Aug 27, 2026

Israel News Today: Spyware Found on Phones of Eisenkot Campaign Officials as Board of Peace Envoy Criticises Israel

Spyware designed to extract political and strategic information was found on the phones of two senior officials in Gadi Eisenkot's election campaign, Channel 12 reported. At the UN Security Council, Board of Peace Gaza envoy Nickolay Mladenov publicly criticised Israel over curbs on shelter materials and continued strikes in Gaza, and forecasters warned of unprecedented summer rain.

Spyware on Eisenkot Campaign Phones

Spyware designed to eavesdrop and extract sensitive political and strategic information was discovered on the phones of two senior officials in Eisenkot's campaign, Channel 12 reported, The Times of Israel reported.

Board of Peace Envoy Criticises Israel

In a rare direct public criticism from a top emissary of the US-controlled body, Board of Peace Gaza envoy Nickolay Mladenov told the UN Security Council that Israel is not allowing sufficient shelter equipment into Gaza, The Times of Israel reported.

Mladenov: Strikes Delay Hamas Disarmament

Mladenov also said Israel's near-daily strikes in Gaza, which Israel says target Hamas operatives, violate the disarmament plan backed by the Board of Peace, The Times of Israel reported.

Gantz and Erdan Discuss Possible Merger

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz reportedly met Unity party chief Gilad Erdan as part of contacts over a potential merger ahead of the October 27 election, The Times of Israel reported.

Warning of Unprecedented Summer Rain

The Israel Meteorological Service warned of "extremely unusual" and "unprecedented" rainfall expected over the weekend that could cause flooding, The Times of Israel reported.

Israeli Reportedly Missing in Nepal Floods

An Israeli man traveling with a group of foreign tourists was reported unreachable after deadly flash floods in Nepal, according to Hebrew media reports, The Times of Israel reported.