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Israel news — August 31, 2026

Publications tagged with Israel published on August 31, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  1. WorldLawMiddle EastIsrael

    Greek Minister Emphasizes Importance of Israel Alliance for Greece's Freedom

    Greek Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis underscored the significance of the alliance with Israel, stating that it ensures Greece's freedom and protects it from threats, particularly from Turkey. He emphasized that the Greek government serves the interests of the Greek people, not the Palestinian people, and that the Greek people consider this alliance very important.
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  2. SportsIsraelHockeySkills

    Colts Release Kicker Blake Grupe; Spencer Shrader Wins Job

    The Indianapolis Colts have released kicker Blake Grupe, who joined the team midway through the 2025 season and finished the year with a perfect 21-for-21 record on kicks, including a franchise-record 60-yard field goal. Grupe signed a one-year deal with the Colts in March to compete with Spencer Shrader for the starting job. After a close competition throughout training camp and the preseason, Shrader has won the job after hitting two 60-yard field goals. Grupe, who has made 86 of 105 field-goal attempts during his NFL career, was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.
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  9. PoliticsJudiciaryMiddle EastIsrael

    Elon Musk Open to Ukraine Using Starlink for Drone Strikes on Russia

    Elon Musk has reportedly expressed openness to allowing Ukraine to use Starlink-equipped drones for strikes on targets within Russia, according to multiple sources cited by the Financial Times. However, Musk has emphasized that such a decision would ultimately be political and require approval from the White House. This potential use of Starlink could significantly impact the conflict, as it could enable Ukraine to strike targets deep within Russia's borders. Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov had previously requested such authorization from Musk, but has declined to comment on his conversations with the billionaire.
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  10. PoliticsAppointmentsIndictmentIsrael

    Netanyahu Warns: Election Loss Could Lead to Israel's Demise

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that if his opponents win the upcoming elections, they will withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, and establish a Palestinian state. Netanyahu believes this will be 'the beginning of the end' for Israel, pushing it into 'free fall'. He emphasizes that Israel is the national state of the Jewish people and will not allow a Palestinian state to be established.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast AsiaIsrael

    Gambling House 'Winner' Accused of Holding Winners Hostage

    Multiple individuals have reported that 'Winner', a gambling house in Xianggang and Westport, is holding winners hostage and not allowing them to cash out their winnings. The winners are forced to participate in 'ideological work' until they lose their money. The individuals also allege that there are teams of code dealers dominated by people from Henan involved in this practice. Despite the severe crackdown in the area, the gambling house continues to tolerate these activities. Gamblers are urged to call the police if they encounter this situation.
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