The Israeli Home Front Command announced on Saturday evening that an incident involving suspected drone infiltration in Eilat has concluded. The announcement came after sirens were activated in both Eilat and Beer Ora in the Arava region due to concerns about unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) infiltration. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that details regarding the Eilat alarm were being examined at the time of the alert.
Meanwhile, in international sports news, Germany claimed victory in the European Basketball Championship, defeating Turkey 88-83 in the final held in Riga, Latvia. This marks Germany's second European basketball championship title, with their first victory dating back to 1993. The win completes a rare double for Germany as both world champions and European champions.
Domestic tensions continue to escalate as a planned ceremony to promote senior police officers to the rank of Deputy Commissioner was canceled following a confrontation between National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Police Commissioner Danny Levi. The ceremony, scheduled for the Jewish New Year holiday, was called off due to Ben Gvir's refusal to approve certain appointments. Sources close to the minister indicated that while he signed some appointments, he has not yet decided on others.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized the current government during a Rosh Hashanah toast with party leaders, stating that "the government is busy with itself and only cares about itself." Bennett expressed frustration with what he described as political suicide over the draft exemption law, calling for new leadership and declaring that "the people are crying out for change and a new path."
In Gaza operations, the IDF reported attacking a multi-story building used by Hamas in Gaza City. According to military officials, Hamas terrorists had installed intelligence gathering equipment in the building and established observation posts to monitor Israeli forces. The IDF spokesperson noted that over 20 militants from terrorist organizations operating in Gaza have been eliminated in recent operations, including terrorists who participated in the October 7 massacre.
Health authorities reported the detection of a rabid jackal near Kibbutz Shluhot in the Emek HaMayanot Regional Council, with one person exposed to the animal and referred for preventative rabies treatment. Officials urged anyone who came into contact with the infected animal or stray animals in the area between August 8 and August 22 to contact health authorities immediately.
In international developments, Senior Hamas official Taher al-Nono stated in an interview with Al Jazeera that "we will not care more than Netanyahu about the Israeli hostages," claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's behavior demonstrates indifference to hostage lives. The statement comes amid ongoing negotiations and international mediation efforts.
Transportation disruptions were announced as Jacob Dori Street on the Modai Bridge will be closed in both directions between Pinchas Sapir Street in Tel Aviv and Menachem Begin Road in Ramat Gan from 10 PM until 5 AM. The closure will affect public transportation routes and station locations in the affected area.
Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg announced plans to commemorate American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was reportedly murdered at a university in Utah. Feirberg described Kirk as "one of the greatest supporters and lovers of the State of Israel" and said the city would remember his advocacy work. The mayor characterized the incident as demonstrating escalating manifestations of antisemitism worldwide.
