"The question is, what is the message to commanders who are at the frontline, doing the dirty work and not hiding behind screens..."--Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner reacts to his 'severe' punishment for beating a peace activist: two months of community service without pay and forced early retirement from the army
- IDF offcer who struck activist: My trial is unjust - Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner who was documented striking Danish activist addresses his plea deal in email to friends: 'The question is, what is the message to commanders who are at the frontline.' (Ynet + VIDEO)
- Hackers pledge to attack Israeli websites on September 11 - AnonGhost, group evidently protesting Israeli policies toward Palestinians, urges followers to vandalize and flood Israeli sites with traffic. (Haaretz+)
- EU considering softening the boycott on Israel (settlements) - European officials stated that they will try to show flexibility in the article that declares that every agreement between Israel and the EU, including the 'Horizon 2020' program, will only be applicable within the Green Line. (NRG Hebrew)
- Russia reprimands Israeli military attache over ballistic missile test - Russia’s Defense Ministry protests secret Israel-U.S. missile test carried out last week, tells military attache to convey message to the Israeli army command that restraint is appropriate. (Haaretz+ and Israel Hayom)
- EU announces €52 million development package for PA - The funding was announced during caretaker prime minister Rami Hamdallah's visit to Brussels. (Maan)
- Gas mask distribution halted in Tel Aviv to allow camera crew to film reality show - Hundreds, including elderly people, pregnant women and children, are locked out of distribution center; 'it was unreal,' says waiting woman. (Haaretz+)
- Elkin rejects report that blames ministers for EU settlement shock - Foreign Ministry report blaming politicians for failure to anticipate EU sanctions sparks the ire of Deputy Foreign Minister MK Zeev Elkin, who decides to shelve it. Foreign Ministry officials: Elkin is looking for a scapegoat among ministry staff. (Israel Hayom)
- Israeli documentary film chosen for festival in Afghanistan - 'White Night,’ directed by Irit Gal, follows Palestinian women who are forced to infiltrate the separation fence to reach their cleaning jobs in Israel. (Haaretz+)
