Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 29, 2026, 11 AM Eastern

This episode delves into critical shifts in Israeli politics, exploring the upcoming 2026 elections and the profound debate over the nation's Jewish identity and who defines it. We also examine the anticipated post-Benjamin Netanyahu political landscape, where fundamental issues like security and the economy are expected to take center stage after years of being overshadowed. The report includes allegations of fraud and corruption within the Likud party's primaries. Updates also cover an incident in the West Bank involving settler rioters and Palestinian injuries, and a look at the resilience and rebuilding efforts in Israel's kibbutzim and moshavim following the October 7th attacks.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906950
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906665
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906947
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-nightmare-of-the-1992-election-is-coming-back-to-haunt-netanyahu/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906827

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