Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 28, 2026, 03 AM Eastern

Key developments in regional security as U.S. forces clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, reopening vital shipping lanes, while Iran issues direct threats against Israel and the U.S. Israeli politics are experiencing significant shifts, with new poll data showing the impact of Ofer Winter's party entry and Arab faction unification, alongside ongoing merger talks. The U.S. imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah, as Israel voices concerns over the Lebanese army's counter-terrorism effectiveness. Meanwhile, security forces are investigating an alleged plot to attack the Temple Mount.

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- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/129278
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/129276
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209433
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-906875
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-906873
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- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1tmjsrdfg

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