Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 7, 2026, 10 AM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report. I'm Noah Levi. We begin with grave concerns raised by the International Atomic Energy Agency regarding Iran's nuclear program. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi informed the agency's Board of Governors that the IAEA has been completely blind. Following Iran's nuclear activities and has had no access to facilities for verification since at least June of last year, Grossi described this lack of information and access as a serious proliferation concern that needs to be rectified with the utmost urgency. Iran had previously cited military attacks in June 2025 as a reason for restricting access, claiming the agency might share sensitive information with those who attacked its facilities. On the northern front, two IDF soldiers were lightly injured in southern Lebanon during an encounter with a Hezbollah operative near the Beaufort Ridge area.

1:03The soldiers managed to kill the operative and were evacuated for medical treatment. In response to this and ongoing cross-border activity, the IDF carried out strikes targeting Hezbollah weapons storage sites, command centers and other infrastructure. This exchange follows recent Hezbollah drone attacks targeting IDF troops. With reports indicating Hezbollah has recently refrained from claiming responsibility for some of its actions, turning to Gaza and the West Bank, significant international and local developments are unfolding. The United Kingdom is set to announce a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Tuesday, as British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband calls for a comprehensive reset of UK policy, meanwhile violence flared in the West Bank. In Haja, Israeli troops reportedly shot dead a Palestinian during a village raid involving settlers, while another Palestinian was killed near Kwasraya after stabbing and critically wounding an Israeli settler. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also ordered the dismantling of some settler outposts.

2:07In Gaza, a UN expert, Francesca Al-Banes, warned that the ongoing removal and processing of rubble by Israel risks destroying evidence of potential atrocity crimes and hindering the recovery of human remains. On a diplomatic front, Kosovo has signed an agreement to join the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, aiming to support the region's peace plan. Separately, the Pacific island nation of Nauru has inaugurated its first Israeli embassy, located in Jerusalem. Domestically, the political landscape is heating up as parties submit their lists for the upcoming October elections. The D. Eisenkotz Yashar party, currently leading in many polls, submitted its slate, featuring former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen in the second position, also submitting its list was offer winter's people of Israel party. Winter stated his party would run independently, defying pressure from Prime Minister Netanyahu for smaller right-wing parties to merge, and emphasized a push for Haaray-D enlistment into the IDF.

3:08In international legal news, Germany has formally asked the International Court of Justice to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua, which alleges Germany violates the genocide convention by supplying arms to Israel. A ruling on the court's jurisdiction is expected later this year. And finally, some positive news, over 20,000 immigrants made a lear to Israel in the Hebrew year 5786. The largest contingents came from Russia, France and the United States. Notably, 35% of these new immigrants were between 18 and 35 years old, and 414 were doctors. 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.