https://www.timesofisrael.com/huckabee-defends-calling-violent-settlers-terrorists-theyre-pouring-gas-on-a-fire/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-19T02:10:45+03:00 Huckabee defends calling violent settlers ‘terrorists’: They’re ‘pouring gas on a fire’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-19-2026/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-19T01:25:20+03:00 PM, Kushner clashed over Israel’s insistence on continuing strikes against Oct. 7 terrorists https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-hit-meeting-of-elite-hamas-commanders-near-gaza-port-six-reported-dead/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-19T01:19:21+03:00 IDF says it hit meeting of elite Hamas commanders near Gaza port; six reported dead https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-kushner-clashed-over-pms-insistence-on-contining-strikes-against-oct-7-terrorists/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-19T00:46:38+03:00 Netanyahu, Kushner clashed over PM’s insistence on continuing strikes against Oct. 7 terrorists https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-uk-green-party-group-chat-featured-discussion-of-killing-zionists-calling-british-jews-a-weapon-of-israel/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-19T00:28:09+03:00 Report: UK Green Party group chat featured discussion of ‘killing Zionists,’ calling British Jews a ‘weapon’ of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/after-local-indictment-man-who-allegedly-attacked-congregant-at-nyc-synagogue-hit-with-federal-hate-crime-charges/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-19T00:12:11+03:00 After local indictment, man who allegedly attacked congregant at NYC synagogue hit with federal hate crime charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-withdraws-support-for-embattled-fifa-chief-infantino-amid-world-cup-sell-off-plan-report/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T23:56:07+03:00 Israel withdraws support for embattled FIFA chief Infantino amid World Cup sell-off plan — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/syrian-petroleum-company-says-explosion-occurred-at-gas-export-pipeline-in-the-northeast/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T23:51:24+03:00 Syrian Petroleum Company says explosion occurred at gas export pipeline in the northeast https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/uae-says-all-trade-commercial-exchanges-financial-transactions-with-iran-halted-until-further-notice/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T23:50:42+03:00 UAE says all trade, commercial exchanges, financial transactions with Iran halted until further notice https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-chief-on-recovery-of-yehuda-katzs-remains-the-battle-of-sultan-yacoub-has-come-to-an-end/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T23:45:32+03:00 IDF chief on recovery of Yehuda Katz’s remains: ‘The Battle of Sultan Yacoub has come to an end’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-focused-california-primary-pits-progressive-against-aipac-backed-moderate/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T23:43:47+03:00 Israel-focused California primary pits progressive against AIPAC-backed moderate https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-says-iran-fired-two-missiles-at-it-both-fell-in-the-sea/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T23:43:18+03:00 UAE says Iran fired two missiles at it, both fell in the sea https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-confirms-it-struck-syrian-air-base-claiming-turkey-was-planning-to-deploy-forces/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T23:39:45+03:00 Israel confirms it struck Syrian military airport, claiming Turkey was planning to deploy forces https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/tel-aviv-apartments-belonging-to-kkl-jnf-are-going-to-its-union-associates-at-low-rents-report/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T23:37:33+03:00 Tel Aviv apartments belonging to KKL-JNF are going to its union associates at low rents — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/kushner-bullish-on-expanding-abraham-accords-after-the-election-in-possible-knock-on-netanyahu/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T23:13:36+03:00 Kushner bullish on expanding Abraham Accords after the election, in possible knock on Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-reportedly-weighing-major-troop-pullback-from-gulf-following-damage-in-iran-war/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T23:04:06+03:00 US reportedly weighing major troop pullback from Gulf following damage in Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-working-on-deconfliction-mechanism-among-turkey-israel-and-syria-us-envoy-says/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T22:59:55+03:00 US working on deconfliction mechanism among Turkey, Israel and Syria, US envoy says https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/huckabee-netanyahu-kushner-didnt-clash-over-gaza-no-need-for-idf-to-withdraw-while-hamas-armed/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T22:58:34+03:00 Huckabee: Netanyahu, Kushner didn’t clash over Gaza, no need for IDF to withdraw while Hamas armed https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/pa-official-worries-us-replicating-netanyahu-strategy-of-bolstering-hamas-at-pas-expense/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T22:42:09+03:00 PA official worries US ‘replicating’ Netanyahu strategy of bolstering Hamas at PA’s expense https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/haredi-politician-pushes-back-on-impudent-ags-call-for-crackdown-on-draft-evaders/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T22:18:50+03:00 Haredi politician pushes back on ‘impudent’ AG’s call for crackdown on draft evaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/floridas-primaries-have-many-pain-points-for-jews-here-are-5-races-to-watch/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T22:09:52+03:00 Florida’s primaries have many pain points for Jews. Here are 5 races to watch https://www.timesofisrael.com/gop-redistricting-tests-the-strength-of-floridas-pro-israel-democrats/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T22:09:30+03:00 GOP redistricting tests the strength of Florida’s pro-Israel Democrats https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/icc-says-us-sanctions-on-its-president-undermine-the-rule-of-law/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T21:59:11+03:00 ICC says US sanctions on its president ‘undermine the rule of law’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/uk-maritime-group-says-vessel-struck-by-unknown-projectiles-off-yemens-mocha/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T21:52:15+03:00 UK maritime group says vessel struck by unknown projectiles off Yemen’s Mocha https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/france-to-expel-two-iranian-diplomats-in-coming-days-foreign-minister-says/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T21:48:02+03:00 France to expel two Iranian diplomats in coming days, foreign minister says https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/huckabee-defends-calling-qusra-siege-perpetrators-israeli-terrorists-says-settler-violence-harms-israel-jews/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T21:45:08+03:00 Huckabee firmly defends calling Qusra siege perpetrators ‘Israeli terrorists,’ says their actions harm Israel, Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/remains-of-yehuda-katz-idf-soldier-who-went-missing-in-1982-battle-returned-to-israel/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T21:36:59+03:00 Remains of Yehuda Katz, IDF soldier who went missing in 1982 battle, returned to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/yemens-houthis-report-targeting-refinery-in-southern-saudi-arabia/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T21:09:59+03:00 Yemen’s Houthis report targeting refinery in southern Saudi Arabia https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/uganda-burundi-reps-visit-rafah-amid-talks-to-join-gaza-stabilization-force-official-tells-toi/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T21:03:29+03:00 Uganda, Burundi reps visit Rafah amid talks to join Gaza stabilization force, official tells ToI https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/strike-near-gaza-city-port-targeted-meeting-of-hamas-elite-nukhba-force-commanders-idf/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T20:48:45+03:00 Strike near Gaza City port targeted meeting of Hamas elite Nukhba force commanders — IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-sanctions-international-criminal-court-president/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T20:40:41+03:00 US sanctions International Criminal Court president https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ags-office-says-haredim-comprise-80-of-draft-evaders-government-must-up-enforcement/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T20:34:51+03:00 AG’s office says Haredim comprise 80% of draft evaders, government must up enforcement https://www.timesofisrael.com/iaea-finds-few-tons-of-nuclear-material-in-syria-says-it-will-go-under-safeguards/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T20:28:48+03:00 IAEA finds ‘tons’ of nuclear material in Syria; Damascus: We’ll keep it for ‘peaceful’ energy use https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/turkish-official-denies-military-buildup-at-syrian-base-says-israel-inventing-pretexts-to-bomb-neighbors/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T20:18:38+03:00 Turkish official denies military buildup at Syrian base, says Israel ‘inventing pretexts’ to bomb neighbors https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-primary-marks-win-for-netanyahu-bid-to-reshape-sinking-party-and-win-back-voters/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T20:17:08+03:00 Likud primary results boost Netanyahu’s bid to reshape sinking party, win back voters https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/uae-says-iran-launched-two-missiles-at-it/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T20:06:19+03:00 UAE says Iran launched two missiles at it https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-reportedly-weighs-troop-pullback-from-gulf-following-damage-in-iran-war/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T20:05:28+03:00 US reportedly weighs troop pullback from Gulf following damage in Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-no-talks-with-iran-claims-hormuz-new-us-territory/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T19:56:01+03:00 Trump says ‘no talks’ with Iran, posts map showing Hormuz as ‘new US territory’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/remains-of-soldier-who-went-missing-in-first-lebanon-war-are-returned-to-israel-idf/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T19:48:47+03:00 Remains of Yehuda Katz, who went missing in First Lebanon War, are returned to Israel — IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/center-right-reservists-party-says-it-wont-join-coalition-led-by-netanyahu/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T19:38:15+03:00 Center-right ‘Reservists’ party says it won’t join coalition led by Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/jews-targeted-in-63-of-all-religious-hate-crimes-in-us-last-year-fbi-data/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T19:26:55+03:00 Jews targeted in 63% of all religious hate crimes in US last year — FBI data https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ashkelon-man-arrested-for-alleged-cybercrimes-against-dozens-of-israeli-companies-police/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T19:19:49+03:00 Ashkelon man arrested for alleged cybercrimes against dozens of Israeli companies — police https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-strike-near-gaza-city-port-targeted-hamas-commanders-planning-attacks/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T19:00:03+03:00 IDF says strike near Gaza City port targeted Hamas commanders planning attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/uae-says-situation-safe-after-detecting-missile-threat/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T18:50:11+03:00 UAE says situation safe after detecting missile threat https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/death-toll-in-israeli-gaza-city-port-strike-rises-to-six-reports/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T18:43:49+03:00 Death toll in Israeli Gaza City port strike rises to six — reports https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/1-reported-dead-in-airstrike-on-gaza-cafe-idf-says-it-targeted-terror-operative/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T18:35:21+03:00 1 reported dead in airstrike on Gaza cafe; IDF says it targeted terror operative https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-defense-department-orders-audit-of-30-universities-partnerships-with-foreign-institutions/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T18:34:22+03:00 US Defense Department orders audit of 30 universities’ partnerships with foreign institutions https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/uae-says-to-seek-shelter-warns-of-potential-missile-threats-for-first-time-in-months/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T18:16:30+03:00 UAE says to seek shelter, warns of ‘potential missile threats’ for first time in months https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/turkey-blasts-israel-over-reported-strikes-on-syrian-air-base/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T18:12:16+03:00 Turkey blasts Israel over reported strikes on Syrian air base https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/lebanon-to-hand-over-assad-era-general-to-syria-after-war-crimes-questioning/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T17:55:59+03:00 Lebanon to hand over Assad-era general to Syria after war crimes questioning https://www.timesofisrael.com/whistleblower-says-trumps-campus-antisemitism-probes-were-used-as-tool-lacked-evidence/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T17:53:45+03:00 Whistleblower says Trump’s campus antisemitism probes were used as tool, lacked evidence https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-says-its-committed-to-15-point-gaza-deal-while-board-of-peace-weighs-new-plan/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T17:40:49+03:00 Hamas says it’s ‘committed’ to 15-point Gaza deal while Board of Peace weighs new plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/parents-detained-after-taking-infant-son-to-jericho-police-say/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T17:35:59+03:00 Parents detained after taking infant son to Jericho, police say https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/nuclear-material-found-in-syria-will-remain-in-the-country-minister-says/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T17:05:28+03:00 Nuclear material found in Syria will remain in the country, minister says https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-no-talks-or-conversations-going-on-or-scheduled-with-iran/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T17:01:16+03:00 Trump: ‘No talks or conversations going on or scheduled’ with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/soldiers-filmed-with-settler-who-broke-into-palestinian-water-cistern-left-wing-activist-arrested-on-scene/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T17:00:35+03:00 Soldiers filmed with settler who broke into Palestinian water cistern; left-wing activist arrested on scene https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/63-of-religious-hate-crimes-in-us-last-year-targeted-jews-fbi-data/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T16:39:03+03:00 63% of religious hate crimes in US last year targeted Jews — FBI data https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-briefed-us-on-highly-sensitive-intelligence-before-syria-strike-official-says/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T16:34:21+03:00 Israel briefed US on ‘highly sensitive intelligence’ before Syria strike, official says https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-aramco-resumes-commercial-oil-shipments-from-strait-of-hormuz/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T16:24:41+03:00 Saudi Aramco resumes commercial oil shipments from Strait of Hormuz https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-admits-marking-detained-palestinians-with-numbers-during-raid-expresses-remorse/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T16:19:09+03:00 IDF admits marking detained Palestinians with numbers during raid, expresses remorse https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/may-golan-likely-to-be-left-out-of-next-knesset-claims-she-was-too-right-wing-for-pm/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T16:10:53+03:00 May Golan, likely to be left out of next Knesset, claims she was ‘too right-wing’ for PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/qatar-says-hormuz-agreement-crucial-for-us-iran-talks-to-resume/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T15:48:41+03:00 Qatar says Hormuz agreement crucial for US-Iran talks to resume https://www.timesofisrael.com/1497359-how-to-keep-us-israeli-relations-from-going-off-the-cliff/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T15:37:13+03:00 How to keep US-Israeli relations from going off the cliff https://www.timesofisrael.com/1497003-classrooms-in-crisis-striking-vs-stability/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T15:14:31+03:00 I’m a teacher and a parent. When is a strike one too many? https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/palestinian-american-owner-of-besieged-qusra-home-confronts-settler-tells-soldiers-to-arrest-him/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T14:50:38+03:00 Palestinian-American owner of besieged Qusra home confronts settler, tells soldiers to arrest him https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-posts-image-depicting-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-territory/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T14:43:13+03:00 Trump posts image depicting Strait of Hormuz as US territory https://www.timesofisrael.com/finches-use-same-rulebook-as-human-babies-to-pick-up-language-study-finds/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T14:29:24+03:00 Finches use the same rulebook as human babies to pick up language, study finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-envoy-barrack-says-alleged-israeli-strikes-on-syrian-airbase-unnecessary-escalation/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T14:12:37+03:00 US envoy Barrack blames Israel for strikes on Syrian airbase, calls it ‘unnecessary escalation’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/syria-accuses-israel-of-unjustified-act-of-aggression-over-alleged-strike-on-airbase/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T13:50:59+03:00 Syria accuses Israel of ‘unjustified act of aggression’ over alleged strike on airbase https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/former-otzma-yehudit-mk-almog-cohen-thanks-netanyahu-likud-voters-after-snagging-no-8-in-primary/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T13:49:37+03:00 Former Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen thanks Netanyahu, Likud voters after snagging no. 8 in primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/eisenkot-labels-likud-slate-the-october-7-list-says-its-not-worthy-of-leadership/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T13:28:40+03:00 Eisenkot labels Likud slate ‘the October 7 list,’ says it’s ‘not worthy’ of leadership https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-aug-18-us-holds-direct-talks-with-hamas-why-its-the-new-normal/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T13:28:37+03:00 Daily Briefing Aug. 18 – US holds direct talks with Hamas. Why it’s the new normal https://www.timesofisrael.com/alleged-islamic-state-backer-charged-with-planning-car-bomb-attack-at-beersheba-club/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T13:28:12+03:00 Alleged Islamic State backer charged with planning car-bomb attack at Beersheba club https://www.timesofisrael.com/damascus-blames-israel-for-overnight-airstrikes-on-military-airport-in-northwest-syria/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T12:49:55+03:00 Syria says Israel struck military airport; US envoy pans Israel’s ‘unnecessary escalation’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/mk-kahana-slams-haredi-control-over-likud-says-its-no-longer-liberal-party-over-lack-of-women-elected-to-slate/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T12:30:46+03:00 Former minister Kahana slams ‘Haredi control’ over Likud, says it’s no longer ‘liberal’ party over lack of women elected to slate https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/woman-arrested-on-suspicion-of-gluing-lock-of-shabbat-flashpoint-jerusalem-cafe/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T12:11:37+03:00 Woman arrested on suspicion of gluing lock of Shabbat-flashpoint Jerusalem cafe https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ghalibaf-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-stay-closed-until-us-abides-by-now-expired-mou/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T12:03:16+03:00 Ghalibaf says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US abides by now-expired MOU https://www.timesofisrael.com/1497083-a-rabbi-and-a-shofar-walk-into-a-church/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T12:02:31+03:00 A rabbi and a shofar walk into a church… https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-on-palestinian-detainees-being-marked-with-numbers-lessons-have-been-learned/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T12:01:59+03:00 IDF acknowledges marking Palestinian detainees with numbers, says: ‘Lessons have been learned’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hamas-says-it-is-still-committed-to-gaza-deal-after-kushner-visit/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T11:53:41+03:00 Hamas says it is still committed to Gaza deal after Kushner visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/acri-vows-to-fight-katz-plan-to-transfer-west-bank-civilian-enforcement-from-idf-to-police/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T11:52:20+03:00 Rights group vows to fight Katz plan to transfer West Bank civilian enforcement from IDF to police https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-finds-possible-belongings-of-soldier-missing-since-1982-syria-battle/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T11:45:27+03:00 IDF finds possible belongings of soldier missing since 1982 Syria battle https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/alleged-islamic-state-sympathizer-from-bedouin-town-charged-with-planning-to-car-bomb-beersheba-nightclub/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T11:41:21+03:00 Alleged Islamic State sympathizer from Bedouin town charged with planning to car-bomb Beersheba nightclub https://www.timesofisrael.com/vessel-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz-crew-casualty-reported-maritime-agency-says/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T11:37:03+03:00 Vessel struck in Hormuz; Iran vows to keep waterway shut until US complies with June deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/six-foreign-workers-hurt-in-explosion-of-old-munition-in-metula/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T11:34:03+03:00 Six foreign workers hurt in explosion of old munition in Metula https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-reported-to-torch-west-bank-fields-and-attack-palestinians-monday-night/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T11:32:22+03:00 Settlers reported to torch West Bank fields and attack Palestinians overnight https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/4-year-old-beit-shemesh-stabbing-victim-in-moderate-stable-condition/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T11:12:03+03:00 4-year-old Beit Shemesh stabbing victim in moderate, stable condition https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/houthi-media-says-rebels-launched-drones-at-saudi-oil-refinery-on-red-sea-coast/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T10:50:36+03:00 Houthi media says rebels launched drones at Saudi oil refinery on Red Sea coast https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/likud-primary-vote-count-completed-with-eli-cohen-taking-top-spot/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T10:49:40+03:00 Likud primary vote count completed, with Eli Cohen taking top spot https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-probing-drone-strike-on-kurdistan-pms-office-as-iran-warns-of-false-flag-ploys/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T10:40:50+03:00 Iraq probing drone strike on Kurdistan PM’s office, as Iran warns of ‘false-flag ploys’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-gaza-strike-killed-islamic-jihad-terrorist-who-took-hostage-from-beeri-on-oct-7/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T10:39:13+03:00 IDF: Gaza strike killed Islamic Jihad terrorist who took hostage from Be’eri on Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-it-recovered-possible-belongings-of-sgt-first-class-yehuda-katz-missing-since-1982-battle/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T10:15:02+03:00 IDF says it recovered possible belongings of Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz, missing since 1982 battle https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-apparently-impregnated-from-wrong-donors-sperm-in-latest-assuta-foul-up/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T10:07:10+03:00 Woman apparently impregnated from wrong donor’s sperm in latest Assuta foul-up https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-turnout-high-in-likud-primary-amid-fears-they-wont-vote-for-party-in-general-election/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T10:05:23+03:00 Haredi turnout high in Likud primary, amid fears they won’t vote for party in general election https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/saudi-arabian-textbooks-shift-toward-greater-tolerance-study-shows/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T09:56:36+03:00 Saudi Arabian textbooks shift toward greater tolerance, study shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-covers-just-13-of-food-aid-ngos-budgets-study-finds/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T09:56:11+03:00 State covers just 13% of registered food aid charities’ budgets, study finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/theres-plenty-of-water-in-the-river-israelis-trickle-north-amid-tourism-drought/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T09:55:12+03:00 ‘There’s plenty of water in the river’: Israelis trickle north amid tourism drought https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/police-arrest-four-suspects-in-brawl-that-preceded-eldar-dayans-disappearance-and-death/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T09:16:48+03:00 Police arrest four suspects in brawl that preceded Eldar Dayan’s disappearance and death https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-approval-rating-sinks-to-presidency-low-of-33-as-iran-war-drags-on/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T09:13:18+03:00 Trump’s approval rating sinks to presidency low of 33% as Iran war drags on https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/military-warns-of-increased-helicopter-presence-later-today-due-to-relocation-of-air-squadron/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T09:12:56+03:00 Military warns of increased helicopter presence later today due to relocation of air squadron https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/cohen-ohana-and-levin-leading-likud-primary-with-over-90-of-votes-counted/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T08:41:26+03:00 Cohen, Ohana, and Levin leading Likud primary with over 90% of votes counted https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-it-fired-interceptor-at-false-target-on-lebanese-border/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T08:39:44+03:00 IDF says it fired interceptor at ‘false target’ on Lebanese border https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/runway-of-syrian-military-airport-said-targeted-by-unidentified-jets-some-outlets-suspect-israel/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T08:25:50+03:00 Runway of Syrian military airport said targeted by unidentified jets; some outlets suspect Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/five-thai-workers-hurt-in-blast-from-old-munition-in-metula-reports-say/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T07:45:05+03:00 Six Thai workers hurt in blast from old munition in Metula https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hormuz-crossings-rise-slightly-from-weekend-remain-in-single-digits-data-shows/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T07:10:16+03:00 Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/vessel-struck-by-unknown-projectile-while-leaving-hormuz-british-agency-says/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T07:07:01+03:00 Vessel struck by unknown projectile while leaving Hormuz, British agency says https://www.timesofisrael.com/cohen-levin-ohana-and-regev-top-likud-primary-with-over-60-of-vote-counted/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T05:52:38+03:00 Cohen, Ohana, Levin and Regev top Likud party primary; Netanyahu ‘very satisfied’ with results https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/eli-cohen-holding-top-spot-in-likud-primary-with-over-50-of-vote-counted/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T05:29:32+03:00 Eli Cohen holding top spot in Likud primary, with over 50% of vote counted https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-18-2026/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T05:02:03+03:00 Aug. 18: Uganda and Burundi reps visit Rafah amid talks to join Gaza stabilization force, official tells ToI https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/parents-at-us-high-school-sue-over-field-trip-that-pushed-students-to-war-hijabs/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T04:53:29+03:00 Parents at US high school sue over field trip that pushed students to wear hijabs https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/settlers-reportedly-torch-palestinian-fields-in-one-of-several-attacks-across-west-bank/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T04:29:49+03:00 Settlers reportedly torch Palestinian fields in one of several attacks across West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-uses-marker-to-tag-interrogated-palestinian-on-forehead-months-after-admitting-policy-inappropriate/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T04:00:57+03:00 IDF uses marker to tag interrogated Palestinian on forehead, months after admitting policy inappropriate https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-israeli-pushback-source-reveals-board-of-peace-weighing-new-disarmament-framework/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T02:40:00+03:00 Amid Israeli pushback, source reveals Board of Peace weighing new disarmament framework https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/erdogan-urges-trump-to-continue-talks-with-iran-laments-continued-idf-strikes-in-gaza/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T01:09:39+03:00 Erdogan urges Trump to continue talks with Iran, laments continued IDF strikes in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/kushner-us-having-robust-talks-with-the-iranians-but-theyre-not-ready-to-make-deal-we-want/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T00:29:39+03:00 Kushner: US having robust talks with the Iranians, but they’re not ready to make deal we want https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/iran-condemns-suspicious-drone-attack-on-iraqi-kurdistan-pms-office/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-18T00:01:47+03:00 Iran condemns ‘suspicious’ drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan PM’s office https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-rules-out-participation-in-minority-government-floated-by-eisenkot/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T23:45:24+03:00 Liberman rules out participation in minority government floated by Eisenkot https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/kushner-predicts-progress-on-hamas-disarmament-in-about-30-days-says-deal-is-win-win-for-israel/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T23:40:43+03:00 Kushner predicts progress on Hamas disarmament in about 30 days, says deal is ‘win-win’ for Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/she-thought-the-holocaust-erased-her-family-then-a-dna-test-found-50-relatives/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T23:31:58+03:00 She thought the Holocaust erased her family. Then a DNA test found 50 relatives https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/new-poll-shows-opposition-bloc-getting-knesset-majority-if-new-right-wing-party-runs/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T23:24:23+03:00 New poll shows opposition bloc getting Knesset majority if new right-wing party runs https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-american-raises-us-flag-upon-return-to-qusra-home-besieged-by-settlers/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T23:06:36+03:00 Palestinian-American raises US flag upon return to Qusra home besieged by settlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-florida-rep-wasserman-schultz-sparks-debate-over-representation-in-diverse-areas/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T22:52:17+03:00 In Florida, Rep. Wasserman Schultz sparks debate over representation in diverse areas https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/amid-israeli-pushback-to-phased-gaza-withdrawal-source-reveals-board-of-peace-weighing-new-disarmament-framework/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T22:42:13+03:00 Amid Israeli pushback to phased Gaza withdrawal, source reveals Board of Peace weighing new disarmament framework https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/despite-coalition-objections-159-ballot-boxes-to-be-placed-in-assisted-living-facilities/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T22:28:10+03:00 Despite coalition objections, 159 ballot boxes to be placed in assisted living facilities https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-says-iran-wont-agree-to-the-deal-us-says-is-needed-hes-not-looking-to-extend-mou/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T22:10:27+03:00 Trump says Iran won’t agree to the deal US says is needed, he’s not looking to extend MOU https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/pm-kushner-agree-on-deconfliction-mechanism-for-reacting-to-hamas-threats-in-gaza-report/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T21:58:58+03:00 PM, Kushner, agree on deconfliction mechanism for reacting to Hamas threats in Gaza — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/in-unusual-cross-party-move-far-right-ministers-aide-says-he-recruited-324-likud-members/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T21:52:55+03:00 In unusual cross-party move, far-right minister’s aide says he recruited 324 Likud members https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-military-brass-from-uganda-burundi-in-israel-to-discuss-joining-gaza-security-force/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T21:35:00+03:00 Report: Military brass from Uganda, Burundi in Israel to discuss joining Gaza security force https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/woman-gives-birth-to-baby-with-unknown-father-in-latest-assuta-ivf-scandal/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T21:16:00+03:00 Woman gives birth to baby with unknown father in latest Assuta IVF scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/likud-polls-close-with-turnout-estimated-at-a-low-51/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T21:12:24+03:00 Likud polls close, with turnout estimated at a low 53% https://www.timesofisrael.com/battered-by-war-irans-rulers-wary-of-renewed-unrest-if-us-tightens-pressure/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T21:06:50+03:00 Battered by war, Iran’s rulers wary of renewed unrest if US tightens pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-israel-halting-all-defense-exports-to-qatar-views-it-as-an-evil-state/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T20:55:26+03:00 Report: Israel halting all defense exports to Qatar, views it as ‘an evil state’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/florida-candidates-pro-hitler-campaign-video-vs-jewish-congressman-sparks-alarm/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T20:38:57+03:00 Florida candidate’s pro-Hitler campaign video vs. Jewish congressman sparks alarm https://www.timesofisrael.com/child-7-stabbed-to-death-another-injured-in-beit-shemesh-neighbor-arrested/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T20:22:14+03:00 Child, 7, stabbed to death, 4-year-old wounded in Beit Shemesh; neighbor arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/one-of-the-children-stabbed-in-beit-shemesh-was-celebrating-birthday-report/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T20:14:34+03:00 One of the children stabbed in Beit Shemesh was celebrating birthday — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/likud-primary-turnout-stands-at-43-with-little-more-than-hour-until-polls-close/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T20:09:16+03:00 Likud primary turnout stands at 43% with little more than hour until polls close https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/iran-holding-two-artists-who-met-with-french-diplomats-supporters-say/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T20:08:51+03:00 Iran holding two artists who met with French diplomats, supporters say https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/4-year-old-beit-shemesh-stabbing-victim-in-moderate-condition-undergoing-surgery/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T19:50:38+03:00 4-year-old Beit Shemesh stabbing victim in moderate condition, undergoing surgery https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/uk-pm-burnham-exchanged-messages-with-someone-posing-as-trumps-chief-of-staff/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T19:37:04+03:00 UK PM Burnham exchanged messages with someone posing as Trump’s chief of staff https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/pm-said-to-tell-envoys-no-idf-pullback-or-reconstruction-in-gaza-before-full-hamas-disarmament/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T19:35:32+03:00 PM tells envoys no IDF pullback or reconstruction in Gaza before full Hamas disarmament, official tells ToI https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-he-should-stay-out-of-israeli-election-but-may-endorse-someone-eventually/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T19:29:28+03:00 Trump says he should stay out of Israeli election, but ‘may endorse’ someone https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/kanye-west-to-perform-in-russia-in-october-venue-says/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T19:15:05+03:00 Kanye West to perform in Russia in October, venue says https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israeli-flags-on-lebanon-road-violate-un-resolution-unifil-says/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T19:08:44+03:00 Israeli flags on Lebanon road violate UN resolution, UNIFIL says https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/herzog-hails-centrality-of-israels-security-interests-in-us-backed-gaza-plan/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T18:59:06+03:00 Herzog hails centrality of ‘Israel’s security interests’ in US-backed Gaza plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-campaign-billboard-places-nycs-mamdani-alongside-leaders-of-iran-and-hezbollah/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T18:53:37+03:00 Netanyahu campaign billboard places NYC’s Mamdani alongside leaders of Iran and Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/child-injured-in-beit-shemesh-stabbing-dies-of-his-wounds/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T18:44:44+03:00 Child injured in Beit Shemesh stabbing dies of his wounds https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-court-sentences-anti-war-politician-lev-shlosberg-to-11-years-in-prison/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T18:33:21+03:00 Russian court sentences anti-war politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/pms-office-says-he-agrees-to-form-working-groups-on-gaza-demilitarization-humanitarian-needs/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T18:27:12+03:00 PM’s office says he agrees to form ‘working groups’ on Gaza demilitarization, humanitarian needs https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hamas-bomb-explodes-in-gaza-and-operatives-open-fire-no-injuries-to-idf-army-says/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T18:13:45+03:00 Hamas bomb explodes in Gaza and operatives open fire, no injuries to IDF, army says https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/two-young-boys-stabbed-in-beit-shemesh-one-in-critical-condition-suspect-arrested/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T17:57:34+03:00 2 young boys stabbed in Beit Shemesh, 1 in critical condition; suspect arrested, terror not suspected https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/likud-primary-on-pace-to-exceed-2022-turnout-party-spokesperson-says/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T17:51:42+03:00 Likud primary on pace to exceed 2022 turnout, party spokesperson says https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-touts-celebration-of-democracy-despite-party-members-reduced-say-on-slate/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T17:51:21+03:00 Likud touts ‘celebration of democracy’ despite party members’ reduced say on slate https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/after-eisenkot-floats-forming-minority-government-liberman-says-he-wont-sit-in-one/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T17:45:54+03:00 After Eisenkot floats forming minority government, Liberman says he won’t sit in one https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israeli-dies-in-peruvian-jail-body-being-returned-to-israel-reports/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T17:24:14+03:00 Israeli dies in Peruvian jail, body being returned to Israel — reports https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-60-day-mou-expires-the-us-and-iran-are-even-further-apart-than-before/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T17:23:25+03:00 As 60-day MOU expires, the US and Iran are even further apart than before https://www.timesofisrael.com/kushner-netanyahu-meet-for-hours-in-jerusalem-amid-push-for-us-backed-gaza-plan/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T17:19:38+03:00 Meeting with Kushner, PM doubles down on IDF remaining in Gaza until Hamas disarmed https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ben-gvir-backs-katz-plan-for-police-in-west-bank-demands-detention-of-anarchists/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T17:09:04+03:00 Ben Gvir backs Katz plan for police in West Bank, demands detention of ‘anarchists’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/haredi-turnout-in-likud-primary-said-high-faces-of-female-candidates-covered-at-polling-station/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T16:57:41+03:00 Haredi turnout in Likud primary said high; faces of female candidates covered at polling station https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-idf-has-2-weeks-to-draft-plan-to-hand-west-bank-civilian-enforcement-to-police/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T16:38:42+03:00 Katz: IDF has 2 weeks to draft plan to hand West Bank civilian enforcement to police https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-soldiers-stationed-at-entrances-to-qusra-homes-residents-still-cant-leave/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T16:20:19+03:00 IDF soldiers stationed at entrances to Qusra homes; residents still can’t leave https://www.timesofisrael.com/false-iranian-quote-spread-from-indian-twitter-account-to-netanyahu-speech-in-8-hours/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T16:14:18+03:00 False Iranian nuke quote spread from Indian Twitter account to Netanyahu speech in 8 hours https://www.timesofisrael.com/his-pelvis-was-made-for-walking-hers-not-so-much-claims-study-of-neanderthal-bones/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T16:13:57+03:00 His pelvis was made for walking. Hers? Not so much, claims study of Neanderthal bones https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/iran-to-escalate-tensions-in-region-if-diplomacy-with-us-fails-says-senior-iranian-official/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T15:42:13+03:00 Iran to escalate tensions in region if diplomacy with US fails, says senior Iranian official https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/police-palestinian-man-arrested-for-digging-tunnel-meant-to-infiltrate-israel-from-west-bank/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T15:30:44+03:00 Police: Palestinian man arrested for digging tunnel meant to infiltrate Israel from West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-60-day-mou-deadline-expires-iran-says-it-has-reached-a-deal-with-oman-on-hormuz/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T15:26:02+03:00 Trump threatens to bomb Oman over its deal with Iran on Hormuz, as 60-day MOU expires https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/houthis-claim-they-attacked-saudi-vessels-off-yemens-mocha/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T15:19:48+03:00 Houthis claim they attacked Saudi vessels off Yemen’s Mocha https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/likud-primary-polling-station-in-tel-aviv-empty-as-turnout-stands-at-19/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T15:17:05+03:00 Likud primary polling station in Tel Aviv empty as turnout stands at 19% https://www.timesofisrael.com/1496776-i-invest-in-portland-must-i-pass-a-test-on-israel/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T15:11:45+03:00 I invest in Portland. Must I pass a test on Israel? https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-synagogue-volunteer-guards-learn-mass-casualty-response-from-israeli-medics/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T15:10:59+03:00 US synagogue volunteer guards learn mass casualty response from Israeli medics https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-threatens-to-bomb-oman-says-hamas-giving-up-their-guns-under-gaza-peace-plan/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T15:06:39+03:00 Trump threatens to bomb Oman, says Hamas ‘giving up their guns’ under Gaza peace plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-says-he-should-stay-out-of-israeli-election-but-may-endorse-someone-in-the-future/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T15:00:28+03:00 Trump says he should ‘stay out of’ Israeli election, but ‘may endorse’ someone in the future https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/aoun-urges-continued-international-force-in-south-lebanon-as-unifil-mandate-nears-end/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T14:46:56+03:00 Aoun urges continued international force in south Lebanon as UNIFIL mandate nears end https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/yemen-risks-return-to-full-scale-conflict-warns-un-rights-chief/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T14:43:50+03:00 Yemen risks return to ‘full-scale conflict,’ warns UN rights chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/1496906-heres-how-we-drove-a-toxic-propaganda-channel-off-public-screens/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T14:42:14+03:00 Here’s how we drove a toxic propaganda channel off public screens https://www.timesofisrael.com/feel-the-burn-90-of-people-heal-faster-by-focusing-on-their-pain-israeli-study/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T14:34:36+03:00 Feel the burn: 90% of people heal faster by focusing on their pain — Israeli study https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/some-likud-lawmakers-allege-voter-fraud-in-partys-primary/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T14:34:06+03:00 Some Likud lawmakers allege voter fraud in party’s primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/katz-says-idf-has-2-weeks-to-draw-up-plan-to-hand-west-bank-civilian-enforcement-to-police/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T14:16:09+03:00 Katz says IDF has 2 weeks to draw up plan to hand West Bank civilian enforcement to police https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/at-likud-polling-site-party-lawmakers-publicly-back-netanyahus-control-over-list/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T14:02:48+03:00 At Likud polling site, party lawmakers publicly back Netanyahu’s control over list https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-watchdog-urges-nypd-to-increase-officers-in-hot-spots-after-synagogue-attack/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T13:33:19+03:00 Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/hours-before-start-trump-orders-substantial-reduction-of-military-drills-with-south-korea/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T13:33:15+03:00 Hours before start, Trump orders ‘substantial’ reduction of military drills with South Korea https://www.timesofisrael.com/officials-urge-action-as-dozens-of-storks-electrocuted-on-jordan-valley-power-lines/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T13:33:13+03:00 Officials urge action as dozens of storks electrocuted on Jordan Valley power lines https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-members-choose-their-knesset-candidates-in-hotly-contested-primary-race/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T13:33:11+03:00 Likud primary underway in heated contest for few remaining slots on party’s Knesset list https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/contradicting-vance-trump-vows-number-one-goal-is-stopping-iran-going-nuclear/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T13:26:55+03:00 Contradicting Vance, Trump vows ‘number one goal’ is stopping Iran going nuclear https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/as-60-day-mou-deadline-expires-iran-says-it-has-reached-deal-with-oman-on-hormuz/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T13:01:39+03:00 As 60-day MOU deadline expires, Iran says it has reached deal with Oman on Hormuz https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/tehran-says-2-french-embassy-employees-will-remain-barred-from-iran/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T12:55:41+03:00 Tehran says 2 French embassy employees will remain barred from Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/kushner-blair-and-mladenov-sit-down-with-netanyahu-after-meeting-with-hamas/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T12:23:09+03:00 Kushner, Blair and Mladenov sit down with Netanyahu after meeting with Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-aug-17-ny-jews-train-for-mass-casualty-event-amid-heightened-threats/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T12:16:43+03:00 Daily Briefing Aug. 17: NY Jews train for mass casualty event amid heightened threats https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/iran-says-it-still-considers-missing-pilots-to-be-prisoners-in-qatar/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T11:59:47+03:00 Iran says it still considers missing pilots to be prisoners in Qatar https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/golan-mocks-likud-primary-as-contest-for-a-place-on-the-deck-of-the-titanic/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T11:42:09+03:00 Golan mocks Likud primary as contest ‘for a place on the deck of the Titanic’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/iran-blames-us-presence-for-gulf-waters-pollution-after-oil-spills/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T11:28:26+03:00 Iran blames US presence for Gulf waters pollution after oil spills https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-threatens-legal-action-against-initiative-to-bring-israelis-abroad-back-to-vote/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T11:22:51+03:00 Likud threatens legal action against initiative to bring Israelis abroad back to vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/iranian-drones-said-to-attack-kurdish-prime-ministers-office-in-iraq/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T11:09:18+03:00 Iranian drones said to attack Kurdish prime minister’s office in Iraq https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-tells-pentagon-to-scale-back-joint-exercises-with-south-korea-citing-anger-over-iran-war/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T10:40:49+03:00 Trump tells Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea, citing anger over Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-iran-has-spent-60-day-mou-window-getting-ready-to-widen-the-war/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T10:28:19+03:00 Report: Iran has spent 60-day MOU window getting ready to ‘widen the war’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/king-of-jordan-to-begin-a-visit-to-china-tomorrow/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T10:27:37+03:00 King of Jordan to begin a visit to China tomorrow https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/head-of-idf-delegation-to-quake-stricken-colombia-chances-of-still-finding-survivors-is-slim/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T10:00:13+03:00 Head of IDF delegation to quake-stricken Colombia: Chance of still finding survivors is slim https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/polling-stations-set-to-open-nationwide-in-hotly-contested-likud-primary-race/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T09:26:13+03:00 Polling stations set to open nationwide in hotly contested Likud primary race https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-cambodia-iran-war-forcing-families-to-choose-between-school-for-kids-or-survival/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T09:00:57+03:00 In Cambodia, Iran war forcing families to choose between school for kids or survival https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/man-arrested-for-vandalizing-st-anthonys-church-in-jaffa/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T08:05:44+03:00 Man arrested for vandalizing St. Anthony’s Church in Jaffa https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-iran-has-spent-60-day-mou-window-getting-ready-to-widen-the-war/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T07:46:50+03:00 Report: Iran has spent 60-day MOU window getting ready to ‘widen the war’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-launches-one-of-its-largest-aerial-attacks-yet-on-russia-killing-at-least-6/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T06:48:23+03:00 Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks yet on Russia, killing at least 6 https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-cheers-defense-pact-between-saudis-turkey-and-pakistan-the-mideast-is-coming-together/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T06:05:12+03:00 Trump cheers defense pact between Saudis, Turkey and Pakistan: ‘The Mideast is coming together’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-arrested-in-greece-for-negligent-arson-after-bbq-sparks-wildfire/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T04:41:36+03:00 Israeli arrested in Greece for negligent arson after BBQ sparks wildfire https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/eisenkots-yashar-gains-to-poll-even-with-likud-in-public-broadcasters-latest-survey/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T04:41:05+03:00 Eisenkot’s Yashar gains to poll even with Likud in public broadcaster’s latest survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-17-2026/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T03:47:26+03:00 August 17: Polls close in Likud primary, with turnout at a low 53% https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-officials-to-reportedly-tour-west-bank-town-that-settler-extremists-are-besieging/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T03:06:21+03:00 US officials to reportedly tour West Bank town besieged by settler extremists https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/shipping-data-shows-sharp-drop-in-hormuz-traffic-over-the-weekend-after-iranian-attacks/ The Times of Israel en 2026-08-17T02:29:38+03:00 Shipping data shows sharp drop in Hormuz traffic over the weekend after Iranian attacks