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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 20, 2026, 02 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: In the West Bank, the IDF is preparing for a
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  Speaker 1: significant operation in the village of Bidu, according to Army Radio.
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  Speaker 1: This mass arrest initiative is reportedly set to include the
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  Speaker 1: mapping of a terrorist's home for demolition. The village is
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  Speaker 1: the hometown of a Hamas operative recently apprehended by the military.
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  Speaker 1: Army radio reported that dozens of suspects are expected to
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  Speaker 1: be arrested, with the IDF chief of staff Lieutenant General
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  Speaker 1: Eyal Zamia visiting the scene, calling the attack a severe
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  Speaker 1: terrorist attack. Zamia stated the IDF will impose a closure
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  Speaker 1: on the village and conduct investigations, through which we will
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  Speaker 1: reach everyone who assisted the terrorist. Hamas had praised the attack,
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  Speaker 1: linking it to actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque. The apprehended operative
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  Speaker 1: is believed to be 37 years old and a Hamas operative.
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  Speaker 1: Turning to public sentiment, a new survey indicates a dim
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  Speaker 1: outlook for a peaceful resolution. According to the Times of Israel,
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  Speaker 1: the poll found that just 17% of Israelis and 21%
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  Speaker 1: of Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem see
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  Speaker 1: a path to a peaceful two-state outcome. Respondents cited land,
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  Speaker 1: security and deep distrust as key reasons for their pessimism.
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  Speaker 1: As the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur approaches...
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  Speaker 1: Thousands gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem for Selichot prayers.
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  Speaker 1: The Jerusalem Post reported on the event and noted that
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  Speaker 1: the publication will temporarily pause its news coverage on Sunday
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  Speaker 1: to observe the 25-hour fast, resuming regular coverage immediately after.
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  Speaker 1: They are sharing a broadcast of the Selichot prayers from
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  Speaker 1: the Western Wall for readers. For continuing coverage of antisemitism
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  Speaker 1: Find it at clockworkmedia.org slash watch. I'm Noah Levi, thank
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  Speaker 1: you for tuning in to Israel Today ongoing war report.
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  Speaker 1: Keep in mind that this AI generated report may contain
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  Speaker 1: occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view.