Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 28, 2026, 11 AM Eastern

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Aug 28, 2026 · 5m

In this episode of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we bring you critical updates. The IDF has eliminated Qais Bitwani, a senior Hamas operative in the West Bank, in its first airstrike there in ten months, while continuing targeted operations against Hamas and PIJ commanders in Gaza. Domestically, Prime Minister Netanyahu is pushing for electoral unity among right-wing factions ahead of October elections, facing tensions between National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Likud. We also cover new U.S. sanctions targeting Iran, guilty pleas in the UK for an antisemitic arson attack on…