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

This hour on Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we bring you updates from Gaza where the IDF has eliminated Hamas terrorists. Tensions flared in the West Bank village of Qusra with conflicting reports of incidents involving Jewish rioters and Arab residents, prompting strong condemnation from Prime Minister Netanyahu. We also cover Haredi protests blocking Jerusalem's entrance and explore a national debate on identity and the rabbinical establishment ahead of upcoming elections. Plus, Jerusalem celebrates a major infrastructure milestone with the opening of its first interconnected light rail network after years of construction.

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