Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 5, 2026, 10 PM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. We begin with developments in Israeli domestic politics. Rabbi Dov Lando, the spiritual leader of the Dejel Hahtora faction within the United Torah Judaism Party, has announced that M.K.S. Mohgaffney and Rabbi Yuri Maklev are preparing to leave the Knesset. During to Lando's office, the move is intended to refresh the party's presence. Gaffney is expected to remain chairman of the faction. This decision comes amidst recent political tensions, including the party's strong advocacy for the Basic Law. Torah study Bill. Earlier this year, Rabbi Lando had even issued statements allowing party members to work toward dissolving the Knesset over the Haradi conscription bill. Expressing a loss of trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at that time, turning to security strategy and its implications, IDF Colonel, Reserve Orren Zinni, a former

1:03commander of the TZLM training base shared his concerns regarding potential withdrawals from Gaza and Lebanon. Zinni praised the current operational and intelligence capabilities of Israeli security forces, noting their success in deep penetrations against Hamas and Hezbollah. However, he cautioned strongly against any future agreement that would force the IDF to withdraw from its current positions before missions are completed. Zinni warned that a premature withdrawal risks allowing the enemy to regroup, moving fighters and weaponry back into place. He drew a stark parallel to the 2000 withdrawal from southern Lebanon, which he described as a big retreat that cost Israel dearly and highlighted how deeply Hezbollah had entrenched itself, nearly leading to an October 7 scenario on the northern border. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for tuning into 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

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