Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 2, 2026, 10 AM Eastern

On Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we cover escalating tensions with Iran, as Defense Minister Israel Katz states Israel is ready for a significant response to any attacks during the upcoming Jewish holidays, amidst exchanges between the US and Iran and a reported deadly attack on a Saudi oil tanker. Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Gaza, declaring the goal of demilitarizing Hamas 'largely achieved' following the capture of a key Hamas security figure. Plus, the US announces new sanctions against Iran, France calls for EU action on West Bank settlements, and an initiative launches to assess workplace support for Jewish employees ahead of the High Holy Days. We also look at domestic political statements and a critical desalination plant shutdown.

Sources:
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-its-ready-to-decisively-strike-iran-if-attacked-during-upcoming-holidays/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-907343
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/129596
- Telegram Channel Selena Updates: https://t.me/selena_updates/69672
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209761
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/129597
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-907256
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907327
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209763
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/209762
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-masterplan-needed-after-desalination-shutdown-underlines-dangers-of-tech-overreliance/

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