NEWSRAEL LIVE UPDATES - August 27, 2026

18:00 BREAKING: IDF kills Hamas commander involved in holding captives - IDF Spokesperson: The IDF has eliminated the commander of a Hamas terrorist organization who was involved in the captivity of Eitan Alexander, Matan Tsgauker, and Avraham Mengisto. IDF Spokesperson: In response to the launch of explosive drones towards our forces in the security zone: The IDF has struck infrastructure…