Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 5, 2026, 09 AM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. Prime Minister Netanyahu has declared that toppling Iran's regime is now an official Israeli war aim, according to Telegram channel Naftali. Meanwhile, Unit reports that King Abdullah has long cultivated ties with Washington to bolster Jordan's security. And the kingdom is now showing restraint under repeated Iranian missile attacks due to its strategic role. In South Lebanon, Telegram channel Abuel Express notes that the village of Yehmeh-e-Shakif, near Beaufort, has been described as erased. When comparing its condition before and after the current conflict, indicating significant destruction. In US policy developments, US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called on Saturday for severe consequences for violent settlers. Meeting with families of Palestinian Americans killed by settlers in the central West Bank town of Termis Ayah, ambassador Huckabee stated, crime is crime, terror is terror.

1:05He emphasized that action against settlers is in Israel's best interest, noting that their reputation does not do well. When such groups appear representative of the larger population, the Times of Israel reports that Huckabee also referenced scripture when discussing the issue and referred to the West Bank by its biblical terms. Judea and Samaria, explaining that 80% of the Bible happened in the era of Judea and Samaria. The report from the Times of Israel adds that settler violence in the West Bank has risen sharply since October 7, with attacks occurring daily but rarely prosecuted, leading critics to accuse the government of condoning or encouraging the violence. 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 multiple sources for a comprehensive view.