August 31, 2026 — Israel races to harden critical infrastructure as AI cyber threats accelerate. Banks, hospitals and telecom firms are rethinking local servers, cloud use and automated defenses as AI lets attackers move faster, cheaper and at far greater scale

August 28, 2026 — Israel and Greece build new air shield to counter drones and missiles. Israel and Greece are set to sign a $3.6 billion deal on Monday to establish a multilayered air defense network in Greece, integrating Israeli systems including Spyder, Barak MX and David’s Sling with Patriot and AI-powered command-and-control capabilities

August 28, 2026 — Tens of thousands gather at Western Wall for major Selichot service. More than 50,000 people attend Selichot service at the Western Wall, bringing the total number of participants since the start of Elul to over 350,000.

August 28, 2026 — How Qatari money reaches an Israeli nonprofit through a London charity. Qatari funds reaching a Haifa nonprofit through a London charity surged nearly tenfold in 2023; Shomrim traced the money trail to Doha and the Bishara brothers, raising questions over how foreign funds enter Israel

August 28, 2026 — Ofer Winter, unification of Arab parties, shake up Knesset seats, push RZP below threshold – poll The data shows that Winter’s entry has created greater complexity within the coalition bloc. Without him, the bloc led by Benjamin Netanyahu receives 43 seats, while with him it rises to 48 seats.

August 28, 2026 — Smotrich reveals: A million weapons in Arab sector, we will act to collect them. Finance Minister presents journalists with a series of demands and measures planned by his party, including appointing Simcha Rothman as Justice Minister.

August 28, 2026 — Demand: Open Temple Mount on Shabbat. At a conference held Thursday evening, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and MK Amit Halevi called for the Temple Mount to be opened to Jews on Saturdays as well.

August 28, 2026 — As High Holidays loom in trying times, key to remember how Jews put the ‘oy’ in toys, industry experts say. An exhibition slated for next summer at the Strong National Museum of Play in New York will focus on Jewish contributions to play, and recent publications tackle the same subject and its history.

August 28, 2026 — IDF chief raises alert level in Judea and Samaria ahead of holidays. Zamir placed the headquarters of an additional active-duty division on heightened readiness and ordered units and battalions prepared for immediate activation in the sector.

August 27, 2026 — Syrian national arrested on border trying to smuggle rocket shells into Lebanon. The approximately 330-kilometer border with Syria has been used by Hezbollah, as well as other terrorist groups and criminal gangs, to smuggle supplies and people in and out of Lebanon.

August 27, 2026 — Israel considers expelling British and European officials from International Gaza Support Center. The International Gaza Support Center is a multinational headquarters established to monitor the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

August 26, 2026 — Rom Braslavski: “I was afraid, but I didn’t hesitate.” Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski recounted the moment in captivity when he was forced to reveal his identity as a soldier – about six months after the murderous attack. “I realize I’m done for.”