On August 12, Israeli media focused on two main stories: the standoff in the West Bank village of Kusra, where settlers blocked roads and confronted IDF troops attempting to evacuate an illegal outpost, and the mysterious disappearance of two Israeli women in Vienna. The Kusra story dominated morning headlines, with reports of clashes, roadblocks, and the IDF's eventual withdrawal without fully evacuating the settlers. By afternoon, attention shifted to the Vienna case, with police investigating whether the women left voluntarily after withdrawing cash and deleting location data. Other stories included Trump's claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz and threats against Iran, and a High Court ruling allowing the state attorney to be involved in the Sde Teiman investigation.