Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 29, 2026, 10 PM Eastern

Reports on the impact of US sanctions on Iran's economy, with Professor Uzi Rabi explaining their effectiveness and limitations in weakening the regime. Also, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for remarks about a synagogue attack that alienated Jewish voters. Plus, Finland extends its defense cooperation with Israel through 2034, and a look at Israeli domestic politics as Netanyahu navigates potential vote fragmentation.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906970
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/abdul-el-sayed-apologizes-for-past-remark-seen-as-justifying-temple-israel-synagogue-attack/
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/syqvrx11ufg
- Reddit r/Israel: https://www.reddit.com/r/Israel/comments/1w246qf/finland_quietly_extends_defense_cooperation_with/

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