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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 3, 2026, 08 PM Eastern

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On today's report, we cover the escalating tensions with Iran, as Tehran threatens a 'powerful response' to potential strikes while Israeli officials assess no immediate danger. Prime Minister Netanyahu commented that regime change in Iran is 'within reach.' We also look at U.S. policy, with the House advancing a bill to cut federal funding for universities boycotting Israel, and a report on a delegation meeting at the Oval Office. Finally, Israeli domestic politics sees firebrand MK Tally Gotliv join Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party for the upcoming October 27 election, a move aimed at securing parliamentary immunity and funding.

Sources:
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hyh711tpume
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-907514
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-house-advances-bill-to-withhold-federal-funds-from-universities-boycotting-israel/
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-arranges-to-have-firebrand-mk-tally-gotliv-run-with-ben-gvirs-otzma-yehudit/

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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 3, 2026, 08 PM Eastern

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Israel Today: Ongoing War ReportIsrael Today: Ongoing War Report - September 3, 2026, 08 PM Eastern. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report I'm Noah Levi, turning to the ongoing tensions with Iran. Iran has reportedly threatened a powerful response to a potential large scale strike on Ali Taha. However, Israeli officials currently indicate they see no signs of imminent action. In parallel, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that regime change in Iran is within reach, underscoring the high stakes in the region. Vance has also indicated that talks with Iran will not resume unless they cease their current firing activities. In US policy concerning Israel, a notable development involves Martin Marx, special assistant to the President and Director of Jewish Engagement. He reportedly invited a delegation, including individuals associated with the SAPMA movement, for a meeting at the Oval Office. Marx, who has a background in writing and has been involved in initiatives such as securing community grants

and organizing presidential visits, orchestrated these arrangements. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, the US House of Representatives advanced legislation that would withhold federal funds from universities found to be boycotting Israel. The bill has garnered support from 33 Democrats and the majority of Republican lawmakers. Although party leadership has raised objections, citing concerns about free speech and the bill's failure to differentiate between Israel and its settlements, domestically, Israeli politics sees a significant alignment. As Firebrand MK Tally Gottlieve announced, she will run with National Security Minister, Eta Marbenjeevaz, Otsma Yehudit Party, for the upcoming October 27 election. This move follows Gottlieve's disappointing performance in the Lecude primary, which she attributed to Prime Minister Netanyahu. Her switch is seen as a strategic effort to secure parliamentary immunity and access substantial party funding, estimated at around 1.85 million shekels. Following the announcement, Benjeeveur welcomed Gottlieve to his party, referring to her

as a fighter against the deep state. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to Israel Today ongoing war report. Stay safe and informed. Follow Israel Today, ongoing war report in your podcast app so you don't miss the next update. Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view.

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