Latest news in Israel? September 25th, 2026

The key developments involving Israel for September 25, 2026:

• United Nations General Assembly Speeches & Protests: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, defending military actions in Gaza, warning against Iranian regional threats, and criticizing international adversaries. His address sparked walkouts by several delegations and notable street protests outside UN headquarters, where demonstrators and high-profile activists called for an end to arms transfers. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a remote address to the Assembly accusing Israel of continued civilian displacement and destruction in Palestinian territories.

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• Domestic Politics and Upcoming Elections: With national elections roughly six weeks away, political campaigns are intensifying amid tight polling margins. Recent polling continues to indicate neither the pro-Netanyahu nor the opposition bloc holds a clear parliamentary majority. In Bnei Brak, opposition figure Naftali Bennett was involved in a confrontation and escorted by security out of a restaurant after an object was thrown during a disturbance.

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• Security & Military Fronts: Security forces reported targeted strikes against Hamas financial and operational operatives in Gaza, alongside ongoing counterterrorism raids in the West Bank. On the northern border, the IDF remains on elevated alert regarding Hezbollah logistics and infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

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• Obituaries: Prominent religious figure Rabbi David Batzri, head of Jerusalem’s HaShalom Yeshiva and a renowned Kabbalist, passed away at the age of 85.

• Sports: In the UEFA Nations League, the Israeli men’s national football team fell 3–1 to Austria, with forward Sayed Abu Farchi scoring Israel’s lone goal before receiving a red card.

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