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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 28, 2026, 08 PM Eastern
This is Israel Today Ongoing War Report. We cover the latest on the conflict with Iran and its proxies, as Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejects a US-backed framework agreement for Lebanon, vowing his group will not surrender. In Gaza, upcoming elections are raising questions about Palestinian civilian agency and the potential for political alternatives beyond traditional parties. We also look at US policy, with Vice President JD Vance set to speak at a key Republican Jewish Coalition event, facing scrutiny from some Jewish conservatives. Finally, domestic Israeli politics sees a weekend…
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