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

0:00You're listening to Israel Today, ongoing war report I'm Noah Levi. In developments concerning Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, claimed Saturday that Iran's navy targeted three US-affiliated ships and three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC stated this was retaliation for US strikes on three Iranian oil tankers earlier that day. However, US Central Command, Senkham, has not confirmed these reported strikes. The IRGC also issued a warning against ships, transiting the Strait via routes unauthorized by Iran. According to Senkham, US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran's IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US navy ships. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of Senkham, stated, if you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost, taking out three of yours.

1:01Iran's military command further threatened intensified strikes against US military vessels in the region if such actions continue. In related news, Washington shut down an Istanbul investment bank that was converting Iranian oil proceeds for the Ergquids force, acting on shared intelligence. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump stated, we may strike pickaxe mountain very soon. Iran will not have nuclear weapons. According to Gaza, Palestinian American analyst Ahmed Fouad Al-Qaedab accused Hamas terrorists of shooting, wounding, abducting, and executing Palestinians in Karn Yownes. He posted video footage, he claimed documented attacks on civilians. Al-Qaedab alleged that Hamas members retreated into the NASA hospital medical complex after the attacks, where he claims they have established torture and interrogation chambers. He also criticized pro-Palestinian activists and public figures for remaining silent on these alleged abuses by Hamas, arguing that their response suggests Palestinian lives only seem to matter when Jewish Israelis are involved.

2:04On policy discussions concerning Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that there will be no reconstruction in Gaza, unless there is first demilitarization. He noted ongoing discussions with American friends, acknowledging that while they sometimes see eye to eye, they also have disagreements. The Prime Minister emphasized his commitment to prioritizing Israel's interests in these discussions. In a diplomatic exchange, Israel's foreign ministry and US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee have sharply criticized Britain's foreign secretary Ed Miliband. Miliband had made remarks about conditions in Gaza, speaking of stories he was told regarding blocked medicines and children dying. Israel's foreign ministry responded on X, accusing him of spreading false information and stating that no medicines are being blocked. With 22,500 tons of medical supplies having entered Gaza since the ceasefire began and Gaza's leaving for treatment, US ambassador Huckabee supported the foreign ministry stating, the Brits have lost it.

3:05Their governments do hatred knows no bounds and recognizes no facts. Within Israel, an active duty-border police officer, Sergeant David Amrani, was shot dead by security forces in Netanyah. Police reported that Amrani, 20, had opened fire at officers. Hebrew media indicated he had been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and combatrilated trauma. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. In political news, there has been a significant leadership shake-up within the United Torah Judaism Party. Mojgafni has been ousted after 38 years. Yakhav Asher will take over Dejel Hahtora and Yuri Maklev was dropped following the failure of a draft exemption law, as the party seeks its first full ministerial post. In economic news, Israel has inaugurated its first chamber of commerce office in Banya Luka, Republican Srupskar. This marks a significant expansion of economic, trade, investment and technology ties. Separately, Greece's Prime Minister Karyakos Mitzatakis declared Israel a strategic partner

4:08of Greece. Highlighting cooperation in the areas of defence, economics and politics. 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.