Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 1, 2026, 02 PM Eastern

On Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we begin with breaking developments as the US Central Command announced a wave of strikes against IRGC targets in Iran, escalating tensions following recent Iranian attacks on shipping and US troops. We also delve into Iran's reported plans for maritime sabotage in critical Asian shipping lanes and the latest International Atomic Energy Agency report indicating no progress on Iran's nuclear program. Plus, updates on Israeli domestic politics, including election ticket agreements and party formations, alongside legislative advancements in California recognizing Jewish identity as an ethnicity, and a US Police Chief's strong statement on settler violence impacting Israel's global image. Finally, we report on the departure of Israel's newest submarine and UN nuclear watchdog resolving Syria investigation questions.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-907267
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-907218
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/iaea-reports-progress-syria-investigation-none-iran
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/more-10-eu-countries-willing-contribute-lebanon-mission
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/trump-says-latest-strikes-iran-are-justified-warns-tehran-against-retaliation
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjbrw9nofl
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-907262
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907259
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907253
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/12-guards-charged-with-reckless-homicide-for-fatally-beating-palestinian-prisoner/
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-israels-sixth-submarine-begins-journey-home/

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