The 20:00 report · 29.9.2026

The current reports focus on security and political disputes in Israel surrounding executive protection and military conscription, alongside the conclusion of the United States military presence in Iraq after more than two decades. Meanwhile, in the United States, legal proceedings against Lindsay Clancy have resumed following a mistrial, and in Spain, director and author Gonzalo Suárez has passed away.

Shin Bet Informs Yashar Party It Will Not Secure Eisenkot at This Stage

The Shin Bet has informed the Yashar! party that it will not provide close protection to party chairman and former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot at this time. The decision was made despite an explicit recommendation from the advisory committee and despite a threat level defined as high. In contrast, the security service presented a series of measures to provide security solutions for leaders of various political parties, though details of the practical security plan have not yet been published. The decision revives public debate regarding the responsibility of security agencies for the safety of senior public figures and political candidates, especially given professional assessments regarding the high threat level facing Eisenkot.

Lindsay Clancy Returns to Court Following Murder Mistrial Ruling

Lindsay Clancy, accused of murdering her three children, appeared in a United States court following a decision that declared a mistrial in her previous proceedings. During the legal process so far, neither side disputed the fact that on January 24, 2023, Clancy strangled her three children to death using exercise bands in the basement of their family home in Duxbury, a Boston suburb. Full details regarding the outcome of the current hearing and subsequent stages of the legal proceedings have not yet been released. The renewed proceedings return this case to public attention, reopening legal deliberations around culpability in one of the most widely followed domestic homicide cases in the United States.

US Forces Set to Complete Withdrawal from Iraq

United States military forces are expected to complete their withdrawal from their final bases in Iraq by Wednesday, concluding a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. Over more than two decades of fighting in the country, approximately 4,500 American soldiers were killed. In Baghdad, the departure is framed as a symbol of national sovereignty, despite the role Washington played in maintaining order and fighting the ISIS organization. Meanwhile, in Iran and among its allies, who enjoy deep influence in Iraq, the move was celebrated as a victory. The withdrawal marks a major geopolitical shift in the Middle East, transferring full security responsibility to the local Iraqi administration.

Bennett Warns IDF on Verge of Collapse Without Haredi Draft

Former Prime Minister and chairman of the B'yachad party, Naftali Bennett, sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning that the IDF faces collapse without the conscription of Ultra-Orthodox men. According to Bennett, the army lacks tens of thousands of combat soldiers, and troops are dying in the field due to a severe shortage of observers and snipers. Bennett claimed Netanyahu is ignoring the distress and working toward dismantling the army, adding that enabling mass draft evasion constitutes the gravest threat to state security and that voting for Netanyahu means voting against soldiers. The Prime Minister's Office has not yet responded to the statements, which highlight conscription as a central political dispute.

Spanish Filmmaker and Writer Gonzalo Suárez Dies at 92

Acclaimed Spanish filmmaker and author Gonzalo Suárez has passed away at the age of 92. Suárez was regarded as one of the pillars of Spanish culture and cinema in recent decades, standing among the pioneers of the Barcelona School movement in domestic film. Across his extensive career, Suárez directed more than twenty feature films, including the well-known work Remando al viento. This past February, he was awarded an Honorary Goya Award by the Spanish Film Academy in recognition of his lifelong achievements. Precise circumstances surrounding his death have not yet been published. His passing closes an influential chapter in Spanish cinema, in which his artistic vision left an enduring mark on local filmmaking.