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Israel news — August 23, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Israel published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 3.

57 publications

  3. SportsEuropeIsrael

    Manchester United's Jacob Devaney Joins Hibernian on Loan

    Manchester United teenager Jacob Devaney has joined Hibernian on loan for the season after interest from multiple clubs. The 19-year-old midfielder spent the second half of last season on loan at St Mirren and has returned to Scotland. He has been involved with Manchester United's first team during pre-season and scored in a friendly against Rosenborg. Devaney has yet to make his first team debut for United but has captained their Under-21 side. He has been capped by Republic of Ireland up to Under-21 level.
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  4. PoliticsBillMiddle EastIsrael

    Putin Calls Russian Strikes on Ukraine 'Effective' and 'Timely'

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has described recent strikes on Ukraine as 'effective' and 'timely', stating that they help Russian troops on the front lines accomplish their tasks. He also claimed that the attacks are a response to Ukrainian strikes on civilian targets and Russian logistics, which he described as 'exotic' proposals. Putin further stated that Russia is ready for negotiations on Ukraine but only based on the current situation on the ground.
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  6. PoliticsBillMiddle EastIsrael

    Russian Strikes Destroy Ukrainian Deployment Points

    Russian military operations have resulted in the destruction of temporary deployment points of two Ukrainian Armed Forces brigades. The strikes were carried out using FAB-500 and FAB-1500 bombs, with the Russian Ministry of Defense confirming the successful destruction of targets. The affected areas include Belozerskoe in the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) and Kurganne in the Kharkiv region.
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  10. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelConflict

    Zelensky's Stance on War: Russia Demands Ukraine Leave Donbas, Mutual Withdrawal Discussed

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia is not ready to end the war without Ukraine's withdrawal from Donbas. He mentioned that one of the options for a ceasefire being discussed with the US and Europe is mutual withdrawal of forces and the creation of a buffer 'free economic zone' under third-party management. Zelensky also emphasized that Ukraine is ready to discuss the cessation of strikes on energy and agricultural infrastructure, but only on a mutual basis.
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  12. CultureUnited KingdomIsrael

    Rahul Gandhi Portrayed as 'Real-Life Batman' in Delhi Posters

    Posters comparing Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, to Batman have been put up near the Congress headquarters in Delhi. The posters, which have gone viral on social media, feature Gandhi's picture alongside the Batman logo with captions like 'The Silent Guardian' and 'A Watchful Protector'. The Congress party has not officially commented on the posters, while the BJP has mocked the portrayal.
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  13. PoliticsBillMiddle EastIsrael

    Turkish Official Criticizes Israel's Role in Regional Power Shift

    Kemal Okuyan, General Secretary of the Turkish Labour Party (TKP), has criticized Israel's role in the changing power dynamics in Syria and the broader Middle East. Okuyan argues that Israel's influence is not waning but being 'dragged along' in a new game orchestrated by the US and UK, due to the AKP government's lack of understanding and the US's weakened position. He warns of increased competition and instability in the region.
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  15. CultureIsraelVideo GamesAnimation

    Mourinho Defends Vinicius Jr. Against Bullying

    Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has spoken out against the treatment of Vinicius Jr., claiming that the player is being 'bullied' by opponents and fans. Mourinho has defended Vinicius after his first La Liga match back as Real Madrid manager, accusing Espanyol players and supporters of targeting the Brazilian winger. He stated that the current era is supposed to be anti-bullying, but Vinicius is still experiencing it. Mourinho also advised Vinicius to control his emotions during games.
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  17. PoliticsIsraelBasketballAmerican Football

    Jim Nantz Welcomes Russell Wilson and J.J. Watt to CBS' 'The NFL Today'

    Jim Nantz, lead play-by-play voice for NFL on CBS, expressed enthusiasm about the additions of Russell Wilson and J.J. Watt to the network's pregame show, 'The NFL Today'. Wilson, a former NFL quarterback, joins after retiring from playing, while Watt brings his analytical skills and leadership to the booth following his successful football career. Nantz also addressed Tony Romo's leave from the network due to a DUI arrest, stating that he is supporting his friend and looking forward to working with new partner J.J. Watt.
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  19. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastIsrael

    Russia Strikes Ukrainian Railway Five Times, Killing One and Injuring Four

    Russian forces attacked Ukraine's railway five times on August 23, including a strike on an electric train in the Kharkiv region that killed one passenger and injured four others. The same train was struck again while rescue workers were operating, but there were no further casualties. In the Odessa region, a 'Shahid' drone hit a locomotive of a passenger train with 593 passengers, but no one was injured. Since the beginning of the year, Russia has attacked the railway 1534 times, killing 52 railway workers and injuring 317.
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  22. PoliticsIsraelBasketball

    Barcelona Eyes RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba as Top Defensive Target

    Barcelona, having already signed Rodri and Joao Cancelo, is considering strengthening their defense with a new center-back. According to Gerard Romero, Hansi Flick is interested in RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba, a 23-year-old French defender known for his ball-playing abilities and potential as a long-term investment. However, signing Lukeba may be challenging due to Leipzig's reluctance to sell and his high valuation, potentially over €50 million.
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