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Severe Heatwave Expected Across Israel With Temperatures Peaking Midweek

How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

67% right-leaning
Center 2Right 4

By חדשות סרוגים

First reported by Ynet · Aug 8, 2026

What happened

Israel faces a severe heatwave this week with temperatures soaring up to 46 degrees Celsius in the Jordan Valley and heavy heat stress along the coast, easing only by week's end.

  • 01A severe heatwave will hit Israel starting Monday, peaking midweek with extreme temperatures.
  • 02Mountain areas will reach 35°C, Shfela 37-38°C, and the Jordan Valley up to 46°C.
  • 03Coastal temperatures remain steady but high humidity will cause extreme heat stress.
  • 04Heatwave conditions will persist through Wednesday with some relief expected late in the week.
  • 05Temperatures will gradually drop Thursday but stay above average for mid-August.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
OrganizationsIsraeli Meteorological Service
PlacesIsrael, Shfela, Jordan Valley, coastal plain

Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Severe Heatwave Expected Across Israel With Temperatures Peaking Midweek
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Israeli Meteorological Service Warns of Extreme Heat and Dangerous Sea Conditions During Bein Hazmanim
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Temperatures Rise Across Israel with Increased Heat Stress Expected
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Israel Faces Rising Temperatures and Intensifying Heatwaves This Week
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Israel Faces Rising Heatwave With Peak Temperatures Up to 42°C This Week
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 8, 2026
Israel Faces Rising Temperatures and Intense Heat Waves This Week
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 8, 2026
Extreme Heatwave Expected Across Israel With Rising Temperatures and Heavy Heat Burdens
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 8, 2026
Israel Faces Prolonged Heatwave With Temperatures Peaking Midweek
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 8, 2026
Heat Stress Intensifies Across Israel Amid Stable Temperatures
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 8, 2026
Israel Faces Intensifying Heatwave with Extreme Sun Exposure and Rising Temperatures

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