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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 17, 2026, 04 PM Eastern
This episode features key updates on U.S.-Israel relations, detailing how U.S. officials have reportedly accepted Israel's core security conditions for Gaza, including demilitarization requirements before reconstruction. We also delve into Israeli domestic politics, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign strategy shifting significantly, alongside internal Likud primary concerns and Finance Minister Smotrich's strong stance on Gaza's future. The report also covers an antisemitic attack on an Israeli news crew in Belfast and the U.S. Justice Department's revelation of a $1 million…
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