Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 21, 2026, 06 AM Eastern

This is Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. This hour, we examine the impact of new U.S. sanctions on Iran's oil exports and rising prices, alongside Iran's threats of using more destructive weapons. We also look at decreased chances of immediate military escalation with Iran. In the West Bank, clashes broke out following an unapproved settler hike where a Palestinian home was allegedly set ablaze, leading to an IDF intervention and a Palestinian being wounded. Domestically, a strike at Ben-Gurion Airport continues to cause disruption and draws condemnation, with political fallout noted for the Likud campaign. Plus, a push to revive tourism shows a rebound in July figures after a drop attributed to the war. We also hear about an uplifting reunion of a Holocaust survivor with the grandson of his rescuer, and an unlikely admirer of Israel from Lebanon. Finally, reports suggest potential for further airport strikes, and police have recovered stolen religious items.
#IranOilSanctions #WestBankClashes #BenGurionStrike

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