Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 26, 2026, 06 PM Eastern

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Aug 26, 2026 · 2m

This episode covers escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where a Kuwaiti oil tanker was struck, with Iran suspected. A US intelligence source also reports a significant surge in Iran's ballistic missile production. In Syria, a Druze spiritual leader's remarks identifying the Druze as "inseparable" from Israel have caused controversy. We also report on a US Embassy delegation's visit to Israel's Upper Galilee to support economic recovery and healthcare, and touch on US domestic politics regarding AIPAC. Finally, Israeli political figures discuss coalition alignments and condemn acts of…