Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 18, 2026, 01 AM Eastern

This episode of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report covers the US State Department's approval of a potential $24.3 billion F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia, with experts stressing the need to safeguard Israel's military edge. We also examine Austria's far-right Freedom Party leader's apology for the nation's Holocaust role and his pledge to support Israel, potentially signaling an improved relationship. Domestically, a report reveals how Israel's healthcare system's reliance on personal connections, known as 'protekzia,' can be critical for urgent medical access.

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Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-909017
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-michigan-jews-endorse-pledge-to-vote-for-abdul-el-sayed/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-909006
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/from-nazi-roots-to-jerusalem-austrias-far-right-turns-toward-israel-after-decades-of-distrust/

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