defense
Katz on Mount Hermon Peak: We Won’t Leave as Long as Israel Faces Threats
Defense Minister Israel Katz visited IDF troops on Mount Hermon, stating the IDF will remain as long as threats exist and has prevented Turkish footholds in.
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Crime
Police Seize Over 6 KG of Suspected Hashish, Hundreds of Ecstasy Pills in Haifa
Haifa police seized over 6 kg of suspected hashish and hundreds of ecstasy pills during a proactive operation, arresting three suspects from southern Israel.
Politics
Netanyahu Asserts IDF Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria After Sukkot Outburst
Prime Minister Netanyahu declared the IDF holds overriding security authority in Judea and Samaria following MK Zvi Sukkot's unauthorized actions.
Economy
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap, August 25, 2026
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) indices experienced a positive trading session on August 25, 2026, with TA-35 closing up 0.35%.
home front
Israeli Aid Delegation Returns Home from Colombia
An Israeli aid delegation, led by the Home Front Command, has returned home from Colombia, landing at Nevatim Airbase early Tuesday.
Economy
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Tuesday, August 25, 2026
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the Bank of Israel reported end-of-day exchange rates with most major currencies weakening against the Israeli Shekel.
Crime
Border Police Uncover Seven Illegal Residents in Hidden Vehicle Compartment at Jerusalem Crossing
Jerusalem Border Police discovered seven illegal residents concealed in a hidden compartment at the Hizma Crossing, arresting them and the driver.
Crime
Israel Police: 21 Illegal residents were arrested in the Jerusalem area
Border Police arrested 21 illegal residents in Jerusalem, including 14 found in a residential building and 7 in a commercial vehicle at Hizme checkpoint.
Health
17 Diagnosed With West Nile Fever as Infected Mosquitoes Found Across Israel
West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes across Israel, with 17 diagnosed cases, including one fatality, prompting health warnings.
Politics
Herzog Urges Israeli Leaders to ‘Lower the Flames,’ Citing Altalena
Citing the Altalena ship's discovery, President Herzog called on Israeli leaders to "lower the flames" and prevent civil war amid rising social tensions.