Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 17, 2026, 09 AM Eastern

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

Former US President Donald Trump confirms a backchannel with Iran's IRGC, issues threats against Oman, and suggests Israel should cease strikes in Gaza. This comes as a US-Iran memorandum of understanding deadline passes without progress, and a Hamas leader meets with US envoy Jared Kushner. The IDF is set to transfer West Bank civilian enforcement to police amid concerns over settler extremism, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticizes Britain's stance on Israel, labeling it the 'Islamic Republic of Britain.'Sources:- JPost.com - Homepage…