Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 17, 2026, 12 AM Eastern

Stay informed with the latest from Israel. Reports indicate Iran has used a recent negotiating period with the US to significantly ramp up its production of missiles and drones and coordinate with reg...

17 Aug 2min

This episode of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report brings you crucial updates from the region. We cover intelligence indicating Iran is preparing for an expanded conflict, detailing its proxy activities...

17 Aug 4min

High-level talks are underway in Jerusalem as Jared Kushner, Nikolay Mladenov, and Tony Blair meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu to advance a US-backed plan for Gaza, focusing on Hamas disarmament and...

17 Aug 4min

On Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we begin with a disturbing antisemitic attack at Manhattan's Central Synagogue, where a man allegedly disrupted services with slurs and assaulted congregants. The ...

17 Aug 3min

On today's Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we cover the fallout from an antisemitic attack at New York's Central Synagogue, exploring the debate over political rhetoric and its alleged link to risin...

17 Aug 4min

Key updates from Israel include a dramatic slowdown in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions and stalled U.S.-Iran talks, impacting global trade. Domestically, an Israeli...

17 Aug 3min

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased following recent tanker attacks, with data showing a near standstill over the weekend. Meanwhile, US-allied Gulf states are ex...

17 Aug 4min