Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 8, 2026, 08 PM Eastern

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This hour on Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we have crucial updates. Shin Bet Director David Zini warns Hamas sees the US-backed Gaza roadmap as a 'diplomatic October 7,' aiming to buy time and constrain Israel. In the West Bank, the IDF is investigating footage appearing to show an Israeli soldier and settlers beating a Palestinian man in Idna. Domestically, former UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan calls for an 'army of hasbara' amid concerns over Israel's global image, as analysis shows right-wing voters are becoming uncommitted. We also look at arguments that campaigns against the pro-Israel…