Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 3, 2026, 10 PM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report I'm Noah Levi, we begin with developments in Jerusalem. Early this morning, a stabbing attack occurred near Damascus Gate, leaving one person lightly wounded. United Hatsala reported the victim, a man in his thirties was taken for treatment. This officers on site shot and neutralized the assailant after he approached security personnel. This incident followed a large gathering of over 50,000 people at the Western Wall for Selicot prayers, according to Jpost.com. In a separate report concerning the Jerusalem area, the Times of Israel notes the evolution of the 100-year-old southern Jerusalem kibbutz, Rarmart Rachel. Once a critical frontier defense community, it is now shifting focus to real estate and tourism as members debate its future. Turning to a notable diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump met with leaders

1:02from several Hasidic dynasties and a major eschiva, including the estranged satma Rebaz, Reb Aharan Tatalbaum and Reb Zalman Labetatalbaum. Jpost.com highlights this as the first public meeting between the two brothers in decades. The gathering, described as the first of its kind in the Oval Office in over 50 years, has shifted leaders from the satma, Eskai Ver, Bobov and Visnitz Hasidic groups. Along with representatives from the bait Medrash Gowahir Yashiva, the report states many of these groups hold explicitly anti-zionist or non-zionist views. Potential discussion points for the ultra-orthodox community included issues like the Haradid draft into the IDF. Vice President J.D. Vance, Jared Kushner and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were also reportedly in attendance. 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

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