Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 26, 2026, 07 PM Eastern

0:00Meet the Red Bull Dragonberry Emergizer. It's one of the many new drinks out now. Who knew ice cold drinks could be so fire? Try them all only at my dogs. You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report. I'm Noah Levi. Iran is insisting that diplomacy remains the only path to resolve its conflict with the United States and Israel. This comes after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal designed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end regional fighting. Iranian foreign minister Arbus Arachie posted on social media that only a negotiated solution can get them out of this deadlock. And that our conditions are clear. Iran had presented the proposal earlier this week at the UN General Assembly, transmitted via Katari mediators. President Trump, however, stated he rejected the plan, arguing that

1:03desperation was driving Iran's push for an agreement on the key waterway, saying, they want to make a deal to open the Hormuz Strait immediately because they're losing so badly. Earlier Arachie, who had accused Israel of having a completely free hand to do whatever it wishes, was seen smiling and dismissing a reporter's question about his governments alleged execution, torture, and imprisonment of over 900 Iranians this year. While Iran itself claimed to be a victim of terrorism, despite Trump's public statement, mediators had not officially relayed the US rejection to Iran at the time of reporting. With Arachie stating they were awaiting the mediators' definitive views, in the Gaza Strip, the IDF has eliminated Sahazaka, identified as a terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7. The strike occurred in the NewsHirat refugee camp in the Central Gaza Strip. Domestically, Israeli opposition leaders met Saturday evening to coordinate their strategy ahead of the upcoming October elections. Yair Ielar Pied, Naftarli Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot, and

2:05Avigdo Libberman signed a document outlining shared principles and pledging cooperation. The leaders aimed to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed confidence in their block's ability to win a majority and fix Israel. The document focuses on increasing voter turnout and avoiding attacks against each other, though it did not address how the leader of the opposition block would be determined. Finally, a report this week debunks claims of a massive walkout during Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent speech at the UN General Assembly. While footage showed dozens of diplomats leaving, the report states that over 120 countries, presenting two-thirds of the world, remained in the hall, including all five veto powers. The report suggests the appearance of a larger exodus was amplified by diplomatic protocol, and a Palestinian mission request for countries to bring multiple staff members to join any walkout. For continuing coverage of antisemitism around the world, listen to antisemitism watch from Clockwork Media. Find it at ClockworkMedia.org-slashwatch. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for

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