Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 20, 2026, 05 PM Eastern

Stay updated with the latest from Israel. We cover the U.S. Treasury's redesignation of Hezbollah under new sanctions aimed at disrupting its ties to Iran and its Revolutionary Guard. Learn about the European Union's reported preparations for sanctions against Israel if construction proceeds in the controversial E1 area of the West Bank. The U.S. is also planning to deny visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation for the upcoming UN General Assembly. Plus, Benny Gantz outlines his vision for a broad Zionist government, Ben Gurion Airport faces significant disruptions affecting thousands, and a German company acquires an Israeli firm for $575 million.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-906164
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1005gyswfx
- Reddit r/Israel: https://www.reddit.com/r/Israel/comments/1vtuhxx/eu_said_gearing_up_to_label_all_israeli_products/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-906166
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/us-plans-to-bar-mahmoud-abbas-from-attending-un-general-assembly-for-second-year/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-906156
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209042
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209040
- Reddit r/Israel: https://www.reddit.com/r/Israel/comments/1vtv6mr/german_giant_acquires_israeli_company_for_575/
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bydvdcndfx
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209039

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