Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 20, 2026, 07 PM Eastern

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for 'the toughest sanctions in history' against Iran, aiming to collapse the regime and exert unprecedented economic pressure. In regional news, a...

21 Aug 3min

The U.S. is imposing 'Economic D-Day' sanctions on Iran, aiming to collapse the regime with 'the toughest sanctions in history.' Meanwhile, a Lebanese Shiite scholar blames Iran for 'brainwashing' sup...

21 Aug 3min

Stay up-to-date with the latest from Israel. This episode covers new U.S. sanctions targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah, designated for acting on behalf of the Iranian regime. We also hear from Benny Gantz ...

20 Aug 3min

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 ...

20 Aug 3min

European powers have jointly condemned Israel's E1 housing tender, warning of damage to a two-state solution and hinting at sanctions, while Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich rejected foreign...

20 Aug 3min

Today's report: The US officially designates Hezbollah as an Iranian IRGC affiliate, imposing new sanctions. Israel strikes a Syrian airbase amid tensions with Turkey over its planned military expansi...

20 Aug 5min

Stay updated on key developments in the region. We report on Israeli airstrikes in Syria and the resulting diplomatic tensions with Turkey, including ambassadorial warnings. The United States is impos...

20 Aug 4min