What you need to know before you go: August 19, 2026

On August 19, 2026, Israeli strikes killed at least seven Palestinians in Gaza. Meanwhile, the Trump Admin imposed sanctions on the ICC President and Senior Prosecutor, while a federal judge revoked TPS for 5,000 Ethiopian immigrants. Reports indicate Trump is deporting Mexican immigrants to other Central American countries. Additionally, Iran claims the U.S. is begging for talks as Trump labels the Strait of Hormuz as new U.S. territory. Syrians are protesting a death in police custody.