Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 31, 2026, 06 PM Eastern

Stay updated with Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. This episode covers a protest in Jerusalem against the imprisonment of IDF soldiers facing religious objections to their duties. We also delve into political controversy following Sara Netanyahu's suggestion that Yair Golan had prior knowledge of the October 7th attack, drawing sharp rebukes. Plus, hear the inspiring story of freed hostage Eliya Cohen and his wife Ziv Abud rebuilding their lives, and former President Donald Trump's comments on nuclear weapons and Iran. We also touch on political endorsements and economic developments in the region.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-907186
- Reddit r/Israel: https://www.reddit.com/r/Israel/comments/1w3qxf5/palestinian_banking_crisis_averted_as_israeli/
- Israel Today: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/09/01/he-kept-israel-safe-dermer-throws-support-behind-vance/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-907175
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-907187
- Israel Today: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/08/31/eliya-cohen-ziv-abud-hostage-wedding-interview/

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