Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 31, 2026, 03 AM Eastern

On Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we cover Iran's claims of drone attacks on U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan, reportedly in retaliation for a U.S. strike. Former President Trump weighs in on regional actions, while U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announces a ramp-up of weekly sanctions against Iran. Domestically, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich voices support for religious Givati Brigade soldiers amidst IDF religious policy discussions, and ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against the haredi draft cycle. Updates also include incidents in the disputed territories and other news.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-907084
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/129420
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- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-bus-driver-beaten-unconscious-in-beit-shemesh-after-refusing-to-stop-between-stations/

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