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Syria formally invites Turkey to rebuild its military force

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Exclusive

Testimony from the inside: Turkey's quiet takeover of Syrian hubs

August 23, 2026

In a conversation with Israel Hayom, a source from the western part of the country describes Turkish vehicles and growing influence around the cities of Latakia and Tartus. "Meanwhile everyone is suffering and no one knows where the fools in power are taking us," the source added.

There is nothing humanitarian about uninformed celebrities

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Entertainment

Marvel stars come to the rescue of convicted Palestinian terrorist Barghouti

Adi Nirman

McDonald's suspends worker after 'free Palestine' rant at Israeli customers

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Antisemitism

McDonald's suspends worker after 'free Palestine' rant at Israeli customers

Adi Nirman

Broad daylight hit in northern Israel leaves notorious figure dead

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Crime

Broad daylight hit in northern Israel leaves notorious figure dead

Yaron Doron

Somaliland's president invites Israel, US to build bases at Berbera

by Erez Linn

August 23, 2026

Sydney Sweeney steps into Wonder Woman's boots; fans go wild

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Entertainment

Sydney Sweeney steps into Wonder Woman's boots; fans go wild

by Erez Linn

August 23, 2026

Terrifying moments on American Airlines flight as a laptop bursts into flames

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Science & Technology

Terrifying moments on American Airlines flight as a laptop bursts into flames

by Erez Linn

August 23, 2026

'Don't anger him': Katz mocks Erdogan after strike on Turkish-affiliated airbase

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Defense & Security

'Don't anger him': Katz mocks Erdogan after strike on Turkish-affiliated airbase

by ILH Staff

August 23, 2026

Could Tehran try to disrupt the US midterms with a preemptive strike?

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Iran War

Could Tehran try to disrupt the US midterms with a preemptive strike?

by Erez Linn

August 23, 2026

Perpetrators arrested after Jordan Valley shooting attack leaves several injured

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Terrorism

18-year-old moderately wounded in Jordan Valley stabbing

by Lilach Shoval

August 23, 2026

Sword attack at Swedish school leaves teen girl dead, 3 wounded

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Europe

Sword attack at Swedish school leaves teen girl dead, 3 wounded

by ILH Staff

August 23, 2026

Analysis

Inside Israel's intelligence room: The unfolding drama amid Turkey's secret military inroads in Syria

Ankara's covert military influence in Syria has been on Israel's radar for over a year – whether it's APCs given as a "gift" to Al-Sharaa or Turkey's aerial capabilities. The strike on Abu al-Duhur signals an end to Jerusalem's containment strategy.

August 22, 2026

Analysis

Why is Iran's regime still standing?

The IMF projects Iran's economy will shrink sharply this year, contracting somewhere between 5.4% and 6.1%. Nominal GDP has already plunged around 29% from 2017, and the dollar now buys 2 million rials. However, a parallel, sanctions-proof economy may be maintaining the regime. Only one thing would make the regime buckle.

August 21, 2026

Magazine

Could this senator from Atlanta be the first Jewish president?

Jon Ossoff insists the presidency is off the table, but polls, prediction markets and a fierce Trump rivalry have put the Georgia Democrat firmly on the map.

August 21, 2026

Magazine

Another government with Ben Gvir could be disastrous

Four years of unrelenting artillery bombardment, aimed at short-term political gain at home, have caused long-term strategic damage abroad; Question is, how did we end up in a place where he's a senior minister?

August 20, 2026

US to impose sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and PLO members

Analysis

How the Palestinian Authority's 'pay-for-slay' facilitated Oct. 7

A July 30 study by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs concluded that the PA's policy of financially supporting terrorists “materially facilitated” Hamas’ ability to “prepare for and execute” the massacre. The author of the report, IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch, hopes his study will provide a still stronger basis for lawsuits against the PA.

August 19, 2026

US, Israel preparing secret plan for 'day after' Iran's ayatollah regime

Feature

Rare glimpse inside Iran: The plan to topple the regime without Israeli help

The regime in Tehran is trying to convince the world that it emerged from the war stronger than ever, but testimony from inside Iran paints a different picture. In a special interview with Israel Hayom, an Iranian opposition activist reveals what is happening behind the ayatollahs’ iron curtain.

August 16, 2026

AI has learned to trick us. This could end like Chernobyl

Magazine

AI has learned to trick us. This could end like Chernobyl

Lies, circumvented safeguards and secret instructions for operating under our noses. From bots that developed coded language to agents that concealed information, a string of incidents is raising fears that humanity is losing control of artificial intelligence. Would an AI version of “gun reform” help? Perhaps, if catastrophe is the goal.

August 16, 2026

Magazine

'We were about to destroy what remained of the regime'

Senior government official claims last week, we were hours away from a massive operation that was stopped at the last minute. Also, Netanyahu's successor, who still does not know he is one.

August 16, 2026

Explainer

'Israeli terrorists': Why the Qusra controversy angered the US

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stunned Israeli officials when he described Israelis who had pitched tents near the Palestinian village of Qusra as "terrorists" suspected of "disgusting" and "criminal" behavior. How did the Tel Talpiot outpost go from a local flashpoint to a diplomatic incident involving direct intervention by the US Embassy? Israel Hayom breaks down the affair.

August 13, 2026

Analysis

All roads lead to Tehran: Israel's 4 fronts await the next turning point

Nearly three years into the war, Israel remains locked in open conflict on four fronts: Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. All are interconnected and, to varying degrees, directed from Tehran. In the near term, every scenario is looking toward two dates: Israel’s elections in late October and the US midterm elections in early November.

August 11, 2026

Magazine

A few concrete blocks will shape the fate of the entire Middle East

The Yellow Line is at the center of the debate over Gaza’s future, but its effects will be felt across the region. Meanwhile, a war lasting just a few weeks against Iran depleted US stockpiles, leaving the US military in a position similar to that of the IDF before Oct. 7.

August 7, 2026