Monday, August 17
Seven stories that matter in Israel right now, each one compared across the newsrooms that covered it.
Security, politics and diplomacy dominate today's headlines in Israel, with a command shake-up, a soldier's death in Lebanon, and high-stakes talks with Washington all making waves.
- 1Defense Minister Katz Fires Central Command Chief Amid Right-Wing Backlash
Defense Minister Katz fired Central Command Chief Avi Blot following right-wing backlash over an administrative detainee's arrest, deepening tensions within military-political ranks.
- 2Golani Commander David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash with Hezbollah
Golani Brigade Captain David Hazut, 21, from Ashkelon was killed in a clash with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as his grieving mother speaks out.
- 3Netanyahu 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 Israeli PM rejecting key elements of the proposal.
- 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.
- 5Israeli 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 conscription, triggering fierce political backlash and outcry from reservists.
- 6Lawyer Arbel Feldman Shot Dead in His Office in Rishon LeZion
A lawyer in Rishon LeZion, Arbel Feldman, was shot dead in his office by a former client in a financial dispute; the suspect later surrendered.
- 7Israeli Mother and Daughter Found in Argentina After Planned Disappearance Amid Financial Troubles
Missing Israeli mother and daughter Mally and Liel Yahalomi, last seen in Vienna, were found safe in Buenos Aires after a week-long search, having left amid financial troubles.