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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 21, 2026, 04 AM Eastern
On the conflict with Iran, security officials suggest a decreased chance of immediate escalation following U.S. sanctions, though the IDF is enhancing preparedness and Iran's IRGC warns of more destructive weapons. Domestically, controversy surrounds the Ben-Gurion Airport strike, leading to political fallout and warnings of consequences. International opposition has also surfaced regarding Israeli housing tenders in the E1 area, which European nations claim jeopardize a two-state solution. We also have updates on the elimination of a Hamas commander involved in the October 7th attacks, a…
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