Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 29, 2026, 01 AM Eastern

Hezbollah's chief Naim Qassem has rejected a US-backed framework agreement for Lebanon and Israel, calling it "illegitimate" and refusing terms for disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. In domestic news, data shows a sharp decline in Muslim enlistment in the Israel Police during National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's tenure, reversing prior affirmative action policies. The Supreme Court has temporarily frozen legal proceedings against former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, following a request for an additional hearing concerning alleged leaking of investigative material. Meanwhile, the Ra'am party celebrated its 30th anniversary, reaffirming its strategy to cooperate with Jewish parties for greater political influence.

Sources:
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-chief-vows-no-surrender-as-he-again-rejects-israel-lebanon-deal/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906935
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906932
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/syezkpkufe

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