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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 8, 2026, 08 PM Eastern · Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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  Speaker 1: You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report. I'm Noah Levi.
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  Speaker 1: We begin with developments in regional security. Over the past
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  Speaker 1: two days, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, the IRGC, launched two
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  Speaker 1: separate attempted attacks targeting a US Navy warship. US Central Command,
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  Speaker 1: or CENTCOM, reported that its forces responded by destroying five
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  Speaker 1: Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8. In a separate claim,
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  Speaker 1: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has stated it trapped a
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  Speaker 1: US unmanned underwater vessel near the entrance to the Strait
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  Speaker 1: of Hormuz. Though this claim has not been publicly confirmed
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  Speaker 1: by the US meanwhile, Jordan's armed forces announced they intercepted
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  Speaker 1: 20 ballistic missiles during Iran's recent attack on US bases
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  Speaker 1: and infrastructure in the region. According to the Jordanian military,
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  Speaker 1: 18 of these were successful interceptions, with two falling in
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  Speaker 1: unpopulated areas, and no loss of life was reported. These
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  Speaker 1: events come as representatives from 24 countries, including a dozen
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  Speaker 1: Middle Eastern states, recently met for a summit to discuss
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  Speaker 1: critical regional issues, including Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and the Strait
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  Speaker 1: of Hormuz. Shifting focus to diplomatic responses regarding the territories,
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  Speaker 1: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced significant measures against Britain.
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  Speaker 1: In response to Britain's newly announced policies targeting Israeli settlements
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  Speaker 1: in Judea and Samaria, Israel will close the British consulate
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  Speaker 1: in Jerusalem. Furthermore, British representatives from the International Gaza Support
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  Speaker 1: Centre in Kiryat Gat will be expelled. Minister Saar also
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  Speaker 1: stated that Israel will prevent 12 British elected officials from
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  Speaker 1: entering the country. He underscored the historical connection and rights
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  Speaker 1: of the Jewish people to this land, referencing the Balfour Declaration,
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  Speaker 1: which he noted officially recognised this right, including in Judea
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  Speaker 1: and Samaria. Turning now to domestic matters, Preparations are underway
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  Speaker 1: for an upcoming election, with 38 parties having registered candidate slates.
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  Speaker 1: Reports highlight a lack of women in prominent positions on
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  Speaker 1: many lists, while some parties, like Shah's, have added an
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  Speaker 1: IDF reservist. Parties such as Blue and White are engaged
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  Speaker 1: in last-ditch survival efforts. On a separate note, a probe
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  Speaker 1: into Prime Minister Netanyahu's call with the UAE president is
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  Speaker 1: reportedly adding to concerns raised before October 7th. with witnesses
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  Speaker 1: describing his demeanour as bored and indifferent, concerning various intelligence warnings.
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  Speaker 1: I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to Israel Today
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  Speaker 1: ongoing war report. Stay safe and informed. Follow Israel Today
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  Speaker 1: report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for
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  Speaker 1: a comprehensive view. Thank you.