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Israel
August 2026
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Security
Politics
Economy
Society
Unusual Activity
August 2026
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Sep ›
Jul 27
Aug 3
Aug 10
Aug 17
Week of Aug 17, compared to 12-week average
Only 174 topics this week (1.9x the usual 323)
Active Narratives
107
Israel's campaigns are existential self-defense after October 7
102
Israel's Gaza/West Bank campaign is a humanitarian catastrophe / apartheid
from Palestine
20
The Axis of Resistance is legitimate anti-Israel/anti-US liberation
from Iran
9
The Israel-US-Saudi coalition: Iran is an illegitimate existential threat
from United States
5
Iran's nuclear program, system and Hormuz stance are sovereign rights
from Iran
Economy
119
Economy
· Investment
28%
Technology
· Ai
13%
Economy
· Debt Finance
8%
4
Anthropic Reportedly in Talks to Buy Israeli AI Startup Decart for $6 Billion
3
Sephora cosmetics retailer to begin selling products in Israel
3
Iran Lawmakers Consider Revenge Ban on U.S., Israeli Ships Using Strait of Hormuz - breitbart.com
3
El Al Bounces Back After Iran War Disruptions as Rivals Delay Return to Israel
3
Former Mossad chief appointed to lead U.S. defense technology company
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Politics
1,312
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
61%
Governance
· Election
10%
Governance
· Executive Action
9%
109
Israel rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza plan
33
Israel grapples with ultra-Orthodox draft problem
33
Analysis • An especially absurd spin: Netanyahu stages an IDF draft crisis with the Haredim
30
US ambassador to Israel denounces settler siege on Palestinians as 'terror' - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
26
The billionaire who wants to build the Middle East a parliament on Israeli soil - interview
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Security
797
Military
· Ground Forces
29%
Security
· Terrorism
17%
Security
· Law Enforcement
11%
30
Israeli strike kills 7 in Lebanon, a vessel attacked in Hormuz and other news from the Middle East
29
Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Keeps Gaza Operations
29
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza as minister rules out ceasefire deal
16
Israel admits firing on car of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, opens criminal probe
14
Israeli strike on Syrian air base prompts US outrage
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Society
295
Society
· Protest
24%
Society
· Human Rights
20%
Society
· Media Press
17%
8
Ceuta Migrant Crisis Death Toll Rises as Bardem Blames Israel
7
Israeli settlers divert Palestinian water to fill West Bank pool
6
'Racist incitement': Israeli medical groups decry claims of soldier abuse by Rambam's Arab staff
5
Media Review • So will it be a problem if Miriam Adelson flies to Israel to vote?
5
Haredi Protesters Return for Weekly Rally Against Jerusalem Cafe Open on Shabbat
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