Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 4, 2026, 10 AM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. We begin with a significant shift in Iran's military posture. The Iranian army spokesperson Akrami Neer announced that Iran has changed its doctrine, stating they will now carry out preemptive strikes whenever a threat is perceived. Asserting this is within international law. Meanwhile from Lebanon, a Hezbollah member of Parliament, a Hab Hamidah, expressed skepticism regarding Israel's claimed control over the Ali Al-Tahirij. He questioned Israel's assertions, noting ongoing shelling and a lack of definitive proof. Asking how Israel could claim control while continuing to bombard the area, turning to security operations, the IDF, guided by the ISA, concluded a 48-hour counterterrorism operation in Nablis and surrounding areas. This operation dismantled over 30 machines used for manufacturing weapons, seized firearms

1:01and ammunition, and led to the arrest of more than 10 wanted individuals. In another development, the IDF eliminated terrorist Muhammad Mahmoud Mashaad Al-Kadi, identified as a Nukhba company commander in Hamas military wing. Al-Kadi was involved in the October 7 infiltration of the Sufa outpost and participated in holding hostages, separately IDF troops apprehended five terrorists in the Kabatiyya area and another five in northern Samaria. In both instances, the cells were planning attacks against Israeli civilians and security forces. Military equipment, including an M-16 rifle, was recovered. On a different note, a campaign called Freedom for Marwan, supporting Marwan Bargauti, who is serving multiple life sentences for masterminding terror attacks, has gained attention, with over 20 actors from Marvel films joining. Bargauti's family launched the campaign, aiming to rebrand him, though his victims' families highlight his history of orchestrating deadly attacks. In diplomatic news, the International Committee of the Red Cross facilitated the transfer

2:06to Lebanon of four individuals released from Israeli detention. Two Lebanese and two Syrian nationals. This transfer occurred within the context of US-brokered peace talks between Israel and Lebanon. Following Lebanon's recent assistance in locating the remains of Lebanese Jews, domestically proposals for the mass removal of Palestinians from Gaza have resurfaced. Ministers, Eta Mar Ben-Givir and Israel Katz have renewed calls for voluntary emigration, with Ben-Givir advocating for a dedicated ministry to oversee this. His party has reportedly considered Turkey, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as potential destinations. In security matters, a joint investigation by the Israel Security Agency and Israel police has led to the arrest of an Israeli citizen for security offenses, reportedly recruited, and directed by foreign intelligence for influence activities. Details are under a court-imposed publication ban. This comes as reports indicate Russian-Israeli historian Artyam Karpachenoch is facing serious

3:09security charges, including suspected espionage, following his arrival in Israel last month he had reportedly traveled to Iran twice. Also, police are seeking to detain Tal Yinnon Dardik until proceedings conclude, alleging he violated a special restrictive order for over three weeks after his release on bail. On a social note, one report contrasted positive Arab Jewish coexistence, observed among medical staff at Hadassah, I'm Kerim Medical Center, with a negative incident on a Jerusalem-like rail, where young Jewish men allegedly used racist slurs against an Arab woman. In unrelated local news, MK Winter reportedly toured the Mahaynyehuda market, though many visitors did not recognize him. 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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