Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 7, 2026, 02 PM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. We begin with developments concerning Iran's nuclear programme. Sources speaking to the Jerusalem Post indicate that while Israeli and US strikes in June 2025 and early 2026 significantly damaged Iran's nuclear infrastructure, rendering most facilities inoperable, a future threat remains. This concerns stems from surviving centrifuges, some located deep underground, and the potential for Iran to develop methods to retrieve its enriched uranium. Currently, Iran is not operating centrifuges for enrichment, and its stockpills are not easily accessible. However, the International Atomic Energy Agency has reportedly been without oversight of Iran's nuclear activities since at least June 2025. Separately, IAEA Director General Raf El-Groci has commented on a nuclear reactor

1:01Syria, nearly completed in 2007, before it was destroyed by Israeli jets. Groci stated the reactor was of a type highly efficient, in producing fissile material usable for nuclear weapons. Highlighting past regional proliferation concerns, turning to security in the disputed territories, a recent poll reveals that a majority of Israelis, 77%, fear a large-scale terrorist attack originating from the West Bank, similar to the October 7th attacks. This apprehension is amplified by warnings from the Jerusalem Center for foreign affairs and security, or JCAFA. The JCAFA reported on July 15 that Palestinian Authority Security Forces have significantly built up military capabilities, reportedly exceeding limits set by the Oslo Accords. Their study noted PA forces have grown to around 70,000 personnel, equipped with advanced weaponry, including rocket-propelled grenades, and shoulder-launched missiles. In response to these concerns, Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that if Israel identifies

2:05plans for an October 7th style attack from the West Bank. The IDF has been directed by him and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prepare for all out-war, targeting senior PA officials and terrorist infrastructure. In Gaza, United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albany's issued a warning on September 7, 2026. She stated that the ongoing clearance of approximately 61 million tons of rubble, a process estimated to take seven years, risks destroying critical evidence of atrocity crimes, and hindering the recovery of human remains. Albany's characterized the wreckage not just as debris, but as part of a crime scene and graveyard. In a related development, the United States imposed sanctions on Albany's in July 2025, citing her efforts to prompt the International Criminal Court to take action against US and Israeli officials, companies and executives. We also report on incidents of antisemitism. In Iran, Cameron Heckmati, an Iranian-American Jew, has been released from Evan Prison,

3:09after being convicted for a visit to Israel 13 years ago, while he is no longer in prison, a travel ban prevents him from leaving Iran. His family reports that his trial lasted approximately 10 minutes and was conducted without legal representation or witnesses. Separately in Canada, Rashid Zaid, an anti-Israel activist running for local office in Windsor, Ontario, has been reported calling for all Zionists to be locked up and comparing Israelis to serial killers on the loose. Turning to economic matters, energy minister Eli Cohen provided an update on Israel's water supply. He stated that despite the ninth day of partial suspension at some water processing stations, the country has access to nearly double the amount of drinking water needed for all households, painting a resilient picture of the nation's water resilience. In Israeli domestic politics, the High Court of Justice is scheduled to hear a dispute on Wednesday morning, concerning the central elections, committees' decision to allow political parties to track which voters have cast ballots in real time.

4:11This follows a reversal of an earlier prohibition, and two new petitions have been filed seeking to overturn the committee's ruling before the upcoming election. Also reported is the political move of Al-Asablock joining the Blue and White Party. On a more uplifting note, an international conference opened in London this past Sunday, bringing together Jewish and Kurdish leaders, scholars, and activists, titled Jewish Kurdish relations in a changing Middle East. History, identity, and future cooperation. The event marks a significant step in building solidarity between the two diasporas, aiming to translate their shared history of approximately 27-0 years into concrete future cooperation, across political, cultural, and academic spheres. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sars sent a video address supporting the gathering. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for joining us for Israel Today ongoing war report. Stay safe and informed. Below Israel Today, ongoing war report in your podcast app so you don't miss the next update.

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