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

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of potential further strikes following recent actions along the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran's currency, the rial, plummets to a record low amid economic pressure. In Gaza, the IDF has destroyed a kilometer-long terror tunnel. Domestically, political parties are setting conditions for coalition formation ahead of elections, with opposition leaders calling for strategic alliances. Meanwhile, Israel advances E1 construction east of Jerusalem, drawing criticism, and US Congresswoman Haley Stevens labels anti-Zionism a 'hate movement' in America. Business news includes a Belgian union threatening a strike against Brussels Airlines over flights to Israel.

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