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Aug 31, 2026
17:02Ynet
On police recommendation: Security for Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg has been increased
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On police recommendation: Security for Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg has been increased

The Deputy President of the Supreme Court, who also serves as Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, has been under increased security in recent days. The Central Elections Committee stated that Sohlberg is secured in accordance with security needs. As early as June, following riots by ultra-Orthodox individuals at his home, the judge was designated as a "threatened person."

16:56Ynet
Female combat soldiers excluded from IDF driving course: "In the war they called us, now we have become unwanted"
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Female combat soldiers excluded from IDF driving course: "In the war they called us, now we have become unwanted"

Two days before the start of an operational driving course, female combat soldiers were informed it is now intended for "men only." One soldier whose participation was cancelled called the decision outrageous, noting that women were actively recruited during the war when their skills were needed.

The deal with Greece reveals Israel's strategic asset — and also what it must not do
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The deal with Greece reveals Israel's strategic asset — and also what it must not do

The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have made protection against missiles and UAVs a global necessity. Greece, Finland, and Germany are turning to Israel thanks to its operational experience and proven capabilities in the field. Now we must decide how much of our advantage can be sold — and when to stop.

14:54Walla
Iranian President: "We are working to reach an agreement, the continuation of the war does not serve us"
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Iranian President: "We are working to reach an agreement, the continuation of the war does not serve us"

Pezeshkian said that Tehran is still working to reach an agreement, but blamed the US for not meeting its commitments. The UAE intercepted an Iranian UAV and Iran launched missiles at American bases in Jordan. Revolutionary Guards: A tanker was damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Police at the gates and illegal aliens in the crosshairs: how the police are preparing for the start of the school year
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Police at the gates and illegal aliens in the crosshairs: how the police are preparing for the start of the school year

Police preparations include checkpoints, patrols, and the deployment of officers near educational institutions, alongside efforts to locate illegal aliens at construction sites and schools. Head of the Operations Department, Brigadier General Elad Klein, emphasized that preventing hostile terrorist activity is the top priority and warned of potential friction during the election year.

13:47Ynet
Chairman of the Advisory Committee for VIP Security: Sara Netanyahu's anxiety for her family is natural
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Chairman of the Advisory Committee for VIP Security: Sara Netanyahu's anxiety for her family is natural

Amid the recommendation to provide security for Gadi Eisenkot, Ronen Cohen stated that there are attempts to exploit the committee for political purposes. He explained that the decision was based on a combination of circumstances rather than specific intelligence. Cohen also noted that the Prime Minister's wife is under a "severe threat level" and criticized journalist Uri Misgav.

Araghchi attacks Netanyahu following Channel 14 interview: 'Dragged the US into a war — a snake'
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Araghchi attacks Netanyahu following Channel 14 interview: 'Dragged the US into a war — a snake'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared a clip from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's interview on Channel 14. Araghchi claimed the Prime Minister boasted about influencing the US, noting that Netanyahu admits to misleading the American administration in Hebrew while praising the President's leadership in English.

Pressure in Washington: New date for talks with Lebanon and Beirut's conditions
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Pressure in Washington: New date for talks with Lebanon and Beirut's conditions

Lebanese sources reported that Washington is working to set a date for a new round of contacts with Israel as early as September. Lebanon insists on a diplomatic track and an end to strikes, calling for national interests to be placed above foreign agendas.

11:38N12
All desalination plants south of Hadera have been shut down. Industry source: "Not a cyber incident"
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All desalination plants south of Hadera have been shut down. Industry source: "Not a cyber incident"

Extreme weather conditions have affected seawater quality and led to the suspension of plant operations. Following the shutdown, instructions were issued to reduce the supply of fresh water for agriculture in the south. Against this backdrop, previous Iranian attempts to target water infrastructure in Israel are being recalled, but an industry source rules out a cyberattack.

11:38N12
Desalination plants south of Hadera shut down. Industry source: "Not a cyber incident"
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Desalination plants south of Hadera shut down. Industry source: "Not a cyber incident"

Extreme weather conditions have affected the quality of seawater, leading to the suspension of plant operations. Following the shutdown, instructions were issued to reduce the supply of fresh water for agriculture in the south. Against this backdrop, previous Iranian attempts to target water infrastructure in Israel are being recalled, but an industry source rules out a cyberattack.

11:03Walla
On the verge of returning to war? The "war of clocks" between Iran and the USA
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On the verge of returning to war? The "war of clocks" between Iran and the USA

Security establishment: Iran has not been enriching uranium since Operation "Am Klevia," but the material remains in underground facilities. According to estimates, in order to escape the economic crisis, the Iranians may attack the Gulf states. The Chief of Staff has ordered to maintain a high level of alert.

10:11Ynet
Most investigations closed, only two indictments: how the IDF handled the phenomenon of looting
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Most investigations closed, only two indictments: how the IDF handled the phenomenon of looting

Despite Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's statements regarding the severity of looting within the IDF, the army did not proactively publish data. Following an inquiry by the 'Movement for Freedom of Information', it was revealed that 27 Military Police investigations were opened during the war, with only two resulting in indictments. The IDF maintains that every suspicion is thoroughly investigated.

Ben Gvir Excludes "Neturei Karta" from Weapon Eligibility: "Whoever Takes Pictures with Terrorists Is an Enemy"
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Ben Gvir Excludes "Neturei Karta" from Weapon Eligibility: "Whoever Takes Pictures with Terrorists Is an Enemy"

Beit Shemesh has been recognized as an "eligible locality" for gun licenses, but residents of specific streets in the Hefziba and Rama Bet neighborhoods, where radical "Neturei Karta" members reside, have been excluded from the decision.

Night Operation in Nablus: YAMAM Arrests "Lion's Den" Terrorist
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Night Operation in Nablus: YAMAM Arrests "Lion's Den" Terrorist

Under Shin Bet intelligence guidance, YAMAM fighters secretly apprehended a 37-year-old suspect wanted for promoting terrorist activity and attempting to carry out attacks against Israelis. No casualties were reported among our forces.

08:59Walla
Haredi protest against conscription: public disturbances outside Tel HaShomer base
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Haredi protest against conscription: public disturbances outside Tel HaShomer base

Haredi protesters blocked vehicles arriving at the recruitment office in Kiryat Ono - one of them even lay down under the wheels of a truck. Police and Border Police forces diverted traffic to alternative routes and worked to disperse the demonstration and restore order, while clashing with those protesting against conscription into the IDF.

Bereaved families call against introducing foreign forces into Gaza: "Do not stab our children in the back"
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Bereaved families call against introducing foreign forces into Gaza: "Do not stab our children in the back"

Bereaved families from the Heroism Forum have published a video appealing to the Prime Minister and cabinet members, demanding that security control in the Gaza Strip remain solely in the hands of the IDF. The parents emphasize the goals for which their loved ones sacrificed their lives and urge leadership to reject the deployment of foreign forces.

07:57N12
Security establishment identifies rise in terror alerts originating from abroad
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Security establishment identifies rise in terror alerts originating from abroad

Directives are primarily coming from Iran and Hamas, targeting Israelis in Judea and Samaria. A senior military official emphasizes that the IDF's role is to prevent any terror event that could ignite the region.

07:11N12
In the shadow of escalation: Donald Trump published an AI video of the destruction of Kharg Island
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In the shadow of escalation: Donald Trump published an AI video of the destruction of Kharg Island

The US President distributed a video on social media based on artificial intelligence depicting the destruction of Iran's main oil artery. In practice, the American action tonight focused on neutralizing mines on Larak Island and triggered Iranian missile barrages, some of which were intercepted over Jordan. A look at Tehran's economic "crown jewel" at the heart of the tension.

06:05N12
The UN mourned a terrorist: How an UNRWA principal was a Hamas commander
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The UN mourned a terrorist: How an UNRWA principal was a Hamas commander

At the UN's annual memorial ceremony, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lit a candle for Imad Yousif El Samhouri, an UNRWA school principal killed in Gaza. However, Hamas's own footage reveals El Samhouri was a military commander who emerged from tunnels armed. This case highlights the deep infiltration of UNRWA by terror operatives.

Three years after October 7: The medic who returned to the moment he chose to stay
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Three years after October 7: The medic who returned to the moment he chose to stay

Three years after treating a wounded person under fire while a terrorist was nearby, MADA medic and Kfir Brigade commander Yedidya Vaknin shares his sense of mission and the choice not to make excuses. This spirit of heroism is also at the center of the traditional awakening and revival conference of the Sderot Yeshiva, which will open on Tuesday.

Aug 30, 2026
"We could have been in the news - 60 soldiers killed": Shuttle driver drove recklessly and used his phone
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"We could have been in the news - 60 soldiers killed": Shuttle driver drove recklessly and used his phone

About 60 soldiers traveling this morning from Modiin to Ir HaBahadim on an IDF-organized transport reported dangerous driving. They claim the driver was constantly distracted by his mobile phone, ignored requests to slow down, and failed to provide functional seat belts.

Threats to the candidate: Ministers to decide on Shin Bet security for Gadi Eisenkot
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Threats to the candidate: Ministers to decide on Shin Bet security for Gadi Eisenkot

Following new warnings, the Advisory Committee for the Protection of VIPs recommended providing tight security for the chairman of the "Yashar!" party until election day. The decision now moves to the Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs, which will also discuss the security of "The Democrats" chairman Yair Golan.

22:45ICE
Poisoning terror: herd of goats poisoned in Binyamin, shepherds ambushed
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Poisoning terror: herd of goats poisoned in Binyamin, shepherds ambushed

A serious incident occurred today near the Alon Road when terrorists introduced a lethal substance into livestock water troughs. During rescue attempts, residents encountered a planned ambush by dozens of rioters.

22:31N12
For the first time in a month: US forces strike launchers in Iran
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For the first time in a month: US forces strike launchers in Iran

A senior US official confirmed that forces struck Larak Island after identifying preparations by the Revolutionary Guards to launch naval mines. The attack follows President Donald Trump's warning of military action to thwart Iranian attempts to mine the Strait of Hormuz.

Committee Decides: Eisenkot to Receive Shin Bet Protection; Golan's Case to Be Reviewed Later
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Committee Decides: Eisenkot to Receive Shin Bet Protection; Golan's Case to Be Reviewed Later

The recommendation marks a sharp turn from the controversial decision made a week earlier, when Shin Bet head David Zini determined not to assign bodyguards to Eisenkot. At the center of the discussion regarding close protection for Golan and Eisenkot were materials submitted by both parties. The 'Yashar!' party claimed that Eisenkot is currently protected only by a private, unarmed security...

"They were there for each other at every moment": Two years since the murder of the six hostages in the tunnel
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"They were there for each other at every moment": Two years since the murder of the six hostages in the tunnel

Two years have passed since the news was cleared for publication regarding the murder in captivity of the six hostages in a tunnel in Rafah. The harrowing footage from the depths of the earth, the stories of heroism and camaraderie before the end — and the national wound that remains open. We remember Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Staff...

20:28Now14
Punishment for soldiers who refused to board a Namer APC with a female paramedic: 10 days in military prison
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Punishment for soldiers who refused to board a Namer APC with a female paramedic: 10 days in military prison

Three Givati soldiers who refused to board a medical evacuation Namer APC where a female paramedic was present were tried today and sentenced to 10 days in military prison. The soldiers refused, according to them, in accordance with the instructions of their rabbis, and additional soldiers from the unit are expected to stand trial and be punished.

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Judea and Samaria District Commander accuses the IDF: "Instead of arresting the rioters, they disperse them"
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Judea and Samaria District Commander accuses the IDF: "Instead of arresting the rioters, they disperse them"

In an interview with 103FM radio, the Judea and Samaria District Commander claimed that the responsibility for arresting the rioters in Qusra lies with the army. According to him, "This is not the first incident where instead of arresting those rioters, they disperse them." He claims that the IDF should have, in addition to dispersing those rioters, also arrested the people on the ground.

17:11Now14
USA Strengthens Military Presence Near Iran
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USA Strengthens Military Presence Near Iran

The United States has deployed the USS George Washington aircraft carrier to the Arabian Sea, replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln. The strike group is capable of prolonged autonomous operations and rapid response to developments in the Middle East.

14:27Walla
Disturbances at Tel HaShomer recruitment center: Military police vehicle blocked by Haredim
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Disturbances at Tel HaShomer recruitment center: Military police vehicle blocked by Haredim

Haredi protesters, who arrived at the recruitment center in Tel HaShomer to demonstrate against the Haredi recruitment taking place today, blocked a military police vehicle. The protesters sat on the road, preventing the vehicle and the soldiers inside from continuing their journey.

Training the next generation in the Air Force: Second cycle of the historic preparatory course
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Training the next generation in the Air Force: Second cycle of the historic preparatory course

The "Eagles of the North" program, which integrates Druze and Jewish recruits, has begun its second cycle. The goal is to overcome underrepresentation in the sector. Three members of the Druze community from the first cycle have already passed the initial screening for the flight course.

Warning to Hegseth and danger to the US: "The campaign in Iran has lasted too long"
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Warning to Hegseth and danger to the US: "The campaign in Iran has lasted too long"

Senior military officials warn of damage to American capabilities in other theaters, including the domestic front. More than 50,000 troops are on alert. Some forces are expected to remain in the Middle East until 2027.

Graffiti for 150 shekels: The Iranian espionage price list
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Graffiti for 150 shekels: The Iranian espionage price list

As part of the new case, one of the involved minors was arrested upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport. According to the indictment, the main defendant received a total of approximately 3,500 shekels. Also: one of the defendants sent a video of a well-known mall, deleted it, but continued contact with the agent.

"A trap by Netanyahu before the elections": An Arab state warned Hamas
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"A trap by Netanyahu before the elections": An Arab state warned Hamas

Palestinian sources revealed to the newspaper "Rai al-Youm" that an Arab state delivered an unusual message to the terrorist organization Hamas, warning of an extensive military plan that Israel is planning in the Gaza Strip. According to the report, the move comes against the backdrop of Netanyahu's attempts to create an escalation ahead of the elections, and in response, Hamas demanded that the...

Espionage Case: Minors Recruited by Iranian Agent
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Espionage Case: Minors Recruited by Iranian Agent

Minors from the Haifa and Krayot area were recruited by Iranian intelligence online. In exchange for thousands of shekels, they photographed strategic sites and engaged in incitement. The Haifa District Attorney's Office is filing an indictment today.

11:46N12
Kiryat Motzkin teenagers charged with espionage for Iran
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Kiryat Motzkin teenagers charged with espionage for Iran

The Haifa District Attorney's Office has indicted two teenagers, aged 14 and 16, for working for an Iranian intelligence agent. The minors conducted surveillance on shopping malls and attempted to recruit others for high-risk missions, continuing their activities even after realizing they were working for a hostile foreign power.

Death threats against Avigdor Lieberman: "We will send you back to Russia with a bullet in the head"
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Death threats against Avigdor Lieberman: "We will send you back to Russia with a bullet in the head"

A series of death threats were sent in recent days to Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman. The party has filed an official complaint with the Knesset Sergeant-at-Arms and transferred all evidence to law enforcement for investigation.

11:29Ynet
Nitzan Alon: "There is an erosion of IDF values. Soldiers stand by in the face of illegal acts in the West Bank"
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Nitzan Alon: "There is an erosion of IDF values. Soldiers stand by in the face of illegal acts in the West Bank"

The former Central Command chief, who also served as head of the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters after October 7, warned in a conversation with teenagers about a significant ethical erosion among soldiers and commanders: "It is a byproduct of a prolonged war." He further claimed that "the political echelon bears responsibility for the conception regarding Hamas in Gaza."

Lebanese President's message to Hezbollah: 'The only legitimate weapon is that of the state'
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Lebanese President's message to Hezbollah: 'The only legitimate weapon is that of the state'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun clarified that he opposes turning southern Lebanon into a lawless zone or a bargaining chip. Meanwhile, Beirut is waiting for Washington to set the date for the next round of negotiations with Israel. Lebanese sources denied reports of an imminent operation on the Ali al-Tahir ridge.

10:37Now14
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Seven pistols seized on Jordanian border: suspect wounded while attempting to flee

Seven pistols intended for smuggling into Israel were seized last Thursday near the Jordanian border. During the security operation, a suspect attempting to flee was wounded.

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