Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 4, 2026, 12 AM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. We begin tonight with a terror attack that was thwarted in Jerusalem's old city. Early this morning, Israeli police and soldiers shot and neutralised a terrorist near Damascus Gate after he approached troops and attempted to carry out an attack. According to Jpost.com, one man in his 30s sustained light wounds and was evacuated to Shah Zedek Medical Center for treatment. The incident occurred just hours after more than 50,000 people had gathered at the Western Wall to recite Selicot prayers, turning now to critical infrastructure, five major Mediterranean desalination plants recently went offline. Jpost.com reports this was due to unusually high seawater turbidity, apparently caused by microalgae. While household water supplies were maintained, agricultural water was temporarily cut, raising

1:00concerns for crops during the growing season. The incident has exposed the concentration of Israel's water production in a few large facilities and highlighted the fragility of essential civilian infrastructure. This event is being viewed as a warning for national security, emphasising the need for integrated preparedness for potential overlapping failures in water, electricity, and other essential services. In other news, the Times of Israel reports on an incident where Israeli triathletes were reportedly barred from a race in Northern Ireland. Organisers are quoted as claiming the athletes were not banned because of their religion or ethnicity, but over an attempt to present normality, while Palestinians continue to suffer. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to Israel Today ongoing war report. Stay safe and informed. Follow Israel Today. Keeping 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.