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This Jerusalem Post podcast is supported by third-party advertising. Welcome
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to the J-Post headlines.
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These are the top stories today for Thursday, October 8th, 2026.
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The British consulate in East Jerusalem ends operations, but a
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limited diplomatic mission will remain under a new understanding between
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Jerusalem and London. Pro-Palestinian protesters overrun an October 7 peace
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vigil in New York, attended by Mayor Zoran Mamdani.
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Deletes a post claiming accusations against Israel stem from a
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Qatar-funded Muslim Brotherhood campaign. Six Israeli civilians receive a presidential
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award for heroism after helping prevent an attempted fly-Dubai hijacking.
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And Israel police prepare for a mass ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protest
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with concerns over major road blockages and traffic congestion. Recorded
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from the J-Post studios in Jerusalem, I'm your host, Gadi Zeg. Now,
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a closer look at today's stories. The United Kingdom's consulate
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in East Jerusalem has ceased operations, with 20 diplomats leaving
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Israel under a new understanding between Jerusalem and London. Foreign
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Minister Gideon Saar authorized seven British diplomats to remain in
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the building with a very limited scope of activity. According
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to Saar, Britain will not take action against Israel over
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the consulate's closure. Turning to New York, hundreds of pro-Palestinian
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protesters overwhelmed an October 7th peace vigil organized by Israelis
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for Peace in Union Square Park. Organizers moved the vigil
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behind police barricades as protesters shouted slogans and drowned out speakers.
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Mayor Zoran Mamdani attended the event but did not speak.
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Protesters also directed chants of traitor at the mayor.
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Meanwhile, in Washington, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Deleted a post on X in which he rejected genocide
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allegations against Israel and claimed they were part of a
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Qatar-funded Muslim Brotherhood propaganda campaign. The post received approximately 336,000
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views before its removal. Neither Kennedy nor the U.S. Health
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and Human Services Department has explained why it was deleted.
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Back in Israel, President Isaac Herzog presented the Presidential Award
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for Civilian Heroism to six Israelis who helped prevent an
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attempt to fly Dubai hijacking. The recipients are... Tali Manes,
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Tzvika Manes, Yaniv Hayun, Dr. Shota Musayev, Asaf Rajwan, and
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Or Pardilov. Herzog praised their courage and resourcefulness, saying they
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risked themselves to save others and prevented a major disaster.
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And finally, disruptions are expected across central Israel. Israel police
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are preparing for ultra-orthodox demonstrations against the arrest of IDF
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draft evaders. Officers are being deployed near major junctions around
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Bnei Brak, while a separate event at Ramat Gan Stadium
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is expected to attract 17,000 people. Authorities are concerned about
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heavy traffic congestion, blocked roads, and possible confrontations between protesters
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and motorists. For more news analysis and the latest updates,
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head to jpost.com.
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This Jerusalem Post podcast is supported by third-party advertising. Welcome
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00:00:05.759 --> 00:00:06.919
to the J-Post headlines.
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These are the top stories today for Thursday, October 8th, 2026.
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The British consulate in East Jerusalem ends operations, but a
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limited diplomatic mission will remain under a new understanding between
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Jerusalem and London. Pro-Palestinian protesters overrun an October 7 peace
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vigil in New York, attended by Mayor Zoran Mamdani.
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Deletes a post claiming accusations against Israel stem from a
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Qatar-funded Muslim Brotherhood campaign. Six Israeli civilians receive a presidential
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award for heroism after helping prevent an attempted fly-Dubai hijacking.
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And Israel police prepare for a mass ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protest
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with concerns over major road blockages and traffic congestion. Recorded
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from the J-Post studios in Jerusalem, I'm your host, Gadi Zeg. Now,
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a closer look at today's stories. The United Kingdom's consulate
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in East Jerusalem has ceased operations, with 20 diplomats leaving
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00:00:58.299 --> 00:01:01.380
Israel under a new understanding between Jerusalem and London. Foreign
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Minister Gideon Saar authorized seven British diplomats to remain in
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the building with a very limited scope of activity. According
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to Saar, Britain will not take action against Israel over
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00:01:09.939 --> 00:01:13.480
the consulate's closure. Turning to New York, hundreds of pro-Palestinian
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protesters overwhelmed an October 7th peace vigil organized by Israelis
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for Peace in Union Square Park. Organizers moved the vigil
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behind police barricades as protesters shouted slogans and drowned out speakers.
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Mayor Zoran Mamdani attended the event but did not speak.
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Protesters also directed chants of traitor at the mayor.
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Meanwhile, in Washington, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Deleted a post on X in which he rejected genocide
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allegations against Israel and claimed they were part of a
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Qatar-funded Muslim Brotherhood propaganda campaign. The post received approximately 336,000
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views before its removal. Neither Kennedy nor the U.S. Health
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and Human Services Department has explained why it was deleted.
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Back in Israel, President Isaac Herzog presented the Presidential Award
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for Civilian Heroism to six Israelis who helped prevent an
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attempt to fly Dubai hijacking. The recipients are... Tali Manes,
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Tzvika Manes, Yaniv Hayun, Dr. Shota Musayev, Asaf Rajwan, and
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Or Pardilov. Herzog praised their courage and resourcefulness, saying they
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risked themselves to save others and prevented a major disaster.
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And finally, disruptions are expected across central Israel. Israel police
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are preparing for ultra-orthodox demonstrations against the arrest of IDF
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draft evaders. Officers are being deployed near major junctions around
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Bnei Brak, while a separate event at Ramat Gan Stadium
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is expected to attract 17,000 people. Authorities are concerned about
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heavy traffic congestion, blocked roads, and possible confrontations between protesters
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and motorists. For more news analysis and the latest updates,
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head to jpost.com.
