Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 18, 2026, 01 AM Eastern

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Aug 18, 2026 · 2m

On today's report, an explosion in Metula has injured five foreign workers, one critically, while a maritime warning has been issued near the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a vessel. In diplomatic efforts, high-level US officials met Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza's future governance and disarmament. Meanwhile, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a complete Israeli takeover of Gaza and the establishment of Jewish settlements, emphasizing security concerns. We also cover the vandalism of a Reform synagogue in Jerusalem and the results of the Likud party…