Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 18, 2026, 12 AM Eastern

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Aug 18, 2026 · 3m

This episode covers critical developments in Gaza diplomacy, including high-level meetings between U.S. envoy Jared Kushner and Hamas leadership in Egypt to discuss disarmament and future governance. Prime Minister Netanyahu's firm stance on withdrawal post-disarmament is highlighted, alongside U.S. assurances to Israel. We also report on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's call for Israel to conquer Gaza, establish a military government, and permit Jewish settlements, emphasizing its importance for security. Finally, we detail the vandalism at Jerusalem's Kol HaNeshamah Reform synagogue and…