Sunday, September 20
Seven stories that matter in Israel right now, each one compared across the newsrooms that covered it.
As Israel heads into Yom Kippur, political controversies simmer alongside sobering local tragedies. Here's tonight's roundup of the day's top stories.
- 1Israeli President Herzog Expedites Criminal Record Erasure for Ex-Soldier Elor Azaria
President Herzog has moved to expedite the erasure of Elor Azaria's criminal record from his 2016 manslaughter conviction, reigniting debate over the case's legacy.
- 2Netanyahu Prays at Western Wall for Soldiers Ahead of Yom Kippur
PM Netanyahu led prayers for IDF soldiers at the Western Wall on the eve of Yom Kippur, drawing a large crowd amid the ongoing security situation.
- 3US Lawmaker Warns Israel of Growing Isolation and U.S. Support Erosion
Rep. Brad Sherman cautioned that Israel's deepening international isolation could erode bipartisan U.S. support, a warning that underscores growing unease in Washington.
- 4EU Criticizes US Ban on Palestinian Authority Representatives
The EU sharply criticized the U.S. for barring Palestinian Authority officials from UN General Assembly meetings, highlighting friction over diplomatic access.
- 5UAE Official Denies State Leaders Discussed Haaretz Report on Oct. 7
A UAE official pushed back on claims that state leaders discussed the Haaretz report on October 7th, denying such matters are part of official state-level discussions.
- 6Beloved Channel 11 Director Dies in Cycling Accident
Israel's broadcasting community is mourning Itzik Barashi, a veteran Channel 11 director killed in a cycling accident on Highway 44, with colleagues paying emotional tribute.
- 7Infant Dies in Jerusalem Area After Not Waking From Sleep
A three-month-old infant in Beit Shemesh died Tuesday after failing to wake from sleep, a devastating loss that has shaken the local community despite emergency resuscitation efforts.