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Israeli forces have killed a global jihadist terrorist involved in the kidnapping of Noa Argamani during the October 7 attacks, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. Argamani became one of the most recognisable hostages of the Hamas-led assault before being rescued in June 2024. The killing of the abductor is drawing attention as Israel continues operations against those responsible for the attacks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly, using his speech to invoke historical narratives, address violence by settlers in the West Bank, and lay out what he described as Israel's principal security threats. A Jerusalem Post opinion piece examines how he balanced those themes, prompting debate over his message and its reception at the international body.

US and Israeli interests over Iran are increasingly diverging, according to reporting by The Jerusalem Post. The analysis points to growing gaps between Washington and Jerusalem on how to handle Iran, particularly around its nuclear programme and regional influence. Observers are watching whether the longstanding strategic alignment between the two allies can hold as their priorities drift apart.

The Israel Defense Forces is reinforcing its troop deployment in the West Bank amid concerns that Palestinian militants could carry out attacks during the upcoming holiday period. The Jerusalem Post reported the move, which reflects heightened security alertness across the territory as Israeli authorities seek to prevent incidents before the festive season.

A cleric says Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was injured before the war between Iran and Israel and had to be pulled from the rubble of a Tehran hospital after an airstrike. The claim, reported by The Jerusalem Post, has not been independently confirmed, and no official Iranian statement verifying the cleric's account is cited. It would mark one of the most dramatic revelations about the leadership's condition during the conflict if true.

Donald Trump says the United States worked with the United Kingdom to arrest five terror suspects near an RAF base. The claim was reported by outlets including The Jerusalem Post. Details about the suspects, the base involved, or the timing of the arrests were not provided in the available reporting, and UK authorities have not been quoted confirming the operation.

A former bodyguard of the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack against Jewish communities in Europe, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. Details about the suspect's location, the target countries, and whether accomplices were involved have not been disclosed, and authorities have not yet officially confirmed the arrest.

The BBC is reviewing the inclusion of 53 individuals on a list of journalists in Gaza, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. The review centers on whether those named should be counted among media workers covering the conflict. The move has drawn attention amid ongoing scrutiny of media operations and press access in the Gaza Strip during the war.

A former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been arrested on suspicion of planning an attack against Jewish targets in Europe, according to reporting by The Jerusalem Post. Details about the suspect's identity, the intended targets and which country carried out the arrest have not been disclosed. The case is likely to intensify concern in European capitals about Hamas-linked activity abroad.

A Jewish professor has filed a formal complaint against Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, accusing the Catholic institution of antisemitism. The complaint, reported by The Jerusalem Post, alleges discriminatory treatment, though details of the specific accusations have not been widely released. The case adds to a growing list of legal and regulatory complaints over antisemitism at American universities.

Former Knesset member Einat Wilf has called for postponing the reconstruction of Gaza, according to the Jerusalem Post. The appeal comes amid ongoing international debate over when and how rebuilding should proceed, and under what conditions, while the future governance of the territory remains unresolved.

A unit within the Israel Defense Forces' Operations Directorate is working to protect Israelis around the world in response to threats against them abroad. The Jerusalem Post reports on the unit's role in monitoring dangers and coordinating security measures for Israeli citizens and communities overseas, as concerns grow over potential attacks targeting Israelis internationally.

Parking lots at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport are reported full as large numbers of travellers pass through the airport during the holiday season. The Jerusalem Post reports the surge has left drivers struggling to find spaces, reflecting a sharp rise in passenger traffic around the holidays.