Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 18, 2026, 08 PM Eastern

On today's Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we cover rising diplomatic tensions as France announces the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats following the detention of French embassy staff in Tehran. W...

19 Aug 2min

Diplomatic tensions rise as France expels two Iranian diplomats in response to an incident involving embassy staff. Israel is urging the United Nations to retract a tribute to a former UNRWA teacher a...

19 Aug 5min

United States Ambassador Mike Huckabee labels recent West Bank settler attacks on Kusra as "terrorism," urging Israeli government action and warning Iran against nuclear proliferation. Meanwhile, Nati...

18 Aug 3min

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee issues a strong warning to Iran regarding its nuclear program, stating the nation "will not have" enriched uranium and hinting at potential US military action. In Syria, Is...

18 Aug 3min

On Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, host Noa Levi covers escalating regional tensions as Iran fired missiles toward the UAE, both landing in the sea, while Houthis targeted a Saudi refinery. Israel c...

18 Aug 4min

Reports detail an Israeli airstrike in Gaza targeting Hamas commanders, following a rise in concerns over border security with a kite incident. Syria has confirmed possessing nuclear material for civi...

18 Aug 4min

On today's Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we cover escalating tensions with intense Israeli military activity reported in southern Lebanon. Security concerns are also raised following the discovery...

18 Aug 5min