Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 6, 2026, 01 PM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that, the end of the Iranian regime is near, asserting that its fall would change the fate of the Middle East and the Jewish people. He implied ongoing Israeli operations to achieve this goal, stating Israel is determined to do this, and to strike our enemies. Speaking at a government toast for Roch Hashanah, Netanyahu also said Israel is currently the strongest it has ever been, while its enemies are weaker. He highlighted achievements with the United States in removing existential threats and striking the Iranian axis with great force. Meanwhile in Yemen, the deadliest fighting since a July truce collapsed has erupted over the past four days, with over 300 fighters killed as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch, an offensive to cut off the port city of Mokha, aiming for the Bab El Mandib straight, according

1:01to the times of Israel. In Gaza, armed Hamas members are openly patrolling the streets, directing traffic and asserting control, according to World Israel News. Footage shows the groups continued refusal to disarm, even as gunfire and explosions can be heard in the area amid an unresolved ceasefire. Anti-Israel and antisemitic chance were heard on the final day of the Damascus International Fair in Syria. This included calls to liberate Palestine from the Zionists scum and messages of support for Al-Aqsa and Gaza, as reported by J-post.com, separately concerns are mounting in Germany over the rise of the right-wing extremist party AFD. The AFD is predicted to win significant votes in upcoming elections, and a former general secretary of the Central Council of Jews in Germany expressed worry about the party potentially wielding power over state machinery, such as the Interior Ministry and police, should they gain influence. In Israeli domestic politics, the Central Elections Committee has voted to allow party representatives

2:02at polling stations to report in real time which voters have cast ballots. This decision, aimed at helping parties encourage turnout among non-voters, is not final and will be reviewed by the High Court of Justice. Restrictions are in place, including that information cannot be transferred to third parties or retained after the election. In other election news, MKZ Vika Fogel announced he will not run with the Otsma Yehudit party in the upcoming October elections, after not being placed within the top six positions on the party's list. Meanwhile former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's B. H.H. had party, an alliance with Yeh Lapids yes-attied, released its Knesset candidate list ahead of the submission deadline, featuring key figures and aiming to represent various sectors of Israeli society. On the economic front, US carriers Delta and United are resuming service to Israel this week, following summer suspensions attributed to the war in Iran. This return is timed just ahead of the busy Jewish high holiday season and follows the

3:04resumption of service by most major European airlines. American Airlines remains an outlier, having pushed back its return to tell Aviv until next spring, according to World Israel News. In uplifting news, survivors of the Nova Festival massacre and freed hostages recently took part in a spiritual trip to Poland. They were seen dancing and singing in front of the Auschwitz death camp, a defiant demonstration of their resilience and strength. I'm Noah Levi. Thank you for joining us for 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.