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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 19, 2026, 07 PM Eastern
On the regional front, Syria's Foreign Minister has challenged Israel's stated reasons for a recent airbase strike, claiming no Turkish military buildup. This development comes as U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he was briefed on the operation. In infrastructure news, Jerusalem is set to launch its new Green Line light rail service, a significant transit expansion delayed by the ongoing conflict. Domestically, a former prime ministerial spokesman predicts Prime Minister Netanyahu might reserve a spot on the Likud party list for his son, Yair, while also suggesting the upcoming election…
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