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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 17, 2026, 10 AM Eastern
Iran announces a shift to an offensive policy, setting a deadline for the U.S. and threatening escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Palestinian Authority officials express concern over U.S. Envoy Jared Kushner's meetings with Hamas leaders. Defense Minister Israel Katz unveils plans to transfer West Bank civilian enforcement to the Israel Police. In concerning news, Syrian Army soldiers were filmed chanting death threats against Jews in Damascus. We also look at Finance Minister Smotrich's plan for large-scale Jewish immigration and political developments within PM Netanyahu's Likud…
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