Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - October 2, 2026, 12 PM Eastern

On today's Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we cover a maritime security incident where a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile, reportedly Iranian. In Gaza, the IDF has announced the elimination of a senior Hamas commander responsible for the Northern Gaza Brigade, who allegedly participated in the October 7th attack and oversaw hostage captivity, alongside the killing of a Hamas sniper. We also report on a Palestinian suspect shot by IDF forces in the West Bank after throwing a Molotov cocktail. Plus, an update on the continued weakening of the Iranian Rial and a clarification from an Israeli official regarding repatriation flights from the UAE.

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Sources:
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-killed-hamas-commander-who-oversaw-captivity-of-15-hostages/
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/131223
- Telegram Channel Defender Dome: https://t.me/DefenderDome/23297
- Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1372985
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/131221
- Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1372986

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