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Israel to invest NIS 100 million in Jewish education across North America amid rising antisemitism

"The Plan was formulated against the backdrop of rising antisemitism in the world since the attack on October 7, 2023, and the growing challenges faced by the Jewish communities," said the PM.

Schoolchildren board busses at an elementary school in Ashburn, Virginia.
Israel's Tax Authority prepares a NIS 10B reform.

Tax Authority prepares a NIS 10 Billion economic plan for the incoming government

Haifa Oil Refineries.

Bazan's evacuation in doubt: Political shift may affect the plan to relocate the refineries

Noam Tibon, a member of the B'Yachad party, attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026.

B'Yachad MK Noam Tibon calls for Eisenkot-led government, repeal of judicial overhaul laws


Ben-Gvir claims Netanyahu's office pledged to EU countries that he would not be in coalition

The PMO has "officially pledged to a number of countries in the European Union that Ben-Gvir will not be part of the next government," the national security minister claimed.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem on October 18, 2026, as he campaigns for the upcoming Oct. 27 Knesset elections.

Israeli gov't approves NIS 2.5 billion for defense, slashing ministry budgets ahead of elections

According to the announcement, funds will be pulled from government ministries' budgets, resulting in a 4.9% cut for each ministry.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Albanian Education Ministry set ablaze during anti-corruption student riot as protests spread

This has been the most violent outburst of anti-corruption protests, which started in May and have posed a growing challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama's government.

People gather near a fire as plumes of black smoke rise, amid an anti-government protest by students, in Tirana, Albania, October 14, 2026.

Israelis aren’t afraid of Iran, they’re afraid of supermarket prices, Zelekha says - interview

“If anyone gets in my way, I will bring down their government,” he said, stating he would demand control of the Finance Ministry and the Competition Authority in coalition negotiations.

Dr. Yaron Zelekha, chairman of the New Economic Party, and Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists Party, hold a press conference announcing their joint run in the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026.

The election deadlock: How Israel and Sweden are facing the same majority problem - analysis

In Israel and Sweden, proportional elections keep producing narrow winners and no government

Israeli voters choose among competing party lists, but election day is often only the beginning of the battle to form a government.
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Ethiopian government retakes capital of Tigray region as fight against rebels continues

The taking of Mekelle by pro-government forces is a major loss for the opposition alliance led by the TPLF, which launched a big offensive on September 23 against the Ethiopian military.

Men ride in a vehicle bearing the Tigray region flag on the streets of Mekelle, Ethiopia, in this screengrab from a handout video released October 4, 2026.

AI system attempts to hack into Canadian government website, continuing worldwide automated attacks

"We do not confidently attribute these attempts to OpenAI, but they exhibit tactics consistent with prior observed agent activity that we have attributed to OpenAI in a similar timeframe."

OpenAI logo and Canadian flag are seen in this illustration taken, September 28, 2026.

Female Gazan PLC candidate to 'Post': I want a say in the decisions shaping my life - interview

In an interview with the Post, Hiyam Taha explained why she is seeking to enter politics and how she hopes to improve the future of the Palestinian people.

Palestinian women look from a damaged house at the site of an Israeli strike on a house that was pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate, before the strike was carried out late on Thursday at Shati (Beach) refugee camp, in Gaza City, May 29, 2026.

Election economics: Israel’s government must not buy voters’ support - editorial

As Israel enters the final month before the election, officials must resist vote-buying through public spending, while critics should not label every government decision electioneering.

(Illustrative) A man casts his ballot at a voting station on the morning of the municipal elections, in Ashdod, February 27, 2024

Gadi Eisenkot and the Palestinian economy: What could really change if he leads Israel? - opinion

If preventing the PA's collapse is part of Eisenkot’s security outlook, the test will be whether Palestinians, workers, goods, revenues, and money can move stably and predictably.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, speaks to the Jerusalem Post ahead of elections in September 2026.