Hamas’ general security chief was arrested in an operation involving the Shin Bet and a Palestinian militia, during which gunfire broke out. Defense Minister Israel Katz declared: “We do not wait for threats; we pursue Hamas terrorists.”
Belgian union ACV Puls is challenging Brussels Airlines’ decision to require crew members to fly to Tel Aviv, demanding that employees be allowed to decline the assignments. The airline says flights have resumed successfully and that security conditions are under constant review.
Sources in Gaza claim that a “special force” attempted to abduct a senior figure in the terror organization near Gaza City, and that several militia members who took part in the operation were left trapped. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that a senior operative in the terror organization had been captured.
A murky wave from Egypt’s coast has forced most desalination plants offline again, leaving only the Hadera facility operational. Authorities are warning of disruptions and scaling back irrigation and agricultural water use.
A floating island covering about 105,000 square feet appeared in Canada’s Williston Reservoir and was even spotted by satellite. Weeks later, it disappeared, and officials are now trying to determine how it formed and where it drifted.
Thailand is cutting visa-free stays for Israelis and citizens of 59 other countries and territories from 60 days to 30. The new rules, which take effect September 15, also limit entries through land border crossings.
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi will make his first visit to Washington since taking office, meeting with members of Congress and the Senate. Following Israel’s recognition, he hopes to advance U.S. recognition and possibly meet with President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, saying its military capabilities have been badly damaged. Still, he made clear that U.S. operations could continue: “We’re hitting them relentlessly.”
Katrina Skovitz, a 41-year-old Israeli-Belarusian woman, has been out of contact since the deadly floods, and Israel’s Foreign Ministry is working to locate her. Another Israeli remains missing near the border with Tibet, as the number of people unaccounted for in the disaster continues to surge.
Unusual weather has caused severe turbidity in seawater, forcing desalination plants south of Hadera to shut down. Agricultural water was cut off in the Ramat Negev region, while Eshkol officials urged residents to reduce consumption until the plants resume full operations.
Thousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave after roughly 70,000 people entered from Morocco, heightening tensions in the city. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says Israel and Russia exploited the crisis to spread false information.
President Donald Trump said the blockade and economic pressure have severely damaged Iran. He warned that nuclear weapons in Tehran’s hands could lead to the disappearance of Israel and the entire Middle East.
Turku Avci voiced support for Israel after October 7 and now faces an arrest warrant in Turkey. Cut off from her family, she is seeking legal status in Israel: "I still support Israel, and I always will."
A powerful flash flood caused extensive destruction in the Inner Canyon, with 62 people airlifted to safety. The search for 15 missing people continues as authorities warn that more storms could trigger flooding and landslides in the area.
The U.S. struck Revolutionary Guard missile launchers on Larak Island, its first attack on Iranian territory since July. Iran responded by firing missiles toward bases in Jordan and said it also targeted the United Arab Emirates with drones.
A 24-year-old man stole a light aircraft from an airport in Hungary and flew toward a nuclear power plant. After being forced into an emergency landing in a sunflower field, he allegedly tried to steal a car and was arrested by local police.
A passenger ferry carrying about 270 people began taking on water roughly four nautical miles from Kyrenia before capsizing. At least six passengers were killed, and a large-scale search-and-rescue operation remains underway.
Two minors from Kiryat Motzkin are accused of completing paid assignments for a foreign agent linked to Iran, including photographing malls and spraying graffiti. One allegedly posed as a soldier in Unit 8200 in an effort to obtain more assignments.
Israel’s security establishment believes Hamas is continuing to rebuild its strength and has no intention of disarming. The IDF has reportedly drafted a plan to return to Gaza City, involving a gradual takeover and the evacuation of civilians to humanitarian zones.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said he opposes turning the country’s south into a bargaining chip and stressed the state’s authority over weapons. Meanwhile, Beirut is waiting for the United States to set the next round of talks with Israel.
