Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - October 3, 2026, 08 PM Eastern

Today on Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we look at retrospective analysis of the Gaza war, with former IDF hostage director Maj.-Gen. Nitzan Alon suggesting Israel missed opportunities to end the conflict and free hostages much sooner. We also cover US policy towards Iran, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reiterates President Trump's determination to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Plus, a shift in perspective from Palestinian advisor Haddad, who now states the two-state solution is 'not the solution,' and reports of an assassination attempt targeting Sinwar's successor in Gaza. Stay with us for these crucial updates.

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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-910481
- Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1373258
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-910482
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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-910186
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/flydubai-captain-says-copilot-asked-to-pray-then-struck-him-from-behind-describes-exactly-how-he-opened-cockpit-door/

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