the crimes to the police.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs

IRGC Commander Threatens Israel with Missile Attack

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Major General Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of the IRGC, cautioned Israel on Wednesday to “abandon its mischievous actions.”

Terrorism / Bedouin / News Briefs

2 Brothers of Be’er Sheva Terrorist Arrested; Police Boost Security

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The terrorist lost his job as a teacher with five other Bedouin ISIS supporters after he was caught teaching ISIS ideology in class.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Be'er Sheva Terror Victims Named

By Jewish Press News Desk

The names of the victims in the Be'er Sheva terror attack have been released.

Israel / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Israeli Doctors Implant World’s Thinnest Artificial Cornea

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The first patient treated with this innovative procedure suffered from rejection of a previous human corneal implant,

News Briefs / The Knesset / Ukraine

Full Text of Zelenky's Speech to the Knesset

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ukrainian president Zelesnky's speech to the Knesset and the Israeli people.

IDF & Security / US / Iran / News Briefs

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Authorize Supplying Israel with Bunker-Buster Bombs

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It requires the U.S. Department of Defense to consult with Israel on its capability to deter threats from Iran and provide a report to Congress.

IDF & Security / NY / News Briefs

IDF Wounded Vets Capture the Hearts of New Yorkers

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A delegation of 12 disabled IDF veterans took off for New York last week in the framework of a special tour sponsored by the humanitarian organization Belev Echad.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Ukraine / Russia / International Conflicts

Israeli Defense Companies Prepare for Boost in Sales

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Report: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has increased the demand for advanced technology weapons, particularly combat drones, loitering munitions and missile-defense systems.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

New-Generation IDF Tank Receives Own Production Line

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Merkava Mark 5, dubbed “Barak” (or “lightning” in Hebrew), will have upgraded computers and an active protection system.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israeli Settlement Population Up 16.5 Percent in Five Years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A report projects that Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria will grow to more than 1 million by 2046.

Iran / News Briefs

IRGC Shows Off Underground Drone and Missile Base

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The video concludes with a simulation of UAVs and missiles being launched from the underground base and hitting a target in the desert.

News Briefs / Ukraine / Russia

Israeli-Russian Billionaire Philanthropist Leonid Nevzlin Renounces Russian Citizenship

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“I can’t afford to be a citizen of a country that kills children of other countries and tortures their children who don’t agree with it,” said Nevzlin.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sports

World’s New Acrobatic Gymnastics Champion Comes from Samaria

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Jonathan currently serves as an IDF soldier with an outstanding athlete status, meaning he can continue to train professionally while serving.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Poland / Holocaust / Eastern Europe

IDF to End Holocaust Delegations to Poland, Chooses Lithuania Instead

By Israel Hayom

The move has stunned many inside and outside the IDF, both due to the unilateral nature of the decision and due to the choice of alternative destination.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Ma’ale Adumim Approves 3,300 Homes

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The new apartments will be located in the Nofei Sela East area and will include three, four, and five-room apartments and 170 homes with gardens and land for public institutions.

Terrorism / Gaza / News Briefs

Israeli Authorities Seize 7,000 Bullets En Route for Gaza

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The 9mm caliber bullets were discovered hidden inside rolls of insulation material, which were stored in a container containing various household products.

Politics / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / The Knesset

Coalition Postpones Vote on Limiting PM’s Tenure After Losing Majority

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Once again, the coalition was forced to postpone a vote on a bill it had planned to promote after losing its majority at the Knesset’s plenum.

Government / News Briefs / Ukraine / Russia

Ayelet Shaked Refutes Ukrainian Claim Israel Denying Its Refuges Entry: ‘You Should Stick to the Facts’

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

“As of this morning, 97 passengers from different countries around the world have arrived in Israel with a Ukrainian passport..."

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Diaspora

Jewish Agency Extends Chairperson-Selection Process

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The process will be continued “until a suitable candidate is found,” says the Agency, after none of the current candidates was able to secure enough votes for nomination.

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / Police and Crime / News Briefs

For 3rd Time in a Year, Israel Seizes Cryptocurrency Meant for Hamas

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Shamlach family, through the currency exchange companies it owns, assists the Hamas terror organization, particularly its military arm, by transferring tens of millions of dollars a year.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

2 Israelis Killed in Light Plane Crash

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The two were flying to the Dead Sea, when fog over Jerusalem forced them to turn around.

News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Siblings of Children with Disabilities May have Greater Empathy, New Study Finds

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Researchers examined data from the Longitudinal Israeli Study of Twins, which included 1,657 families of twins born in 2004 and 2005.

Israel / News Briefs

Israeli Grows World’s Heaviest Strawberry – Guinness World Records

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The strawberry weighs 289 grams and is seven inches long and 13 inches in circumference.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Intel to Buy Israel’s Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 Billion

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Based in northern Israel, Tower is a foundry for analog semiconductors in global high-growth markets such as mobile, automotive and power.

News Briefs / Settlements

Israel Dismantles Homesh Yeshivah Dorms, Evacuates Jewish Encampment in Negev

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We are in a struggle for the continuation of the Zionist enterprise,” says a spokesperson for “Ma’ale Paula,” named after the wife of Israel’s first prime minister.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Holocaust Survivor, 91, Dies of Wounds From Hamas Bombing in May

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Her family says that she suffered greatly since being wounded in the terror attack.

US / Government / News Briefs / ISIS

PM Bennett Congratulates US on Death of ISIS Leader

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Bennett said the world is "a safer place" now that ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi has been eliminated.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

PA to Provide Financial and Legal Assistance to Jerusalem’s Arabs with Illegal Buildings

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority stated Wednesday that it attaches extraordinary importance to strengthening “the Palestinians’ standing” in Jerusalem.

News Briefs / The Environment / Cyprus / Greece

5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Cyprus, Just 240 Miles from Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

No warning issued in Israel • IDF Home Front Command offers guidelines on how to stay safe.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / Sports

Israeli Companies to Advertise During NFL Super Bowl

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The average ad spot sale this year is $6.5 million per half a minute, with the event broadcasting a total of between 80 to 90 commercials.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Blinken calls Palestinian Authority Leader Mahmoud Abbas to Discuss Relations, Reform

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. secretary of state said Israelis and PA Arabs deserve to “enjoy equal measures of security, freedom and prosperity.”

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Home of Terrorist Who Murdered Eli Kay Sealed

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The apartment was sealed an not destroyed as there are other apartments in the building.

News Briefs / The Knesset

Aryeh Deri Denied Permission to Attend Knesset Plenum

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Deri resigned his seat in the Knesset last week as part of a plea bargain reached in his trial over tax-related crimes.

News Briefs / Coronavirus

Esther Pollard Rushed to Hospital with COVID

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Her husband, Jonathan, has asked that the public pray for her speedy recovery: Esther Yocheved Bat Reisel Bracha.

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