Wednesday, August 12
Seven stories that matter in Israel right now, each one compared across the newsrooms that covered it.
Security, political and diplomatic developments dominate today's news, alongside major stories from the sports world.
- 1Defense Minister Katz Fires Central Command Chief Amid Right-Wing Backlash
Defense Minister Israel Katz fired Central Command Chief Avi Blot following right-wing backlash over an administrative detainee's arrest, in a move already stirring controversy.
- 2Netanyahu and Jared Kushner Clash Over Peace Council Plan for Gaza
Netanyahu and Jared Kushner reportedly clashed over the Peace Council's Gaza plan, with Netanyahu rejecting the 15-point proposal amid growing tensions over Gaza's future.
- 3Hamas States Weapon Disarmament Conditional on Israeli Withdrawal
Hamas said it has reached agreements with the International Peace Council but is conditioning any weapons disarmament on a full Israeli withdrawal.
- 4Netanyahu Calls Meeting With Trump His Best Yet Amid Iran Talks
Netanyahu described his latest Washington meeting with Trump as their best yet, with discussions centered on blocking Iran's nuclear ambitions.
- 5Trump Conditions US-Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal on Riyadh Joining Abraham Accords
Trump said the US-Saudi civil nuclear deal hinges on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords, tying the agreement directly to normalization with Israel.
- 6Israeli Parliament Approves Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Fierce Political Backlash
The Knesset passed a contentious Basic Law on Torah Study protecting yeshiva students from military exemptions, drawing fierce backlash from opposition and reservists.
- 7Lawyer Arbel Feldman Shot Dead in His Office in Rishon LeZion
A lawyer was shot dead in his Rishon LeZion office by a former client following a financial dispute, with the suspect surrendering to police shortly after.