Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 2, 2026, 05 PM Eastern

Escalating tensions with Iran dominate headlines as US President Trump warns of more strikes, and Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterates his goal of overthrowing the Iranian regime, stating any attack on Israel would be 'one of their last decisions.' In Gaza, the IDF has captured a top Hamas intelligence chief, marking a significant operational success. Domestically, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter's party has issued an ultimatum: a universal draft law must be passed before they join the next government. We also cover US Rep. Haley Stevens calling anti-Zionism a hate movement in America, and an international labor dispute threatening a strike over flights to Israel.

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