Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 3, 2026, 07 AM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel today, ongoing war report I'm Noah Levi. We begin with escalating tensions involving Iran. Tehran has reportedly issued a forceful warning to the United States, stating it would respond militarily if Israel proceeds with an offensive on the Ali Al-Taharij in southern Lebanon. Israel has reported, citing three officials briefed on the message that Iran cited the presence of its military personnel alongside Hezbollah fighters at the site. Highlighting Iran's direct involvement in the ground fighting, and its readiness to retaliate against Israeli actions in the region, in a strong statement following these developments. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that any Iranian attack would release the IDF from any restrictions, threatening to destroy all national military and civilian infrastructure in Iran, and return Iran to the Stone Age, according to Walla.

1:00Meanwhile, global news reported, citing declassified Canadian security intelligence service findings, that the son of Iran's former Vice President allegedly received over $2 million in Canadian government contracts while working to advance Iran's missile program and evade sanctions. In a separate development, satellite imagery indicates that Iranian missiles struck the runway at Jordan's Emir Hassan airbase the day before yesterday, a claim that stands in contrast to earlier reports of successful interceptions. Turning to the West Bank, the new British government plans to announce a package of economic sanctions and other measures in the coming weeks aimed at preventing the expansion of Israeli settlements. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told the House of Commons that the UK needs a comprehensive reset of its policy, which may include banning goods produced in settlements and imposing targeted sanctions. Israel's foreign minister Gideon Sahr has warned of potential retaliatory steps if the UK proceeds with such actions. In another development concerning Gaza,

2:04the Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced plans for a new attempt to reach the Gaza Strip by sea in October. This endeavour coincides with the third anniversary of the October 7th Hamas invasion, and includes stops in European ports to build political pressure against Israel. Organizers intend to call on governments to end military and diplomatic cooperation and impose sanctions. Amidst these developments, Israel is preparing to release several Lebanese detenees, reportedly four or five on Thursday, described by an Israeli source speaking to the Jerusalem post as a gesture of goodwill and part of ongoing negotiations. This release is being coordinated with the United States and is situated within broader contacts with Beirut, with the issue of detenees and missing persons at the core of current discussions, according to reports. Domestically, controversial remarks by Shahr's leader Area Derry have sparked debate. Derry claimed during a podcast interview that the IDF doesn't want her AD soldiers and that their enlistment causes the army a very big headache. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett strongly criticised these

3:10comments, calling them harmful and stating that the army is desperate for recruits. In related news regarding the lead up to the October 7th attacks, KAN News reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not speak with then IDF chief of staff Lieutenant General Hersey Halevi, until three hours after the Hamas attacks began, despite receiving earlier calls. Prime Minister Netanyahu himself has claimed that IDF officers deliberately did not wake him for over an hour, believing he would have prevented the massacre. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to Israel today. On-going war report, stay safe and informed. Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view.