Israel
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Suspect detained in Jerusalem tunnel-infiltration plot
August 18, 2026 — Suspect detained in Jerusalem tunnel-infiltration plot. Authorities arrested a 36-year-old Qalandia resident who confessed to excavating a shaft beneath the security barrier.
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Netanyahu meets Kushner Blair in Jerusalem as US presses Israel to advance Trumps Gaza plan
August 17, 2026 — Netanyahu meets Kushner, Blair in Jerusalem as US presses Israel to advance Trump’s Gaza plan. US, Board of Peace officials in Jerusalem after meeting Hamas, Egyptian officials in Cairo on Sunday • Talks to focus on acceleration of Trump’s Gaza plan, senior official tells ‘Post’
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Herzog marks Abraham Accords anniversary calls to expand circle of peace
August 14, 2026 — Herzog marks Abraham Accords anniversary, calls to expand ‘circle of peace.’ Israeli president says the landmark agreements are “just the beginning” and urges further normalization across the Middle East.
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Long-lost Byzantine-era vines are again cultivated on ancient Negev terraces
August 14, 2026 — Long-lost Byzantine-era vines are again cultivated on ancient Negev terraces. Discovery of 7th-century grape seeds at Avdat National Park in southern Israel inspires Nature and Parks Authority archaeologist to recreate wine valued across the ancient empire
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In the army again 80 years after the Holocaust Germanys Jews consider conscription
August 14, 2026 — In the army, again? 80 years after the Holocaust, Germany’s Jews consider conscription Russia’s invasion of Ukraine mobilizes unprecedented support for military among young Jews, though many still can’t reconcile themselves with past crimes – or far-right bigotry today
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Former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen returns home to perform songs he composed in Hamas captivity
August 14, 2026 — Former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen returns home to perform songs he composed in Hamas captivity Concert is held on the lawn of Kibbutz Nir Oz, where singer was born and raised and lived with his family until the October 7 Hamas onslaught
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Tel Dan Nature Reserve damaged by missile in war here is how it looks after restoration
August 14, 2026 — Tel Dan Nature Reserve damaged by missile in war; here is how it looks after restoration. After a long closure, the Tel Dan Nature Reserve reopens with a visitor service center, access road, and parking lot rehabilitated at a cost of NIS 2.5 million.
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Israel sends 80-person rescue delegation to earthquake-hit Colombia
August 14, 2026 — Israel sends 80-person rescue delegation to earthquake-hit Colombia. The delegation, headed by the commander of the Home Front Command’s National Rescue and Rescue Unit, Brig.-General (res.) Yossi Pinto, includes both regular duty soldiers and reservists.
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His brother fell in Lebanon his colleague was kidnapped now hes building the IDFs drone future
August 14, 2026 — His brother fell in Lebanon, his colleague was kidnapped: now he’s building the IDF’s drone future. Udi Oster helped bring thousands of donated drones to Israel after October 7; after his brother was killed in Lebanon and longtime employee Or Levy was kidnapped to Gaza, he now leads Aitan, developing one system to control multiple ... His brother fell in Lebanon his colleague was kidnapped now hes building the IDFs drone future
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Young evangelicals visiting Israel We should not stay silent
August 13, 2026 — Young evangelicals visiting Israel: ‘We should not stay silent.’ Christian students and young professionals say firsthand encounters with Israel challenged media narratives and strengthened their resolve to confront antisemitism.
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Ex-spy chief Cohen says Mossad toured Fordow many times bombing was fulfillment of all dreams
August 12, 2026 — Ex-spy chief Cohen says Mossad ‘toured’ Fordow many times, bombing was ‘fulfillment of all dreams.’ It remains unclear whether Cohen was referring to agents physically present within the facility or to a form of remote monitoring.
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Were leading not leaving
August 10, 2026 — ‘We’re leading, not leaving.’ Family of 100,000th immigrant makes aliyah. Nefesh B’Nefesh marks 100,000 “olim” from North America since 2002 with the Douglas family, who moved to Jerusalem from New York.
