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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 18, 2026, 06 PM Eastern
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee issues a strong warning to Iran regarding its nuclear program, stating the nation "will not have" enriched uranium and hinting at potential US military action. In Syria, Israel has officially confirmed an airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur air base. Domestically, construction has begun on a dedicated death row wing and hanging facility for terrorists, following a Knesset law. Reports also detail conflicting claims from B'Tselem and the IDF regarding potential Palestinian expulsions in the Jordan Valley. Additionally, an Israeli student's gold medal was revoked at an…
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