Jerusalem, 18 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog hosted Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura in Jerusalem on Sunday. Herzog congratulated Asfura on his election victory and praised his commitment to strengthening Israel-Honduras ties. The leaders discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture, technology, and tourism.

The visit also included an unofficial meeting with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, following Herzog’s earlier meeting with him. “Honduras has a special meaning in our hearts,” Herzog said. “This visit allows us to advance relations to new heights before your swearing-in.”

Nasfura’s inauguration is due to be held on Jan. 27.

Jerusalem, 18 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli software solutions leader Commit has acquired Savannah, a startup that recruits and employs top tech talent from African countries for global development teams.

Founded in 2022 by Itai Azogui, the Tel Aviv-based Savannah has placed over 100 developers with companies including Firefly and Aqua Security. The acquisition, reportedly worth several million dollars in cash, integrates Savannah’s team into Commit’s Offshore division, expanding its reach beyond Eastern Europe into Africa.

“Africa is one of the highest-quality yet underleveraged talent markets in the world,” said Commit Chairman Arik Feingold. The move positions the Israeli firm to connect startups and enterprises with skilled African developers, particularly for AI and R&D projects.

Jerusalem, 18 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli authorities at the Allenby Border Crossing with Jordan arrested two couriers carryng around NIS 12 million ($3.8 million) in cash, the Israeli Police announced on Sunday.

According to the police, the funds were likely intended for palestinian terror groups in Judea and Sammaria. The police added that guards at the crossing acted on a tip from military intelligence.

The border guards were acting on a tip from military intelligence, the police added.

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Jerusalem, 18 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Four foreign political activists were arrested for attacking an Israeli shepherd in a grazing area over the weekend, two of whom were released under restrictive conditions and the others will be deported from Israel, said the Israel Police.

During the weekend, the police received a report was received of an attack on a shepherd in an approved grazing area adjacent to the village of Al Mughayyir near Ramallah. This led to the arrest of the four.

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During sweeps in the area, an Israeli vehicle was located, from which suspects fled and inside it, clubs were found. The vehicle was confiscated by the Judea and Samaria District for further investigation. IDF forces continue to sweep to locate those involved in the incident.

Joint statement from theand the Shin Bet Spokesperson: In response to the severe violation in the Rafah area: The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated several terrorists from the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip. During the week (Thursday), the IDF and Shin Bet attacked and eliminated several terrorists from the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations… In another attack, the IDF attacked and eliminated two terrorists from the Hamas terrorist organization who were working to restore the organization’s infrastructure in the area. The elimination of these terrorists constitutes a significant blow to the capabilities of the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to plan and harm IDF forces deployed in the area, in accordance with the agreement. The IDF and Shin Bet will continue to operate forcefully against attempts by terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to carry out terror plots against IDF forces and Israeli civilians.