Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 17, 2026, 03 PM Eastern

This episode brings you critical updates: Iran is reported to have shot down US military drones, while continuing upgrades at its Taleghan 2 nuclear facility. The US has approved a significant F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, and President Trump is weighing major military decisions regarding Iran. We also cover intensified fighting in Yemen and southern Lebanon, domestic political developments including upcoming elections and controversy over an AI campaign video, and a report on accountability for the October 7th attacks. Plus, an uplifting story from the Israeli Navy.

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