September 4, 2026 — Ancient pottery’s ‘magnetic memory’ could help expose modern forgeries, researchers find. Israeli-led team develops new authentication technique based on magnetic signals acquired by clay over thousands of years

September 4, 2026 — Health Ministry investigating another suspected Ebola case after traveler returns from DR Congo The person will be treated in isolation under procedures for handling high-risk infectious diseases and will be transferred to Ichilov Hospital.

September 4, 2026 — Defense Minister: Israel to remain in Ali al-Taher until Hezbollah disarms. Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF cleared Hezbollah terrorists from strategic tunnels at Ali al-Taher, vows Israel will remain in Lebanon’s security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed.

September 4, 2026 — When hidden sins become a collective responsibility. Weekly Torah portion: The Torah’s distinction between hidden and revealed sins calls on society to confront ‘open secrets’ and systemic wrongdoing, warning that collective responsibility extends beyond what can be formally proven

September 4, 2026 — Maj. Gen. David Kalifa named next IDF Central Command chief. During the war against Hamas in Gaza, he served as commander of the 36th Division, leading operations in the central Strip.

September 4, 2026 — ‘May God bless Israel,’ South African princess says at end of weeklong visit. Fundiswa Zote told JNS her 12-member royal delegation sought to build ties through Israeli innovation, technology and water solutions.

September 4, 2026 — IDF dismantles over 30 weapon production machines in West Bank in counterterrorism operation. During the operation, the IDF, guided by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), also confiscated concealed weaponry, questioned suspects, and arrested over 10 wanted individuals.

September 4, 2026 — Israeli researchers develop new method to clean up oil spills. Israeli researchers have developed a cellulose-based aerogel that can absorb large amounts of oil and other hydrocarbons while also helping bacteria break down the pollutants, potentially offering a faster and more comprehensive way to clean up oil spills.

September 4, 2026 — Israel frees first of 5 Lebanese prisoners amid effort to return bodies of murdered Jewish community leaders. 12 community leaders were abducted and murdered by terrorist organizations in mid-1980s

September 4, 2026 — IDF says it hit Hezbollah after group launched 2 drones at troops in Lebanon Military says explosive-laden drones aimed at forces in Ali Taher Ridge area, no soldiers injured; retaliatory attacks hit Nabatieh, 1 reportedly killed; EU countries to help train Lebanese Army

September 4, 2026 — Netanyahu makes it official: Toppling Iran’s regime is now a war aim. At a Rosh Hashanah toast, the prime minister openly declared for the first time the central objective of the ongoing, multifront campaign in the Gulf:

September 3, 2026 — Israel to release some Lebanese prisoners as ‘gesture of good will,’ source tell ‘Post.’ A similar release was done a year ago, when Israel release five detainees, captured while fighting in Lebanon, as part of the negotiations with the Lebanese government.