Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 6, 2026, 06 AM Eastern

0:00You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report, I'm Noah Levi. The National Security Council has issued a stark warning, identifying Iran and its proxies as the primary global terrorist threat to Israelis and Jews worldwide. The council noted increased motivation among terrorist groups and individuals due to ongoing confrontations. Recording that Iran is reportedly expanding its efforts to carry out attacks. According to the warning, Iran is dedicating growing resources through its own networks, proxy groups and criminal organizations, including the IRGC's Quds Force. Israeli security agencies have meanwhile thwarted dozens of plots targeting Israelis and Jews globally over the past year. With Iran and Hezbollah cited as expanding their operations. On the northern front, the IDF announced on September 3rd the achievement of operational control over the strategic Ali Al-Tahar Ridge in southern Lebanon.

1:03This key Hezbollah stronghold described as a significant underground facility built over two decades with Iranian support has now been secured. The conflict also saw Israeli strikes kill four people, including two women in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to the Lebanese health ministry. As Israel retaliated for alleged Hezbollah drone attacks, domestically, the deadline for submitting candidate lists for the upcoming Knesset election is fast approaching. A critical period as parties scrambled to form last-minute alliances ahead of Roch Hashanah. Amidst this intense campaign, leaders Chile Tropper and Yoz handle announced they would pursue separate political paths, disbanding their joint party Zionist home the reservists, less than two months after its formation. In the realm of combating antisemitism, the Israeli American Council or IAC has launched a petition urging Ed Sheeran and his management to remove rapper Maclamor from tour dates. This action follows Maclamor's recent opening set where he called for a free Palestine and

2:06accused Israel of committing genocide. The IAC described his remarks as anti-Zionist and antisemitic propaganda, criticizing the use of a global concert platform for advancing a one-sided political agenda. From Gaza, we hear from lawyer and activist Maumann Al-Natwa, founder of the We Want to Live movement. He recounted his harrowing escape from Hamas operatives in July 2025 after refusing to cooperate and strongly advocates for separating Gaza from Hamas, stating that Gaza is not Hamas, and Hamas is not Gaza. On the Palestinian political scene, Fatter Secretary General Jibral Rajab confirmed meetings with Hamas leaders in Turkey and expressed doubts about the upcoming Palestinian elections. Rajab also reportedly met with clan leaders from the Gaza Strip to explore forming his own alliance. 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

3:06update. You can mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view.