Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 2, 2026, 01 AM Eastern

The latest from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. We have crucial updates on the escalating conflict with Iran, as US forces conducted direct retaliatory strikes on IRGC tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded with attacks on regional targets, prompting security alerts. In the north, the IDF intercepted a drone from Lebanon. We also bring you news of a landmark NIS 10 billion Israeli defense export deal with Greece, significant developments regarding the West Bank, and domestic Israeli court rulings. Plus, a look at cultural shifts in Philadelphia.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-907286
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-907294
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-ousts-reservist-who-prayed-with-besieging-settlers-still-no-arrests-for-qusra-attack/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-907293
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjmsdlsdge
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-907280
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-907288

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