Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - October 3, 2026, 10 PM Eastern

On today's Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we hear from retired Major General Nitzan Alon who suggests the Gaza war could have concluded and hostages returned as much as a year sooner, potentially saving thousands of lives. We also bring you a warning from US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to Iran, stating President Trump is determined to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Finally, a look at domestic Israeli security reveals potential gaps after an Omani pilot's nationality was reportedly not flagged before takeoff.

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Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-910481
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-910482
- ynet - All the News: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjmc1f1jgg

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