Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 31, 2026, 11 AM Eastern

Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against US military bases in Jordan and the UAE, claiming to shoot down a US drone, escalating regional tensions. Jordan confirmed intercepting missiles, while Egypt warned of wider confrontation. British Jewish leaders have raised concerns with the UK government over potential sanctions on Israeli settlements, warning they could be counter-productive. In Judea and Samaria, security officials report rising violence driven by activists, prompting increased IDF enforcement. Plus, a statement from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on regional security.

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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-907142
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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-907148
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/129450
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- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209620
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