Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 9, 2026, 12 PM Eastern

Iran is reportedly nearing a pact with Oman for new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, but insists the U.S. must meet conditions including an end to sanctions and military threats before the...

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This is Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. This hour, we cover heightened naval activity near Iran, where U.S. forces have redirected 55 commercial vessels as part of a blockade. In Gaza, a UN-backed d...

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Stay updated on critical developments from Israel. Today's report covers significant shifts within Iran's leadership, with Supreme Leader Khamenei appointing former IRGC commanders Mohsen Rezaee and M...

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Reports from Gaza indicate Hamas operatives are still present among the rubble, as Israel has officially rejected a proposed 15-point plan for the territory. In the West Bank, the IDF has issued a not...

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have signed a new mutual defense treaty, dubbed the Mecca Pact, signaling a major shift in the regional security landscape, prompting discussions between Indian Prim...

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This episode covers intense Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, including artillery shelling and drone strikes. We also report on developments in the West Bank, including the planned demo...

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Major shifts in regional security as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign a mutual defense pact. We look at the rising pervasiveness of antisemitism, its impact on Jewish communities, and implicati...

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Explore the complex reality of Israel's Gaza strategy, where practical actions may align with a rejected framework, even as IDF monitoring reveals ongoing Hamas violations. This episode also covers a ...

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