Israel news — August 25, 2026

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1. PoliticsConstitutionMiddle EastIsrael

   Aug 25, 2026, 23:36 UTC

   

   Paramount Accuses Mark Ruffalo of Antisemitism Over Merger Criticism

   Paramount has accused actor Mark Ruffalo of using 'antisemitic tropes' after he criticized the company's merger with Warner Bros. over the Ellison family's ties to Israel's military conflict in Gaza. Ruffalo linked the Ellison family's business ties to Israel's military actions, accusing them of supporting 'genocide' and 'apartheid'. Paramount slammed the actor's comments, saying they invoked 'antisemitic tropes' and cheapened the suffering those words are meant to describe. Ruffalo has denied the accusations of antisemitism.

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2. CultureIsrael

   Aug 25, 2026, 19:35 UTC

   

   Country Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80

   Country music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Known as the 'Queen of Country', Parton had a career spanning over five decades and wrote over 3000 songs. She was also an early sponsor of Moderna's vaccine development due to her $1 million donation to vaccine research in 2020.

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3. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastIsrael

   Aug 25, 2026, 12:28 UTC

   

   Man Utd Hopeful of Signing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly

   Manchester United remain interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly, despite Arsenal's £50m valuation and manager Mikel Arteta's confidence in keeping the player. United view Arsenal's asking price as excessive, while Chelsea have also shown interest in Lewis-Skelly. Meanwhile, United seek a new left-back after their defeat against Hull City.

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4. SocietyLocal GovAfricaIsraelDefense

   Aug 25, 2026, 07:53 UTC

   Popular Committees Urge Residents to Prevent Children from Flying Drones in Gaza Camps

   The Popular Committees in Gaza's refugee camps and shelters have issued statements urging residents to prevent children from flying drones and kites due to fears that the Israeli occupation may use these objects as a pretext to target children and crowded refugee gatherings. The committees emphasize that this measure is precautionary and temporary to protect children, not a restriction on their right to play.

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5. PoliticsIsraelJusticeBox Office

   Aug 25, 2026, 03:28 UTC

   

   Ralph Carr Sentenced to Six Years for Rape

   Disgraced celebrity talent manager Ralph Carr has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of rape. The 66-year-old was expected to learn his fate on Tuesday, with County Court Judge Frank Gucciardo handing down the sentence. Carr had previously sobbed as the sentence was read out.

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6. PoliticsBillMiddle EastIsrael

   Aug 25, 2026, 01:47 UTC

   

   Russia Warns UK Over Drone Support to Ukraine

   Russia has issued stark warnings to the UK over its support for Ukraine, specifically the delivery of drones. Moscow has threatened that British factories producing drones for Ukraine could face attacks from 'unknown sources'. This follows recent drone attacks on Moscow and a nearby refinery, which Russia alleges involved British drones.

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7. CultureIsraelGenderJusticeAging

   Aug 25, 2026, 01:27 UTC

   A Man's Obsession and Struggle in a Ten-Month Relationship

   A man recounts his ten-month entanglement with a woman he met in a private room. Despite knowing it was a routine and falling in love was a trial, he became obsessed after she expressed liking his type. He struggled between knowing it was wrong and his desire to 'save' her, ultimately leading to a painful lesson about love and self-control.

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