Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 1, 2026, 12 PM Eastern

On today's Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we cover a complex operation in Gaza where Gazan militias helped arrest a senior Hamas figure amidst fierce firefights and reported civilian casualties. Regional security concerns are growing as Syria's President Al-Sharaa rebuilds its military with new weapons. The European Union is preparing a mission to train Lebanese forces to counter Hezbollah. We also report on political alliances forming in Israel ahead of elections, and a significant legislative development in California that could recognize Jewish identity ethnically.

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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-907257
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