Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 2, 2026, 04 AM Eastern

Stay updated with the latest from Israel. Reports reveal Russia's alleged secret assistance to Iran in developing supersonic cruise missiles. We also cover recent US strikes targeting Iranian missile and air defense systems in western Iran, alongside Hezbollah's drone attacks on northern Israel and Israel's retaliatory actions. The nation is grappling with a severe water crisis as desalination plants shut down due to unprecedented seawater turbidity, threatening agriculture. Plus, IDF operations in Gaza, Germany's test of an Israeli missile, and a letter backing actor Mark Ruffalo against antisemitism accusations.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-907296
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/129577
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/how-idf-troops-navigate-booby-trapped-south-lebanon/
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209738
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1try8sozg
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/sirens-sound-in-northern-israel-after-hezbollah-launches-two-drones/
- Telegram Channel Selena Updates: https://t.me/selena_updates/69644
- Telegram Channel Amir Tsarfati: https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/78884
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-hollywood-creatives-defend-mark-ruffalo-after-accusations-of-antisemitism/
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209737
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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-907295
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/germany-successfully-tests-israeli-ballistic-missile-officials-say
- Telegram Channel Amir Tsarfati: https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/78885

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