Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 24, 2026, 02 AM Eastern

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Aug 24, 2026 · 3m

Iraq will begin gradually consolidating weapons held by armed factions under state control *after* the international coalition's scheduled departure on September 30, a move described as a "strategic Iraqi decision" following recent high-level visits from Iran. In US policy news, President Trump's envoy Jared Kushner reportedly warned Hamas that the US would grant Israel "free rein" in Gaza if the group attempts to deceive the peace framework, particularly concerning disarmament. Meanwhile, Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani expressed hopes for resuming security negotiations with Israel…