Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 18, 2026, 12 AM Eastern

Updates from Israel include a US State Department approval for a potential F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia, with expert concerns for Israel's military edge. We also cover an antisemitic arson attempt at a German synagogue days before Yom Kippur, and warnings from Jewish leaders. In diplomacy, Israel signals potential engagement with Austria's far-right FPÖ after its leader's statements. Domestically, a report highlights 'protekzia' and access issues in Israel's healthcare system.

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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/
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/broad-daylight-days-before-yom-kippur-afghan-man-arrested-over-german-synagogue-arson-attempt/
- 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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