Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 29, 2026, 06 PM Eastern

This episode covers an alleged Iranian assassination plot against Yair Netanyahu, leading to his urgent evacuation from the US. We examine the Knesset's consideration of a significantly increased defense budget as Israel braces for continued conflict. The report also looks at a campaign by Marvel stars for the release of convicted murderer Marwan Barghouti, and addresses concerns over rising antisemitism, including a denied 'Death to Zionism' protest in Basel and controversial remarks by influencer Hasan Piker. Finally, we touch on internal Israeli political dynamics concerning election alliances and defense policies.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906963
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906768
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-veteran-confirms-he-held-talks-with-hamass-hamad-political-echelon-approved/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-906959
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906837
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906773
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-906969
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/history/article-906967

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