Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 7, 2026, 08 AM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. Defence Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have directed the IDF to prepare for an all-out war against senior Palestinian authority officials and terror infrastructure in Judea and Samaria, aiming for their complete defeat. This directive, as stated by Katz, follows a recent terror stabbing attack in aims to prevent a prolonged uprising or an October 7 style attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu affirmed, no terrorist has a hiding place, vowing to pursue senders and destroy terror infrastructure. The IDF has been conducting exercises, and recent operations have uncovered weapons intended for major attacks. The plan is a contingency to be activated if PA forces or affiliated groups launch or are found preparing an offensive against Israelis. Meanwhile, international atomic energy agency director General Ruff L. Große informed

1:04the agency's Board of Governors that the IAEA has been completely blind to Iran's nuclear program since at least June 2025. Große stated that the agency has received no information and had no access to declared nuclear facilities, preventing it from fulfilling its safeguards responsibilities and conducting verification activities. He warned that this lack of information is a serious proliferation concern and requires urgent rectification. Iran has refused IAEA access to its nuclear facilities since Israeli and US strikes in June 2025, claiming the agency would share classified information. Große called on Iran to engage constructively to implement safeguards, noting the implications for the global non-proliferation regime. In southern Lebanon, official Lebanese media reported that Israeli attacks on a vehicle and a building in the village of Raman resulted in 11 killed and five injured. On the diplomatic front, Na'arou has become the ninth country to open its embassy in Jerusalem.

2:07At the opening ceremony, foreign minister Gideon Sahr emphasized the ancient biblical names of the region, stating, We are the indigenous people of this land, the land of Israel. Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria are not modern political inventions. Na'arou's vice president, Lionel Ingamiya spoke of Israel's special place in their hearts and their prayers for the nation. In international legal proceedings, Germany has asked the International Court of Justice to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua. Nicaragua accuses Germany of violating the genocide convention through its arms exports to Israel. A claimed Germany argues falls outside the court's jurisdiction. Berlin, which resumed arms exports to Israel in 2025 after a brief suspension, is defending its position. A ruling on Germany's objection is expected later this year. In Germany, the far-right AFD party has achieved a significant victory in Saxony and Halt, potentially influencing Holocaust education and remembrance policy. Key figure Ulrich Seagmund has faced criticism for past remarks, including his refusal

3:11to directly rank the Holocaust as the most horrific crime in history, which the Central Council of Jews in Germany called a Relativization of the Shower. Seagmund also stopped short of directly condemning Hamas or expressing solidarity with Israel following the October 7th attack. In Israeli defence technology, Speer UAV announced it has nearly 1,300 loitering munitions ready for worldwide delivery. His AI-based suicide drones, developed with lessons from conflict zones, offer reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities. Economically, Volkswagen is selling a German car plant to an Israeli investment firm, with a deal also inked to produce parts for air defence systems for Raffael. Concerns over water security have been highlighted by the shutdown of five desalination plants in Israel last week, pointing to an over-reliance on water technology. In Israeli domestic politics, Bates R.L. Smotrich is reportedly examining the reservation of Root Ben Haim, founder of the TZav9 organisation.

4:13I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to Israel Today on-going war report. Stay safe and informed. Follow Israel Today on-going 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.