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The Financial Times reports that Iran requested modernized jet-powered 'Geran' drones from Russia for strikes on the US and Israel; Kyiv acknowledges a shortage of means to intercept them.

The USGS recorded a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in southern Lebanon after powerful explosions. The IDF announced the demolition of Hezbollah tunnels near the Ali al-Tahir ridge, while RFI describes the event as the capture of an underground headquarters.

The Ukrainian national volleyball team, led by Raul Losano, opened Euro 2026 with a 3:1 victory over Israel. Despite an uncertain start, the "blue-and-yellow" side took three sets and are now preparing for their match against North Macedonia.

On the night of 2 September, the German Navy successfully conducted a closed test of the Israeli LORA ballistic missile in the North Atlantic. Berlin intends to accelerate its procurement to deter Russia.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that the migration crisis in Ceuta may have been provoked by disinformation from Russian social networks and Israeli media. Moscow and Jerusalem deny the accusations, and the investigation is ongoing.

Shin Bet confirmed the existence of a serious Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu: he was emergency-evacuated from Florida to Israel. According to intelligence, Iranian agents were conducting surveillance of his residence in the Miami area.

Trump has sent the 30-year nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress, but has kept the requirement for the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel. The document could trigger months of debate on non-proliferation.

AVROTROS CEO Taco Zimmerman announced on 24 August that the Netherlands will not take part in 'Eurovision 2027' in Burgas, calling the contest a 'platform for disagreement' due to Israel's participation.

Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran tried to kill one of his sons, without specifying which one or when. The statement was made against the backdrop of a debate over candidate security ahead of the elections in Israel.

Israel's strike on Abu al-Duhur air base in Idlib on August 18 exposed the absence of a de-escalation mechanism between Tel Aviv and Ankara. The Jerusalem Post compares the situation to the 2015 scenario but emphasizes: Erdogan's Turkey is not Putin's Russia, and the "red lines" will not work here.

According to Ctech, Rafael and Elbit Systems will develop a bomb based on the American JDAM for Israel, with serial production expected by mid-2027. In parallel, Tel Aviv is purchasing 5,000 such munitions from Boeing.

Irina Mosulezna, an expert from Join UP! Ukraine, explained why the return of civil aviation to Ukraine will not repeat the Israeli scenario: the nature of threats and security infrastructure are fundamentally different.

Israel intends to request from the US information on the ultra-secret sixth-generation fighter F-47, which it learned about during negotiations on the memorandum with Iran. This may signal a shift in Washington's policy on ally access to advanced technologies.

🔴 Kushner assured Netanyahu: Israel will not withdraw troops from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed. The US will not allow the sector's reconstruction until demilitarization. Progress is possible in 30–90 days — but Hamas demands the opposite. Deadlock persists. #Gaza #Kushner #Netanyahu #Hamas #USA #Israel

🚨 Hamas has appealed to Trump's 'Peace Council' demanding to force Israel into peace. The group's leader met with Jared Kushner in Egypt and set a condition: Netanyahu must publicly confirm the plan. Israel refuses, citing elections on October 27. 🇮🇱🇵🇸 #Hamas #Israel #Trump #Kushner #PeacePlan

🇮🇱 Israel has completed the creation of the «Iron Wall» system to protect its coastline. Following the defense failure on October 7, 2023, the Navy deployed new Shaldag Mark V boats, UAVs, and mobile groups on all-terrain vehicles. The goal is to prevent a repeat of the landing of militants from the sea. 🚤🛡️

🇺🇸 Jared Kushner in Egypt: US tries to save Trump's peace plan after Israel's rejection. 🔹 Special envoy met with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in El-Alamein. 🔹 8 countries condemned Israel's rejection of the plan and warned of war risks. 🔹 Netanyahu demands complete disarmament of Hamas, rejecting US conditions. 🔹 Trump called the agreement a "significant milestone," but Israel rejected it. #Gaza #Trump #Kushner #Israel #Hamas

🔥 Netanyahu Calls Britain the «Islamic Republic»! Diplomatic scandal erupts against the backdrop of the crisis between Israel and London. Get the details! 🇬🇧🇮🇱 #Netanyahu #Britain #Diplomacy