Aug 25, 2026

Israel News Today: Top West Bank General Warns Settler Violence Could Spark Wider Escalation

The IDF's most senior officer in the West Bank warned that mounting settler violence could ignite a broader escalation, according to a Channel 12 report. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised new US secondary sanctions on Iran and claimed Iran had tried to kill one of his sons, while a poll found nearly 90% of Israeli parents feel the Iran war harmed their children's education.

Central Command Chief Warns Over Settler Violence

Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth warned in a closed-door security assessment that mounting settler violence could ignite a broader escalation in the West Bank, Channel 12 reported, The Times of Israel reported.

Netanyahu Praises US Sanctions on Iran

"You justly exact a steep price from that cruel dictatorship and from those who assist its continued aggression," Netanyahu said of the secondary sanctions announced by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, The Times of Israel reported.

Netanyahu: Iran Tried to Kill One of My Sons

In a Channel 14 interview, Netanyahu claimed that Iran tried to assassinate one of his two sons, without providing further details, The Times of Israel reported.

Poll: Iran War Hurt Children's Education

Close to 90% of Israeli parents feel their children's education was hurt by the Iran war, during which schools were closed for more than a month, and more than 80% say their children were hurt emotionally, according to a poll reported by Walla, The Times of Israel reported.

US Removes Syria From Terror Sponsor List

The US State Department removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, a move first announced earlier this year, The Times of Israel reported.

Haifa Beaches Closed

The Health Ministry ordered all beaches in Haifa closed for swimming following abnormal seawater sampling results, the causes of which were unclear, The Times of Israel reported.