ALON HACHMON

Alon Hachmon is a reporter for The Jerusalem Post's sister publication, Maariv.

Israeli security forces seen during a raid in the West Bank village of Salem, near Nablus, on August 2, 2026. (illustrative)

Israel uncovers Jenin rocket network, suspects admit testing and improving rockets, six indicted

Shaul Elkariv.

Court orders fraudulent 'rabbi,' wife to pay NIS 830,000 to woman in exploitation settlement

Thousands of Israelis demonstrate at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led massacre, just days ahead of Israel’s general elections, October 24, 2026.

Israel Police brace for 'January 6' scenario at Knesset after election, deploy 22,000 officers


Two German suspects arrested after being seen photographing entrance to Damon Prison

An examination of the suspects' cellphones revealed photographs of security facilities and security-related activities, raising further suspicions about why they were at the location.

Israeli prison service guards operate in a special wing of Israeli citizens accused of spying for Iran, in the Damon Prison, in the Druze town of Daliyat al-Karmel, northern Israel, July 1, 2025.

Police arrest 23-year-old suspected of attacking one of Bennett's bodyguards in Tel Aviv

Initial reports indicated that the alleged attack happened while Bennett was participating in a rally in Tel Aviv demanding the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the failures of Oct. 7.

Former prime minister and B'Yachad party chairman Naftali Bennett attends a demonstration at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led massacre, just days ahead of Israel’s general elections, October 24, 2026.

IDF soldier indicted for firing on Palestinian vehicle, seriously wounding 18-year-old woman

According to the indictment, the incident occurred on September 18, after the soldier entered the village of Aqraba, which was outside his area of responsibility.

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

Jerusalem man arrested after leaving miscarried fetus at hospital alleges police brutality

The man was arrested after leaving the remains of the miscarriage in a bag at a hospital, reportedly believing burial arrangements would be handled.

Shaare Zedek Medical Center 311

Several Petah Tikva synagogues refuse to host Smotrich, cite objections to politics during services

Some congregants argued that withdrawing the invitation after it had already been extended and publicly announced would be inappropriate, particularly since the synagogue had hosted other speakers.

An election campaign billboard featuring Finance Minister and Religious Zionism Party (RZP) chairman Bezalel Smotrich is displayed on a hotel building in Jerusalem, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.

Two haredi protesters arrested after attempting to break into IDF office in Bnei Brak

The office belonged to the IDF's Kodkod program, which allows haredi men aged 23 and older who are not eligible for combat service to serve in technology-related positions in the IDF.

Haredi draft protesters attempt to break into IDF office in Bnei Brak, October 14, 2026.

Israel Police arrest Kfar Saba mayor, wife, and 15 others in major municipal corruption probe

Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar's wife is suspected of playing a significant role in the bribery scheme, particularly in coordinating with businesspeople.

View of the Kfar Saba City Hall in central Israel, after Mayor Rafi Sa'ar was arrested early this morning at his home on suspicion of involvement in a public corruption scandal, October 12, 2026

'You picked the wrong minister': Ben-Gvir threatens terrorists with execution in prison footage

The footage shows a meeting he held about a month ago with terrorists who, he claims, belonged to one of the cells that planned to assassinate him and harm members of his family.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir confronts an imprisoned terrorist.

Previously missing Israelis Mali, Liel Yahalomi land at Ben-Gurion Airport from Athens

The Yahalomis arrived on board a flight that departed from Athens, Greece.

Mili and Liel Yahalomi exiting Ben-Gurion Airport, October 7, 2026.

After flydubai attempted hijacking, police probe aviation security failures at Transport Ministry

Published documents indicated that the Transportation Ministry’s Security Division is responsible for certain aspects of security involving flights entering Israel.

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.