Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 4, 2026, 06 AM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Thursday that Israel is capable of toppling the Iranian regime, describing the goal as within reach and close. Addressing the IDF General Staff Forum, he called this the central mission still before us. As comes as the IDF, after weeks of fighting, trapped Hezbollah terrorists inside two underground routes on Lebanon's Ali Tahirij, eliminating some and forcing others to flee. Iran has meanwhile warned of a possible response to recent developments. In Judea and Samaria, the IDF conducted a two-day counterterrorism operation in the Nahrblus area. Military announcements. Friday confirmed the dismantling of over 30 weapon production machines, the confiscation of concealed weaponry. And the arrest of more than 10 wanted individuals, significantly disrupting illicit arms manufacturing.

1:02Meanwhile, concerns are mounting within the IDF Southern Command. Sources indicate high alert due to anticipation of potential Hamas retaliation, possibly including guerrilla operations or rocket fire, following recent targeted strikes, and the capture of a senior Hamas official earlier this week. Hamas may seek to use the period before upcoming elections in Israel and the US to respond. According to other fronts, Russia has reportedly blocked El Al's attempt to establish a flight route to St. Petersburg. N-12 reports this action is allegedly retaliation for Israel preventing aero-flot from landing, following US and European sanctions against Russian companies. The Tel Aviv Moscow route itself was suspended in June due to the security situation amid the Russian-Ukrain war. In security news, an Israeli citizen has been indicted for actions, threatening national security, undertaken on behalf of an unnamed foreign government. The individual was arrested by the Israel police and Shinbet during an interrogation that

2:03revealed the connection. On the diplomatic front, Israeli buy-in is reportedly needed for a plan referred to as the Board of Peace to meaningfully advance, with its progress not expected before in October 27th vote at the earliest. Domestically, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is actively engaging with disgruntled voters, using street corner parliaments to confront anger and explain his past decision to form a government with Mansa Abbas. Separately, MK Tally Gotliv has been given second place on Otsma Yehudet's list for the upcoming Knesset elections. A move up from her initial third place assignment. 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.