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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 20, 2026, 09 PM Eastern
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for 'the toughest sanctions in history' against Iran, aiming to collapse the regime and exert unprecedented economic pressure. In regional news, a Lebanese Shiite scholar living in exile blamed Iran for 'brainwashing' Hezbollah supporters, stating the group has brought 'destruction' to Lebanon. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, IDF soldiers thwarted an attempted stabbing attack in Jenin. Plus, a significant development in U.S. politics as a Democratic socialist critical of Israel wins a key Senate primary in Florida.Sources:- JPost.com -…
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