Sunday, October 11
Seven stories that matter in Israel right now, each one compared across the newsrooms that covered it.
Regional tensions dominate tonight after a deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh's airport, while at home the Netanyahu trial saga and a leaked WhatsApp scandal keep political tempers high.
- 1Netanyahu Condemns Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
Netanyahu condemned the Houthi attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, which mignews reports killed at least 12 people and wounded hundreds, calling it a "horrific terrorist act" and offering condolences.
- 2Yemen Conflict Escalates With Saudi Airport Attack; Israel Prepares for Iran Scenario
Kan reports the Houthi strike on Riyadh's airport, which killed 13 and injured hundreds, stemmed from the rebels' battlefield setbacks in Yemen, while Israel braces for a possible US move against Iran before its own elections, though officials see an attack as unlikely beforehand.
- 3Israel Fires Interceptor at Suspected Drone Over Southern Lebanon
The IDF fired an interceptor at a suspected drone over southern Lebanon on Tuesday, jdn reports, in an active combat zone, with no alerts triggered in nearby communities as the military assesses results.
- 4Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Filmmakers Over Gaza Documentary
Netanyahu ordered a criminal investigation into the makers of the Gaza documentary "NAZA," newsru reports, alleging leaks of classified material and slander that he says harms Israel's international standing.
- 5Likud Demands Netanyahu Trial Halt, Cites Ex-AG's Testimony
Israel Hayom reports Likud is pushing to end Netanyahu's corruption trial, citing former AG Avichai Mandelblit's testimony that some investigative steps lacked his approval, with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana urging President Herzog to pardon Netanyahu and Likud alleging a "witch hunt."
- 6Protest Leader Slams Political Commentator Amidst Data Leak Scandal
Srugim reports protest leader Shikma Bressler accused Channel 12's Amit Segal of being a government "mouthpiece" after a massive leak of WhatsApp messages between him and PM advisor Yonatan Uriach, with Segal defending the exchanges while denouncing the privacy breach.
- 7Toddler Dies After Being Accidentally Run Over by Father in Northern Israel
Ynet reports a two-year-old girl died in the Lower Galilee after being accidentally run over by her father during a family visit to her grandfather, with police now investigating the tragedy.
