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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 8, 2026, 11 AM Eastern
Key developments in the Middle East include the UAE accusing Iran of 'acts of piracy' in the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel attack, amid ongoing disruptions to shipping. Iran's IRGC and security council secretary maintain the Strait's reopening depends on US conduct. On the political front, Lebanon's Kataeb leader has called for an 'intifada' against Hezbollah. The Palestinian Authority's move to submit Jewish historical sites to UNESCO is highlighted as an attempt to rewrite history. In Israel, the Shin Bet head warns of foreign election interference, while protests continue in Jerusalem…
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