Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 5, 2026, 07 PM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report I'm Noah Levi. We begin with escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, claimed on Saturday to have targeted six tankers. According to the IRGC, this action was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on three Iranian oil tankers. The IRGC also issued a warning of intensified strikes against US military vessels in the region should such attacks continue. US Central Command or SENTCOM has not yet confirmed these strikes. In diplomatic news, Israel's foreign ministry and US ambassador to Israel-Mike Huckabee have strongly criticized Britain's foreign secretary Ed Miliband. The criticism follows Miliband's remarks about conditions in Gaza, where he claimed children were dying due to blocked medical treatment. Israel's foreign ministry accused Miliband of spreading

1:01force information, stating that over 22,500 tons of medical supplies have entered Gaza since the ceasefire, and that hundreds of Gaza residents have left for medical treatment in the past two weeks. Ambassador Huckabee supported Israel's denial, accusing the UK government of Jew hatred and a lack of adherence to facts. Moving to economic news, the first Israel Chamber of Commerce office has been inaugurated in Banya Luka, located in Republican Sruppsgar, Bosnia and Hetsugovina. This initiative aims to significantly expand economic ties, fostering greater cooperation in trade, investment and technology. Diaspora Affairs and combating antisemitism minister Amichai chickly attended the opening ceremony. Alongside Republican Sruppsgar president Milo Reddodic, President Dodic expressed a desire to elevate relations with Israel to the highest possible level, noting the potential value of Israeli technology and the region's access to the European Union market. He also revealed

2:02that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had proposed the establishment of this office. 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.