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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 27, 2026, 08 PM Eastern
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will host G20 finance ministers to push for increased economic pressure and sanctions on Iran, with potential measures targeting Chinese banks. Meanwhile, the UN Human Rights Office criticized the U.S. designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist group, citing free speech concerns. Domestically, Prime Minister Netanyahu urged right-wing Israeli parties to unite for elections, while facing calls for different coalition formations. In California, a significant bill seeks to legally define Jewish identity as ethnic and racial, not solely religious, amidst…
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