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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 29, 2026, 03 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. Today,
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  Speaker 1: we begin with significant developments regarding Israeli policy in the
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  Speaker 1: West Bank. National Missions Minister Orit Strock announced plans to
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  Speaker 1: establish new towns in West Bank Areas B and A,
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  Speaker 1: stating these areas are part of the Land of Israel.
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  Speaker 1: According to reports, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Givia also indicated
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  Speaker 1: that if appointed Defence Minister, he would apply the same
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  Speaker 1: approach to Areas A and B as to Area C.
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  Speaker 1: These administrative categories were established under the 1993 Oslo Accords.
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  Speaker 1: In international commentary, Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman
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  Speaker 1: Al Thani, speaking with Piers Morgan, characterised actions in Gaza
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  Speaker 1: as war crimes, and stated that anyone responsible, including Prime
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  Speaker 1: Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, would be considered a war criminal. Al-Thani
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  Speaker 1: also rejected allegations that Qatar funds Hamas's military wing, detailing
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  Speaker 1: Doha's ongoing monthly aid programme to Gaza, which he said
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  Speaker 1: amounts to $ 30 million and is coordinated with Israel, the
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  Speaker 1: United States and the United Nations. This aid reportedly covers
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  Speaker 1: fuel for electricity generators, support for families and civil servant salaries. Domestically,
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  Speaker 1: the postponement of a state commission of inquiry into the
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  Speaker 1: October 7th attacks continues to fuel political debate. Renewed attention
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  Speaker 1: is focused on contested reports of warnings Prime Minister Netanyahu
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  Speaker 1: may have received from foreign leaders, including Egyptian intelligence and
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  Speaker 1: the UAE president, prior to the Hamas assault. Mr Netanyahu
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  Speaker 1: has repeatedly denied receiving such specific warnings. A public dispute
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  Speaker 1: has also emerged between the Prime Minister and former Shin
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  Speaker 1: Bet chief Ronan Barr over what each knew before the attack.
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  Speaker 1: In response to reporting on these alleged warnings, Prime Minister
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  Speaker 1: Netanyahu is suing major Israeli media outlets and journalists for
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  Speaker 1: NIS 2.6 million, alleging defamation. Meanwhile, the contentious issue of
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  Speaker 1: ultra-Orthodox military service is intensifying. Thousands rallied in Jerusalem for
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  Speaker 1: Haredi draft evaders released from military prison, where they were
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  Speaker 1: welcomed as prisoners of the Torah world and promised financial grants.
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  Speaker 1: Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett issued a stark warning. asserting
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  Speaker 1: that the IDF faces potential collapse due to severe manpower
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  Speaker 1: shortages if the Haredi draft issue is not resolved, criticising
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  Speaker 1: Prime Minister Netanyahu for ignoring the IDF's concerns. Turning to
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  Speaker 1: Iran and its regional activities, Iran's army spokesperson Mohamed Akraminia
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  Speaker 1: has reportedly stated that Iran is offering a reward of
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  Speaker 1: up to $ 40, 000 to citizens who capture or kill American soldiers,
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  Speaker 1: with potential for regional citizens to also receive a bounty. Separately,
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  Speaker 1: reports indicate that Iran's Revolutionary Guards are sponsoring Hamas training
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  Speaker 1: programmes for women, suggesting evolving operational strategies. In broader regional security,
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  Speaker 1: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE Vice President
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  Speaker 1: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan held high-level talks amid intensified
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  Speaker 1: Houthi missile and drone attacks, seeking greater regional coordination. This
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  Speaker 1: diplomatic outreach followed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to
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  Speaker 1: Abu Dhabi. On the US policy front, the US Treasury
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  Speaker 1: Department has sanctioned 10 individuals and entities in China, Hong
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  Speaker 1: Kong and Pakistan for allegedly helping Iran's Defence Ministry procure
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  Speaker 1: weapons and components. This action is part of what the
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  Speaker 1: Treasury calls Operation Economic Outcast, aimed at isolating Iran. In
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  Speaker 1: related news, Iraq's Transport Ministry announced that Iraqi Airways will
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  Speaker 1: resume flights to Iran in October, having secured a one-month
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  Speaker 1: exemption from the US Treasury. following a suspension due to sanctions. Finally,
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  Speaker 1: a new programme has been announced that vows funding for
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  Speaker 1: Jewish institutions, public messaging and educational initiatives. However, reports note
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  Speaker 1: that the campaign does not define antisemitism itself, nor does
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  Speaker 1: it explicitly address its ties to hatred of Israel. For
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  Speaker 1: continuing coverage of antisemitism around the world, listen to Antisemitism
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  Speaker 1: I'm Noah Levi, thank you for joining us on Israel Today,
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