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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 18, 2026, 11 PM Eastern
A new documentary, 'American Doctor,' reveals the harrowing experiences of American medical professionals working in Gaza, with one surgeon calling the conditions worse than any previous disaster or conflict. In U.S. policy news, reports indicate the Pentagon is considering reducing its military footprint in the Middle East due to ongoing conflict with Iran, and the US is also working to establish a deconfliction mechanism between Israel, Turkey, and Syria following a recent strike. On a more personal note, a rabbi shares his 44-year wait and prayers for the return of a fellow IDF veteran…
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