Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 4, 2026, 07 PM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. The IDF has struck targets in southern Lebanon following the interception and downing of a drone launched by Hezbollah. The military described the incident as a blatant violation of the ceasefire, occurring within the IDF security zone. This action came shortly after defense, Minister Israel Katz announced the IDF had cleared the Ali Al-Tahra ridged tunnels of Hezbollah terrorists. Earlier Iran had warned the United States that it would respond forcefully to any Israeli attack on the Ali Al-Tahra ridge complex. Defense Minister Katz himself issued a strong warning stating that any Iranian attack on Israel would free the IDF from any restrictions. And threatened to destroy all national military and civilian infrastructure in Iran, vowing to return Iran to the Stone Age. In related developments concerning Iran, US President Donald Trump told reporters that

1:03the United States may strike, Pekax Mountain very soon. This site located near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility is described as heavily fortified with deep tunnel complexes. Shifting to Israeli domestic politics, yes, Atid MK Mikhail Shah announced on Friday that she will not seek re-election, marking another significant departure from the party. This follows similar announcements from fellow MK's Karin El-Hara, Debbie Bitten and Tatyana Mazzarski, signaling a substantial reshuffling for the party ahead of upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Hasidic Rabbis from New York reportedly met with President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. According to reports, the group discussed Israel's Ha'rae de-conscription crisis, a key issue ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections, and reportedly asked Trump to intervene regarding the ongoing exemptions for Ha'rae de-men from military service. The meeting also touched on other community issues. Finally, an opinion piece published by J.Post.com suggests the United States should pay close

2:07attention to the battle over Israel's identity and legitimacy. The author, drawing on a unique perspective as both an American and an Israeli, argues that Israel is increasingly becoming America's mirror, and that both nations share significant commonalities in their modern development and civilizational inheritances. 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.