Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 26, 2026, 07 PM Eastern

Syrian Druze leader Hikmat al-Hijri has declared his community an "inseparable part of the State of Israel," amid regional tensions. Reports indicate Iranian attacks on U.S. intelligence posts during the recent war caused billions in damages, requiring Congressional funding. The IDF continues operations in southern Lebanon, dismantling over 400 Hezbollah sites. In Gaza, former hostage Evyatar David shared his ongoing psychological trauma in an interview with CNN. Meanwhile, a U.S. Embassy delegation visited Israel's Upper Galilee to support economic recovery, and domestic politics saw commentary on party alignments and actions in the West Bank. Delta Air Lines is set to resume its New York-Tel Aviv route.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-906698
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906705
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/59188
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906706
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906696
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-906699
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/59190

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