Top stories in Israel on August 17, 2026

1. American 'Heroes,' 'Nashville' actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 (141 outlets, 20 countries)
2. Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, threatens to 'bomb the s***' out of Oman if it 'gets in the way' (29 outlets, 13 countries)
3. Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history as death toll reaches new peak (17 outlets, 12 countries)