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Israel
August 2026
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Security
Politics
Economy
Society
Unusual Activity
August 2026
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Jul 27
Aug 3
Aug 10
Aug 17
Week of Aug 17, compared to 12-week average
Only 218 topics this week (1.5x the usual 323)
Active Narratives
109
Israel's campaigns are existential self-defense after October 7
104
Israel's Gaza/West Bank campaign is a humanitarian catastrophe / apartheid
from Palestine
22
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
Erdogan's Turkey is a two-faced, hostile actor
Economy
128
Economy
· Investment
31%
Technology
· Ai
12%
Economy
· Sanctions
10%
4
Anthropic Reportedly in Talks to Buy Israeli AI Startup Decart for $6 Billion
3
British foreign minister plans sanctions over Israeli settlement expansion - The Straits Times
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
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Politics
1,415
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
61%
Governance
· Election
10%
Governance
· Executive Action
9%
109
Israel rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza plan
45
Kushner has rare meeting with Hamas chief on Gaza road map; to meet Netanyahu next
34
Israel grapples with ultra-Orthodox draft problem
33
Germany's Merz condemns Israeli minister's Gaza remarks
33
Analysis • An especially absurd spin: Netanyahu stages an IDF draft crisis with the Haredim
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Security
831
Military
· Ground Forces
29%
Security
· Terrorism
16%
Security
· Law Enforcement
13%
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
18
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
303
Society
· Protest
24%
Society
· Human Rights
20%
Society
· Media Press
18%
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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