Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 5, 2026, 11 PM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report I'm Noah Levi. IDF Colonel, Reserve, Oren Zinney, a former commander at the TZLM training base, has praised the extraordinary operational and intelligence capabilities of Israel's security forces, particularly the Shin Bat. Working on 103 FM, Zinney highlighted the success of recent operations in both the South and the North, including targeted eliminations, and what he described as the arrest of the head of Hamas' Shin Bat. He noted a policy shift has enabled troops to operate in previously inaccessible areas, leading to what he called the IDF's penetration of the enemy's most complex strongholds, against both Hamas and Hezbollah, in a way that is suffocating them from within. Zinney stated this deserves immense credit, however, Zinney cautioned that these tactical achievements could be jeopardized by future diplomatic agreements.

1:01He warned against any agreement that would force the IDF to withdraw from its current positions in Gaza and Lebanon, before its missions are complete. If we do not maintain our hold in these areas, the enemy will escape with its forces and munitions, and we won't be taken seriously, he explained. Working on his experience, Zinney recalled the 2000 withdrawal from southern Lebanon under Ehad Barak, as a significant retreat, that led to the loss of equipment and weapons, stating Israel paid a heavy price. He added that the reality on the northern border prior to October 7th demonstrated how deeply Hezbollah had entrenched itself, and that Israel was just one minute away from an October 7th scenario on the northern border as well. Zinney expressed concern that future agreements will likely require Israel to withdraw from both fronts to arbitrary lines, limiting its operational freedom and preventing the completion of its tasks. In domestic political news, M.K. Mochegafni and Rabbi Yuri Maklev, key figures within the ultra-orthodox D'Jelhartorah party, are preparing to depart the Knesset.

2:03Rabbi Dov Lando, the spiritual leader of the D'Jelhartorah faction of United Torah adjudism, conveyed his thanks for their years of service, according to Lando's office. The stated reason for their departure is the need to refresh the party's presence in the Knesset, though Rabbi Lando requested that Gaffney continue as the party's chairman. D'Jelhartorah and specifically Rabbi Lando and Mochegafni have been prominent in recent months, notably in their advocacy for the Basic Law. Torah are study bill, which passed in its final reading earlier this year. The party also previously signalled a willingness to pursue the dissolution of the Knesset over the Haradi conscription bill. In a letter earlier this year, Rabbi Lando expressed a loss of trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stated his priority was solely for Haradi Judaism and the Ashiva world, calling for the Knesset's dissolution. This came after reports of a crisis between Gaffney and Netanyahu's office, following the Prime Minister's announcement that there was no coalition majority to pass the controversial

3:05conscription bill. 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.