Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 29, 2026, 05 AM Eastern

Iran's Revolutionary Guard issues a strong statement regarding the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it is closed. This comes as reports detail Iran's internal use of executions to maintain political control and prepare for prolonged confrontation. Regional security concerns are also highlighted with documentation of an Israeli flag in Kfar Shuba, Lebanon, and expert warnings about Turkey's military presence in Syria. Domestically, the plight of Ethiopian asylum seekers facing deportation is discussed, alongside harrowing accounts from female IDF soldiers recalling their experiences during the October 7th attack.

Sources:
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/129323
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/skofnbl00zg
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/129320
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-ethiopian-asylum-seekers-built-a-life-in-the-country-now-theyre-fighting-to-stay/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906775
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-906941
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-months-on-irans-leaders-are-defying-the-us-and-signaling-no-tolerance-for-dissent/

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