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Israel news — August 23, 2026

Publications tagged with Israel published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

57 publications

  2. SportsMiddle EastIsraelBaseballHockey

    Ex-Cardinals Receiver Zay Jones Signs With Houston Texans

    Former Arizona Cardinals receiver Zay Jones has signed with the Houston Texans. Jones joins the Texans after spending the past two seasons with the Cardinals. He will be reunited with head coach DeMeco Ryans, who was previously the defensive coordinator for the 49ers when Jones played there in 2020. The Texans signed Jones and veteran receiver Sterling Shepard following an injury to second-year receiver Jayden Higgins. Jones had a rough start in Arizona with a five-game suspension in 2024 but played as a depth receiver in 2025. In two seasons with the Cardinals, he caught 20 passes for 267 yards and no touchdowns.
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  3. PoliticsReliefMiddle EastIsrael

    Ukraine Allegedly Attacks Russia's Plesetsk Cosmodrome

    Ukrainian Armed Forces are suspected of attacking Russia's Plesetsk cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region using drones. The attack was reported by Ukrainian monitoring channels and local officials. This is the second consecutive day that drone activity has been detected in the region. In April, the head of Roscosmos had already warned about Ukraine's attempt to strike the cosmodrome. Plesetsk is Russia's main military spaceport, accounting for a large part of its launches.
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  8. SportsIsrael

    Olimpia vs Cerro Porteño Superclásico: Kickoff Times, Channels, and Lineups

    Olimpia vs Cerro Porteño will face off in the Paraguay football superclásico on Sunday, August 23, at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco. The match is part of the sixth round of the Paraguay Division of Honor. Kickoff times vary by country, with Paraguay and Argentina starting at 4:00 PM local time. The match will be broadcast live on Tigo Sports and Tigo Sports+ throughout Paraguay, and on Tigo Sports via DirecTV in Argentina. Both teams have had identical starts to the tournament with 6 points in 5 games. Olimpia leads the head-to-head record with 167 wins to Cerro Porteño's 155.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast AsiaIsrael

    US Loses Access to 15 Persian Gulf Bases

    Retired US General Barry McCaffrey and other sources report that the US Armed Forces have permanently lost access to 15 Persian Gulf bases. Iran is now poised to control access to the Gulf states, with the US needing to negotiate new access points in western Saudi Arabia, Israel, and southern Europe. This comes amidst discussions of a smaller US military presence in the region due to damaged bases.
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  11. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaIsrael

    Israeli Mossad Director Meets Syrian Foreign Minister to Ease Tensions

    The Director of Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, met with the Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs in Jordan to discuss easing tensions between the two countries. The meeting took place a few days after Israel struck the Syrian airbase of Abu ed-Duhoor. The talks discussed Turkey's military activity in Syria, which Israel sees as a threat to its security. This was the first direct contact between the sides since the new Mossad chief took over in June 2026. Sources described the meeting as positive and productive.
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  12. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelConflict

    Israel Vows to Target Gaza Attackers

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz have warned that Israel will target any area in Gaza from which rockets, missiles, or balloons are launched. Netanyahu's office stated that if Hamas does not halt these attacks immediately, Israel will intensify its targeting of those responsible. The Israeli military has also begun evacuating areas in the Gaza Strip from which these aerial objects are launched.
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  13. PoliticsWarMiddle EastIsraelDefense

    IDF Strikes Hamas Weapons Production Site, Kills Commander

    The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet have struck a Hamas weapons production site in the Gaza Strip, eliminating its commander, Ismail Abu Ful. Abu Ful was actively involved in producing explosives and anti-tank missiles for Hamas' military wing. The production site was also attacked and was located near an international aid distribution point, demonstrating Hamas' systematic use of civilian infrastructure for military purposes. This action is seen as a violation of the ceasefire agreement and an attempt by Hamas to rehabilitate its military capabilities.
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  14. CultureEuropeIsraelEarth

    Prominent Cultural Figure Inge Bruckmann de Hollihan Passes Away at 99

    Mrs. Inge Bruckmann de Hollihan, founder of the Teatro Centro de Arte and grandmother of Stephany Hollihan, has passed away at the age of 99. Born in Germany, she arrived in Ecuador in 1948 and dedicated over four decades to promoting dance and culture in Guayaquil. Bruckmann was also a founder of the Sociedad Femenina de Cultura and contributed to the development of performing arts in the city. She was known for her contributions to artistic formation and the strengthening of cultural activity in Guayaquil.
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  16. SportsIsraelBasketball

    Espanyol Coach Criticizes Refereeing After Loss to Real Madrid

    Espanyol coach Manolo Gonzalez criticized the refereeing after his team's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid, stating that he didn't trust the referee and made early substitutions due to yellow cards. He also pointed out a double standard in the application of rules between big clubs and their opponents. Despite the loss, Gonzalez praised his team's performance and highlighted their defensive work.
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  20. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelConflict

    Russia Destroys Hundreds of Ukrainian UAVs

    Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a significant number of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Russian regions in a span of 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Defense, 250 UAVs were shot down in a day, while another report stated that over 1,100 UAVs were destroyed in a single day. The attacks targeted various air defense systems, including Tor, Pantsir-S1, S-400, and radars such as Nebo-U, Kasta-2E2, Podlet, 36D6M, and ST-68.
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  21. WorldMiddle EastIsraelConflict

    Elon Musk Refuses Ukraine's Request to Use Starlink Over Russian Territory

    Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky confirmed that Elon Musk refused Ukraine's request to use Starlink over Russian territory for defense purposes, considering it 'escalation'. Despite initial consent from SpaceX, Musk opposed the idea, leading to negotiations with European leaders and the US, involving around 10 world leaders. Zelensky believes Musk may still change his decision and continues efforts to persuade him.
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  22. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastIsrael

    Russian Forces Enter Orekhovo in Zaporozhye Region

    Russian forces have entered Orekhovo in the Zaporozhye region, confirmed by Ukrainian military expert Konstantin Mashovets. About a week ago, several Russian reconnaissance and sabotage groups passed through Novodanilovka and reached the southeastern outskirts of Orekhovo. Small assault groups followed them. The Ukrainian Armed Forces may not have enough resources to defend this sector, allowing Russian units to gradually increase their presence.
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