Thursday, August 13
Seven stories that matter in Israel right now, each one compared across the newsrooms that covered it.
Diplomatic tensions and domestic political battles dominate today's headlines, alongside a tragic loss on the northern front and a shocking act of violence in central Israel.
- 1Netanyahu and Jared Kushner Clash Over Peace Council Plan for Gaza
Netanyahu and Jared Kushner clashed sharply over the Peace Council's 15-point Gaza plan, with the PM rejecting key elements, signaling friction in coordinating postwar strategy with Washington.
- 2Netanyahu 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.
- 3Defense Minister Katz Fires Central Command Chief Amid Right-Wing Backlash
Defense Minister Katz dismissed Central Command Chief Avi Blot following right-wing outcry over the arrest of an administrative detainee, a move likely to fuel further debate over IDF command decisions.
- 4Israeli Parliament Approves Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Fierce Political Backlash
The Knesset passed a contentious Basic Law on Torah Study, cementing military service exemptions for yeshiva students and drawing fierce backlash from opposition and reservist groups.
- 5Golani Commander David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash with Hezbollah
Golani Brigade commander Captain David Hazut, 21, was killed in a clash with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, deepening the toll of ongoing cross-border fighting.
- 6Hamas States Weapon Disarmament Conditional on Israeli Withdrawal
Hamas said it has reached understandings with the International Peace Council but continues to insist any weapons disarmament must follow an Israeli withdrawal.
- 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.