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Israel news — August 8, 2026

Publications tagged with Israel published on August 8, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

10 publications

  1. SportsNorth AmericaIsraelTennisWinter Sports

    Kyle Shanahan to Coach 49ers' Preseason Opener After Car Accident Recovery

    San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, who suffered a car accident on July 14, has announced he plans to coach the team's preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans on August 13. Shanahan, who had been limited during training camp due to injuries including a concussion, a broken nose, three ribs, and a hand, expects to be fully recovered in time for the game. He had initially stepped back from coaching duties to focus on his health and recovery.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastIsrael

    Israeli Forces Enter Syria, Set Up Checkpoints, Search Homes

    Israeli forces entered Syria's southwestern Quneitra province, setting up checkpoints and searching homes in multiple villages. Israeli military vehicles entered the village of Ain Ziwan, where they set up a checkpoint. In another incident, Israeli forces searched several homes in the outskirts of Jebata al-Khashab town. Additionally, Israeli occupation forces infiltrated the Manatrach Dam in the Quneitra countryside. These incursions are part of repeated Israeli activities in southern Syria, which Damascus considers violations of its sovereignty.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastIsraelConflict

    Israel Uses Phosphorus Bombs in Southern Lebanon

    The Israeli military launched an air attack using phosphorus bombs in southern Lebanon, targeting a residential area in Mansouri town. Thick smoke was seen rising among buildings. This attack comes amidst ongoing Israeli military operations in Lebanon since March 2, with a reported death toll of 4,333 and 12,250 injured. Human Rights Watch has condemned Israel's use of white phosphorus in residential areas, stating it causes severe injuries and forces civilians to flee.
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  9. SportsIsraelSoccer

    Chelsea Green's Injury Threatens WWE Women's Championship Reign

    Chelsea Green, who won the Interim WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam 2026, has suffered an injury that puts her title reign in jeopardy. Green won the championship in a five-woman ladder match, defeating Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, and Lash Legend. However, her celebration was short-lived as she was injured on SmackDown, leading to discussions about potential replacements for the title.
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  10. WorldMiddle EastIsraelEnergy Sci

    China Warns Japan Against Nuclear Policy Changes

    China's Foreign Ministry has criticized Japan for considering revisions to its nuclear policies, accusing it of 'playing with fire'. The ministry's spokesman, Lin Jian, stated that Japan's recent remarks about reviewing the 'three non-nuclear principles' (non-production, non-possession, and non-introduction of nuclear weapons) indicate the influence of right-wing factions within Tokyo's political structure. China urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to refrain from gambling with the future of over 100 million Japanese people, as nearly 80% of Japanese people demand adherence to these principles and oppose 'nuclear sharing'.
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