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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 16, 2026, 06 AM Eastern
Stay informed with the latest from Israel. The strategic Red Sea port of Mocha in Yemen has suspended operations following extensive Houthi missile attacks, impacting international shipping. In the West Bank, the IDF is diverting forces to address rising settler extremism, postponing terror suspect arrests, while a confrontation in Hebron also occurred. Iran announced three pilots are alive and held in Qatar, intensifying regional strain. Domestically, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is making political moves ahead of Likud primaries. We also cover an antisemitic incident in…
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