Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 25, 2026, 01 PM Eastern

Today's report focuses on heightened tensions in Gaza, where Israel has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Hamas, demanding an end to kite launches and warning of intensified military action. On the regional front, U.S. President Trump announced the clearing of all mines from the Strait of Hormuz, issuing a stern warning to Iran against future mine placements. Domestically, former IDF General Ofer Winter has launched a new right-wing party, 'Amcha Yisrael,' with prominent Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad joining as its second-in-command. We also cover the controversy surrounding MK Tzvi Sukkot's destruction of a terrorist monument in the West Bank, U.S. diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, and updates on the search for missing child Haymanot Kasau involving the Shin Bet. The report concludes with international developments on antisemitism, including a revised motion by Montreal's city council and the Dominican Republic's adoption of the IHRA definition.

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