Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - October 1, 2026, 05 PM Eastern

On Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, former hostage Eli Sharabi appeals to the UN Human Rights Council to recognize hostage abuse as torture, while Gaza Division Commander Liron Batito reports the IDF controls 63% of Gaza and has dismantled significant Hamas infrastructure. We also cover the heroic actions of Israeli passengers who thwarted a flydubai hijacking attempt, with Prime Minister Netanyahu commenting on the attacker's motives. Plus, political leaders meet the family of Haymanot Kasau, missing for over two and a half years, pledging action as hundreds march for government attention.

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