Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 17, 2026, 05 AM Eastern

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

This episode of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report covers Iran's preparations for broader conflict, including sending advisors to proxy groups and threats against Gulf states, alongside drone attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan's leadership. In Gaza, US officials meet with Israeli leadership to advance a demilitarization plan, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir makes controversial statements, and military operations continue. We also look at the Trump administration's efforts to curb Iran's oil revenue by targeting Chinese trade, and Israel's domestic political scene with Likud Party…