Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 17, 2026, 07 PM Eastern

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Aug 17, 2026 · 3m

Updates from Israel Today: The IDF conducted a significant operation near Jenin in the West Bank, detaining two suspected terrorists and raiding numerous sites. In Israeli domestic politics, Economy Minister Nir Barkat has hired private investigators due to concerns about fraud and political plots surrounding the Likud primary. We also cover troubling antisemitic incidents, including an attack on Jewish tourists in Barcelona and concerning rhetoric in Florida's political landscape. Finally, reports emerge on US-Iran diplomatic contacts, with conflicting statements from US envoy Jared Kushner…