Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 20, 2026, 08 PM Eastern

Stay updated with crucial developments from Israel. In this report: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces plans for "the toughest sanctions in history" against Iran, aiming to "collapse the re...

21 Aug 3min

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

This episode of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report covers new US sanctions against Hezbollah, highlighting its ties to Iran's IRGC, and Israel's military drills preparing for potential escalation in Leb...

20 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