Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Orders the Immediate Dispatch of an Aid Delegation to Colombia
Following a request from Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, this evening (Wednesday, 12 August 2026), ordered the immediate dispatch of an aid delegation to Colombia following the earthquake disaster that struck the country.
The State of Israel shares in the grief of the families of those killed in the disaster and will provide full assistance to the Republic of Colombia.
Following a request from Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, this evening (Wednesday, 12 August 2026), ordered the immediate dispatch of an aid delegation to Colombia following the earthquake disaster that struck the country.
The State of Israel shares in the grief of the families of those killed in the disaster and will provide full assistance to the Republic of Colombia.
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A 1,300-year-old complex was discovered near Winter Stadium
A 1,300-year-old complex was discovered near Winter Stadium
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Congratulates Israeli Men’s Marathon Team on their Historic Win
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Sunday, 16 August 2026) [translated from Hebrew]:
“I congratulate the Israeli men's marathon team on their historic win of the team gold medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Our athletes displayed extraordinary determination, dedication, and teamwork, bringing immense honor and a great source of national pride to the State of Israel. Well done!”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Sunday, 16 August 2026) [translated from Hebrew]:
“I congratulate the Israeli men's marathon team on their historic win of the team gold medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Our athletes displayed extraordinary determination, dedication, and teamwork, bringing immense honor and a great source of national pride to the State of Israel. Well done!”
Israel Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Statement:
Israel and Honduras Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Deepen Defense Cooperation
Minister of Defense Israel Katz today (Sunday, 16 August 2026) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Honduras’ Minister of Defense, Enrique Rodríguez Burchard, to deepen defense cooperation between the State of Israel and the Republic of Honduras.
The signing ceremony took place during an official visit by a senior delegation from Honduras’ Ministry of Defense to Israel, attended by Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, the Senior Deputy Head of the Policy and Political-Military Bureau, Israel’s Defense Attaché to Honduras, and additional senior officials from the defense ministries of both countries.
Honduras is an important partner of Israel in Central America, and has been notable over the years for its support of Israel in the international arena. The MOU signed today constitutes a significant milestone in strengthening defense relations between the two countries and establishes a framework for long-term cooperation based on shared interests and values.
During the visit, the Honduran Minister of Defense, the Minister of Internal Security, and the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Honduran Armed Forces held wide-ranging security discussions, during which IMOD Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram presented the Ministry’s strategy.
As part of the dialogue, the parties discussed a range of shared strategic and security issues and examined ways to expand cooperation between the two countries. The Honduran delegation received a briefing on the security and operational challenges Israel has faced in recent years, including key lessons from the multi-front war and from contending with evolving and emerging threats in the region.
The delegation was briefed on the IMOD’s capabilities and activities, as well as key aspects of Israel’s defense and defense-industrial establishment. The parties explored relevant opportunities to expand defense cooperation, including in areas of mutual interest.
The MOU with Honduras joins a series of defense cooperation agreements advanced by the IMOD over the past year with partners around the world, as part of the Ministry’s strategy to expand Israel’s circle of defense partnerships, strengthen strategic ties with friendly nations, and deepen cooperation between Israel’s defense industries and international markets.
Attached are photos for your use.
Photo credit: Israel Ministry of Defense
Media and Public Affairs Bureau
Israel Ministry of Defense
For any media-related queries, please contact Nina Zaydenberg, IMOD Spokesperson to International Media: 0544622513 | 0506291093 | [email protected]
Israel and Honduras Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Deepen Defense Cooperation
Minister of Defense Israel Katz today (Sunday, 16 August 2026) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Honduras’ Minister of Defense, Enrique Rodríguez Burchard, to deepen defense cooperation between the State of Israel and the Republic of Honduras.
The signing ceremony took place during an official visit by a senior delegation from Honduras’ Ministry of Defense to Israel, attended by Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, the Senior Deputy Head of the Policy and Political-Military Bureau, Israel’s Defense Attaché to Honduras, and additional senior officials from the defense ministries of both countries.
Honduras is an important partner of Israel in Central America, and has been notable over the years for its support of Israel in the international arena. The MOU signed today constitutes a significant milestone in strengthening defense relations between the two countries and establishes a framework for long-term cooperation based on shared interests and values.
During the visit, the Honduran Minister of Defense, the Minister of Internal Security, and the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Honduran Armed Forces held wide-ranging security discussions, during which IMOD Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram presented the Ministry’s strategy.
As part of the dialogue, the parties discussed a range of shared strategic and security issues and examined ways to expand cooperation between the two countries. The Honduran delegation received a briefing on the security and operational challenges Israel has faced in recent years, including key lessons from the multi-front war and from contending with evolving and emerging threats in the region.
The delegation was briefed on the IMOD’s capabilities and activities, as well as key aspects of Israel’s defense and defense-industrial establishment. The parties explored relevant opportunities to expand defense cooperation, including in areas of mutual interest.
The MOU with Honduras joins a series of defense cooperation agreements advanced by the IMOD over the past year with partners around the world, as part of the Ministry’s strategy to expand Israel’s circle of defense partnerships, strengthen strategic ties with friendly nations, and deepen cooperation between Israel’s defense industries and international markets.
Attached are photos for your use.
Photo credit: Israel Ministry of Defense
Media and Public Affairs Bureau
Israel Ministry of Defense
For any media-related queries, please contact Nina Zaydenberg, IMOD Spokesperson to International Media: 0544622513 | 0506291093 | [email protected]
The Prime Minister's Office:
The Prime Minister and Board of Peace had deep and constructive discussions. It was agreed to establish two working groups, one on disarmament and demilitarisation of Gaza, which both Israel and the Board of Peace are determined should be prompt and completed before any reconstruction happens in Gaza. A second working group will focus on sanitation, clean water and other public health issues for the people of Gaza and which also impact the people of Israel.
The Prime Minister and Board of Peace had deep and constructive discussions. It was agreed to establish two working groups, one on disarmament and demilitarisation of Gaza, which both Israel and the Board of Peace are determined should be prompt and completed before any reconstruction happens in Gaza. A second working group will focus on sanitation, clean water and other public health issues for the people of Gaza and which also impact the people of Israel.
(Communicated by the President’s Spokesperson)
Monday, 17 August 2026 / 4 Elul 5786
President Herzog Meets with U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner and Board of Peace High Representative Nickolay Mladenov
On August 17, 2026, President Isaac Herzog met with U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner, Board of Peace High Representative Nickolay Mladenov and their teams at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.
Following the meeting, President Herzog stated:
“I am grateful for the ongoing efforts of President Trump's Special Envoy Jared Kushner and the Board of Peace, led by Nickolay Mladenov, in advancing to the next stages in Gaza in accordance with President Trump's 20-Point Plan.
“I was impressed that Israel’s security interests are an important and central element of their plan.
“I commended and encouraged their efforts to ensure a brighter and more secure future for the people of Israel, the people of Gaza, and the entire region.”
Attached photos credit: Shalev Shalom (GPO)
Link for Video of President Herzog’s Meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner and the Board of Peace’s High Representative Nickolay Mladenov: https://mab.to/t/EmGKPPbHzHe/eu2
Video credit: Dotan Guetta (GPO)
Benjamin Lee, [email protected], 050-6169572
Monday, 17 August 2026 / 4 Elul 5786
President Herzog Meets with U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner and Board of Peace High Representative Nickolay Mladenov
On August 17, 2026, President Isaac Herzog met with U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner, Board of Peace High Representative Nickolay Mladenov and their teams at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.
Following the meeting, President Herzog stated:
“I am grateful for the ongoing efforts of President Trump's Special Envoy Jared Kushner and the Board of Peace, led by Nickolay Mladenov, in advancing to the next stages in Gaza in accordance with President Trump's 20-Point Plan.
“I was impressed that Israel’s security interests are an important and central element of their plan.
“I commended and encouraged their efforts to ensure a brighter and more secure future for the people of Israel, the people of Gaza, and the entire region.”
Attached photos credit: Shalev Shalom (GPO)
Link for Video of President Herzog’s Meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner and the Board of Peace’s High Representative Nickolay Mladenov: https://mab.to/t/EmGKPPbHzHe/eu2
Video credit: Dotan Guetta (GPO)
Benjamin Lee, [email protected], 050-6169572
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Statement by Prime Minister Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [translated from Hebrew]:
"My wife Sara and I mourn the deep pain of Tamar and Amos Dadon, whose son Hillel Mordechai, of blessed memory, was brutally murdered last night in Beit Shemesh.
We pray for the well-being of the other child who was injured in the incident and wish him a swift and complete recovery.
Our hearts are with the Dadon family and with the residents of Beit Shemesh in this difficult and painful hour".
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [translated from Hebrew]:
"My wife Sara and I mourn the deep pain of Tamar and Amos Dadon, whose son Hillel Mordechai, of blessed memory, was brutally murdered last night in Beit Shemesh.
We pray for the well-being of the other child who was injured in the incident and wish him a swift and complete recovery.
Our hearts are with the Dadon family and with the residents of Beit Shemesh in this difficult and painful hour".
Statement by Prime Minister Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [translated from Hebrew]:
"In a special operation by the IDF and the Mossad, we brought home the remains of Armored Corps fighter, Sgt. First Class Yehuda Yekutiel Katz, of blessed memory, who fell in battle at Sultan Yacoub in June 1982 during the First Lebanon War.
About seven years ago, we returned Sgt. First Class Zachary Baumel, of blessed memory, to burial in Israel. In May 2025 we returned Sgt. First Class Zvi Feldman, of blessed memory. And not for a moment did we cease the work to return Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz, of blessed memory, who was missing from the same battle.
Throughout the years, I authorized numerous covert operations to locate the missing of Sultan Yacoub. I promised their families that we would never cease working to return them home.
Today all of us, the entire nation of Israel, embrace the Katz family. The dear parents, Sarah and Yosef, of blessed memory, had worked incessantly to locate and return him, and to our sorrow have already passed away. We are returning dear Yehuda to you, the siblings, Avi and Perachia – to you and to the soil of the Land of Israel that he loved so much.
I wish to thank the IDF, the Mossad, the Shin Bet, and the Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing for many years of efforts and for their determined and courageous action to return Yehuda, of blessed memory, and to return all of our missing and hostages, the living and the fallen alike.
The State of Israel and the Government of Israel under my leadership remain committed to this task, and will continue to carry it out.
As the prophet Jeremiah said:
"And there is hope for your future, says the Lord, and the children shall return to their own border [Jeremiah 31:16]".
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [translated from Hebrew]:
"In a special operation by the IDF and the Mossad, we brought home the remains of Armored Corps fighter, Sgt. First Class Yehuda Yekutiel Katz, of blessed memory, who fell in battle at Sultan Yacoub in June 1982 during the First Lebanon War.
About seven years ago, we returned Sgt. First Class Zachary Baumel, of blessed memory, to burial in Israel. In May 2025 we returned Sgt. First Class Zvi Feldman, of blessed memory. And not for a moment did we cease the work to return Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz, of blessed memory, who was missing from the same battle.
Throughout the years, I authorized numerous covert operations to locate the missing of Sultan Yacoub. I promised their families that we would never cease working to return them home.
Today all of us, the entire nation of Israel, embrace the Katz family. The dear parents, Sarah and Yosef, of blessed memory, had worked incessantly to locate and return him, and to our sorrow have already passed away. We are returning dear Yehuda to you, the siblings, Avi and Perachia – to you and to the soil of the Land of Israel that he loved so much.
I wish to thank the IDF, the Mossad, the Shin Bet, and the Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing for many years of efforts and for their determined and courageous action to return Yehuda, of blessed memory, and to return all of our missing and hostages, the living and the fallen alike.
The State of Israel and the Government of Israel under my leadership remain committed to this task, and will continue to carry it out.
As the prophet Jeremiah said:
"And there is hope for your future, says the Lord, and the children shall return to their own border [Jeremiah 31:16]".