Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 1, 2026, 03 PM Eastern

On Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we lead with the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. US Central Command has launched strikes against IRGC targets in Iran, prompting strong vows of retaliation from President Trump, who threatened severe consequences for any Iranian response. Meanwhile, drone and missile impacts were reported in Erbil, Iraq, following launches from Iran. In Gaza, Israeli forces captured a senior Hamas terrorist, reportedly the head of the terror group's General Security apparatus, and another operative involved in concealing hostages. We also cover the arrival of the final German-built 'Dragon' submarine and a report on a person being tested for Ebola in Israel.

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