Herzog Warns UK Trade Boycott of Settlements is Grave Mistake

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has warned that a potential British boycott of trade with settlements in the West Bank would be a "grave mistake." The statement comes as the program "Hada al-Yom" on Hala TV continues to cover significant local, national, and regional issues.

The program also highlighted a report by the newspaper Haaretz, which claimed the UAE president had warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the October 7th attacks. Netanyahu's office has denied this, calling it "false."

In domestic political news, the deadline for submitting lists to the Central Elections Committee for the 26th Knesset was set for that night. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly granted a secure position within the Likud party to a reservist soldier who lost limbs and was severely injured in Beit Hanoun.

Concerns were raised regarding the 2025 PISA exam results, which indicate a worrying decline in Israeli students' performance in mathematics, science, and reading comprehension. Separately, traffic accident data revealed a record high for the past decade, with 120 fatalities since the beginning of the year.

In other news, the Airports Authority stated that operations at Ben Gurion Airport are proceeding normally, refuting reports of flight delays. Two individuals were arrested in Jadeidi-Makr on suspicion of possessing a rocket and ammunition, and a kindergarten in Shaqib al-Salam was evacuated due to a fire. The Meteorological Service anticipates a rainy autumn and winter with significant rainfall, warning of potential flash floods.