Israel18.News - Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 4:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: IDF kills Yahya Sinwar's former bodyguard, add'l Hamas Nukhba terrorist in Gaza strike.

Ynet: Hezbollah launches attack drones at IDF forces in southern Lebanon Israel strikes back.

JNS: IDF, Shin Bet kill Sinwar bodyguard who took part in Oct. 7 attack.

JTA: In a forest where Jews fought the Nazis, a German military base and Lithuanian politics encroach on memory.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 33°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 33°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 29°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 34°C (feels 41°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 33°C (feels 40°C), clear sky.

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Israel18.News - Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 3:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: IDF kills Yahya Sinwar's former bodyguard, add'l Hamas Nukhba terrorist in Gaza strike.

Ynet: Hezbollah launches attack drones at IDF forces in southern Lebanon Israel strikes back.

JNS: IDF, Shin Bet kill Sinwar bodyguard who took part in Oct. 7 attack.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: US Clarifies: Hezbollah Remains a Terror Organization - No Negotiations.

JTA: Abdul El-Sayed and Jamie Raskin sidestep Hasan Piker, and Israel, in Michigan campaign stops.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 33°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 33°C (feels 39°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 30°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 34°C (feels 40°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 33°C (feels 40°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 27 August 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 2:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: IDF kills Yahya Sinwar's former bodyguard, add'l Hamas Nukhba terrorist in Gaza strike.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: US Clarifies: Hezbollah Remains a Terror Organization - No Negotiations.

Forward: Second Reform synagogue in Israel has windows broken.

JTA: Abdul El-Sayed and Jamie Raskin sidestep Hasan Piker, and Israel, in Michigan campaign stops.

i24 News: Syria: Al-Sharaa makes the country’s first payment by Visa card.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 33°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 33°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 30°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 32°C (feels 36°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 34°C (feels 41°C), clear sky.

Good afternoon, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 1:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: ‘We’re dealing with empty coffers’: IDF chief takes aim at Treasury over funding.

Jerusalem Post: IDF kills Yahya Sinwar's former bodyguard, add'l Hamas Nukhba terrorist in Gaza strike.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: US Clarifies: Hezbollah Remains a Terror Organization - No Negotiations.

Forward: Second Reform synagogue in Israel has windows broken.

Axios: House Dems' pro-Israel wing gains power on key panel.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 33°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 32°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 30°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 32°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 34°C (feels 41°C), clear sky.

Good afternoon, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 12:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Israel Hayom Hebrew: US Clarifies: Hezbollah Remains a Terror Organization - No Negotiations.

Jerusalem Post: Greek-operated Patriot air defense battery engages drone swarm near Saudi Arabian oil facilities.

JNS: ‘Turkish intelligence has become highly influential in Syria’.

Ynet: Israel turns to naval drones as Iran war exposes maritime vulnerabilities.

Axios: House Dems' pro-Israel wing gains power on key panel.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 32°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 33°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 29°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 29°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 35°C (feels 42°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 12:00 PM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 11:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas behind security establishment's back during 2014 Gaza war.

Ynet: Israel turns to naval drones as Iran war exposes maritime vulnerabilities.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: No longer a speculation: The purpose of the CIA chief's unusual visit to Moscow has been revealed.

JTA: Second Reform synagogue in Israel has windows broken.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 33°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 31°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 29°C (feels 31°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 29°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 33°C (feels 40°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 27 Aug 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 10:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas behind security establishment's back during 2014 Gaza war.

JNS: ‘Turkish intelligence has become highly influential in Syria’.

Ynet: Trump’s top Gaza official warns Israeli strikes could derail ceasefire and Hamas disarmament.

JTA: Second Reform synagogue in Israel has windows broken.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 31°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 29°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 28°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 29°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 31°C (feels 37°C), clear sky.

Good morning, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 9:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas behind security establishment's back during 2014 Gaza war.

Ynet: Report: Israel weighs expelling UK, German, Italian officials from Gaza coordination center.

JNS: Ben-Gvir ordered shutdown of PA event in Jerusalem’s Old City.

i24 News: CIA director presses Russia to reduce support for Iran.

JTA: Second Reform synagogue in Israel has windows broken.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 28°C (feels 28°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 28°C (feels 31°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 23°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 28°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 28°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 9:00 AM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 8:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas behind security establishment's back during 2014 Gaza war.

Ynet: Trump’s top Gaza official warns Israeli strikes could derail ceasefire and Hamas disarmament.

i24 News: US directs embassies to seek increased security for Jewish communities during high holidays.

JTA: Second Reform synagogue in Israel has windows broken.

Axios: House Dems' pro-Israel wing gains power on key panel.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 24°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 27°C (feels 27°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Good morning, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 7:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: Netanyahu visits family of Yehuda Katz, after soldier missing for 44 years receives burial.

Ynet: Trump’s top Gaza official warns Israeli strikes could derail ceasefire and Hamas disarmament.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: "Putin May Use Nuclear Weapons": Russia Prepares for Escalation.

JNS: Alleged Kata’ib Hezbollah commander accused of plotting attacks on synagogues demands POW status.

JTA: Second Reform synagogue in Israel has windows broken.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 23°C (feels 22°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 25°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 23°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 27°C (feels 27°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 24°C (feels 25°C), clear sky.

Good morning, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now.