Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 7, 2026, 12 AM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. In maritime security news, US Special Forces reportedly spent four months on a secret mine clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz, an effort to make the vital waterway safer for commercial vessels. The Financial Times reported Sunday, the operation occurred amid exchanges of strikes between the US and Iran. While President Trump announced mines had been cleared, reports indicate uncertainty remains about the complete removal of mines from the entire Strait. Meanwhile, Israel's National Security Council has warned of elevated terror threats against Israelis and Jews abroad, identifying Iran and its proxies as the primary global threat. Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a severe warning to Iran stating that if attacked, Israel would deliver a blow. It has never imagined. In a related development, IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Isle Zamiya said Sundays,

1:03surprise military exercise demonstrated the IDF's capability and readiness to defend Israel and strike forcefully. Internationally, counterterrorism investigators in France have arrested and charged three men. Ages 18-26. Accused of plotting a violent attack against the Jewish community and preparing to join ISIS, the investigation uncovered links between one suspect and a New York woman accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack in the US. Turning to Israel's economy and healthcare, a significant trend shows an alarming rate of doctors leaving the country. A Tel Aviv University study indicates that the number of doctors spending at least a year abroad nearly doubled between 2023 and 2025, with 1,370 doctors departing. This resulted in a net loss of 500 and 9 doctors in 2023 and 2024. The study highlights that an increasing share of those leaving are experienced physicians. Experts suggest Israel must improve retention and also focus on recruiting Jewish doctors

2:06from around the world. In defense news, the IDF conducted a surprise multi-front war scenario drill on Sunday morning. The exercise, led by IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Isle Zamiya, tested the general staff's response to simultaneous crises, including simulated terrorist infiltrations from Lebanon and Gaza, and attacks in Judea and Samaria. Commanders operated with disrupted systems, and an initial review deemed overall IDF readiness to be very good. On the diplomatic front, US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee accused the British government of Jew hate on ex-formally Twitter. This followed remarks by British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband concerning blocked medicines and the deaths of children in Gaza. Huckabee stated the British governments, Jew hate knows no boundaries and knows no facts. Domestically, National Security Minister Ita Amar Ben-Givir has informed police commissioner Danny Levi that senior police officer appointments will be postponed. Until after the election on October 27, Ben-Givir cited concerns about public trust during

3:12the election period. His office later indicated that appointments in exceptional cases might be approved after individual review. Finally, a 23-year-old dual Israeli French national, David Ben-Lulu, died in a motorcycle accident in Vietnam. The incident required extensive international coordination between Israeli and French authorities, as well as Vietnamese officials and the ZAKA rescue organization to facilitate the retrieval of his remains for burial in Israel. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to Israel Today ongoing war report. Stay safe and informed. No 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.