Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 5, 2026, 05 AM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. We begin with developments in the region where explosions were heard near Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil terminal in the Gulf. Iranian media reported the sounds. And amid these reports, there are unconfirmed accounts suggesting an Iranian tanker may have been targeted nearby by US forces. The semi-official Fars news agency stated that explosion sounds were heard, but no smoke was seen, with the origin of the blasts unknown. The state-affiliated known news also cited unconfirmed information from local sources about an Iranian tanker being hit near Kharg by a missile. While the news site Assa Iran claimed the tanker was struck by four projectiles launched by US forces, there has been no immediate official announcement from Iranian or US authorities regarding these reports. This incident follows a social media post by US President Donald Trump on August 31,

1:03mentioning Kharg Island. Iranian authorities have previously vowed a strong response to any attack on the island. Turning to our northern border, three people were reported killed in IDF strikes in Lebanon. These strikes occurred following a Hezbollah drone attacked targeting Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. The IDF stated that the strikes were directed at Hezbollah members and infrastructure, adding that the drone was intercepted, and no Israeli troops were injured. In Judea and Samaria, the Abu Rida family home near Nablus has been under siege by settlers and IDF soldiers for nearly four weeks. The owner is reportedly seeking legal or US intervention to resolve the standoff, as villagers have warned that the prolonged situation could fuel further escalation. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to Israel Today ongoing war report. Stay safe and informed. No 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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