Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 26, 2026, 04 PM Eastern

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Aug 26, 2026 · 3m

Reports indicate Hamas and other Gaza factions have agreed to disarm and transfer governing authority, with Israel's security cabinet approving a pilot plan for a Peace Council. In regional news, Syrian Druze spiritual leader Hikmat al-Hijri declared his community an "inseparable part of the State of Israel," amid wider tensions involving Iran and its proxies, including drone concerns in Azerbaijan. Domestically, IDF soldiers face disciplinary action over gender integration issues, and political figures debate the upcoming election landscape.Sources:- JPost.com - Homepage…