Aug 24, 2026

Israel News Today: Shin Bet Chief Confirms He Denied Eisenkot a Security Detail as Mossad Chief Meets Syrian FM

Shin Bet head David Zini confirmed he decided not to provide an armed security detail for opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot. Mossad chief Roman Gofman reportedly met Syria's foreign minister to defuse tensions after an Israeli airbase strike, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to intensify strikes against those launching kites from Gaza.

Zini Confirms Eisenkot Security Decision

Shin Bet head David Zini confirmed that he decided not to provide an armed security detail for Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, after Channel 12 reported that he had denied such a request, The Times of Israel reported.

Mossad Chief Meets Syrian Foreign Minister

Mossad chief Roman Gofman and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met to defuse tensions after Israel's recent strike on a Syrian airbase, Axios reported, The Times of Israel reported.

Netanyahu and Katz Threaten Strikes Over Gaza Kites

Netanyahu and Katz warned Hamas that the IDF will "intensify strikes" against those launching kites from Gaza toward Israeli border communities and evacuate areas of the Strip, The Times of Israel reported.

Israel Bars Two Swedish MEPs

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar asked the Population and Immigration Authority to deny entry to two Swedish members of the European Parliament over what the ministry called anti-Israel activity, The Times of Israel reported.

High Court Blocks Police Watchdog Appointments

The High Court issued a temporary injunction blocking Justice Minister Yariv Levin from making appointments to the Department of Internal Police Investigations, The Times of Israel reported.

New Moderate Haredi Party Launches

Beit Shemesh Deputy Mayor Moti Leitner launched The Haredi Public, a moderate ultra-Orthodox party meant to compete with UTJ and Shas, The Times of Israel reported.