Episode Details

Stay updated on critical developments as the US signals a readiness for kinetic strikes against Iran and escalates economic pressure with 'economic D-Day,' while an oil tanker is struck near Oman. We'll also cover the latest US policy shifts, including removing Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, and declining American public support for the war. Domestically, explore the dispute between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Ben-Gvir over the Altalena discovery and a new poll showing opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Netanyahu in suitability for Prime Minister.

Sources:
- Telegram Channel Defender Dome: https://t.me/DefenderDome/22796
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-906468
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-906467
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/us-removes-syria-state-sponsor-terrorism-list
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjnrehcwmg
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-906464
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-906469

Audio Attributions:
News Intro: 61322__mansardian__news-end-signature - CC Attribution - mansardian
News Outro: 460424__jay_you__jingle-news - CC Attribution - Stonefree (http://www.stonefree.de)