Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 29, 2026, 04 PM Eastern

On Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we bring you the latest updates. Shin Bet has confirmed a significant Iranian threat led to the urgent extraction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair, from Florida back to Israel. In the West Bank, Prime Minister Netanyahu strongly condemned settler violence in Qusra and Jalud, calling the acts 'criminal.' Meanwhile, Basel police blocked a planned 'Death to Zionism' protest, citing security concerns. We also cover U.S. financial actions targeting Iran's networks, a proposed expansion to Israel's defense budget amidst concerns about military readiness, and a stabbing incident in Jerusalem. Plus, humanitarian aid efforts in Nepal and more.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906963
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-confirms-spiriting-yair-netanyahu-back-from-miami-due-to-threat/
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/meta-removes-35-accounts-of-iranian-linked-network-targeting-us-users/
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/shin-bet-confirms-iran-threat-prompted-yair-netanyahus-urgent-evacuation-from-us/
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/violent-clashes-in-qusra-prompt-security-response/
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209497
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/netanyahu-condemns-settler-attack-flashpoint-west-bank-village
- Telegram Channel Selena Updates: https://t.me/selena_updates/69472
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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906773
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209498
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjljnsl00zg
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209499
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/jewish-israeli-humanitarian-groups-mobilize-to-help-nepal-after-devastating-flash-floods/

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