Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 17, 2026, 04 PM Eastern

On Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we cover the latest developments in the region. US officials have confirmed Iran recently shot down at least two American military drones. In U.S. policy news, a significant $24.3 billion sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia has been approved, while President Trump weighs potential military action against Iran. Domestically, Israel's upcoming election landscape is shifting with new parties emerging, and a controversy erupts over an AI-generated campaign video targeting judicial figures. We also bring you a story on accountability within the IDF and an uplifting report from the Israeli Navy.

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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-908990
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-908858
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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-908998
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/iranian-delegation-will-be-able-attend-un-general-assembly-us-says
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/un-allows-palestinian-president-again-speak-video-after-us-denies-visa
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/us-approves-24-3-billion-sale-of-48-f-35s-to-saudi-arabia/
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rykrt3yyzx
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