Episode Details

Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirms no Gaza withdrawal until Hamas is disarmed, clashing with reports of IDF planning partial withdrawals amid US pressure. Iran nears a Strait of Hormuz shipping deal with Oman, while regional tensions rise with drone seizures in Iraq. Israel allocates NIS 1 billion for defense, domestic politics see controversy over hospital staff probe allegations and indictments in Jerusalem. Plus, a milestone in immigration and an unusual park lockdown incident.

Sources:
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- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/iran-says-oman-deal-final-stages-us-must-act-open-hormuz
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