Stabbing

Smotrich advances new Samaria settlement after attack near Derech Avraham Farm

Smotrich directed officials to speed up planning for the Shalem settlement and pursue demolition proceedings against alleged illegal Palestinian construction after a stabbing attack in Samaria.

|ByANNA BARSKY
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, July 21, 2026.
The Lincoln Square Synagogue at 200 Amsterdam Avenue on the corner of West 69th Street in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, was built in 1970 and designed by Hausman & Rosenberg.

Attacker yells 'Allahu Akbar,' stabs two in potential Manhattan antisemitic hate crime

"The NYPD’s initial investigation suggests that mental health may have been a factor. They are also evaluating these stabbings as potential hate crimes," Mayor Mamdani explained.

|ByESTHER DAVIS
Israeli security forces at the scene of a stabbing attack near the Israeli settlement of Alon Moreh, in the West Bank, July 23, 2026

IDF kills terrorist who attempted second West Bank stabbing attack in hours

The terrorist was killed while the military said the incident was under investigation, in what represents the second attack of this kind reported in the West Bank.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces at the scene of a stabbing attack near the Israeli settlement of Alon Moreh, in the West Bank, July 23, 2026

Israeli man seriously wounded in West Bank terror stabbing, two Palestinian attackers killed

According to police, the stabbing victim was attempting to put out a fire, which had been set by Palestinian residents of a nearby village.

|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS

At least eight injured after car ramming attack, attempted stabbing in Italian city of Modena

He had been receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders, a source in the Interior Ministry said, without elaborating on the man's motivations or whether terrorism was a factor.

MAY 17, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Police work at the scene after several people were injured when a car drove into pedestrians in the center of the northern Italian city of Modena, Italy, May 16, 2026.

Israeli authorities indict 16 teens over Independence Day murder of pizzeria worker

The suspects were also charged with additional offenses, including obstruction of justice and witness tampering.

MAY 10, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
YEMANU BINYAMIN Zalka, 21, was stabbed in Petah Tikva on Independence Day and later succumbed to his wounds.

Police complete investigation into Petah Tikva stabbing, 19 minors arrested

The investigation concluded after a two-week manhunt, during which police apprehended all individuals believed to have been involved in the violent altercation.

MAY 5, 2026ByALON HACHMON
People gather outside a Pizza Hut branch in Petah Tikva, lighting candles and placing flowers in memory of employee Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, who was stabbed and later died of his wounds on the eve of Independence Day, April 25, 2026.

UK's Starmer calls in leaders to tackle antisemitism following increased attacks

The UK recently raised the national terrorism threat level to "severe" and announced an additional 25 million pounds to bolster protections for the country's Jewish community.

MAY 5, 2026ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.

Beyond the headlines: Not who we are - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

MAY 4, 2026BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
People gather outside a Pizza Hut branch in Petah Tikva, lighting candles and placing flowers in memory of employee Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, who was stabbed and later died of his wounds on the eve of Independence Day, April 25, 2026.

Police arrest a total of 16 suspects related to the murder of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka

Two minors and an additional suspect were arrested for their ties to the case. The police claimed to have known their identities and the fact that they participated in the attack against Zalka.

MAY 2, 2026ByHODAYA RAN
Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, 21, was stabbed in Petah Tikva on Independence Day and later succumbed to his wounds.

History of violence against Jews, police: What we know about Golders Green attacker - explainer

An investigation by Campaign Against Antisemitism and confirmed by The Jerusalem Post reveals a long history of violence that includes attacking officials and disrupting demonstrations.

MAY 1, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Essa Suleiman stabbed two London Jews with a knife before being overpowered by Jewish volunteer security and Metropolitan Police.

London police charge man with attempted murder in antisemitic Golders Green stabbing attack

Britain on Thursday raised its national terrorism threat level to "severe" from "substantial," after the antisemitic stabbing attack in north London.

MAY 1, 2026ByREUTERS, JAMES GENN
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley attend a meeting of criminal justice agencies following the Golders Green attack, in London, Britain April 30, 2026.

Two IDF soldiers wounded in West Bank overnight ops.

According to Israeli media, the two attackers stabbed the soldiers, although the exact method of attack was not confirmed by the IDF. 

APRIL 29, 2026ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
(ILLUSTRATIVE) IDF soldier operating in the West Bank, April 12, 2026.

Pizza Hut to pay family of Petah Tikva stabbing victim indefinitely, company announces

The pizza chain also committed to establishing a dedicated aid fund for the family of 21-year-old Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, killed following his shift at the restaurant's Petah Tikva location.

APRIL 28, 2026ByARIELLA ROITMAN
People gather outside a Pizza Hut branch in Petah Tikva, lighting candles and placing flowers in memory of employee Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, who was stabbed and later died of his wounds on the eve of Independence Day, April 24, 2026.